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Your WakeUp Call begins when you start to challenge conventional thinking. When you empower yourself to break free from the daily grind. When you choose to design your own lifestyle and economy.    Join us on "Career Breakthroughs and Financial Independence" as Paul explores the journey of Brad, a self-made expert in the world of Salesforce, who went from a cattle farm in West Georgia to financial independence by the age of 31.   Discover how Brad's unconventional path led him to become a sought-after talent in the tech space and how he transitioned from freelancing to founding Talent Stacker, a company dedicated to helping others achieve career success in the tech industry.   Key Points From This Episode:    Rural Upbringing: Brad's rural childhood on a West Georgia cattle farm shaped his strong work ethic. College Struggles: Despite excelling academically, Brad faced challenges in finding a job after college. Salesforce Discovery: A temp job at a bank leads Brad to discover Salesforce, altering his career path. Freelancing Success: Brad achieved financial independence at 31 by freelancing in Salesforce consulting. Talent Stacker's Origin: Brad found Talent Stacker from a Facebook group, helping people enter the tech space. Scaling Impact: Brad scales his impact by offering free courses and creating a YouTube channel through Talent Stacker. Lifestyle Design: Brad emphasizes lifestyle design, financial independence, and sharing knowledge. Future of Talent Stacker: Brad discusses his aspirations for Talent Stacker, evolving to help individuals in the tech industry. Follow Paul Thompson • LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulthompson-onecallcapital/ • Website | https://pauldavidthompson.com • Tiktok | https://www.tiktok.com/@pauldavidthompson Resources: www.talentstacker.com/salesforce  - Brad's Personal Website www.PaulDavidThompson.com - Real estate resources, past episodes, and information on my mastermind   I want to help you achieve financial and personal freedom. Check out THIS link for some valuable resources Click for a FREE WEBINAR to learn about your 12% ROI. If you're ready to take action now, let's hop on a CALL now! About Today's Guest: Bradly Rice, the visionary behind Talent Stacker, draws from his rural upbringing, overcoming college challenges, and discovering Salesforce during a temp job. Achieving financial independence at 31 through freelancing, he founded Talent Stacker after recognizing its potential in a tech-focused Facebook group. Brad scales impact through free courses and a YouTube presence, emphasizing lifestyle design and financial independence. With a commitment to innovation, he envisions Talent Stacker as a transformative force in guiding individuals through the dynamic tech industry, showcasing resilience and a passion for empowering others.  

Want to produce better investment results than 80% of the professionals and active amateurs out there? It's not that hard. In fact, it's so simple it will take almost none of your time and you can focus on all the other things that make your life rich and beautiful. Here are 3 investing considerations and 3 simple tools to beat managed funds and fund managers… Today's episode is brought to you by Talent Stacker. If you're stuck in a job you don't like making too little money without any flexibility, it might be time to consider a change. Check out JL's review here to see how Talent Stacker can help. Notes & Links: Stock Series Part 5 blog post: https://jlcollinsnh.com/2012/05/09/stocks-part-v-keeping-it-simple-considerations-and-tools/  Why you need F-you money: https://jlcollinsnh.com/2011/06/06/why-you-need-f-you-money/  Article the Redditor commented about: https://jlcollinsnh.com/2011/06/08/how-i-failed-my-daughter-and-a-simple-path-to-wealth/  Vanguard: https://investor.vanguard.com/home?fromPage=portal 

Today we're gonna look at the fun stuff. What, exactly, can we use to build and keep our wealth. JL is going to give you three portfolios each using the tools (funds) we discussed last time. First will be exactly what he tells his 20-year-old to do. She couldn't care less about investing. With this simple approach she doesn't have to. All she needs to do is to keep adding to the pot and let it ride. Years from now she'll wake up rich. Along the way she'll out-perform roughly 80% of the more actively engaged investors out there. We'll call this The Wealth Building Portfolio. Next he'll share with you what Mr. and Mrs. JL Collins do as the semi-retired couple they are. We'll call that one The Wealth Preservation and Building Portfolio. Today's episode is brought to you by Talent Stacker. If you're stuck in a job you don't like making too little money without any flexibility, it might be time to consider a change. Check out JL's review here to see how Talent Stacker can help. Notes & Links: Stock Series Part 6 blog post: https://jlcollinsnh.com/2012/05/12/stocks-part-vi-portfolio-ideas-to-build-and-keep-your-wealth/ Why You Need F-You Money: https://jlcollinsnh.com/2011/06/06/why-you-need-f-you-money/ Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund (VBTLX): https://investor.vanguard.com/investment-products/mutual-funds/profile/vbtlx Blog post on international funds: https://jlcollinsnh.com/2012/09/26/stocks-part-xi-international-funds-2/ Background on index funds: https://jlcollinsnh.com/2012/01/06/index-funds/ VTSAX: https://investor.vanguard.com/investment-products/mutual-funds/profile/vtsax VGSLX: https://investor.vanguard.com/investment-products/mutual-funds/profile/vgslx VMMXX: https://investor.vanguard.com/investment-products/mutual-funds/profile/vmmxx Blog post on why JL doesn't do REITs anymore: https://jlcollinsnh.com/2014/05/27/stocks-part-xxii-stepping-away-from-reits/ 

