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Chandoo.org Podcast - Become Awesome in Data Analytics
by Chandoo - Microsoft Excel MVP, Training & Data Analysis Specialist
Want to be an AWESOME DATA ANALYST? Chandoo.org Podcast is the place to go. Learn how to use popular Data Analytics software like Power BI, Excel, SQL and more with your host Chandoo – an award winning author, speaker and YouTuber.
Episodes
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CP05: Interview with MrExcel – Bill Jelen (on his incredible work ethic)
Bill Jelen is one of my most favorite people on earth. That is why I wanted to have him as my first guest when I restarted the podcast. Even though I recorded this few weeks ago, only now I got around to publishing it. Please enjoy the conversation with Bill. The post CP05: Interview with MrExcel…
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SQL vs. Power Query – The Ultimate Comparison
On the left side, we have a veteran warrior with 37 years of data battle scars and redundant six pack. They call him SQL. On the right side, there is a young challenger with transformative powers and "never say undo" attitude. He goes by the moniker Power Query. Who is going to win this battle?!?...
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CP03: The Ugly Truth About Power BI (actually, 4 of them)
Power BI is one of the most prominent data analytics technology out there. Power BI is also one of the most marketed and hyped technology out there. Unfortunately, both of these statements are true. In a world where data is the buzz word, Power BI (or other similar platforms like Tableau) appeal…
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CP02: Six Tips to get a Six Figure ($100,000+) Data Job
So you want a 6 figure data job? In this podcast episode, I am going to share 6 strategies and tactics to land a $100k+ data job. The post CP02: Six Tips to get a Six Figure ($100,000+) Data Job appeared first on Chandoo.org - Learn Excel, Power BI & Charting Online.
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Top 5 Excel Skills you need to be a Successful Data Analyst in 2023 (podcast)
Ladies & gentlemen... I have an exciting announcement. I am relaunching my podcast!!! It only took me 7 years, but Chandoo.org podcast is now BACK! I am planning to make regular episodes on Excel, Power BI, SQL & Data Analytics. In the 1st episode of Season 2 of Chandoo.org podcast I talk about,...
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CP056: So which formulas you should care to learn?
In the 56th episode of Chandoo.org podcast, let me answer the chicken and egg question of Excel users. How many formulas should you care to learn? What is in this session? In this podcast, Two personal updates 3 legs of formula writing Function knowledge Operators Referencing 6 categories of...
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CP055: “Yes, I am back” edition (and a bonus Excel tip)
Ladies & gentlemen, its time we revived the much loved Chandoo.org podcast. In the 55th episode, I do a lousy imitation of Arnold Schwarzenegger's famous "I will be back" and tell you why there was such a long gap between episodes, my plans for reviving our podcast and more. What is in this...
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CP054: Top 10 Pivot Table Tricks for YOU
In the 54th session of Chandoo.org podcast, let's make you awesome in Pivot Tables. What is in this session? In this podcast, Quick updates Top 10 pivot table tricks Adding same value field twice Tabular layouts GETPIVOTDATA & 2 bonus tricks Relationships & data model One slicer to rule them all...
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CP053: Excel Data Validation for Dummies
In the 53rd session of Chandoo.org podcast, let's talk about data validation. What is in this session? In this podcast, What is data validation How Excel DV compares with database & software DV? Types of data validation rules List & custom rules explained Input & error messages Alternatives to…
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CP052: Book Review – M is for Data Monkey by Ken & Miguel
In the 52nd session of Chandoo.org podcast, let's discuss monkeys, Ok, I am kidding. We are going to talk about M is for Data Monkey book. What is in this session? In this podcast, Updates: Why so much gap between episodes? Quick introduction to Power Query Why you should get this book? What is…
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CP051: VLOOKUP FAQs – Most frequently asked questions about VLOOKUP – Answered
In the 51st session of Chandoo.org podcast, let's discuss most frequently asked questions about VLOOKUP. What is in this session? In this podcast, What is VLOOKUP? What happens when VLOOKUP can't find the value? Should my list be sorted? Is VLOOKUP slower than INDEX + MATCH? What if my list has...
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CP050: Fifty Excel Tips to make you awesome
This is going to be epic!!! In the 50th session of Chandoo.org podcast, we have 50 Excel tips to make you awesome. What is in this session? In this podcast, Thank you message Fifty tips in 5 buckets Shortcuts & Productivity Formulas Managing Data Charts Using Excel better The post CP050: Fifty...
