Ep.19 Margaret Atkins – 5x Salesforce Certified Expert on Breaking Into the Ecosystem & the Power of Community

In this episode of Techtonic Podcast, we chat with Margaret Atkins, a 5x Salesforce-certified expert who turned failures into career breakthroughs. From failing her Admin cert eight times to landing roles through networking and soft skills, Margaret shares how resilience, community, and confidence helped her succeed in the Salesforce ecosystem. 

Key Takeaways:

✅ Failure fuels success—every setback is a step forward.
✅ Networking isn’t cheating—it’s how you stand out.
✅ Soft skills matter—technical skills can be taught, but adaptability and communication set you apart.
✅ Job descriptions aren’t everything—apply even if you don’t check every box.
✅ Community drives growth—local groups and events can open unexpected doors.

💡 Tune in now for real insights to help you break into Salesforce! 🚀🎧

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