Updated July 2023
If you’re an avid podcast listener, you’re not alone. According to Semrush, it’s estimated there will be 100 million podcast listeners in the U.S. by 2024. Most people who decide they want to start listening to a podcast are wanting to learn something but also be entertained.
For all of the developers, leaders, and Trailblazers out there who love to keep up with Salesforce’s growing space, what better way to do it than with a podcast. Here are some popular Salesforce podcasts that lead in the conversation around tech industry trends and business innovation.
For Developers
The show is hosted by Joshua Birk, Senior Director of Developer Evangelism at Salesforce. Birk is known for creating the prototype for Trailhead and developed the podcast to interview developer Trailblazers with different experiences. Join him in exploring topics like:
• How to get Salesforce certified
• The state of Salesforce's API
• Integration solutions
• Flow, Apex, and more
• Advancements in AI
Listen on: Apple podcasts, Shopify, Google Play, Audible, Salesforce website
This technology podcast is hosted by software engineers that focus on developing custom software solutions for Salesforce. The hosts, Jeremy Ross and John De Santiago, started the podcast to talk about software development and to keep people informed with honest commentary on happenings in the technology space. They discuss:
• Unit testing vs. Functional testing
• Developer Tools
• User Interface (UI) Development
• Open sourcing Salesforce command line interface (CLI)
Listen on: RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Pocket Casts, Good Day, Sir! website
For Admins, Consultants, & more
This podcast highlights the perspectives of Salesforce Admins, product managers, and community leaders who have made a positive impact in the Salesforce ecosystem. Hosted by Gillian Bruce and Mike Gerholdt, each 30-minute episode airs weekly with expert advice to help Salesforce professionals who are implementing Enterprise CRM solutions. Some popular discussions include:
• Salesforce Governance and why it's important for your organization
• Low-code tools to help you grow in 2022
• Integrations and automating core applications
• Content marketing and more
Listen on: Spotify, iTunes, Google Play, Salesforce website
Join Michael Rivo, Director at Salesforce Studios, as he interviews global leaders who have instilled positive values within their organization and community. The show dives deep into innovative ideas for work and life—meaning the conversations are on more than Salesforce alone. Learn something from these thought-provoking discussions in:
• Tech industry news
• Marketing trends
• Salesforce for nonprofits
• Career and life advice
Listen on: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Salesforce website
Hosted by Salesforce veteran Dan Darcy, this podcast explores the successes of organizations leveraging Salesforce and other proven strategies to scale. Featured guests include Trailblazers, Salesforce execs, and tech industry leaders. Topics discussed during this podcast include:
• Improving Customer Success and Support
• Driving marketing and sales efforts
• Building & leading a community
• Embracing technology & change
Listen on: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Qualified Website
Great for those that have questions about Salesforce careers, Talent Hub Talk features insights and stories from Trailblazers, community leaders, and other professionals with a valuable perspective. The show is hosted by Ben Duncombe who is the Founder of Talent Hub, a website specific to finding Salesforce jobs and talent. Interviewing Salesforce Certified Technical Architects (CTA), recruiters, product evangelists, and marketing managers, you’ll hear topics in:
• Netowrking and personal branding
• Salesforce roles and interview tips
• Evolution of Salesforce
• The growing Marketing Cloud space
Listen on: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, PodBean, Talent Hub Website
The Marketing Cloudcast features Trailblazers and special guests who offer advice, insights, and innovative tactics in the marketing landscape. The hosts of the show are Tina Rozul, a marketing leader of 10+ years across Fortune 100 companies, and Marty Kihn, Senior Vice President of Strategy (Marketing Cloud) at Salesforce with previous experience as a writer for Forbes, MTV, and author of the book that inspired the HBO series House of Lies. Take a look at some of the topics they explore:
• Marketing advice, predictions, and trends
• Data strategies
• Career help and setting up for success
• Nonprofit communications and branding
Listen on: Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, Google Play, the Salesforce website