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Salesforce Admins PodcastEffective Project Management with David GillerToday on the Salesforce Admins Podcast, we talk to David Giller, CEO of Brainiate. Join us as we chat about project management and how to push back with positivity. You should subscribe for the full episode, but here are a few takeaways from our conversation with David Giller. Why admins need project management skills It takes a lot of energy to keep up with everything going on in the Salesforce ecosystem. What David sees, however, is that learning how to do something isn’t the biggest challenge facing most Salesforce Admins. “The things people are strug...2023-12-1443 min
The Brainiate ShowUnlock Salesforce Efficiency With Conga Composer And The 80/20 RuleUnlocking Salesforce Efficiency: The Power of Conga Composer and the 80/20 Rule Are you a Salesforce Admin feeling the pressure to help your team maximize their efficiency while minimizing effort? Learn how to unlock your team's full potential in this episode and this article: https://brainiate.show/why-salesforce-admins-are-switching-to-conga-composer/ Discover the power of Conga Composer and how it can help you make the most of the 80/20 rule to increase productivity and organizational efficiency exponentially. Cut down on hours spent manually creating documents, and start leveraging Conga Composer today!2023-10-2314 minThe Brainiate ShowUse Conga Composer To Create Contracts In Salesforce Quickly And EasilyDitch archaic contracts and get ahead of your competition with Conga Composer in Salesforce! Join us as we explore how you can revolutionize your contracts process, increase contract visibility, enforce compliance, improve efficiency, and boost sales performance. Learn the power of Conga Composer in Salesforce for an advanced approach to contracting that will empower you to move faster and smarter. https://brainiate.show/create-contracts-in-salesforce-with-conga-why-you-need-this-app/ Unleash the power of automated processes, and never worry about a missed deadline again!2023-10-1315 minThe Brainiate ShowSalesforce Admins: Harness the Power of Contract Automation To Boost Your CareerAs a Salesforce Admin, have you ever wondered how to advance your career and become a problem solver? In this video, I will explain exactly how to do that! By introducing wildly efficient and automated contract creation processes with Conga Composer, you can quickly merge information from Salesforce into the company's custom templates - eliminating any manual document and contract creation struggles that your colleagues in Sales are facing. This innovative approach will help you take your career to the next level. Watch now to learn more about how to use Conga Composer for Salesforce Admins! Check out "6 Reasons...2023-09-0414 minThe Brainiate ShowDon't Sacrifice Long Term Requirements For Immediate NeedsThis episode discusses effective strategies to navigate these complexities and deliver quality work as a Salesforce admin. Here are three key takeaways for you: 1️⃣ Prioritize and Align: Assess your organization's current needs and ensure that your long-term objectives align with the mission. When prioritizing tasks, consider their importance and urgency. Assign specific tasks to team members and establish deadlines. 2️⃣ Adapt and Adjust: Implementation is the true test of success. Start by setting up a timeline for your project plan with short-term and long-term goals. Regularly review progress with the team, track it using spreadsh...2023-08-1011 minThe Brainiate ShowUncover the Hidden Costs of Manual Document Creation in SalesforceIs your sales team stuck in the tedious, manual process of cutting, pasting, and formatting information from Salesforce into Microsoft Word to create contracts and proposals? Didn’t you pursue a career as a Salesforce Admin to solve problems for your company? This one will be a no-brainer! Your company wastes a ton of time and resources on a manual process riddled with problems and inaccuracies and costing your company lost deals. In this video, you will learn how Conga Composer can help you become a superhero in your organization by ending the ma...2023-04-2817 minThe Brainiate ShowHow Duplicate Data in Salesforce Can Impact Your Nonprofit's SuccessAre you a nonprofit using Salesforce and wondering how duplicate data can impact your organization's success? Then this episode is for you! This episode explains how duplicate records in Salesforce can enormously affect the performance, reputation, and operational success of nonprofits that rely on it as their system of record. Without proper data management, the adverse effects of duplicate records can lead to confusion for donors, tracking fundraising progress becomes more complex, and it can even lead to your nonprofit being seen in a negative light. Do you want to learn best practices...2023-01-2007 minThe Brainiate ShowSalesforce Data Screw-Ups and How to Fix ThemAs a Salesforce Admin, it can be disheartening when you encounter dirty, defective, inaccurate, and duplicate data in Salesforce. It's an issue that could bring your entire business to a halt if not dealt with properly. Fortunately, this video will help equip you with the necessary knowledge and skills to tackle the issue. You'll learn how to manage different data issues, take corrective action to restore trust in the accuracy of data stored in #Salesforce, and keep business users confident that they can rely on the system for decision-making. So don't be d...2022-12-1415 min
