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The Salesforce Admins PodcastThe Salesforce Admins PodcastCleaning Data for AI Starts With Context, Not PerfectionToday on the Salesforce Admins Podcast, we talk to Chris Emmett, Salesforce Solution Architect at Capgemini. Join us as we chat about how to clean up your data to prepare your org for Agentforce, and why data without context is useless. You should subscribe for the full episode, but here are a few takeaways from our conversation with Chris Emmett. AI requires clean data I caught up with Chris hot on the heels of his TDX London session, “Prep Like a Pro: Clean Data and Metadata for Agentforce.” He’s an experienced Salesforce consul...2025-07-2440 minThe Salesforce Admins PodcastThe Salesforce Admins PodcastHow Should I Clean Metadata for Salesforce AI Agents?Today on the Salesforce Admins Podcast, we talk to Jonathan Fox, Head of Salesforce Architecture at IntellectAI. Join us as we chat about why we should rethink how we label, structure, and maintain Salesforce metadata. You should subscribe for the full episode, but here are a few takeaways from our conversation with Jonathan Fox. How do you know if your metadata needs to be cleaned up? When we were trying to implement Agentforce on the Admin Evangelist org, we came to a sobering realization. Despite all the content we create on how to...2025-07-1729 minSalesforce Admins PodcastSalesforce Admins PodcastHow Should I Clean Metadata for Salesforce AI Agents?Today on the Salesforce Admins Podcast, we talk to Jonathan Fox, Head of Salesforce Architecture at IntellectAI. Join us as we chat about why we should rethink how we label, structure, and maintain Salesforce metadata. You should subscribe for the full episode, but here are a few takeaways from our conversation with Jonathan Fox. How do you know if your metadata needs to be cleaned up? When we were trying to implement Agentforce on the Admin Evangelist org, we came to a sobering realization. Despite all the content we create on how to...2025-07-1729 minThe Salesforce Admins PodcastThe Salesforce Admins PodcastHow Are 2025 Admin Predictions Holding Up So Far?Today on the Salesforce Admins Podcast, we talk to Jennifer Lee, Joshua Birk, and Kate Lessard from the Admin Evangelist team at Salesforce. Join us as we revisit the team’s predictions from the beginning of the year for how Agentforce will change the game for admins in 2025.  You should subscribe for the full episode, but here are a few takeaways from our conversation. Agentforce content highlights from 2024 I started by asking the team which content from 2024 still holds up. Between “Automate This!” and “How I Solved It”, Jen puts a lot of grea...2025-07-1020 minThe Salesforce Admins PodcastThe Salesforce Admins PodcastFrom Static Pages to Smart Experiences: A Sneak Peek at Generative CanvasToday on the Salesforce Admins Podcast, we talk to Brinkal Janani, Director of Product Management at Salesforce. Join us as we chat about how Generative Canvas will help admins create dynamic, personalized user experiences. You should subscribe for the full episode, but here are a few takeaways from our conversation with Brinkal Janani. What is Generative Canvas? Brinkal was on the team of engineers that built Dynamic Forms. Since then, he’s been looking for new ways to help admins build dynamic user experiences without code. That’s why I was so excited to s...2025-07-0324 minThe Salesforce Admins PodcastThe Salesforce Admins PodcastWhat Can Salesforce Admins Do With Slack and Agents?Today on the Salesforce Admins Podcast, we talk to Kurtis Kemple, Senior Director of Developer Relations at Slack. Join us as we chat about what’s possible when you combine Slack, Salesforce, and AI agents. You should subscribe for the full episode, but here are a few takeaways from our conversation with Kurtis Kemple. Starting at square one in tech Kurtis’s path to his career in tech is truly inspiring. Not only is he a completely self-taught programmer, but he learned those skills while incarcerated. It was hard to get any sort of j...2025-06-2638 minThe Salesforce Admins PodcastThe Salesforce Admins PodcastWhy Small Businesses Benefit From Agentforce Right NowToday on the Salesforce Admins Podcast, we talk to Michael Rose, Senior Director of SMB Solution Engineering at Salesforce. Join us as we chat about the ever-evolving role of the Salesforce Admin and why now’s the time to start exploring what AI can do for your org. You should subscribe for the full episode, but here are a few takeaways from our conversation with Michael Rose. The parallel between admins and solution engineers It’s always a pleasure to sit down and talk about Salesforce with Mike Rose. In his new role as S...2025-06-1947 minSalesforce Admins PodcastSalesforce Admins PodcastWhy Small Businesses Benefit from Agentforce Right NowToday on the Salesforce Admins Podcast, we talk to Michael Rose, Senior Director of SMB Solution Engineering at Salesforce. Join us as we chat about the ever-evolving role of the Salesforce Admin and why now’s the time to start exploring what AI can do for your org. You should subscribe for the full episode, but here are a few takeaways from our conversation with Michael Rose. The parallel between admins and solution engineers It’s always a pleasure to sit down and talk about Salesforce with Mike Rose. In his new role as S...2025-06-1947 minThe Salesforce Admins PodcastThe Salesforce Admins PodcastSummer ’25 Brings Game-Changing Tools for Salesforce AdminsToday on the Salesforce Admins Podcast, we talk to Jennifer Lee, Lead Admin Evangelist at Salesforce. Join us as we chat about what’s coming in the Summer ’25 release and the features that will make your life easier as an admin. You should subscribe for the full episode, but here are a few takeaways from our conversation with Jennifer Lee. The Summer ’25 release is coming soon It’s that time of year again. The time for popsicles, backyard barbecues, and the Summer ’25 Release. So I’ve brought none other than Jennifer Lee on the pod to t...2025-06-1227 minThe Salesforce Admins PodcastThe Salesforce Admins PodcastUse Metadata To Empower Salesforce AgentsToday on the Salesforce Admins Podcast, we talk to Joshua Birk, Admin Evangelist at Salesforce. Join us as we chat about why your metadata is crucial for building effective AI agents. You should subscribe for the full episode, but here are a few takeaways from our conversation with Joshua Birk. Why multi-tenancy still matters for Agentforce As the Admin Evangelist team has been helping people get started with Agentforce, we’ve noticed that the key to unlocking this new technology is to revisit some of the oldest concepts about the Salesforce platform. ...2025-06-0531 minThe Salesforce Admins PodcastThe Salesforce Admins PodcastCuriosity Is the Key to Learning AgentforceToday on the Salesforce Admins Podcast, we talk to Amit Malik, the Content Portfolio Lead for AI within Product Education at Salesforce. Join us as we chat about how admins should approach learning Agentforce and bringing AI to their organizations. You should subscribe for the full episode, but here are a few takeaways from our conversation with Amit Malik. Learning AI starts with filtering out the noise We often get asked where admins should get started with learning Agentforce, so I brought Amit on the pod to get the inside scoop. In his...2025-05-2926 minThe Salesforce Admins PodcastThe Salesforce Admins PodcastWhy Secure AI Starts With You: What Admins Must Know About AgentforceToday on the Salesforce Admins Podcast, we talk to Sri Srinivasan, Senior Director of Information Security at Salesforce. Join us as we chat about what admins need to know about Agentforce and how to build secure AI experiences. You should subscribe for the full episode, but here are a few takeaways from our conversation with Sri Srinivasan. A quick heads-up before we get started: