Episodes

  • How to Growth Hack Even if You’re Not a Growth PM (with Samantha Hepler)
    Sep 19 2024

    In the ever-evolving landscape of product management, growth hacking has become a pivotal challenge for organizations aiming to scale their products effectively.

    In this episode, Hannah Clark is joined by Samantha Hepler—Principal Product Manager at Procore Technologies—to delve into the intricacies of sustainable growth strategies.

    Resources from this episode:

    • Subscribe to The Product Manager newsletter
    • Connect with Samantha on LinkedIn
    • Check out Procore Technologies
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    29 mins
  • Data for Dummies: A Crash Course for Non-Technical PMs (with Mo Hallaba)
    Sep 10 2024

    In today's data-driven landscape, organizations often find themselves drowning in a sea of data, yet struggling to glean actionable insights from it. Many companies are eager to label themselves as data-centric, but the reality is that not everyone is equally adept at interpreting and utilizing data effectively. Often, insights are fragmented, and the analytics presented do not provide the full picture needed for informed decision-making.

    In this episode, Hannah Clark is joined by Mo Hallaba—CEO of Datawisp—to discuss the gaps between the vast amount of data collected by organizations and the efficacy of its use, while also offering practical solutions for better data management and visualization.

    Resources from this episode:

    • Subscribe to The Product Manager newsletter
    • Connect with Mo on X and LinkedIn
    • Check out Datawisp
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    23 mins
  • How to Negotiate Your Product Management Salary (with Josh Doody)
    Aug 27 2024

    Navigating the world of salary negotiations can be daunting, but mastering this essential skill can significantly impact your career growth.

    In this episode, Hannah Clark is joined by Josh Doody—Salary Negotiation Coach for High Earners—to share strategies that can help job seekers potentially secure thousands of dollars more in compensation, and adapt these techniques to future negotiations throughout their careers.

    Resources from this episode:

    • Subscribe to The Product Manager newsletter
    • Connect with Josh on LinkedIn
    • Check out Fearless Salary Negotiation
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    28 mins
  • From PM to Founder: What You Should Know (with Dani Grant)
    Aug 13 2024

    You've probably come across the statement that product managers are, in a sense, the CEOs of their products. While opinions on this can vary, one thing is for certain: being a PM equips you with a range of invaluable skills that can someday make you an excellent CEO.

    In this episode, Hannah Clark is joined by Dani Grant—Co-founder & CEO of Jam.dev—to share her incredible journey from a product manager to a successful founder.

    Resources from this episode:

    • Subscribe to The Product Manager newsletter
    • Connect with Dani on LinkedIn
    • Check out Jam.dev
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    20 mins
  • How To Use UX As A Competitive Advantage (with Jared Spool)
    Jul 30 2024

    We’ve all experienced it: the frustration of a poorly designed product or service. But what sets apart the truly exceptional user experiences from the merely satisfactory ones?

    In this episode, Hannah Clark is joined by Jared Spool—Maker of Awesomeness at Center Centre—to delve into the nuances of UX design, exploring the gap between meeting expectations and creating genuine delight.

    Resources from this episode:

    • Subscribe to The Product Manager newsletter
    • Connect with Jared on LinkedIn
    • Check out Leaders of Awesomeness - Center Centre
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    38 mins
  • How to Distill User Insights into Action (with Kevin Gentry)
    Jul 23 2024

    Can understanding users' real-life experiences transform your product development strategy?

    In this episode, Hannah Clark is joined by Kevin Gentry—Principal Product Manager at Hilton Grand Vacations, & Co-founder and Host of the Product Coffee Podcast—to unveil his well-honed playbook for sourcing user insights, rooted in the principles of "The Mom Test."

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    21 mins
  • How to Have Fun with UX Research (with Laura Klein)
    Jul 16 2024

    In the rapidly evolving field of product management, the blend of qualitative and quantitative research is essential for making informed decisions. The challenge, however, lies in how to effectively combine these two approaches to paint an accurate picture of user needs and behaviors.

    In this episode, Hannah Clark is joined by Laura Klein—Principal at Users Know—to talk about the intersection of these research methods and how product teams can best leverage them to build successful products.

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    34 mins
  • The Product-Process Gap: How To Stop This Leak In Your Org’s Budget (with Manuel Da Costa)
    Jul 9 2024

    In the fast-paced world of Agile organizations, experimentation is the lifeblood of innovation and progress. However, the reality is that not all experiments yield positive outcomes.

    In this episode, Hannah Clark is joined by Manuel Da Costa—Founder of Effective Experiments—to shed light on the phenomenon known as the product-process gap and discuss ways organizations can foster better experimentation practices.

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    28 mins