From CRM Chaos to Clarity: A Client Story on Cleaning Up Salesforce
Elizabeth Hellinga Elizabeth Hellinga

From CRM Chaos to Clarity: A Client Story on Cleaning Up Salesforce

When a growth-focused consulting firm couldn't even use Salesforce to identify their current customers, they knew they had a problem. Years of inconsistent usage, inherited clutter, and a lack of governance had turned their CRM into a roadblock. Discover the 3-phase Reset & Restore™ process we used to clean up their data, align the platform to their business goals, and finally turn Salesforce into the single source of truth they needed to scale with confidence.

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The Foundation of Confident CRM Governance: The Restore Strategy
Elizabeth Hellinga Elizabeth Hellinga

The Foundation of Confident CRM Governance: The Restore Strategy

Most CRM cleanup projects fail due to a simple fact: deleting data feels permanent and risky. This article explores the "deletion paradox" and introduces a new framework for confident data management. Discover why a robust Restore Strategy is the essential first step to overcoming data debt, enabling business agility, and building a CRM you can trust.

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Beyond the Cleanup: Why Your Salesforce Needs a Strategic Reset
Elizabeth Hellinga Elizabeth Hellinga

Beyond the Cleanup: Why Your Salesforce Needs a Strategic Reset

You’ve merged the duplicates, archived the old opportunities, and deleted unused fields—but Salesforce still feels messy. That’s because a cleanup fixes clutter, not the core. This blog explores why growth-stage companies often need a true reset to realign their CRM with how they actually do business today—and where they’re heading next.

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Is Your Salesforce Storage Maxed Out? These 3 Culprits Are Probably Why.
Elizabeth Hellinga Elizabeth Hellinga

Is Your Salesforce Storage Maxed Out? These 3 Culprits Are Probably Why.

Running out of Salesforce storage isn't just a technical issue—it's a business risk. Before your operations grind to a halt, discover the three main culprits secretly eating your data and file space. Learn how to reclaim your storage and implement a strategy to keep your org clean and efficient.

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How to Know When It’s Time for a Salesforce Reset
Elizabeth Hellinga Elizabeth Hellinga

How to Know When It’s Time for a Salesforce Reset

If your team is saying things like “We can’t rely on the data” or “It’s easier to use Excel,” it’s not just a cleanup you need—it’s a reset. This post outlines the key signs that your Salesforce instance has outgrown its structure and how to start the conversation with your team about making a change.

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The Foundation of a High-Performing CRM: Why Great Data Governance Starts with People, Not a Platform
Elizabeth Hellinga Elizabeth Hellinga

The Foundation of a High-Performing CRM: Why Great Data Governance Starts with People, Not a Platform

Let's be honest: the term "data governance" can make people cringe. It feels heavy, bureaucratic, and like a roadblock to getting work done. Our approach is different. We frame it as building a reliable foundation for growth—the first, most critical step in transforming your CRM from a cluttered database into a strategic engine. Before you touch a single setting, learn why the most important work happens in a conversation, not a spreadsheet.

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You Want Better Salesforce Reports? Don't Just Change the Fields, Change the Game.
Elizabeth Hellinga Elizabeth Hellinga

You Want Better Salesforce Reports? Don't Just Change the Fields, Change the Game.

Leaders often think, “We just need to add the fields for better Salesforce reports.” But technical changes alone won’t get you clean data or actionable insights if your team isn’t on board. This post breaks down why even simple CRM updates require a change management plan, how to assess the human impact, and what steps you need to take to ensure your new fields actually deliver the reporting you need to drive growth.

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Why Your Salesforce Instance Needs a Product Manager
Elizabeth Hellinga Elizabeth Hellinga

Why Your Salesforce Instance Needs a Product Manager

Without a Product Manager, CRMs like Salesforce often struggle with misaligned processes, underused features, and poor change management. A Product Manager bridges the gap between platform capabilities and business goals, driving strategy, prioritization, and cross-department collaboration.

Transform Salesforce from a tool you use into a platform that works for you.

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Quarterly Salesforce SOPs for User Management: A Checklist for Success
Elizabeth Hellinga Elizabeth Hellinga

Quarterly Salesforce SOPs for User Management: A Checklist for Success

Quarterly Salesforce user management is key to maximizing efficiency and security in your CRM. This blog outlines five essential SOPs, including license audits, access reviews, MFA checks, integration audits, and user adoption monitoring, to keep your Salesforce instance optimized and aligned with your business needs. Stay proactive and ensure your platform works smarter for you!

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Salesforce SOPs
Elizabeth Hellinga Elizabeth Hellinga

Salesforce SOPs

Stay on top of your Salesforce instance with annual SOPs like user management, license reviews, and permission audits. A structured approach keeps your platform efficient, secure, and aligned with your business needs.

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Stop the Sales Stage Shuffle
Elizabeth Hellinga Elizabeth Hellinga

Stop the Sales Stage Shuffle

Avoid the common pitfalls of mismanaging sales stages and drive better sales outcomes. Learn how properly defining, documenting, and customizing your sales stages can enhance clarity, enable data-driven decisions, and tailor your sales process to fit the unique needs of your products or services. Discover key considerations for effective sales stage management and how Walden Edge can help you optimize your CRM system to support your growth.

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Preparing Your Internal Team for Working with a Salesforce Consultant
Elizabeth Hellinga Elizabeth Hellinga

Preparing Your Internal Team for Working with a Salesforce Consultant

Bringing in a consultant or managed services to help with Salesforce can be a game-changer. It often feels like the right move when you need to bring stability and expertise to your Salesforce org. However, to make the most out of this collaboration, it’s essential to prepare your internal team to work effectively with the consultant. Here’s how to do it.

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 5 Key Stages of Effective Requirements Gathering
Elizabeth Hellinga Elizabeth Hellinga

 5 Key Stages of Effective Requirements Gathering

In the ever-evolving landscape of business technology, understanding the nuances of requirements gathering is crucial. At Walden Edge, we recognize that the core of any successful project lies in precisely understanding what our clients need, and more importantly, why they need it.

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