049. Understanding the Journey of the Salesforce Developer
Salesforce for Everyone by Talent Stacker
Release Date: 01/22/2024
058. This Secret Skill Is More In Demand Than AI + CPQ + Marketing Cloud Combined
Salesforce for Everyone by Talent Stacker
In this episode of the Salesforce for Everyone podcast, hosts Anita Jones and Bradley Rice, along with guest developer Warren Walters, delve into the critical yet often underrated topic of Salesforce integrations. They discuss the significance of integration skills, even beyond popular Salesforce topics like AI and CPQ, and their pivotal role in most Salesforce projects. The conversation covers the basics of integration, different types of tools, and advanced technical aspects such as APIs and data security. Warren further elaborates on the demand for integration specialists and shares...
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057. Does Your Company Hate Salesforce? How To Turn Your Salesforce Org Around
Salesforce for Everyone by Talent Stacker
In this episode of the Salesforce for Everyone podcast, hosts Anita Jones and Bradley Rice delve into a critical yet often overlooked topic: the dissatisfaction some companies face after implementing Salesforce. Joined by guest Brittany Chesney, a Sales Operations Coordinator with extensive experience in the Salesforce ecosystem, they explore the common pitfalls and challenges that arise from suboptimal Salesforce implementations. The discussion highlights the importance of soliciting feedback from end users, the role of business analysts in improving processes, and the necessity of having the...
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056. How To Find The Perfect Salesforce Mentor For You
Salesforce for Everyone by Talent Stacker
In this exciting episode of the Salesforce for Everyone podcast, we dive into the transformative power of mentorship. Bradley and Anita welcome two special guests: Erin Davies, a recent mentee, and Scott Stafford, a seasoned mentor, who share their inspiring stories from the Trailblazer Mentorship Platform. Together, they explore why mentorship is vital for career growth, how to approach mentor-mentee relationships, and actionable tips for leveraging this powerful resource. We also discuss the Trailblazer Mentorship Platform—a game-changer for connecting mentors and mentees within the...
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055. You Won't Land a Job by Applying | Job Search Strategy 101
Salesforce for Everyone by Talent Stacker
If you find yourself applying, applying, applying for jobs but getting no interviews and hardly any responses this episode is for you! We're going to walk you through how to get WAY MORE interviews in a broken job system. Unfortunately applying for jobs simply doesn't work anymore. In this show you are going to learn industry networking secrets, how to apply for less jobs and get more interviews and incredible job search strategies that can work in almost any industry! Handy Timestamps: 4:20: How to prepare for a job search? 10:00: How do actually apply for a job? 22:10: Why Volunteering at...
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054. Should Admins Learn Development?
Salesforce for Everyone by Talent Stacker
If you had a tough time getting your Salesforce Admin certificate, today's episode featuring two admindevelopers ... erm .... adevelopers ... ok ok, adminevelopers might leave you scratching your head a bit. Bradley and Anita get the low down from and on why they decided to become Salesforce Developers on top of being Salesforce Administrators. Links and Resources: Jodi's Audio Series: Jodi's Book: Warren's Free Salesforce Developer 101 Course:
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053. Homeschool Your Kids and Have Your Career Too
Salesforce for Everyone by Talent Stacker
If you have kids and like the idea of blending work-from-home with school-at-home, have we the episode for you! In today's show, Bradley and Anita talk to , , and to uncover how they've managed to combine their Salesforce careers with homeschooling their kids. It's striking how many parallels there are between the two! Handy Timestamps: 7:40: What is homeschooling and what are the various kinds? 12:55: What is the link between a Salesforce career and being a homeschooling parent? 12:24: What are the challenges of first being a homeschooling single parent and then deciding...
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052. Is it Time to Give Up on Your Salesforce Career?
Salesforce for Everyone by Talent Stacker
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 , , and 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: ...
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051. More Than You Wanted to Know About Salesforce Consulting
Salesforce for Everyone by Talent Stacker
You may know him as the LinkedIn guru, but 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...
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050. Unlock your High-Income Potential with Salesforce
Salesforce for Everyone by Talent Stacker
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 , 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...
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049. Understanding the Journey of the Salesforce Developer
Salesforce for Everyone by Talent Stacker
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, ! 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...
info_outlineWhether 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.
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