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Paul Higgins Podcast432 – Fix Your Messaging To Lift Your Sales With Karthik VijayakumarMost business owners believe that sales is their problem when it's actually just a symptom of poor and unclear messaging. What is messaging, then? In this episode, Karthik Vijayakumar explains what messaging really is and how the right words can help you convert sales. All you need to do is tell people what you do for your audience and how you help them solve their biggest problems. And your website homepage (among other channels) should do that work for you even while you are sleeping. The job of a homepage is very simple: it should tell people...
2022-11-0747 min
The Entrepreneur Ride Along Podcast - Online Business and Niche Site Ideas for Entrepreneurs048 – Turning Product Management Expertise Into a Business with Karthik VijayakumarToday, I am excited to interview Karthik Vijayakumar of designyourthinking.com.Karthik shows us how he used his expertise working in product marketing and product management to start his business.Karthik Vijayakumar Case Study Karthik is featured in my new book Use Your Job to Quit Your Job. Below is the case study from the book where Karthik is featured. This comes directly from the book:Karthik Vijayakumar spent 15 years working in product marketing and product management for some of the largest technology companies in the world. In 2016 Karthik q...
2022-09-2740 min
LekhGowri Vijayakumar - At RiskIn the 29th episode, I speak to Gowri Vijayakumar, Assistant Professor of Sociology and Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies at Brandeis University, on her recent book At Risk: Indian Sexual Politics and the Global AIDS Crisis published by Stanford University Press in 2021. The book shows how India’s AIDS response from the 1990s onward presented opportunities for social and political mobilisation for sexually marginalised groups, in turn, affecting the Indian government's AIDS strategy and response; India’s AIDS strategies, unfolding within a global AIDS field, transformed the space on which sex workers, sexual minorities and other groups engaged the Indi...
2022-09-051h 01
The Smart Passive Income Online Business and Blogging PodcastHow to Craft Irresistible Offers with Karthik Vijayakumar#596 What if you had an offer people just couldn’t refuse? And no, I don’t mean going all The Godfather on your audience. I’m talking about making your products and services irresistible. Karthik Vijayakumar is talking over the show today to teach us his simple three-step copywriting process. He is the host of the Launch Plan podcast, creator of the Sales Copy Mastery series, and the founder of Design Your Thinking. Karthik will walk you through the exact steps you need to take to craft an irresistible offer. This is another installment in our Teaching Friday series, where w...
2022-07-2224 minThe Entrepreneur Ride Along Podcast - Online Business and Niche Site Ideas for Entrepreneurs038 - How to Start Writing a Sales Page from Scratch. Copywriting with Karthik VijayakumarIn this episode of The Entrepreneur Ride Along Podcast, we learn how to start writing a sales page from scratch, without using any templates. This is the exact technique used by the world’s greatest copywriters.In today’s episode, we are joined by Karthik Vijayakumar of designyourthinking.com. Karthik is a professional copywriter and solopreneur. Karthik has mastered the art of writing sales copy and creating a sales page from scratch. Today, he teaches us how to get started with five simple steps.Karthik is a master at sales page creation. He is the copy...
2022-03-2149 min
The Launch Plan PodcastLP005: How to Use Quizzes for Audience Segmentation and Online Course Assessments with Trudy RankinIn the fifth episode of The Launch Plan podcast, we continue the lead generation trail from the previous episode with how to use quizzes for lead segmentation and course retention.What happens when you have a lead? How can you learn more about your leads? How do use that intelligence to create new courses or other info products? How can you use quizzes to help you with segmenting your leads and how can you use quizzes to improve course retention and completion?These are what we discuss inside this episode specifically for online course creators...
2021-10-2041 min
The Launch Plan PodcastLP004: How to Create Personalized Experiences In Your Email Autoresponders with Brad HusseyIn the fourth episode of The Launch Plan podcast, we're exploring a topic that many entrepreneurs struggle with - Email Autoresponders.What is a good email? What if people unsubscribe? How to create email autoresponders such that you don't have to send emails every week? What is a good lead magnet to get people to opt-in to my email list?These are what we discuss inside this episode specifically for online course creators. A popular advice you will receive from every experienced entrepreneur or marketer is to have an email list. But the challenge is...
2021-10-1447 min
The Launch Plan PodcastLP003: How to Do Community Building Right With Jay ClouseIn the second episode of The Launch Plan podcast, we're exploring a topic that's become even more popular in the recent times - Community Building.What are communities? Are your 1000 True Fans your community? Is the converse true? How to NOT build a community right? What are the three things you MUST have in a community you create?These are what we discuss inside this episode. A popular advice is to create a community with the best interests of your community in mind. And another one is to find a good platform for building your...
2021-10-0634 min
The Launch Plan PodcastLP001: How to Create Highly-Effective Online Courses In Cohorts with Wes KaoWelcome to the very first episode on the launch plan. I'm your host Karthik, and I'm excited to be with you right now. There's no better time than now to teach. And there's no better way to do that than online courses.Most people like you and me were educated in physical classrooms. On the other hand, we've been students of online courses in some form with either free videos on YouTube or paid online courses. And we've had mixed experiences.So the question is how can I create online courses that my students will...
