Microsoft Innovation Podcast

FULL SHOW NOTEShttps://podcast.nz365guy.com/47Being a 7-time MVP and moving to London from Spain to try a different professional experienceLiving in London 10 years laterLearning to speak English and overcoming challenges in public speakingFood and wine to try in Alicante, SpainFinding interest in .net way back in collegeBecoming a Microsoft Student PartnerTransitioning from .net to Dynamics developerRealizing the important things in implementation beyond just developmentBest practicesMicrosoft 365 Copilot Adoption is a Microsoft Press book for leaders and consultants. It shows how to identify high-value use cases, set guardrails, enable champions, and measure impact, so Copilot sticks. Practical frameworks, checklists, and metrics you can use this month. Get the book: https://bit.ly/CopilotAdoptionSupport the showIf you want to get in touch with me, you can message me here on Linkedin.Thanks for listening 🚀 - Mark Smith

FULL SHOW NOTEShttps://podcast.nz365guy.com/46Journey into Dynamics CRMStories from AscentiumThe operating model of Zero2TenMost interesting projects to consult onChampioning the customers’ needsIdentifying and building a customer’s visionEnsuring a satisfied customerMost successful way of connecting with your customersSelling ‘digital transformation’Books MentionedCRM Chart Guy – https://crmchartguy.com/ResourcesCellar Tracker for Wine – https://www.cellartracker.com/Dynamics 365 App for Outlook – https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics365/customer-engagement/outlook-app/deploy-dynamics-365-app-for-outlook2013 Wine – https://top100.winespectator.com/2013/Microsoft 365 Copilot Adoption is a Microsoft Press book for leaders and consultants. It shows how to identify high-value use cases, set guardrails, enable champions, and measure impact, so Copilot sticks. Practical frameworks, checklists, and metrics you can use this month. Get the book: https://bit.ly/CopilotAdoptionSupport the showIf you want to get in touch with me, you can message me here on Linkedin.Thanks for listening 🚀 - Mark Smith

FULL SHOW NOTEShttps://podcast.nz365guy.com/45Career breakdown and following a non-traditional pathCatsMeeting & Making GoalsPronunciations & Brain-stormingUser ExperienceArtistic SkillsBlogging, reading and writingOutdoor pursuits, detox and scary bearsAutomation and AIPrioritizationUG – UKMicrosoft 365 Copilot Adoption is a Microsoft Press book for leaders and consultants. It shows how to identify high-value use cases, set guardrails, enable champions, and measure impact, so Copilot sticks. Practical frameworks, checklists, and metrics you can use this month. Get the book: https://bit.ly/CopilotAdoptionSupport the showIf you want to get in touch with me, you can message me here on Linkedin.Thanks for listening 🚀 - Mark Smith

FULL SHOW NOTEShttps://podcast.nz365guy.com/44Journey to becoming an MVPInsights on becoming one of the few MVPs from SwitzerlandGrowing your company and working with clients around the globeAI applications in the organizationEffect of AI in an organisationDataset and training AIDynamics 365 and AI integrationMicrosoft 365 Copilot Adoption is a Microsoft Press book for leaders and consultants. It shows how to identify high-value use cases, set guardrails, enable champions, and measure impact, so Copilot sticks. Practical frameworks, checklists, and metrics you can use this month. Get the book: https://bit.ly/CopilotAdoptionSupport the showIf you want to get in touch with me, you can message me here on Linkedin.Thanks for listening 🚀 - Mark Smith

FULL SHOW NOTEShttps://podcast.nz365guy.com/43Career Journeys and working with Microsoft & ISVsOpportunities for ISVs to build on the Power platform & Dynamics 365Gaps in the market for ISVsGetting involved as an ISV as a Microsoft PartnerOptions available to ISVs wanting to partner with MicrosoftDifferent levels available with PartnershipWhere does AppSource sitGetting on AppSourceHow to achieve ISV competencylicencing models that fit best for ISVsResources are available for ISV's to accessSIs transitioning to ISV and can they co-existAdvice for ISVs looking to partner with MicrosoftRecommendations for ISV's to take their product to marketNew programs aimed at ISVsBooks MentionedMark Stuyt – https://neuralimpact.ca/about/Steve Mordue CRM Tip of the Day – https://crmtipoftheday.com/ResourcesAppSource – https://appsource.microsoft.com/en-us/marketplace/appsSilver & Gold Microsoft Competency – https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/partner-center/learn-about-competenciesLinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.comLinkedIn elevate – https://www.linkedin.com/elevate/registerPortable HotSpot – https://www.skyroam.com/Microsoft 365 Copilot Adoption is a Microsoft Press book for leaders and consultants. It shows how to identify high-value use cases, set guardrails, enable champions, and measure impact, so Copilot sticks. Practical frameworks, checklists, and metrics you can use this month. Get the book: https://bit.ly/CopilotAdoptionSupport the showIf you want to get in touch with me, you can message me here on Linkedin.Thanks for listening 🚀 - Mark Smith

