Salesforce Trails and Trials

Jon Cline

Helping Salesforce pros start, elevate, and maximize their careers.

  1. 18/11/2025

    #56 - Dreamforce wrap, new Agent Builder, Agent Script, Vibes booth stories

    In this post-Dreamforce episode of Salesforce Trails and Trials, hosts Erik, Jon, and Mike dive into the latest announcements from Dreamforce 2025. They discuss the evolution of AI in Salesforce, including Agent Force features, Agentforce Vibes for full-stack app development, and the new Agent Builder with enhanced scripting and observability. The conversation covers practical use cases for AI in org assessments, demoing Agent Vibes, market pressures driving agent adoption, and the importance of security in AI implementations. Tune in for insights on how these tools are making Salesforce more accessible and powerful for developers and businesses alike.

    1 h 3 min

  2. 11/11/2025

    #55 - From a resigned life to recruited and serving fellow vets. Trailblazer journey with Andrew Day.

    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 path from high school tech projects to military service, post-military career challenges, and eventual success in Salesforce. He discusses the importance of certifications, hands-on experience, and soft skills for veterans transitioning into tech. Andrew also talks about his business, 22Nexus, which helps veterans break into the industry, and offers insights on the current job market, AI governance, and cybersecurity. This inspiring conversation highlights the value veterans bring to the workforce and calls for more support to help them succeed.

    52 min

  3. 28/10/2025

    #54 - Dreamforce preview, minisite for docs, hybrid AI model pipeline w/ Agentforce Vibes

    Jon, Erik, and Mike discuss opportunities for Dreamforce and lots of other topics including using AI to create navigable minisites for documentation.

    51 min

  4. 14/10/2025

    #53 - Laughter Works: Kevin Hupschmann's Journey from Software Sales to Comedy to Workshop

    In this inspiring episode of Salesforce Trails and Trials, host Jon Cline chats with Kevin Hubschmann, entrepreneur and founder of Laugh.Events. Kevin shares his remarkable journey from an aspiring lacrosse player who got cut from his team to becoming an unexpected student body president, which ignited his passion for entrepreneurship and community leadership. He dives into his early career at an event marketing software company (Splash) where he wore multiple hats including sales, QA, and even product support, all while secretly pursuing improv comedy. Exploring how comedy developed his 'people-first' superpowers like active listening, vulnerability, and risk-taking, Kevin explains how these skills not only boosted his sales success but also led him to pivot into a full-time comedy business during the pandemic. From hosting virtual comedy shows to creating innovative "Laughing and Development" workshops that combine humor with professional growth, Kevin reveals the science behind laughter's role in reducing stress, building connection, and enhancing learning. He emphasizes maintaining human skills in an AI-driven world and shares insights on cultivating supportive work cultures that embrace creativity and shared experiences. This episode celebrates taking unexpected paths, embracing failure as fuel for growth, and bringing more laughter into both work and life.

    55 min

  5. 07/10/2025

    #52 - Efficient vs. Engaging in fast food, single user software

    ## Podcast Title Navigating AI in Sales: Opportunities, Job Impacts, and Future Skills ## Short Summary In this episode of Salesforce Trails & Trials, host Jon welcomes guest Mike to discuss how AI is transforming the business landscape, emphasizing augmentation over replacement with analogies like McDonald's (efficiency-focused) versus Chick-fil-A (human-centered). Jon shares personal projects, including using AI to build and secure a custom URL shortener. Guest Erik joins to explore job risks, the need for upskilling, and AI's cognitive impacts, highlighting essential future skills like analytical thinking, curiosity, and lifelong learning in a data-driven world.

    40 min

  6. 23/09/2025

    #51 - Intellectual Curiosity, Honesty, Trust with Matt Pieper

    Jon and Matt discuss the power of working a problem and gleaning the insights and character along the way.

    53 min

  7. 09/09/2025

    #50 - Keep The Change - Trailblazer journey with Terri Sinclair

    A journey from trainer to coach and user to shepherd the Salesforce ecosystem.

    37 min

  8. 02/09/2025

    #49 - Soft Skills and AI in 2025 World Economic Forum Future of Jobs Report

    Jon reviews data from the 2025 World Economic Forum report highlighting the top 10 core skills employers are looking for.

    26 min
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Helping Salesforce pros start, elevate, and maximize their careers.

Informations

  • Création
    Jon Cline
  • Années d’activité
    2021 - 2025
  • Épisodes
    56
  • Classification
    Tous publics
  • Site web de l’émission
    Salesforce Trails and Trials