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Members receive the join link via email before each session. Can't make it live? Every session is recorded and added to your member library within 24 hours.

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Advanced SQL: Window Functions Deep Dive

Window functions are what separate analysts who can query from analysts who can think. Brandon walks through real-world use cases — rankings, running totals, period-over-period comparisons — live on actual data.

📅Wednesday, March 19, 2026
🕖6:30 PM PT · 9:30 PM ET · 1:30 AM GMT
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What window functions are and when to use them
ROW_NUMBER, RANK, DENSE_RANK
Running totals and moving averages
Period-over-period comparisons with LEAD and LAG
PERCENT_RANK and NTILE for distributions
PARTITION BY vs GROUP BY — when each applies
Live Q&A throughout
Format 1
Weekly Topic Sessions

Brandon goes deep.
Every week, a new topic.

These cover territory that goes far beyond the courses — the things most analytics training programs skip entirely. Below are examples of past and upcoming session topics.

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SQL · Advanced

Window Functions Deep Dive

The functions most analysts avoid because they look intimidating. Walk away able to use them confidently in real work.

ROW_NUMBER, RANK, DENSE_RANK
LEAD and LAG for period comparisons
Running totals and moving averages
PARTITION BY patterns
Real-world use cases from Brandon's career
02
Metrics · Strategy

How to Define Metrics That Actually Mean Something

Most teams measure what's easy to measure, not what matters. Brandon breaks down how to define, align on, and defend metrics at the leadership level.

Vanity metrics vs. actionable metrics
How to get stakeholder alignment
Metric documentation and ownership
What happens when metrics conflict
Real examples from Amazon and eBay
03
Communication · Stakeholders

How to Communicate Results to Non-Technical Stakeholders

Being right about the data isn't enough. This session covers how to frame findings, handle pushback, and deliver analysis in a way that drives actual decisions.

Structuring findings for executive audiences
What to lead with and what to bury
Handling "that doesn't seem right"
Avoiding weasel words and hedging
When to push back and how
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Dashboard Design · Visualization

Dashboard Design That Doesn't Get Ignored

Most dashboards are built for the person who built them. Brandon walks through what makes dashboards actually useful to the people who have to act on them.

Designing for the decision-maker, not yourself
When to use which chart type
Reducing cognitive load
The single most important view on any dashboard
Drill-down vs summary tradeoffs
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Career · Growth

How to Get Promoted — What They Don't Tell You

Promotions aren't given for doing your job well. Brandon explains what the promotion process actually looks like from the manager's side, and how to position yourself correctly.

How promotion decisions are actually made
Visibility vs. output — why it matters
How to use 1-on-1s strategically
Building sponsors, not just managers
What Brandon looked for when promoting analysts at Amazon
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Python · AI · Emerging

Using AI as an Analyst Without Getting Burned

AI tools can accelerate analyst work — but only if you know where they're reliable and where they'll silently mislead you. A practical session on using AI tools the right way.

Where AI tools are genuinely useful for analysts
Where they fail silently and how to catch it
Prompt patterns that work for data tasks
AI-assisted SQL — what to trust and verify
How to explain AI usage to skeptical stakeholders
Format 2
Ask Me Anything Sessions

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Open Q&A with Brandon every week. No topic is off limits — courses, career, your specific situation, the industry. Below are common themes that come up.

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Career

Career Path & Job Search Questions

How to break in, how to switch roles, what skills matter at each level, how to evaluate offers. Brandon has hired over 1,000 analysts — he's seen it from both sides.

How do I break into analytics with no experience?
What's the difference between a data analyst and a business analyst?
Should I get a certification or just build projects?
How do I negotiate my first offer?
What does a realistic 12-month plan look like?
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Technical

Technical Help & Course Questions

Stuck on a concept, a query, or a project? Bring it live. Brandon works through real problems in real time — not canned answers from a knowledge base.

My SQL query isn't returning what I expect — why?
When should I use a CTE vs a subquery?
How do I structure a Tableau portfolio project?
What's the right way to handle NULLs in this situation?
I finished the courses — what should I build next?
AMA
Workplace

Workplace & Stakeholder Situations

Real scenarios from real jobs. How to handle difficult stakeholders, navigate politics, deal with bad data requests, and protect your work without burning bridges.

My manager keeps asking for the same report with different numbers — what do I do?
How do I push back on a request I think is wrong?
I disagree with how we're measuring something — how do I raise it?
How do I handle it when someone challenges my analysis in a meeting?
What does "working with leadership" actually look like day-to-day?
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Sessions run weekly. The schedule is posted on this page and members receive a calendar invite and join link via email before each session. Exact days and times may vary — check the Upcoming section above for the next scheduled session.
Every session is recorded and added to your member library within 24 hours. You can watch any past session anytime, as many times as you want. You don't have to attend live to get value from them.
No — these are group sessions, not 1-on-1 coaching. Topic sessions are led by Brandon with live Q&A throughout. AMA sessions are fully open questions from any member in attendance. If you're interested in private 1-on-1 coaching, members receive 50% off Brandon's coaching rate.
Join links are sent to your membership email before each session. Make sure your email address is current in your account settings. You can also add sessions to your calendar directly from this page using the "+ Add to Calendar" button on the upcoming session card above.
Yes — live sessions, AMA access, and the full recording library are all included with a standard $25/month membership. No separate purchase required. You also get all 13 courses.