Salesforce for Everyone by Talent Stacker

In this episode, Bradley sits down with returning guest Jordan Nelson, the only person Bradley personally knows who has grown to over 100,000 LinkedIn followers by doing it the right way: consistently, authentically, and with real content. As they explain, LinkedIn is the one platform that can change the entire trajectory of your Salesforce career. They cover everything from crafting your first po...

Bradley sits down with Emily Witucki, a Salesforce consultant and first-time mentor on the Trailblazer Mentorship Platform, alongside her three mentees: Andi Poulson, Ola Mostafa, and Monique Larroux. Together, they pull back the curtain on what mentorship in the Salesforce ecosystem actually looks like: the vulnerability, the breakthroughs, the LinkedIn glow-ups, and the genuine human connections...

From $54K to Six Figures — Working Part-Time & Fully Remote What does it look like to leave a career that's draining your time and capping your income and rebuild your professional life entirely on your own terms? Hermela is a former college advisor who pivoted into the Salesforce ecosystem and, in under a year, went from earning $54K with a 2+ hour daily commute to a six-figure job offer. She the...

What does it really take to build a Salesforce consultancy that people actually love? In this episode, Bradley sits down with Joshua Karrasch, founder and CEO of Dynamic Specialties Group (DSG) — a Salesforce partner consultancy that's quietly doing things differently. From going bankrupt and living in a friend's basement, to building a thriving boutique firm with a team of A-players and a growing...

Many people enter tech accidentally. Few turn it into a deliberate lifestyle strategy. In this episode, Kacie Molina shares how she went from discovering Salesforce through a friend to building a high-earning consulting career, all while aligning her work with financial independence principles. This episode breaks down the most powerful lessons from the conversation. You will walk away with: • The...

Breaking into Salesforce in 2026 looks very different than it did just a few years ago and pretending otherwise is setting yourself up for frustration. In this episode, Bradley Rice returns to the Salesforce For Everyone podcast to lay out a realistic, modern roadmap for starting a Salesforce career in today's market. He breaks down what's changed since the hiring boom, why job application systems...

In this episode of the Salesforce for Everyone podcast, hosts Anita Jones and Bradley Rice, along with guest developer Warren Walters, delve into the critical yet often underrated topic of Salesforce integrations.   They discuss the significance of integration skills, even beyond popular Salesforce topics like AI and CPQ, and their pivotal role in most Salesforce projects. The conversation covers...

In this episode of the Salesforce for Everyone podcast, hosts Anita Jones and Bradley Rice delve into a critical yet often overlooked topic: the dissatisfaction some companies face after implementing Salesforce. Joined by guest Brittany Chesney, a Sales Operations Coordinator with extensive experience in the Salesforce ecosystem, they explore the common pitfalls and challenges that arise from subo...

In this exciting episode of the Salesforce for Everyone podcast, we dive into the transformative power of mentorship. Bradley and Anita welcome two special guests: Erin Davies, a recent mentee, and Scott Stafford, a seasoned mentor, who share their inspiring stories from the Trailblazer Mentorship Platform. Together, they explore why mentorship is vital for career growth, how to approach mentor-me...

If you find yourself applying, applying, applying for jobs but getting no interviews and hardly any responses this episode is for you! We're going to walk you through how to get WAY MORE interviews in a broken job system. Unfortunately applying for jobs simply doesn't work anymore. In this show you are going to learn industry networking secrets, how to apply for less jobs and get more interviews a...

If you had a tough time getting your Salesforce Admin certificate, today's episode featuring two admindevelopers ... erm .... adevelopers ... ok ok, adminevelopers might leave you scratching your head a bit. Bradley and Anita get the low down from Jennifer Olson and Hillary Fenton on why they decided to become Salesforce Developers on top of being Salesforce Administrators. Links and Resources: Jo...

If you have kids and like the idea of blending work-from-home with school-at-home,  have we the episode for you! In today's show, Bradley and Anita talk to April Lee , Joshua Brist , and Talia Johnson to uncover how they've managed to combine their Salesforce careers with homeschooling their kids. It's striking how many parallels there are between the two! Handy Timestamps: 7:40 : What is homescho...

