Special Event – Microsoft Power Platform Conference October 3 – 5, 2023!
- Understand how your peers are using the Power Platform and putting them to work
- Get new ideas on how you can utilize the tools in more useful ways
- Meet new #PowerAddicts just like you!
- Learn about all the tools in the platform
- Give your organization the edge it needs to provide a more productive and exciting work environment
- Ask product experts your questions during the live Q&A
- New this year – bonus D365 CE track!
Register here to get $100 off for being a Dynamics Hotdish listener.
Upcoming Special Events
Microsoft Power Platfrom Conference
Oct 3 - 5
Community Summit
Oct 15 - 20
Dynamics Hotdish
Let’s introduce you to Liz, the unstoppable force in the Microsoft Tech industry! With a BS in Human Resource Development and an MBA to boot, Liz has spent over a decade mastering Dynamics & the Microsoft stack. Her journey began as an “accidental” internal CRM admin, where she spent three years mastering the ropes. It was during this time that she met her partner-in-crime, Ashley, and together they tackled the challenges of the role and discovered their shared passion for Dynamics. From there, After her successful stint as an internal CRM admin, Liz’s career took off in exciting new directions. She gained valuable experience and diversity by holding a variety of roles, including training, sales, delivery, and management for multiple Microsoft Partners. But it wasn’t until Liz took the leap and became an independent consultant that she truly found her groove. Since then, Liz has been on a wild ride, including meeting her friend Ali during a project with CHS. Her passion for training and development inspired her to start TechFluent, a non-profit that brings career opportunities to underrepresented communities in the Microsoft Tech industry. And the icing on the cake? Liz recently received the prestigious Microsoft Business Applications MVP award in 2022, a true testament to her expertise and dedication to the industry!
Ashley began her career journey in Digital Marketing. But as fate would have it, her path took an unexpected turn when she stumbled upon the world of Dynamics, working with Dynamics CRM version 4.0. It was a serendipitous encounter that would shape the course of her professional life. Imagine a young Ashley, tucked away in a broom closet, fervently customizing Dynamics CRM version 2011. It was in that dimly lit space that she had an epiphany: Dynamics wasn’t just a tool; it was her calling. From that moment on, Ashley was unstoppable. She chased after every opportunity that came her way – be it jobs, speaking gigs, user groups, webinars, or networking events.
Ashley’s magic touch? Transforming the CRM experience for salespeople. With her expertise, sales productivity skyrocketed, organizations became more streamlined, and sales funnels flourished. It was no surprise when, in March 2022, Microsoft recognized her exceptional contributions and awarded her the prestigious Microsoft Business Applications MVP. But Ashley wasn’t just about accolades. With over a decade of experience under her belt, she became the go-to expert for leaders, end-users, and techies alike.
In addition to her many accomplishments, Ashley co-founded and hosts the “Dynamics Hotdish” podcast sharing tips, tricks, and tales from real-world experiences for both newcomers and seasoned pros. She volunteers as the Executive Assistant for TechFluent, a non-profit aimed at providing mentorship and training to those who come from under-resourced communities across the United States. As a testament to her influence, she co-leads the DFW Dynamics 365 User Group Meetup and has been a sought-after speaker at numerous Dynamics events globally.
After completing a college career focused on conservation and biology, Ali started working for a tree care company and quickly learned her professional passions were with process improvement and technology. While at Davey Tree, Ali built a training program on CRM 2011, SAP, and customer service skills for office managers throughout the US, and a training program for salespeople on CRM 2011. In addition, Ali traveled throughout the US to manage mergers and acquisitions to ensure a seamless transition. Through all of these experiences, Ali found herself energized by helping people to become more efficient and better understand their technology platforms. After this, Ali went to work at CHS to continue educating people on the Dynamics 365 platform as the Training Manager and Business Analyst for the Dynamics 365 CE team where she worked on projects across the Agriculture industry (Agronomy, Grain Procurement, Energy, Global Trade, and Patronage). An adventurer at heart, Ali loves traveling, eating just about anything (at least once), meeting new people, and learning new things. She’d be happy to spend all day outside hiking, kayaking, canoeing, camping, snowboarding paddleboarding, or playing tennis and pickleball. She looks forward to sharing knowledge with you and learning from you!