Have you seen the Salesforce Admin Skills Kit? In this podcast episode, I run through  each of the 14 skills you need to take your Cloud Career to the next level! You will also discover ways to represent each of these skills on your resume. Join me as we work our way through all 14 skills. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/urelevant/message

Jake Erb caught my attention via a LinkedIn post, where he mentioned he was taking my #Salesforce Administrator course although he was already certified. I wanted to learn more about his study approach and pursuit for a stronger grasp on the fundamentals of the platform. Resources & Links: Live Salesforce Training - https://courses.mikewheelermedia.com/live Salesforce Self-Assessment Checklist - https://workshop.mikewheelermedia.com/checklist Mike Wheeler Media+ A NEW way to learn...

I had the opportunity to speak with the Chicago Salesforce Nonprofit User Group about getting a job in the Salesforce ecosystem.  In this clip, I share what I think the number one skill is for helping you land your first job in the Salesforce ecosystem.   I also discuss the importance of being able to execute on ideas - whether those ideas are your own, or someone else's.  With the simplicity of Salesforce, it is the go-to platform for making those ideas a reality in a short manner of...

On June 23, 2021, Salesforce updated the structure of their Certified Administrator Exam.  In this episode, I dissect the new exam guide and highlight the changes that have been made.   I have updated my Salesforce Self Assessment Checklist to reflect the new structure of the exam.  You can get that updated checklist here - https://workshop.mikewheelermedia.com/checklist  I have also updated my Salesforce Administrator On-Demand Course with several new lessons added, to also reflect the...

I had the opportunity to visit with Jael Jones.    We discussed 'You Incorporated' - treating your career as your business.    Jael discussed her investment strategy of investing in herself and her career, which brings about the greatest return on investment.    As with all investment advice, you want to invest in businesses you are passionate about and believe in.  So, investing in yourself helps you to take this process seriously as well as to be taken seriously by...

I interview Vitaly Makarkin, who is breaking into the #Salesforce ecosystem after several years of working as a #CRM consultant in Russia. In this talk, we discuss the importance of always marketing your skills, service, experience, as well as having a portfolio. Resources: Video version of this interview - https://youtu.be/M1MTGX7pSBA Vitaly Makarkin LinkedIn Profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/makarkinpro/ Vitaly's Website - https://hiresalesforcedev.com/ Vitaly's Blog -...

Here's a replay from a live show I held on May 4, 2021. The topic was '7 Levers to Overcoming Ageism in 2021' The idea for this topic came from one of my students who left a voice message for me regarding encountering ageism and to overcome it. In this podcast episode, I share the first two levers of the seven. You can continue the journey for levers three through seven by watching the full video version of this talk on YouTube here - https://youtu.be/JoiKStqYQOk If you have a question or...

In this interview, I visit with one of my students, Samuel Kephart, regarding his 10-year Cloud Career. From humble beginnings, Samuel shares his secrets to success, investing in his future and now enjoying a 550% salary increase. You can watch this interview here - https://youtu.be/R3YsEinZx08 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/urelevant/message

This episode is the first section of my new course, called "Your Cloud Career Launch Action Plan". You can go to CareerLaunchActionPlan.com for the video companions to the audio of this episode, as well as 30 more minutes of the action plan. In this episode, I address the following topics: The Four Gatekeepers Blocking Your Salesforce Career Launch YOU Incorporated The Three Pillars of Every Business To What End? Action Plan Section Introduction Here are the topics you can access via...

Julian Joseph is a Senior Member of Technical Staff, Quality Engineering (Education Cloud) with Salesforce.org.  We discuss Julian's journey to a Salesforce career, ultimately becoming a Salesforce employee.   We discuss the QA path as a viable option for Administrators looking to differentiate themselves. We also look ahead to where QA may be heading in the future.   Video version of this interview: https://youtu.be/EGw7cYo5UIs Julian's Twitter: https://twitter.com/Julian88Tex...

I so enjoyed my recent chat with Jennifer Borkovich. Jennifer is a Solution Architect for the The Hunley Group. She shares her background and experience, and how it played a pivotal role in her Salesforce Career. She reflects on her journey and how learning Salesforce has changed her life for the better. Jennifer provides a lot of great insights and tips that you can apply in your own cloud career journey. We discuss how to find Salesforce Partner companies that align with your own...

Attaining your first Salesforce certification is a great step in launching your cloud career. And the vast majority of people start with pursuing the Administrator certification, because it is there that you learn the fundamentals of the platform. Salesforce provides a wealth of free educational resources, primarily through Trailhead. But with that wealth of paths and options, it can be overwhelming to know where to start in gaining your certification. And many have found that they need more...

Live Salesforce Administrator Class - https://courses.mikewheelermedia.com/live On-Demand Salesforce Training - Mike Wheeler Media+ https://learn.mikewheelermedia.com Salesforce Self-Assessment Checklist - https://workshop.mikewheelermedia.com/checklist Episode Details: I interview Andrew Fischer, who got his start in the Salesforce ecosystem working alongside me at Mike Wheeler Media.  Andrew appeared in my first Salesforce course and went on to fail the Salesforce Administrator exam...

