More Than You Wanted to Know About Salesforce Consulting | SF4E Ep 051 [Video]

You may know him as the LinkedIn guru, but Jordan Nelson (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordan-nelson-salesforce/) is also well-established in the ecosystem as a Salesforce Consulting expert. Whether you’re interested in freelancing or not, understanding what Salesforce customers need and how consultants meet those needs is a great way to step up your Salesforce game. Stay tuned as we discuss the ins and outs of becoming your own boss, a better way to build your online network, and how owning a business can shape an entirely new lifestyle for you (thanks, tax write-offs!)

To learn more about Jordan or to book a call with the man himself, be sure to check him out on LinkedIn or visit his own consultancy, Simple Salesforce (https://simple-salesforce.com/).

Handy Timestamps
00:00 Intro
05:30 Jordan gives us a rundown of his Salesforce origin story.
11:50 At what point did Jordan decide to jump from full-time to his own thing?
17:00 Brad gives his take on the key things you need to succeed in switching over to independent consulting.
21:00 Jordan advises on how to stack the odds in your favor and take full advantage of your opportunities.
25:00 We give some key tips for building authentic relationships with people online.
33:00 Jordan explains what counted as wins for him when switching to independent consulting and the new things he’s gained.
42:00 Brad and Joran discuss the finer pros of owning your own business, including the multipliers for selling, healthcare, and retirement plans.
47:00 Jordan shares some hard lessons he’s had to learn along the way.