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.

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• Connect with Josh on LinkedIn
• Check out Fearless Salary Negotiation

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.

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• Connect with Dani on LinkedIn
• Check out Jam.dev

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:

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• Connect with Jared on LinkedIn
• Check out Leaders of Awesomeness - Center Centre

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."

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.

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.

The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted lives and economies worldwide, but it also accelerated the evolution of certain companies into essential services. Instacart is a prime example of this transformation.

In this episode, Hannah Clark is joined by Daniel Danker—CPO at Instacart—to shed light on Instacart’s journey from a convenience service to a lifeline for millions, the operational strategies employed to handle unprecedented demand, and the career development opportunities within the company.

The success of any organization, especially in the digital product world, hinges on its ability to strategize effectively. Yet, the concept of strategy remains ambiguous to many. What exactly do we mean by "product strategy," and how can we harness it to achieve our goals?

In this episode, Hannah Clark is joined by Roman Pichler to delve deep into the intricacies of product strategy.

In the fast-paced world of product development, the ability to efficiently run a product war room can make the difference between a groundbreaking launch and a missed opportunity.

In this episode, Hannah Clark is joined by Victoria Ku—Head of Product & Design at Highnote—to share her extensive experience from companies like Airbnb to provide actionable insights on mastering product war rooms.

The world of e-commerce is in a constant state of flux, with new trends and technologies reshaping the way we buy and sell online. 

In this episode, Hannah Clark is joined by Jeff Orange—Product Manager at TikTok—to share his do's and don't's of developing ecommerce platforms, practical tips for overcoming barriers to purchasing, and the emerging trends informing the future of ecommerce.