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- Mar 25, 202610 min
The Hidden Complexity Behind Simple Dashboards
Designing a dashboard might seem straightforward, just add charts, metrics, and a few visualizations. But the dashboards that actually help businesses make decisions often look surprisingly simple. In this episode of The Dashboard Effect, Brick and Landon talk about why the most effective dashboards are usually the simplest to read, and the hardest to build. Behind a clean dashboard is often a lot of complex data modeling, business rules, and engineering work that makes the information accur...
- Mar 12, 20268 min
Should You Build a Data Team or Borrow One?
Many companies assume the best way to build a data capability is to hire an internal team. But is that always the right move? In this episode of The Dashboard Effect, Brick and Landon break down one of the most common questions they hear from prospective clients: Why outsource your data work instead of hiring in-house? They talk through the real tradeoffs companies face when building a data team, from the challenge of finding a single person who can do everything (the “Batman” hire), to the...
- Feb 5, 202613 min
How a PE-Backed Rollup Escaped Excel Chaos
Pulling financial data together sounds simple, until you’re dealing with 20+ acquired companies, multiple ERPs, and a reporting process held together by massive Excel files. In this episode of The Dashboard Effect, Brick Thompson sits down with Senior Account Executive Kate Eberle to walk through a real client example: a PE-backed, billion-dollar organization struggling to consolidate financial data across a highly fragmented system landscape. They break down what went wrong, why Excel stop...
- Jan 27, 202613 min
Your Finance Stack Is Broken: Stop Trusting the Magic Spreadsheet
Most finance and ops teams aren’t short on data, they’re short on trust in the numbers. This podcast digs into why reporting breaks down, why Excel becomes a crutch, and what actually changes when companies move to cleaner, more reliable data foundations. We talk with CFOs, operators, and data leaders about the messy reality behind budgets, forecasts, board decks, and “magic spreadsheets” and how teams can get out of survival mode and make better decisions with confidence. At Blue Margin, we...
- Nov 7, 202510 min
Antidote for Failed Data Projects
In this episode of The Dashboard Effect, hosts Brick and Landon break down why so many data projects fail and how to fix them. Instead of “boiling the ocean” with massive, months-long BI initiatives that never gain traction, they share a practical, proven approach to delivering fast ROI, user adoption, and sustained data success. Whether you’re leading a data transformation, building dashboards, or just trying to get your first BI win, this episode will help you reset your mindset and find y...
- Oct 22, 202510 min
ROI for AI: Why Most Projects Fail (and How to Get Yours Right)
AI adoption is booming but most initiatives still fail to deliver real ROI. In this episode, Brick and Landon unpack why 60–95% of AI projects miss the mark and what companies can do differently. From the importance of a solid data foundation to starting small with practical use cases, they outline a smarter approach to AI that focuses on results, not hype.
- Oct 8, 202511 min
The Data Governance Behind Trusted AI
In this episode of The Dashboard Effect, Brick and Landon unpack why so many AI projects fail and how the right data foundation can make all the difference. From breaking down what a semantic model actually is to exploring the role of governance, they explain how structure, quality, and oversight in your data environment directly impact the reliability of AI. Whether you’re an executive planning your first AI initiative or a developer struggling to wrangle messy data, this conversation offer...
- Sep 22, 20258 min
Making Data Work for Small Firms Without a Big Budget
Think you need a big BI team and a big budget to get value from your data? Think again. In this episode, Brick Thompson and Landon Ochs share how small professional services firms can start using data effectively—by focusing on one meaningful problem, starting simple, and iterating over time. Hear practical tips, common pitfalls, and a real-world success story that added millions to the bottom line. At Blue Margin, we help middle-market companies turn their data into a competitive advantage....
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About The Dashboard Effect
NEW EPISODES EVERY OTHER THURSDAY!!!The Dashboard Effect Podcast: Simplifying Data for Smarter Business DecisionsWelcome to The Dashboard Effect, the go-to podcast for mid-market businesses and private equity-backed companies looking to harness the power of data. Hosted by Brick Thompson from Blue Margin, we demystify data analytics and business intelligence, offering practical insights and actionable strategies that drive accountability, performance, and growth.From breaking down complex data concepts to sharing real-world success stories, we cover topics like Power BI, data lakes, dashboards, automation, and the latest trends shaping the future of business intelligence. Whether you're a CEO, operator, or BI professional, we’ll help you unlock the potential of your data for smarter, faster decisions.Tune in to The Dashboard Effect and discover how the right data, at the right time, can transform
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