Eric Dreshfield on the potential of network and personal brand on your Salesforce career

In today's episode, we're joined by Salesforce MVP Hall of Famer and Product Evangelist, Eric Dreshfield, who is based in the USA.

 

Throughout the episode we discuss how he found his way into the Salesforce ecosystem, and the different roles that he's played over the years, as well as the not for profits that he's raised money for over the years.

 

Eric has been recognised as an MVP Hall of Famer in the Salesforce ecosystem and we talk about the reasons for this recognition, and what this has meant for him and his contributions.

 

Eric is passionate about personal branding, but this is something which has developed over the years and wasn't initially intentional. He explains how he first discovered the power of his reach and how others in the ecosystem have also embraced messaging unique to them and carved out a profile for themselves. He shares examples of how his personal brand has helped his career over the years, and the importance of a professional network. He gives tips on how a Salesforce newbie or somebody wanting to get more involved, can begin to build a network and brand intentionally; how to go about it and things to avoid.

 

Eric is an enthusiastic contributor despite having previously been more introverted, and he explains how he likes interact these days, and we discuss how a vastly larger ecosystem has impacted on becoming a part of the ecosystem. With the volume of Salesforce content available day to day, we ask which information he prioritises and whether he has embraced a more global approach.

 

Make sure you're following Eric on Twitter @ericdresh for his insights, and he can also be found on LinkedIn.

 

Reach out to Eric with any questions that you may have, as he's more than happy to assist you on your journey.

 

We hope you enjoy the discussion!