2021-09-2242 min
We Don't PLAY!™ AI SEO - Podcast SEO - Pinterest SEO - Digital Marketing Tools - Website Sales Optimization(A.G.E) Growing your Brand with Podcasting with Karthik Vijayakumar - 087Karthik Vijayakumar is a copywriter, podcast strategist and the founder of Design Your Thinking Labs. He has interviewed over 200+ people including comedians, journalists, entrepreneurs, artists, award-winning filmmakers, venture capitalists amongst many others. His first show, The Design Your Thinking Podcast consistently featured in the Top100 Global Entrepreneurship podcasts on Apple Podcasts. Karthik's free and paid podcasting courses has been taken by over 1000 students across 5 continents.
About Karthik:
"I built my online brand and business from scratch using a podcast. Audience can learn the strategies I used to do this including (but not limited to) building...
2021-03-1055 min
The Design Your Thinking PodcastThe Story of Two Brothers Who Co-founded an AI Startup in Mumbai!Raghav Aggarwal, the co-founder of Fluid AI talks about his journey from starting a tech business at 20 along with his younger brother Abhinav Aggarwal, how they pivoted the business and how they grew the business from one niche to another.
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2019-12-1800 min
Path to Podcast SuccessEpisode 21: Change The Way You Think with Karthik VijayakumarIn this episode of the Path to Podcast Success, Karthik Vijayakumar of Design Your Thinking Podcast shares his insights into the many benefits of podcasting, change the way you think, being committed and so much more. Enjoy!
2019-12-1248 minThe Design Your Thinking PodcastHow This Venture Capitalist Is Redefining Venture Capital?Reece Chowdhry is the Founder of RLC Ventures where he is actively redefining Venture Capital with a Profit with Purpose model, talks about trends, the importance of personal branding and more.
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2019-12-0400 minThe Design Your Thinking PodcastHow To Write Books That Build Trust & Boost Your Authority?In this episode, Joshua Lisec, a Certified Professional Ghostwriter talks about his journey to becoming a ghostwriter and how you can build trust and boost your authority writing books.
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2019-11-2700 min
The Fearless Business PodcastDesign Your Thinking with Karthik VijayakumarKarthik Vijayakumar is a Storyteller, Conversationalist and founder of Top 10 Entrepreneurship Podcast, Design Your Thinking.
Design Your Thinking attained over 250,000 downloads in the first year. His show episodes currently do over 10,000 downloads per month across audio and video.
On the Design Your Thinking Podcast, Karthik interviews creators, entrepreneurs and rebels who’ve broken the rules, are changing the game, creating WOW with whatever they do, to uncover hidden stories, how-they-did-what-they-did and lessons they learnt in the process.
During the interview, Karthik very kindly offered our listeners his manifesto - How to Follow Your He...
2019-10-1736 minThe Design Your Thinking PodcastThe Untold Story of the Queen of Conferences & Events BusinessIn this episode Rupa Ganatra Popat talks about her journey from quitting a full-time career as an investment banker to starting an events business and becoming a serial entrepreneur in 6 short years. She today runs one of the most successful conferences across three continents!
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2019-10-1600 minThe Design Your Thinking PodcastHow Thinking ‘Profit First’ Will Help You Succeed in 2019 and Beyond?In this episode Mike Michalowicz shares what led him to believing in the Profit First model of thinking and the entrepreneurial mindset. Mike also talks about the mission he's on, to eradicate entrepreneurial poverty.
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2019-10-0900 minThe Design Your Thinking PodcastMolly Currey: How to Follow Your Passion and Build Your Story?How Can You Listen? Molly’s interview is available in audio. Direct Link to Audio Special thanks to Molly Currey for taking time to join me this week! How Can You Listen? Molly’s interview is available in audio. Direct Link to Audio Special thanks to Molly Currey for taking time to join me this week!
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2019-09-2500 minThe Design Your Thinking PodcastNafissa Shireen: Uncovering Limiting Beliefs and Entrepreneurial MindsetIn this episode Nafissa Shireen, an entrepreneur, speaker and income growth expert, talks about the entrepreneurial mindset and how she helps entrepreneurs uncover their limiting beliefs, uses equestrian-assisted coaching and more.
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2019-09-1800 minThe Design Your Thinking PodcastHow to Transform Your Idea to Business? [Live Coaching with Robin Waite]Robin Waite, the Founder of Fearless Business, talks about how you can go from identifying business ideas from your interests, and developing them to a viable business by identifying the unique value proposition in a live coaching role play.
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2019-09-1100 minThe Design Your Thinking PodcastHow This “College Dropout” Went On To Perform at the Grammy’s?Samanth Vinil talks about his journey from a college dropout from an Ivy League school like the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay to pursuing his dream of being a dancer, to working with Cirque du Soleil and performing over 1500 shows.
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2019-09-0600 minThe Design Your Thinking PodcastJody Steinhauer: Building a Business Empire Centered Around Happiness!In this episode, Jody Steinhauer, the Chief Bargains Officer at the Bargains Group, talks about why you should build a business centered around happiness.
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2019-08-2800 minThe Design Your Thinking PodcastHow Continuous Learning Helped Me Succeed as an Entrepreneur?In this episode Katie King talks about her journey from being a marketer to becoming an entrepreneur in her 40's, and how continuous learning and starting with a small team helped her build a successful digital agency and a speaking career.
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2019-08-2100 minThe Design Your Thinking PodcastHow a Search for Master Craftsmanship Led Him to Disrupting Industries?In this episode Jim Jacoby speaks about how his interest in user-centered design and master craftsmanship led him to building multiple businesses, quitting the business he started and commissioning the world's most expensive motorcycle.
