Episode 39 · Season 1
Brandon Wiedemeier – Preparation, Positivity, and Platform Scale
Scaling Salesforce isn’t about features, it’s about leadership. In this episode of Salesforce at Scale, we explore how Managed Services evolved from reactive admin work into strategic advisory partnerships that drive long-term platform success.
Scaling Salesforce isn’t about features — it’s about leadership.
In this episode of Salesforce at Scale, we explore how Managed Services evolved from reactive admin work into strategic advisory partnerships that drive long-term platform success.
What You’ll Learn
- How to transition from project delivery to sustainable Salesforce managed services
- Why preparation and leadership philosophy reduce stress and improve delivery outcomes
- How AI can augment teams without replacing strategic thinking
Who It’s For
Salesforce leaders, architects, delivery managers, and business stakeholders responsible for long-term platform success.
Guest + Credibility
Brandon Wiedemeier leads multiple delivery teams at Cirrius Solutions and built the company’s Managed Services division from the ground up. He brings hands-on experience in scaling Salesforce operations across diverse client environments.
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Links & Resources
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For questions or feedback, please contact us at CirriusTalk@CirriusSolutions.com
We cover
- Brandon’s Journey to Salesforce
- The Launch of Managed Services
- Evolution of Managed Services
- Client Relationships and Engagement
- Transforming Managed Services into Advisory
- Current State and Future of Managed Services
Chapters
- 0:00Introduction to Brandon Wiedemeier
- 3:41Brandon’s Journey to Salesforce
- 6:24The Launch of Managed Services
- 8:59Evolution of Managed Services
- 11:36Client Relationships and Engagement
- 14:15Transforming Managed Services into Advisory
- 16:54Current State and Future of Managed Services
- 20:19Team Structure Evolution
- 21:16The Impact of AI on Business
- 25:03Balancing Work and Personal Life
- 30:14The Seven P’s of Preparation
- 34:42Creating a Supportive Work Environment
Brandon Wiedemeier
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