Power Hour Podcast

This show will help you navigate and demystify the Power Platform. I started this show as I wanted to learn from other Developers, Consultants, Contractors, and Entrepreneurs with many years more of experience than me, and since I was going to have these conversations anyway, I thought I could turn them into a show and let others learn with me. I hope you enjoy these unfiltered conversations.

Power Hour Podcast is a technology podcast hosted by Howdang Rashid, with 29 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Howdang Rashid hosts Power Hour Podcast, a technology show with 29 episodes published.

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  Episode #29

  Spend Days Making Your Power Apps? Use This Tool: Power Hour Podcast #29 - Lukas Pavelka #2

  Sep 23, 202532 minS1

  <p>Stop wrestling with responsive Canvas Apps. </p><p>Lukas Pavelka is back to demo the brand-new Power Apps for Figma DesignKit UI, a beta responsive layout system, rapid icon swapping, one-click PDF docs, and a Power BI DesignKit prototype for dataflows. </p><p>If you build on the Power Platform and care about speed, consistency, and client-ready prototypes—this one’s loaded.</p><p><br></p><p>What you’ll learn</p><p>1. New DesignKit UI (v4.1.3) and layout improvements</p><p>2. Responsive screens (beta): top/content/bottom containers + quick tweaks in Power Apps</p><p>3. Swap Icons while preser...

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  Episode #28

  Pre-Sales, Trust & Content: Power Hour Podcast #28 - Dian Taylor

  Aug 12, 202547 minS1

  <p>Six-time Microsoft MVP Dian Taylor went from HR to leading with pre-sales demos that actually solve problems. We unpack how to listen, build trust, avoid “feature fireworks,” and create content without burning out - plus what’s real vs hype with Copilot and Copilot Studio for Dynamics 365.What you’ll learn:1. Pre-sales doesn't mean implementation: why “lightweight” discovery + tailored demos win2. The trusted-advisor stance: listen for pain, not features3. Smoke-and-mirrors (ethically) and the Tell-Show-Tell framework4. Consistent content without burnout (cadence, unique POV, seasons)5. Where Copilot/Copilot Studio shines today in Sales & Customer Service6. Community as a career accelerant; learning as a forever...

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  Microsoft MVP Secrets & Community Super-powers: Power Hour Podcast #27 - Cat Schneider

  Aug 5, 202557 minS0

  <p>What really happens after you earn Microsoft MVP status? 🎖️</p><p> </p><p>Cat Schneider went from Florida state-government analyst to Power Platform wizard, MVP, and accessibility champion. </p><p><br /></p><p>In this episode, she reveals how community involvement (plus a dash of ADHD-fuelled curiosity) accelerated her career - and how you can tap the same playbook.</p><p><br /></p><p>WHAT YOU’LL LEARN</p><p>- The real mindset behind becoming an MVP (hint: it’s not the badge)</p><p><br /></p><p>- Practical ways introverts can network at conferences - without the awkwa...

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  Dynamics 365 Business Central - What, Why, How: Power Hour Podcast #26 - Andrew Wingate

  Jul 29, 202558 minS0

  <p>Why watch?ERP veteran Andy Wingate demystifies Dynamics 365 Business Central - the cloud ERP that every SMB seems to be buzzing about nowadays. From real-world implementation horror stories to AI-powered invoices, Andy I spill hard-won lessons you won’t find in the docs.Key takeaways1. What Business Central is (and isn’t) inside the Dynamics 365 family2. How ISVs super-charge BC when out-of-the-box falls short3. Soft-skills that turn consultants into trusted advisors4. The most common implementation mistake: underestimating time & testing5. Learning paths: Microsoft Learn, community forums, and Andy’s own resources6. Copilot & AI agents already live in BC—and how to adopt...

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  Episode #25

  Power Pages & AI Vibe Coding: Power Hour Podcast #25 – Nick Doelman

  Jul 1, 20251h 5mS1

  <p>Are Power Platform devs about to get super-powers?Microsoft MVP Nick Doelman joins me to break down exactly how Power Pages, Dataverse fundamentals and “vibe coding” with AI are reshaping the way we build customer-facing apps. If you’re a maker, consultant or pro-coder wondering what the next wave of Power Platform work looks like, this episode is your roadmap.What you’ll learn (fast-scan bullets)- Why “Power Pages is a huge skill to have.”- The 3-step roadmap from Dataverse rookie to Power Pages pro- How “vibe coding” + GitHub Copilot slashes build time (and what still trips you up)- Practic...

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