The Hiring Edge
Smarter hiring. Stronger teams. Better careers. Hosted by Josh Matthews — founder of TheSalesforceRecruiter.com — this podcast gives you the real-world edge to grow teams and careers in tech. Whether you’re a leader trying to build high-performance delivery teams, or a professional navigating the career ladder, Josh delivers no-fluff insights through solo episodes and raw convos with top minds across hiring, leadership, and career growth. You’ll get: Proven frameworks for hiring, scaling, and retention Talent trends, AI tools, and recruiting tactics that actually work Career advice to help you stand out, level up, and move fast Culture and compensation strategies for real growth Built for founders, tech leads, HR pros, and ambitious professionals — inside and beyond the Salesforce ecosystem. New episodes every other week. Watch on https://joshforce.com/YouTube Subscribe now — and get the edge on both sides of the table.
Episodes
In this episode of The Hiring Edge, host Josh Matthews brings on Salesforce architect and founder of the People First Method, Jon Cline. This isn’t your typical tech talk — Jon breaks down how soft skills like empathy, communication, and collaboration are the real power plays in the tech world.
He shares a powerful transformation story of Serena, a military spouse who went from jobless and discouraged to landing a majo...
Betrayal at work is the hidden threat sabotaging your culture, health, and performance. In this episode, Josh Matthews talks with Dr. Debi Silber, TEDx speaker, psychologist, and author of Trust Again, about how workplace betrayal damages trust and how you can heal.
Learn why betrayal is different from any other trauma, the symptoms of Post-Betrayal Syndrome, and the five proven stages of recovery. Whether you lead a t...
Is your pay strategy quietly driving talent out the door? In this no-fluff episode, Josh Matthews sits down with compensation expert Scott Trumpolt to break down pay transparency laws, broken bonus systems, and how to finally build comp plans that retain and motivate. If you're hiring, leading, or scaling, this one’s a game-changer.
🔍 Chapters:
00:16 – Why your comp strategy might be broken
01:27 – What pay t...
In this raw and real episode of Salesforce Hiring Edge, we sit down with David Kestenberg — former CIO, startup founder, and transformation leader — to talk about something no one is saying out loud in tech hiring: vulnerability is a weapon.
From building authentic teams to calling BS on fake personas in interviews, David, Josh Matthews, and Josh LeQuire break down how to create a culture where people are safe to be re...
Not all recruiters are equal — and hiring the wrong one could cost you time, money, and top talent.
In this episode, Josh Matthews explains exactly how to vet a recruiter, what red flags to avoid, and how speed and quality can work together to deliver better hires. Learn why specialization, transparency, and relationship-building are non-negotiable if you want to build a high-performing Salesforce team.
Listen in and up...
Your interview process might be broken—and costing you top talent.
Ex-Google & Salesforce engineer Mike Mroczka, author of Beyond Cracking the Coding
Interview, joins us again to break down what most companies get dead wrong about hiring.
Whether you're building a Salesforce team or scaling a broader tech org, this episode dives
deep into the mindset and mechanics of smarter hiring.
You’ll learn:
✔ The #1 red flag ...
Welcome to the Salesforce Hiring Edge, hosted by Josh Matthews and co-host Josh LeQuire. In this powerful episode, we break down exactly what it takes to hire the right Salesforce SI (System Integrator) partner — and why making the wrong choice could cost you your career.
From uncovering the #1 factor in Salesforce implementation success (spoiler: it’s client engagement), to red flags in partner pitches, to protecting ...
This episode is WILD.
We sit down with Mike Mroczka—author, ex-Googler, ex-Salesforce employee, and interview coach—to talk about the growing epidemic of AI-assisted cheating in technical interviews. We're not talking theory—this is what’s actually happening in the trenches.
Mike breaks down:
- Why AI makes it easier than ever to fake your way into a six-figure job
- How companies can design smarter, cheat-proof int...
