Salesforce Trails and Trials
Episodes
#56 - Dreamforce wrap, new Agent Builder, Agent Script, Vibes booth stories
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this post-Dreamforce episode of Salesforce Trails and Trials, hosts Erik, Jon, and Mike dive into the latest announcements from Dreamforce 2025. Th...
#55 - From a resigned life to recruited and serving fellow vets. Trailblazer journey with Andrew Day.
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Sales Force Trails and Trials, host John interviews US Air Force Veteran and Salesforce expert Andrew Day. Andrew shares his unique...
#54 - Dreamforce preview, minisite for docs, hybrid AI model pipeline w/ Agentforce Vibes
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jon, Erik, and Mike discuss opportunities for Dreamforce and lots of other topics including using AI to create navigable minisites for documentation.
#53 - Laughter Works: Kevin Hupschmann's Journey from Software Sales to Comedy to Workshop
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this inspiring episode of Salesforce Trails and Trials, host Jon Cline chats with Kevin Hubschmann, entrepreneur and founder of Laugh.Events. Kevin...
#52 - Efficient vs. Engaging in fast food, single user software
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
## Podcast Title Navigating AI in Sales: Opportunities, Job Impacts, and Future Skills ## Short Summary In this episode of Salesforce Trails & Trials...
#51 - Intellectual Curiosity, Honesty, Trust with Matt Pieper
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jon and Matt discuss the power of working a problem and gleaning the insights and character along the way.
#50 - Keep The Change - Trailblazer journey with Terri Sinclair
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A journey from trainer to coach and user to shepherd the Salesforce ecosystem.
#49 - Soft Skills and AI in 2025 World Economic Forum Future of Jobs Report
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jon reviews data from the 2025 World Economic Forum report highlighting the top 10 core skills employers are looking for.
#48 - Mike's interactive resume, being a disinterested advocate, and LLM hallucination flaws
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We congratulate Mike on a big milestone and walk through his interactive resume and chosen demo to learn what others might do on their hiring journey....
#47 - Swiss LLM as pub svc, packaging beyond AppExchange, key release highlights
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Jon, Erik, and Mike as they discuss recent news items around the Swiss public LLM initiative, ways to leverage packaging beyond the AppExchange, ...
#46 - Why Friction can help you flourish with Nick Romanos
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jon Cline and Nick Romanos discuss why removing all friction from our physical and digital experiences actually reduces our enjoyment and capacity.
#45 - What is Technical Debt and why should you care?
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jon provides a high level overview of technical debt, the negative impact it has on your Salesforce Org, and some symptoms you can recognize when it i...
#44 - Guest Episode: Gearset DevOps Diaries w/ Jon Cline
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jack McCurdy and Jon Cline discuss solving the people puzzle in DevOps. This episode first appeared on the DevOps Diaries podcast.
#43 - AI Boom or Bubble, Poetry to Platforms, Co-op and Reflective AI, interview with Stephen Klein
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen Klein, a guest on "Salesforce Trails & Trials," shares his 20+ year journey and AI insights. Klein's background includes a fine arts degree in...
#42 - People First vs. AI First, Slack Data Changes, Co-op AI Coding w/ Cursor + Cline
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jon and Mike catch up on trends, projects, and perspectives while Erik is on vacation.
#41 - Agentforce Testing Center, Cursor + Cline, Level-Up Your Role
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Mikula joins Erik and Jon to discuss recent projects, learning, and trends.
#40 - Best Of: How to prepare for your Salesforce interview
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This was a big topic for many as Jon attended Tahoe Dreamin' and Texas Dreamin' so we are including it here as a reply. This episode of the "Sales Fo...
#39 - AI Snake Oil, Off-Platform Agents, a Google Gem, and harmony from Japan
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Erik & Jon show returns with a wide ranging discussion of AI uses and a couple great books.
#38 - The Jon Cline Show: AI Hallucinations rising, risks of no playbook, People First prompt engineering.
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of the Jon Cline Show focuses on the human side of technology and building stronger teams in an AI-driven world. Host Jon Cline discusses...
