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The Dashboard Effect Podcast: Simplifying Data for Smarter Business Decisions
Welcome to The Dashboard Effect, the go-to podcast for mid-market businesses and private equity-backed companies looking to harness the power of data.
Hosted by Brick Thompson from Blue Margin, we demystify data analytics and business intelligence, offering practical insights and actionable strategies that drive accountability, performance, and growth.
From breaking down complex data concepts to sharing real-world success stories, we cover topics like Power BI, data lakes, dashboards, automation, and the latest trends shaping the future of business intelligence. Whether you're a CEO, operator, or BI professional, we’ll help you unlock the potential of your data for smarter, faster decisions.
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The Dashboard Effect
From Custom Builds to Fivetran: Evolving Our Data Pipeline Strategy
In this episode of The Dashboard Effect, Brick and Landon discuss their shift in thinking on whether to build custom data connectors or use third-party tools like Fivetran. They share the pros, cons, and lessons learned from their proof-of-concept with Fivetran, and why APIs are changing the data pipeline game.
Key Moments:
1:15 – Why custom connectors made sense in the past
2:00 – The rise of APIs and the challenge of building connectors for them
2:39 – Realizing the variety of systems—and limits of pre-built connectors
4:03 – How Fivetran’s dedicated API teams save time and reduce risk
4:57 – Turnaround times and when a custom build is still needed
5:56 – Cost trade-offs: upfront development vs. subscription model
6:30 – Support considerations for in-house vs. third-party connectors
6:41 – Exploring other tools and continuing custom pipeline work
7:11 – Closing thoughts and advice for data teams
Blue Margin helps middle-market companies turn their data into a strategic asset through automated dashboards and data solutions. By simplifying the flow of information, we empower leaders to make confident, data-driven decisions that drive growth and efficiency. Learn more at bluemargin.com.