Best Sharif Shaalan Podcasts (2025)

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Ep. 21 Anna Shaffer - Building Community in Tech: Inside Akron Women in Tech 42:12

1d ago42:12

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In this episode of Tectonic, Jared Tang sits down with Anna Schafer—Chief Product Officer at b Atomic!, 10x Salesforce-certified leader, and co-leader of the Salesforce Akron Women in Tech group—to explore how her community is empowering Salesforce professionals through connection, hands-on learning, and inclusive support. Anna shares the origin st…

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Ep. 20 Mike Martin - The Human Side of Tech Leadership — Mentorship, Hiring, Teams, & Talent 47:52

16d ago47:52

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In this episode of Tectonic Podcast, we talk with Mike Martin — former admin turned Chief Customer Officer at 10K — about the evolution from doing the work to leading the work. With 17+ years of experience, Mike breaks down what separates good consultants from great ones, how to grow teams from scratch, and why the future of tech hiring is all abou…

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Ep.19 Margaret Atkins – 5x Salesforce Certified Expert on Breaking Into the Ecosystem & the Power of Community 44:52

2M ago44:52

44:52

In this episode of Techtonic Podcast, we chat with Margaret Atkins, a 5x Salesforce-certified expert who turned failures into career breakthroughs. From failing her Admin cert eight times to landing roles through networking and soft skills, Margaret shares how resilience, community, and confidence helped her succeed in the Salesforce ecosystem. Key…

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Ep. 18 Henrietta Kolb – From Music Teacher to Salesforce: A Journey of Reinvention 47:50

3M ago47:50

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In this episode of Techtonic Podcast, we sit down with Henrietta Kolb, a former music educator turned Salesforce professional, who is navigating an inspiring career transition. From not knowing what a terminal was to building her own Salesforce app from scratch, Henrietta shares her journey of self-learning, imposter syndrome, and balancing career …

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Ep.17 Sharif Shaalan - Salesforce MVP & Entrepreneur Shares Hiring & Consulting Insights 24:27

4M ago24:27

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In this episode of Techtonic Podcast, we dive deep with Sharif Shaalan, Salesforce MVP Hall of Famer, author of Salesforce For Beginners, and CEO of Agile Cloud Consulting. With over 14 years in the Salesforce ecosystem, Sharif shares his journey from freelancing to leading a thriving consultancy serving nonprofits and higher education. Key Takeawa…

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Ep. 16 John Gates - Salary Negotiation Strategies and Combating Ageism 53:04

5M ago53:04

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In this episode of Techtonic Podcast, we’re joined by John Gates, a corporate recruiting expert, salary negotiation coach, and best-selling author of Act Your Wage. With over 30 years of experience in recruiting and negotiation, John has helped hundreds of professionals secure fair pay and coached hiring managers on creating transparent, equitable …

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Ep. 15 Devin Miller – Protecting Technical Innovation with Smart IP Strategies 39:44

6M ago39:44

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In this episode of Techtonic Podcast, we sit down with Devin Miller, a seasoned patent and trademark attorney who specializes in helping startups and small businesses protect their ideas and and intellectual property. With a wealth of experience, including founding an eight-figure business and leading a seven-figure exit, Devin shares invaluable in…

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Ep. 14 Christina McLoughlin - Thriving in Tech: Building a Career Without Burnout or Sacrificing Well-Being 40:17

7M ago40:17

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In this episode of Techtonic Podcast, we’re excited to welcome Christina McLoughlin, a transformative career coach and strategist, who’s spent years in the Salesforce ecosystem and is now helping tech professionals navigate their career journeys with confidence. Christina brings a wealth of experience as a certified Salesforce consultant and coach,…

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Ep. 13 Emma Watts - Cultivating Human-Centered Leadership for Healthier Tech Workplaces 28:42

7M ago28:42

28:42

In the latest episode of the Techtonic Podcast, we have the privilege of chatting with Emma Watts, a leader in strategy and operations renowned for her human-centered approach to leadership. With a rich background in tech consulting and mental health coaching, Emma shares her insights on fostering healthier workplace cultures through her company, G…

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Ep. 12 Allie Lawler - Fostering Inclusion & Navigating Neurodivergence In The Workplace 38:00

8M ago38:00

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In this insightful episode of Techtonic, we delve into the challenges and opportunities for neurodivergent professionals in today’s workplace with Allie Lawler, a dedicated advocate and leader of the Neurodivergent Trailblazers community group. Allie shares her personal journey and practical advice on navigating the hiring process as a neurodiverge…

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Ep.11 Rob OBrien - Expert Insights From A Former HR Entrepreneur Turned Salesforce Pro 41:53

