How to Gain Confidence and Grow Your Career in Tech | #PowerTalks Ep. 53

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In this episode of Power Talks, Griffin talks with Ben Cole on how he took a leap of faith into founding his own firm, ERP Connect, and the lessons this has taught him. We discuss the importance of balancing confidence vs. humility and discuss how he effectively leads those around him towards success. Check out the conversation to hear more of Ben's story, how he is helping organizations use Business Central, and pushing himself to continuously grow to new heights.

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Who is Ben?

Today we’re joined by Ben Cole, President of ERP Connect, a fast-growing firm in the Dynamics 365 Business Central space. Ben started his journey in consulting and has spent the last 10 years immersed in Business Central, helping clients optimize their ERP experience. Four years ago, Ben founded ERP Connect, and in that short time, the company has made a name for itself through innovative add-on apps—most notably, the Business Central Toolbox. His approach is grounded, practical, and laser-focused on helping businesses work more efficiently with their tech stack.Ben's success isn't just about technical skill—it's about being down to earth, putting the client first, and always staying hands-on. Whether it’s saying “no” when it matters or staying true to his values, Ben leads with authenticity and experience.

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Want to grow your tech career but struggle with confidence, clarity, or where to start?

In this episode of #PowerTalks, we sit down with the founder of ERP Connect, a 10-year veteran in the Dynamics 365 Business Central space, to unpack the mindset, tools, and strategies that drive real growth in tech—especially in today’s AI-powered world.

We cover:

How to balance confidence and humility as you grow and lead

The leap from consulting to launching ERP Connect—and what it taught him

Advice for starting your own thing (even if you feel unready)

How Business Central and the broader Microsoft ecosystem have evolved

Why the Business Central Toolbox is a must-have for modern ERP users

Lessons from family wisdom: “No one has time to do it right, but everyone has time to do it over”

Why authenticity builds trust—and how “just a normal dude who loves tech” became a trusted leader

His go-to advice for newcomers: show up, be a sponge, and own your career

We also connect this growth journey to today’s fast-moving tech landscape—with a special emphasis on Copilot Studio, generative AI, and the low-code tools that are reshaping how professionals deliver value. If you're navigating a tech career, working with Business Central, or building with Copilot, this episode is packed with inspiration and insight.

📌 Keywords: grow tech career, confidence in tech, Business Central ERP, Dynamics 365 Business Central, ERP Connect, Copilot Studio tools, low-code Microsoft ecosystem, Power Platform career growth

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Video Chapters:

00:00 - Intro

00:48 - Humility & Confidence

08:06 - Entrepreneurship

12:00 - How to Hustle

20:56 - Founding ERP Connect

30:20 - Business Central

38:30 - Doing Things Right

41:32 - After Hours Happy Hour

47:00 - Connect with Ben