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The Salesforce Admins PodcastHow Agentforce Vibes Is Changing How Salesforce Admins Build AppsToday on the Salesforce Admins Podcast, we talk to Tiaan Kruger, Senior Director of Product Management at Salesforce. Join us as we chat about Agentforce Vibes and what it really means to build with AI on the Salesforce platform.
You should subscribe for the full episode, but here are a few takeaways from our conversation with Tiaan Kruger.
Agentforce Vibes is evolving
If you caught the Admin Keynote at Dreamforce ’25, you might recognize Tiaan from his Setup with Agentforce and Slackbot demos. Right now, he’s looking at new ways to help admins expa...
2026-02-1228 minThe Salesforce Admins PodcastThe Importance of Human in the Loop for AgentforceToday on the Salesforce Admins Podcast, we talk to Joshua Birk, Senior Director of Admin Evangelism at Salesforce. Join us as we chat about how the human in the loop is key to building reliable, predictable AI.
You should subscribe for the full episode, but here are a few takeaways from our conversation with Joshua Birk.
Understanding the guardrails around AI
It seems like every week, there’s a new headline about an AI agent doing something it shouldn’t. As Josh explains, that’s because we’re still in the process of understa...
2026-02-0535 min
On Brand with Nick WestergaardEpisode 600: Flipping the ScriptToday is a major milestone—Episode 600. My journey behind the mic began in 2012, and since then, this conversation has evolved from simple marketing tactics into the deeper pillars of leadership, communication, and storytelling. To celebrate, I’m flipping the script. I’ve invited my longtime friend and fellow 2012 podcasting pioneer, Mike Gerholdt, to take over the host’s chair. We’re going behind the scenes on everything I’ve learned over 600 episodes—from the origin story and terrestrial radio to the move to full video—to talk about what it really takes to build a podcast brand that lasts.
What You’ll Lear...
2026-02-0251 minOn Brand with Nick WestergaardEpisode 600: Flipping the ScriptToday is a major milestone—Episode 600. My journey behind the mic began in 2012, and since then, this conversation has evolved from simple marketing tactics into the deeper pillars of leadership, communication, and storytelling. To celebrate, I’m flipping the script. I’ve invited my longtime friend and fellow 2012 podcasting pioneer, Mike Gerholdt, to take over the host’s chair. We’re going behind the scenes on everything I’ve learned over 600 episodes—from the origin story and terrestrial radio to the move to full video—to talk about what it really takes to build a podcast brand that lasts.
What You’ll Lear...
2026-02-0252 minThe Salesforce Admins PodcastSetup with Agentforce Makes Salesforce Admin Tasks EasierToday on the Salesforce Admins Podcast, we talk to Cheryl Feldman, Senior Director of Product Management at Salesforce. Join us as we chat about how Agentforce will make Setup smarter, faster, and way more helpful.
You should subscribe for the full episode, but here are a few takeaways from our conversation with Cheryl Feldman.
Setup made simple
Cheryl Feldman is on a quest to make Setup easier for admins, and she’s the perfect person to get it done. She’s been a Salesforce customer, an admin, and an architect, so she knows how...
2026-01-2928 minThe Salesforce Admins PodcastFrom Invisible to Intentional: A Practical Way Admins Can Approach Salesforce SecurityToday on the Salesforce Admins Podcast, we talk to Laura Pelkey, Director of Customer Security Communications & Engagement, and Kylie McKlveen, Director of Product Marketing at Salesforce.
Join us as we chat about how admins can level up the security of their orgs using a simple framework for understanding security in Salesforce.
You should subscribe for the full episode, but here are a few takeaways from our conversation with Laura Pelkey and Kylie McKlveen.
The three key areas of Salesforce security
Security can feel complicated and unapproachable, especially at the pace at w...
2026-01-2234 minThe Salesforce Admins PodcastExploring Agentforce Vibes Through Real-World Admin Use CasesToday on the Salesforce Admins Podcast, we talk to Daryl Moon, Founder of CertifyCRM.com. Join us as we chat about how curiosity and a test-first mindset can help you get the most out of Agentforce Vibes.