#37 - Construction Management to Cooperative AI: Trailblazer Stories with Akshay Panse and Omar Youssef
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode features the journeys of Akshay Panse and Omar Youssef, who found their way to the Salesforce ecosystem from diverse backgrounds in engin...
#36 - Curiosity as curator: A Trailblazer's journey with Janeen Marquardt
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Janeen has navigated significant physical challenges throughout her life, undergoing over 30 surgeries, including multiple joint replacements and plat...
#35 - The Jon Cline Show: Top 5 Reasons Why Tech Projects Fail
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jon Cline's show/podcast highlights significant tech project failure rates (45-95%, AI 70-85% in 2019) based on extensive data. Jon Cline argues peopl...
#34 - The Jon Cline Show: Klarna reversal, Caller is new on the team, Liberty Enhancing AI, NotebookLM superpowers
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is sponsored by The Salesforce Recruiter (https://thesalesforcerecruiter.com/) and the People First AI Playground (http://www.joncline.co...
#33 - Become Visible and Valuable with a Great Portfolio
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Leverage existing tools to expand your comfort zone and become experienced in using AI, CLI, and code co-pilot tools.
#32 - The Jon Cline Show: AI Transcription and Summary
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Learn more about your host and also key ways to leverage AI transcription and summary services without losing your People First Power.
#31 - From Patterns to Platforms: Talia's UX Journey in the Salesforce World
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Salesforce Trails and Trials features Talia's journey into the Salesforce ecosystem, emphasizing User Experience (UX). Starting from a creative backgr...
#30 - Tales from the Fails: The Birmingham City Council ERP Disaster
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Podcast explores Birmingham Council ERP failure due to non-technical issues: poor planning, communication, over-customization, weak leadership. Learn ...
#29 - Agent Personas: Cultural Anthropology to the "Ai Team" with Kay Stoner
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Salesforce Trails & Trials, host Jon Cline welcomes Kay Stoner, a seasoned tech professional, to discuss her unique journey and her...
#28 - Storytelling, Discovery, & Demo Failures with Paul Pearce
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Discover the secrets to Salesforce success with Paul Pierce, a 20-year ecosystem veteran! Learn how to transform soft skills into hard cash by masteri...
#27 - Agentforce acceptance, overcoming Imposter Syndrome, Architect Dreamin', and the power of a single word.
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode covers the Admin Skills Kit, differing definitions of "technical", and imposter syndrome. It provides advice for career growth, clear com...
#26 - From Window Washing to Salesforce Success: Jackson Hull's Trailblazer Story
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode explores Jackson Hull's unconventional path from washing windows to becoming a Salesforce Business Analyst (BA). It emphasizes the value ...
#25 - The AI-Fueled Future of Work, Learning, Adaptation, and Prompt Engineering with Pranay Joshi
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of Salesforce Trails and Trials features Pranay Joshi, who shares his journey into technology and Salesforce, emphasizing curiosity, cont...
#24 - From Titanic games to tackling admin needs using AI with Bill Appleton
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of Salesforce Trails and Trials features a conversation with Bill Appleton, CTO of MetaZoa. Appleton, a lifelong software developer, disc...
#23 - Guest Episode: AI-Proof Your Career in the Salesforce Ecosystem w/ the Salesforce Career Show
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of Salesforce Trails and Trials features Jon Cline of People First Method, discussing how to turn soft skills into hard money. Key points...
#22 - Agent Support vs. Supplant, Technical Architects needed, Inspiring Interviews
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode delves into Salesforce's Agent Force, stressing the importance of measuring ROI by comparing current costs with potential savings. Agents...
#21 – From Church Leadership to Salesforce Success: A Trailblazer’s Journey with Jeff Loven
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast episode of "Salesforce Trails and Trials" features Jeff Loven, a Salesforce professional, discussing his career journey. Loven details h...
#20 - SF Ben: How to avoid bad Salesforce partners
14 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Salesforce executives seeking qualified partners must prioritize those with strong communication, project management, and stakeholder engagement skill...
#19 - Proxemics, Job Market updates, AgentForce 2.0
24 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of Salesforce Trails and Trials explores crucial soft skills and emerging trends in the Salesforce ecosystem. The hosts, Jon and Erik, be...
