Salesforce for Everyone by Talent Stacker
Episodes
061. Bootstrapping a Boutique Salesforce Consultancy
06 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What does it really take to build a Salesforce consultancy that people actually love? In this episode, Bradley sits down with Joshua Karrasch, founder...
060. Tech Freelancing to Reach Financial Independence and Early Retirement
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Many people enter tech accidentally. Few turn it into a deliberate lifestyle strategy. In this episode, Kacie Molina shares how she went from discov...
059. How to Start a Salesforce Career in 2026
09 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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...
058. This Secret Skill Is More In Demand Than AI + CPQ + Marketing Cloud Combined
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Salesforce for Everyone podcast, hosts Anita Jones and Bradley Rice, along with guest developer Warren Walters, delve into the ...
057. Does Your Company Hate Salesforce? How To Turn Your Salesforce Org Around
20 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Salesforce for Everyone podcast, hosts Anita Jones and Bradley Rice delve into a critical yet often overlooked topic: the dissa...
056. How To Find The Perfect Salesforce Mentor For You
06 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this exciting episode of the Salesforce for Everyone podcast, we dive into the transformative power of mentorship. Bradley and Anita welcome two sp...
055. You Won't Land a Job by Applying | Job Search Strategy 101
09 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
054. Should Admins Learn Development?
08 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you had a tough time getting your Salesforce Admin certificate, today's episode featuring two admindevelopers ... erm .... adevelopers ... ok ok, a...
053. Homeschool Your Kids and Have Your Career Too
03 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
052. Is it Time to Give Up on Your Salesforce Career?
08 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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? ...
051. More Than You Wanted to Know About Salesforce Consulting
25 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
050. Unlock your High-Income Potential with Salesforce
11 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
049. Understanding the Journey of the Salesforce Developer
22 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 a...
048. How to get FREE Salesforce Mentorship
08 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 jou...
047. Level Up Today with the Career Accelerator Program
23 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
046. Artificial Intelligence and its role in your Salesforce Career
02 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
045. The Art of Optimization: Our Top Work Hacks
10 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
044. Side Gig Success as a Salesforce Freelancer
03 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
043. Ace your interview, nourish your network, and other helpful Q&As!
26 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ap...
042. Salesforce for Non-Profit Professionals: An Insider's Guide
19 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Attention all non-profit professionals! Feeling trapped in a career that doesn't give you the support you need? Exhausted from long hours and financi...
041. Maximizing Your Career Acceleration
12 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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, ...
040. Rock your role, discover your niche, and more great Q&As!
05 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 certi...
039. Day in the Life of a Salesforce Developer
29 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you can relate to Brad's 12-year developing free streak, you might be interested but hesitant about programming-heavy career options. Sure, the oth...
038. Day in the Life of a Salesforce Consultant
22 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Think consulting is only for seasoned Salesforce pros? Think again! For this week's Salesforce career breakdown, we talk with Dave Massey (remem...
037. Day in the Life of a Salesforce Business Analyst
15 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Now that you have a good idea of what a Salesforce Administrator is (if you don't, check out our last episode), it's time to move on to our next role...
036. Day in the Life of a Salesforce Administrator
08 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
So, you want to become a Salesforce Administrator. But…what do Admins do, exactly? Before you commit to any given role, it's a good idea to do some...
035. The Main Salesforce Roles, Explained
01 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Admins, analysts, and developers, oh my! Figuring out which Salesforce role to go after first is tricky business if you don't know what you're after....
034. Strategize your certs, fast track your training, and other helpful Q&As!
24 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's our first Q&A of the season, and are we excited to share it with you! In this short but sweet episode, Brad and Anita answer some questions ...
033. Degrees Matter Less Than You Think
17 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
4+ years. Thousands of dollars per semester. By the time we graduate, our shiny new degrees have us asking one question: Was it worth it? Most of...
032. Study Smarter for Your Cert in 2023
10 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Whether you're just getting started or already have a couple up your sleeve, studying for a certification can be a daunting task. With over 40 kinds ...
031. Welcome to Season 3!
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You asked, and we listened. Thanks to your feedback and suggestions, we've created a lineup of topics for Season 3 that we know you'll love. ...
030. Are Salesforce Careers Recession-Proof?
02 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The past few years have been rough for everyone. After a global pandemic and everything else that followed, topics such as financial security and car...
029. No Program? No Problem! How to DIY it with Free Resources
26 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As you've probably noticed, most of our guests so far have been alumni from the Talent Stacker Program. And while programs like Talent Stacker can be ...
028. Skills That Turn Employers On
19 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Job hunting: We all know the struggle. Maybe you've spent hours perfecting your resume and LinkedIn profile only to get rejected after an interview, ...
027. Six-Figure Stories: How They Got There and Where They Are Now
12 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you listened to last week's Q&A, you'll know what this episode is all about! Today, we dive into the stories of individuals who made it to six figu...