You should subscribe for the full episode, but here are a few takeaways from our conversation with Daryl Moon.
Fishing and the art of AI maintenance
Daryl came into tech as a generalist who did a bit of everything: hardware, software, networking, whatever needed doing. One fateful day, however, he took on a contract to import...
2026-01-1532 minThe Salesforce Admins PodcastHow Can Admins Influence the Salesforce Product Roadmap?Today on the Salesforce Admins Podcast, we talk to Rebecca Sherrill, VP, and Shelly Erceg, Product Leader, both on the Salesforce Research and Insights team. Join us as we chat about the newest updates to IdeaExchange, including RoadmapExchange and Idea Insights, and why now is the perfect time to get involved.
You should subscribe for the full episode, but here are a few takeaways from our conversation with Rebecca Sherrill and Shelly Erceg.
How feedback shapes the product roadmap
If you’ve ever wondered what happens after you submit an Idea to the Id...
2026-01-0826 minThe Salesforce Admins Podcast2026 Roadmap for Salesforce Admins: AI, Agentforce, and Emerging TrendsToday 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 look at what’s next for admins and Agentforce in 2026 and revisit our predictions from last year.
You should subscribe for the full episode, but here are a few takeaways from our conversation with Jennifer Lee, Joshua Birk, and Kate Lessard.
Revisiting our predictions for 2025
Happy New Year! Last January, I asked the Admin Evangelist team to make predictions for 2025. So let’s check in on thos...
2026-01-0123 minThe Salesforce Admins PodcastThe Gift of the AdminToday on the Salesforce Admins Podcast, a holiday fable.
The Gift of the admin
Once, in a company not unlike yours,
There was an Admin named Riley—
The kind of Admin who could fix a broken report
Before the requestor even finished explaining it.
Now, every season brought its own challenges.
Deadlines, new features, odd little mysteries
That crept into the org like snowflakes—
Unique, intricate, and occasionally inconvenient.
But this season felt different.
People were tired.
Teams were stretched.
And the org...
2025-12-2503 min
Salesforce Admins PodcastThe Gift of the AdminToday on the Salesforce Admins Podcast, a holiday fable. The Gift of the Admin Once, in a company not unlike yours, There was an Admin named Riley— The kind of Admin who could fix a broken report Before the requestor even finished explaining it. Now, every season brought its own challenges. Deadlines, new features, odd little mysteries That crept into the org like snowflakes— Unique, intricate, and occasionally inconvenient. But this season felt different. People were...
2025-12-2503 minThe Salesforce Admins PodcastHow Agentforce Vibes Speeds Up Admin WorkflowsToday on the Salesforce Admins Podcast, we talk to Joshua Birk, Senior Director of Admin Evangelism at Salesforce. Join us as we chat about how Agentforce Vibes can help admins debug code, create documentation, and so much more.
You should subscribe for the full episode, but here are a few takeaways from our conversation with Joshua Birk.
What is vibe coding?
Josh has been getting a vibe lately, and it’s not just him. More and more programmers have been adapting their workflows to incorporate AI and give themselves a helping hand. Vibe co...
2025-12-1836 minThe Salesforce Admins PodcastWhat Skills Transfer Well Into a Salesforce Admin Career?Today on the Salesforce Admins Podcast, we talk to David Simpson, Salesforce Administrator at the 1916 Company. Join us as we chat about how he got into the ecosystem and what skills transfer well into a Salesforce Admin career.
You should subscribe for the full episode, but here are a few takeaways from our conversation with David Simpson.
Transitioning into a Salesforce Admin career
You might recognize David from his Dreamforce presentation about resolving Flow errors, or our episode about it on the podcast. However, one thing that came up was his career pivot...
2025-12-1125 minThe Salesforce Admins PodcastHow Admins Build Confidence with AgentforceToday on the Salesforce Admins Podcast, we talk to Kate Lessard, Lead Admin Evangelist at Salesforce. Join us as we chat about how the Admin Adoption Framework can help you build confidence with Agentforce and her new video series, “Kate Clicks Through It.” You should subscribe for the full episode, but here are a few […]
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2025-12-0421 minThe Salesforce Admins PodcastHow Admins Can Embrace the AI ShiftToday on the Salesforce Admins Podcast, we talk to Prag Ravichandran Kamalaveni, Founder & CEO of Skilled Cohort and the Founder & Co-Chair of Salesforce Saturday Cohort Canada.
