Talent Hub Talk

Streamlining e-commerce through the use of Salesforce integration with Mikel Lindsaar

In today's episode, we’re joined by Mikel Lindsaar, CEO and founder of StoreConnect. Mickel talks us through his background and how he came to work in the software space, and we look at where the idea for StoreConnect came from, as Mikel explains the journey from idea to product to customer.

Mikel talks through the decision to stop doing implementations themselves and to go with a partner-led implementation model as well as the challenges of standing that up alongside their certification program. Mikel gives insight into what the product is, who it is for, and how companies are really getting value from it. He also gives us a look into plans for the future.

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If you want to learn more about StoreConnect, check out their website.

 

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A spotlight on Sales Cloud success: Kerry Townsend's journey from Mechanical Engineer to Salesforce expert and author of the Sales Cloud Implementation Handbook

In today's episode, we’re joined by Kerry Townsend. Kerry is a Salesforce MVP Hall of Famer, organiser of several Salesforce User Groups and community events, and now published author, having released the Salesforce Sales Cloud Implementation Handbook.

In the episode, we explore Kerry's background, where the idea for the book came from, and then delve into some of the key messages from the book as well as top tips for Sales Cloud implementation success.

Make sure you’re following her on LinkedIn here:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerrytownsend1/

You can purchase Salesforce Sales Cloud – An Implementation Handbook: A practical guide from design to deployment for driving success in sales, here:

https://www.packtpub.com/en-gb/product/salesforce-sales-cloud-an-implementation-handbook-9781804619643?type=print

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Analysis of the ANZ Salesforce Market in Q2 2024

In today’s episode, Ben summarises the second quarter of 2024, the pace of market activity and the speed of hiring processes.
He discusses Salesforce job application numbers and which specific job titles are being advertised, which sectors are hiring, whether contracts are being extended, plus what market sentiment is looking like as we head into Q3.

 

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A spotlight on CPQ and Salesforce Industries with Michal Komarzynski

In today's episode, we’re joined by Michal Komarzynski. Michal is the Global Lead for CPQ and Salesforce Industries at IBM, currently based out of Miami. We discussed Michal's background and consulting career to date, specialising in CRM Systems for Telecommunications companies.

He shares his experience working in different countries and the cultural differences he encountered. Michal also talks about the evolution of Salesforce Industries and the reception it has received in the ecosystem. He explains the concept of subscription models and how they are becoming more common in various industries.

Michal provides insights into Salesforce RLM (Revenue Lifecycle Management) and its potential impact on the market, the skill sets required for RLM projects, what is to come, and why things are changing.

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/michal-komarzynski/

His email is: michal.komarzynski@ibm.com

 

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Potential red flags for Salesforce hiring managers with Ben Duncombe

In this week's episode, Ben discusses potential red flags which, over his years of experience working in the Salesforce recruitment space, can often be telltale signs that somebody's experience might need investigating further.

He highlights the issue of candidates holding multiple jobs simultaneously and the challenges of detecting this. He also addresses the issue of candidates fabricating their experience and provides several red flags for hiring managers to watch out for, such as certifications that cannot be verified, inconsistencies in the use of Salesforce products, and roles which might not make sense for one reason or another. 

He emphasises the importance of thorough investigation and ensuring that candidates are hired based on their genuine expertise.

 

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The ANZ Salesforce Manager's Survey 2024: Insights (PART 2) with Ben Duncombe

In this week's episode, we cover the results of Talent Hub's annual ANZ Salesforce Survey, of which Part 2 focuses on the results from Salesforce managers. You can download your copy of the ANZ Salesforce Market Survey here:

 

https://talent-hub.com.au/2024-anz-salesforce-market-survey/

 

In this podcast, listen to Ben's response to the data, what he believes that it means and why, and how it compares to what he's seeing on the ground day to day. We look at what Salesforce managers look for in their new hires, what they're currently finding challenging, and where salaries are headed, amongst other data points. Whilst this survey relates to the Australia and New Zealand regions, we'd love to know whether it falls in line with your region. Tell us in a written review in whichever app you use to listen to your podcasts what you're seeing, as we're keen to hear from other regions.

 

You can also take a peek back at our 2023 survey on our website to see how the market has evolved over the last 12 months:

 

https://talent-hub.com.au/2023-anz-salesforce-market-survey.pdf/

 

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The ANZ Salesforce Talent Survey 2024: Insights (PART 1) with Ben Duncombe

In this week's episode, we cover the results of Talent Hub's annual ANZ Salesforce Survey, of which Part 1 focuses on the results from Salesforce professionals, followed by next fortnight, where we bring you insights from Salesforce managers. You can download your copy of the ANZ Salesforce Market Survey here:

https://talent-hub.com.au/2024-anz-salesforce-market-survey/

 

In this podcast, listen to Ben's response to the data, what he believes that it means and why, and how it compares to what he's seeing on the ground day to day. We look at what Salesforce professionals look for in a new role, where their ambitions lie, and where they most want to work, amongst other data points. Whilst this survey relates to the Australia and New Zealand regions, we'd love to know whether it falls in line with your region. Tell us in a written review in whichever app you use to listen to your podcasts what you're seeing, as we're keen to hear from other regions.

 

You can also take a peek back at our 2023 survey on our website to see how the market has evolved over the last 12 months:

https://talent-hub.com.au/2023-anz-salesforce-market-survey.pdf/

 

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Transitioning from Developer to Salesforce CTA: A mindset shift and the power of a study group with Vipul Jain

In today's episode, we’re joined by Vipul Jain, Australia's latest Salesforce Certified Technical Architect, to discuss his early career, what first attracted him to a role in IT and how he came to find the Salesforce ecosystem. He explains how he made the transition from Developer to Architect, and what he learned from moving to Australia.

 

Vipul shares with us why he wanted to be a Salesforce CTA and how that journey played out for him, how he had to learn to be a better storyteller and lastly, he details the lessons that he took and learned from his journey to CTA that he wants to pass on to others.

 

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/vipul-jain-26667b48/

 

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Building and launching a product, overcoming challenges during development, and wearing multiple hats as a business owner, with Matt Robison

In today's episode, we’re joined by Matt Robison. Matt is the founder of Lightbox Logic and the creator of Marketing Cloud Connect Toolbox, which has recently been listed on the Salesforce AppExchange. Matt came back on the show to tell us all about his journey of building the Marketing Cloud Connect Toolbox, where the idea came from, how he approached building it whilst being in employment, what the AppExchange process was like,and tips he would share with others looking to build a product.

 

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-robison-salesforce/

 

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https://lightboxlogic.com.au/

 

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Analysis of the ANZ Salesforce Market in Q1 2024

In today’s episode, we summarise the first quarter of 2024, the pace of market activity and the speed of hiring processes.

We discuss Salesforce salaries, the split between contract and permanent opportunities, job application numbers and the number of relevant candidates for Salesforce roles. We look at which specific types of Salesforce partners are still hiring and growing, and why, and which Salesforce skills, in particular, are most in demand as we head into Q2.

 

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