FULL SHOW NOTEShttps://podcast.nz365guy.com/42Career start, retraining and becoming a Microsoft partnerCRM beginnings and database fascinationThe speed of changeEssex – the GuideJourney to becoming an MVPStyles of learningMicrosoft 365 Copilot Adoption is a Microsoft Press book for leaders and consultants. It shows how to identify high-value use cases, set guardrails, enable champions, and measure impact, so Copilot sticks. Practical frameworks, checklists, and metrics you can use this month. Get the book: https://bit.ly/CopilotAdoptionSupport the showIf you want to get in touch with me, you can message me here on Linkedin.Thanks for listening 🚀 - Mark Smith

FULL SHOW NOTEShttps://podcast.nz365guy.com/41Life outside of being an MVPPassions and HobbiesHow to be a proKansas CultureJourney to being an MVPHow being an MVP can affect your careerPivoting in Power AppsKeeping up and picking your battlesSelf-educationAdvice on becoming an MVPMicrosoft 365 Copilot Adoption is a Microsoft Press book for leaders and consultants. It shows how to identify high-value use cases, set guardrails, enable champions, and measure impact, so Copilot sticks. Practical frameworks, checklists, and metrics you can use this month. Get the book: https://bit.ly/CopilotAdoptionSupport the showIf you want to get in touch with me, you can message me here on Linkedin.Thanks for listening 🚀 - Mark Smith

FULL SHOW NOTEShttps://podcast.nz365guy.com/40Explaining the term ‘Global Black Belt’Differences between ‘Global Black Belt' GBB, Solution Sales Professional SSP and a Technical Sales Professional TSP at Microsoft when it relates to Dynamics 365Roles and Responsibilities within the Global Black Belt RoleMicrosoft Partner engagement in the Global Black Belt RoleChallenging SalesManaging the client to move forwardThe future for Dynamics and the Microsoft Power platformResources8ft Extension Power Cord – https://www.monoprice.com/category?c_id=122&cp_id=12214&fq=is_parent:TrueVelcro Cord Wraps – https://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=6457Donations to Free ToolsXRM Tool Box – https://www.xrmtoolbox.com/donators/Microsoft 365 Copilot Adoption is a Microsoft Press book for leaders and consultants. It shows how to identify high-value use cases, set guardrails, enable champions, and measure impact, so Copilot sticks. Practical frameworks, checklists, and metrics you can use this month. Get the book: https://bit.ly/CopilotAdoptionSupport the showIf you want to get in touch with me, you can message me here on Linkedin.Thanks for listening 🚀 - Mark Smith

FULL SHOW NOTEShttps://podcast.nz365guy.com/39Happenings in PhoenixLiving at HeightsBest Bits of being an MVPHospitality Colorado styleOther HobbiesWINE – Women's international Networking eventMVP MotivationsGiving BackPurpose of MVP'sVirtual user groupsBenefits of attending community eventsWork shopping Alaskan adventuresMicrosoft 365 Copilot Adoption is a Microsoft Press book for leaders and consultants. It shows how to identify high-value use cases, set guardrails, enable champions, and measure impact, so Copilot sticks. Practical frameworks, checklists, and metrics you can use this month. Get the book: https://bit.ly/CopilotAdoptionSupport the showIf you want to get in touch with me, you can message me here on Linkedin.Thanks for listening 🚀 - Mark Smith

FULL SHOW NOTEShttps://podcast.nz365guy.com/38 Differences between Fargo’s and accentsThings to see in Fargo Synergies between the Czech Republic and Pisek World Pursuits and family ties Career beginnings and career development Career advise and areas of opportunities Becoming an MVP and learning networks The Learning experience Maintaining MVP Contributions Looking back and giving advice Travelling opportunitiesMicrosoft 365 Copilot Adoption is a Microsoft Press book for leaders and consultants. It shows how to identify high-value use cases, set guardrails, enable champions, and measure impact, so Copilot sticks. Practical frameworks, checklists, and metrics you can use this month. Get the book: https://bit.ly/CopilotAdoptionSupport the showIf you want to get in touch with me, you can message me here on Linkedin.Thanks for listening 🚀 - Mark Smith