Join us as we chat about his Dreamforce presentation on AI readiness and how to be a better storyteller.
You should subscribe for the full episode, but here are a few takeaways from our conversation with Prag Ravichandran Kamalaveni.
Why AI is moving technology from clicks to chats
I caught up with Prag fresh off his Dreamforce presentation about AI readiness. The idea for his...
2025-11-2034 minThe Salesforce Admins PodcastWhy Agentforce Is a Game Changer for Small BusinessesToday on the Salesforce Admins Podcast, we talk to Daniel Peter, Chief Technology Officer at Petaluma Creamery. Join us as we chat about how he manages cheese wheels with custom objects and how Salesforce and AI can level the playing field for SMBs. You should subscribe for the full episode, but here are a few […]
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2025-11-1338 minThe Salesforce Admins PodcastSalesforce Security Made Simple with Invisibles, Configurables, and EnhanceablesToday on the Salesforce Admins Podcast, we talk to Laura Pelkey, Director of Customer Security Communications & Engagement, and Kylie McKlveen, Director of Product Marketing at Salesforce. Join us as we chat about a simple framework for thinking about security in Salesforce and what you can do to protect your org. You should subscribe for […]
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2025-11-0634 minThe Salesforce Admins PodcastBuilding Salesforce Projects To Land Your Next RoleToday on the Salesforce Admins Podcast, we talk to Bradley Condon, Technology and Systems Specialist at Waste Solution Services. Join us as we chat about his Dreamforce presentation and the custom apps Bradley built to help him land his next role. You should subscribe for the full episode, but here are a few takeaways from […]
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2025-10-3019 minThe Salesforce Admins PodcastHow Do I Transition Into a Salesforce Admin Career?Today on the Salesforce Admins Podcast, we talk to David Simpson, Salesforce Administrator at the 1916 Company. Join us as we chat about how he landed his first Salesforce Admin role and what advice he has for folks who are new to the ecosystem. You should subscribe for the full episode, but here are a […]
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2025-10-2326 minThe Salesforce Admins PodcastGet More from Your Org With Salesforce FoundationsToday on the Salesforce Admins Podcast, we talk to Naveen Gabrani, Founder and CEO of Astrea IT Services. Join us as we chat about why Salesforce Foundations is a game-changer for admins. You should subscribe for the full episode, but here are a few takeaways from our conversation with Naveen Gabrani. Why Salesforce Foundations is […]
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2025-10-1617 minThe Salesforce Admins PodcastHow Can Admins Use Labs Apps To Get AI-Ready?Today on the Salesforce Admins Podcast, we talk to Sharon Klardie, Senior Director of AppExchange Labs & Innovation at Salesforce. Join us as we chat about how Labs empowers Salesforce employees to build and share solutions on the AppExchange, and what that means for admins navigating the new world of AI. You should subscribe for […]
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2025-10-0914 minThe Salesforce Admins PodcastMaking Data 360 Understandable for AdminsToday on the Salesforce Admins Podcast, we talk to Abhishek Saxena, Technical Architect at Copado. Join us as we chat about how he learned Data 360 and why understanding context is the key to making Agentforce shine. You should subscribe for the full episode, but here are a few takeaways from our conversation with Abhishek […]
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2025-10-0226 minThe Salesforce Admins PodcastHow Do Admins Use Business Analysis Skills Effectively?Today on the Salesforce Admins Podcast, we talk to Denise Carbone, Director of Delivery at ImagineCRM. Join us as we chat about her journey from business analyst to external consultant admin and why AI makes BA skills even more valuable. You should subscribe for the full episode, but here are a few takeaways from our […]
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2025-09-2531 minThe Salesforce Admins PodcastSlack Is Redefining the Salesforce Admin RoleToday on the Salesforce Admins Podcast, we talk to Nicole Pomponio, Director of Delivery Management and Operations at SaltClick. Join us as we chat about how admins can unlock the full potential of Slack in Salesforce. You should subscribe for the full episode, but here are a few takeaways from our conversation with Nicole Pomponio. […]
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2025-09-1828 min
Salesforce Admins PodcastBreaking Into Tech With a Nontraditional BackgroundToday on the Salesforce Admins Podcast, we talk to Derika West, IT Application Support Analyst II at KinderCare Learning Companies. Join us as we chat about how she got started in her tech career and how she started her Salesforce journey. You should subscribe for the full episode, but here are a few takeaways from our conversation with Derika West. Getting started in a tech career Derika started her career in the U.S. Army as a Carpentry and Masonry Specialist. From there, she bounced around between service industry jobs while she tried...