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2019-08-1400 minThe Design Your Thinking PodcastMillennial Self Discovery Coaching with Sara KatherineIn this episode I interview Sara Katherine, a millennial self discovery coach, to talk about her journey to self discovery and why self-help is important.
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2019-08-0700 minThe Design Your Thinking PodcastSupercharged Food & How Eating Right Can Save Your Life – Lee HolmesIn this episode Lee Holmes, the founder of Supercharged Food, shares her story of overcoming an autoimmune disorder that led her to starting her company. She shares plenty of insights and tips to help you eat the right kind of food and live a healthy lifestyle.
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2019-07-3100 minThe Design Your Thinking PodcastThe Story of Travel Sax – World’s Smallest Electronic Saxophone!In this episode I interview Ramon Mañas Corbinos, an entrepreneur who's building the world's smallest and lightest electronic saxophone at Odisei Music.
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2019-07-0300 minThe Design Your Thinking PodcastWiebe Wakker: Amsterdam to Sydney in an Electric Car + Empty WalletWiebe Wakker drove his electric car from Amsterdam to Sydney, without any money in his wallet and no definite route! His route depended on who offered to host him with food, shelter or charge his electric car.
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2019-06-2600 minThe Design Your Thinking PodcastLearn Copywriting and Make Strangers Love, Share and Buy from YouIn this episode Spencer Lum helps you learn copywriting and the fine art of using your writing to influence customers and readers.
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2019-06-1900 minThe Design Your Thinking PodcastIntroduction to Season 2 – Follow Your HeartWelcome to Design Your Thinking Podcast Season 2! In this first episode, I introduce you to Season 2, WHY I’m doing this, WHAT you’ll get to hear and WHERE you can find the episodes in the interwebs! First things first – who’s hosting this series. That’s not changing – I’m your host Karthik and I […]
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2018-09-3000 minThe Design Your Thinking PodcastDYT 107 : 6 Principles of Sticky Ideas | KarthikIn this Friday Fifteen episode, I share 6 principles that ideas need to have in order to be sticky. These are principles that Chip and Dan Heath talk about in their book Made to Stick. What will you learn – Sticky Ideas and more! As product managers, we are constantly engaged with different stakeholders at […]
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2017-06-1600 min
Product Mindset6 Principles of Sticky IdeasIn this Friday Fifteen episode, I share 6 principles that ideas need to have in order to be sticky. These are principles that Chip and Dan Heath talk about in their book Made to Stick. What will you learn – Sticky Ideas and more! As product managers, we are constantly engaged with different stakeholders at […]The post DYT 107 : 6 Principles of Sticky Ideas | Karthik appeared first on . This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kartvee.substack.com
2017-06-1610 minThe Design Your Thinking PodcastDYT 104 : 5 Kinds of Product Roadmaps | KarthikIn this Friday Fifteen episode, I share 5 kinds of product roadmaps that you should consider using, if you have to use a roadmap. This is from the book Product Management for Dummies. What will you learn – Product Roadmaps types and more! As product managers, we are constantly communicating with different kinds of ‘stakeholders’. […]
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2017-06-0900 min
Product Mindset5 Kinds of Product RoadmapsIn this Friday Fifteen episode, I share 5 kinds of product roadmaps that you should consider using, if you have to use a roadmap. This is from the book Product Management for Dummies. What will you learn – Product Roadmaps types and more! As product managers, we are constantly communicating with different kinds of ‘stakeholders’. […]The post DYT 104 : 5 Kinds of Product Roadmaps | Karthik appeared first on . This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kartvee.substack.com
2017-06-0911 min
Product Mindset5 Common Product Launch Mistakes to AvoidIn this Friday Fifteen episode, I share 5 common product launch mistakes that you should avoid. This is from the book Product Management for Dummies. What will you learn – Common Product Launch Mistakes and more! As product managers, not just make products but are also responsible to ensure the product goes through the motions of […]The post DYT 101 : 5 Common Product Launch Mistakes to Avoid | Karthik appeared first on . This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kartvee.substack.com
2017-06-0211 minThe Design Your Thinking PodcastDYT 101 : 5 Common Product Launch Mistakes to Avoid | KarthikIn this Friday Fifteen episode, I share 5 common product launch mistakes that you should avoid. This is from the book Product Management for Dummies. What will you learn – Common Product Launch Mistakes and more! As product managers, not just make products but are also responsible to ensure the product goes through the motions of […]
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2017-06-0200 min
Product Mindset9 Ways to Influence People as Product MakersIn this Friday Fifteen episode, I share 9 ways you can influence people and align them with your thinking. What will you learn – how to Influence People and more! As product makers, we are constantly interacting with people like coworkers, customers, partners and more. The secret to our success as product makers is deeply embedded […]The post DYT 098 : 9 Ways to Influence People as Product Makers | Karthik appeared first on . This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kartvee.substack.com
2017-05-2613 minThe Design Your Thinking PodcastDYT 098 : 9 Ways to Influence People as Product Makers | KarthikIn this Friday Fifteen episode, I share 9 ways you can influence people and align them with your thinking. What will you learn – how to Influence People and more! As product makers, we are constantly interacting with people like coworkers, customers, partners and more. The secret to our success as product makers is deeply embedded […]
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2017-05-2600 min
Product Mindset6 Ways to Win People & Make People Like YouIn this Friday Fifteen episode, I share 6 ways you can win people and make people ‘like’ you and want to work with you or involve themselves in initiatitves you take. What will you learn – how to Win People and more! As product makers, we are constantly interacting with people like coworkers, customers, partners and more. […]The post DYT 095 : 6 Ways to Win People & Make People Like You | Karthik appeared first on . This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kartvee.substack.com
