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Introduction
I’m just a dude trying to live a righteous life by my own standards. I’m originally from Rapid City, South Dakota, the second biggest town in a state that people have only ever heard of because of a racist carving some presidents into rocks up the hill from my childhood home. My background has been…
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Scout’s Bouts: Reflecting on Past Achievements and Future Projects
Hi all! I did some talking with Alexis today and some talking with Allie. I’ve come to a realization. I need to move past Scout’s Bouts. Scout does turn 2 this weekend though and we are going to eat some fancy mac and cheese to celebrate. The reason I am choosing to continue is because…
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The Biggest W of my Life
Hi everyone. This is going to be a post without an outline, timeline, or really much connection to anything. This post is a stream of consciousness. So I got my Salesforce Certified Admin 9 days ago. I worked my ass off during that time to achieve it. It did not come without sacrifice, as I…
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Embracing the role of the heel – anger as inspiration
The post is a personal account spanning from 1991 to 2024, highlighting experiences of abuse, foster care, and the failures of the system. The author shares their struggles with being understood and the emotional toll of their experiences. They delve into the shortcomings of the foster care system, detailing their encounters with different families and…
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Let’s Get Fiscal, Fiscal (Years in Salesforce)
This story introduces Christopher, Alexis, Sailor, Scout, and Tito as recurring characters. It also explains the concept of fiscal years in Salesforce, used for reporting, forecasting, and quotas. It distinguishes standard fiscal years, based on the calendar but with customizable start months, from custom fiscal years, suitable for nonstandard calendars and alternate reporting periods. The…
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Company Information: Establishing Scout Magnolia Enterprises
The content is about a Salesforce org being built for the user’s daughter, with a storyline involving different characters. It also explains the purpose and usage of Company Information in Salesforce, which tracks important information about the org and manages licenses/entitlements. The post emphasizes the significance of setting up and maintaining accurate company information and…
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Taking Care Of Business (Hours)
The blog post introduces Christopher (Dad), Alexis (Mom), Sailor (8), Scout (1), and Tito (Chihuahua). Christopher aims to build a Salesforce org for his one-year-old daughter to use, integrating a pillow fight club storyline. Business hours determine availability for customers, set by name, time zone, active status, and default hours. They are used in entitlement…
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The Importance of a Fully Baked Idea – Quality over Quantity
Hi! Lots going on in the world since we last spoke. One reason that I took some time in between posts was because I didn’t want to have a half-baked idea. My mentor Allie always says these great little things that make me think critically. The one that has stuck out the most so far…
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PSA: Hey kid, you want some candy? A brief synopsis on In-App Guidance and Gastrointestinal Training
The content by Sparky McFuckface highlights their experiences with Salesforce and their child. Sparky discusses using in-app guidance to engage younger users, shares funny anecdotes about their child’s potty training, and reflects on technology mishaps. They aim to simplify their Salesforce setup and focus on child-related features. Sparky’s storytelling style and humor make the technical…
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So Easy a Baby Can Do It: Ease of Access
The author aims to optimize an organization to be accessible to young children. Sailor, an 8-year-old, and Scout, a toddler, are the focus. Scout requires visual elements due to her age, while Sailor needs simplified text. Challenges include customizing for children and reporting progress. The Salesforce platform is used, with a focus on simplification. Various…
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Christopher Sauer | Consultant 