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In this episode of The Hiring Edge, host Josh Matthews brings on Salesforce architect and founder of the People First Method, Jon Cline. This isn’t your typical tech talk — Jon breaks down how soft skills like empathy, communication, and collaboration are the real power plays in the tech world.

He shares a powerful transformation story of Serena, a military spouse who went from jobless and discouraged to landing a major role and leading projects — all by shifting how she showed up in interviews and on teams.

They unpack:

• Why most tech projects fail (and it’s not about the tech).
• The mindset shift that drives career breakthroughs.
• How simple tools like process diagrams can become leadership assets.
• Why “go-givers” win long term over “go-getters.”

🚨 LIMITED OFFER: Use code shared in the podcast at PeopleFirstMethod.com to get 50% OFF the next cohort — only 12 spots available. Starts in September.

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Betrayal at work is the hidden threat sabotaging your culture, health, and performance. In this episode, Josh Matthews talks with Dr. Debi Silber, TEDx speaker, psychologist, and author of Trust Again, about how workplace betrayal damages trust and how you can heal.

Learn why betrayal is different from any other trauma, the symptoms of Post-Betrayal Syndrome, and the five proven stages of recovery. Whether you lead a team or are healing yourself, you’ll discover actionable strategies to rebuild trust and create a thriving workplace.

Keywords:
workplace betrayal, rebuilding trust, team culture, leadership, trauma recovery, Dr. Debi Silber, TEDx speaker, Post-Betrayal Syndrome, employee well-being

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Is your pay strategy quietly driving talent out the door? In this no-fluff episode, Josh Matthews sits down with compensation expert Scott Trumpolt to break down pay transparency laws, broken bonus systems, and how to finally build comp plans that retain and motivate. If you're hiring, leading, or scaling, this one’s a game-changer.

🔍 Chapters:

00:16 – Why your comp strategy might be broken
 01:27 – What pay transparency laws get wrong
 05:06 – The problem with static pay bands
 11:35 – Building trust through variable pay transparency
 19:22 – The truth about salary data (Glassdoor, Salary.com, etc.)
 22:58 – Pay equity in remote vs. on-site roles

🎙 Guest: Scott Trumpolt
Founder, HRCompensationConsulting.com
LinkedIn: Scott Trumpolt

📌 Host: Josh Matthews | The Hiring Edge – Smarter Teams. No Fluff.

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In this raw and real episode of Salesforce Hiring Edge, we sit down with David Kestenberg — former CIO, startup founder, and transformation leader — to talk about something no one is saying out loud in tech hiring: vulnerability is a weapon.

From building authentic teams to calling BS on fake personas in interviews, David, Josh Matthews, and Josh LeQuire break down how to create a culture where people are safe to be real — and why that leads to better hires, better retention, and better outcomes.

You’ll learn:

• Why saying "I don't know" might be your biggest strength
• How to use vulnerability to create high-performance teams
• The silent cost of inauthentic hires
• How diversity, culture, and transparency create hiring edge in Salesforce orgs
• How to screen for realness, not resumes

🎯 Whether you're hiring, getting hired, or leading a team — this episode is your blueprint for building something that lasts.

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Not all recruiters are equal — and hiring the wrong one could cost you time, money, and top talent.

In this episode, Josh Matthews explains exactly how to vet a recruiter, what red flags to avoid, and how speed and quality can work together to deliver better hires. Learn why specialization, transparency, and relationship-building are non-negotiable if you want to build a high-performing Salesforce team.

Listen in and upgrade your hiring strategy.

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Your interview process might be broken—and costing you top talent.

Ex-Google & Salesforce engineer Mike Mroczka, author of Beyond Cracking the Coding

Interview, joins us again to break down what most companies get dead wrong about hiring.

Whether you're building a Salesforce team or scaling a broader tech org, this episode dives

deep into the mindset and mechanics of smarter hiring.

You’ll learn:

✔ The #1 red flag in most tech interviews (and how to fix it)

✔ Why great engineers bomb interviews—and bad ones pass

✔ The truth about "chemistry" vs. bias in hiring

✔ How to vet technical talent when you’re not technical

✔ What makes Big Tech hiring so effective (and what you can steal)

✔ Why your interview process needs to be written down—yesterday

🔥 Whether you're hiring your first developer or your fiftieth, this is the real talk every leader

needs.

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📌 Chapters

0:00 – Intro: Are You Hiring Wrong?

1:10 – Why You Need a Real Interview Process

3:30 – Vetting Engineers Without Being Technical

6:45 – Bias, Rapport & the "Likeability Trap"

9:10 – The Interview Systems That Actually Work

12:00 – Trial Periods: Good Idea or Red Flag?