Mums On Cloud NineHow to Influence and Lead as a Salesforce ProfessionalOn this episode of Mums on Cloud Nine I am joined by two special guests to discuss the important topic of leadership skills as a Salesforce admin. David Giller is the Founder & CEO of Brainiate – a Salesforce training and consultancy firm. He also has a weekly live YouTube show to help people develop their leadership skills as a Salesforce profesisonal. Jodi Hrbek is a Salesforce expert with over 20 years experience as a consultant and director. She is also the author of Rock your Role as a Salesforce Admin, which you can buy now. A Sale...2022-06-2049 min
The Cloud Consulting JournalDavid Giller of Brainiate: Guiding the Way in SalesforceIn this episode, I interview David Giller, the founder, and CEO of Brainiate. Brainiate helps organizations use Salesforce better and trains administrators and users on the platform. David also puts out a ton of entertaining content about Salesforce through the Brainiate YouTube Channel and the Brainiate Show. David is a big personality and contributes a lot to the Salesforce community - I know you'll enjoy our discussion.2022-05-3040 minThe Brainiate ShowHow to Pursue the Career of Your Dreams | An Interview with Ben McCarthy aka SalesforceBenIn this episode, you'll get a rare behind-the-scenes glimpse into the legend behind SalesforceBen. I interview Ben McCarthy, otherwise known as Salesforce Ben. During our discussion, Ben gives us a glimpse into how SalesforceBen churns out amazing content for the Salesforce community regularly. Ben also explains the role that Personal Branding has played in his career path and growth of SalesforceBen. In addition, Ben and I talk about some of the behind-the-scenes (unglamorous) work that goes into running a business and what it's like to be an entrepreneur. We touch on some of the common myths that people have...2022-01-1645 minThe Brainiate ShowHow to Handle Low User Adoption of SalesforceSalesforce is known for its versatility and ability to automate tedious tasks, but if it's not properly implemented, users may not be willing to adopt it. A successful Salesforce implementation can bring your business to the next level, but a failed implementation can leave you high and dry. Grab your headphones and listen to this insightful interview with Paul Ginsberg as he shares the different reasons for low user adoption and the simple, practical, and powerful ways you can tackle it! Spoiler Alert: No additional apps are necessary!2022-01-121h 05The Brainiate ShowWhy Businesses Want To Use Salesforce EinsteinIn this podcast, Salesforce’s SVP of Product Management and GM of Einstein, Marco Casalaina discusses how AI is revolutionizing the way businesses interact with their data. Casalaina talks about major advances in machine learning that can now do some work for us more effectively than humans ever could before. One example is Einstein Lead Scoring. The Einstein AI platform creates a model for each lead in Salesforce, to help organizations prioritize their prospects based on data that's unique to them.2021-12-0336 minThe Brainiate ShowCommunity Involvement: The Key to a Successful Salesforce CareerOne way to set yourself apart in the tech world is through building community connections. In this podcast episode, Meagan Diegelman will share some powerful tips for making your Salesforce career sing by successfully engaging with the community! The key to success? Connecting with others and lending a hand when you can. It takes more than one person to make an event happen, so be proactive about volunteering or assisting on committees where their activities align with your interests!2021-12-0232 minThe Brainiate ShowHow to Improve Data Quality and User Adoption of Salesforce | an interview with Andrew FragiasData is the lifeblood of any business's database, and Salesforce Administrators understand that having clean data is vital for a company's success on the Salesforce platform. A poorly managed database may result in a decline in productivity and revenue for your business. As a result, it's critical to have procedures in place to improve data quality. User adoption plummets when a company's database is unreliable, as the organization's centralized database is untrustworthy. During this podcast interview, Andrew