Show Notes – Episode #221 This episode of the Presentation Podcast, hosts Troy Chollar, Sandy Johnson, and Nolan Haims, along with guests David Blatner of CreativePro and Chris Converse, delve into the evolving landscape of design tools, the significance of community and collaboration in the design process. It is a lively discussion [...]

Show Notes – Episode #220 In the latest episode of The Presentation Podcast, Troy and Nolan delve into the everything PowerPoint and vector. What does PowerPoint consider a vector graphic? What types of vector files does PowerPoint recognize? What are PowerPoint limitations with vector graphics? This episode is a treasure trove of [...]

Show Notes – Episode #219 Have you wondered how Canva's presentation features stack up against PowerPoint? This podcast episode we have enlightening chat with Dani Watkins, a "Canvassador" about all things Canva and Canva Presentation! Dani shared how Canva's user-friendly interface and extensive design options have transformed her approach to presentation design. [...]

Show Notes – Episode #218 Data visualization is an essential skill in today's data-driven world. It transforms raw data into visual formats like charts, graphs, and maps, making complex information understandable and engaging. In this podcast episode, Troy, Sandy and Nolan talk with Ann K. Emery of Depict Data Studio about the [...]

Show Notes – Episode #217 In this episode of The Presentation Podcast, our three seasoned presentation designers: Troy Chollar from TLC Creative Services, Sandy Johnson from Presentation Wiz, and Nolan Haims from Nolan Haims Creative discuss PowerPoint templates from the perspective of evaluating client provided files - and the state of the [...]

Show Notes – Episode #216 In this episode of "The Presentation Podcast," the hosts discuss animation in presentation design. The hosts emphasize the shift towards more fluid, organic movements within presentation animations to enhance narratives. They share personal experiences, including challenges with client expectations and the limitations of PowerPoint's current animation capabilities. [...]

Show Notes – Episode #215 Episode 215 of The Presentation Podcast has the hosts, Troy Chollar, Nolan Haims, Sandra Johnson, and Lori Chollar delve into the financial side of running a presentation design business. This episode is a treasure trove of insights on managing finances, from invoicing and insurance to business structure [...]

Show Notes – Episode #214 Our three industry experts — Troy Chollar, Sandy Johnson, Nolan Haims — have a lively discussion about the future of presentation design in 2025. Each offering 2.5 presentation design predictions for this year, ranging from the impact of AI to the importance of accessibility and emerging design [...]

Show Notes – Episode 213 In the first episode of 2025 of the Presentation Podcast, hosts Troy, Sandy, and Nolan engage in a retrospective discussion about their favorite pro and tech tips from past episodes. Troy shares technology insights (such as how many times he has referenced microphones and headsets) as a [...]

Show Notes – Episode #212 In episode 212, hosts Troy Chollar, Sandy Johnson, and Nolan Haimes reflect on their most memorable presentation experiences of the year. Troy highlights the number of project and some additional investment in advanced presentation technology. Sandy celebrates her 16th MVP award from Microsoft and her community involvement. [...]