In this episode, I sit down with Salesforce manager Meradith Stretz.  

After obtaining her marketing degree, Meradith started her first job working for a construction company that was implementing Salesforce. Meradith was tasked with teaching and getting the workers to adopt the new system. She learned the importance of having empathy for end-users as well as finding a career in the Salesforce ecosystem.  

Meradith has worked closely with end-users since then and has built long-lasting relationships that have contributed to her career success.

00:35 - Career background and history 

08:18 - Importance of client-facing roles 

11:33 - Soft skills you must have 

15:21 - Tips for Managers who write Job Descriptions 

18:50 - Salesforce Events 

21:45 - Final Thoughts

Allegany FM is an interview-style podcast that focuses on sharing experiences and insights from everyday Tech professionals.

In this episode, I sit down with Nicole Montgomery. Nicole shares her experiences within the Cyber field, thoughts on getting into Cyber and the different areas of focus, and the Cyber career outlook.

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In this episode, I sit down with Antonino Ardizzone. Antonino is a Veteran who transitioned from the Marines into a career in Technology. 

At his current company, Antonino works with Veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses teaching them the ServiceNow platform.  

Antonino has built his career by leveraging skills learned from all his previous jobs. We discuss several key concepts that people should apply when attempting to make the move into a new field.

In this episode, I sit down with 7x Salesforce MVP and creator of Salesforce Saturday Stephanie Herrera.  

Stephanie is a powerhouse in the tech industry, previously working at companies like Dell and Apple. This eventually led her to start Salesforce Women In Tech - Austin, Salesforce Saturday, and serve on multiple non-profit boards.  

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In this episode, I sit down with Agile enthusiast Mike Lyons. 

Mike has been working in the Agile space since 2006 and is a founding partner of KaiRise.  

We discuss the different aspects of the Agile framework, the importance of industry-recognized certifications, Agile careers, and more...

In this episode, I sit down with Bree Ryback. Bree shares her career backstory and how she ended up working in the Salesforce space. We discuss why we think government agencies have adopted the Salesforce platform and why the trend will continue.  

She also provides her thoughts on the ecosystem and why so many people love it.

In this episode, I sit down with Esteban Soto. Esteban is a Veteran who has attended multiple training programs offered to Active military members, Veterans, and Military Spouses. 

Esteban shares his experiences and insights into these programs so others can make educated decisions before deciding what their path will be.

In this episode, I sit down with Salesforce Solution Architect Lauren Zolp. On top of being a 14x Salesforce certified professional, Lauren believes in living a Deep Life.

We talk about her life leading up to a Salesforce career, being a new parent while learning new skills, lessons learned from Cal Newport's book Deep Work, and some recommendations if you're ever visiting Wisconsin.

In this episode, I sit down with Paul Battisson. Paul is a Salesforce MVP,  18x Salesforce Certified, and 2x Published Author.

Dave is a 19x Trailhead Ranger and has 14 Salesforce certifications. He successfully transitioned from a career in the US Navy and is now a Lead Solution Engineer at Salesforce.

In this episode, Dave talks about the misconceptions about changing careers late in life, the importance of a structured routine, personal branding, and his 5 keys to a successful career transition.