9M ago41:53

41:53

In this engaging episode of Techtonic, we dive deep into the Salesforce ecosystem with a seasoned professional who has spent over seven years honing her skills. From solo admin roles to leading Salesforce adjacent product sales, she shares her journey of transitioning from HR into the tech space, offering a unique perspective on leveraging diverse …

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Ep.10 Marisa Hambleton - Leveraging Diverse Skills & Community for Career Success in Salesforce 39:07

10M ago39:07

39:07

In this insightful episode of Techtonic, we welcome Marisa Hambleton, a Salesforce Hall Of Famer, consultancy owner, community group leader, and community conference organizer. With over a decade of experience, Marisa offers invaluable advice on transitioning careers, the importance of continuous learning, leveraging diverse skills, and the role of…

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Ep.9 Janeen Marquardt - The Importance Of Domain Knowledge In Salesforce 37:43

10M ago37:43

37:43

In this engaging interview, Janeen Marquardt shares her journey from a traditional tech background to becoming a seasoned Salesforce leader. She emphasizes the significance of community involvement and continuous learning in the Salesforce ecosystem. Janeen offers valuable insights on career development, the importance of domain knowledge, and effe…

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Ep.8 Shannon Gregg - The Importance Of Soft Skills In Salesforce 39:34

11M ago39:34

39:34

In this engaging interview, Shannon Gregg shares her journey from traditional CRM systems to becoming a prominent Salesforce expert. She emphasizes the importance of blending people, processes, and technology to enhance customer satisfaction. Shannon offers valuable advice on career pivots, handling imposter syndrome, and effective networking strat…

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Ep.7 Stacey Whitaker - The Journey from Accidental Admin to Industry Leader 44:07

1y ago44:07

44:07

In this enlightening episode of Techtonic, Community Leader, former recruiter, Department Leader, diversity & inclusion activist, and Salesforce MVP Hall of Famer Stacey Whitaker joins hosts Jared Tang and Bob Gerst to delve into her transformative journey within the Salesforce ecosystem. Highlights of this episode include: What recruiters and hiri…

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Ep.6 Eric Dreshfield - Career Advice From 15 Year Salesforce Veteran & Hall of Famer 42:41

1y ago42:41

42:41

In this awesome and installment of Techtonic, Founder of Midwest Dreamin' Eric Dreshfield joins Jared Tang & Bob Gerst to share his wisdom compiled over the past 15 years in the ecosystem. In this episode, Eric shared his wisdom to explore: Navigating the Salesforce job market The importance of networking & attending community conferences How the S…

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Ep.5 Brad Mislow - From Laid Off On His Birthday, To Working For Okta 34:36

1y ago34:36

34:36

In this exciting and insightful episode, Brad Mislow joins Jared Tang & Bob Gerst to explore how he overcame being laid off on his birthday from a company he had a long history with. In this installment he shares his playbook that got him hired at leading enterprise software Okta. He speaks to: Maintaining your network & leveraging our connections …

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Ep.4 Michael Berris - 60 Salesforce Hires Later: What Stands Out to Hiring Managers? 48:33

1y ago48:33

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In this episode Jared & Bob are joined by the VP, Engineering at National Debt Relief, Michael Berris. Michael has hired over 60 Salesforce professionals throughout his career and also has battled being laid off from a company he spent 18 years at. Michael honors us with his 20+ years of wisdom around: What a veteran Salesforce Hiring Manager looks…

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Ep.3 Jeff Dwoskin - From Laid Off To Tech CEO 33:05

1y ago33:05

33:05

In this episode Jared & Bob connect with Tech Entrepreneur Jeff Dwoskin who ceased the opportunity to build his business after being suddenly laid off from his Director level role at Little Caesar's. In this discussion Jeff speaks to: What he was feeling when he received this unfortunate news How he dealt with this change in his career Things to co…

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Ep. 2 Michael Martin - What to Consider When Starting A Tech Consultancy 33:38

1y ago33:38

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In this episode Jared & Bob connect with Consulting Coach Michael Martin who specializes in helping tech consultancies and firms get started or improve business processes. In this discussion Mike speaks to: His background Tips & tricks for early stage consultancies The importance of sales & networking Why finding the right team members is critical …

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Ep.1 Ryan Thomason - Working Around Gaps In Your Resume 39:29

1+ y ago39:29

39:29

In the very first installation of Techtonic Jared & Bob are joined by 20 year Solutions Architect Ryan Thomason. Ryan has led a very accomplished technical career in solutions architecture working for and consulting with large scale corporations. While this highly accomplished professional has spear headed some of the most important projects for th…

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34. Starting A Global Salesforce Practice

6y ago

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Shiv & Sharif discuss starting a global Salesforce practice in the context of Dazeworks and Agile Cloud Consulting.By Sharif Shaalan

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33. Coconuts & Machetes

6y ago

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India Dreamin ‘18 Dubai Trip Cairo Trip @timlockie2000 Vinay’s wedding Kochi Dazeworks Anniversary TrailheadDX Yeurdreamin Skiforce Salesforce Business Side Certifications Preparing for Non Profit Cloud Certification CPQ Exam Online Proctored ExamsBy Sharif Shaalan

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32. What's Your Spice Level?