Fragias discusses the importance of data quality and how any company may boost its quality to increase end-user adoption of...2021-11-2243 minThe Brainiate ShowSo You Want to Be a Salesforce Expert? | an interview with Skye TylerMany people have a hard time navigating their Salesforce careers. They don't know what to do with themselves, where to go, and how they should get there. To be successful at anything in life, you must have a strategy for attack - a plan that will get you off to a good start. Skye Tyler is an expert on this topic and she shares her tips on how you can navigate your career like a pro! This podcast interview will give you all the tools necessary for success in your Salesforce career. You'll learn about...2021-11-1955 minThe Brainiate ShowSalesforce Career Advice for Aspiring ProfessionalsSalesforce professionals are in high demand, but it can be hard to find your niche. There are so many different types of roles and responsibilities that you could take on as a Salesforce professional, which means there's no one-size-fits all approach for finding the right job. It's easy to get lost in the sea of opportunities. What you're about to hear is an excerpt from the Brainiate Show LIVESTREAM from November 2, 2021, where I, along with co-host Melissa Linenberger provided some of the most up-to-date career advice for Salesforce professionals to help you find your niche...2021-11-0826 minThe Brainiate ShowSecrets of a Successful Salesforce Training Program | an interview with Heather BlackIf you want your Salesforce users to know how to use the software, you'll need a training strategy for them. This podcast interview with Heather Black discusses the techniques for creating a successful Salesforce training plan, including how to put it into action and what you should think about while developing your own.2021-11-0536 minThe Brainiate ShowSalesforce DevOps: Improving Your Success Rates With Proper PlanningWith companies scrambling to get their Salesforce configuration updates up and running, Salesforce DevOps is a popular topic in the industry. You may not be aware of the significant impact a good DevOps approach can have on your company's success. When you consider what DevOps can do for your business, you'll be thankful that you made the investment! During this podcast interview, Andrew Davis explains how a strong DevOps strategy may make all the difference for your company's internal Salesforce releases. I'm certain you'll enjoy listening to this discussion as much as I enjoyed doing...2021-11-0432 minThe Brainiate ShowHow to Be a Successful Salesforce Professional: An In-Depth Interview with Ian GottsThese days, there is a lot of competition for people with Salesforce expertise. With the ever-growing number of businesses adopting the Salesforce platform, it's no wonder that there is a shortage of qualified professionals who know how to use it. Ian Gotts has been working with Salesforce for over 20 years and knows what it takes to be successful as a professional in this competitive, and ever-changing landscape. Learn about his insights on what it takes to manage Salesforce projects successfully, and the critical skills needed to crush it in today's job market.2021-11-0249 minThe Brainiate ShowLIVE: 10/26/21: User Adoption | Inline Editing on Reports | Open Q&AUSER ADOPTION: Salesforce is a great tool for your business. But if you're struggling with low user adoption, it can be tough to know what to do. During this episode you'll learn how to: understand the different reasons why people don't adopt Salesforce and how they might feel about using it; identify where you need help in order to improve adoption of Salesforce; create an implementation plan that will work! INLINE EDITING ON REPORTS: During this segment, we will go over how to use inline editing of reports in Salesforce. 2021-10-2650 minThe Brainiate ShowUnderstanding Pardot: The Ultimate Guide for Salesforce AdminsIn this podcast, Andrea Terrell shares advice for Salesforce Admins on how they can level up their Pardot skills. She has a proven track record of success and she’s here now with some secrets from the trenches!2021-10-2637 min
The Brainiate ShowDeveloping Your Salesforce Career with Ben FullerManaging your Salesforce career is important. You are the CEO of yourself, so it's essential to take responsibility for your own development and career growth. This includes ensuring that you have a personal roadmap-a plan for self-development that you can follow. It also includes being aware of what skills you need to acquire in order to move forward within the company at which you work.2021-10-1920 minThe Brainiate ShowEp20 - Salesforce Topic Ideas to Grow Your Personal BrandClick here to get your downloadable PDF https://brainiate.lpages.co/salesforce-content-ideas-to-grow-your-personal-brand/2020-06-2506 min
