Talent Hub Talk

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 websi

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.   You can follow Vipul Jain on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vipul-jain-26667b48/   You can find more content from us at Talent Hub, here:   LinkedIn@ https://www.linkedin.com/company/talent-hub-global/ YouTube@ https://www.youtube.com/@talenthub1140 Facebook@ https://www.facebook.com/TalentHubGlobal/ Instagram @ https://www.instagram.com/talenthubglobal/ Twitter X @ https://twitter.com/TalentHubG

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.   Make sure you’re following Matt on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-robison-salesforce/   You can find out more about Lightbox Logic here: https://lightboxlogic.com.au/   You can find more content from us at Talent Hub, here:   LinkedIn@ https://www.linkedin.com/company/talent-hub-global/ YouTube@ https://www.youtube.com/@talenthub1140 Facebook@ https://www.facebook.com/TalentHubGlobal/ Instagram @ https://www.instagram.com/talenthubglobal/ Twitter X @ https://twitter.com/TalentHubGlobal   We hope you enj

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.   You can find more content from us at Talent Hub, here: LinkedIn@ https://www.linkedin.com/company/talent-hub-global/ YouTube@ https://www.youtube.com/@talenthub1140 Facebook@ https://www.facebook.com/TalentHubGlobal/ Instagram @ https://www.instagram.com/talenthubglobal/ Twitter X @ https://twitter.com/TalentHubGlobal   We hope you enjoy the episode!  

In this week’s episode, we’re joined by Nikhil Karkra, who shares his journey as a Front-end Developer in the Salesforce ecosystem. He discusses his education and early career, including his transition to IT and front-end development.   Nikhil explains the role of a Front-end Developer in Salesforce and the challenges they face, such as keeping up with JavaScript frameworks and building responsive and accessible designs. He highlights the evolution of front-end development in Salesforce, from the Aura framework to Lightning Web Components (LWC) and Lightning Web Runtime (LWR). Nikhil emphasises the importance of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript fundamentals in front-end development and the need to stay updated with new frameworks. He also discusses the role of low-code development tools like OmniStudio and the importance of UX knowledge for Front-end Developers.   Nikhil shares his content on YouTube and his blog, and he encourages aspiring Front-end Developers to start with Trailhead and explore other resources.  

In today’s episode, Andy Forbes and Joseph Kubon discuss the impact of AI on Salesforce professionals and the role of consultants in the AI era. They share insights into how they met and their journey of writing a book on AI in 'ChatGPT for Accelerating Salesforce Development', with authors Philip Safir and Francisco Falder. They explain how AI can be utilised in various aspects of the Salesforce ecosystem, how they first became interested in AI and how they use it day to day. The conversation highlights the potential of AI to accelerate value delivery, improve efficiency, and enhance decision-making. Andy and Joseph emphasise the importance of understanding the limitations and risks of AI and the need for human validation and testing. Overall, the conversation provides valuable insights for Salesforce professionals looking to leverage AI in their work.   Make sure you’re following Andy and Joseph on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andyforbes/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/sforcerocker/   You can purchase

In today’s episode of Talent Hub Talk, we’re joined by Eduardo Ferrao. Eduardo is a Senior Salesforce Healthcare Consultant and has an incredible story from working as a Pediatric ICU Nurse to transitioning into systems and now delivering Salesforce Health Cloud transformations. It was fascinating to hear more about Eduardo and his journey and how he is able to make a difference in the healthcare space. Throughout the episode, Eduardo highlights the importance of soft skills and how his nursing background has been valuable in his consulting role. He explains the potential use cases for Health Cloud in healthcare and the complexities of healthcare projects. The conversation with Eduardo covers the challenges of displaying correct information in digital solutions, the stress and potential adverse outcomes in healthcare, and Eduardo's journey and ability to add value in a different career.   Make sure you’re following Eduardo on LinkedIn here, and we hope you enjoy the chat! https://www.linkedin.com/in/eduardo-f

In today's episode of Talent Hub Talk, we’re delighted to be joined by Jennifer Tai, an experienced senior Salesforce Business Analyst who has been in the Salesforce ecosystem for many years.   In this conversation, Jen shares her journey from Computer Engineering to becoming a Business Analyst in the Salesforce ecosystem. She discusses the evolving role of a Business Analyst and the importance of being solution-agnostic. Jen emphasizes the need for curiosity, people skills, and continuous learning in the role. She also explores the differences between a Functional Consultant and a Business Analyst, highlighting the importance of understanding the broader technology landscape. Jen provides insights into running effective workshops, building rapport with stakeholders, and the impact of remote work on business analysis.   She offers advice for those interested in pursuing a career as a Business Analyst, so make sure you’re following Jen on LinkedIn here if you’re interested!   We hope you enjoy the episode!

In today's episode, Ben shares a quick update on the market and what he has seen in the last quarter, October to December 2023 as we finish up the calendar year. He touches on job vacancies, which type of Salesforce consultancies he’s seen grow, as well as scale back, and analyzes why this might be. We look at what has been key to hiring successfully, and how the Salesforce contract market in particular has been tracking. We share which skillsets have proven to be the most challenging to source and hire for, his forecast for 2024, as well as the impact that AI has been having on the Salesforce job market. Our aim is to give some context and commentary as we navigate between the headlines, and as always, we hope you enjoy the episode!   You can find more content from us at Talent Hub, here: LinkedIn@ https://www.linkedin.com/company/talent-hub-global/ YouTube@ https://www.youtube.com/@talenthub1140 Facebook@ https://www.facebook.com/TalentHubGlobal/ Instagram @ https://www.instagram.com/talenthubglobal/ Twitte