#18 - How to prepare for your Salesforce interview
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of the "Sales Force Trails and Trials" podcast offers advice on acing a Salesforce job interview by leveraging soft skills. The hosts emp...
#17 - Evaluating a Salesforce Career in 2025 and Beyond
23 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode explores if a Salesforce career is right for you. The Salesforce market is growing but is becoming more competitive. The episode emphasiz...
#16 - Overcoming Imposter Syndrome and the Importance of Intangibles in the Salesforce Ecosystem
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast episode, hosted by two Salesforce architects, focuses on the importance of intangible skills for success in the Salesforce ecosystem. The...
#15 - A philosophy major to TaskRabbit to Salesforce consultant with Zachary Pals
13 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Zachary Pals, a philosophy major, unexpectedly found a fulfilling career in the Salesforce ecosystem. After moving to Los Angeles and working various ...
#14 - Salesforce for Slack, Org Ownership, and Best Practices: Celebrating year one!
18 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of Salesforce Trails and Trials celebrates the podcast's one-year anniversary. The hosts, Jon and Erik, discuss the exciting new features...
#13 - Overcoming the Dev-First Mindset in Salesforce
22 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast episode, titled "Overcoming the Dev-First Mindset in Salesforce: Why Configuration and Clicks Beat Code in Most Business Applications", f...
#12 - Politics of Security, Gratitude, Enterprise Apex Best Practices, and Real-World Examples
18 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast episode of Salesforce Trails and Trials opens with a cautionary tale about an untrained system administrator who accidentally deleted all...
#10 - Liberated UAT, Row Locking, Over-riced Biryani, and the power of community.
09 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast episode focuses on the importance of User Acceptance Testing (UAT) in Salesforce projects. The hosts emphasize that UAT offers freedom fo...
#9 - From Mailroom to Mountaintop: A Salesforce Journey with Tyler Cobbett
28 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This interview features Tyler Cobbett, president of Sales Team Performance Incorporated, as he shares his career journey with Salesforce architects Jo...
#8 - Google Translate for trave, Flow validation, using downtime productively
18 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast episode features a conversation between two Salesforce professionals who share their recent experiences and insights. One speaker describ...
#7 - Dynamic Forms, VS Code, and the Importance of Source Control.
10 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast episode of Salesforce Trails and Trials features two Salesforce architects discussing their recent wins and woes. One architect learned a...
#6 - Reveal hidden sandbox changes, Trailhead Go, DevOps Center, and Chrome’s Network Timeline
09 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of Salesforce Trails and Trials offers valuable tips for Salesforce admins. The hosts, two Salesforce architects, discuss the benefits of...
#5 - UI design tools, 2nd-gen Packaging, changing field data types, mountain biking, and Pickleball
17 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast episode features two Salesforce architects discussing their recent experiences and insights. They highlight the benefits of using UI desi...
#3 - Impact of deactivating Salesforce users, enterprise Apex patterns, the inspiration found in nature, and new bikes
13 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of Salesforce Trails and Trials explores the unintended consequences of deactivating a Salesforce user and emphasizes the importance of u...
#2 - Salesforce Tips & Tricks: Einstein Bots, Scratch Orgs, and the Power of the Go-Giver
06 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This Salesforce Trails and Trials episode features two architects sharing practical tips and inspiring insights. They discuss leveraging Einstein bots...
#1 - Power of Picklist changes, The Right to Repair, Vaccine CRM, MLK's Legacy, and the Power of Speaking Up
23 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of Salesforce Trails and Trials explores the unforeseen consequences of simple Salesforce actions, like changing picklist values, emphasi...
#11 - Importance of Embracing Lightning, the Power of Flow, and the Excitement of Slack Integration
14 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This Salesforce Trails and Trials podcast episode features Salesforce architects discussing recent innovations and experiences. One architect highligh...
#4 - Paying it forward at Jack in the Box, making pizza, and the impact of required fields.
03 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of Salesforce Trails and Trials features Salesforce architects discussing travel stories, culinary adventures, and Salesforce tips. Erik ...