Two WIT podcastEp 48 - #PodcastOfPodcasts v2#ILikePeopleButIDontLikePeople #WellItsFrench #Artisanal #GoodStory #NerdStore Two WIT features: One of These Things YappExchange System Dot Debug Brainiate Code Coverage Good Day Sir2018-11-1750 minThe Brainiate ShowEp19 - How Salesforce is Transforming HealthcareI recently sat down for a chat with Jeff Satterwhite. Jeff is a Certified Senior Product Owner for Salesforce at Adventist Health System in Florida. During our chat, Jeff explains which Salesforce products and third party apps are being used at Adventist Health System, and how Salesforce has helped transform internal operations to provide best-in-class experience for patients and their family members at Adventist. Link to show notes: https://goo.gl/62ystX2018-02-261h 01The Brainiate ShowEp18 - How Do I Become A Salesforce MVP?Show notes: https://goo.gl/36JQvG2018-02-0715 minThe Brainiate ShowEp17 - How to bring the power of Salesforce to your inbox w Cirrus InsightClick here for the Show Notes and Show Transcript - https://goo.gl/UpAZW42018-02-0252 minThe Brainiate ShowEp16 - My manager won't let me do Salesforce Admin stuff...HELP!2018-01-2913 minThe Brainiate ShowEp15 - How to fix your biggest challenges with Salesforce configuration and adoption2018-01-2939 minThe Brainiate ShowEp14 - How to manage duplicates in SalesforceShow Notes: Get 1 FREE Audible Book (New Accounts): audible.brainiateshow.com Resources to help you manage duplicates: How to use Salesforce Matching Rules Trailhead: Duplicate Management In Salesforce Classic: How to merge duplicate contacts How to merge duplicate accounts In Lightning Experience Using the Potential Duplicates Component Cloudingo2018-01-1030 minThe Brainiate ShowHow to Become A Salesforce Rockstar Through TrailheadIn this episode, I sit down for a chat with Dana Hall. Dana is a Trailhead Engagement Marketing Manager at Salesforce. Dana shares with us some of the best kept secrets regarding Trailhead - including some hidden gems, best practices and tips for getting the most out of this incredibly useful, free and life-changing tool. Show notes: http://brainiate.blogspot.com/2017/04/the-brainiate-show-how-to-become.html2017-05-0144 minThe Brainiate ShowMisty Jones Reveals How She Earned 3 Salesforce Certifications in One Week!In this episode I sit down for a chat with Misty Jones. Misty is a Senior Salesforce Administrator at Mutual of Omaha Bank, based out of Scottsdale, Arizona. Misty has earned 6 Salesforce Certifications. 3 Certifications in 1 week - at Destination Success 2017! Within the next half hour, you will hear Misty share her experience at Destination Success 2017: the prep work she did prior to attending, the intense experience during Destination Success and the accomplishments she came away with as a result of her hard work. Misty explains how she was initially introduced to Salesforce, reveals how she handles end user training, duplicate management...2017-04-1040 minThe Brainiate ShowDaniel Peter Reveals His Salesforce Superhero SecretsIn this episode I sit down for a chat with Daniel Peter, Salesforce MVP, Bay Area Salesforce Developer User Group Organizer and Lead Applications Engineer at Kenandy. Daniel shares his wild experiences at three Salesforce community events: Tahoe Dreamin', Snowforce and Punta Dreamin'. I think Daniel traveled more in the last few weeks than I did in the last 15 years. Daniel gives us some insight and advice on how he uses Salesforce to solve common business problems using both native and custom solutions in ways that are both efficient and effective. Show notes: http://brainiate.blogspot.com/2017/04/the-brainiate-show-daniel-peter-reveals.html2017-04-0650 minThe Brainiate ShowGillian Bruce's Tips to Become a Rockstar Salesforce AdminIn this episode I sit down with Salesforce Admin Evangelist, Gillian Bruce. Gillian reveals what it's like to be an Admin Evangelist, some interesting experiences as co-host of the Salesforce Admins Podcast (formerly known as the ButtonClick Admin Podcast), and Gillian shares valuable advice to people who are new to Salesforce. Show notes: http://brainiate.blogspot.com/2017/04/the-brainiate-show-gillian-bruces-tips.html2017-04-0238 minTwo WIT podcastEp 15 - #TechnologyTranslator Missy Longshore#ANormalHumanPace #IAintGotTimeForThat #StressEatingIsDelicious #NoJudgementZone #LongTimeListenerFirstTimeCaller #WeCouldBeAThruple #OneWomanShow #ConstantlyLearning #HopesAndDreams #TwoLIT A little getting to know you over stress relief and our coping mechanisms (or lack thereof). Then we dive into it with Missy Longshore, who started her Salesforce career by actively not wanting to use it (#spoileralert she then fell in love with it). Find out which host Missy would likely be married to if we were in an NPSP Household together plus other great thoughts about needs of Nonprofits and their “carrots vs. sticks” around Lightning. She loves working for herself (although it can be s...2017-03-241h 13The Brainiate ShowJason Atwood