The Salesforce ecosystem is changing. In the history of Salesforce, this is known as the hardest time to land a job EVER. But is it impossible?

Today's special episode is recorded live from Camp Talentstacker, where Allie McCarron, Keegan McGoldrick, and Amy Morris join us to share their stories of how they stood firm and fought to secure their Salesforce careers. We explore the grit, persistence, and determination needed to weather the certification and job application process and discuss the key things that make you stand out in the job market. When the going gets tough, these people get going.

Handy Timestamps:

3:30: Why Salesforce is still worth it

6:40: Keegan, Allie, and Amy introduce themselves

8:40: Allie's story

11:00: Why you should be building connections, and other things you can do to increase your chances of landing a job

20:40: Keegan's story

29:00: Amy's story

36:40: Brad and the panel's closing thoughts

Links and Resources:

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Salesforce For Everyone Facebook Group

You may know him as the LinkedIn guru, but Jordan Nelson is also well-established in the ecosystem as a Salesforce Consulting expert. Whether you're interested in freelancing or not, understanding what Salesforce customers need and how consultants meet those needs is a great way to step up your Salesforce game. Stay tuned as we discuss the ins and outs of becoming your own boss, a better way to build your online network, and how owning a business can shape an entirely new lifestyle for you (thanks, tax write-offs!)

To learn more about Jordan or to book a call with the man himself, be sure to check him out on LinkedIn or visit his consultancy, Simple Salesforce.

Handy Timestamps:

5:30: Jordan gives us a rundown of his Salesforce origin story.

11:50: At what point did Jordan decide to jump from full-time to his own thing?

17:00: Brad gives his take on the key things you need to succeed in switching over to independent consulting.

21:00: Jordan advises on how to stack the odds in your favor and take full advantage of your opportunities.

25:00: We give some key tips for building authentic relationships with people online.

33:00: Jordan explains what counted as wins for him when switching to independent consulting and the new things he's gained.

42:00: Brad and Joran discuss the finer pros of owning your own business, including the multipliers for selling, healthcare, and retirement plans.

47:00: Jordan shares some hard lessons he's had to learn along the way.

Links and Resources:

TalentStacker.com/voicemail

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TalentStacker LinkedIn Page

Salesforce For Everyone Facebook Group

Simple Salesforce

We know the salary growth that comes after entry-level is impressive, but making the jump to double six figures can seem daunting or even out of reach. If you've been in the Salesforce game for a while now and are looking to cultivate your career and your earnings, this is the episode for you!

Our guest this week is Trevor Krieg, here to share how he job-hopped, negotiated, and worked his way to a double six-figure salary. Keep listening to hear his insightful tips on keeping work-life priorities straight, building confidence in negotiations, and forming quality connections that pay it forward.

Handy Timestamps:

3:45: Trevor breaks down how much he makes doing what he does.

5:50: How Trevor got started with his Salesforce career.

11:00: Trevor gives his take on the great debate in the Salesforce ecosystem: what's most important, certs or experience?

19:45: Trevor walks us through the different titles he's donned, and how his salary grew over time.

27:45: What it took for Trevor to build the confidence to negotiate his salary.

33:00: What are the impacts of job hopping on your long-term goals?

35:30: What it takes to get to double six figures.

38:45: Trevor explains the power of side gigs and community.

Links and Resources:

TalentStacker.com/voicemail

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TalentStacker LinkedIn Page

Salesforce For Everyone Facebook Group

Whether you're considering an admin-to-developer path or you're dead-set on jumping straight in, knowing where to start among the endless tutorials and how-to guides is tricky for Salesforce Developers-to-be. Enter: our special guest, Warren Walters!

This 18x certified Salesforce MVP is here to walk us through every angle in the Salesforce Developer's journey. We give a special highlight to his program, CloudCodeAcademy, discussing how it can take you from ground zero to scoring your dream dev job. Stay tuned to learn how to avoid tutorial hell, why you need to practice for your dev interviews, and how you can showcase your skill with…cat feeders.

Handy Timestamps:

6:20: There's so much information for people looking to break directly into a Salesforce developer role—where do you even start?

8:30: We talk about which certifications (if any!) you actually need to become a developer without spending extra time and money.

13:45: Warren walks us through the different skills you develop as you level up.

17:20: What is the interview process like for prospective developers, and how can they get prepared?

28:45: Brad and Warren discuss the major benefits of crossing the declarative and programmatic divide and how you can get there.

