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GA 439 | Collecting and Interpreting Data with John Knotts

Avatar photo By Jessica Bush Updated on August 30th, 2022

 

This week’s guest is John Knotts. Ron and John talked all about data, how to approach it, and what tools John recommends. John also expanded on the concept of “being the rock.”  An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here.

In this episode you’ll learn: 

  • John’s background (2:57)
  • His favorite quote (3:55)
  • The approach to data collection he recommends (5:50)
  • The type of data John is looking for (13:30)
  • Looking at trended data (14:59)
  • Determining the type of data you’re dealing with (17:13)
  • How John handles outliers (20:05)
  • The tools that stand out to John (23:28)
  • What John doesn’t teach (28:18)
  • An anecdote from one of his LinkedIn posts (36:25)

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What Do You Think?

What is your relationship to data like? How has it been beneficial?

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Jessica Bush

Jessica is responsible for the editorial aspects of Gemba Academy’s content, focusing on course materials, podcast production, social media, and other copywriting efforts. An avid advocate of entrepreneurship, Jessica has worked with two technology startups as co-founder and head marketing strategist. Jessica received her BS in Business Administration from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, with a minor in Music.

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