Talent Hub Talk is a podcast dedicated to giving you your Salesforce fix, featuring insights and real-life stories from Trailblazers, community leaders and those in the ecosystem with a valuable perspective to share. Talent Hub Talk is a podcast brought to you by Ben Duncombe, Founder of Talent Hub, the Salesforce Recruitment Experts.
Episodes
Wednesday Feb 09, 2022
Wednesday Feb 09, 2022
In today's episode, we're joined by Salesforce CTA and Program Architect for Salesforce, Nicolas Vanden Bossche, who is based in Belgium.
Throughout the episode we discuss how he first launched a career in the technology sector, and how he found his way into the Salesforce ecosystem having completed a Masters.
Nicolas spent a number of years in consulting, and he shares details of the projects he's worked on and his approach to them, how he stood out and found opportunities to progress, and why he chose the Architect pathway.
Prior to joining Salesforce, Nicolas enjoyed a career spanning several years with one consulting partner which is fairly unusual with the ecosystem currently, and so he explains why he made that choice, and the benefits he saw in doing so.
As a Salesforce CTA, Nicolas talks us through his journey, his experiences of the Review Board, how he approached study, and why he now finds giving back so rewarding.
Make sure you're following Nicolas on LinkedIn for his insights and feel free to reach out with any questions that you may have, as he's more than happy to assist you on your journey.
We hope you enjoy the discussion!
Wednesday Feb 02, 2022
Wednesday Feb 02, 2022
In today's episode, we're joined by Salesforce MVP Hall of Famer and Product Evangelist, Eric Dreshfield, who is based in the USA.
Throughout the episode we discuss how he found his way into the Salesforce ecosystem, and the different roles that he's played over the years, as well as the not for profits that he's raised money for over the years.
Eric has been recognised as an MVP Hall of Famer in the Salesforce ecosystem and we talk about the reasons for this recognition, and what this has meant for him and his contributions.
Eric is passionate about personal branding, but this is something which has developed over the years and wasn't initially intentional. He explains how he first discovered the power of his reach and how others in the ecosystem have also embraced messaging unique to them and carved out a profile for themselves. He shares examples of how his personal brand has helped his career over the years, and the importance of a professional network. He gives tips on how a Salesforce newbie or somebody wanting to get more involved, can begin to build a network and brand intentionally; how to go about it and things to avoid.
Eric is an enthusiastic contributor despite having previously been more introverted, and he explains how he likes interact these days, and we discuss how a vastly larger ecosystem has impacted on becoming a part of the ecosystem. With the volume of Salesforce content available day to day, we ask which information he prioritises and whether he has embraced a more global approach.
Make sure you're following Eric on Twitter @ericdresh for his insights, and he can also be found on LinkedIn.
Reach out to Eric with any questions that you may have, as he's more than happy to assist you on your journey.
We hope you enjoy the discussion!
Wednesday Jan 26, 2022
Wednesday Jan 26, 2022
In today's episode, we're joined by Salesforce Improvement Specialist and Salesforce Course Developer, Daryl Moon, who is based in Brisbane, Australia.
Throughout the episode we discuss how he found his way into the Salesforce ecosystem, having come from a background in teaching, and how his career choices have taken him not only across the breadth of Australia, but also overseas.
With a particular passion for Flows, Daryl explains their importance, their business impact, and how Salesforce professionals can stand out from the crowd by specialising in them.
Daryl is the Founder of CertifyCRM.com, which specialises on Salesforce training courses, and is also an author for Salesforce Ben, and so we discuss how he has become involved in these endeavours, and how people can benefit from the knowledge shared across platforms such as these.
Make sure you're following Daryl on LinkedIn for his insights, and visit CertifyCRM.com for training resources and articles.
Reach out to Daryl with any questions that you may have, as he's more than happy to assist you on your journey.
We hope you enjoy the discussion!
Wednesday Jan 19, 2022
Wednesday Jan 19, 2022
In today's episode, we're joined by Founder of dataimporter, Sam Hoult, who is based in Germany.
Throughout the episode we discuss how he found his way into the Salesforce ecosystem, and the different roles that he's played over the years, as well as what has led him to launch his own Salesforce product and business.
He explains the challenges, the rewards, and the skills which he has had to hone and acquire over the course of his journey.
Sam has been very open and transparent with each step of developing and bringing to market his product, having been inspired by the increasingly popular, 'build in public' movement on Twitter and LinkedIn. We delve into what this is exactly, the reasons it has come about, and the benefits he's enjoyed from sharing his successes, challenges and requests for feedback and a general helping hand with the online community.
Make sure you're following Sam on LinkedIn for his insights, and updates on his endeavours.
Reach out to him with any questions that you may have, as he's more than happy to assist you on your journey or provide any help.
We hope you enjoy the discussion!