This episode may include forward-looking statements—things we’re excited about, but not yet available. So please make any purchasing decisions based only on products and features that are curr...2025-05-2229 minThe Salesforce Admins PodcastThe Salesforce Admins PodcastHow Salesforce Is Transforming Certification for New and Experienced UsersToday on the Salesforce Admins Podcast, we talk to Dana Walton, Senior Manager of Credential Programs and Operations at Salesforce. Join us as we chat about how the certification experience is evolving with smarter personalization, easier access, and a learning journey built just for you. You should subscribe for the full episode, but here are […] The post How Salesforce Is Transforming Certification for New and Experienced Users appeared first on Salesforce Admins.2025-05-1526 minThe Salesforce Admins PodcastThe Salesforce Admins PodcastBuilding With Agentforce and Flow: A Developer’s Hackathon ExperienceToday on the Salesforce Admins Podcast, we talk to Melissa Hansen, Co-Founder and Principal Architect at HiFi Consulting Group, RAD Women Curriculum Lead, and Salesforce MVP. Join us as we chat about her journey from fixing printers to developing an agent-powered scheduling tool in the TDX Agentforce Hackathon on Team MH4. You should subscribe for […] The post Building With Agentforce and Flow: A Developer’s Hackathon Experience appeared first on Salesforce Admins.2025-05-0833 minThe Salesforce Admins PodcastThe Salesforce Admins PodcastTransforming Conference Scheduling With AgentforceToday on the Salesforce Admins Podcast, we talk to Marisa Hambleton, Chief Delivery Officer and Founder of MH2X, and a member of the Salesforce MVP Hall of Fame. Join us as we chat about her experience in the TDX Agentforce Hackathon as a member of team MH4 and why clean data is essential for AI. […] The post Transforming Conference Scheduling With Agentforce appeared first on Salesforce Admins.2025-05-0123 minThe Salesforce Admins PodcastThe Salesforce Admins PodcastWhen Collaboration Meets Agentforce: The MH4 Hackathon StoryToday on the Salesforce Admins Podcast, we talk to Melissa Hill Dees, nonprofit Salesforce consultant and Salesforce MVP. Join us as we chat about how her TDX Hackathon team built a conference scheduling agent from scratch in 16 hours. You should subscribe for the full episode, but here are a few takeaways from our conversation […] The post When Collaboration Meets Agentforce: The MH4 Hackathon Story appeared first on Salesforce Admins.2025-04-2427 minThe Salesforce Admins PodcastThe Salesforce Admins PodcastLevel Up: The Admin’s Action Plan for Thriving in the Agentforce EraToday on the Salesforce Admins Podcast, we talk to Dorian Earl, Salesforce Admin and Founder of Development Consulting Partners, LLC. Join us as we chat about the 5 steps admins can take today to lead the charge in the Agentforce era. You should subscribe for the full episode, but here are a few takeaways from […] The post Level Up: The Admin’s Action Plan for Thriving in the Agentforce Era appeared first on Salesforce Admins.2025-04-1739 minThe Salesforce Admins PodcastThe Salesforce Admins PodcastHow Data Cloud Enhances Contextual AI for Salesforce AdminsToday on the Salesforce Admins Podcast, we talk to Mehmet Orun, SVP, GM, and Data Strategist at PeerNova. Join us as we chat about how to use Data Cloud to create trustworthy AI experiences. You should subscribe for the full episode, but here are a few takeaways from our conversation with Mehmet Orun. How Data […] The post How Data Cloud Enhances Contextual AI for Salesforce Admins appeared first on Salesforce Admins.2025-04-1026 minThe Salesforce Admins PodcastThe Salesforce Admins PodcastBuilding Secure AI Agents with Salesforce AgentforceToday on the Salesforce Admins Podcast, we talk to Sri Srinivasan, Senior Director of Information Security at Salesforce. Join us as we chat about his recent presentation at TDX and how to build secure, reliable AI experiences with Agentforce. You should subscribe for the full episode, but here are a few takeaways from our conversation […] The post Building Secure AI Agents with Salesforce Agentforce appeared first on Salesforce Admins.2025-04-0329 minThe Salesforce Admins PodcastThe Salesforce Admins PodcastReal Talk for Admins on Content, Conferences, and AgentforceToday on the Salesforce Admins Podcast, we talk to Joy Shutters-Helbing, Senior Manager of Salesforce Practice at Captech and Salesforce MVP Hall-of-Famer, and Mike Reynolds, Senior Product Marketing Manager at Slack. Join us as we chat about creating community content, navigating conference submissions, and their new podcast, The JAM. You should subscribe for the full […] The post Real Talk for Admins on Content, Conferences, and Agentforce appeared first on Salesforce Admins.2025-03-2726 minSalesforce Admins PodcastSalesforce Admins PodcastReal Talk for Admins on Content, Conferences, and AgentforceReal Talk for Admins on Content, Conferences, and Agentforce   Today on the Salesforce Admins Podcast, we talk to Joy Shutters-Helbing, Senior Manager of Salesforce Practice at Captech and Salesforce MVP Hall-of-Famer, and Mike Reynolds, Senior Product Marketing Manager at Slack.   Join us as we chat about creating community content, navigating conference submissions, and their new podcast, the Jam Pod.   You should subscribe for the full episode, but here are a few takeaways from our conversation with Joy Shutters-Helbing and Mike Reynolds. Catch Mike and Joy (and me) on The...2025-03-2726 minThe JAM podThe JAM podS02E04 - Mike Gerholdt - CommunityWe sit down with Mike Gerholdt to talk all things Community. 2025-03-2545 minThe Salesforce Admins PodcastThe Salesforce Admins PodcastAI-Powered Dynamic Layouts for Salesforce AdminsToday on the Salesforce Admins Podcast, we talk to Brinkal Janani, Director of Product Management at Salesforce. Join us as we chat about the future of AI-powered customization that’s coming with Generative Canvas. You should subscribe for the full episode, but here are a few takeaways from our conversation with Brinkal.  Build dynamic experiences for […] The post AI-Powered Dynamic Layouts for Salesforce Admins appeared first on Salesforce Admins.2025-03-2024 minThe Salesforce Admins PodcastThe Salesforce Admins PodcastWhat Role Does AI Play in Consulting and Salesforce Admin Work?Today on the Salesforce Admins Podcast, we talk to Megan Tuano, Sr. Business Analyst at Accenture Federal Services and an amazing YouTube content creator. Join us as we chat about how she uses AI in her consulting and Salesforce Admin work, and how she’s built a career in tech without a traditional tech background. You […] The post What Role Does AI Play in Consulting and Salesforce Admin Work? appeared first on Salesforce Admins.2025-03-1327 minSalesforce Admins PodcastSalesforce Admins PodcastUnlocking More Value in Salesforce With Foundations for Sales and ServiceToday on the Salesforce Admins Podcast, we talk to Eddie Cliff, VP of Product Management at Salesforce.   Join us as we chat about Salesforce Foundations and why it’s the key to unlocking the power of Agentforce.   