More Than Reports

Paul B. Felix

In More Than Reports, Paul and Alex explore the many ways in which data technology can be used by small and midsize businesses to promote transformational growth. We talk openly about the opportunities and challenges companies face as they try to make sense of an increasingly complex environment. Together with our expert guests we break the facts away from the hype and never lose sight of our target: value.

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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best More Than Reports episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to More Than Reports for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite More Than Reports episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

What is a Data Warehouse?

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12/07/24 • 29 min

Episode 5 of 6 series in our Data Architecture series.
With this episode, we near the end of our 6-part series on data architectures and dive into our first discussion on data warehouses.
As the most popular method for storing data for reporting and analytics, data warehouses play a crucial role for growing businesses. However, there’s ongoing debate about what exactly defines a data warehouse.

In this episode, we break down what a data warehouse is, explore how it differs from other architectures like data lakes, and discuss two common approaches to building and using them. We also weigh the pros and cons, giving business leaders a clear understanding of how data warehouses can support their goals. Tune in to gain insights into why this architecture matters and how it can benefit your organization.

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Starting Simple: System of Record Reporting

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10/19/24 • 29 min

Episode 2 of 6 in our Data Architecture series.
Like many things, data architectures can range from simple to highly complex.
In this episode, Paul and Alex explain what "simple" means when building a reporting and analytics solution for your business.
The advancement of business intelligence (BI) tools make system of record (SOR) reporting much more feasible than in the past. You can connect multiple systems to a front-end presentation layer tool. But at some point in your growth you will find that you can't get away with this any longer.
However, it may be worth it to start with a simple architecture that delivers a quick win for your organization, even if you know this system may only be sufficient for a year or two. Your organization can see the value of your solution and grow from there.
Tune in as we dive into system-of-record reporting and how it can give you a quick advantage.

Data Staging

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10/28/24 • 25 min

Episode 3 of 6 in our Data Architecture series.
Ready to level up your data game?
If your transactional system isn’t providing all the insights you need, it might be time to explore more powerful ways to extract information from your data.
In today’s episode, we discuss the simplest way to store data in a database and introduce two essential concepts in data architecture: the persistent staging area (PSA) and staging.
We’ll dive into why these methods matter.

Data Architecture: Why You Should Care

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10/12/24 • 29 min

Episode 1 of 6 in our Data Architecture series.
Paul and Alex start a series of conversations about the importance of data architecture.
While business leaders at growing companies may have limited time to focus on technical issues, Paul and Alex demonstrate the significant value in understanding how different system designs affect outcomes.
They discuss what to consider when building a data solution, showing how a basic understanding can help business leaders gain an advantage.

A Mobile World

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06/28/22 • 18 min

A trend that we should all consider is the growing number of nomads. People are increasingly choosing to live a non-traditional mobile lifestyle. What is driving this change? How does this impact our business intelligence solutions? I'll address these questions and more in today's episode.

Rigorous Testing Leads to Trust

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04/19/22 • 27 min

This week I'm revisiting a prior topic; Trust. Everything we are doing to build reportopia hinges on business users trusting the reports being provided. In this episode I'll break down one critical component of building trust; testing. With a focus on business users' role, I'll cover the testing process and discuss some of the challenges we must overcome.

Categories of Reports

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06/21/22 • 19 min

It is helpful to segment reports into categories. Doing so helps in describing the value each report delivers. In today's episode I'll describe the 4 categories of reports and provide examples of each.

Welcome to the utopia of reporting; Reportopia

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11/13/21 • 1 min

Welcome to Love Your Reports. My name is Paul Felix. I am your host, and this podcast is dedicated to all business builders and operators out there that believe being informed leads to better decisions.

If you get excited about making a business process run like a well-tuned machine, or if you are just plain tired of dealing with reports that are late, inaccurate, confusing, too expensive to produce, or outright absent, then this podcast is for you.

Over the past 2 plus decades I’ve been building reporting solutions for companies of all sizes - in every industry, and I’m going to share this hard-earned experience with you. We are going to overcome all barrier that exist between poor or non-existent reporting solutions and the utopia of reporting, which I call reportopia.

I want you to have the information you need at your fingertips so you can make sound decisions and eliminate inefficiency from your business. When done right, your reporting solution will be a key ingredient to overall business success.

So, I invite you to subscribe. New episodes will be published every Tuesday and each show should be about 30 minutes long.

Also, send your feedback. [email protected] is my address. Or, if twitter is your thing, then you’ll find me @paulbfelix.

Thank you so much for listening and I hope to meet you again each and every Tuesday.

What is Business Intelligence

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04/26/22 • 22 min

The term "business intelligence" (BI) has been around for quite a while. Unfortunately, there is often confusion as to what exactly BI means. Today I'm going explore some top vendor definitions of BI and provide my own perspective.

Data Warehouses - Continued

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12/28/24 • 30 min

Episode 6 of 6 in our Data Architecture Series
In this episode, we conclude our discussion on data warehouses.
As technology costs continue to drop, small and mid-sized businesses are now in an excellent position to invest in these solutions.
We explore key considerations, including costs, potential risks, and strategies to avoid common pitfalls.
Tune in to discover what to keep in mind when making data solution decisions—and how these choices can shape the future success of your business.

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How many episodes does More Than Reports have?

More Than Reports currently has 42 episodes available.

What topics does More Than Reports cover?

The podcast is about Consulting, Management, How To, Podcasts, Education, Business Growth, Data Analytics and Business.

What is the most popular episode on More Than Reports?

The episode title 'Categories of Reports' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on More Than Reports?

The average episode length on More Than Reports is 25 minutes.

How often are episodes of More Than Reports released?

Episodes of More Than Reports are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of More Than Reports?

The first episode of More Than Reports was released on Nov 13, 2021.

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