026. Settle your salary, strike a work-life balance, and more great Q&As!
05 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today's Q&A session, Anita and Brad help listeners set salary expectations for themselves and their interviewers in order to establish more realist...
025. Doubling family income as a Salesforce power couple
28 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What would it be like to work side by side with your partner, double your income, and get more time off with your family ALL from the comforts of you...
024. Military spouses and veterans score Salesforce careers
21 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It can be scary to step outside the norm and take a different career path different from everyone else's. For military spouses and veterans, this migh...
023. How Blue-collar Workers are Breaking into White-collar Jobs
14 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ever think about the side effects your job will have on Future You? Be it physically or psychologically, the drawbacks of blue-collar jobs have worker...
022. Make your job app pop, wrangle study groups, and other Q&As!
07 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Anita and Brad share some tips with our listeners on how to prosper in the Salesforce community, turn their job applications into int...
021. Why teachers are switching to Salesforce careers
31 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we turn our attention to teachers and school administrators who decided to pivot into new Salesforce careers. The biggest takeaways? ...
020. From Stay At Home Parents to High Paying Salesforce Careers in Under 6 Months
24 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you think you don't have time or the energy to get into a new Salesforce career, you may draw some inspiration from the three Stay At Home Parents ...
019. Slay imposter syndrome, disarm pre-interview jitters, and other helpful Q&As!
17 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We're back with our first Q&A episode of Series 2, and do we have a great slate of your questions lined up! These include several questions that...
018. How to Leave Healthcare to Thrive in a New Salesforce Career
10 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The COVID pandemic was tough for many people, but it was especially difficult for those in healthcare. That said, it was still surprising to see so m...
017. Earn $70k a Year While Still In School As a Salesforce Professional
03 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Think back to the last part-time job you had when you were in college. Chances are, you probably were not earning much at the time. But what if you co...
016. Welcome to Series 2 of the Show!
26 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you want to be inspired by and to replicate the success of people who made successful career pivots into Salesforce, you are going to love Series ...
015. How to make even more money as a Salesforce pro, and more great Q&As
04 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Anita and Brad help listeners with new Salesforce jobs make even more money and carve back time and control for themselves so they ca...
014. Should I Give Up if I Fail the Salesforce Administration Exam, and other FAQs!
27 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you have already thrown your hat into the ring and are striving towards a Salesforce job, this episode is for you. Anita and Brad move on to l...
013. Is the Salesforce job market already saturated, and more Q&As answered!
20 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We had so many questions in the last episode from people considering pivoting into a Salesforce career that we just had to do one more to help new peo...
012. Stealthy Steps to Polish Your LinkedIn Branding, and Other FAQs!
13 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the first of our Q&A series, Anita and Brad take questions from listeners who are still trying to figure out if a Salesforce career is for them. ...
011. How to Dump a Toxic Job for More Family Time and Pay
06 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What do you do when the career you have loved for 14 years stops loving you back, at the very moment you are needed even more by your family? Yo...
010. Landing a Salesforce Job as a College Alternative
30 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For decades, the most common advice given to most high schoolers was to either enter the trades, or go to college. We love the trades, and there ...
009. Double Your Income, Win Financial Independence, And Earn Respect As Salesforce Wizard
23 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What would it be like to more than double your income, pay off all your debt, move to a lower cost of living location to be closer to loved ones, AND...
008. You Got The Offer! Now how much should you get paid?
16 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Congratulations! You've done everything right, such as: getting your first Salesforce certification (episode 003) polishing up your personal brandin...
007. There Are No Jobs Available? Think again!
09 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Anita and Brad bust another major misconception: that there are no Salesforce jobs available. There is a major disconnect here...
006. You Suck At Interviewing
02 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we are joined by another special guest, Justin Dux, to help you level up your first set of Salesforce job interviews. Justin is ...
005. Getting Hands-on Experience | The Good, The Bad, The Ugly
25 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we bring on Alex Warneke, our OG Talent Stacker to help us crack that age-old Catch-22 dilemma, where employers want people with exp...
004. Resumes Are "So Last Year"!
18 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, hosts Bradley Rice and Anita Smith destroy a trite job-hunting advice that does more harm than good. Then they discuss: how yo...
003. Trailhead and Certifications Aren't Enough To Land A Job
11 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the show, hosts Bradley Rice and Anita Smith take you on the next logical step in the journey to a new Salesforce job: Getting you...
002. The Salesforce Job Market
04 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, hosts Bradley Rice and Anita Smith map out, step-by-step, why the demand for Salesforce professionals is so hot, there is an ongoing...
001. Unlock Financial Freedom With A Salesforce Career
02 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the first episode of the Salesforce For Everyone Podcast! Hosts Bradley Rice and Anita Smith discuss how a Salesforce career can be the la...