2025-07-3125 min
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 min
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 Senior...
2025-06-1947 min
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 with Sri Srinivasan. Quick heads up before we dive in: This episode may include forward-looking statements—aka things we're excited about that may not be here just yet. So, as always, make yo...
2025-04-0329 min
Salesforce 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...
2025-03-2726 min
The JAM podS02E04 - Mike Gerholdt - CommunityWe sit down with Mike Gerholdt to talk all things Community.
2025-03-2545 min
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 Janani. Build dynamic experiences for users with no code Brinkal has always been fascinated by how admins can build dynamic user experiences without code. He was on the original team of engineers that built Dynamic Forms, and as a product manager, he's...
2025-03-2024 min
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 should subscribe for the full episode, but here are a few takeaways from our conversation with Megan Tuano. The misconception about tech careers Megan started her career at UC Berkeley as an admissions and career counselor for a...
2025-03-1327 min
Salesforce Admins PodcastThe Power of Agentforce and Slack for Building Custom AI AgentsToday on the Salesforce Admins Podcast, we talk to Gillian Bruce, Director of Developer Marketing at Slack. Join us as we chat about how to combine Agentforce with Slack and all the cool new things you can do with custom AI agents. You should subscribe for the full episode, but here are a few takeaways from our conversation with Gillian Bruce. If you can build on Salesforce, you can build on Slack Peanut butter and jelly, macaroni and cheese, cookies and milk—some things just go together. That's why I've brought Gillian Bruce ba...
2025-03-0636 min
Salesforce Admins PodcastRoadmap to TDX25 for AdminsToday on the Salesforce Admins Podcast, we talk to Jennifer Lee, Kate Lessard, and Brittney Gibson from the Admin Relations team. Join us as we chat about what they're looking forward to at TDX 2025 and the keynotes, sessions, and how to make the most of your time. You should subscribe for the full episode, but here are a few takeaways from our conversation with Jennifer Lee, Kate Lessard, and Brittney Gibson. Don't miss Jen and Kate's sessions at TDX We're looking forward to seeing you at TDX next week, and we want to...
2025-02-2725 min
Salesforce 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 up...
2025-02-2027 min
Salesforce Admins PodcastBoost Your AI Strategy with Salesforce Labs AI LibraryToday on the Salesforce Admins Podcast, we talk to Marianna Torres, Associate Salesforce Labs Evangelist at Salesforce. Join us as we chat about the Salesforce Labs AI Library and how it can get you started with implementing AI agents in your org. You should subscribe for the full episode, but here are a few takeaways from our conversation with Marianna Torres. What is Salesforce Labs? Growing up, Marianna was always interested in more creative pursuits and had never considered a career in tech. That all changed during the COVID-19 lockdown when she enrolled...
2025-02-1318 min
Salesforce Admins PodcastSpring '25 Salesforce Features: AI, Flows, and User Management UpdatesToday on the Salesforce Admins Podcast, we talk to Jennifer Lee, Lead Admin Evangelist at Salesforce and the host of How I Solved It and Automate This! Join us as we chat about everything coming with the Spring '25 release and what's new for Agentforce and AI on Salesforce. You should subscribe for the full episode, but here are a few takeaways from our conversation with Jennifer Lee. Jen's highlights from the Spring '25 release Every year, Jen's release readiness blog post is our most popular piece of content...
