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Savvy WithinTruth or Myth? Everything you’ve heard about PMF - Part 2Think you know everything about Product Market Fit (PMF)? Think again! In Part 2 of "Truth or Myth? Everything you’ve heard about PMF," we break down some of the most common myths and truths circulating in the product world right now. Discover why PMF isn't just for B2C companies, why customer satisfaction doesn't always equal true market fit, and how metrics like churn rate and focusing on niche markets really matter. Whether you're a product manager, founder, or curious about scaling successful products, this episode will challenge your assumptions and give you actionable insights to sharpen your product st...
2025-07-1807 min
Savvy WithinTruth or Myth? Everything you’ve heard about PMF - Part 1Unlock the real secrets behind Product Market Fit (PMF) in Part 1 of this eye-opening series! Is everything you’ve heard about PMF true, or just a myth? In this video, we break down popular claims, debunk common misconceptions, and clarify what PMF really means for startups and established companies alike. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, product manager, or just curious about building products people love, this episode is packed with actionable insights. Get ready to separate fact from fiction, and take your understanding of PMF to the next level!Chapters00:00 Introduction to Prod...
2025-07-1810 min
Savvy WithinOKRs: How to align initiatives with business value? 🤔Unlock the secrets to aligning your team's initiatives with real business value! In this video, we break down the art of translating high-level OKRs (Objectives and Key Results) into actionable strategies that truly move the needle. Discover the four essential value buckets every organization should focus on—increasing revenue, protecting revenue, reducing costs, and avoiding future costs. With practical examples and clear frameworks, you'll learn how to categorize your initiatives, justify their impact, and drive meaningful results for your business. Perfect for product managers, team leads, and anyone looking to make their work count!Ch...
2025-07-0418 min
Savvy Within7 Reasons why retention & frequency are better metrics than daily active useChapters 00:00 - Intro 00:17:21 - What is Retention & Frequency? 00:35:15 - What is DAU , WAU, MAU? 00:57:02 - What is important in measuring Retention? 01:56:26 - Intent and Habit 02:57:05 - Growth Indicators 04:16:26 - Correlation with Key Business metrics 05:40:14 - Actionable Insights for Product 06:36:16 - In Context? 07:53:23 - Measuring important retention metricsLET’S GET SOCIAL: 📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/savvywithin ▶️ Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/savvywithin 🐦 Twitter →...
2024-09-3009 min
Savvy WithinThe ultimate guide to crafting a winning product strategyChapter00:00 - Introduction to Product Strategy01:28 - The Fallacy of Prioritization Frameworks05:42 - Techniques for Better Product Strategy07:52 - Key Principles for Defining Product Strategy10:11 - Organizing Teams for Strategic Success12:02 - The Role of Product Leadership in Bringing ClarityLET’S GET SOCIAL:📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/savvywithin▶️ Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/savvywithin🐦 Twitter → https://www.twitter.com/savvywithin💻 Website & Blog → https://www.detanoyedele.com🤗 SUBSCRIBE FOR NEW VIDEOS:http...
2024-01-2313 min
Savvy WithinA guide to product-led growthIn this insightful episode, I break down the key principles and strategies that drive successful Product-Led Growth, a revolutionary approach transforming the way businesses attract, convert, and retain customers.What you'l learn: - Introduction to Product-Led Growth - Limitations of funnels and the excellence of growth loops - 6 Principles of PLG - Examples of companies adopting these principles - Recommendations to start adopting PLG - How to know that you have achieved PMF?Chapters00:00...
2024-01-0932 min
Savvy WithinHow to become a PRO at using product frameworksIn product management, the concept of frameworks holds paramount significance. They provide the structure that underpins a well-functioning, organized, and efficient process. However, like any powerful tool, the effectiveness of product frameworks lies in their proper implementation. Failing to harness them correctly can lead to suboptimal outcomes. Today, we delve into the pitfalls to avoid and the best practices to embrace in order to excel in using product frameworks.Chapters:00:15 - Importance of Product Frameworks01:04 - Frameworks vs. Methodologies vs. Approaches03:41 - Common Frameworks / Methodologies / Approaches07:29...