14:20 – What Big Tech Gets Right (And You Can Too)

17:05 – Take-Home Tests: Pros, Cons, & Pay

19:30 – The Only Hiring Metric That Really Matters

21:45 – Final Thoughts & Podcast Info

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Welcome to the Salesforce Hiring Edge, hosted by Josh Matthews and co-host Josh LeQuire. In this powerful episode, we break down exactly what it takes to hire the right Salesforce SI (System Integrator) partner — and why making the wrong choice could cost you your career.

From uncovering the #1 factor in Salesforce implementation success (spoiler: it’s client engagement), to red flags in partner pitches, to protecting your investment through smart, small-bite projects — this conversation is a goldmine for any leader navigating the Salesforce ecosystem.

👉 Whether you’re running a Fortune 100 or a 5-person startup, this is required listening before you sign another consulting contract.

💼 Links & Resources:

🔗 Ccurrents.com – Proven Salesforce SI partner delivering enterprise results with startup hustle.
🔗 TheSalesforceRecruiter.com – Your source for Salesforce recruiting and talent acquisition across the ecosystem.

Timestamps:
00:00 – Why Client Engagement Trumps Everything
01:00 – Navigating the 2,000+ SI Partners on AppExchange
03:00 – What Salesforce AEs Won’t Tell You
07:00 – Why Most Implementations Fail
10:00 – How to Vet Partners (Questions That Matter)
14:00 – The Power of Weekly Status Reports
18:00 – Root Causes of Technical Debt
21:00 – Bite-Sized Projects to De-Risk Big Decisions
23:00 – Final Thoughts: Protect Your Career First

Listen in, take notes, and remember: a good partner tells their story. A great one tells yours. Subscribe now to never miss a brutally honest take on hiring within the Salesforce ecosystem.

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This episode is WILD.

We sit down with Mike Mroczka—author, ex-Googler, ex-Salesforce employee,  and interview coach—to talk about the growing epidemic of AI-assisted cheating in technical interviews. We're not talking theory—this is what’s actually happening in the trenches.

Mike breaks down:

• Why AI makes it easier than ever to fake your way into a six-figure job
• How companies can design smarter, cheat-proof interview systems
• What red flags recruiters should NEVER ignore
• Why some coaching is helpful—and when it crosses into gray zones

💡 If you’re hiring in tech or interviewing for a tech role, this conversation is non-negotiable. It’s time to outsmart the system—without compromising integrity.

📕 Get Mike’s book: bctci.co/amazon
 🌐 Learn more: mikemroczka.com

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What does it really take to scale a Salesforce team from 10 to 200—without chaos? In this episode of Salesforce Hiring Edge, Josh Matthews and Josh LeQuire are joined by David Kestenberg: former CIO, Salesforce transformation leader, and 5-time Dreamforce speaker. David shares hard-won lessons on hiring for trajectory, building leadership layers, and maintaining clarity and accountability—even when you're growing at warp speed. From ‘sniper’ developers to culture-building rituals, you’ll learn how to balance technical needs with human dynamics, set your managers up for success, and create systems that scale. Packed with real-world advice for tech leaders, consulting partners, and hiring managers who want to build high-performing teams the smart way.

takeaways

• The vibe check is essential for ensuring team fit.
• Experience plays a crucial role in assessing candidates.
• Trusting managers is key to finding the right talent.
• Technical skills must align with team dynamics.
• The overall team vibe influences hiring decisions.
• Expectations should be clear during the interview process.
• A good vibe check can lead to better team cohesion.
• Understanding the 'true North' is vital for alignment.
• Hiring is not just about skills, but also about culture.
• Effective leadership involves balancing various perspectives.

Sound Bites

• "The right expectations and all of that"
• "It's about the vibe of the overall team"
• "I trust the managers that work under me"

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n this episode of Salesforce Hiring Edge, Josh Matthews and Josh LeQuire break down two real-world Salesforce hiring stories—one a textbook win, the other a slow-motion fail. You’ll learn exactly what separates high-velocity teams who land top talent from the ones who lose momentum and miss out.

Josh unpacks a step-by-step playbook on how one fast-moving company hired a Salesforce pro in under 48 hours—from job order to offer. No red tape, no games, just clear priorities, time-blocked interviews, and decisive leadership.

💡 Learn why:

• Speed is the #1 hiring advantage in 2025
• Onsite requirements kill pipelines
• Expert recruiters are your best asset
• Poor candidate experience will cost you big

Perfect for Salesforce hiring managers, delivery leaders, and anyone tired of watching top talent slip through their fingers.

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Keywords: Salesforce hiring, remote hiring strategy, talent acquisition 2025, Salesforce recruiter, fast hiring process, staffing strategy, candidate experience, HR tech, Twilio hiring automation, AI recruiting tools