Steve Endow's Business Central Podcast
I talk about Dynamics 365 Business Central! More resources at https://links.steveendow.com
Episodes
I Need Coffee - Episode 170- Live from Berlin El Salvador!
1. Live Stream Setup Improvements:
- Improved audio by disabling noise and echo cancellation on the streaming platform.
- Addressed mirrored video issue during the stream.
2. Life in Berlin, El Salvador:
- Highlighted challenges of living in Berlin, El Salvador, including daily problem-solving (e.g., trash management, water supply)...
I Need Coffee - Episode 169 - BC Weekly Update!
Show Notes: Episode 169 – Live from Berlin, El Salvador
Overview: This episode is a live stream attempt from a makeshift setup in Berlin, El Salvador, covering local experiences, professional activities, and community initiatives. Steve discusses their visit, their daughter’s cybersecurity internship, and local cultural and organizational events.
1. Ad H...
I Need Coffee: Episode 168 - May 30 2025
- Home Repairs and Tech Issues
- Fixed kitchen sink and dishwasher issues, with the plumber resolving the sink and self-repairing the dishwasher by addressing back pressure in the drain line.
- Car stereo (Apple CarPlay with Alpine head unit) experienced intermittent issues, likely due to non-Apple cables; considering switching to an Apple USB cable.
- Gaming and Weekend Acti...
I Need Coffee: Episode 167 - May 23 2025
1. Software Development Challenges:
- Business Central (BC) Version Issues: Discussion of a potential breaking change in BC version 26.0, affecting default dimension set lines behavior for a third-party developer's API integration. The host describes the tedious task of reconstructing API calls in versions 25.5 and 26.0 to diagnose the issue, using AI tools to prepare payloads an...
I Need Coffee: Episode 166 - May 16, 2025
1. Community and Networking at Conferences:
- Steve’s extensive involvement in DynamicsCon (booth, presentations, party) and promotion of upcoming events (Dynamics Minds, Summit NA, regionals) highlight the critical role of conferences in fostering professional connections and knowledge-sharing.
2. El Salvador Advocacy and Cultural Ties:
- Steve’s promotion of Salvado...
Show Notes: Episode 165 - I Need Coffee (may 9, 2025)
1. Cultural Engagement and Local Connections:
- Steve’s focus on El Salvador’s coffee culture (Good Beans, Fina La Cruz) and events like the Judas Priest concert highlights the importance of engaging with and promoting local culture, both personally and professionally.
2. AI-Driven Development and Its Challenges:
- Steve’s experiments with Cursor ...
Show Notes: Episode 163 - I Need Coffee (April 18, 2025)
1. Introduction: Turbo edition of the weekly BC review, pre-recorded due to travel to El Salvador.
2. Weekend Homeowner Chores:
- Managed pool maintenance with daughters, cleaning the cover and addressing green water, to be completed post-vacation.
- Dealt with a bumper crop of loquats from trees overhanging the pool, sharing fruit with neighbo...
Show Notes: Episode 164 - I Need Coffee (may 2, 2025)
1. Cultural Immersion and Travel Experiences:
- Steve’s vivid descriptions of El Salvador’s culture (greetings, food, local challenges) highlight the importance of understanding and adapting to local customs when traveling or operating abroad.
2. Personal Resilience and Preparedness:
- Stories like the phone loss and having a backup phone underscore Steve’s...
Show Notes: Episode 162 of "I Need Coffee" - Weekly BC Review
1. Steve Introduction: Tanya Henderson joins the livestream, adding insights and energy to the episode.
2. Vegas Conference Recap:
- Attended Directions NA 2025 in Las Vegas with 1,300 accounting and software professionals.
- Stayed at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas (formerly Hard Rock Hotel), noting its quirky design and high rates.
- Dined a...
Show Notes: Episode 161 of "I Need Coffee" - Weekly BC Review
1. Personal Updates:
- Host is recovering from a cold, managing with water due to a failed coffee attempt.
- Watched "The Bondsmen" on Amazon Prime, enjoying Kevin Bacon’s performance in a light, silly show.
- Performed grill maintenance, replacing Weber flavor bars for veggie grilling.
- Watched "Malcolm in the Middle...
Show Notes: Episode 160 of "I Need Coffee" - Weekly BC Review
1. Technology Challenges and Frustrations:
- Persistent issues with Microsoft product sync delays (e.g., Azure Key Vault, Power Automate, Business Central email notifications), highlighting unreliable internal system integration.
- On-premise system struggles, including consultants’ lack of basic SQL Server knowledge and misdiagnosed issues, under...
Show Notes: Episode 158 of "I Need Coffee" - Weekly BC Review
1. Technical Challenges and Solutions:
- Struggles with audio issues due to faulty studio monitors and Microsoft Teams updates causing security alerts.
- Encountered and resolved a glitch in Business Central (BC) admin center and issues with incorrect MICR fonts in check formats.
- Highlighted the complexities of BC Web API (e.g., ...
Show Notes: Episode 159 of "I Need Coffee" - Weekly BC Review
1. Weekend Recap: Cherry Blossoms and Chicago Play
- Trip to San Diego to see cherry blossoms with wife, involving a long drive and crowded Balboa Park.
- Evening outing to see the play "Chicago" at a local performing arts center, highly enjoyable.
2. New Hobbies: Card Tricks and Metal Detecting
- Received "...
Wake up and smell the coffee with Steve on a chilly March morning full of Business Central learning and ERP antics!
Show Notes
1. Twitch Platform Experience
* Positive feedback on Twitch’s video/audio quality and streaming capabilities
* Host enjoys using it as both a user and streamer
2. Coffee Talk
* Host drinks Cafe Negro Togo from Good Beans El Salvador
* Mentions a variety of coffee mugs...
Raise your mug and take a sip of fresh brew with Steve as he wraps up a busy February of Business Central consulting and development
Show Notes: Video Transcript Summary (March 04, 2025)
Topics Discussed:
1. Intro & Audio Check
- Brief audio test and welcome to the live stream across platforms (YouTube, Twitch, X/Twitter).
2. Weekly Recap
- Monday-to-Frida...
Brew a cup of your best coffee and ease into the weekend with Steve as he shares his busy week of Business Central learning
Show Notes
February 24, 2025 - Steve recaps a week of tech explorations, including AI-driven AL coding with Cursor and Claude, a planned family trip to El Salvador, and BC project updates like sandbox automation and a sentinel rule. Steve also shares cybersecurity insights from SMS scams to SIM swappin...
Join Steve as he nurses a latte and a new cold, and shares his recent trip to El Salvador and current BC happenings
Grind. Brew. Pour. Then sip that delicious coffee and join Steve as he wraps up the last week of Business Central excitement in January 2025!
Drink some coffee with Steve as he tries to figure out where the entire week went, and his Business Central learning adventures!
Join Steve as he sips a juicy cup of Salvadoran PACA Honey roast and recounts a funtastic week of Business Central learning!
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