Live Salesforce Administrator Class - https://courses.mikewheelermedia.com/live On-Demand Salesforce Training - Mike Wheeler Media+ https://learn.mikewheelermedia.com Salesforce Self-Assessment Checklist - https://workshop.mikewheelermedia.com/checklist Episode Details: In this interview, I learn more about Owen Leaman's background and journey to a Cloud Career. Owen had started college, but decided to try Salesforce. He has since gone on to attain 8 certifications and shares how he got...

Live Salesforce Administrator Class - https://courses.mikewheelermedia.com/live On-Demand Salesforce Training - Mike Wheeler Media+ https://learn.mikewheelermedia.com Salesforce Self-Assessment Checklist - https://workshop.mikewheelermedia.com/checklist Episode Details: This goes way beyond a true proud-dad moment. I chat with my eldest son, and extraordinary Salesforce developer, Anthony Wheeler. We discuss how he pivoted from High School into a full-fledged career as a Salesforce...

I first met Stephanie Rhodes soon after she started her first Salesforce Administrator job at the age of 68. At that time, she mentioned wanting to work well into her seventies. I thought it was time to check in with Stephanie as she's approaching her three-year anniversary with a Fortune-500 company.  Stephanie shares how she overcame her own doubts in coming out of a 14-year retirement. You can connect with Stephanie on Twitter and LinkedIn. --- Send in a voice message:...

This is the third installment in my three-part episode series, where I cover the 6 fundamentals to getting Salesforce certified and hired in 2021. In this episode, I cover the fifth and sixth fundamentals that will be keys to your success in 2021! Resources: Live Salesforce Administrator Class - https://courses.mikewheelermedia.com/live Salesforce Self-Assessment Checklist - https://workshop.mikewheelermedia.com/checklist Mike Wheeler Media+ (New Admin On-Demand Course for 2021) -...

This is the second installment in my three-part episode series, where I cover the 6 fundamentals to getting Salesforce certified and hired in 2021. In this episode, I cover the third and fourth fundamentals that will be keys to your success in 2021! Resources: Live Salesforce Administrator Class - https://courses.mikewheelermedia.com/live Salesforce Self-Assessment Checklist - https://workshop.mikewheelermedia.com/checklist Salesforce Bootcamp Series - Make Your Own Experience -...

This is the first installment in a three-part episode series, where I cover the 6 fundamentals to getting Salesforce certified and hired in 2021. In this episode, I cover the first two fundamentals that will be keys to your success in 2021! Resources: Live Salesforce Certified Administrator Class - https://courses.mikewheelermedia.com/live Mike Wheeler Media+ - http://learn.mikewheelermedia.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/urelevant/message

This episode is coming out during Thanksgiving week, 2020. It just so happens to coincide with the five year anniversary of when we started filming my first Salesforce course. A lot has happened and changes over these past five years. From that first class, which eventually released in March of 2016, to now, we have launched Salesforce bootcamps, our own learning platform of Mike Wheeler Media+, this podcast and a Live Salesforce Q&A Call In Show. Along the way, we've had the...

I recently went live on my Salesforce Q&A show (register to attend future shows and watch replays here - http://mikewheelermedialive.com) and discussed the NonProfit Success Pack (NPSP).  You can gain experience to put on your resume and to build out your portfolio by volunteering for a non-profit organization.   In this clip, I do a deep dive on a lot of NPSP resources, the Household data model and more.  I also discuss Salesforce's 1-1-1 model as well as how to receive 10 free...

In this episode, I answer a question from Julie Ann regarding FinancialForce and Salesforce’s Financial Services Cloud.  I used her question as a jumping off point to demonstrate how you can take any industry and find a lot of resources for learning that specific industry’s cloud solution on the Salesforce platform. I also demonstrate how to find companies that are using Salesforce in that industry as well as finding job leads and implementation guides. I even covered how to install and gain...

I recently launched my weekly Salesforce Office Hours call-in show. I fielded roughly a dozen questions from the audience and also shared about Dreamforce 2020. In this episode, we will hear from Marcos and Tetyana. Marcos wanted to share that he was hired back in July at $43/hr. as a Salesforce admin, working from Mexico for an American company. Tetyana asked how to chart he path from being Admin certified to getting into Data Analytics on Salesforce. We discuss a few of the Architect...

It's Election 2020, and what could be a bigger election than that of my local HOA? This year, I am running for a position on our Home Owner's Association Board, and I am using Salesforce to rock the vote! In this episode, I discuss how I am using Salesforce to help me to (hopefully) win a seat on our local HOA board. I also share ways that you can leverage Salesforce to build apps for yourself to use, such as an HOA Management app, as well as many other app examples. Resources: Live...

Salesforce has recently acquired Vlocity and rebranded it Salesforce Industries Cloud. Resources: Live Salesforce Training Class with Mike Wheeler - https://courses.mikewheelermedia.com/live Vlocity Website - https://vlocity.com/ Salesforce Industries Summit - https://salesforce-industries-summit.splashthat.com/VlocityWebsite Salesforce Acquires Vlocity Press Release - https://www.salesforce.com/news/stories/vlocity-powering-the-future-of-salesforce-industries/ List of Industries -...