What does it take to retire rich and retire early? A huge salary? Nope. Generational wealth. Wrong. In this episode of the Stock Investing Series, JL discusses specific strategies middle-class earners can use to retire early. Today's episode is brought to you by Talent Stacker. If you're stuck in a job you don't like making too little money without any flexibility, it might be time to consider a change. Check out JL's review here to see how Talent Stacker can help. Notes & Links: Stocks Part 7 blog post: https://jlcollinsnh.com/2012/05/16/stocks-part-vii-can-everyone-really-retire-a-millionaire/ S&P 500 return calculator: https://dqydj.com/sp-500-return-calculator/ Dividends reinvestment calculator: https://dqydj.com/sp-500-periodic-reinvestment-calculator-dividends/  JL's new book, Pathfinders: https://www.amazon.com/Pathfinders-Extraordinary-Stories-Financial-Independence_And/dp/180409000X Blog post on withdrawal rates: https://jlcollinsnh.com/2012/12/07/stocks-part-xiii-withdrawal-rates-how-much-can-i-spend-anyway/ Mr. Money Mustache blog post on retiring early: https://www.mrmoneymustache.com/2012/05/14/first-retire-then-get-rich/

How does deflation and inflation influence stock prices? How do you spot a stock market crash before it happens? And how do you survive a stock market crash and hedge against inflation? JL answers these questions and more on episode number 4: Stock Market Crashes, Deflation, and a Bit on Inflation. Today's episode is brought to you by Talent Stacker. If you're stuck in a job you don't like making too little money without any flexibility, it might be time to consider a change. Check out JL's review here to see how Talent Stacker can help. Notes & Links: Stock Series Part 4 blog post: https://jlcollinsnh.com/2012/04/29/stocks-part-iv-the-big-ugly-event/ Hyperinflation: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyperinflation 

There are 4 reasons why most people lose money in the stock market: We panic when times are tough and buy when the market is soaring. We believe we can pick individual stocks. We believe we can pick winning mutual fund managers. We play in the wrong end of the pool. In this episode, you'll learn how to avoid the traps that cause people to buy high and sell low. Today's episode is brought to you by Talent Stacker. If you're stuck in a job you don't like making too little money without any flexibility, it might be time to consider a change. Check out JL's review here to see how Talent Stacker can help. Notes & Links: Stock Series Part 3 blog post: https://jlcollinsnh.com/2012/04/25/stocks-part-iii-most-people-lose-money-in-the-market/ Why I Can't Pick Winning Stocks and You Can't Either: https://jlcollinsnh.com/2011/06/02/why-i-cant-pick-winning-stocks-and-you-cant-either/ Dividend Growth Investing: https://jlcollinsnh.com/2011/12/27/dividend-growth-investing/

In the last episode JL talked about the inevitability of stock market crashes. In today's episode, he gives  primer to index funds and Vanguard's VTSAX index fund. He also shares a personal story of how not to invest during a market crash. Also, in this episode you'll hear the AI voice stumble a couple of times. While none of the important information was lost, it has promised to do better…  Today's episode is brought to you by Talent Stacker. If you're stuck in a job you don't like making too little money without any flexibility, it might be time to consider a change. Check out JL's review here to see how Talent Stacker can help. Notes & Links: Stock Series Part 2 blog post: https://jlcollinsnh.com/2012/04/19/stocks-part-ii-the-market-always-goes-up/  VTSAX: https://investor.vanguard.com/investment-products/mutual-funds/profile/vtsax 

How do you stay calm when investing? Your emotions are the first thing you must master to become a successful investor. Why? Because it's not if a market crash will happen—it's when… Today's episode is brought to you by Talent Stacker. If you're stuck in a job you don't like making too little money without any flexibility, it might be time to consider a change. Check out JL's review here to see how Talent Stacker can help. Notes & Links: Stock Series Part 1 blog post: https://jlcollinsnh.com/2012/04/15/stocks-part-1-theres-a-major-market-crash-coming-and-dr-lo-cant-save-you/  Money Magazine article with Dr. Lo: https://money.cnn.com/2012/03/02/pf/efficient_market.moneymag/index.htm  Adaptive Market Hypothesis: https://www.investopedia.com/terms/a/adaptive-market-hypothesis.asp Asset allocation posts: https://jlcollinsnh.com/2012/05/12/stocks-part-vi-portfolio-ideas-to-build-and-keep-your-wealth/ https://jlcollinsnh.com/2014/06/10/stocks-part-xxiii-selecting-your-asset-allocation/ 

Episode OverviewNavigating the evolving Salesforce ecosystem amidst the AI revolution can seem daunting—whether you're a seasoned professional hedging against job security concerns or a newcomer seeking a career in Saleforce. In this episode, Bradley Rice unravels how aligning your career and personal aspirations is key to surviving and thriving in a tech-driven future. We delve into the roles of AI and dismantle the most common myths about it. This is a great episode you shouldn't miss!About Bradley RiceBradley has worked in the Tech Ecosystem for over 10 years and became one of the highest-paid Tech Professionals in the world, making $225,000 working just 20 hours per week. Although this incredible career positioned him to retire at 31 years old, he was determined that he wasn't done with his professional career and started Talent Stacker as a service to put others on the same path that led him to Financial Independence. He has helped over 20,000 individuals start their tech careers with no degree, no tech background, and a starting salary of over $70,000 in an average of 4.3 months!Resources and Links507 - Show NotesTalentstacker.comBradley's LinkedIn profile5-Day Challenge - for aspiring Salesforce professionalsCareer Accelerator Toolkit - for established Salesforce professionals The Salesforce For Everyone PodcastThe Paul Higgins ShowStrategic Profit Blueprint Join our newsletterPaulhigginsmentoring.comConnect With PaulOn LinkedIn