2025-02-0625 min
Salesforce Admins PodcastHow Erick Mahle is Using AI to Transform Mortgage LendingToday on the Salesforce Admins Podcast, we talk to Erick Mahle, VP of Revenue Operations & Digital Transformation at Lendz Financial. Join us as we chat about how he's using AI to drive digital transformation and how he started FlowFest, the largest global Salesforce flow competition. You should subscribe for the full episode, but here are a few takeaways from our conversation with Erick Mahle. Solving business problems with Salesforce Erick was always interested in technology as a kid, helping his dad build computers. However, he originally started his career in marketing. Everything changed...
2025-01-3034 min
Salesforce Admins Podcast5 Steps for Admins to Get Agentforce ReadyToday 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 you can take to prepare for Agentforce and AI. You should subscribe for the full episode, but here are a few takeaways from our conversation with Dorian Earl. Preparing for big changes with AI Dorian started his career as a medical and dental equipment sales rep. He had over 100,000 products and 300 clients to keep track of, and he was looking for something to replace his...
2025-01-2339 min
Salesforce Admins PodcastAgentforce's Best Friend: Clean, Reliable DataAgentforce's Best Friend: Clean, Reliable Data Today on the Salesforce Admins Podcast, we talk to Lizz Hellinga, a Consultant and Salesforce MVP. Join us as we chat about why clean data is essential for leveraging generative AI and how you can get your organization moving. You should subscribe for the full episode, but here are a few takeaways from our conversation with Lizz Hellinga. Generative AI thrives on clean data Lizz has a clear message: clean data isn't optional anymore. She stresses, "If your data isn't ready for generative AI, your...
2025-01-1629 min
Salesforce Admins PodcastWhat Are the Top AI Use Cases for Modern Marketers with John WallToday on the Salesforce Admins Podcast, we talk to John Wall, co-host of the Marketing Over Coffee Podcast. Join us as we chat about how tools like generative AI are reshaping workflows, strategies, and content creation for marketing. You should subscribe for the full episode, but here are a few takeaways from our conversation with John Wall. AI and the future of marketing Most Salesforce Admins need to work hand in hand with marketing to give them the tools they need to do their jobs. As we continue our conversation about Agentforce and...
2025-01-0929 min
Salesforce Admins Podcast2025 Roadmap for Salesforce Admins: AI, Agentforce, and Emerging TrendsToday 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 ask our guests three questions about what Agentforce means for admins, content they want to highlight from 2024 to help you get started with AI in Salesforce, and what they're looking forward to in 2025. You should subscribe for the full episode, but here are a few takeaways from our conversation with Jennifer Lee, Joshua Birk, and Kate Lessard. What is your Agentforce content highlight of 2024? If you...
2025-01-0220 min
Marketing 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 min
Marketing 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 […]
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2024-12-2700 min
Marketing 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 min
Salesforce Admins PodcastHow Agentforce Transforms Customer Interactions at SalesforceToday on the Salesforce Admins Podcast, we talk to Nochum Klein, Director of Information Security at Salesforce. Join us as we chat about how Agentforce can make customer interactions and interacting with your organization's documentation much, much easier. You should subscribe for the full episode, but here are a few takeaways from our conversation with Nochum Klein. A rabbi, a mainframe programmer, and a data security expert… Nachum might have one of the most interesting paths to the Salesforce ecosystem of any guest we've had on the pod. Before he ended up as Di...
2024-12-1944 min
Salesforce Admins PodcastHow Agentforce Is Changing the Career LandscapeToday 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 navigating career transitions in tech, the power of AI, and making your mark in the Salesforce ecosystem. You should subscribe for the full episode, but here are a few takeaways from our conversation with Megan Tuano. Overcoming barriers to a career in tech Megan got her start working in college admissions for a data science program at UC Berkeley. "A lot of the...
