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EPISODE · Jan 27, 2026 · 13 MIN

Your Finance Stack Is Broken: Stop Trusting the Magic Spreadsheet

from The Dashboard Effect · host Brick Thompson, Jon Thompson, Caleb Ochs, Landon Ochs

Most finance and ops teams aren’t short on data, they’re short on trust in the numbers.This podcast digs into why reporting breaks down, why Excel becomes a crutch, and what actually changes when companies move to cleaner, more reliable data foundations. We talk with CFOs, operators, and data leaders about the messy reality behind budgets, forecasts, board decks, and “magic spreadsheets” and how teams can get out of survival mode and make better decisions with confidence.At Blue Margin, we help companies stop guessing and start leading with data. Our dashboards turn business performance into a daily habit, giving executives visibility that drives results. Visit https://bluemargin.com to see how we make data your biggest advantage.

Most finance and ops teams aren’t short on data, they’re short on trust in the numbers. This podcast digs into why reporting breaks down, why Excel becomes a crutch, and what actually changes when companies move to cleaner, more reliable data foundations. We talk with CFOs, operators, and data leaders about the messy reality behind budgets, forecasts, board decks, and “magic spreadsheets” and how teams can get out of survival mode and make better decisions with confidence. At Blue Margin, we...

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