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CP049: Don’t do data dumps!!!
In the 49th session of Chandoo.org podcast, let's talk about data dumps! What is in this session? In this podcast, What is a data dump Examples of data dump Why we dump Ways to avoid data dumps Go for information dumps Sort the dump Filter the dump Give a table Resources for you The post CP049:...
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CP048: How to create animated charts in Excel?
In the 48th session of Chandoo.org podcast, let's make some animated charts!!! What is in this session? In this podcast, Announcements Why animate your charts? Non-VBA methods to animate charts Excel 2013's built-in animation effects Iterative formula approach VBA based animation Cartoon film...
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CP047: Best Excel tools for Entrepreneurs
In the 47th session of Chandoo.org podcast, let's see how Excel can make you an awesome entrepreneur. What is in this session? In this podcast, Why Excel for entrepreneurs Key areas of a business owner's work Projects & to dos Finances Customers & marketing Planning & strategy Processes &…
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CP046: Gantt charts & project planning using Excel
In the 46th session of Chandoo.org podcast, let's talk about gantt charts and project plans. What is in this session? In this podcast, A brief intro to Excel 2016 What is a Gantt chart? How Gantt charts can help us? How to create Gantt charts in Excel Using bar charts with invisible series Using...
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CP045: Introduction to Monte Carlo Simulations in Excel
In the 45th session of Chandoo.org podcast, let's get in to Monte Carlo simulations. What is in this session? In this podcast, Quick personal updates - 200km BRM and book delay History of Monte Carlo simulations Monte Carlo simulations - an example How to do simulations in Excel Formulas VBA Data...
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CP044: My first dashboard was a failure!!!
In the 44th session of Chandoo.org podcast, let's talk about failures. What is in this session? In this podcast, Book announcement about Dashboards for Excel Story of my first ever dashboard Important lessons - Requirement Analysis for dashboards Resources for creating awesome dashboards Podcasts...
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CP043: My favorite time saving features of Excel, Revealed.
In the 43rd session of Chandoo.org podcast, let's talk about top time saving features of Excel. What is in this session? In this podcast, Quick announcement about Awesome August My 9 favorite time saving features of Excel Remove Duplicates Tables Pivot Tables Auto fill Format Painter Find &…
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CP042: Financial Analysis & Modeling concepts – 101
In the 42nd session of Chandoo.org podcast, Let's talk about money. We are going to learn about various concepts that are vital for doing financial analysis and building models. What is in this session? In this podcast, Quick announcement about Awesome August 5 key finance concepts Time value of...
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CP041: 6 charts you’ll see in hell – v2.0
In the 41st session of Chandoo.org podcast, Let's take a trip to data hell and meet 6 ugly, clumsy, confusing charts. I am revisiting a classic Chandoo.org article - 6 Charts you will see in hell. What is in this session? In this podcast, Quick announcement about Awesome August 6 charts you…
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CP040: Intro. to Power Query – What is it and how to get started – with Miguel Escobar
In the 40th session of Chandoo.org podcast, Let's talk about Power Query. I have the pleasure and fortune to catch up with Miguel Escobar (who along with Ken Puls runs PowerQuery.Training website) and talk about this very exciting piece of technology and how it can make our life simpler. What is…
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CP039: May the FOR Loop be with you – Introduction to For Loops in Excel VBA
In the 39th session of Chandoo.org podcast, Let's learn about FOR loops. There is a special giveaway in this podcast. It is a workbook with several FOR loop VBA code examples. Listen to the episode for instructions. What is in this session? In this podcast, Announcements What is a loop - plain...
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CP038: Data to Ink Ratio – What is it, How to optimize it, Techniques & Discussion
In the 38th session of Chandoo.org podcast, Let's optimize data to ink ratio of your charts. What is in this session? In this podcast, Announcements What is Data to Ink Ratio? Obvious ways to optimize Data to Ink Ratio More ways to optimize Data to Ink ratio Highlighting what is important...
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CP037: Error error on the wall, How do I fix you all? – Understanding & Fixing Excel Errors
In the 37th session of Chandoo.org podcast, Let's debug 'em #VALUEs & #N/As. What is in this session? In this podcast, Introduction to Excel formula errors The easy kind: syntax errors The triky ones: # ERRORs Fixing errors - using IFERROR & ISERROR Error checking & debug options Using Errors...
