Salesforce doesn't have to be Rocket Science—So Why Are You Paying Fortune 500 Prices for Simple Fixes?
- Jerome Schumacher
- Mar 17
- 2 min read

If you’ve been working with #Salesforce for a while, you’ve probably encountered this scenario: you need to add a simple field, update a picklist, or tweak a flow. But instead of getting it done in minutes, you receive a proposal, negociate a #changerequest, an inflated estimate, and a multi-step approval process. Suddenly, what should have been a quick fix turns into a three-day “project” with an outrageous price tag.
I know this frustration all too well. As a Product Manager for the Brussels Region, I had to fight to get even the simplest changes done without getting buried in red tape and ridiculous costs. Every minor adjustment required a formal quote, and those quotes were always shockingly expensive. It wasn’t about complexity—it was about making sure the Big4 meter kept running.
The Myth of Complexity: How the Game Works
The big consulting firms thrive on a culture of dependency. They’ll tell you that every modification requires careful planning, extensive documentation, and a dedicated team. They’ll throw empty buzzwords like “governance,” “risk mitigation,” and “best practices” at you—conveniently leaving out the part where they charge you thousands for a job that takes minutes.
The reality? Salesforce was built for agility. Many changes—especially things like adding a field, adjusting permissions, or modifying a flow—can and should be handled quickly. But when your consultants bill by the hour and measure success in revenue rather than results, what incentive do they have to keep things efficient?
Take Back Control of Your Salesforce Investment
That’s why I do things differently. With 10+ years in the Salesforce ecosystem, I don’t just help companies implement Salesforce—I help them take control of it. My role is to sit on your side of the table, ensuring that:
You don’t get overcharged for simple tasks that your team could learn to do internally.
You challenge unnecessary costs and inflated timelines from system integrators.
You optimize your Salesforce investment, ensuring you’re only paying for what truly adds value.
Efficiency, Not Bureaucracy
Salesforce is an incredible tool—when you actually get to use it the way it was meant to be used. If you’re tired of paying premium prices for minor tweaks, let’s talk. Because your budget should be fueling growth and innovation, not endless change requests and bloated invoices.
Stop burning cash, optimize your Salesforce investment instead.
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