You should subscribe for the full episode, but here are a few takeaways from our conversation with Eddie Cliff. Introducing Salesforce Foundations Everyone’s excited about Agentforce and everything you can do when you combine Salesforce with AI. But what about smaller orgs? How will EE or UE orgs be able to keep u...2025-02-2027 minMarketing Over Coffee Marketing PodcastMarketing Over Coffee Marketing PodcastCRM Update with Mike Gerholdt!In this Marketing Over Coffee: Nobody knows more about the Admin Community than Mike and he brings us the latest! Direct Link to File Brought to you by our sponsors: Wix Studio and NetSuite Going from back in the days of The Button Click Admin Podcast to The Salesforce Admins Podcast Coffee endures Back in the days of Personal Brand Creating the community when CRM evoloved to the point where it could be administrated without having to write code Not just...2024-12-2700 minMarketing Over CoffeeMarketing Over CoffeeCRM Update with Mike Gerholdt!In this Marketing Over Coffee: Nobody knows more about the Admin Community than Mike and he brings us the latest! Direct Link to File Brought to you by our sponsors: Wix Studio and NetSuite Going from back in the days of The Button Click Admin Podcast to The Salesforce Admins Podcast Coffee endures Back in […] The post CRM Update with Mike Gerholdt! appeared first on Marketing Over Coffee Marketing Podcast.2024-12-2726 minMarketing Over CoffeeMarketing Over CoffeeCRM Update with Mike Gerholdt!In this Marketing Over Coffee: Nobody knows more about the Admin Community than Mike and he brings us the latest! Direct Link to File Brought to you by our sponsors: Wix Studio and NetSuite Going from back in the days of The Button Click Admin Podcast to The Salesforce Admins Podcast Coffee endures Back in the days of Personal Brand Creating the community when CRM evoloved to the point where it could be administrated without having to write code Not just running the system...2024-12-2726 minSalesforce Admins PodcastSalesforce Admins PodcastHow Can Small Teams Benefit from Salesforce Foundations and Generative AI?Today on the Salesforce Admins Podcast, we talk to Andrew Russo, Salesforce Architect at BACA Systems. Join us as we chat about Salesforce Foundations and why it’s a game changer for solo admins and small orgs. You should subscribe for the full episode, but here are a few takeaways from our conversation with Andrew Russo. The solo admin guide to Dreamforce Andrew calls himself a Salesforce Archi-admin-eloper. At BACA Systems he’s a team of one, managing a complex org with all sorts of flows and customizations. Despite his busy schedule, he also...2024-11-2128 minSalesforce Admins PodcastSalesforce Admins PodcastHow Can Salesforce Admins Leverage Foundations to Prepare for Agentforce?Today on the Salesforce Admins Podcast, we talk to Eddie Cliff, VP of Product Management at Salesforce. Join us as we chat about Salesforce Foundations and how it can give you access to even more capabilities within Sales, Service, and beyond. You should subscribe for the full episode, but here are a few takeaways from our conversation with Eddie Cliff. Introduction to Salesforce Foundations Eddie is the lead PM for Salesforce Foundations, and he’s here to tell us how it can be a game-changer for orgs looking to incorporate AI. Now, if yo...2024-10-2427 minSalesforce Admins PodcastSalesforce Admins PodcastThe Future of Salesforce SetupToday on the Salesforce Admins Podcast, we talk to Ben Sklar, Director of Product Management at Salesforce.   Join us as we chat about how he’s making setup into a better, more consistent experience.   You should subscribe for the full episode, but here are a few takeaways from our conversation with Ben Sklar. The problems with Salesforce setup If there’s one thing Salesforce Admins know a lot about, it’s setup. It’s time-consuming, complicated, and varies wildly depending on what you’re looking at. Answering a simple question lik...2024-09-2623 minSalesforce Admins PodcastSalesforce Admins PodcastEffective Process Documentation for Salesforce AdminsToday on the Salesforce Admins Podcast, we talk to Jennifer Cole, Director of Business Intelligence and Automation at 908 Devices. Join us as we chat about why understanding and documenting your business processes is critical for collecting quality data in your org. You should subscribe for the full episode, but here are a few takeaways from our conversation with Jennifer Cole. Admins connect the dots Jen recently co-presented at World Tour Boston about business processes and data strategy, and I wanted to get her on the pod to tell you all about it. “Data is...2024-08-0835 minSalesforce Admins PodcastSalesforce Admins PodcastWhat Makes Prompt Builder Essential for Salesforce Admins?Today on the Salesforce Admins Podcast, we talk to Elizabeth Awad, Associate Product Manager for Prompt Builder at Salesforce. Join us as we chat about how you can use Prompt Builder to simplify users’ daily tasks by integrating generative AI moments powered by prompt templates into their workflows. You should subscribe for the full episode, but here are a few takeaways from our conversation with Elizabeth Awad. What’s the difference between Einstein Copilot and Prompt Builder? There’s been a lot of buzz around Prompt Builder these days, so I was excited to get...2024-08-0125 minSalesforce Admins PodcastSalesforce Admins PodcastWhat Are the Key Features of Salesforce's Model Builder?Today on the Salesforce Admins Podcast, it’s another deep dive with Josh Birk as he talks to Bobby Brill, Senior Director of Product for Einstein Discovery. Join us as we chat about how you can use Model Builder to harness the power of AI with clicks, not code. You should subscribe for the full episode, but here are a few takeaways from our conversation with Bobby Brill. What is Model Builder? Bobby started his career at Salesforce in Customer Success before working on Wave Analytics. These days, he’s the Senior Director of P...2024-07-2529 minSalesforce Admins PodcastSalesforce Admins PodcastUnderstanding the Importance of Data Health in SalesforceToday on the Salesforce Admins Podcast, we talk to Mehmet Orun, GM and Data Strategist at PeerNova. Join us as we chat about why data health is easier than you think and what you can do to get started. You should subscribe for the full episode, but here are a few takeaways from our conversation with Mehmet Orun. Healthy data drives business outcomes We talk a lot about getting your data ready for AI, but there’s a simpler question you need to ask yourself: is your data driving business outcomes? After all, AI...2024-07-1835 minSalesforce Admins PodcastSalesforce Admins PodcastWhy Mentorship is Crucial in the Salesforce EcosystemWhy Mentorship is Crucial in the Salesforce Ecosystem   Today on the Salesforce Admins Podcast, we talk to Warren Walters, Salesforce MVP and host of the Salesforce Mentor YouTube channel and website.   Join us as we chat about what admins and devs can learn from each other and why everyone can learn to code.   You should subscribe for the full episode, but here are a few takeaways from our conversation with Warren Walter. The rise of the Admin-eloper If you’ve ever taken a peek at Warre...2024-07-1131 minSalesforce Admins PodcastSalesforce Admins PodcastSalesforce Prompt Builder Features Every Admin Should KnowToday on the Salesforce Admins Podcast, it’s time for a deep dive with Josh Birk, who talks to Raveesh Raina, Principal Solutions Engineer at Salesforce. Join us as we chat about what Prompt Builder can do and how to write effective prompts. You should subscribe for the full episode, but here are a few takeaways from our conversation with Raveesh Raina. Intro to Prompt Builder Raveesh is the perfect person to talk to about Prompt Builder and all the cool stuff you can do with it. As a Solutions Engineer, he works wi...2024-06-2720 minSalesforce Admins PodcastSalesforce Admins PodcastWhat Are The Key Benefits of AI for Salesforce Admins?Today on the Salesforce Admins Podcast, we sit down for an Admin Evangelist roundtable discussion with Josh Birk, Jennifer Lee, and yours truly. Join us as we chat about how AI can help you be a better Salesforce Admin and what you can do to improve your prompts. You should subscribe for the full episode, but here are a few takeaways from our conversation with Josh Birk and Jen Lee. Practice your AI prompts With everything going on with Einstein Copilot and Prompt Builder, I wanted to bring the Admin Evangelists together to...2024-06-2024 minSalesforce Admins PodcastSalesforce Admins PodcastEnhancing Customer Engagement with Salesforce Data CloudToday on the Salesforce Admins