Podcasting is a medium that has allowed me to 10x my network, have meaningful conversations with people I wouldn't otherwise have access to, elevate the stories rarely shared in the industry, and establish my voice and share my story.  It wasn't until working with a few podcast coaching clients that I realized that while there is more happening behind the scenes, it doesn't mean everything has to be official there for me to share this episode.   Show Notes: If you do have a podcast or are interested in starting one the link to schedule a podcast coaching call  or podcasting resources to help you take advance your podcast are available at my podcasting and business building resource page (link) Prior to discovering the financial independence/ early retirement movement, Jonathan Mendonsa followed the “normal path,” which ultimately led him to graduate pharmacy school at the age of 28 with $168,000 in student loans. He has since clawed his way out of debt and is aggressively pursuing financial independence.  He is passionate about the pursuit of financial independence and its power to change lives. He was the co-founder of Choose FI podcast, and the Founder of Talent Stacker, a dad of two young kids, techie, podcast guru, and inspiration behind Ordinary Sherpa taking action and bringing this podcast to life.   Resources Mention in this episode Choose FI podcast Podcast Coaching Call How to Fail at Almost Everything and Still Win Big (Affiliate Link)

Bradley has worked in the Salesforce Ecosystem for over 10 years and has become one of the highest-paid Salesforce Professionals in the world, making $225,000 working just 20 hours per week. He has been a Senior Internal Administrator, and a Senior Solution Architect with large consulting firms and has run his own Independent Consultancy for over 5 years. He now splits his time between Salesforce freelancing and through his programs at Talent Stacker, he has now helped over 20,000+ individuals start their tech careers with no degree, no tech background with a starting salary of over $70,000 in an average of 5 months! Tune in to learn how... _____________________________________________________   Rajeev Mudumba's Website: www.planb.live   Plan B Success Podcast: Available on your favorite platform including iTunes @ https://apple.co/2JCSysL?ls=1 or www.planbsuccess.live or www.planb.live   Want to SUPERCHARGE your personal or business brand with your own podcast, GO HERE => rajeevmudumba.gumroad.com/l/toppodcastmastery   Rajeev's Books - Available on Amazon Worldwide on your local Amazon site or @ https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B07VGMGBBT/allbooks   Plan B Success YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/@planbsuccess   Medium Articles: https://rajeevmudumba.medium.com   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajeevmud...   Facebook Plan B Success Page: https://www.facebook.com/planbsuccess...   Facebook My Inspiration Book Page: https://www.facebook.com/myinspiratio...   Instagram: @hifromraj1    

Do you have the desire to travel the world as a digital nomad, but maybe you have no idea what type of career you're actually qualified for (or want to do) remotely? If so, the Salesforce industry may be just the career path you didn't even know you were meant for, just like our podcast guest this week. In this episode, we interviewed Alex Warneke, a marine scientist and park ranger who was stationed at a National Park in California while working for the government (a very non-remote job)

As you've probably noticed, most of our guests so far have been alumni from the Talent Stacker Program. And while programs like Talent Stacker can be a huge help on your journey to Salesforce, it's certainly not the only way to get there. For some, opting for the DIY path might be a more suitable choice – no costs, no coaches, you set the pace. But what does that look like, and how does it compare to following a program?   In this week's episode, Zach Bremer shows us that you can go from having no background in tech to landing a Salesforce job in under a year with nothing but free resources and a lot of determination. Even if you don't think the DIY route is for you, stick around for the handy tips and strategies we learn from him!   Handy Timestamps:   4:05: What made our guest decide to go down the Salesforce path, and what it was like getting certified without a program. 6:35: Doing it yourself means getting through it without study groups. Zach shares how he kept himself accountable despite the workload. 9:10: These are some of the doubts Zach ran into when studying for his cert. 13:45: Zach reveals the not-so-secret weapons that helped him land a job in two months. 22:30 We learn some useful strategies to make yourself stand out in interviews. 30:30: How's it going at work? Our guest tells us more about what his current work life is like. 37:45: When it comes to taking the DIY route, free resources are a must. Here are some of the ones Zach recommends. 39:20: After going through the entire process, Zach reflects on what he would have done differently.   Links and Resources: TalentStacker.com/voicemail TalentStacker.com/start TalentStacker LinkedIn Page Salesforce For Everyone Facebook Group

What would it be like to work side by side with your partner, double your income, and get more time off with your family ALL from the comforts of your own home?   In today's episode, the two couples Hever & ShaniQua Capote and Justin & Jennifer Hecht share how having both spouses working in Salesforce opens up a whole new world of possibilities for them and their families.   If you've been trying to get your partner to join you on the Salesforce side, this is the episode for them!   Handy Timestamps:   2:50: Our couples share how they started Salesforce. 10:20:  Why join something Talent Stacker? The panel goes over the unique advantages this program can give you when trying to land a job. 14:57: Hever, ShaniQua, Justin, and Jenn discuss the benefits of being a remote Salesforce couple. 22:50:  How the increased flexibility and income will change the trajectory of their life plans. 34:30: Who has the better job, consultants or administrators?   Links and Resources: TalentStacker.com/voicemail TalentStacker.com/start TalentStacker LinkedIn Page Salesforce For Everyone Facebook Group

It can be scary to step outside the norm and take a different career path different from everyone else's. For military spouses and veterans, this might mean breaking free from traditional stay-at-home parenting and civil service work. Whether it be to provide financial cushioning for your spouse or to kickstart a new career without much background experience, Salesforce is a great place to start!   Thanks to programs such as Trailhead Military, Merivis, and Talent Stacker, Karri Webster and Kyle Gaubert have been able to find their footing as Salesforce professionals and use their unique skillsets to thrive in their careers. Tune in as we discuss these and so much more, including some tips they would give to others looking to transition out of the military.   Handy Timestamps:   3:20: Karri and Kyle share how they stumbled upon Salesforce. 6:40:  We shine some light on the benefits and resources available to military families. 16:25: If you're a military veteran or spouse, you might be wondering if your skills are transferrable to a Salesforce career. Don't worry, some of them are! 20:42:  Karri and Kyle discuss why Salesforce was a better alternative for them than other careers. 24:30: Our guests share some of their current goals as they continue to thrive in the Salesforce ecosystem. 26:20: What were some of the main fears and concerns that came with making such a huge jump? Karri and Kyle share how they felt during the transition process.   Links and Resources: Veterati Merivis  Veterans Force Hiring Our Heroes TalentStacker.com/voicemail TalentStacker.com/start TalentStacker LinkedIn Page Salesforce For Everyone Facebook Group