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CP036: How to do trend analysis using Excel?
In the 36th session of Chandoo.org podcast, Let's follow the trend. What is in this session? In this podcast, A quick trip to down under What is trend analysis 4 types of common trends linear curve cyclical strange Doing trend analysis in Excel - the process How to use trend analysis results...
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CP035: on Solver, its story and future – Interview with Dan Fylstra
In the 35th session of Chandoo.org podcast, Let's hear from Dan Fylstra, the creator of Excel Solver. I had the fortune of meeting Dan when I was in Santa Clara last month. I immediately asked him to be part of Chandoo.org podcast and he was kind enough to agree. So today let's take a trip down…
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CP034: Advanced Excel Essentials book talk with Jordan Goldmeier
In the 34th session of Chandoo.org podcast, Let's hear from Jordan Goldmeier - my friend, fellow blogger, Excel blogger & author. After many years of interaction thru email, blogs, Skype calls, finally I met him at PASS BA conference at Santa Clara this week. He gave me a copy of his new book -...
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CP033: There is an Easter egg in this podcast!!!
In the 33rd session of Chandoo.org podcast, let’s turn the mic to our listeners and hear their tips. What is in this session? This session has 2 things. A surprise Easter egg (an Excel tip hidden in the podcast audio) Collection of Excel tips recorded & submitted by Chandoo.org readers Listen to...
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CP032: Rules for making legendary column charts
In the 32nd session of Chandoo.org podcast, let's make legendary column charts. What is in this session? Column charts are everywhere. As analysts, we are expected to create flawless, strikingly beautiful & insightful column charts all the time. Do you know the simple rules that can help you…
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CP031: Invisibility Tricks – How to make things disappear in Excel?
In the 31st session of Chandoo.org podcast, let's disappear. What is in this session? Spreadsheets are complex things. They have outputs, calculation tabs, inputs, VBA code, from controls, charts, pivot tables and occasional picture of hello kitty. But when it comes to making a workbook…
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CP030: Detecting fraud in data using Excel – 5 techniques for you
In the 30th session of Chandoo.org podcast, let's learn how to uncover fraud in data. What is in this session? In the wake of hedge fund scams, accounting frauds and globalization, We, analysts are constantly second guessing every source of data. So how do you answer a simple question like, "am I...
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CP029: Impress your boss with Excel charts – 6 step road map for you
In the 29th session of Chandoo.org podcast, let's impress the boss with Excel charts. What is in this session? Many Excel charts live a short life. They spawn in an ambitious analyst's spreadsheet. They go to boss with literally flying colors. The boss frowns, they disappear in to recycle bin....
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CP028: How to tell business logic & rules to Excel?
In the 28th session of Chandoo.org podcast, let's figure out how to express business rules & logic to Excel. What is in this session? What good are spreadsheets if they can't solve business problems? But we all struggle when it comes to modeling real world business conditions in Excel. For…
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CP027: 15 proven strategies to be awesome in 2015
In the 27th session of Chandoo.org podcast, let's pave way for an awesome 2015. We are going to talk about 15 proven strategies for making you awesome in Excel & Your work. What is in this session? We all get fresh dose of energy, enthusiasm & drive during new years. So we aim for bigger & more...
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Merry Christmas & Happy New Year 2015 [Holiday Gift Inside]
A big, warm & pleasant hello to you. I wish you a merry Christmas & Happy New Year 2015. May your holidays be filled with joy, togetherness, celebrations and fulfillment. May your new year be filled with hope, energy and awesomeness. I want to tell you how thankful I am for all your support in…
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CP026: All about Excel !@#$%^+/*(}][
In the 26th session of Chandoo.org podcast, let's learn all about Excel !@#$%^+/*(}][<. I am talking about Excel operators, you silly. What is in this session? Do you know Excel has more than 25 operators? That is right. There are a variety of operators beyond the simple + - * and /. In this...
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CP025: Sexy on spreadsheet, Ugly on Printout
In the 25th session of Chandoo.org podcast, let's learn how to avoid SSUP syndrome. What is in this session? Most of us suffer from Sexy on the Spreadsheet, Ugly on Printout syndrome. I used to suffer from it too. This happens because we spend all our attention creating that perfect workbook,...