2023-09-1525 min
Savvy WithinThe untold realities about the product management careerProduct Management is not all rainbows and sunshine. Here are some not-so-glamorous side of being a product manager.Chapters0:00 - The Uncool Realities of Product Management1:52 - Full scope of value not recognized4:49 - Navigating Politics and Cross-Functional Collaboration 7:21 - Operations, Logistics and Mundane things vs Creative and Intellectual work9:41 - Who calls the shots?12:33 - Under-utilized knowledge14:13 - Confusion about areas of expertise & Dissatisfaction about area of focus17:54 - ConclusionLET’S GE...
2023-09-0118 min
Savvy WithinShould product managers be jack-of-all-skills or masters of one?Explore the evolving career paths for product managers in this insightful video. Learn about the dual-track system, its parallels with software engineering careers, and the challenges it presents in the product management field. Discover the nuances of Individual Contributor and Managerial Paths for Product Managers - the unique opportunities in cross-functional roles. Hear why I think it’s ineffective and confusing for product managers to choose a career path or specialization path given the current options we have. Happy to hear your thoughts!Chapters00:00 Introduction to Product Manager Career Paths02:21 Si...
2023-08-0219 min
Savvy WithinRegretting product management careerJoin us as we dive deep into the top comments on a Redditors' regret about being in Product Management, examining factors such as unrealistic expectations, misalignment with personal values, organization culture, and the constant demand for decision-making.We aim to help you gain a better understanding of the realities of a product management career and navigate you professional journeys more effectively.Whether you are a seasoned product manager seeking solace in shared experiences or someone contemplating a career in this field, this episode offers invaluable insights that can inform and empower your Product Management career...
2023-07-0727 min
Savvy WithinProduct management controversies: unveiling ChatGPT's hot takes!Exploring Polarizing Hot Takes on Product Management with ChatGPT. This video showcases a collection of thought-provoking hot takes generated by ChatGPT, sparking intense debates and challenging conventional wisdom about Product Management practices. Chapters00:59 - 1. Product managers should have a technical background to better understand the development process and communicate effectively with engineers.02:40 - 2. Agile development methodology is overrated and has led to the oversimplification of complex product management processes.05:03 - 3. The prioritization of user feedback can be detrimental to a product's long-term success as it may limit innovation...
2023-06-0733 min
Savvy WithinWeekly routines that will make you a top-performing product managerUnlock your potential as a top-performing product manager with essential weekly habits. Learn strategies to excel in five crucial areas: product strategy, technical competence, data analysis, career development, and communication. Discover practical tips to enhance your skills and stay ahead in the competitive world of product management.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Product Management Skills02:02 Understanding Product Strategy and Impact04:21 How to Articulate Your Product Vision06:03 3 Tips on Improving Your Technical Product Competence09:56 Enhancing Adjacent Team Collaboration10:31 Learning from Competitors' Strategic Decisions11:15...
2023-05-0325 min
Savvy WithinHow to make great product decisions as an indecisive personDo you struggle with making product decisions? Are you someone who finds it hard to commit to a choice, often getting lost in analysis paralysis? If so, you're this one is for you. In this episode, we'll discuss strategies to help indecisive individuals make better product decisions.Tune in to learn:Strategies for overcoming indecision and making confident choices andPractical tips for product managers to make better product decisionsChapters01:10 - 2 approaches to Product decision making01:12 - Broad definitions02:03 - Systems
2023-03-3119 min
Savvy WithinHow to avoid common mistakes in creating a product visionIn today's episode, we'll be discussing common mistakes that product managers make when creating a product vision, and how to avoid them. Having a strong product vision is critical to the success of any product, but it's easy to get caught up in the day-to-day tasks and lose sight of the big picture.Today, we talk aboutWhy a Product Vision is Important? How it differs from a Product StrategyCommon Mistakes in Creating a Product Vision In this segment,How do we come about making those mistakes and How to avoid them ...