In today's episode, I chat with Bradley Rice, a Salesforce Career Expert based in Tampa, Florida.Bradley has an incredible story. He worked in the Tech Ecosystem for over 10 years and along the way, developed a system that had him earning $225,000 annually, working just 20 hours per week. But this isn't some get-rich-quick-scheme. Rather, Bradley's story is one of hard-work, a near-obsession with personal savings, and great timing. The world has shifted; is shifting. And there are opportunities abound for individuals willing to challenge the status quo. Bradley is one such individual. And although this incredible career positioned him to retire at 31, he wasn't done, launching Talent Stacker as a way of helping others realize the same financial independence he benefited from. Bradley has helped over 20,000 individuals start their tech careers with no degree, no tech  background with a starting salary of over $70,000 in an average of 4.3 months!In this episode, Bradley & I cover a lot of fertile ground, beginning with his own story. We chatted about the importance of intentional lifestyle design, today's modern job market, and what lessons he learned along the way. It was such a pleasure connecting with Bradley. And I hope you enjoy it. Bradley RiceBradley has worked in the Tech Ecosystem for over 10 years and became one  of the highest-paid Tech Professionals in the world making $225,000  working just 20 hours per week. Although this incredible career positioned  him to retire at 31 years old, he was determined that he wasn't done with his  professional career and started Talent Stacker as a service to put others on  the same path that led him to Financial Independence. He has now helped  over 20,000 individuals start their tech careers with no degree, no tech  background with a starting salary of over $70,000 in an average of 4.3 months! LinkedInWebsiteThinking Inside the BoxConstraints drive innovation. We tackle the most complex issues related to work & culture. And if you enjoy the work we're doing here, consider giving us a 5-star rating, leaving a comment & subscribing. It ensures you get updated whenever we release new content & really helps amplify our message. LinkedInInstagramTwitterWebsiteApple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsSpotifyStitcherPocket CastMatt BurnsMatt Burns is an award-winning executive, social entrepreneur and speaker. He believes in the power of community, simplicity & technology.LinkedInTwitter

If you think you don't have time or the energy to get into a new Salesforce career, you may draw some inspiration from the three Stay At Home Parents and their amazing Back To Work stories.    Thanks to the step-by-step, work-at-your-own-pace Talent Stacker program, Akemi Ono, Brandi Barnett, and Audrey Dye have gone from juggling children and pets to pulling down large paychecks while still have the time to be there for their kids.      Along the way, they bust many myths about why Stay At Home Parents can't possibly get a high-paying tech-adjacent Salesforce job. Some of these include: Employers are going to zoom in on the resume gap, and it would be too hard to account for those years away from a career. There are no transferable skills Stay At Home Parents can bring to a Salesforce role. You need a tech background to do the job. You need a 4-year degree to get the job. This is one of our all-time favorite episodes, and we think it will be yours too!   Handy Timestamps:   4:45: What was going through the minds of the stay home parents when they decided to go back to work, and, how they landed on Salesforce as their choice. 11:30: Why Salesforce truly is for everyone. If stay home parents can make the pivot into technical SF careers, where they are respected and making good money while having the flexibility for family. 14:10: what were some of the major shifts in the lives of their families, including their spouses, when they started making big paychecks? 17:10:Was the gap in their resumes an issue at all for them? 26:40: How did they juggle their schedules while they were going through the Talent Stacker program and getting their Salesforce certification? 29:10: The guests share how their Salesforce careers have given them the freedom to live their best lives, without having to compromise on family, themselves, travel, or finances. 35:30: Find out why, after a year under your belt as a Salesforce administrator, you get to flip the script and become the one interviewing prospective employers, rather than the other way round.   Links and Resources:       TalentStacker.com/voicemail TalentStacker.com/start TalentStacker LinkedIn Page Salesforce For Everyone Facebook Group

Bradley has worked in the Tech Ecosystem for over 10 years and became one of the highest-paid Tech Professionals in the world making $225,000 working just 20 hours per week. Although this incredible career positioned him to retire at 31 years old, he was determined that he wasn't done with his professional career and started Talent Stacker as a service to put others on the same path that led him to Financial Independence. He has now helped over 30,000 individuals start their tech careers with no degree, no tech background with a starting salary of over $70,000 in an average of 5 months!Free Resources: www.talentstacker.com/free    LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/bradforce   Salesforce Podcast: https://www.talentstacker.com/salesforce-for-everyone-podcast/   TikTok: tiktok.com/@salesforceforeveryone Support the show

Episode #73 Bradley RiceI am really excited about today's podcast. Bradley Rice is a guest today discussing his path to success and his passion and mission to help other people land salesforce jobs.Bradley has worked in the Tech Ecosystem for over 10 years and became one of the highest-paid Tech professionals in the world making $225,000 working just 20 hours per week. With sales skills and an entrepreneurial mindset, he started his own business Talent Stacker as a service to put others on the same path. He's committed to giving back and offering free advice to help people develop their personal brand and tips to showcase their brand on LinkedIn.Connect with Brad on LinkedInTalent StackerThank you so much for listening to, A Life You Love: Sales Tips with Jennifer Fisher – I look forward to continuing the conversation next week.Now go LIVE, the sales life you love!