2017-05-1911 minThe Design Your Thinking PodcastDYT 095 : 6 Ways to Win People & Make People Like You | KarthikIn this Friday Fifteen episode, I share 6 ways you can win people and make people ‘like’ you and want to work with you or involve themselves in initiatitves you take. What will you learn – how to Win People and more! As product makers, we are constantly interacting with people like coworkers, customers, partners and more. […]
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2017-05-1900 min
Product MindsetDesign Research & Marketing ResearchIn this Friday Fifteen episode I talk about the differences between Marketing Research and Design Research. I talk about the similarities and differences and also share a short real-world example. What will you learn – Design Research and more! There is a big difference between designing for the user and designing for the market. In […]The post DYT 092 : Design Research & Marketing Research | Karthik appeared first on . This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kartvee.substack.com
2017-05-1213 minThe Design Your Thinking PodcastDYT 092 : Design Research & Marketing Research | KarthikIn this Friday Fifteen episode I talk about the differences between Marketing Research and Design Research. I talk about the similarities and differences and also share a short real-world example. What will you learn – Design Research and more! There is a big difference between designing for the user and designing for the market. In […]
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2017-05-1200 minThe Design Your Thinking PodcastDYT 089 : 10 Productivity Hacks that Work | KarthikIn this Friday Fifteen episode, I talk about 10 productivity hacks that has worked for me in recent times, some suggested by my guests and some I picked from reading books. What will you learn – 10+1 Productivity Hacks! You will learn 10 productivity hacks that I learnt (and relearnt) in the last 3 months. […]
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2017-05-0500 min
Product Mindset10 Productivity Hacks that WorkIn this Friday Fifteen episode, I talk about 10 productivity hacks that has worked for me in recent times, some suggested by my guests and some I picked from reading books. What will you learn – 10+1 Productivity Hacks! You will learn 10 productivity hacks that I learnt (and relearnt) in the last 3 months. […]The post DYT 089 : 10 Productivity Hacks that Work | Karthik appeared first on . This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kartvee.substack.com
2017-05-0519 minThe Design Your Thinking PodcastDYT 086 : 10 Tips to Run Awesome Customer Interviews | KarthikIn this Friday Fifteen episode, I share 3 characteristics of excellent customer interviews and outline 10 tips to run awesome customer interviews. What will you learn – Run Awesome Customer Interviews and more! You will learn actionable tips to make your customer interviews really productive, insightful and useful. The tips are based on personal experience […]
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2017-04-2800 min
Product Mindset10 Tips to Run Awesome Customer InterviewsIn this Friday Fifteen episode, I share 3 characteristics of excellent customer interviews and outline 10 tips to run awesome customer interviews. What will you learn – Run Awesome Customer Interviews and more! You will learn actionable tips to make your customer interviews really productive, insightful and useful. The tips are based on personal experience […]The post DYT 086 : 10 Tips to Run Awesome Customer Interviews | Karthik appeared first on . This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kartvee.substack.com
2017-04-2814 minThe Design Your Thinking PodcastDYT 083 : Tiny Book of Triggers for Product Managers and Designers | KarthikIn this Friday Fifteen episode, I introduce you to the Tiny Book of Triggers, an eBook that is designed for Product Managers and Designers to seek newer areas and skills to learn and stay focused on growing their expertise and careers. What will you learn – Tiny Book of Triggers for Product Managers? You will […]
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2017-04-2100 min
Product MindsetTiny Book of Triggers for Product Managers and DesignersIn this Friday Fifteen episode, I introduce you to the Tiny Book of Triggers, an eBook that is designed for Product Managers and Designers to seek newer areas and skills to learn and stay focused on growing their expertise and careers. What will you learn – Tiny Book of Triggers for Product Managers? You will […]The post DYT 083 : Tiny Book of Triggers for Product Managers and Designers | Karthik appeared first on . This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kartvee.substack.com
2017-04-2110 minThe Design Your Thinking PodcastDYT 080 : AARRR Startup Metrics – Goals, Mistakes & Tips | KarthikIn this Topical Zoom episode, I talk about goals for each of the stages in Dave McClure’s AARRR Startup Metrics and share some common mistakes, pitfalls I’ve seen early-stage startups make and share some tips. What will you learn about AARRR Startup Metrics? You will learn how to set goals for each of the stages […]
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2017-04-1400 min
Product MindsetAARRR Startup Metrics – Goals, Mistakes & TipsIn this Topical Zoom episode, I talk about goals for each of the stages in Dave McClure’s AARRR Startup Metrics and share some common mistakes, pitfalls I’ve seen early-stage startups make and share some tips. What will you learn about AARRR Startup Metrics? You will learn how to set goals for each of the stages […]The post DYT 080 : AARRR Startup Metrics – Goals, Mistakes & Tips | Karthik appeared first on . This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kartvee.substack.com
2017-04-1416 min
Product MindsetHEART Framework for Measuring User ExperienceIn this Friday Fifteen episode, I walk you through Google’s HEART Framework to help you measure your product’s user experience. What will you learn about Product Presentation? You will learn to understand the HEART framework and how you can use it to measure your product user experience. Refer to this article by Kerry Rodden: https://library.gv.com/how-to-choose-the-right-ux-metrics-for-your-product-5f46359ab5be Related […]The post DYT 077 : HEART Framework for Measuring User Experience | Karthik appeared first on . This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get ac...
