029. No Program? No Problem! How to DIY it with Free Resources

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