In today's episode, we look back on some of the highlights from 2023. Thank you to all of our awesome listeners and amazing guests, we hope you have enjoyed the episodes as much as we have. Follow us into the new year: LinkedIn@ https://www.linkedin.com/company/talent-hub-global/ YouTube@ https://www.youtube.com/@talenthub1140 Facebook@ https://www.facebook.com/TalentHubGlobal/ Instagram @ https://www.instagram.com/talenthubglobal/ Twitter X @ https://twitter.com/TalentHubGlobal  

This week on the Talent Hub Talk we’re joined by Sohail Sikora, Salesforce CTA and Founder of December Technologies. In the episode, he shares insight into his early career and the 14 years he spent with Salesforce itself. Sohail explains the roles he played in that time, explains his involvement in the foundation of the CTA program, and what his own CTA experience was like. He describes what he saw in the very best Salesforce professionals he worked with when he was the Vice President and Services Lead, a role that saw him oversee hundreds of Salesforce specialists. Finally, Sohail talks about his current business, December Technologies and the problems they are solving. He discusses why there is a need for vertical CRMs in regulated industries, why he isn't building on Salesforce, his approach to building a team, and what he is most excited about for the future.   You can follow Sohail’s journey on his LinkedIn page!   Check out December Technologies here: https://www.linkedin.com/company/techdecember/   Yo

In today's episode of Talent Hub Talk, we’re joined by Matt Chambers. Matt is a Managing Director, leading the ANZ Salesforce Business Unit for a global professional services organisation. During the chat, we discuss Matt's journey from Salesforce Consultant in the UK to Managing Director for the ANZ region following a relocation to Australia, and everything in between. We delve into the world of services, sales, specialisms, selling to Senior Executives, plus the differences between product and services sales. We also look at the importance of having Salesforce product knowledge in a sales role. Finally, Matt gives his view on the Salesforce market in Australia at present and where he sees opportunity, and shares more about what is exciting him professionally for the future.   You can find Matt’s LinkedIn page by clicking here!   You can find more content from us at Talent Hub, here: LinkedIn@ https://www.linkedin.com/company/talent-hub-global/ YouTube@ https://www.youtube.com/@talenthub1140 Facebook@ https:

In today's episode, we’re joined by Igor Kudryk - the Founder of Cloud Prism, which is a business focused on teaching Salesforce Administrators how to code. Igor explains when he first became interested in programming, how he learned to code, and how he found studying Computer Science. Igor initially focused on Java and spent a period working with JavaScript, and he explains how this benefited him when he first came to work with Salesforce. We discuss front and backend development and ponder whether Salesforce Developers should specialise or be full stack. Igor explains where the idea for training Salesforce Administrators how to code came from, what the fundamentals are that people should focus on, what people struggle with, and how he sees Salesforce Flow impacting the roles of Developers and Administrators in the future.   You can find Igor Kudryk on his LinkedIn page!   Make sure you find out more about the courses Igor teaches at Cloud Prism!   Igor hosts his own podcast, Salesforce Stories, and you can

In today's episode, we welcome back Jakub Stefaniak, Salesforce CTA and now-published author. We discuss Jakub's new book, the Salesforce AppExchange Success Blueprint, and Jakub shares years of knowledge on building successful applications for the Salesforce AppExchange.

In today's episode, we are delighted to be joined by Chad Dorshorst, a Salesforce Higher Education SME and Senior Director for Redpath Consulting. Chad talks through his early career in higher education and how he first came across the Salesforce platform. He shares how the Salesforce platform was able to solve challenges he was facing in his role and how he invested time and effort into expanding his knowledge as well as opportunities to use the platform. Chad explains how his domain knowledge in education set him up for success when he moved into a consulting role and how having experience in the industry was welcomed by clients. Chad then provides some insight into how the Salesforce offering for Higher Education has evolved over the years and what makes implementing Salesforce in this industry different to other industries. Having joined Salesforce directly in 2019, Chad describes the roles and responsibilities that he held, talks about his new role at Redpath Consulting, and explains what excites him abo

In today's episode, Ben runs through a summary of our 2023 ANZ Salesforce Salary Survey Results. He interprets the numbers, points out trends, and gives the story behind why some might not be what you'd necessarily expect. Make sure you download your copy from our website so that you have it to hand! We hope you enjoy the episode!

In today's episode, Ben runs through the release of our 2023 ANZ Salesforce Salary Survey results. He explains why we first wanted to do a Salesforce salary survey, why it has taken time to get the final results out there, who the results are for, and what you should do with them.

In this week’s episode, we’re joined by Jonathan Fox, a Salesforce Technical Architect and Golden Hoodie recipient based in the UK. We discussed how he has found success in the Salesforce ecosystem having transitioned from a career in the military in 2019, and his journey coming from a completely non-technical background. He shares tips and advice on how he became a Salesforce Developer, how he worked for Salesforce as a Solution Engineer, and now works as a Technical Architect. This chat with Jonathan is full of useful advice as well as inspiration for others who are looking to build a career in the Salesforce ecosystem.   Make sure you’re following him on his Linkedin page and we hope you enjoy the episode!  

In this week's episode, we're joined by Mike Wheeler, a previous guest who we've invited back to explore how he has seen the Salesforce Administrator role change and develop in the past and how he expects it to change in the future. Mike shares some really interesting thoughts and insight around how he sees the Salesforce platform evolving, how AI can make an impact on the different Salesforce roles, and his take on some of the announcements that came out of Dreamforce. Make sure you check out Mike's courses by clicking here! We hope you enjoy the episode!

In this week's episode, we cover everything you need to know about Salesforce contracting, how to find and secure opportunities, how to get set up, and how to make yourself marketable.