2024-12-1227 min
Salesforce Admins PodcastGillian Is Back to Talk Agentforce and Slack!Today on the Salesforce Admins Podcast, we talk to Gillian Bruce, Director of Developer Marketing at Slack. Join us as we chat about how Agentforce allows you to bring Salesforce to Slack, and why every admin should learn how to build Slack solutions. You should subscribe for the full episode, but here are a few takeaways from our conversation with Gillian Bruce. Why Salesforce Admins should build on Slack If you're a longtime listener to the pod, you've got to be excited about this week's guest. Gillian was my co-host for years, and...
2024-12-0537 min
Salesforce 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 manages...
2024-11-2128 min
Salesforce Admins PodcastKey Security Best Practices for Salesforce Admins Using Data CloudToday on the Salesforce Admins Podcast, Josh Birk talks to Jagan Nathan, Technical Architect with Customer Success at Salesforce. Join us as we chat about guest user anomalies and what you can do about them with the Threat Detection app. You should subscribe for the full episode, but here are a few takeaways from our conversation with Jagan Nathan. The most important thing for a successful Data Cloud migration Jagan works as a Technical Architect with the Customer Success Group at Salesforce. He's focused on helping businesses use Data Cloud to de-silo their...
2024-11-1416 min
Salesforce Admins PodcastWhat Makes Tableau Pulse Essential for Salesforce Admins?Today on the Salesforce Admins Podcast, we talk to John Demby, Director of Solution Engineering at Tableau. Join us as we chat about Tableau Pulse, Tableau Einstein, and how easy it is to get started. You should subscribe for the full episode, but here are a few takeaways from our conversation with John Demby. Getting to know Tableau Pulse and Tableau Einstein John leads a team of demo engineers for Tableau. What that means is they get their hands on all the new solutions and products ahead of time, and use them to...
2024-11-0731 min
Salesforce Admins PodcastHow Can Salesforce Admins Overcome Imposter Syndrome and Stress?Today on the Salesforce Admins Podcast, guest host Josh Birk talks to Katie Villanueva, Golden Hoodie winner and Salesforce Administrator at 10K Advisors. Join us as we chat about her work with mental health advocacy and mindfulness principles that you can apply to your work as a Salesforce Admin. You should subscribe for the full episode, but here are a few takeaways from our conversation with Katie Villanueva. Mental health advocacy in the Salesforce ecosystem Katie started out as an accidental admin, getting her degree in radio and television. These days, she works...
2024-10-3135 min
Salesforce 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 you're...
2024-10-2427 min
Salesforce Admins PodcastHow Business Process Documentation Enhances Data CollectionToday 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 how Salesforce Admins can bridge the gap between business processes and data accuracy. You should subscribe for the full episode, but here are a few takeaways from our conversation with Jennifer Cole. The importance of understanding the 'Why' behind data entry Jen gave a stellar presentation about business processes and data strategy at World Tour Boston, and I wanted to bring her on the podcast to learn more. "...
2024-10-1735 min
Salesforce Admins PodcastWhat Can Salesforce Admins Do with Slack Integrations?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 Workflow Builder, Slack integrations, and what happens when you put them together. You should subscribe for the full episode, but here are a few takeaways from our conversation with Jim Ray. Slack as a multi-purpose tool Jim is here to tell us that Slack is much more than a chat tool. Automations and integrations can open a whole new world of utility for your organization. And while Slack...
2024-10-1036 min
Salesforce Admins PodcastWhat Role Does Coding Play in the Future of Salesforce Admins?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 how we're all becoming adminelopers and why you should learn to code. You should subscribe for the full episode, but here are a few takeaways from our conversation with Warren Walters. What is an admineloper? Salesforce Admins and Developers are increasingly overlapping in their roles, leading to the rise of the "admineloper." AI has made it easier than ever to get things done with...
2024-10-0331 min
Salesforce 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 like what objects does...
2024-09-2623 min
Salesforce Admins PodcastReduce Salesforce Profiles for Greater EfficiencyToday on the Salesforce Admins Podcast, we talk to Douane James, Salesforce Application Product Manager. Join us as we chat about his Dreamforce presentation about how reducing profiles in your org can enable faster deployments. You should subscribe for the full episode, but here are a few takeaways from our conversation with Douane James. How permission sets can help you reduce Salesforce profiles in your org Douane's giving a talk at Dreamforce this year so I was excited to get him on the pod and hear more. He recently went through the process...