Podcast, we talk to Chris Zullo, Global Practice Director of Customer 360 and Marketing at AllCloud. Join us as we chat about integrating Marketing Cloud and Data Cloud and how you can do more with your data. You should subscribe for the full episode, but here are a few takeaways from our conversation with Chris Zullo. Bring all your customer data together in Salesforce Chris is kind of my go-to Marketing Cloud guy, so I wanted to bring him on the pod to talk through how Data Cloud and...2024-06-1331 minSalesforce Admins PodcastSalesforce Admins PodcastWhat Should You Look for in a Salesforce Admin Job Description?Today on the Salesforce Admins Podcast, we talk to Joe Sterne, a Solutions Architect and Salesforce contractor. Join us as we chat about his tips for job interviews, what to look for in a job description, and how you can use AI to help you prep. You should subscribe for the full episode, but here are a few takeaways from our conversation with Joe Sterne. Contract work in the Salesforce ecosystem Last month, we talked to Jason Atwood about how to prepare for a Salesforce job interview. That episode was fantastic because Jason...2024-06-0638 minSalesforce Admins PodcastSalesforce Admins PodcastWhy Should You Integrate Data Cloud with Your Salesforce CRM?Today on the Salesforce Admins Podcast, we have another deep dive with Josh Birk, who talks to Shoby Abdi, Principle Architecture Evangelist at Salesforce. Join us as we chat about the Well-Architected framework, why you should start using Data Cloud, and what you need to do to get ready. You should subscribe for the full episode, but here are a few takeaways from our conversation with Shoby Abdi. The Well-Architected framework Shoby is the Principle Architecture Evangelist at Salesforce, and he’s come on the pod to tell us about the Salesforce Well-Architected fr...2024-05-3036 minSalesforce Admins PodcastSalesforce Admins PodcastBuilding a Better Future for Puppies with Salesforce SolutionsToday on the Salesforce Admins Podcast, we talk to Brandon Walton, President, Owner, and Principal Consultant at Cypress Learning Solutions. Join us as we chat about discovery, building trust, and why building with core Salesforce features is the best option for small organizations. You should subscribe for the full episode, but here are a few takeaways from our conversation with Brandon Walton. Creating a puppy pipeline in Salesforce Brandon started his career as a car salesman and support tech in the Redmond, Washington area when a fateful call with a tech executive who...2024-05-2334 minSalesforce Admins PodcastSalesforce Admins PodcastHow Can Solving Sudoku and Wordle Enhance Your Critical Thinking Skills?How Can Solving Sudoku and Wordle Enhance Your Critical Thinking Skills? Today on the Salesforce Admins Podcast, we talk to Rangsk, a Wordle and Sudoku YouTuber. Join us as we chat about critical thinking, problem solving, and why puzzles are a great way to practice and improve your thinking. You should subscribe for the full episode, but here are a few takeaways from our conversation with Rangsk. Who is Rangsk? I’m a big word puzzle fan. Sudoku, Wordle, Connections, I love ‘em all! I think they’re a great way to warm up your...2024-05-161h 00Salesforce Admins PodcastSalesforce Admins PodcastWhy Salesforce Community Events Are Crucial for Professional NetworkingToday on the Salesforce Admins Podcast, we talk to Michelle Blair, Community Manager at Salesforce. Join us as we chat about Salesforce Community Events, her work with local event organizers, and why you should attend one near you. You should subscribe for the full episode, but here are a few takeaways from our conversation with Michelle Blair. By Trailblazers, for Trailblazers Michelle is a part of the Trailblazer Community team, which helps millions of Salesforce users around the world come together and learn. I brought her on the pod to tell us about...2024-05-0927 minSalesforce Admins PodcastSalesforce Admins PodcastHow to Prepare for a Salesforce Job InterviewToday on the Salesforce Admins Podcast, we talk to Jason Atwood, CEO and Co-Founder of Arkus. Join us as we chat about landing your first Salesforce Admin role, from finding good opportunities to nailing the interview and more. You should subscribe for the full episode, but here are a few takeaways from our conversation with Jason Atwood. The 20/30/50 rule Jason has interviewed a lot of people for Salesforce roles in his 15 years in the ecosystem. His biggest piece of advice when looking for your first role is pretty simple: “Relax. It’s going to b...2024-05-0243 minSalesforce Admins PodcastSalesforce Admins PodcastUnlocking Diversity in Tech: a Deep Dive with Kat Holmes & Josh BirkToday on the Salesforce Admins Podcast, Admin Evangelist Josh Birk sits down with Kat Holmes, Chief Design Officer and EVP at Salesforce. Join us as we chat about diversity, accessibility, and her book, Mismatch: How Inclusion Shapes Design. You should subscribe for the full episode, but here are a few takeaways from our conversation with Kat Holmes. What is a mismatch? I brought Josh on the podcast to host this special deep dive episode of the Salesforce Admins Podcast, and we couldn’t think of a better guest than Kat Holmes. At Salesforce, sh...2024-04-2543 minSalesforce Admins PodcastSalesforce Admins PodcastData Cloud Enhancements that Admins Will Love!Today on the Salesforce Admins Podcast, we talk to Skip Sauls, Senior Director of Product Management at Salesforce. Join us as we chat about how Data Cloud can make it easier than ever to roll out enhancements to your org. You should subscribe for the full episode, but here are a few takeaways from our conversation with Skip Sauls. The challenges of working with external data sources Pulling data from external sources is always a challenge. For one thing, it usually requires a bunch of work on the backend to get things looking...2024-04-1830 minSalesforce Admins PodcastSalesforce Admins PodcastWhat Does the Future Hold for Salesforce Administration with AI Enhancements?Today on the Salesforce Admins Podcast, we talk to Lizz Hellinga, Consultant and Salesforce MVP. Join us as we chat about why product management principles Salesforce are crucial if you want to take advantage of new AI tools. You should subscribe for the full episode, but here are a few takeaways from our conversation with Lizz Hellinga. AI enhancements and what they mean for admins The last time I had Lizz on the pod, we talked about why clean data is crucial for AI tools. But with everything that Einstein Copilot and Prompt...2024-04-1130 minSalesforce Admins PodcastSalesforce Admins PodcastCan AI Enhance Salesforce Architecture and Decision-Making?Today on the Salesforce Admins Podcast, we talk to Tom Leddy, the Product Director of Well-Architected and Decision Guides at Salesforce. Join us as we chat about decision-making in the age of AI and why cleaning up your data is more important than ever. You should subscribe for the full episode, but here are a few takeaways from our conversation with Tom Leddy. Decision Guides and the Well-Architected Framework Almost exactly a year ago, we had Tom on the pod to talk about the Well-Architected Framework. I’ll link the episode below but To...2024-04-0423 minSalesforce Admins PodcastSalesforce Admins PodcastHow Can Automating with Slack Transform Your Workflow?Today on the Salesforce Admins Podcast, we talk to Jim Ray, Director of Developer Relations and Advocacy at Slack. Join us as we chat about automating in Slack and what’s coming with Slack AI. You should subscribe for the full episode, but here are a few takeaways from our conversation with Jim Ray. Slack is more than just a chat tool Jim gave a great breakout session at TDX on automating in Slack, so I wanted to bring him on the pod to tell us all about it. “If you’re just using Slack for co...2024-03-2836 minSalesforce Admins PodcastSalesforce