by Vlad Sarov, Areti Iles, Antti Pajunen
Power Delivery is the no-BS podcast for team leads, practice managers, and CRM admins delivering real Microsoft Dynamics projects. Hosted by Areti Iles, Antti Pajunen, and Vlad Sarov — veterans of CE, F&O, and Power Platform — we share war stories, sharp takes, and delivery truths no webinar dares to mention. No fluff. No slides. Just real talk from the frontlines of project delivery. #PowerDeliveryPodcast
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May 22, 2026
<p>This episode dives straight into the awkward reality of the Microsoft partner ecosystem—asking why, with 8,000 partners globally, so many projects still feel like a regretful one-night stand. It moves beyond the standard sales pitch to explore the critical choice between "marrying" a Microsoft Partner for long-term stability or having a "fling" with an Independent Consultant for speed and niche expertise. </p><p>The conversation moves through the complexities of commercial arrangements, debating whether the industry obsession with fixed-price projects is actually driving the lack of accountability versus the reliability of a retainer model. It covers the hidden risks of the "bait and switch"—where stellar CVs are swapped for junior delivery teams—and discusses the provocative "multi-vendor model," questioning how multiple partners can coexist without one sitting in the uncomfortable "cuck chair" watching the other work. </p><p>It also draws powerful parallels between contract negotiations and prenuptial agreements. The discussion challenges the client's role, arguing why you need a "project prenup" for when things go wrong and why trusting a "virgin" consultant without experience is a gamble you shouldn't take. It concludes with practical strategies for spotting red flags—like powerless project managers—to ensure you know exactly who you are getting into bed with before the contract is signed.</p>
March 25, 2026
<p>We go into the controversy surrounding the removal of the $5 Power Apps license and what it means for the future of the platform. It moves beyond the sticker price to explore why Microsoft is forcing a shift toward premium commitment and how this "forced upgrade" actually simplifies the administrative nightmares that plagued the old model. </p><p>The conversation moves through the complexities of consumption-based models versus fixed pricing, debating whether "Pay-As-You-Go" is a flexible friend or a financial trap. It covers the hidden costs of AI agents in Copilot Studio—where a simple bot can turn into a budget-busting surprise—and debates Vlad’s frustration on why licensing can’t be as simple as a tax calculator. </p><p>It also draws powerful parallels between medical diagnosis and solution architecture. The discussion challenges the industry standard, arguing why partners who treat licensing as an afterthought should be fired, and explains why the answer to "how much will it cost?" is almost always "it depends"—just like diagnosing a patient. It concludes with practical strategies for storage capacity and environment management to keep projects out of the red.</p>
January 16, 2026
<p>This special 10th episode takes a break from technical deep dives to celebrate a milestone and explore the human side behind the professional opinions. It offers a candid look at the hosts' backgrounds, the "accidental" origin story of the podcast, and the chemistry that drives the conversation.</p><p>The conversation moves through a series of personal and hypothetical questions, ranging from 80s nostalgia and the realities of the Finnish education system to lighter debates about corporate espionage and being stranded at a competitor’s conference. It reveals how unexpected moments and miscommunications (like Antti’s "one-episode" plan) shaped the team dynamic.</p><p>It also draws powerful parallels between personal life and professional leadership. The discussion explores how parenting creates resilience for managing difficult stakeholders, the importance of emotional regulation in delivery roles, and practical perspectives on facing fears—whether it’s project anxiety or a fear of flying.</p><p>Chapters:</p><p>00:00 Intro: Celebrating Episode 1000:56 The Origin Story: How Antti Was "Held Hostage"02:17 Why We Started a Delivery Podcast03:17 Growing Up in Finland: Education & Freedom05:58 Do You Believe in Ghosts?08:28 Stranded at a Salesforce Conference: What Would We Do?12:18 What Areti Gets Teased About (Being Tiny & Tidy)14:12 Leadership Lessons from Parenting16:29 Managing Stakeholders vs. Managing Toddlers20:03 Vlad’s Theory: The 3 Phases of Life21:12 Window vs. Aisle: The Travel Debate22:36 How to Overcome Fear of Flying24:05 Outro: Facing Your Fears</p><p></p>
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Power Delivery is the no-BS podcast for team leads, practice managers, and CRM admins delivering real Microsoft Dynamics projects. Hosted by Areti Iles, Antti Pajunen, and Vlad Sarov — veterans of CE, F&O, and Power Platform — we share war stories, sharp takes, and delivery truths no webinar dares to mention.
No fluff. No slides. Just real talk from the frontlines of project delivery.
#PowerDeliveryPodcast
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