{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Ditching Hourly","title":"Alexander Lapa - The Non-Profit Salesforce Guy","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3772,"description":"Alexander Lapa joined me on ditching Hourly for a tour-de-force journey through the paths available to tech folks operating with a post-hourly mentality.\nTalking Points:Setting fixed prices and sticking to them can result in profitable client relationships.Specializing in a specific target market, such as nonprofits, improves marketing efforts and increases client trust.Value-based pricing allows for more freedom and flexibility, including the ability to take vacations without compromising income. Alex's Links:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexanderlapa/Consulting: https://dryadconsulting.com/Product: https://dryadreceipting.com/Newsletter: https://thegoodenoughconsultant.com/Podcast: https://dryadconsulting.com/podcastNotes:\n(AI generated)\nSalesforce architect Alexander Lapa shares his journey of transitioning from hourly billing to fixed pricing in the nonprofit industry. \nHe discusses the motivations behind the switch, the challenges faced, and the significant benefits experienced through value-based pricing. \nLapa emphasizes the importance of scoping projects, creating template proposals for efficiency, and offering advisory and mentoring services tailored to each client's unique needs. \nThe shift to fixed pricing improved client relationships, increased revenue, and provided more freedom and flexibility. \nAdditionally, the transcript highlights the advantages of customizing the Salesforce platform for specific organizational requirements, de-risking the investment, and increasing ROI. \nAlso explored are the processes, challenges, and benefits of building apps on the Salesforce platform, as well as the value of being on Salesforce's AppExchange. \nLapa shares insights on patience and understanding when working with Salesforce and offers valuable advice for beginners in the field.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/NCUVrsmlcYseU9x7dN1dnT4q3rVJ5q27OIKrcXCPJrM/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9lMjY2/ZjU5OTA5OWI3YzI2/MzdiODJlMmUwZWY1/NTJjZC5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}