Admins PodcastHow Do I Know What My Learning Style Is?Today on the Salesforce Admins Podcast, we talk to Lisa Tulchin, Senior Curriculum Developer at Salesforce. Join us as we chat about choosing the learning path that fits your learning style and strategies from training your users. You should subscribe for the full episode, but here are a few takeaways from our conversation with Lisa Tulchin. Choose a learning path that matches your learning style Lisa works on the Trailhead Academy Team, and I wanted to hear her take on a common question I get asked: “Should I work through Trailhead on my ow...2024-03-2138 minSalesforce Admins PodcastSalesforce Admins PodcastExplore Advanced Reporting Techniques with Evan PonterToday on the Salesforce Admins Podcast, we talk to Evan Ponter, Salesforce Consultant and Certified Application Architect. Join us as we chat about all things reporting from his breakout session at TDX. You should subscribe for the full episode, but here are a few takeaways from our conversation with Evan Ponter. A deep dive into Salesforce reporting We last spoke to Evan back in 2019. Since then, he’s struck out on his own as a Salesforce Consultant, where he helps businesses get everything they need out of Salesforce and their reporting. He recently di...2024-03-1429 minSalesforce Admins PodcastSalesforce Admins PodcastIntroduction to Copilot with Gary BrandeleerToday on the Salesforce Admins Podcast, we talk to Gary Brandeleer, Senior Director of Product Management, Emerging Tech and Products at Salesforce. Join us for a roundtable discussion of everything Copilot: what it can do, how you can customize it, and what you need to do to get your org ready to get the most out of it. You should subscribe for the full episode, but here are a few takeaways from our conversation with Gary Brandeleer and Josh Birk. What is Einstein Copilot? So there’s a big announcement at TDX today ab...2024-03-0734 minSalesforce Admins PodcastSalesforce Admins PodcastReplay: Sales Cloud Core with Ketan KarkhanisToday on the Salesforce Admins Podcast, we talk to Ketan Karkhanis, EVP and GM of Sales Cloud at Salesforce.  Join us for a replay of this episode about all of the new Sales Cloud features that have gone live recently and how you can use them to transform your organization. You should subscribe for the full episode, but here are a few takeaways from our conversation with Ketan Karkhanis. New features in Sales Cloud Over the last year, Sales Cloud has gotten a lot of new features and updates. That’s why I was...2024-02-2922 minSalesforce Admins PodcastSalesforce Admins PodcastCreate Content for Impactful Presentations with Ella MarksToday on the Salesforce Admins Podcast, we talk to Ella Marks, Senior Marketing Manager at Salesforce. Join us as we chat about the keys to creating a great presentation, how to prep, and how to always nail your ending. You should subscribe for the full episode, but here are a few takeaways from our conversation with Ella Marks. Presenting is a core skill for admins Presentations are an important part of every admin’s life. And I’m not just talking about speaking in front of your local user group. Admins present every time...2024-02-2231 minSalesforce Admins PodcastSalesforce Admins PodcastOptimize Subflows for Efficiency with Christina NavaToday on the Salesforce Admins Podcast, we talk to Christina Nava, Director of Salesforce Strategy at Gaggle. Join us as we chat about making flows more manageable with subflows. You should subscribe for the full episode, but here are a few takeaways from our conversation with Christina Nava. Creating flows to save time on business processes In the biz, Christina is what we call a long-time listener, first-time caller. She’s been listening to the podcast since 2014, back when I was known as the ButtonClick Admin. And while I’d love to toot my o...2024-02-1529 minSalesforce Admins PodcastSalesforce Admins PodcastGet to Know Prompt Builder with Marissa ScalercioToday on the Salesforce Admins Podcast, we talk to Marissa Scalercio, VP of Sales Operations at Carnegie Learning. Join us as we chat about Prompt Builder, why it will be a game changer, and how her Salesforce Admin skills help her be a better sales leader. You should subscribe for the full episode, but here are a few takeaways from our conversation with Marissa Scalercio. A Sales VP and a Salesforce Admin Marissa is the VP of Sales Operations at Carnegie Learning, an ed-tech company that was founded 26 years ago with a product...2024-02-0830 minSalesforce Admins PodcastSalesforce Admins PodcastExplore Spring '24 Release Updates with Jennifer LeeToday on the Salesforce Admins Podcast, we talk to Jennifer Lee, Lead Admin Evangelist at Salesforce. Join us as we chat about what you need to do to be ready for the upcoming Spring ‘24 Release. You should subscribe for the full episode, but here are a few takeaways from our conversation with Jennifer Lee. Video Content for the Spring ‘24 Release If you’ve come across any admin Release Readiness content, then you’re probably familiar with Jennifer Lee and her army of GIFs. That’s why I was excited to sit down with her and ta...2024-02-0123 minSalesforce Admins PodcastSalesforce Admins PodcastNever Give Up on Your Dreams with Anna SzaboToday on the Salesforce Admins Podcast, we talk to Anna Szabo, ISV Platform Expert at Salesforce. Join us as we chat about getting started with Trailhead, how to decide which certifications to go for, and why we all need to embrace failure. You should subscribe for the full episode, but here are a few takeaways from our conversation with Anna Szabo. Give yourself a chance Anna wanted to be Salesforce certified for a long time before she actually jumped into Trailhead and got started. “To be honest with you, I didn’t believe I co...2024-01-2529 minSalesforce Admins PodcastSalesforce Admins PodcastReplay: Project Management with Emma KeelingToday on the Salesforce Admins Podcast, we’re revisiting our episode with Emma Keeling, Salesforce Consultant and Nonprofit Community Group Leader. Join us as we chat about the skill of project management and some best practices to help you keep things organized. You should subscribe for the full episode, but here are a few takeaways from our conversation with Emma Keeling. Why everyone needs Project Management skills Emma is one of our guests on this month’s Skills for Success video series, which breaks down the skills Salesforce Admins need to succeed in toda...2024-01-1833 minSalesforce Admins PodcastSalesforce Admins PodcastKeeping Processes Fresh in Salesforce with Dorian EarlToday on the Salesforce Admins Podcast, we talk to Dorian Earl, Founder & CEO of Development Consulting Partners. Join us as we chat about how to integrate Salesforce with your business processes by working backwards. You should subscribe for the full episode, but here are a few takeaways from our conversation with Dorian Earl. A lost rolodex and a new career in Salesforce Dorian and I have been running into each other at event after event, and I finally got him to come on the pod. He does a lot of work with different...2024-01-1147 minSalesforce Admins PodcastSalesforce Admins PodcastUnlocking Salesforce Efficiency with Joy Shutters-HelbingToday on the Salesforce Admins Podcast, we talk to Joy Shutters-Helbing, Salesforce MVP, Chicago Admin Co-Leader, and Golden Hoodie recipient. Join us as we chat about why frontline experience is so important to your Salesforce career and the importance of networking. You should subscribe for the full episode, but here are a few takeaways from our conversation with Joy Shutters-Helbing. Getting experience as a Salesforce user I recently ran into Joy at World Tour Chicago, where I was shocked to discover that we’ve never had her on the pod. One of the mo...2024-01-0433 minSalesforce Admins PodcastSalesforce Admins PodcastReplay: Being a Business Analyst with Ko