The Salesforce ecosystem is changing. In the history of Salesforce, this is known as the hardest time to land a job EVER. But is it impossible?   Today's special episode is recorded live from Camp Talentstacker, where Allie McCarron , Keegan McGoldrick , and Amy Morris join us to share their stories of how they stood firm and fought to secure their Salesforce careers. We explore the grit, persiste...

You may know him as the LinkedIn guru, but Jordan Nelson is also well-established in the ecosystem as a Salesforce Consulting expert. Whether you're interested in freelancing or not, understanding what Salesforce customers need and how consultants meet those needs is a great way to step up your Salesforce game. Stay tuned as we discuss the ins and outs of becoming your own boss, a better way to bu...

We know the salary growth that comes after entry-level is impressive, but making the jump to double six figures can seem daunting or even out of reach. If you've been in the Salesforce game for a while now and are looking to cultivate your career and your earnings, this is the episode for you!    Our guest this week is Trevor Krieg , here to share how he job-hopped, negotiated, and worked his way...

Whether you're considering an admin-to-developer path or you're dead-set on jumping straight in, knowing where to start among the endless tutorials and how-to guides is tricky for Salesforce Developers-to-be. Enter: our special guest, Warren Walters !   This 18x certified Salesforce MVP is here to walk us through every angle in the Salesforce Developer's journey. We give a special highlight to his...

Looking for a mentor but don't know where to start? Already have one, but aren't sure what to do next? No matter where you are in your mentorship journey, we can probably help you out!   Today we're joined by Stephanie Metal , product owner for the new, completely free Trailblazer Mentorship Program. This episode covers what you need to know to find Salesforce Mentorships, as well as what sets the...

Want to level up your career as a Salesforce Professional? We've got just the thing for you. Listen in on this week's episode as Brad and Anita hold a special Q&A about our Career Accelerator Program to know exactly what you'll be getting yourself into by signing up. For a taster of what this program can offer, go check out our free  Career Accelerator Toolkit !   Handy Timestamps:   3:10 : Why di...

We're back from our (very brief) break to bring you some good news – more episodes are to come! For today's show, we'll finally be addressing the thing everyone's been talking about: AI. And who better to tackle this subject with than Salesforce GPT and AI expert, Mark Good?   Join us today as Brad, Anita, and Mark highlight what you need to know about AI in Salesforce right now, including its pra...

We've all been there: you're about to hop on camera, only to realize that your hair is going in three different directions and your background is far from flattering. Or, those inevitable "quick calls" and back-and-forth emails are eating up more time than you'd like and making remote work anything but asynchronous. They may seem like small grievances, but these daily obstacles add up and make wor...

Ever wanted to go independent in your Salesforce career? In this week's episode, we're excited to have our special guest Elijah Green IV on the show as we delve into the world of Salesforce freelancing, also known as independent consulting. Join us as we share our experiences wrangling several side gigs at a time, the different elements involved in starting your own LLC, and the steps you can take...

In this Q&A, we walk you through the questions you're most likely to get asked in a Salesforce interview and equip you with answers that'll set you apart from other candidates. We also go over the common mistakes people make when building connections in the Salesforce community, and provide tips on how to avoid them to ensure a flourishing and supportive network.   For the specific questions we ad...

Attention all non-profit professionals! Feeling trapped in a career that doesn't give you the support you need? Exhausted from long hours and financial worries?   The non-profit industry may have a reputation for being soft and fuzzy, but the truth is that it can be just as frustrating as any other field. After years of feeling unsatisfied in their line of work, Tracey Braun and Megan Malone-Frank...

Imagine you've been a Salesforce professional for several years now. You've made remarkable progress since getting hired and are killing it at work, but that big raise or promotion you've been patiently waiting for is starting to feel like wishful thinking, and the success stories of other Salesforce professionals aren't lining up with your reality. What happened?    If this situation hits close t...

In this week's show, we wrap up our miniseries by tackling any lingering questions you have about Salesforce roles. Stay tuned to find out which certifications are most practical for your career path and how you can make the most of your chosen role. That's not all! We'll also explore some of the innovative strategies that'll be sure to impress your employer and help you stand out from the crowd. ...