Chandoo.org Podcast - Become Awesome in Data Analytics

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 – Bill Jelen (on his incredible work ethic) appeared first on Chandoo.org - Learn Excel, Power B...

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?!? The post SQL vs. Power Query – The Ultimate Comparison appeared first on Chandoo.org - Learn Exc...

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 to CXOs as panacea for all their data troubles. But, just as any technology, Power BI too has it's own...

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 .

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, Top 5 Excel Skills you need to be a Successful Data Analyst in 2023. The post Top 5 Excel Ski...

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 must-know functions Basic math Conditions Lookups Text Date & time Work specific Closing remarks &...

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 session? In this podcast, Why there was such a long gap between last and this episode What next? How to...

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 Show only top x values Relative performance Show unique count Spruce up with conditional forma...

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 data validation Enhancing data validation Removing data validation rules Homework problem fo...

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 in this book? A very cool example of the techniques you will learn Conclusions The post CP052: Book R...

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 multiple matches? How to fetch 2nd / 3rd matching item? How to fetch all matching items? How to fetch...

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 Excel Tips to make you awesome appeared first on Chandoo.org - Learn Excel, Power BI & Charting...

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: Don’t do data dumps!!! appeared first on Chandoo.org - Learn Excel, Power BI & Charting Onlin...

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 analogy Understanding the VBA part Example animated chart - Sales of a new product Resources and download...

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 & workflows 5 features of Excel that help Conclusions The post CP047: Best Excel tools for Entr...

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 conditional formatting and formulas Using ready-made templates Resources on Gantt charts & project...

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 Tables Using data tables to run simulations - case study - estimating Pi value Things to keep in mind...

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 Books Courses The post CP044: My first dashboard was a failure!!! appeared first on Chandoo.org - Le...

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 & Replace VBA / Macro Recorder Auto save Auto complete / Intellisence Recap & Conclusions The post CP...

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 money Compound interest Risk free rate of return Net Present Value - NPV Internal Rate of Return - IRR...

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 should avoid 3D charts Pie / donut charts with too many slices Too much data Over formatting Complex chart...

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 in this session? In this podcast, Welcome Miguel's introduction, background and current projects What...

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 English & technical definitions For Loop vs. other kind of loops (While & Until) For Next loops...

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 Conclusions The post CP038: Data to Ink Ratio – What is it, How to optimize it, Techniques & Discu...

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 deliberately - charts & data validation A challenge for you - produce #NULL error Conclus...