ForteToday on the Salesforce Admins Podcast, we revisit our episode with Ko Forte, Salesforce Business Analyst at RGP. Join us as we chat about business analysis, career transitions, and the BA mindset. You should subscribe for the full episode, but here are a few takeaways from our conversation with Ko Forte. August was Business Analyst Month For August, we took a deep dive into the Business Analyst skillset. We started by talking to Ko, a consultant who helps organizations as both a Business Analyst and a Salesforce Admin. She’s recently given a ta...2023-12-2833 minSalesforce Admins PodcastSalesforce Admins PodcastBuilding Relationships and Breaking Down Silos with Will MoellerToday on the Salesforce Admins Podcast, we talk to Will Moeller, Salesforce Administrator. Join us as we chat about why relationships are the key to building trust and engaging with stakeholders and end users alike. You should subscribe for the full episode, but here are a few takeaways from our conversation with Will Moeller. Lessons from a clinical social worker Will is my first guest with a degree in clinical social work, and I wanted to bring him on the pod to talk about how those skills have translated into his role as...2023-12-2139 minSalesforce Admins PodcastSalesforce 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 minSalesforce Admins PodcastSalesforce Admins PodcastWhy Clean Data Is Non-Negotiable in the AI Era with Lizz HellingaToday on the Salesforce Admins Podcast, we talk to Lizz Hellinga, Consultant and Salesforce MVP. Join us as we chat about why clean data is more important than ever if you want to leverage the potential of generative AI. You should subscribe for the full episode, but here are a few takeaways from our conversation with Lizz Hellinga. Generative AI needs clean data I brought Lizz on the pod to bring you an important message: clean data is no longer optional. “If your data isn’t ready for generative AI, your business isn’t read...2023-12-0729 minSalesforce Admins PodcastSalesforce Admins PodcastPursuing the Right Salesforce Career with Shannon TranToday on the Salesforce Admins Podcast, we talk to Shannon Tran, Principal Architect Director at Salesforce. Join us as we chat about career changes, career progression, and chasing a vision. You should subscribe for the full episode, but here are a few takeaways from our conversation with Shannon Tran. The admin skill set is broad Shannon is just over a month into her new role as a Principal Architect Director at Salesforce, so I thought it would be the perfect time to have her on the pod to talk about careers and how...2023-11-3038 minSalesforce Admins PodcastSalesforce Admins PodcastTrailblazers at TDX with LeeAnne RimelToday on the Salesforce Admins Podcast, we talk to LeeAnne Rimel, Senior Director of Admin and Developer Strategic Content at Salesforce. Join us as we chat about the call for presentations for TrailblazerDX and why you should submit. You should subscribe for the full episode, but here are a few takeaways from our conversation with LeeAnne Rimel. A focus on community at TDX TrailblazerDX isn’t until March, but our team is already hard at work on all the great stuff we’re planning for you. TDX has always been a unique opportunity to l...2023-11-2217 minSalesforce Admins PodcastSalesforce Admins PodcastMaster User Access with Cheryl FeldmanToday on the Salesforce Admins Podcast, we talk to Cheryl Feldman, Director of Product Management at Salesforce covering all user access features.   Join us as we chat about best practices for configuring user access and what Cheryl is working on to help you out.   You should subscribe for the full episode, but here are a few takeaways from our conversation with Cheryl Feldman. Everything user access We’re so excited to have Cheryl back on the pod to talk permissions and more. As a product area lead, she’s in cha...2023-11-1626 minSalesforce Admins PodcastSalesforce Admins PodcastReplay: Building Einstein for Flow with Ajaay RaviToday on the Salesforce Admins Podcast, we talk to Ajaay Ravi, Senior Technical Product Manager at Salesforce.   Join us as we chat about AI, Einstein for Flow (which at the time of the recording was called Flow GPT), and why admins should pay close attention.   You should subscribe for the full episode, but here are a few takeaways from our conversation with Ajaay Ravi. Do Androids Dream of Bohemian Furniture? Ajaay learned a lot about AI when he led a team at Amazon tasked with building technology to recommend fu...2023-11-0930 minSalesforce Admins PodcastSalesforce Admins PodcastTransition to a Salesforce Career with Johnjoe MenaToday on the Salesforce Admins Podcast, we talk to Johnjoe Mena, a self-taught admin and Systems Associate Analyst at Salesforce.   Join us as we chat about how to get started teaching yourself Salesforce and what to do when you feel overwhelmed.   You should subscribe for the full episode, but here are a few takeaways from our conversation with Johnjoe Mena. Working his way up Johnjoe worked his way up at Salesforce from the mailroom—literally. “I still didn’t know what Salesforce was when I started working there,” he says, “but...2023-11-0223 minSalesforce Admins PodcastSalesforce Admins PodcastSalesforce Learning Strategies for Newbies with Admin EvangelistsToday on the Salesforce Admins Podcast, we sit down for another cup of coffee with Gillian, Josh Birk, Jennifer Lee, and me, Mike Gerholdt. Join us as we chat about how to get help learning Salesforce when you’re new to the community and where to get guidance for Trailhead. You should subscribe for the full episode, but here are a few takeaways from our conversation with the Admin Evangelist Team. "I’m new to the community and I need help learning Salesforce, but I get lost in the different trails. Can someone guide me?”...2023-10-2630 minSalesforce Admins PodcastSalesforce Admins PodcastEinstein Lead Scoring with Kalpana ChauhanToday on the Salesforce Admins Podcast, we talk to Kalpana Chauhan, Lead Salesforce Consultant at Mar Dat. Join us as we chat about Einstein lead scoring and the importance of high-quality data. You should subscribe for the full episode, but here are a few takeaways from our conversation with Kalpana Chauhan. From math teacher to Salesforce Admin Kalpana started out as a math teacher but, as her kids got older and she found herself with time on her hands, she discovered she had an affinity for Salesforce. That foundation has been incredibly helpful in her...2023-10-1918 minSalesforce Admins PodcastSalesforce Admins PodcastSales Cloud Core with Ketan KarkhanisToday on the Salesforce Admins Podcast, we talk to Ketan Karkhanis, EVP and GM of Sales Cloud at Salesforce.  Join us as we chat about all of the new Sales Cloud features that have gone live recently and how you can use them to transform your organization. You should subscribe for the full episode, but here are a few takeaways from our conversation with Ketan Karkhanis. New features in Sales Cloud Over the last year, Sales Cloud has gotten a lot of new features and updates. That’s why I was so excited to...2023-10-1222 minSalesforce Admins PodcastSalesforce Admins PodcastMake a Cybersecurity Plan with Garry PolmateerToday on the Salesforce Admins Podcast, we talk to Garry Polmateer, CEO of Red Argyle, a Salesforce Consulting agency and a member of the Salesforce MVP Hall of Fame. Join us as we chat about why admins need to be involved with cybersecurity at their organization and how to start planning. You should subscribe for the full episode, but here are a few takeaways from our conversation with Garry Pomateer. Admins and cybersecurity Garry and I go way back—we were both in the first class of Salesforce MVPs back in 2010. We recently ca...2023-10-0531 minSalesforce Developer PodcastSalesforce Developer PodcastCoffee and Business Tools with Mike Gerholdt and Gillian BruceRemember the first time you received