In this episode of Shift, I chat with Bradley Rice - a techie turned entrepreneur - about his career story in tech and success that came out of it, as well as how he is helping people today take a similar route. We talked about what it takes to make it in tech, various opportunities available for education, and how just about anyone can make a transition into the tech career regardless of where in their career they might have started. Change is possible! Tune in to learn more, get excited about tech and potentially make the shift yourself! About Bradley: Bradley has worked in the Tech Ecosystem for over 10 years and became one of the highest-paid Tech Professionals in the world making $225,000 working just 20 hours per week. Although this incredible career positioned him to retire at 31 years old, he was determined that he wasn't done with his professional career and started Talent Stacker as a service to put others on the same path that led him to Financial Independence. He has now helped over 20,000 individuals start their tech careers with no degree, no tech. Website: https://www.talentstacker.com/ Connect with Bradley on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradforce/ About your host: Elena Agaragimova is the co-founder of Bessern (https://www.bessern.co/)

Given it's Independence Day and I'll be on vacation this week, I wanted to invite you to replay an episode--in case you missed it. Bradley Rice of Talent Stacker is transforming lives by teaching what he knows and it begs the question, could you do the same in your business?    Get free resources: The Entrepreneur's Toolkit Visit: Talent Stacker Have a story to tell? Signup here: www.serialentrepreneurshow.com  

Are you ready for a career change? Are you tired of your long commutes to work and spending a ton of money on gas? Are you ready for more time with your family and to create a life that you enjoy living? Bradley Rice, founder of Talent Stacker, tells us on today's show how to make it all happen. And then some! Bradley has worked in the Tech Ecosystem for over 12 years and became one of the highest-paid Tech Professionals in the world making $225,000 working just 20 hours per week. Although this incredible career positioned him to retire at 31 years old, he was determined that he wasn't done with his professional career and started Talent Stacker as a service to put others on the same path that led him to Financial Independence. He has now helped over 30,000 individuals start their tech careers with no degree, no tech background with a starting salary of over $72,000 in an average of 5 months! Midlifers, this is a must listen! Enjoy! ❤️  Connect with Bradley! ⬇️ Website: https://www.talentstacker.com/Free (free resources here!) YouTube: YouTube.com/SalesforceForEveryone  LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/BradForce  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/salesforceforeveryone  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@salesforceforeveryone ❤️❤️❤️

 “Stop doubting yourself and give yourself a chance to succeed.” Bradley Rice As companies continue to invest in powerful tools for customer management and sales productivity, they also continue to face a challenge where the demand for technical talent far outweighs the available supply. Our guest today, Bradley Rice is an experienced tech professional and says that anyone can pursue a career in tech, and all you need is a belief in your abilities and taking a chance. Bradley has worked in the Tech Ecosystem for over 10 years and became one of the highest-paid Tech Professionals in the world making $225,000 working just 20 hours per week. Although this incredible career positioned him to retire at 31 years old, he was determined that he wasn't done with his professional career and started Talent Stacker as a service to put others on the same path that led him to Financial Independence. He has now helped over 20,000 individuals start their tech careers with no degree, no tech background with a starting salary of over $70,000 in an average of 5 months! In today's episode, Bradley talks about the opportunities available in the tech space and more specifically how his company helps people build flourishing careers as Salesforce professionals. Listen in! Social Media Links https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradforce/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/salesforceforeveryone https://www.tiktok.com/@salesforceforeveryone Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/salesforce-for-everyone-by-talent-stacker/id1613182350 What we do at talent stacker is provide resources for people who want to get into tech as a career, and we take anyone and everyone and we help them land entry level jobs. We have helped 10s of 1000s of people through our free resources, and over 1000 people through the membership in just 12 months. We're looking at about 9 million new jobs being created in the next four years, and so there's a lot of room for everyone. Sales Force is a mega corporation headquartered in San Francisco, and sells its platform, Salesforce, to hundreds of 1000s of companies all over the world. These companies need Salesforce professionals internally to help them get the most out of these tool, and that's who we work with. At Talent stacker, we equip individuals with the technical knowledge they need to use the salesforce tool, and also all the soft skills to get jobs. All of our members are guaranteed hands on experience by working on actual Salesforce projects on a volunteer basis. Companies need Salesforce professionals so that they can actually benefit from the value that Salesforce brings to their companies. We have a five day challenge that people can take at talentstacker.com/shock and once done, someone should have a pretty clear understanding of whether or not this is interesting to them. Commercial break I've been a Salesforce professional since 2010, and I worked one year in office, but then have been working remotely since 2011. Salesforce is cloud where programs are not stored on your computer and so you could access it from any location and don't need to be in your office. Our program at Talent Stacker is lifetime access and that's because we're here to help people with real lives. The program takes five months on average, whose milestones include 3 months of getting Salesforce administrator certification, and working on the LinkedIn presence. After being certified, our members join a volunteer project to polish skills and allow them to work on real projects and be part of a team. For individuals who are still undecided on the direction to take with their careers, they can start with the five-day trial and decide whether sales force career is for them. Stop doubting yourself and give yourself a chance to succeed. ………………………………………………… Do you want to be a go to expert that news reporters, anchors and media producers turn to? Are you a media professional looking for credible, reliable and timely guests? Shock Your Media Potential is here for you. Shock Your Media Potential is a one of a kind platform that connects vetted experts with news professionals around the globe. As part of the launch of the platform, CEO Michael Sherlock, along with co-host Eddie Luisi, stage manager for Good Morning America, have interviewed 25 media personalities and professionals to ask them the questions you need to know the answers to in order to become more newsworthy, pitch your story better, and get invited back again and again, and much more. Some of their guests are household names, with exceptional on-camera careers. Others are award-winning directors, producers, camera operators, audio engineers, celebrity hair and makeup professionals, and so much more. To learn more about our platform and our conference today, go to https://www.shockyourmediapotential.com