Wednesday Jan 12, 2022
Wednesday Jan 12, 2022
In today's episode take a look back at some of the advice and insights which we have gleaned from some of the very best Salesforce talent from across the world; Salesforce professionals who have been successful on the notoriously challenging CTA path.
We have collated for you resources they have found useful, programmes they have found invaluable, tips on mindset, productivity hacks, timetables and lessons on things to avoid.
We hear from the following Salesforce CTAs in this episode:
You can go back through the series and listen to the full episodes featuring these guests, and we have interviewed many many more CTAs and Salesforce professionals alike, and so you have a lot of content at your fingertips!
You can check out our episode sponsors, FlowRepublic for details about the Elite Salesforce Academy coaching programme mentioned in this episode, and a big thank you for their support in bringing you this episode.
We hope you enjoy it!
Tuesday Jan 04, 2022
Tuesday Jan 04, 2022
In today's episode we make predictions of what the next 12 months in the ANZ Salesforce market could look like.
We look at which sectors are likely to grow the most, what could happen with salaries and the size of the talent pool due to potential border openings, and whether we foresee demand increasing.
We discuss what the spread of Salesforce talent could look like across the cities in ANZ, and how companies are positioning themselves in the war for the very best Salesforce talent.
If you'd like to remind yourself of the general sentiment amongst your peers from 2021, you can check out our annual Salesforce Market Survey for 2021, and keep a look out for our 2022 survey, which will be published in the coming months.
We hope you enjoy the insights!
Wednesday Dec 29, 2021
Wednesday Dec 29, 2021
In today's episode we take a look back over the past 12 months and revisit predictions that were made, and what ended up transpiring across the Salesforce market in ANZ.
We look at which sectors grew, what happened with salaries and the size of the talent pool, and whether vacancies increased or decreased.
We theorise the reasons for the developments which have unfolded in 2021, how companies have responded, and how differently the Salesforce ecosystem looks as we leave December 2021 from what it looked like back in January of this year.
If you'd like to remind yourself of the general sentiment amongst your peers from earlier in the year, you can check out our annual Salesforce Market Survey for 2021, and keep a look out for our 2022 survey, which will be published early next year.
We hope you enjoy the insights!
Wednesday Dec 22, 2021
Wednesday Dec 22, 2021
In today's episode, we're joined by Australia based Senior Digital Product Manager, Erin Soo Kee.
Throughout the episode we discuss how she found her way into the Salesforce space at an enterprise level, and how her career has evolved over the years, working with Salesforce.
She explains the skills required to be an effective Product Owner, and how somebody can develop and improve these skills through dedicated self-improvement.
She explains everything from setting up roadmaps and better understanding your customer, to building Salesforce capability and being an empathetic leader.
Make sure you're following Erin on LinkedIn for her insights, and reach out to her with any questions that you may have, as she's more than happy to assist you on your journey or provide any help.
The resources she refers to throughout the episode are:
We hope you enjoy the discussion!
Wednesday Dec 15, 2021
Wednesday Dec 15, 2021
In today's episode, we're joined by Australia based Salesforce Marketing Cloud Architect Manager, Eugene Neborak.
Throughout the episode we discuss how he found his way into the Salesforce Marketing Cloud space and the different roles that he's played over the years, as well as how the experience can differ depending on whether you're client or consulting side.
He explains the skills required, not only for working with Marketing Cloud itself, but also for delivering successful projects, given that Eugene works for a large consulting partner. We delve into best practices and highly effective communications, as well as what can go wrong on a project, and how to avoid issues.
The Salesforce Marketing Space has ramped up at pace in the last 12 months and Eugene offers insight into why this could be, and what excites him the most forward looking when it comes to the platform and the products coming down the line.
Make sure you're following Eugene on LinkedIn for his insights, and reach out to him with any questions that you may have, as he's more than happy to assist you on your journey or provide any help.
We hope you enjoy the discussion!
Wednesday Dec 08, 2021
Wednesday Dec 08, 2021
In today's episode, we're joined by US based Salesforce Solution Architect, Vanessa Grant.
Having already built a successful career on the business side, with people management responsibilities, Vanessa first joined the Salesforce ecosystem as a Business Analyst. We discuss how this transition first occurred, what first motivated her to specialise in Salesforce, and why the Business Analyst role was the one which resonated the most with her.
We go on to discuss the Salesforce Business Analyst role specifically, what makes a good B.A, how essential technical skills and platform knowledge are to the role, and which resources she found to be the most helpful throughout her learning.
Recently Vanessa has stepped into a Solution Architect role, and she also shares her experiences of this, as well as her views on Salesforce certification and professional development.
As an active and generous member of the Salesforce ecosystem, Vanessa explains what she has gained by becoming more involved in the Ohana, how she likes to give back, and finally how she found Dreamforce 2021!
We hope you enjoy the discussion!