6+ y ago

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@SalesforceAmy Amy Oplinger’s Salesforce Journey From Sales to Salesforce Consulting Cleveland WIT Group Ohana Chai #DF18 Highlights Imposter Syndrome #Indiadreamin18 Cooking Indian Food Speaking Hindi & Punjabi GIF Squad MVP Ninja Series Michael JacksonBy Sharif Shaalan

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31. Live at the Michaelforce Cigar Shindig #DF18

6+ y ago

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Sharif and Shiv attended the annual Michaelforce Cigar Shindig and asked the Ohana to tell us what is the one thing you won’t forget about #DF18? Featuring: @michaelforce @SteveMoForce @danieljpeter @LaurenTouyet @adam17amo @carlosvl @chamilmadusanka @steph_herrera_ @AdrianSteinCRM @girlygeeksocial @VINAY_SFDC @charlieisaacs @JayvinArora @aldoforce…

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30. Too Stubborn to Give Up

7y ago

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@SalesforcePhil Salesforce Journey User Groups & Appexchange Reviews Tip of the week 300th Tip of the week UK Blog Awards #baldforce India Dreamin Dreamforce 25 people to meet series Phil's Art CollectionBy Sharif Shaalan

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29. Different Strokes for Different Folks 49:19

7+ y ago49:19

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Holly Firestone Journey to Salesforce & Meeting Erica Kuhl Salesforce Community Success Factors MVP Program Evolution Community in 2018 Community Team Structure India Dreamin Getting #shived Karaoke Francis Pindar Story Living in Austin Texas Dreamin #DF18 BandBy Sharif Shaalan

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28. Audiyoo Kickstarter 7:35

7+ y ago7:35

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Kickstarter Page audiyoo.net Instagram TwitterBy Sharif Shaalan

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27. India Dreamin 17- A Family Function 50:03

7+ y ago50:03

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Tim Lockie David Liu Jim Carbone #indiadreamin17 Making it happen #Tajforce Sessions & Takeaways Whats next?By yappexchange

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26. India Dreamin Prelude 42:04

8y ago42:04

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@sfindiadreamin Noida Sept 30th 2017 @ericakuhl Who should attend? Everyone! How it all started @SalesforceAmy @chamilmadusanka @Sharif_Shaalan @dvdkliu @hollygfirestone @petercoffee @SalesforcePhil @timlockie2000 @jhoskins @shivanathd @VINAY_SFDC Sponsorship: [email protected] Career Success Booth Dev Show & Tell Demo Jam Volunteering: vinay@in…

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25. Shiv at Tahoe Dreamin 2017 12:01

8y ago12:01

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@ericdresh @adam17amo @lifewithryan @ZacharyJeansBy yappexchange

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24. Year in Review with Zachary Jeans 56:18

8+ y ago56:18

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@ZacharyJeans #sfindiatour #WIT Community Led Events @puntadreamin @MidWest_Dreamin @FTDreamin @LDNsCall @SFOzDreamin @TahoeDreamin17 @SEDreamin TrailheadDX SF World Tours Bike MS Zachary's 2017 PredictionsBy yappexchange

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23. Eat chocolate and end up in IT 27:44

8+ y ago27:44

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Jenny Bamber Trailhead MVP Program Jennys Admin Tips Backslang Trailhead Gladiators Sales vs Service Cloud Salesforce Releases Cadbury Einstein LightningBy yappexchange

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22. Whatever Comes to Your Mind 21:00

8+ y ago21:00

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Puja Deverakonda Salesforce Story Success Community Working @salesforce Question for MVP's #ohana Studying in Hong KongBy Yappexchange

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21. #TwitterTrailheadWar 28:22

8+ y ago28:22

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@SasSy_Sistah Shonnah Hughes Women in Tech Diversity Group sassysistah.com #dreamforce MVP Program Dreamforce Journey to the Future video TrailheadBy Yappexchange

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20. It's Really the People #sfindiatour 40:30

8+ y ago40:30

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@ZacharyJeans @apttus #WIT @atul31gupta @vinay_sfdc @nabomita_smiles #traintoDFBy Yappexchange

