Be More with Tom Bassett

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.

In this episode, Tom Bassett interviews Sara Hernandez, a Solution Architect and the driving force behind Women Force IT. Together, they explore the transformative impact of the Women Force IT initiative, delving into Sara's journey as a pioneer in the field and the invaluable insights she offers to aspiring professionals. Sara eloquently underscores the pivotal role of soft skills and mentorship in empowering women navigating the Salesforce ecosystem. With clarity and conviction, she underscores the nuanced differences between solution architects and technical architects, emphasizing the indispensable art of effective communication, compelling storytelling, and strategic networking. Moreover, Sara shares invaluable strategies for time management and maintaining equilibrium amidst her demanding roles as a Solution Architect and a passionate advocate for women in tech. Through her illuminating discourse, she champions a culture of curiosity, perpetual learning, and unwavering perseverance, shattering misconceptions and paving the way for inclusivity and innovation. In the realm of Women Force IT, Sara's unwavering commitment to fostering a culture of respect and dedication shines through, as she articulates the rigorous selection process and the transformative power of collective engagement. With each word, Sara Hernandez epitomizes the essence of empowerment, offering a beacon of inspiration and guidance for women in solution architecture and beyond.

What does it take to embody the essence of Slack Consultancy? In a candid conversation with Laurence Fitch, the founder of one of the pioneering Slack Consultancies, Bryd, we explore the intricacies of its day-to-day operations and draw parallels between this realm and the dynamics of a Salesforce Consultancy. Delving into the various roles integral to a Slack Project, we unravel the spectrum of services offered by a Slack Consultancy and provide insights on how to embark on this journey. Throughout our discussion, we reference a plethora of valuable resources, conveniently linked below: https://www.slackcertified.com/ https://forums.slackcommunity.com https://slackcommunity.com/chapters/ https://www.bryd.io/ - Episode description enhanced with AI

In this session, I have the pleasure of hosting Zarina Varley Scott (@zazamataz) from Canada, a distinguished recipient of the Salesforce Golden Hoodie, renowned for her contributions to the Salesforce Ecosystem. Our discussion revolves around the theme of authenticity, exploring how one can truly Be More Authentic in various aspects of life. Authenticity, as Zarina articulates, involves staying true to oneself, adhering to personal values and beliefs, and expressing one's identity irrespective of external opinions or expectations. Zarina generously imparts valuable insights on embodying authenticity, covering diverse aspects such as wardrobe choices, maintaining mental well-being, and navigating through the challenges of failure. For additional insights and resources related to our conversation, please refer to the following: Adventures in Salesforcing ZazStyle My Salesforce Story: Zarina Varley Scott Salesforce Mental Health + Illness Group Episode Description generated partially with AI

I'm joined by Ian Gotts (@iangotts) to discuss how to Be More GPT Aware in the context of Salesforce. This is a must watch if you are a Salesforce Admin, Consultant, Business Analyst, Developer, Designer or Architect and want to stay up to date with how GPT is reshaping the world. During the conversation we'll discuss some useful resources to get started and key influencers in this area; - Power of GPT is in the prompts (Blog); https://medium.com/@iangotts/the-power-of-gpt-is-not-the-llm-but-the-prompt-48967adfc163 - ElementsGPT ; elements.cloud/elementsGPT - GPT Listings & Prompt Management; GeePeeTee.cloud - Mark Good; AIForceTraining.com - Vernon Keenan; workdifferentwithai.com - 10 ChatGPT Prompts For Salesforce Admins | Admin Best Practices; https://youtu.be/YUqxJh_XiPk?si=PsASIBOFSORVCJ3C

I'm joined by Christine Marshall (@ChrisieMarshall) to discuss what is takes to Be More Admin within the Salesforce Ecosystem.A Salesforce Admin is a cloud-based technology professional who is responsible for the day-to-day administration and management of a company's Salesforce CRM (Customer Relationship Management) system. They work closely with Salesforce users, stakeholders, and other IT professionals to ensure that the system is running smoothly and meeting the needs of the business.

In this episode I chat with Andrew Shanks about what it takes to Be More Mulesoft Composer.MuleSoft Composer is a low-code integration platform that allows users to connect applications and automate processes without writing code. Composer provides a visual interface for designing and building flows, which are sequences of steps that connect applications and automate tasks.Composer includes a library of pre-built connectors for popular applications, such as Salesforce, NetSuite, Workday, and Slack. This makes it easy to connect applications without having to learn the specific APIs of each application. It always provides the ability to perform HTTP Callouts.MuleSoft Composer Trailblazer Community Grouphttps://trailhead.salesforce.com/trailblazer-community/groups/0F94S000000GwI1SAK?tab=discussion&sort=LAST_MODIFIED_DATE_DESCAutomate This! — Create a 360-Degree View of Donors with Flow Builder and MuleSoft Composerhttps://admin.salesforce.com/blog/2023/automate-this-create-a-360-degree-view-of-donors-with-flow-builder-and-mulesoft-composer

In this episode join myself and Xavery Lisinski where we take a look into what it means to Be More Product Manager.A Salesforce Product Manager is responsible for the success of a Salesforce product. They are responsible for ensuring that the product meets the needs of customers and partners and is profitable for the company.Salesforce Product Managers work with a variety of stakeholders, including customers, engineers, designers, and marketing professionals, to bring new products and features to market. They are responsible for understanding customer needs, developing product requirements, and tracking progress throughout the development process.