096: REPLAY: The Official Unofficial SFCC Story with Steve Holsinger and Oleg Sapishchuk

What happens when collaboration and digital innovation take center stage in a thriving community? Our guests, Steve Holsinger and Oleg Sapishchuk, co-founders of the unofficial Salesforce Commerce Cloud community, reveal just that! They trace the community's growth from humble beginnings in 2014 to a dynamic, inclusive platform today, highlighting the essential role of feedback and change in shaping its direction. Steve and Oleg offer a fascinating comparison of their experiences under Salesforce's ownership and after the community gained independence. They lay emphasis on how this community, now open to all, is driven by its members' ideas and strives to create a space for learning and growth. Hear first-hand accounts from Steve and Oleg about how this community serves as a knowledge-sharing and problem-solving resource. From exploring various engagement platforms to reflecting on the community's history and recognizing key contributors, we touch on many aspects that make this community integral to Salesforce Commerce Cloud. Join us for a dialogue filled with invaluable insights and inspiring stories, whether you're a new or seasoned member of this thriving community. Show Highlights: Transition from a closed group to an open, inclusive platform with various components. Comparison between experiences under Salesforce's ownership and independence. The value of the SFCC community within the Salesforce ecosystem. Differences between the official Salesforce community and the unofficial Slack community. Expansion and strengthening of the Salesforce community. Recognition and expression of gratitude towards individuals who have contributed significantly to the growth and impact of the Salesforce Commerce Cloud community. Follow and Review: We’d love for you to follow us if you haven’t yet. Click that purple '+' in the top right corner of your Apple Podcasts app. We’d love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. Supporting Resources: Unofficial SFCC Community: https://unofficialsfcc.com/  Unofficial SFCC Github: https://github.com/sfcc-unofficial  Unofficial SFCC Podcast: https://unofficialsfccpodcast.com/  Unofficial SFCC LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/unofficial-sfcc/  Steve Holsinger: https://quip.com/HDNAEAwcW3N  Twitter: https://twitter.com/sholsinger  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sholsinger/  Github: https://github.com/sholsinger  Oleg Sapishchuk: https://quip.com/JcCAEAF9ph2  Twitter: https://twitter.com/osapishchuk  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/osapishchuk/  Github: https://github.com/osapishchuk  *** Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Emerald City Productions. They helped me grow and produce the podcast you are listening to right now. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com. Let them know I sent you.

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