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19. #sfindiatour 51:28

9y ago51:28

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India Tour Story Apptus Tour Schedule Facebook Page Tour Sponsorship Trailheadx Women In Tech #leadwithgiants Swag London World Tour Paris World TourBy Yappexchange

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18. A Spin on What I've Learned 24:59

9y ago24:59

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Starting Dazeworks Deepak Anand Appexchange app for Email to Case Loop Prevention Appexchange Process & 10 Year Birthday Celebration Business in Dubai Salesforce Lightning EditionsBy Yappexchange

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17. This is Gonna Change the World 56:15

9+ y ago56:15

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Cheryl Feldman @CherFeldman New York User Group Salesforce lightning Idea Exchange Mentoring User Group Therapy NY World Tour Case Closed Podcast Omni-Channel Dreamforce Advice #noswagleftbehind Run Consultants Top 50 Influencers SABWA Winter 16'By Yappexchange

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16. Be Consistent

9+ y ago

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@zacharyjeans IOT Cloud UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Marc and Parker Q&A Dreamforce Parties #epicswagrun #traintodf16 # 1 Salesforce Influencer on TwitterBy Yappexchange

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15. Live at the Admin Lodge #DF15 48:00

9+ y ago48:00

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Bill Greenhaw Tahoe Dreamin DF Weight Loss Challenge Success Community Answers Marathon Sacramento User GroupBy Yappexchange

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14. Access To Setup 48:42

9+ y ago48:42

48:42

Brent Downey Admin Hero Origins Zero to Hero Readytalk Certification Study Group Denver User Group Process Builder Catch Brent at #DF15By Yappexchange

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13. CRM Gem 56:43

10y ago56:43

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Jennifer Wobser's Story @crmsalesgem 1st Dreamforce with 800 Attendees 1st Salesforce Mobile App Evolution of Salesforce Mobile Working with Marc Benioff @Benioff Dreamforce Swag Arkansas Scholarship Service Evolution of Data in Salesforce Trailhead Power of UsBy Yappexchange

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12. Baking Smiles

10y ago

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Eric Dreshfield Shiv Devinarayanan Admin Hero Southern Indiana User Group Erics' Blog Midwest Dreamin Sweet 'n Sassy Cookies DownloadBy YappExchange

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11. Cars & TV 39:47

10y ago39:47

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Small Talk TV Shows Apple Watch for Salesforce Apple Pay Rewards Programs Jordan's Journey from Admin to Consultant Jordan Baskett Velocify DownloadBy YappExchange

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10. Best Answer High 47:15

10y ago47:15

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Shiv Devinarayanan MVP Program Shiv's blog Groupon Salesforce Community Engagement Salesforce Developer User Groups Salesforce User Groups Success Community Salesforce Stack Exchange The Extended Salesforce Community on IRC and Stack Exchange #askforce Shiv's Top 3 Spring '15 Highlights Lightning Process Builder @testSetup (Jesse Altman's blog post…

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9: Waiting for the Release Notes 22:13

10+ y ago22:13

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Spring '15 Release Link a Contact to Multiple Accounts Let me Google That For You The Hammer API Versions AppExchange Store Builder How to set up "My Domain" for Salesforce.com DownloadBy YappExchange

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8: Big Bird 1:23:39

10+ y ago1:23:39

1:23:39

After an extended holiday hiatus, we're back talking with a very good friend of the show. And because you've been extra patient, generally not making a fuss, while one of us shirked his responsibility to you and the other faithful listeners to galavant around the country to attend Piano Man concerts, it's a long one… making up for all the time gone…

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7: How Not To Be A Bot 1:30:05

10+ y ago1:30:05

1:30:05

@ZacharyJeans @charitywater @ParkerHarris @Benioff @SFDCFoundation @Yoshiki @SAP @Apple @IBM @Oracle @Microsoft @Dreamforce @MosconeCenter @Twitter @MySpaceTom @TweetDeck @Hootsuite @Chatter @Facebook @Google+ @LinkedIn @Radian6 @SocialStudioCRM @BuddyMedia @SalesforceDevs #AwesomeAdmin #PowerOfUsHub #HasJustineLandedYet @FCC_CIO (David Bray) @Sale…

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6: 52 T-shirts 51:13

10+ y ago51:13

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David's 52 T-shirts Salesforce Coding Lessons for the 99% - SFDC99 Head First Java PowerBuilder Kathy Sierra Declarative Development on Salesforce.com Visual Workflows TerraSky Squid Lightning MavensMate Atom Editor Post-show New Jersey User Group (Success Community login required) Salesforce1 Demo Salesforce Tower Android Material Design Guideline…

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