32:30: How hot is the dev market, and how much can your salary grow with experience?

38:45: Warren explains more about how CodeCloud Academy is designed and paced.

Links and Resources:

TalentStacker.com/voicemail

TalentStacker.com/start

TalentStacker.com/cap

TalentStacker LinkedIn Page

Salesforce For Everyone Facebook Group

CloudCodeAcademy.com/Everyone

Warren's Youtube Link

Looking for a mentor but don't know where to start? Already have one, but aren't sure what to do next? No matter where you are in your mentorship journey, we can probably help you out!

Today we're joined by Stephanie Metal, product owner for the new, completely free Trailblazer Mentorship Program. This episode covers what you need to know to find Salesforce Mentorships, as well as what sets the Trailblazer Mentorship process apart from your typical roll-of-the-dice matches. Keep listening to hear the team's mentorship stories, tips on how to make things work, and how you, too, can ninja mentor.

Handy Timestamps:

4:20: How Stephanie found her first mentor and the common challenges that come with finding one on your own.

5:45: How can I be a good mentee?

10:00: How are Salesforce mentorships formed without a program?

15:30: All the basics you need to know about the Trailblazer Mentorship Program!

23:30: Stephanie breaks down some of the considerations taken when accepting prospective mentors into the program.

28:30: What is the time commitment like?

37:00: Stephanie, Brad, and Anita share how mentorship shaped them and what makes it a pivotal part of the Salesforce Ohana.

Links and Resources:

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TalentStacker LinkedIn Page

Salesforce For Everyone Facebook Group

Trailblazer Mentorship Program

Want to level up your career as a Salesforce Professional? We've got just the thing for you. Listen in on this week's episode as Brad and Anita hold a special Q&A about our Career Accelerator Program to know exactly what you'll be getting yourself into by signing up.

For a taster of what this program can offer, go check out our free Career Accelerator Toolkit!

Handy Timestamps:

3:10: Why did we create the Career Accelerator Program?

8:50: How does this program specifically benefit me, a Salesforce professional?

10:00: What about the live workshops?

15:40: This sounds great, but I'm not sure if I'm ready for that right now. How do I know if this is something I should sign up for?

20:10: Why the ongoing cost?

24:00: All about our free resource, the Career Accelerator Toolkit.

Links and Resources:

TalentStacker.com/voicemail

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TalentStacker LinkedIn Page

Salesforce For Everyone Facebook Group

Career Accelerator Toolkit

We’re back from our (very brief) break to bring you some good news – more episodes are to come! For today’s show, we’ll finally be addressing the thing everyone’s been talking about: AI. And who better to tackle this subject with than Salesforce GPT and AI expert, Mark Good?

Join us today as Brad, Anita, and Mark highlight what you need to know about AI in Salesforce right now, including its practical applications, the changes it'll bring to Salesforce careers across the board, and some of the resources you can use to make sure you're prepared.

Handy Timestamps:

4:00: Some good-to-knows about the AI Associate Certification: what is it, who should take it, and how can it be applied?

8:20: Mark highlights how his training program can help you hit the ground running.

12:00: Should we be waiting for Salesforce's official stamp of approval before starting?

18:10: Preparing yourself and your org for AI

25:00: Is AI affecting the job market, and how will it affect the future?

32:20: Mark explains how the transition into AI will shape the economy.

33:30: Free resources to get up to speed with

34:40: If you're still nervous or uncomfortable at the idea of AI becoming a bigger part of your life, this section is for you.

Links and Resources:

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AI Force Training

We’ve all been there: you’re about to hop on camera, only to realize that your hair is going in three different directions and your background is far from flattering. Or, those inevitable "quick calls" and back-and-forth emails are eating up more time than you'd like and making remote work anything but asynchronous. They may seem like small grievances, but these daily obstacles add up and make work harder than it needs to be.

As we wrap up our final official season, tune in one more time to hear Brad and Anita’s top work hacks to streamline your work process and boost your efficiency around the clock. Because who said work couldn't be a smoother ride?

Handy Timestamps:

2:10: Why no more seasons?

5:40: Tips, tricks, and tools for planning higher-quality meetings

21:15: How to look professional with zero effort

25:05: Creating a morning routine

30:30: Using automation and preventing burnout

36:00: Setting boundaries at work and in your community

Links and Resources:

TalentStacker.com/voicemail

TalentStacker.com/start

TalentStacker.com/cap

TalentStacker LinkedIn Page

Salesforce For Everyone Facebook Group