Shares Secrets to Success on the Salesforce PlatformIn this episode, I chat with Jason Atwood. Jason is co-founder & COO of Arkus, Co-host of the CloudFocus Weekly podcast, Salesforce MVP & certified Salesforce consultant. Jason shares some insights and perspectives on Destination Success, explains how Quora and StackExchange are probably the best kept secret tools used by Salesforce Developers, and gives us his top picks for favorite apps on the AppExchange. Show notes: https://goo.gl/AWJbpp 2017-03-241h 00The Brainiate ShowCaleb Steen Explains How to Visualize Your Salesforce Data Geographically with MapAnythingIn this episode, I sit down for a chat with Caleb Steen. Caleb is a Manager for SMB Solution Engineering at MapAnything, based in Charlotte, NC. Caleb gives us a glimpse into his own introduction to Salesforce, while also providing some great insight on how organizations improve their strategic planning by visually displaying their Salesforce data based on geographical territories using a bit of magic from MapAnything. Caleb shares some interesting and creative examples of how a waste management company uses MapAnything to track the location and delivery of their dumpsters using MapAnything and Salesforce. Link to show notes: h...2017-03-2225 minThe Brainiate ShowDenise Carbone's Salesforce Tips, Tricks & ExpertiseIn this episode I chat with Denise Carbone. Denise is Director of Client Engagements at RelationEdge, based in Chicago. Denise is a Salesforce MVP, a Chicago User Group Leader and an all around awesome person. During our chat, Denise shares valuable insights - explaining how she persisted and overcame her initial frustration and anxiety with Salesforce to become a Salesforce evangelist and community rockstar! Show notes can be found at: https://goo.gl/KYOwI72017-03-1031 minThe Brainiate ShowWisdom, Advice & Networking Tips From Salesforce Rockstar - Justice SikakaneIn this episode, we hear from Justice Sikakane, Certified Salesforce Administrator at Cargill, based in Minnesota. Justice has earned over 100 badges on Trailhead, which is an impressive feat by itself. Justice is also an emerging speaker at multiple community led events. In this episode Justice shares his valuable insights and wisdom on managing the Salesforce landscape, connecting with others in the Salesforce community and continuously learning along the way. Justice is quick to turn the tables a bit and ask me a few interesting Salesforce-related questions, too! Show notes can be found at: https://goo.gl/tYg1Qb2017-03-0658 minThe Brainiate ShowStuart Edeal Shares the Secrets to Success for Nonprofits on SalesforceIn this episode, Stuart Edeal shares the secrets to success for nonprofits on Salesforce while providing a 360 degree view of constituents, donors and volunteers. Stuart also shared his experience in overcoming a career hurdle through his involvement in the local Salesforce user group. Show notes: https://goo.gl/5crtgK2017-02-2836 minThe Brainiate ShowOhad Idan Leverages Salesforce to Become A Process NinjaIn this episode we hear from Ohad Idan, who shares his unique experience getting introduced to the Salesforce platform through the perspective of process improvement, which I found particularly impactful. Ohad shares some of his insight on the huge impact he has had on business operations through his knowledge and expertise on the Salesforce platform. Click here to access the show notes: https://goo.gl/pWHZAu2017-02-2335 minThe Brainiate ShowBen Bolopue Gains Salesforce Superpowers Through The Salesforce CommunityIn this episode, Ben Bolopue shares his bumpy introduction to the Salesforce platform, giving him a unique opportunity to become a superhero within his organization as the Salesforce Admin. Ben shares some insights on how he developed fantastic friendships within the Salesforce community and taps into other Salesforce experts to develop new superpowers on a regular basis. Check out the show notes at: https://goo.gl/m48gdj2017-02-1941 min
The Brainiate ShowAmy Oplinger's Journey From Stellar Sales Rep to Awesome Salesforce AdminIn this episode, we hear from Salesforce Administrator, Sales Cloud Consultant & Cleveland Women In Tech Group Leader, Amy Oplinger. Amy walks us through her career path pivoting from stellar Sales Rep to Awesome Salesforce Admin. Amy also gives us a glimpse into the notorious GIF SQUAD, and how she connected with other influencers in the Salesforce community. Check out the show notes at: https://goo.gl/EvgfZ92017-02-1340 minThe Brainiate ShowSalesforce Insights and Wisdom From Eric DreshfieldIn my inaugural episode of The Brainiate Show I sit down for a chat with Salesforce MVP, Eric Dreshfield. Eric shares his experience getting introduced to the world of Salesforce, to become a Salesforce User Group leader for Southern Indiana, and founder of Midwest Dreamin'. Check out the show notes at: https://goo.gl/UX0tFO2017-02-1245 min