an email? The magic of instant communication transforming your work life? That's the journey we take you on as we explore the dynamic relationship between work and technology. From email evolution to instant communication tools like Slack, we’ll also tackle the unexpected mental emergency that a phone call can induce. Come along for a fascinating snapshot into the ever-evolving world of work. Show Highlights: The transformation of work due to technological advancements. The mental shift that occurs when an unexpected work phone call comes in...2023-10-0221 minSalesforce Admins PodcastSalesforce Admins PodcastChristine Stevens on User ManagementToday on the Salesforce Admins Podcast, we talk to Christine Stevens, Senior Salesforce Consultant at Turnberry Solutions. Join us as we chat about the keys to user management and why documentation is so important. You should subscribe for the full episode, but here are a few takeaways from our conversation with Christine Stevens. Start with documentation Christine is another guest we’re bringing on from Gillian’s Skills for Success video series, where she shares her tips for user management. We couldn’t pass up the chance to bring her on the pod to hea...2023-09-2828 minSalesforce Admins PodcastSalesforce Admins PodcastReplay: Sarah Flamion on Generative AIToday on the Salesforce Admins Podcast, we’re replaying our episode with Sarah Flamion, Research Architect on Salesforce’s Research & Insights Team. Join us as we chat about what recent advances in generative AI mean for admins and the Salesforce platform. You should subscribe for the full episode, but here are a few takeaways from our conversation with Sarah Flamion. What is generative AI? Generative AI is a blanket term for algorithms that can generate new content: text, images, code, voice, video, and more. It does that based on what it has learned from...2023-09-2140 minSalesforce Admins PodcastSalesforce Admins PodcastAnthony Cala on Solving Business ProblemsToday on the Salesforce Admins Podcast, we talk to Anthony Cala, Senior Salesforce Consultant at eVerge Group and a US Army Veteran. Join us as we chat about how he tackles problem-solving and all the volunteer work he does with nonprofits that support veterans. You should subscribe for the full episode, but here are a few takeaways from our conversation with Anthony Cala. From veteran to Salesforce consultant Anthony is another guest on the Skills for Success video series, and we wanted to bring him on to hear more about how he gets...2023-09-1421 minSalesforce Admins PodcastSalesforce Admins PodcastEmma Keeling on Project ManagementToday on the Salesforce Admins Podcast, we talk to Emma Keeling, Salesforce Consultant and Nonprofit Community Group Leader. Join us as we chat about the skill of project management and some best practices to help you keep things organized. You should subscribe for the full episode, but here are a few takeaways from our conversation with Emma Keeling. Why everyone needs Project Management skills Emma is one of our guests on this month’s Skills for Success video series, which breaks down the skills Salesforce Admins need to succeed in today’s world. And...2023-09-0733 minSalesforce Admins PodcastSalesforce Admins PodcastAugust Coffee Talk with Admin EvangelistsToday on the Salesforce Admins Podcast, we sit down for another cup of coffee with Mike, Gillian, and Josh Birk.   Join us as we chat about the ever-changing nature of work and preview Skills for Success September.   You should subscribe for the full episode, but here are a few takeaways from our conversation with the Admin Evangelist Team. How we work, then and now Every month, Gillian, Mike, and Developer Evangelist Josh Birk sit down with a cup of coffee and a topic. For August’s Coffee Talk, we’re ref...2023-08-3121 minSalesforce Admins PodcastSalesforce Admins PodcastPei Mun Lim on the Skills of a Business AnalystToday on the Salesforce Admins Podcast, we talk to Pei Mun Lim, Consulting Coach and Trainer at Zenhao and the author of Salesforce Discovery 101. Join us as we chat about two critical skills for Business Analysts, emotional intelligence and active listening. You should subscribe for the full episode, but here are a few takeaways from our conversation with Pei Mun Lim. Two Business Analyst skills every admin should have Pei has spent her entire career in consulting, with over a decade of experience in the Salesforce ecosystem in a variety of roles. She...2023-08-2432 minSalesforce Admins PodcastSalesforce Admins PodcastAmber Boaz on Slack Best PracticesToday on the Salesforce Admins Podcast, we talk to Amber Boaz, Slack Community Group Leader, Salesforce MVP, and Principal Salesforce Consultant at Cloud Giants.   Join us as we chat about how you can eliminate ineffective meetings using Slack best practices.   You should subscribe for the full episode, but here are a few takeaways from our conversation with Amber Boaz. Meetings, all the way down Amber is a self-described “serial user group and community group starter,” including the local Slack community group in Durham, NC. She recently presented at Southeast Dreami...2023-08-1727 minSalesforce Admins PodcastSalesforce Admins PodcastToni V. Martin on Business Analysis SkillsToday on the Salesforce Admins Podcast, we talk to Toni V. Martin, VP of Salesforce Marketing and Communications at Bitwise, Salesforce MVP, and founder of Systems to Success. Join us as we chat about why you might already be a Business Analyst, the flavors of business analysis, and how to get the experience to take that next step in your career. You should subscribe for the full episode, but here are a few takeaways from our conversation with Toni V. Martin. Why you might already be a BA Toni got her start on...2023-08-1032 minSalesforce Developer PodcastSalesforce Developer Podcast186: Coffee with the Admin EvangelistsGet ready for a lively discussion with our good friends and fellow admin evangelists, Mike Gerholdt and Gillian Bruce. Listen in as we tackle opinionated launches in the tech world and beyond, drawing from our experiences and personal thoughts. From the strange matrix of Coke Zero being the New Coke formula to the interesting fact that everyone has an opinion about Vision Pro, we share our insights and perspectives on how these launches draw attention and incite people's opinions. We explore the long-rumored Apple car, the standardized dongles and charging ports, and the irony of gasoline pumps...2023-07-2422 minSalesforce Developer PodcastSalesforce Developer PodcastGuest Host! A Brief History of Salesforce Characters with Domenique BuxtonToday, we’ve got a guest host! I’m partnering with my partner in crime, Mike Gerholdt, as he’s taking over the host seat and interviewing our good friend and colleague, Domenique Buxton. Domenique is the VP Executive Creative Director for Trailblazers and Trailhead. She has also played a major part in the development of Salesforce characters, something that has built connection and meaning within the Salesforce community. Throughout Mike’s conversation with Domenique, they discuss the history of the Salesforce characters, including how they came to be, why they were created, and more! Sh...2022-12-1233 minWizardCastWizardCastHappy New Year! Automatic Lightning Enablement for Everyone!Send Us Your Feedback & Suggestions! Voicemail: 608.492.0321 (Note please tell us in your message if you do NOT want your voicemail to be included in the podcast). Email: wizardcast@thewizardnews.com Website: https://thewizardnews.com/wizardcast_home/contact-us-wizardcast Happy New Year! Welcome to Season 4 and Episode 85 of the WizardCast podcast. Home to bad jokes and interesting tidbits about salesforce.com. Are you using Lightning Experience? No? Well, get ready because starting in October 2019 Salesforce will begin automatically turning Lightning Experience on for all customers. We talk about the impact and considerations. New Year's is...2019-01-1123 minWizardCastWizardCastMindful of Mindfullness with Ashima SaigalAshima Saigal from Database Sherpas talks to us about the importance of Mindfulness.  