In this week's episode, Brad and Jonathan welcome back Bradley Rice and Anita from Talent Stacker to discuss the hidden job market and how you can break into it! Many consider the best path to a successful career getting an education, claiming a certification or degree, and working your way up the corporate ladder. But what if there could be an alternative? Utilizing your current skills, developing some new skills, and successfully networking could be your key to unlocking the hidden job market and leveling up your career! Listen along to learn how Bradley and Anita took this path less traveled and see if it can be applicable to your life and career! Bradley Rice and Anita Website: Talent Stacker Podcast: The Salesforce for Everyone Podcast Timestamps 1:29 - Introduction 4:06 - Unorthodox Choices, Radical Results 13:52 - No Degree Needed and Developing Skills 23:35 - Overcoming Traditional Objections 29:04 - Finding Communities 32:03 - Personal Branding 37:22 - The Hidden Job Market 43:30 - Volunteer Experience and Interviews 55:10 - Compounding The Positives 59:10 - The Salesforce For Everyone Podcast 66:15 - Conclusion Resources Mentioned In Today's Conversation From Pandemic Layoff to $100k+ | A Salesforce Success Story | ChooseFI Ep 297 Making The Case For Part Time With Bradley Rice | ChooseFI Ep 117 Negotiate Your Salary With Tori Dunlap | ChooseFI Ep 147 Check Out The FI Weekly! The Role Of Bonds In A Portfolio | ChooseFI Ep 194 Are You as Diversified as You Think You Are? With Frank Vasquez | ChooseFI EP 313 Talent Stacker If You Want To Support ChooseFI: Earn $1,000 in cashback with ChooseFI's 3-card credit card strategy Share FI by sending a friend ChooseFI: Your Blueprint to Financial Independence Track your personal finances with Personal Capital Compare, buy, and save big on insurance with Policygenius Keep learning or start a new sidehustle with one of our educational courses Slash your cellphone bill without sacrificing service with Mint Mobile

For decades, the most common advice given to most high schoolers was to either enter the trades, or go to college.   We love the trades, and there is ample evidence why that is such a valid path for many people, with a high return on investment of your time and money.   But college? That is less clear cut in a reality with ultra high college expenses.   What if there was a better alternative to college, one that would lead to a high paying $60,000 - $70,000 career in tech without sacrificing the time and money that most people have to endure?   In today's episode, Nicholas Wenzel shares with Bradly and Anita how joining Talent Stacker during college helped him land a new Salesforce career in just a few months. His success even prompted him to quit college and begin his own path towards Financial Independence!   Handy Timestamps:   01:56: How Nicholas got his start in Salesforce. 03:27: Why he quit not just college, but also high school. 04:48: How his parents felt about his unconventional path. 07:55: Why he feels that college for most people is nothing but a big scam. 09:57: What Nicholas felt was the biggest risk of pursuing a full time high-paying career in Salesforce versus taking the college track. 11:48: How has his new career changed his financial outlook. 13:05: What is the return on investment on college, versus pursuing an alternative? Hint: It's at least a couple of years and more than $50,000!! 14:15: How any one still in college can take a low-risk way to try out if a Salesforce career might be right for them (and why parents should encourage them!). 18:25: Can people in their late teens and early 20s really get hired into these high-paying Salesforce jobs? (Spoiler alert, the answer is yes - here's why). 21:38: What about people who are mid-career, looking to pivot out of a career or profession that no longer lights them up? Do they to go back to college? 24:59: So what are the scenarios where it makes sense to go to college? 32:19: Preview of next episode.   Links and Resources: TalentStacker.com/start TalentStacker LinkedIn Page Salesforce For Everyone Facebook Group

What would it be like to more than double your income, pay off all your debt, move to a lower cost of living location to be closer to loved ones, AND be treated with the respect for the specialized skills you possess?   In today's episode, Heather Rhoden shares with Bradly and Anita how joining Talent Stacker helped her land her new Salesforce career in just 3 1/2 months.   Better yet, the ability to earn more and save more has allowed her to win back her Financial Independence! Handy Timestamps: 2:10: How listening to two inspirational stories - and taking action - changed Heather Rhoden's life helped her win back her financial independence. 4:00: How Heather paid off her credit card debt and earned herself a fresh start. 7:30: How the Financial Independence community is so similar to the Talent Stacker and Salesforce communities in helping to lift you up and keep you on task. 11:00: How Heather eventually got her first Salesforce job in just 3 1/2 months, with double the pay and quadruple the respect. 13:00: First time decisions that come with financial strength: max out employer-sponsored 401 K retirement account, or get into house-hacking with real estate? 15:45: A higher paycheck flips the Financial Independence equation of earn more, spend less, and invest the difference. Here's how. 19:50: How a 100% remote Salesforce career sets you up for geo-arbitrage: earning a high income and moving to a low cost of living region while being closer to family. 27:45: How a Salesforce career and FI allows you to take your life on the road, Personal Time Off days be damned! 29:20: By exceeding expectations in their Salesforce roles, most people will earn the respect of their co-workers and get $10-$20k raises within a year of getting started. 34:30: Preview of the next episode.