What does it really take to scale a Salesforce team from 10 to 200—without chaos? In this episode of Salesforce Hiring Edge, Josh Matthews and Josh LeQuire are joined by David Kestenberg: former CIO, Salesforce transformation leader, and 5-time Dreamforce speaker. David shares hard-won lessons on hiring for trajectory, building leadership layers, and maintaining clarity and accountability—even when you're growing...
n this episode of Salesforce Hiring Edge, Josh Matthews and Josh LeQuire break down two real-world Salesforce hiring stories—one a textbook win, the other a slow-motion fail. You’ll learn exactly what separates high-velocity teams who land top talent from the ones who lose momentum and miss out.
Josh unpacks a step-by-step playbook on how one fast-moving company hired a Salesforce pro in under 48 hours—from job order t...
In the final live episode of the Salesforce Career Show, hosts Josh Matthews and Josh LaQuire are joined by a powerhouse panel including Vanessa Grant, Mike Mikula, and Anthony Rodriguez to discuss the question everyone in the ecosystem is asking: How will AI reshape our careers?
This extended finale delivers a deep, honest, and highly detailed breakdown of how artificial intelligence is already impacting Salesforce ro...
The AI revolution isn’t coming—it’s already here. And for Salesforce administrators, this means big changes.
AI-powered tools like Einstein and AgentForce are now handling 40-50% of manual tasks, automating processes such as user permissions, report generation, and workflow creation. With AI evolving at an unprecedented speed, the role of the Salesforce admin is shifting from configurator to strategic orchestrator.
In ...
Are you ready to step into a leadership role—or are you being pushed into one for the wrong reasons? In this episode of The Salesforce Career Show, we uncover the reality of leadership and whether it’s the right path for you.
Join host Josh Matthews, co-host Josh LaQuire, and leadership expert Whitney Faires as they dive deep into the challenges of Salesforce leadership, career progression myths, and how to thrive as a...
In this thought-provoking episode of the Salesforce Career Show, hosts Josh Matthews and Vanessa Grant—joined by expert guests Josh LeQuire and Jon Cline—tackle a crucial yet often overlooked skill: tone and professional communication.
Our tone of voice shapes how we are perceived in different professional settings—whether we’re speaking to executives, leading a meeting, presenting at a conference, or conducting an int...
Quitting vs. Conquering: How to Navigate Career Decisions in the Salesforce Ecosystem
In this insightful episode of the Salesforce Career Show, hosts Josh Matthews and Vanessa Grant are joined by industry experts Tom Graber, Brandon Stein, Reid Marquand, and Josh LaQuire to tackle one of the toughest career questions: Should you stay or should you go?
They dive deep into the reasons why people leave jobs, how to evaluat...
Discover the secrets to future-proofing your Salesforce career against AI with our special guest, Jon Cline from People First Method. He shares invaluable insights into bridging the gap between technical prowess and successful project outcomes through essential non-technical skills. You won't want to miss our exclusive giveaway of $28,000 in leadership training designed to empower Salesforce professionals across ...
In this episode of the Salesforce Career Show, hosts Josh Matthews and Vanessa Grant are joined by a panel of experts, including Fred Cadena, Mike Mikula, Eric Cook, and Josh LeQuire to discuss effective strategies for planning a successful 2025.
From practical tools to personal growth insights, this episode covers how to set meaningful goals, optimize productivity, and navigate challenges in the Salesforce e...
Join Josh Matthews and Vanessa Grant for the Salesforce Career Show's year-end wrap-up, featuring an all-star panel including Theron Stanley, Peter Ganza, Janeen Marquardt, John Sisson and Josh LaQuire. Reflecting on a transformative year in the Salesforce ecosystem, this episode delves into the challenges and opportunities of 2024 while forecasting the trends shaping 2025.
This show was recorded live on...
Unlock the secrets to a thriving career in Salesforce as we transition from X Spaces to LinkedIn Live in our landmark episode. We're revealing the lucky winners of our Salesforce certification voucher contest and answering your burning questions about succeeding in the industry.
Explore the future of tech careers with us, and learn how AI tools like ChatGPT and Perplexity are not just buzzwords but esse...
Ready to navigate the complex world of Salesforce partnerships? Join co-hosts Josh Matthews and Vanessa Grant as they sit down with industry veterans Bobby Dornbos and Theron Stanley. You'll gain insights into the evolving Salesforce ecosystem and learn how the influx of post-COVID consultancy partners is shifting the dynamics of service quality and partnerships. This episode doesn't just stop at what you kn...
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