FAQ

Frequently asked questions about Conduit BI and Report Market

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to common questions about Conduit BI, Report Market, and the Report Show.

Getting Started

What is Conduit BI?

Conduit BI is a reporting platform for D365 Finance & Operations. We provide blueprints, standards, and a marketplace where reporting solutions are built, shared, and sold—backed by a TV show format that showcases real-world problem solving.

What is Report Market?

Report Market is our marketplace for reporting blueprints and solutions. Creators list their solutions, customers buy what fits, partners resell through the platform.

What is the Report Show?

The Report Show is our TV-style YouTube format. Real customers with real problems. Hackathon competitions. Big reveals. Think Fixer Upper meets corporate reporting.

What is Report Factory?

Report Factory is our set of standards and workshops. Five things to hit every time. Do it the same way so anyone can work on it after it’s done, even if it’s outsourced.

For Customers

I’m stuck on reporting. Can you help?

Yes! That’s exactly what we do. Whether you don’t have BI, don’t have a data model, or paid for a project that never finished—we can help.

Start by watching the Report Show to see how we solve problems. Then contact us to scope your situation.

Do I have to be on the show?

No. You can just buy blueprints from Report Market directly. Being on the show is optional but gets you featured solutions and creator attention.

What does it cost?

  • Basic setup: $6,000 for Conduit BI tech
  • Custom work: $8,000+ depending on scope
  • Blueprints: Varies by solution on Report Market

What if my budget gets killed mid-project?

It happens. We’ll air what actually happened. When your budget comes back, we’ll do a follow-up episode. Real life, real solutions.

What platforms do you support?

  • Power BI
  • Microsoft Fabric
  • Databricks
  • Snowflake
  • D365 F&O native reporting

For Creators

How do I become a creator?

Sign up on the creator portal. Enter hackathons. Build solutions on top of Conduit BI. Win, get featured, get resold.

What do I get as a creator?

  • Featured on the Report Show
  • Your solutions hosted on Report Market
  • We resell your stuff and give you credit
  • Great notoriety and positioning as an expert
  • Personal brand building through TV exposure

How do hackathons work?

We present a real customer problem. Creators compete to solve it. Winners get featured on the show and their solutions go on Report Market.

What’s the revenue split?

We take 5-10% of sales. You keep the rest. You get the credit and the visibility.

Can I build on Conduit BI?

Yes! That’s the model. Use Conduit BI as your base. Build your solutions on top. We’ll help resell them.

For Partners

What’s the partner model?

Pay $2,000-$5,000/month. Get access to all blueprints. Build on top of our designs. Get featured on the Report Show. We’ll resell your stuff through our channel.

Why would I pay monthly?

You get:

  • Access to all blueprints
  • Creator license to build on top
  • Episode features for your customers
  • Prime placement in the market as experts
  • We handle the marketplace, you get revenue

Can I nominate my customers for the show?

Yes! If you subscribe and nominate customers, they can be featured. Part of what you get with reselling our stuff is TV exposure.

What’s the revenue split for partners?

We take 5-10% when your solutions sell through Report Market. You keep the rest.

The Report Show

What’s the format?

  1. Stuck Customer - State the problem, show the pain
  2. Report Factory - Hit the standards, design the blueprint
  3. Creator Hackathon - Creators compete to solve it
  4. Big Reveal - Showcase the solution, customer reaction
  5. Recap - Summary for people who didn’t watch the whole thing

How long are episodes?

20-45 minutes depending on complexity. Think Dog Whisperer or Fixer Upper format.

Can I be on the show?

  • Customers: Yes, if you agree to be featured
  • Creators: Yes, if you win or place in a hackathon
  • Partners: Yes, if you subscribe and nominate customers

What if I don’t want my face on camera?

We can do voiceover with graphics. Or anonymize your company. Whatever works.

Technical

What’s in a blueprint?

  • Data model design
  • Report templates
  • ETL patterns
  • Configuration guides
  • Unit test frameworks (LEAPWORK integration)

Do you support unit testing?

Yes! We’re partnering with LEAPWORK for unit testing and simulation. Creators can build test cases alongside their solutions.

What about MCP servers?

We’re experimenting with MCP servers against Fabric and Power BI. Creators like Kurt Bueller are doing great work here that we’re following.

Can I use my own tools?

Yes. We support multiple platforms. The standards are what matter, not the specific tools.

Pricing & Plans

What does Conduit BI cost?

  • Customers: $6,000+ for basic setup
  • Creators: Free to join, we take a percentage of sales
  • Partners: $2,000-$5,000/month subscription

Is there a free tier?

Creators can join for free. Customers can browse Report Market for free. Purchasing blueprints or getting custom work costs money.

Do you offer discounts?

Contact us for:

  • Volume discounts
  • Multi-year commitments
  • Non-profit pricing

Community

How do I follow along?

  • YouTube: Report Show episodes
  • LinkedIn: Snippets and updates
  • ERP Blogs: Write-ups and case studies
  • Joe Reads the News: Friday news format

Can I contribute?

Yes! We’d love:

  • Creator applications
  • Customer nominations
  • Partner inquiries
  • Feature suggestions

Still Have Questions?

Can’t find your answer?

We typically respond within 24-48 hours.

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