Hosted by Ashley Steiner and Ed Gonzales · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 16 episodes
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Welcome to Awkward Silence, where your hosts, Ashley Steiner and Ed Gonzales, dive deep into the world of Microsoft technologies. Focusing on the Power Platform, Dynamics 365 and Microsoft Business Applications, this podcast is your go-to source for all things tech. From the latest updates in business applications to valuable lessons learned in the field, Ashley and Ed cover it all. Tune in for insightful discussions, expert opinions, and sometimes, just a bit of awkward silences as they explore the ever-evolving landscape of Microsoft technologies.
Ashley Steiner and Ed Gonzales hosts Awkward Silence, a technology show with 16 episodes published.
This episode was definitely not on the agenda. What starts as a hot mic moment turns into an accidental deep dive on geography, maps that lie, and the very important question no one asked but everyone now cares about: wh
Join us as we discuss Wave 1 updates relevant to Dynamics 365 and the Power Platform, focusing on Sales, Service, Power Apps/Dataverse, Project Ops, and Power Automate. On the Sales side, they highlight qualification, cl
In this episode, we unpack what vibe.powerapps.com (The Vibe Experience) actually is (and isn’t), how it compares to Plan Designer, and why it feels both exciting and a little off‑brand in the Power Apps world. From AI‑g
In this episode, Ed and Ashley talk through the Fast Track Recognized Solution Architect (FTRSA) process, including the different tracks (Dynamics and Power Platform) and what it takes to qualify. They discuss options fo
Join us for an exciting episode as we welcome our very first guest, Ali Nelson, to the podcast! Together, we dive into the complicated world of CRM security and discuss strategies for managing security roles and business
In this episode, Ashley and Ed reflect on their experiences at the Power Platform Community Conference. They discuss the challenges of navigating the event venue, the excitement of connecting with peers, and the diverse
In this episode, Ed and Ashley dive deep into workplace dynamics and gender bias, as we share personal experiences and highlight the importance of discussing how women treat each other in professional environments. We ex
In this episode, Ed and Ashley share exciting updates on their upcoming sessions at major Dynamics and Power Platform events, and tease future special guests. They dive into their topics for Community Summit, including a
In this episode, we dive into the key differences between Customer Data Platforms (CDP) and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems. We explore Microsoft's CDP known as Customer Insights (CID), discuss its feature
In this episode, join a candid conversation about preparing for Microsoft Power Platform certification exams, specifically the PL-200 and PL-600. Join Ed and Ashley as they discuss the intricacies of the exams, including
Exploring the Microsoft AI Accelerator for Sales: Opportunities, Challenges, and Future Implications Join us as we discuss the newly announced Microsoft AI Accelerator for Sales. We explore its features, including Micros
In this episode, we dive deep into a variety of listener questions from recent power platform conferences with our hosts, discussing key topics such as effective naming conventions, junction tables, and handling conflict
Join us as we dive into questions from Ashley’s session from Power Platform Community Conference that she presented with Neil Benson entitled From Backlog to Brilliant: Transform Your Power Platform Development. The ques
Join Microsoft Business Applications MVPs Ed Gonzales and Ashley Steiner in a candid discussion about user adoption in CRM implementations. They share insights from their experiences, including the difficulties of gettin
In this episode, join us as we discuss advanced CRM marketing features beyond Microsoft's Copilot. We dive into email management tools, including personalization options and GDPR compliance, and touch upon upcoming excit
In this episode of the Awkward Silence Podcast, hosts Ed Gonzales and Ashley Steiner, both Microsoft MVPs, dive into various Microsoft tools that enhance sales engagement. They discuss features like assignment rules and
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