Bradley Rice is the founder of Talent Stacker. A full training program for Salesforce Professionals. 1:00 - Talent Stacker Growth 2:40 - Salesforce for Everybody podcast 5:10 - LinkedIn Branding 6:35 - Breaking Into Tech/Salesforce

Helping anyone on the planet land a job as a Salesforce professional. Average starting income is $72,000 and will reach $100k+ within 24 months. Fully remote jobs with full benefits etc... The transition can be done completely free online in under 6 months or using a program like ours for under $2500 to walk you through each step to job landed. Interview Topics: - How to land a job in the the Modern Tech Job Market - Why there are literally millions of Salesforce jobs available and no one seems to know - How to become a Salesforce professional in 3-6 months, in just 10-15 hours/week - How to make $72k+ in a fully remote entry-level role with full benefits quickly - Understanding the Salesforce ecosystem and why there is so much opportunity

You can sign up for our weekly newsletter, The Technopath Way Tips, here: https://technopath.lpages.co/technopath-way-tips-email-opt-in-page/So often new professionals are advised to volunteer with organizations to gain experience, but what exactly can you rely on someone with no prior experience to do with confidence? Justin Dux, an interview coach with Talent Stacker, sits down with me to talk about tasks you can confidently give a new Salesforce Admin that can benefit you both.What to look for:Salesforce Admin CertifiedUnderstands Salesforce has a Nonprofit Success Pack (often referred to as Salesforce NPSP)Knows where to look for answers when they come across an unfamiliar conceptWhat are some good tasks to hand off?Research - new app extensions, possible troubleshooting solutions, etcBasic reports and dashboardsBuilding out options in a sandbox or Dev Org to show the value of different apps or further investment in consultantsStanding up the basics of a Salesforce Org to help visualize the ROI for reluctant stakeholders

The nature of work has drastically changed over the last year. Has its impact on you been negative or positive? And does that impact your choices on the path to financial independence? As a result of these changes, how we do work is something we can now question and work to make it align with how we want our weeks and months to look like. The concept of a Red X month is something first introduced to us by Vincent Pugliese and one that has been sacred to the Barrett Family. Brad puts a big red X through the month of August each year so they can spend the month doing whatever they want. The ability to do that is a benefit of FI. In order to spend more time with family, this summer, the show will move from its standard two shows a week format, to just once a week. What is your why? Brad says the words “enough” and “balance” pop into his head. We are driven to get to the point of financial independence but it can sometimes be difficult to find balance or understand when it’s enough. Success isn’t how much money you have in your bank account or how high your savings rate is. It’s having balance and living a life by design. Jonathan is reminded of a phrase, “What got you here, won’t get you there.” All of the work that goes into earning more, spending less, and optimizing the difference puts you at risk of losing sight of your why. At some point, you need to wind it down and step away. The one-more-year syndrome where you worry you might not have enough comes from a scarcity mindset. It can be easier and less scary to keep doing what you are doing. The hard work is psychological and needs to be contemplated years before leaving work. You can start doing the work ahead of time by starting small and experimenting. Jonathan doesn’t know that he would be good at vacations. He’s always thinking about something related to this community or Talent Stacker. He realizes that comes at the cost of missing out on spending quality time with his family and his life may be out of balance. He thinks Brad is probably better at handling the contentment side of things. Many of us feel like if we aren’t actively trying to advance that we are failing. When you are in a position of strength and know what you value and where you can provide value, you can design a work life that works for you. A lot of employers are looking at how they can save money with less physical real estate. You have the chance to be a squeaky wheel and present your employer with a work proposal and provides them with an ROI they are looking for. Work is not always going to be stress-free. Where does it cross the line from reasonable to toxic? Brad thinks he feels stressed more than he should for his overall level of stress, but that it’s because he is out of balance. He suspects it’s due to a feeling of only being half there and a constant feeling of guilt. Life isn’t perfect and neither are we. We need to have some self-compassion, realize our issues, and try to get a little bit better every day. If you conduct a root cause analysis on your stress, you can figure out a way to solve it. Jonathan says that his pharmacy job was a former source of stress because it didn’t meet his needs for autonomy, mastery, purpose, identity, and connection. Having FU money enabled him to leave it behind to pursue ChooseFI instead. Knowing what your options are is one way of dealing with a toxic work situation. You can start by testing small and doing things to make your life a little bit better. You don’t need anyone else’s stamp of approval anymore. It’s not necessary to go into debt to start a business and there’s never been a better time to start learning for free. Balance has characteristics that are identifiable. It feels like you are in control of your time and you are able to allocate it where you want. If you have autonomy, mastery, purpose, identity, and connection, you should be able to control your time. Resources Mentioned In Today’s Conversation ChooseFI Episode 211 How to Negotiate Your Salary Without Burning Bridges | Financial Mechanic ChooseFI Episode 168 Make Time Sign up for the free 5-day challenge If You Want To Support ChooseFI: Earn $1,000 in cashback with ChooseFI’s 3-card credit card strategy.  Share FI by sending a friend ChooseFI: Your Blueprint to Financial Independence.      