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CP024: Customize Excel to boost your productivity
In the 24th session of Chandoo.org podcast, let's customize Excel so we become productive. What is in this session? Each of us use Excel in our own way. And yet, we all end up using the same Excel. That's not fair. Shouldn't the Excel of an accountant be different from Excel of a teacher? In this...
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CP023: My experience with Hudhud Cyclone [personal story]
In the 23rd session of Chandoo.org podcast, lets talk about my experience with Hudhud cyclone. Note: This podcast session has no Excel tips. It is a story of how our family is surviving the effects & aftermath of destructing Hudhud cyclone that recently (on 12th October) passed thru our city....
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CP022: What’s a Macro? Introduction to Excel VBA, Macros & Automation
In the 22nd session of Chandoo.org podcast, lets do some macros. What is in this session? VBA (or macros, automation) is a mystery for many of us. So in this podcast, lets unravel the mystery behind it and get you started with the awesome world of automation. In this podcast, you will learn, What...
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CP021: How to quickly compare 2 lists in Excel
In the 21st session of Chandoo.org podcast, lets compare lists. Quickly What is in this session? Comparing things is a favorite pastime for analysts all over the world. Sadly, it is also an area where we waste hours. So in this episode, I share my top secret comparison techniques to save you…
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CP020: Top 10 time saving strategies for business analysts
In the 20th session of Chandoo.org podcast, lets save some time. What is in this session? We all want to save time and stay productive. The obvious answer seems like using keyboard shortcuts. But they can only get you so far. So what about the real productive strategies? That is what we address…
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CP019: 6 Tips for Best Practice Modeling – Interview with Danielle from Plum Solutions
In the 19th session of Chandoo.org podcast, lets talk about modeling best practices. What is in this session? I am very happy to interview my good friend, blogger, author, excel trainer & business-women - Danielle Stein Fairhurst for this session. I first met Danielle when I went to Sydney,...
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CP018: Dont be a Pivot Table Virgin!
In the 18th session of Chandoo.org podcast, lets loose your Pivot table virginity. Note: This is a short format episode. Less time to listen, but just as much awesome. What is in this session? Pivot tables are a very powerful & quick way to analyze data and get reports from Excel. But…
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CP017: Top 10 non-Excel MS Office tips for you – Interview with Paul Woods – Office MVP & Blogger
In the 17th session of Chandoo.org podcast, lets leave Excel aside and talk about other MS Office apps. Thats right. We will be learning 10 tips on how to use Word, Power Point, Outlook etc. Ready? In this podcast, you will learn, About Paul Ten tips for MS Office 1. Use Excel to communicate...
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CP016: 3 Must have books for aspiring analysts
In the 16th session of Chandoo.org podcast, lets review 3 very useful books for aspiring analysts. What is in this session? Analytics is an increasingly popular area now. Every day, scores of fresh graduates are reporting to their first day of work as analysts. But to succeed as an analyst? By...
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CP015: Handling big data, Controlling model railroad sets, Overcoming Excel obsession & more – ASK CHANDOO
In the 15th session of Chandoo.org podcast, lets answer some of your burning Excel questions. What is in this session? Around last week, I invited you to ask me anything. More than 150 people responded to this call and sent in their questions. Since answering all the questions is not possible, I...
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CP014: How to create awesome dashboards – 10 step process for you
In the 14th session of Chandoo.org podcast, lets figure out how to make awesome dashboards. What is in this session? Excel based dashboards are much in demand these days, thanks to advancements in Excel & growing pressure on costs. Now a days, analysts & managers are expected to quickly put...
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CP013: Is this a FIFA worldcup of late goals, lets ask Excel [How to analyze data to answer questions like these…]
In the 13th session of Chandoo.org podcast, lets turn our attention to on-going FIFA worldcup and ask an important question. What is in this session? A week ago, we discussed "Has it been a late goal FIFA worldcup?" and used various charts & analysis techniques to answer the question. In podcast,...
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Want to be an AWESOME DATA ANALYST? Chandoo.org Podcast is the place to go. Learn how to use popular Data Analytics software like Power BI, Excel, SQL and more with your host Chandoo – an award winning author, speaker and YouTuber.
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