2017-04-0715 minThe Design Your Thinking PodcastDYT 077 : HEART Framework for Measuring User Experience | KarthikIn this Friday Fifteen episode, I walk you through Google’s HEART Framework to help you measure your product’s user experience. What will you learn about Product Presentation? You will learn to understand the HEART framework and how you can use it to measure your product user experience. Refer to this article by Kerry Rodden: https://library.gv.com/how-to-choose-the-right-ux-metrics-for-your-product-5f46359ab5be Related […]
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2017-04-0715 min
Product Mindset6 Ways to Organize Your Presentation ContentIn this Friday Fifteen episode, I share 6 ways you can organize your presentation content to deliver a well organized presentation that your audience will remember and recollect. What will you learn about Product Presentation? You will learn 6 simple ways of organizing your presentation content such that the audience can understand clearly and also recollect […]The post DYT 074 : 6 Ways to Organize Your Presentation Content | Karthik appeared first on . This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kartvee.substack.com
2017-03-3109 minThe Design Your Thinking PodcastDYT 074 : 6 Ways to Organize Your Presentation Content | KarthikIn this Friday Fifteen episode, I share 6 ways you can organize your presentation content to deliver a well organized presentation that your audience will remember and recollect. What will you learn about Product Presentation? You will learn 6 simple ways of organizing your presentation content such that the audience can understand clearly and also recollect […]
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2017-03-3109 min
Product Mindset7 Ways to Make Your Product Presentation StickIn this Friday Fifteen episode, I share 7 ways you can hold your audience’ attention till the end of your presentation using simple, yet powerful techniques that will make your product presentation stick. What will you learn about Product Presentation? You will learn 7 simple techniques to to hold your audience’ attention till the end and […]The post DYT 071 : 7 Ways to Make Your Product Presentation Stick | Karthik appeared first on . This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kartvee.substack.com
2017-03-2412 minThe Design Your Thinking PodcastDYT 071 : 7 Ways to Make Your Product Presentation Stick | KarthikIn this Friday Fifteen episode, I share 7 ways you can hold your audience’ attention till the end of your presentation using simple, yet powerful techniques that will make your product presentation stick. What will you learn about Product Presentation? You will learn 7 simple techniques to to hold your audience’ attention till the end and […]
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2017-03-2412 min
Product Mindset6 Ways to Supercharge Your Presentation OpeningIn this Friday Fifteen episode, I share 6 techniques to supercharge your presentation opening such that you have your audience engaged from the very first word. What will you learn? You will learn 6 simple ways to open a presentation that will get your audience focus their attention on you and also pike their interest […]The post DYT 068 : 6 Ways to Supercharge Your Presentation Opening | Karthik appeared first on . This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kartvee.substack.com
2017-03-1712 minThe Design Your Thinking PodcastDYT 068 : 6 Ways to Supercharge Your Presentation Opening | KarthikIn this Friday Fifteen episode, I share 6 techniques to supercharge your presentation opening such that you have your audience engaged from the very first word. What will you learn? You will learn 6 simple ways to open a presentation that will get your audience focus their attention on you and also pike their interest […]
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2017-03-1712 min
Product Mindset5 Exercises to Boost Your CuriosityIn this Friday Fifteen episode, I share 5 exercises that will boost your curiosity levels and help you discover ideas and inspirations to make better products. When practiced consciously, these exercises will help you discover new experiences everyday. What will you learn? You will learn 5 simple and easy exercises that will supercharge your user interviews, face-2-face […]The post DYT 065 : 5 Exercises to Boost Your Curiosity | Karthik appeared first on . This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kartvee.substack.com
2017-03-1011 minThe Design Your Thinking PodcastDYT 065 : 5 Exercises to Boost Your Curiosity | KarthikIn this Friday Fifteen episode, I share 5 exercises that will boost your curiosity levels and help you discover ideas and inspirations to make better products. When practiced consciously, these exercises will help you discover new experiences everyday. What will you learn? You will learn 5 simple and easy exercises that will supercharge your user interviews, face-2-face […]
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2017-03-1011 min
Product MindsetModel Thinking Procedure to Boost Your CreativityIn this Friday Fifteen episode, I share a technique that will help you increase your intelligence called Model Thinking from The Einstein Factor, a book by Win Wenger. This routine will help you supercharge your thinking and problem solving skils. What will you learn? You will learn a procedure as described by Win Wenger, to […]The post DYT 062 : Model Thinking Procedure to Boost Your Creativity | Karthik appeared first on . This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kartvee.substack.com
2017-03-0316 minThe Design Your Thinking PodcastDYT 062 : Model Thinking Procedure to Boost Your Creativity | KarthikIn this Friday Fifteen episode, I share a technique that will help you increase your intelligence called Model Thinking from The Einstein Factor, a book by Win Wenger. This routine will help you supercharge your thinking and problem solving skils. What will you learn? You will learn a procedure as described by Win Wenger, to […]
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2017-03-0316 min
Product MindsetIntroduction to Model ThinkingIn this Friday Fifteen episode, I introduce you to a a technique that will help you increase your intelligence called Model Thinking from The Einstein Factor, a book by Win Wenger. I describe a routine that will help you get started with Model Thinking. Introduction to Model Thinking – What do you learn? Introduction to […]The post DYT 059 : Introduction to Model Thinking | Karthik appeared first on . This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kartvee.substack.com
