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Smarter hiring. Stronger teams. Better careers. Hosted by Josh Matthews — founder of TheSalesforceRecruiter.com — this podcast gives you the real-world edge to grow teams and careers in tech. Whether you’re a leader trying to build high-performance delivery teams, or a professional navigating the career ladder, Josh delivers no-fluff insights through solo episodes and raw convos with top minds across hiring, leadership, and career growth. You’ll get: Proven frameworks for hiring, scaling, and retentionTalent trends, AI tools, and recruiting tactics that actually workCareer advice to help you stand out, level up, and move fastCulture and compensation strategies for real growthBuilt for founders, tech leads, HR pros, and ambitious professionals — inside and beyond the Salesforce ecosystem. New episodes every other week. Watch on https://joshforce.com/YouTube Subscribe now — and get the edge on both sides of the table.

  1. 20. AUG.

    Certs Didn't Matter - Learn This to Land Your Dream Job

    Send us a text 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.

    9 min.
  2. Betrayal at Work: How It Destroys Trust, Health, and Culture—And How to Heal with Dr. Debi Silber

    9. JUL.

    Betrayal at Work: How It Destroys Trust, Health, and Culture—And How to Heal with Dr. Debi Silber

    Send us a text 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

    50 min.

  3. 25. JUN.

    The Truth About Compensation: Pay Transparency, Bonuses & Retention

    Send us a text 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.

    28 min.

  4. 11. JUN.

    Why Vulnerability Is the #1 Hiring Superpower in Tech Teams

    Send us a text 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 strengthHow to use vulnerability to create high-performance teamsThe silent cost of inauthentic hiresHow diversity, culture, and transparency create hiring edge in Salesforce orgsHow 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. 👉 Follow us on LinkedIn:  Josh Matthews | David Kestenberg | Josh LeQuire 🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite app.  📺 Watch full episodes on https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSmNMZJZbG-cywtt1nVYZWA

    35 min.

  5. 5. JUN.

    How to Spot a Bad Recruiter Before It's Too Late

    Send us a text 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. #Recruiting #SalesforceHiring #Leadership #BusinessStrategy #HiringTips

    31 min.

  6. 28. MAJ

    Why Your Interview Process is Costing You Talent

    Send us a text 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. 🎧 Prefer audio? Listen to this episode on the Hiring Edge Podcast. 📌 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 👇 LINKS: 📕 Get Mike’s book: bctci.co/amazon🌐 Visit Mike: mikemroczka.com 📢 Subscribe for more unfiltered hiring insights. ⌚ Video Duration: 00:25:31 ⇉ Like this video? Smash that like button, share with your team, and don’t forget to subscribe. 🔔 New videos every week from the JoshForce crew. 🔗 Stay Connected: ★ WEBSITE – https://cutt.ly/ereKKTe9 ★ LINKEDIN – https://cutt.ly/7reKLyd7 ★ TWITTER – https://cutt.ly/DreKLDFf ★ SUBSCRIBE – /@joshforce ⚠ DISCLAIMER: entertainment only. This channel does not promote or encourage any illegal activity. All content is for education and #salesforce #techinterviews #hiringstrategy #scalefast #leadershiptips #engineeringteams #culturefit #salesforcehiring #teamgrowth #startupleadership #businessleadership #interviewprocess #recruitingtip

    19 min.

  7. 20. MAJ

    How to Choose the Right Salesforce Partner (and Protect Your Career Doing It)

    Send us a text 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.

    24 min.

  8. 14. MAJ

    AI Cheating in Tech Interviews: Ex-Salesforce Engineer Tells All

    Send us a text 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 jobHow companies can design smarter, cheat-proof interview systemsWhat red flags recruiters should NEVER ignoreWhy 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 🎧 Thanks for listening to Hiring Edge — formerly the Salesforce Career Show. For the full visual - check out JoshForce on YT!

    25 min.
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Smarter hiring. Stronger teams. Better careers. Hosted by Josh Matthews — founder of TheSalesforceRecruiter.com — this podcast gives you the real-world edge to grow teams and careers in tech. Whether you’re a leader trying to build high-performance delivery teams, or a professional navigating the career ladder, Josh delivers no-fluff insights through solo episodes and raw convos with top minds across hiring, leadership, and career growth. You’ll get: Proven frameworks for hiring, scaling, and retentionTalent trends, AI tools, and recruiting tactics that actually workCareer advice to help you stand out, level up, and move fastCulture and compensation strategies for real growthBuilt for founders, tech leads, HR pros, and ambitious professionals — inside and beyond the Salesforce ecosystem. New episodes every other week. Watch on https://joshforce.com/YouTube Subscribe now — and get the edge on both sides of the table.

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    Josh Matthews
  • Aktive år
    2023 - 2025
  • Episoder
    78
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    © 2025 The Hiring Edge
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