2024-09-1936 min
Salesforce Admins PodcastWhat Are the Key Skills for a Successful Salesforce Admin Interview?Today on the Salesforce Admins Podcast, we talk to Jason Atwood, CEO and Co-Founder of Arkus. Join us as we chat about how to land your first Salesforce Admin role, from where to find good opportunities to how to prep for the job interview and more. You should subscribe for the full episode, but here are a few takeaways from our conversation with Jason Atwood. How Salesforce Admins should split their learning time We're talking with Jason because he spends a lot of time interviewing and hiring people for Salesforce roles. So if...
2024-09-1243 min
Salesforce Admins PodcastPuzzle Solving as a Key to Success in the WorkplaceToday on the Salesforce Admins Podcast, we talk to Rangsk, a Wordle and Sudoku educational YouTuber. Join us as we chat about how solving puzzles every day can help you sharpen your critical thinking skills. You should subscribe for the full episode, but here are a few takeaways from our conversation with Rangsk. The role of puzzles in critical thinking development I'm addicted to word games. They give me a chance to practice my problem solving skills and, hopefully, get better. That's why I was so excited for this week's guest, Rangsk, because...
2024-09-051h 00
Salesforce Admins PodcastAn Inspiring Journey from Admin to EvangelistToday on the Salesforce Admins Podcast, we talk to Kate Lessard, Lead Admin Evangelist at Salesforce. Join us as we chat get to know the newest member of the Admin Evangelist team and her journey through the Salesforce ecosystem. You should subscribe for the full episode, but here are a few takeaways from our conversation with Kate Lessard. Giving back to the Salesforce community Kate actually got her master's in museum studies, so how did she get involved in Salesforce? "I started at a nonprofit in Denver...
2024-08-2916 min
Salesforce Admins PodcastWhat Should Salesforce Admins Know About User Learning Styles?Today on the Salesforce Admins Podcast, we talk to Lisa Tulchin, Senior Curriculum Developer at Salesforce. Join us as we chat about user learning styles and how to use them to create better training sessions. You should subscribe for the full episode, but here are a few takeaways from our conversation with Lisa Tulchin. Choose the right learning style for you on Trailhead As a Senior Curriculum Developer for Salesforce, Lisa spends a lot of time thinking about user learning styles. That's why there are two paths to learning new Salesforce skills. You...
2024-08-2238 min
Salesforce Admins PodcastEssential Tips for Creating Effective PresentationsToday 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 an effective presentation, how to prep, and how to create a strong ending. You should subscribe for the full episode, but here are a few takeaways from our conversation with Ella Marks. Core principles to prep any presentation We're starting the last quarter of the year and that means it's presentation season. Whether it's presenting about the work we did last year or trying to get budget...
2024-08-1532 min
Salesforce 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...
2024-08-0835 min
Salesforce 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 min
Salesforce 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 Product...
2024-07-2529 min
Salesforce 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 min
Salesforce 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 Warren's...
2024-07-1131 min
Salesforce 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 with...
2024-06-2720 min
Salesforce 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 min
Salesforce 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 min
Salesforce 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 min
Salesforce 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 framework...
2024-05-3036 min
Salesforce 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 min
Salesforce 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 00
Salesforce 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 min
Salesforce 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...
2024-05-0243 min
Salesforce 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, she's...
2024-04-2543 min
Salesforce 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 min
Salesforce 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 min
Salesforce 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 Tom...
2024-04-0423 min
Salesforce 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 communication...
2024-03-2836 min
Salesforce 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...
2024-03-2138 min
Salesforce 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 did...
2024-03-1429 min
Salesforce 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 about...
2024-03-0734 min
Salesforce 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 min
Salesforce 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 they...
2024-02-2231 min
Salesforce 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 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 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 min
WizardCastHappy 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 minWizardCastMindful 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...
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WizardCastNavigating 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 minWizardCastMidwest 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 minWizardCastQuips 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 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 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!
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The 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.
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WizardCastEpisode 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.
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