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 ..read more

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 ..read more

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 p ..read more

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 your for dev int ..read more

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 ..read more

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 gre ..read more

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 ..read more

In this Q&A, we walk you through the questions you're most likely to get asked in a Salesforce interview and equip you with answers that'll set you apart from other candidates. We also go over the common mistakes people make when building connections in the Salesforce community, and provide tips on how to avoid them to ensure a flourishing and supportive network.   For the specific questions we address in today's episode, be sure to check out the Handy Timestamps below!   Handy Timestamps:   2:15: What are some effective strategies for finding Salesforce job opportuniti ..read more

Attention all non-profit professionals! Feeling trapped in a career that doesn't give you the support you need? Exhausted from long hours and financial worries?   The non-profit industry may have a reputation for being soft and fuzzy, but the truth is that it can be just as frustrating as any other field. After years of feeling unsatisfied in their line of work, Tracey Braun and Megan Malone-Franklin recognized the need for a change. Tune in to learn how their transition to Salesforce empowered them to work with non-profits on their own terms and leverage their background expertise as a p ..read more

Imagine you've been a Salesforce professional for several years now. You've made remarkable progress since getting hired and are killing it at work, but that big raise or promotion you've been patiently waiting for is starting to feel like wishful thinking, and the success stories of other Salesforce professionals aren't lining up with your reality. What happened?    If this situation hits close to home, we have good news for you! The six-figure salaries, growth opportunities, and career freedom we discuss on this show are very real and attainable - all you need is a little behind-th ..read more