In this episode, we dive into the world of open source within the Salesforce ecosystem with Nicolas Vuillamy, CTO of Cloudity France and the brilliant mind behind projects like MegaLinter, SFDX Hardis, and SFDX Essentials. Nicolas shares what it means to be an "Open-Sourcerer" — a role rooted in community contribution, collaboration, and technical excellence. From developer tooling to automation, his projects have empowered teams to work more efficiently and adopt Salesforce DX best practices with ease.We explore how the open source role interacts with others across the Salesforce landscape, and how you can begin your own journey as a contributor or creator. Whether open source is your full-time gig or a passion project alongside your day job, Nicolas offers practical advice for getting started, building impactful tools, and embracing a collaborative mindset. Don’t miss this inspiring conversation with someone who’s not only building solutions but helping to shape the way the Salesforce community codes, shares, and grows.
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Be More Marketing Cloud on Core with François Perret
In this episode of the Be More Podcast, we sit down with François Perret to explore the role of a Marketing Cloud on Core, with a focus Marketing Cloud Growth and Advanced. François answers key questions about his role—how he got started, how professionals collaborate with other roles, and whether this is typically a standalone position or part of a broader admin or consultant career path.We dive into what it takes to succeed in this space, including the skills and attributes that make a difference. François shares his top advice for anyone looking to break into Marketing Cloud on Core, what he’d do differently if he were starting out today, and one thing he wishes more people understood about this fast-growing area of the Salesforce platform. If you're curious about the future of digital marketing in Salesforce, this episode will help you on your journey.
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Be More Solo Entrepreneur with Vuk Stajić
In this episode of the Be More Podcast, we’re joined by Vuk Stajić to dive into life as a solo entrepreneur in the Salesforce ecosystem. Vuk shares his personal journey, what his day-to-day looks like, and how his role interacts with others in the community. We discuss whether being a solo entrepreneur is typically a full-time path or something that evolves from roles like consultant or admin.Vuk offers honest insights for anyone looking to start out on their own—covering key skills, what he’d do differently if starting again, and one thing he wishes more people understood about going solo. Whether you’re already independent or just thinking about it, this episode will give you plenty to consider—and show you how to Be More Solo Entrepreneur.
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Be More Heroku Evangelist with Errol Schmidt
In this episode of the Be More Podcast, we chat with Errol Schmidt, a Heroku Evangelist, about what it means to champion the Heroku platform. Errol shares how his role blends technical knowledge with storytelling to inspire teams to build powerful applications on Heroku. He explains how the Evangelist role connects with other functions and how Heroku expertise often lives within broader roles across the ecosystem.
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Be More Credential Ambassador with Justyna Krajewska
In this episode of the Be More Podcast, Tom Bassett and Justyna discuss the role of Credential Ambassadors within the Salesforce ecosystem. They explore what it means to be a Credential Ambassador, the responsibilities involved, and the skills necessary for success. Justyna shares her experiences and insights on collaboration, learning, and the importance of being open and curious. The conversation also touches on the challenges faced by Credential Ambassadors and the significance of community engagement.
Sign up as a Credential Ambassador on Trailhead;
https://trailhead.salesforce.com/en/help?article=Get-Involved&search=get+involved
A podcast series where I'll connect with Trailblazers from the Salesforce CRM ecosystem to inspire those wanting to seek a new career path or those wanting to firm up their current career plans and become a expert in their field @CRMTom92