Show Notes: Episode 183 - I Need Coffee (oct 3, 2025) 1. Introduction and Weather: - Episode 183, Friday, October 3rd; 97% humidity in Los Angeles County, described as steamy. 2. Viewer Interaction: - Encourages questions via YouTube, Twitch, X/Twitter; simulcasting through global production studio. 3. Microsoft Dynamics 365 BC Updates: - YouTube channel has 48-49 new videos for Business Central 2025 release wave 2 (version 27), released October 1st. &...

Show Notes: Episode 182 - I Need Coffee (sept 26, 2025) 1. Personal Updates and Weekend Activities: - Received Gajuino kit after 6-month group buy (Hong Kong); upgrades $500 Gaggia espresso machine to $2,000–$5,000 equivalent with electronic controls (boiler temp, pump control, pre-infusion, pressure curves, scale integration). - Picked up wife at LAX Saturday night; airport unusually empty, easy parking. - Harvested three dragon fruits from backyard (on...

Show Notes: Episode 181 - I Need Coffee (sept 19, 2025) 1. Personal Updates and Multitasking: - Managed live stream while arranging express courier for daughter's forgotten science project (thermal capacity/insulation experiment). 2. Weekend Activities: - Visited El Tazumal, a Salvadoran restaurant, for pupusas ($5 each, $40 for 8, shocked El Salvador team). - Performed pool maintenance with cybersecurity intern, prepared for fall/winter. ...

Show Notes: Episode 180 - I Need Coffee (Sep 12, 2025) 1. Episode Milestone and Greetings - Celebrates 180 episodes, a significant milestone despite irregular periods. - Technical hiccups: dying keyboard, Stream Deck issues. - Shoutouts: Moardes, Tanya (RSM), Ola RSM, Eric Hogard, Christian Lais, DF, Demani. 2. Community Poll on BC Features - X poll: "What relatively new BC feature should functional consultants/developers learn?" &...

I Need Coffee - Episode 179 - Weekly BC Review! 1. ERP System Challenges & Solutions: - Code cleanup for Business Central (BC) upgrade (BC26/BC27 issues, deprecated fields, code cop warnings). - Report extension PTE struggles (field addition, pipeline issues). - Data migration complexities (item imports, deletions, VLOOKUP for sub-records). - PowerBI performance bottlenecks (slow refreshes, proposed dataset consolidation, custom API end...

1 Personal Life and Setup - Steve is broadcasting from an impromptu home studio in Berlin with some technical setup adjustments. - Weekend activities included supporting spouse surfing at Seal Beach and configuring a new Berlin weather camera for live city views. - Upgraded home internet to gigabit fiber, uncovering network bottlenecks and troubleshooting Wi-Fi performance issues. 2 Technical Work and Projects - Continued work on document capture and engaging with quirky customer business pr...

I Need Coffee - Episode 178 - Weekly BC Review! 1 Travel and Personal Life - steve returns home after a long 13-hour travel day from Berlin to Los Angeles with various airport and flight experiences. - A weekend trip around El Salvador with scenic visits including Lake Ilo Pango, local resorts, and dining experiences. - Describes accommodations, local culture, and work-life balance during trips. - Mentions trying new coffee roasts and a home coffee setup in Berlin, El Salvador. ...

1. Personal Updates and Weekend Activities: - Dragon Fruit Plant: Shared photos of a blooming dragon fruit flower in the backyard, planted by his wife. Noted it produces fruit annually but flowers wilt quickly. - Family and Leisure: Celebrated his younger daughter's (cyber security intern) birthday with ribs, baked potatoes, and friends. She's grown tall and excels in school. Went to Seal Beach for his wife's surfing session (pink surfboard); plans to provide moral s...

1. Personal Updates and Projects: - Security Camera Upgrade: Completed a home project replacing old Hickvision and DOA cameras with Ubiquiti UniFi Protect NVR and cameras. Upgraded to 10 cameras, running on four 4TB hard drives (12TB total, ~25-28 days storage). Highlighted the ease of installation and compact design of Ubiquiti cameras, motivated by urban security needs in Los Angeles County. - Power Bill Reduction: Addressed high electricity costs in Los Angeles (2...

1. Morning Routine and Podcast Setup: - The podcast opens with a cheerful morning greeting, marking August 1st, 2025, as a new month and reflecting on the adventures of July. - Steve welcomes listeners, including mentions of "Excel" and "Mo," and confirms audio functionality, setting a casual and engaging tone. 2. Personal Anecdotes and Weekend Activities: - Coffee Grinder Challenges: The host discusses a Eureka Minion Zero espresso coffee grinder, high...

1. Morning Routine and Podcast Setup: - The podcast begins with a casual morning greeting and the host setting up the production studio, indicating a live or semi-live format. - Acknowledges the effort required to prepare the podcast, mentioning a last-minute preparation due to time constraints. 2. Home Maintenance and Weekend Activities: - Discusses home ownership challenges, specifically replacing a broken sprinkler, which took a surgical approach a...

1. Personal and Professional Travel: - Steve traveled 700 miles from California to Utah to visit the Park City office, stopping in Vegas en route. The trip was spread over two days due to its demanding nature. - Activities in Utah included a team dinner with colleagues (Roger, Zandra, Tanya, David, and daughter Sarah) and working from the Park City office for two days. 2. Home Improvement Challenges: - Tackled multiple home projects in Utah, including: - Replacing ...

I Need Coffee - Episode 171 - ERP Center of Excellence 2 Year Update 1. Inspiration and Vision: The idea for the ERP Center of Excellence in Berlin, El Salvador, stemmed from a thought-provoking question by the speaker’s tour guide, Salva, about whether tourism and service jobs were the future for El Salvador. This sparked the concept of creating a Business Central ERP training program to provide higher-value job opportunities. 2. Personal Initiative and Risk-Taking: The speaker took a bold ...

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). - Noted the presence of coconut trees at the offi...

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 Hoc Live Streaming Experiment: - The episode is an experimental live stream us...

I Need Coffee: Episode 168 - May 30 2025 Home Repairs and Tech IssuesFixed 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 ActivitiesPlayed Warzone with a friend, achieving a victory in the beginner-level Boot...

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 and set up Postman for testing. 2. AI in Work and Learni...

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 Salvadoran coffee, booth theme, and unexpected connections ...

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 AI for BC development underscore the potential and pitfalls of AI...

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 emphasis on preparedness and adaptability in handling un...