2017-02-2418 minThe Design Your Thinking PodcastDYT 059 : Introduction to Model Thinking | KarthikIn this Friday Fifteen episode, I introduce you to a a technique that will help you increase your intelligence called Model Thinking from The Einstein Factor, a book by Win Wenger. I describe a routine that will help you get started with Model Thinking. Introduction to Model Thinking – What do you learn? Introduction to […]
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2017-02-2418 min
Product Mindset3 Tools to Boost Your CreativityIn this Friday Fifteen episode, I share 3 tools / practices that will help you boost your creativity and help you make better products. I share what I learnt from Julia Cameron and Win Wenger in the past decade or more. In this particular episode, you will learn 3 tools to boost your creativity The […]The post DYT 056 : 3 Tools to Boost Your Creativity | Karthik appeared first on . This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kartvee.substack.com
2017-02-1716 minThe Design Your Thinking PodcastDYT 056 : 3 Tools to Boost Your Creativity | KarthikIn this Friday Fifteen episode, I share 3 tools / practices that will help you boost your creativity and help you make better products. I share what I learnt from Julia Cameron and Win Wenger in the past decade or more. In this particular episode, you will learn 3 tools to boost your creativity The […]
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2017-02-1716 min
Product Mindset7 Easy Steps to Holistic Product ThinkingIn this Friday Fifteen episode, I teach you to use 7 Techniques for holistic Product Thinking, that will help you think through your product and make sure it’s fully ready to be presented to a customer from the very first day. In this particular episode, you will learn 7 Steps / techniques to think through […]The post DYT 053 : 7 Easy Steps to Holistic Product Thinking | Karthik appeared first on . This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kartvee.substack.com
2017-02-1015 minThe Design Your Thinking PodcastDYT 053 : 7 Easy Steps to Holistic Product Thinking | KarthikIn this Friday Fifteen episode, I teach you to use 7 Techniques for holistic Product Thinking, that will help you think through your product and make sure it’s fully ready to be presented to a customer from the very first day. In this particular episode, you will learn 7 Steps / techniques to think through […]
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2017-02-1015 min
Product Mindset6 Steps to Value-based PricingIn this Friday Fifteen episode, I teach you to use Value-based Pricing for your product by quickly introducing its fundamentals, talking about its advantages and finally walk you through a 6-step process to implement it. In this particular episode, you will learn (Pricing and more) Understand ‘what’ is Value-based is Value creation formula Get to […]The post DYT050 : 6 Steps to Value-based Pricing | Karthik appeared first on . This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kartvee.substack.com
2017-02-0320 minThe Design Your Thinking PodcastDYT050 : 6 Steps to Value-based Pricing | KarthikIn this Friday Fifteen episode, I teach you to use Value-based Pricing for your product by quickly introducing its fundamentals, talking about its advantages and finally walk you through a 6-step process to implement it. In this particular episode, you will learn (Pricing and more) Understand ‘what’ is Value-based is Value creation formula Get to […]
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2017-02-0320 minThe Design Your Thinking PodcastDYT 049 : Success Factors with Product Experts – Medley | with KarthikIn this episode that I call Success Factors, I speak with Vivek Bedi from LearnVest, Ellen Chisa from Lola Travel, Boris Krstovic from A Small World, Scott Sehlhorst from Tyner Blain, Nir Erlich from Craft.io and Suzie Prince from ThoughtWorks Studios about what makes them successful. What will you learn? You will learn the Success […]
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2017-02-0125 min
Product MindsetSuccess Factors with Product Experts – MedleyIn this episode that I call Success Factors, I speak with Vivek Bedi from LearnVest, Ellen Chisa from Lola Travel, Boris Krstovic from A Small World, Scott Sehlhorst from Tyner Blain, Nir Erlich from Craft.io and Suzie Prince from ThoughtWorks Studios about what makes them successful. What will you learn? You will learn the Success […]The post DYT 049 : Success Factors with Product Experts – Medley | with Karthik appeared first on . This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kartvee.substack.com
2017-02-0125 minThe Design Your Thinking PodcastDYT 047 : Product Launch Preparedness Checklist | KarthikIn this Friday Fifteen episode, I help you with a checklist of 6 questions you should be asking before your next product launch, and validate if it is going to do good or bad to your product, your customers and your business. In this particular episode, you will learn 6 Questions to help validate your […]
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2017-01-2710 min
Product MindsetProduct Launch Preparedness ChecklistIn this Friday Fifteen episode, I help you with a checklist of 6 questions you should be asking before your next product launch, and validate if it is going to do good or bad to your product, your customers and your business. In this particular episode, you will learn 6 Questions to help validate your […]The post DYT 047 : Product Launch Preparedness Checklist | Karthik appeared first on . This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kartvee.substack.com
2017-01-2710 minThe Design Your Thinking PodcastDYT 044 : Product Mindset and Thinking | KarthikIn this Friday Fifteen episode, I will introduce you to the 13 building blocks of the Product Mindset and the questions you can ask yourself to think holistically about your product. In this particular episode, you will learn The 13 Key Elements of the Product Mindset Why the 13 Key Elements of the Product Mindset […]
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2017-01-2016 min
