Cloud Computing Predictions for 2016
For the 6th year in a row it is time to throw all caution to the wind and make some predictions for some cloudy things to happen in 2016.
Cloud Computing Predictions for 2015
For the fifth year in a row I am going to throw down some crazy cloud computing predictions for the next year and hope that I get as many right as I did last year
Certification Study Techniques & Resources
Techniques on how to study for Salesforce Certifications with the goal of truly understanding concepts and not just achieving a passing score.
Built for the Future - Episode #231 of CloudFocus Weekly
What sales teams will like about Winter 16 as well as our thoughts after more wading deep into Lightning.
Apple Watchers - Episode #209 of CloudFocus Weekly
All about the Apple Event, Apple TV, new Macbook and the Apple Watch.
Apple Updates - Episode #229 of CloudFocus Weekly
Back to cover a lot of the updates from Apple including Watch OS, iPad Pro and iPhone 6s.
App Pick Updates - Episode #213 of CloudFocus Weekly
Formula magic, Apple Watch day and we go over our top 5 App Picks of the last year (or two).
A Review of Getting Things Done by David Allen (2015)
After almost fifteen years David Allen has updated the productivity book that sparked an industry and changed my life.
A Life Well Balanced
Here is a look into some concepts to consider and practices for managing and executing a happy and balanced life.
85 Pulses - Episode #205 of CloudFocus Weekly
One last run around the Spring 15 tree with some banking related features, 84 other Spring 15 features, a review of the Puls and Apple Watch news.
Work.com Overview
Here is a review of Work.com, Salesforce.com’s performance management solution.
Work.com - Episode #176 of CloudFocus Weekly
We deep dive into Work.com, the use cases, the features, the gaps and how it fits in the Salesforce.com universe of products.
With a Smile - Episode #191 of CloudFocus Weekly
Winter 15 sales and service enhancements, the Salesforce.com Salesforce1 fund and the new virus threat.
Why Sales Teams Should Be Excited About Winter 15
A look into some new features released in Winter '15 that sales teams should be excited about.
Why Sales Teams Should Be Excited About Summer '14
A look at what sales teams should be excited about in the new Salesforce.com Summer 14 features.
Why Sales Teams Should Be Excited About Spring '14
A look into some new features released in Spring '14 that sales teams should be excited about.
Where to find Arkus at Dreamforce 14
With a large turnout, numbers rising above 100,000, its no wonder Dreamforce ‘14 (DF14) will be the best ever. This year is jam packed with more sessions, over 1,500, and not one but two Cloud Expos in Moscone North and Moscone West.
WhatsThat - Episode #169 of CloudFocus Weekly Podcast
Ways to take your Google Drive with you on iOS, a discussion around WhatsApp and the Facebook acquisition and the rising performance issues of Salesforce.com.
What's New With Salesforce.com's Nonprofit Starter Pack 3.0
A look at the new features and functionality of the Salesforce.com Nonprofit Start Pack (NPSP 3.0)
Wearing Thin - Episode #189 of CloudFocus Weekly
Salesforce rebrands the Communities (we think) and goes all in on wearables as the impending Apple news hits the wires.
Warmest Winter Ever - Episode #188 of CloudFocus Weekly
The Salesforce Winter 15 pre-release notes are out and we dive in to some of the big ticket items and hidden gems we are excited about.
Using Listviews to Mass Email - Alternative to Automation
A step by step guide to sending Salesforce.com mass emails in batches and track when the emails were sent all from the same view. Caution, I am going to get technical.
Top 10 Reasons to be Grateful for Salesforce in 2014
Here is a look at the top ten reasons to be grateful for Salesforce in 2014.
The New Trailhead
A write-up on the latest way to learn Salesforce from Salesforce.com: Trailhead.
Syncing Prices - Episode #172 of CloudFocus Weekly
Some experience with tools to sync Salesforce with Outlook and Gmail, Google cuts cloud storage prices in a war of the clouds and Salesforce1 heads to bean town.
Summer 14 - Episode #179 of CloudFocus Weekly
We have passed the date so we are deep diving into our favorite big and small features of Salesforce Summer 14.
Sum It Up - Episode #178 of CloudFocus Weekly
A series of banking blog posts, as much as we can talk about the MVP Summit and what we are excited about from Apple's WWDC.
Success Community + Wellness = Like
A quick look into the topic of Wellness and the Salesforce.com Success Community.
Starter Pack Heroes - Episode #186 - CloudFocus Weekly
Reporting on attachments, what is new in the Non Profit Starter Pack 3.0, the power of the Power of Us Hub and 30 days of community heroes.
Stand Excited - Episode #201 of CloudFocus Weekly
Getting users excited about adoption, 3 AppExchange apps every Admin should have, Hubspot launches CRM and a Steve Jobs story.