Shop Talk | Episode 50 of 10

M365 optimization

Two colleagues, one feature, fifteen minutes. Janice hosts, Brian brings years from both sides of the table. Seats, SKUs, and the mix that costs less. Recorded August 2026.

The first two minutes play for everyone. The full episode is available on request with a work email.

What this episode covers

One feature, properly explored: M365 optimization. Seats, SKUs, and the mix that costs less. Brian carries the real life texture from years running sourcing, Janice keeps the structure honest.

Live over the product: from export to playbook, the usage truth before renewal, modeling the cheaper mix. Plus the use cases counted out loud, the honest when-not-to-use-it beat, and the ten minute way to start on your own paper tonight.

Chapters

0:00Welcome: the estate nobody has counted
2:25How the optimizer reads your usage
4:33Live: from export to playbook
7:17Live: the usage truth before renewal
9:21Live: modeling the cheaper mix
11:32Brainstorm: five ways teams use it
13:47Real life: the rep who knew more
15:33Start tonight: one export, ten minutes

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