Product MindsetProduct Mindset and ThinkingIn this Friday Fifteen episode, I will introduce you to the 13 building blocks of the Product Mindset and the questions you can ask yourself to think holistically about your product. In this particular episode, you will learn The 13 Key Elements of the Product Mindset Why the 13 Key Elements of the Product Mindset […]The post DYT 044 : Product Mindset and Thinking | Karthik appeared first on . This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kartvee.substack.com
2017-01-2016 minThe Design Your Thinking PodcastDYT 035 : An Introduction to Interactive Product Roadmaps with KarthikIn this Friday Fifteen episode, I will introduce you to Interactive Product Roadmaps and tell you why you should consider making your product roadmaps interactive. In this particular episode, you will learn Why do we need Product Roadmaps to be Interactive? How can you make Product Roadmaps Interactive? Show Notes Download my eBook, The 30-Day Product Mission […]
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2016-12-3012 min
Product MindsetAn Introduction to Interactive Product RoadmapsIn this Friday Fifteen episode, I will introduce you to Interactive Product Roadmaps and tell you why you should consider making your product roadmaps interactive. In this particular episode, you will learn Why do we need Product Roadmaps to be Interactive? How can you make Product Roadmaps Interactive? Show Notes Download my eBook, The 30-Day Product Mission […]The post DYT 035 : An Introduction to Interactive Product Roadmaps with Karthik appeared first on . This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kartvee.su...
2016-12-3012 min
Product MindsetAn Introduction to Monetization ModelIn this Friday Fifteen episode, I will introduce you to Monetization Model, it’s relationship to Business Model and why it’s important for Product Managers to focus on Monetization Model rather than just revenue or pricing in isolation. In this particular episode, you will learn What is Monetization Model? How it’s different from Business Model? What […]The post DYT 032 : An Introduction to Monetization Model with Karthik appeared first on . This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kartvee.substack
2016-12-2312 minThe Design Your Thinking PodcastDYT 032 : An Introduction to Monetization Model with KarthikIn this Friday Fifteen episode, I will introduce you to Monetization Model, it’s relationship to Business Model and why it’s important for Product Managers to focus on Monetization Model rather than just revenue or pricing in isolation. In this particular episode, you will learn What is Monetization Model? How it’s different from Business Model? What […]
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2016-12-2312 minThe Design Your Thinking PodcastDYT 029 : 11 Financial Metrics Product Managers Need to Know with KarthikIn this Friday Fifteen episode, I will introduce you to 11 financial metrics that every Product Manager needs to know in order to be effective in the role. In this particular episode, you will learn The 11 metrics that are important for Product Managers to know Key differences between some of the key financial metrics […]
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2016-12-1611 min
Product Mindset11 Financial Metrics Product Managers Need to KnowIn this Friday Fifteen episode, I will introduce you to 11 financial metrics that every Product Manager needs to know in order to be effective in the role. In this particular episode, you will learn The 11 metrics that are important for Product Managers to know Key differences between some of the key financial metrics […]The post DYT 029 : 11 Financial Metrics Product Managers Need to Know with Karthik appeared first on . This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kartvee.substack.com
2016-12-1611 minThe Design Your Thinking PodcastDYT 026 : Get Started With Competitive Analysis with KarthikIn this Friday Fifteen episode, I will help you get started with competitive analyis by helping you decipher what competitive analysis and outlining steps to get started. In this particular episode, you will learn You will learn the following: What is competitive analysis? The key ingredients of a competitive analysis Show Notes Download my eBook, The 30-Day Product […]
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2016-12-0913 min
Product MindsetGet Started With Competitive AnalysisIn this Friday Fifteen episode, I will help you get started with competitive analyis by helping you decipher what competitive analysis and outlining steps to get started. In this particular episode, you will learn You will learn the following: What is competitive analysis? The key ingredients of a competitive analysis Show Notes Download my eBook, The 30-Day Product […]The post DYT 026 : Get Started With Competitive Analysis with Karthik appeared first on . This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kartvee.su...
2016-12-0913 min
Product MindsetHow to Run Effective Meetings as a Product ManagerIn this Friday Fifteen episode, I will help you run effective meetings as a Product Manager and teach you 4 techniques to recollect the content and people in the meeting flawlessly. In this particular episode, you will learn You will learn the following: understand how you can effectively use your time in meetings techniques to remember people […]The post DYT 023 : How to Run Effective Meetings as a Product Manager with Karthik appeared first on . This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, vi...
2016-12-0218 minThe Design Your Thinking PodcastDYT 023 : How to Run Effective Meetings as a Product Manager with KarthikIn this Friday Fifteen episode, I will help you run effective meetings as a Product Manager and teach you 4 techniques to recollect the content and people in the meeting flawlessly. In this particular episode, you will learn You will learn the following: understand how you can effectively use your time in meetings techniques to remember people […]
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2016-12-0218 min
Product MindsetProduct Stakeholders and the Product Master PlanIn this Friday Fifteen episode, I will help you understand the key product stakeholders, why they are important and how you can engage with them using the Product Master Plan. In this particular episode, you will learn You will learn the following: understand key product stakeholders and their motivations what a Product Master Plan is and […]The post DYT 020 : Product Stakeholders and the Product Master Plan with Karthik appeared first on . This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kartvee.su...