2023-03-0708 min
Savvy WithinThree (3) ways to start your Product Management career in North AmericaThe Product Manager role is one of the most fascinating roles in the Tech industry right now. It's especially attractive for people who want a soft landing into tech. I share 3 ways you could successfully start your journey into Product Management in Canada and America.
Keep your current job and look for Product Management opportunities in your current company
Volunteer in a small start-up that needs Product support but also has opportunities for Product mentorship
Take a highly EXPERIENTIAL Product Management program that offers internship opportunities and potentials for companies hiring from that program
I also share...
2023-01-2004 min
Savvy WithinDigital and Web Accessibility with Tobi Ogunsina"Your product or service is not usable if it's not accessible".
What does that mean? How do we cater to the digital needs of everyone in our society irrespective of the temporary or long-term impairments we have?
This week, Detan seats with Tobi Ogunsina - a Senior Product Manager at GDS, UK, who is responsible for GOV.UK's accessibility and publishing strategy, to demystify digital accessibility, how it affects our society and how businesses and individuals should begin to consider it.
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2021-06-2156 min
Savvy WithinTransitioning from mid-Product Management to Product Leadership with Chantal Donaldson-FoyerWhen product managers unite, what do they have to say? Well, on this week's episode, Detan seats with Chantal Donaldson-Foyer to unravel the good, bad and ugly about transitioning from a mid-product manager role to a senior product manager role. If you are considering what the journey looked like for Chantal, have a listen.
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2021-05-0151 min
Savvy WithinManaging Hard Work vs Smart Work with Segun AjiboyeOrganizations and individuals are starting to place more emphasis on productivity, rather than hours worked or effort committed to work. This is simply because the appearance of working hard does not always mean you’re working most efficiently, neither does it always guarantee the results they desire.
However, have we taken smart work to mean the wrong things? Can smart work really exist without hard work and more importantly, is hard work really obsolete?
Segun Ajiboye sheds some light on hard vs smart work through the lens of his professional experience. He also provides tips on...
2020-12-2937 min
Savvy WithinCareer Transition for a Medical Professional with Dr. Dara OlatokeSeason 2 is here! The one where we start co-hosting!
On today's episode, our first co-hosted episode (whoot! whoot!), we speak to Dr. Dara Olatoke who is a trained Dentist on how she is currently transitioning her clinical dentistry career into Health Economics and Big Data Analysis.
She shared about her discovery process, identifying economic and policy gaps in the environment where she worked and her journey to filling that gap.
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2020-10-2354 min
Savvy WithinThree (3) Things on embracing changeRecently, 3 things that have really stood out for me and been my guiding principle as I transition through changes and re-alignment towards my personal goals. These aren't necessarily new things per se but they are common knowledge that becomes more reinforced are helping me to be more accepting of myself and everyone I work with. If you’re getting into a new organization, working with new team members or adjusting through any career change, this is for you!
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2019-10-1213 min
Savvy WithinThe Founder BalanceAre you considering transitioning out of your paid employment into pursuing your own business idea and innovation? Do you feel your classic 9-to-5 is an absolute waste of time? Wait a minute … Listen to this …
The workplace and workstyles are getting interesting these days. Sometimes you wonder “what pays the bills” for some people. The workplace is composed of multiple generations that want multiple things fat different stages of life. This can be a challenge for leaders who are trying to bring their teams together in accomplishing a shared goal. But, that can be accomplished once you understand how each...
2019-04-0742 min
Savvy WithinIntroducing Wits N Co.Our first podcast is finally live!
It’s been a long time coming and I thought to do an introductory episode, so you can have a feel of what to expect on Wits N Co. (“Wits” i.e “brains“, “intellect” and “Co” – “Company“, “Others“, “Collaboration“). Get it? Yeah, I thought so!
Let me say less and leave you to hear all about it! Click the play button below and have a listen. Your feedback is important so pls drop a comment!
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2019-03-3002 min