Learn what mindfulness is, why it is important, and how we can get started with some simple practice. So be mindful of mindfulness, listen, laugh, and enjoy. Show Overview 0:00 Last Time on WizardCast 01:16 Introduction 02:43 Terrible Joke 03:30 Results of the Mike Gerholdt's 70s Kid theory survey 04:37 Introducing Ashima Saigal on Mindfulness 09:05 How does Ashima gets things done with Clients while practicing mindfulness 14:15 Ashima Saigal's sample Practice of Mindfullness 16:04 Flipping our lid 26:10 What can we do as Admins/Devs to help deal with stress 29:20 T...2018-08-281h 05WizardCastWizardCastNavigating Your Career with Mike GerholdtWhile Mark Ross and Brian Kwong were hanging out at Midwest Dreamin, they took the opportunity to talk to the one, the only, the simply fantastic, Mr. Admin himself - Mike Gerholdt. Mike has been in the Salesforce ohana for a long time. First, he was Mr. ButtonClick Admin and ran an extremely popular blog and podcast about Salesforce. Mike joined Salesforce in May of 2014 as an Admin Evangelist. Show Overview A Mike Gerholdt Introduction 00:00 Standard Introduction 00:26 A Mike Joke 01:44 Navigating your Career with Mike Gerholdt 02:08 Are you a Star Wars or Smokey and the Bandit Kid 03:15 Survey: h...2018-07-2345 minWizardCastWizardCastMidwest Dreamin 2018 LIVE - Dreamforce, an RV, and a RingWe're live at Midwest Dreamin 2018! Wednesday, July 11th, was the opening night for Midwest Dreamin. There was a great session by Mike Gerholdt about navigating your career. It was followed by a interesting discussion with Kevin Poorman and Heather Dykstra about removing titles, design review, and how to talk and plan as a team. Then it was the opening reception. Cheese, grapes, and crackers in the expo hall. It was a good time to walk around the room to see which vendors were there and plan for the next day. It was also a...2018-07-0518 minMarketing Over CoffeeMarketing Over CoffeeBrand Now and the Wrath Nick WestergaardIn this Marketing Over Coffee: Nick returns to talk about his latest book: Brand Now! Direct Link to File Brought to you by our sponsors: LinkedIn and Optimove Brand Now is available as of May 1! Nick works with Brand Driven Digital. How it started with Get Scrappy - hear the last interview! The Wrath of Nick Westergaard, The Wisdom of Ann Hanley Meaning, Structure, Story, Content, Community, Clarity, Experience Meaning is not Logotherapy - The Imaginary Branding Checklist Trunk Club and Avoiding...2018-05-0428 minWizardCastWizardCastQuips about Salesforce Quip(2:50) Terrible Joke (3:30)WizardCast_pod Twitter Handle. We also announce that WizardCast podcast is now available on Spotifiy and TuneIn (05:00) Brian and Mark talk about how thankful they are for Mike Gerholdt’s support and how we will miss him on the Salesforce Admins podcast. (06:43) No Sponsor Spot - Happy New Year! (07:19)Brian and Mark talk about Salesforce's acquisition of Attic Labs. You can read about the purchase at TechCrunch https://techcrunch.com/2018/01/08/salesforce-acquires-attic-labs-the-startup-behind-decentralized-database-noms/ (09:00)We talk about Salesforce’s quip product (not the toothbrush) and how we think it compares to Go...2018-01-1530 minOn Brand with Nick WestergaardOn Brand with Nick WestergaardBetter Storytelling Through Empathy with Nancy Duarte“There’s so much power in the spoken word.” Nancy Duarte would know. She’s the world’s leading expert on visual communication, ranked #1 on the World’s Top 30 Communication Professionals. She’s also this week’s guest on the On Brand podcast. As you can hear at the very beginning, we had a delightful conversation. About Nancy DuarteNancy Duarte is a communication expert who has been featured in Fortune, Forbes, Fast Company, Wired, Wall Street Journal, New York Times, LA Times, and on CNN. Her firm, Duarte, Inc., is the global leader behind some of the most influent...2017-10-0232 minMarketing Over CoffeeMarketing Over CoffeeAdmins and NKOTBIn this Marketing Over Coffee: Live from the Salesforce World Tour in Boston Direct Link to File Brought to you by our sponsors: Infer and MarketingProfs This week special guests: Mike Gerholdt & Gillian Madill, Becka Dente & Matt Bertuzzi Lightning, UI, components and more This offer is only for MoC listeners - if you go to www.infer.com/moc and enter your email you’ll see how their simulation system works. You’ll be rated as to whether Infer might be a fit for your organization. If you scor...2016-04-1922 minMarketing Over CoffeeMarketing Over CoffeeMike Gerholdt talks Dreamforce and the Future of CRMIn this Marketing Over Coffee: Mike Gerholdt of the ButtonClick Admin Podcast talks about Dreamforce 2015 and more! Direct link to file Brought to you by our sponsor: Infer The Marketing Cloud Podcast Doing the job before the company knows they need it: Amanda Nelson interview The new Dreamforce approach - training, not launches Love Boat - Instant hotel rooms The Lightning Experience The age of SMS, The Journey, and beacon powered store guides. Connecting the internet of things to your...2015-12-0230 minThe Road to DreamforceThe Road to DreamforceBONUS: Admin Success StoriesHear the inspiring Admin stories of Mike Gerholdt, Manager, Alliances, Technical Evangelist; and Kris Lande, Director, Admin Marketing.2015-07-2902 minThe Road to DreamforceThe Road to DreamforceEp. 5: Admin Success at DreamforceLearn about the incredible programs we have for Salesforce Administrators and other Salesforce users, to progress their skills and careers. Featuring Mike Gerholdt, Manager, Alliances--Technical Evangelist; Kris Lande, Kris Lande, Director, Admin Marketing; Amy Regan Morehouse, VP, Salesforce University, and Kurt Smith, Sr. Director, Event Content Strategy. Hosted by Julie Liegl, VP, Dreamforce Chair, and Marissa Kraines, Sr. Manager, Strategic Events.2015-07-2934 minWizardCastWizardCastEpisode VI: Return of the Bad PunWizardCast – Episode VI: Return of the Bad Pun Click logo to subscribe RSS Feed https://thewizardnews.com/feed/wizardcast   Our joke this episode solidifies the lack of any chance of Microsoft ever sponsoring WizardCast. Salesforce YoWiz: URL Hacks Pros/Cons? Our question today comes from Mike Gerholdt (@MikeGerholdt t) via Twitter “URL Hacks Pro/Cons?” After recovering from the shock of having […] The post WizardCast – Episode VI: Return of the Bad Pun appeared first on The Wizard News.2015-06-0121 minMarketing Over CoffeeMarketing Over CoffeeTalking Brands with Nick Westergaard In this Marketing Over Coffee: A special interview with Nick Westergaard! Direct Link to File Brought to you by our sponsors, 99 Designs and Nitro Cloud: Nick works with Brand Driven Digital Nothing kills a bad product faster than good advertising At Marketing Over Coffee, we know firsthand that when you’re starting up a new business, finding a place to get your logo designed can be challenge. Sure, your cousin Eddy may offer to help out, but that can get real uncomfortable, real fast. And at this stage in...2015-02-2721 minMarketing Over CoffeeMarketing Over CoffeeEverything You Wanted to Know About Dreamforce In this Marketing Over Coffee: Mike Gerholdt of the ButtonClick Admin Podcast talk about all things Dreamforce! Direct Link to File Brought to you by our sponsor: Whether you're an occasional scribe, a part-time wordsmith, or an acclaimed content creator, writing is a skill that every marketer needs to master. Turn yourself into a lean, mean writing machine with MarketingProfs University's Marketing Writing Bootcamp. 15 classes available online, 24/7 with one goal in mind: to make you a better marketing writer. Visit http://mprofs.com/coffee and use promo code COFFEE when you enroll...2013-11-0726 min