Life gets busy when you have a new baby, so Chris Hutchins is on a quest to learn all the hacks, optimize his life, and share what he’s learned with you in his new podcast, All the Hacks. The goal of the podcast is to help listeners upgrade their lives by living more exciting, fulfilling lives without spending a lot more money and optimizing it all along the way. Life hacks tend to fall into one of three camps. It clicks with and becomes second nature, you find a way to automate it so you don’t even have to think about it, or it’s too much work and you never do it again. If you can find where optimization and excitement intersect, it’s a huge win for you and your family. When Chris thinks about life hacks, he thinks about different aspects of his life and what the important parts are, such as family, work, finances, shopping, travel, and self. Categories may also be broken down into multiple subcategories. Jonathan says the idea of life hacks and living his life in a slightly more optimized way is what led him to financial independence which he says is the ultimate life hack as it helps us reclaim our most precious non-renewable resource, our time. Coming out of a year of lockdown, it seems like everyone is planning to travel somewhere. Chris recommends using Google Flights to get quick insight into flight prices with flexibility on airports and dates. For hotel planning, Chris says it’s often a choice between a better price or a better experience. Trip Advisor recently launched Trip Advisor Plus, a paid membership service that allows them to offer hotel rates around 7-8% off because the rates are not available to the general public. However, booking directly with the hotel will likely get you a better experience. In addition to booking directly, reaching out to someone on the sales team or the general manager will often get you an upgrade or some sort of amenity. You may be able to find the names of individuals by seeing who is responding to reviews on Trip Advisor. Having status with the hotel can help as well. A family life hack Jonathan and his wife began doing is creating a shared family photo library and build a slideshow of their favorites from the year. Brad believes another life hack is just being a good person and making personal connections because it makes others want to go to bat for you. A lot of customer service reps have the discretion to do things for you that they wouldn’t if you get angry with them. Website account hacks are becoming more commonplace and passwords are frequently stolen so using the same password for everything can be trouble. Check to see if your account has been part of a data breach at Haveibeenpwned. A password manager makes it easier to use unique passwords for all your accounts. Increasing security with two-factor authentication helps make your accounts even more secure. Chris has a fireproof box in his home where he keeps important documents and the one password he uses with his password manager 1Password. In the event of death or incapacitation, a legacy binder has all the information loved ones need to manage your affairs. As mentioned on the show previously, Brad uses ToDoist to track all his tasks. Chris says that you can’t use any software system like ToDoist for an hour and see the magic. Commit to it. When it comes to renting cars, Chris rents with Avis using a Costco discount. He says to make sure if you’re a member of something, you find out if they have deals for you. Autoslash and Turo are additional ways to possibly save money on rental cars. Chase and American Express credit cards have offers to save many when using their cards. Listener Jessica asked about life hacks for type A career women and mothers on the path to FI. Chris thinks there is power in being incredibly passionate about a company you want to work for. He also says you can negotiate your salary all of the time especially if you present data that you are being underpaid. Before having their baby. Chris was able to find almost half of the items on their baby register in the second-hand marketplace, which allowed them to have everything they wanted and not skimp out on their savings rate. Similarly, Brad’s wife Laura is able to plan ahead for the future and buy seasonal clothing for their daughters at tremendous discounts. Another life hack, meal planning, is something that Chris and his wife just purchased for introducing their baby to solid foods. He says there is a bare minimum of what your time is worth. While they could have done it for free, buying the meal plan freed up a lot of their time making the cost worth it. Jonathan says for baby clothes, his wife was able to make out like a bandit using local buy nothing groups. Plus, she has been able to arrange a neighbor exchange to keep kids in clothing as they grow. And within their home, they rotate toys to keep them interesting. Another resource Jonathan has for Jessica is Dour and Carol’s book, Raising Your Money-Savvy Family, while Chris recommends moms’ groups, who share information and recommendations with each other Chris says meal planning is his biggest hack when it comes to cooking. He uses Paprika to save recipes, meal plan, and grocery shop. Steven Boyer from CampFI recommends if you cook something often, keep all of the items you use physically together. Brad used a little hack like that to remove the pain points he was experiencing make his morning smoothie prep go more smoothly. Holly says if you have a separate freezer, you can buy meat in bulk when they are on sale and then have them whenever you need them. Although Jonathan and his wife tried once a month meal prep, they have moved to cooking two to three meals a week and eating leftovers. Chris says he intentionally scales his meal sin Paprika up so that they have leftovers. Brad likes to reduce the paradox of choice by eating the exact same meal every day for breakfast and needs a system for lunch. To reduce her paradox of choice and frustration, Leslie created a capsule wardrobe for her closet by pretending she was packing for a three-week trip. Chris has been culling his wardrobe by separating the clothing he has worn and washed from what stays in his drawers. The things that have remained in the drawers he can get rid of. Karen’s daughter hates the idea of college and has an entrepreneurial mindset. Chris says there are so many opportunities to learn these days but the hardest thing is to tangibly identify something you can do. Get experience. Starting something doesn’t mean it has to be your full-time job. You can explore the entrepreneurial side while doing something else. Learning new skills is valuable. Try a bunch and see what lights you up. You don’t need to go to college anymore to earn an above-median income which is something he discusses in the Talent Stacker podcast. Jonathan and Bradley Rice built a job placement program around Salesforce which might be something Karen’s daughter would be interested in. Chris says automation is magical and one of the things that drew him to work at Wealthfront was financial automation where he works on automation that directs your money where you want it to go automatically. Resources Mentioned In Today’s Conversation Lifehacker.com ChooseFI Episode 071 Silicon Valley FI | Chris Hutchins | Grove ChooseFI Episode 121R How to Get Any Job ChooseFI Episode 311 How to Travel For Free | Stereo Live Q&A Sign up for the FREE travel rewards course! Google Flights Trip Advisor Plus Haveibeenpwned.com 1Password ChooseFI’s recommended legacy binder ToDoist Autoslash Turo The Buy Nothing Project Raising Your Money-Savvy Family for Next Generation Financial Independence by Carol Pittner and Doug Nordman Paprika Recipe Manager CampFI.org Talent Stacker Choosefi.com/salesforce Wealthfront.com/cash If You Want To Support ChooseFI: Earn $1,000 in cashback with ChooseFI’s 3-card credit card strategy.  Share FI by sending a friend ChooseFI: Your Blueprint to Financial Independence.