In today’s episode, Ben summarises the first quarter of 2025, the pace of market activity and the speed of hiring processes.
He discusses Salesforce job application numbers, what people are looking for in new roles, which technologies people are excited about, and what the market sentiment looks like as we head into Q2.
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Establishing a Center of Excellence when managing a giant Salesforce environment with Param Singh
In this week's episode of the Talent Hub Talk podcast, we’re joined by Param Singh, Business Systems Manager for Salesforce at Australia Post.
Throughout the episode, we discuss Param's background, his move into leadership, and what it has been like to manage a giant Salesforce environment. We unpack what a Center of Excellence is, how you prioritise with so many users, and how you assess the ROI of new Salesforce products.
Finally, we discuss how Param's passion for meditation helps him in his day-to-day job.
You can connect with Param on his LinkedIn page here:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/psingh3/
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30:15
From sales leader to Salesforce consulting partner co-owner with Michael Sullivan
In this week’s Talent Hub Talk podcast episode, we’re joined by Michael Sullivan or Sully, as he is widely known across the Salesforce ecosystem. Sully is the Chief Growth Officer and co-owner of Think Beyond, an Australian-based Salesforce partner.
Through the episode, Sully shares his career journey, how he ended up in sales and how he found his way into the Salesforce ecosystem. Having spent several years working at Salesforce, Sully explains what made working for the business so great and how he developed his sales and leadership skills.
Sully then explains why he moved into services, how he found the transition from selling licenses to services, and how the market has evolved over the last few years. Finally, Sully talks about what attracted him to join Think Beyond as a co-owner, what makes them different, and where he sees them playing.
Make sure you’re following Michael here:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sullynz/
You can learn more about Think Beyond here:
https://think-beyond.com.au/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/think-beyond-partners-sales-performance/
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Reflecting on the first year of business with Salesforce product company owner, Matt Robison
Welcome to the 250th episode of the podcast!
In this week’s episode of Talent Hub Talk, we catch up with Matt Robison, who reflects on his journey over the past year with Lightbox Logic.
We discuss the milestones achieved, the challenges faced in the first year of business, and the importance of working on the business rather than just in it. Matt shares insights on sales metrics, the significance of staying relevant in the Salesforce ecosystem, and the complexities of the sales cycle. He also reflects on the importance of maintaining social connections while working remotely and adapting to new technologies like Data Cloud and AI.
Looking ahead, Matt sets goals for the next year and explains the balance he strives to achieve with what success looks like to him.
Make sure you’re following Matt on his LinkedIn account!
You can learn more about Lightbox Logic here:
https://lightboxlogic.com.au/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/lightbox-logic/
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The power of partnership: insights on founding a Salesforce digital transformation Consulting company, with carbonx
In this week’s episode of Talent Hub Talk, the three Founders of carbonx discuss their journey from the Salesforce ecosystem to launching their own consulting firm.
Ian Calpin, Vladimir Silak and Rich Wright explore the challenges and opportunities in the market, emphasising the importance of aligning visions, defining roles, and differentiating themselves in a crowded space.
The discussion highlights their unique approach to delivering value to clients, focusing on education and empowerment rather than traditional consulting methods. In this conversation, Ian, Rich and Vlad discuss their transition from being part of a vendor ecosystem to becoming partners in the consulting space, as they overcome the challenges and opportunities presented by the evolving landscape of consulting, particularly in relation to AI and technology.
They also reflect on the importance of enabling clients to become self-sufficient while maintaining a focus on delivering high-value services, and on the future of consulting, emphasising the need for critical thinking and adaptability in an AI-driven world.
Make sure to check out carbonx here:
https://www.carbonxgroup.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/carbonx-data-marketing/
You can follow the Founders and speakers in this episode here:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/iancalpin/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/vsilak/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/richwright1/
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Talent Hub Talk is a podcast dedicated to giving you your Salesforce fix, featuring insights and real-life stories from Trailblazers, community leaders and those in the ecosystem with a valuable perspective to share.
Talent Hub Talk is a podcast brought to you by Ben Duncombe, Founder of Talent Hub, the Salesforce Recruitment Experts.
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