One Last Shot: The Final Pour | Ep 71
A Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central podcast | Episode 71 A Shot of Business Central and A Beer
Episode 71 – “One Last Shot: The Final Pour”
Hosts: Ken Sebahar and Michael Intravartolo
Beer of the Episode: March Madness Elite 8 Beer Bracket
Length: ~120 minutes
Published: 3-27-25
Episode Overview:
After six unforgettable years, 70+ episodes, over 80 beers, countless laughs, and plenty of Business Central wisdom, Michael and Ken are raising their glasses one last time. Episode 71 is not just a send-off—it’s a celebration. No updates, no tech demos—just stories, announcements, and one final, epic beer bracket to crown the ultimate brew of the podcast.
Whether you’re a longtime listener or tuning in for the first time, this episode is a heartfelt ride through podcast history—with a side of hops.
What’s On Tap This Episode:
Major Announcements:
Big Merger News: Solution Systems is joining forces with Western Computer, expanding capabilities, resources, and reach for Business Central customers.
A Bittersweet Farewell: Ken Sebahar shares that he's stepping away from his role at Solution Systems. While the future's still TBD, you can find him sharing insights at SpeakingBusinessCentral.com.
The Final Episode: That’s right. Episode 71 marks the last ever episode of A Shot of Business Central and a Beer.
The Beer Bracket:
In true March Madness style, Michael and Ken taste test and debate eight handpicked beers in a head-to-head bracket to decide the Ultimate Podcast Brew. Expect wild names, strong opinions, and a few “what were we thinking?” flashbacks.
Top 5 Flashbacks:
The guys also share their Top 5s across several categories:
Beers of All Time: From Trader Joe’s disasters to high-noon favorites and summer classics like Leinenkugel’s Summer Shandy.
Favorite Segments: Including “Assembly vs. Production Orders,” release wave countdowns, and guest deep dives.
Memorable Episodes: The quarantine special, holiday classics with Jim Gio, and that unforgettable pilot episode.
Top Guests: Mike Morton, Soren Alexanderson, Deandra Wolf, Jim Gio, and many more!
Funniest Moments: "Tastes like garbage slip", and the infamous “this beer makes you poop” review.
Legacy Highlights:
First episode aired: May 2019
Episodes produced: Over 70
Business Central updates delivered: Countless
Beers tasted: 80+
Laughs shared: Too many to count
Spotify video ranking: Top 15% of video podcasts on Spotify
Listener rating: 5 Stars
Countries reached: 98
So Before We Close the Tap One Last Time...
We raise our glass to every guest who made A Shot of Business Central and a Beer more than just a podcast — you made it unforgettable.
Jim Gio — for giving us the real-world perspective of Business Central in action and showing how it fuels manufacturing excellence.
Mark Heick — for walking us through implementation strategy and the challenges companies face when going live.
Mark Hamblin — for showing us how warehousing, inventory management, and real logistics are handled in Business Central.
Nirav Shaw — for diving deep into app development, custom solutions, and the power of extensions in Business Central.
Maria Tringali — for teaching us the art of sales tax compliance and why Avalara makes life easier for every BC user.
Mike Silver — for sharing stories from the Microsoft side, offering insight into partner relationships, customer success, and how Microsoft supports the entire Business Central community.
Staci Lingenfelter — for taking us into the world of promotional products and how NAV & Business Central helps that industry thrive.
Bridget Courneya and Aaron Back — for bringing the community energy, sharing Summit insights, and showing us the heart of user groups.
Keith Stefanski — for opening our eyes to cybersecurity risks and showing us how to protect Business Central environments from modern threats.
Mike Morton — for pulling back the curtain from inside Microsoft, sharing the vision for Business Central’s future, and giving us a peek behind the scenes at the roadmap.
DeAndra Wolf — for breaking down Business Central’s New Pricing Experience and helping us all understand how to navigate and leverage it.
Ryan McBee — for showing us how payments and automation aren’t just features — they’re growth accelerators.
Ryan Sullivan — for showing us how seamless integrations can unlock the full potential of Business Central and extend its capabilities across platforms.
Karen Brudvig and Dave Bollenbach — for joining us in person to dive deep into sales tax automation with Avalara and showing how integrated tax solutions simplify life for Business Central users.
Simeon White — for guiding us through the complexities of security and permissions in Business Central, making a tricky topic feel simple and manageable.
Martin Karlowitsch — for making visual scheduling exciting, powerful, and showing how it transforms production planning.
Molly Fuchshel — for sharing the heart of the Dynamics User Group community and what it means for every BC user.
Kim Simios — for joining us live, adding energy, and bringing fresh eyes to Business Central conversations.
Søren Alexandersen — for sharing Microsoft’s vision from the front lines and what partners and users can expect.
Kersten Xilas — for unlocking the power of Power BI and showing us how data can tell the most important stories.
Robert Hallberg — for exploring how commercial lending and financial services can drive growth and impact your business with Business Central.
Kennie Pontoppidan — for making reporting, telemetry, and data-driven decision making exciting and practical.
Summer Sandusky and Martin Nekhaev — for sharing how Equisys and their Zetadocs solutions are changing the game in expense management and document handling — and giving us a glimpse into the future with AI.
To each of you: thank you.
You didn’t just appear on the show — you shaped it. Your time, your insights, your stories — they brought the podcast and Business Central to life.
And to every listener, from Episode 1 to this final cheers:
Thank you for sharing a drink with us — virtually or in person. Your support made this the number 1 Business Central podcast in the world.
Cheers to what was and what’s next.
As always — stay curious, stay kind, and stay thirsty, friends.
Stay Connected:
Michael Intravartolo: LinkedIn | Solution Systems | Western Computer
Ken Sebahar: LinkedIn | SpeakingBusinessCentral.com
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