2016-11-2521 minThe Design Your Thinking PodcastDYT 020 : Product Stakeholders and the Product Master Plan with KarthikIn this Friday Fifteen episode, I will help you understand the key product stakeholders, why they are important and how you can engage with them using the Product Master Plan. In this particular episode, you will learn You will learn the following: understand key product stakeholders and their motivations what a Product Master Plan is and […]
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2016-11-2521 minThe Design Your Thinking PodcastDYT 017 : First 30 Days As a Product Manager – Getting Started with KarthikIn this Friday Fifteen episode, I will help you get started on a success track in your first 30 days as a Product Manager. In this particular episode, you will learn You will learn the following: the most common mistakes product managers make areas you should focus on to stay on top of everything around make […]
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2016-11-1821 min
Product MindsetFirst 30 Days As a Product Manager – Getting StartedIn this Friday Fifteen episode, I will help you get started on a success track in your first 30 days as a Product Manager. In this particular episode, you will learn You will learn the following: the most common mistakes product managers make areas you should focus on to stay on top of everything around make […]The post DYT 017 : First 30 Days As a Product Manager – Getting Started with Karthik appeared first on . This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kartvee.subs...
2016-11-1821 minThe Design Your Thinking PodcastDYT 014 : Is Product Management For Me with KarthikIn this Friday Fifteen episode, I will help you understand if Product Management is for you, and help select the right kind of Product Management job. In this particular episode, you will learn You will learn a learn a 3-step process to understand your strengths, motivations and fears, give an overview of the kinds of […]
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2016-11-1119 min
Product MindsetIs Product Management For Me?In this Friday Fifteen episode, I will help you understand if Product Management is for you, and help select the right kind of Product Management job. In this particular episode, you will learn You will learn a learn a 3-step process to understand your strengths, motivations and fears, give an overview of the kinds of […]The post DYT 014 : Is Product Management For Me with Karthik appeared first on . This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kartvee.substack.com
2016-11-1119 minThe Design Your Thinking PodcastDYT 011 : How to Think Effectively as Product Makers with KarthikIn this Friday Fifteen episode, I will teach you how to think effectively and come up with creative ideas. How often have you wondered “I wish I could think and come up with great ideas like Steve Jobs!”? How often have you thought “I am not a creative person”? Well, that kind of thinking will […]
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2016-11-0415 min
Product MindsetHow to Think Effectively as Product MakersIn this Friday Fifteen episode, I will teach you how to think effectively and come up with creative ideas. How often have you wondered “I wish I could think and come up with great ideas like Steve Jobs!”? How often have you thought “I am not a creative person”? Well, that kind of thinking will […]The post DYT 011 : How to Think Effectively as Product Makers with Karthik appeared first on . This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kartvee.substack.com
2016-11-0415 minThe Design Your Thinking PodcastDYT 008 : Get Started With Jobs To Be Done with KarthikIn this Friday Fifteen episode, I will teach you the Jobs To Be Done technique that will help you think about problems from the end users’ perspective and make better products As product makers it matters most as to how we build our products. Are we looking to build a product and expect customers to […]
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2016-10-2817 min
Product MindsetGet Started With Jobs To Be DoneIn this Friday Fifteen episode, I will teach you the Jobs To Be Done technique that will help you think about problems from the end users’ perspective and make better products As product makers it matters most as to how we build our products. Are we looking to build a product and expect customers to […]The post DYT 008 : Get Started With Jobs To Be Done with Karthik appeared first on . This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kartvee.substack.com
2016-10-2817 minThe Design Your Thinking PodcastDYT 005 : Take Control of Your Life and Work with KarthikIn this Friday Fifteen episode, I teach a simple workflow and framework that will help busy product makers take control of your life and work. How many times have you felt that there is too much of work to be done, but so less time? How many times have you missed appointments and deadlines, forgotten […]
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2016-10-2111 min
Product MindsetTake Control of Your Life and WorkIn this Friday Fifteen episode, I teach a simple workflow and framework that will help busy product makers take control of your life and work. How many times have you felt that there is too much of work to be done, but so less time? How many times have you missed appointments and deadlines, forgotten […]The post DYT 005 : Take Control of Your Life and Work with Karthik appeared first on . This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kartvee.substack.co
2016-10-2111 minThe Design Your Thinking PodcastDYT 000 : Welcome, Introduction and What to ExpectIn this episode of The Design Your Thinking Podcast, I introduce you to the show, the title music and the episode formats. I also quickly introduce myself and talk about why I picked the name Design Your Thinking for the blog and podcast. Quick Links To know more about Karthik, visit designyourthinking.com/about In this episode […]
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2016-10-1007 min
Product MindsetIntroduction and What to ExpectIn this episode of The Design Your Thinking Podcast, I introduce you to the show, the title music and the episode formats. I also quickly introduce myself and talk about why I picked the name Design Your Thinking for the blog and podcast. Quick Links To know more about Karthik, visit designyourthinking.com/about In this episode […]The post DYT 000 : Welcome, Introduction and What to Expect appeared first on . This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kartvee.substack.com
2016-10-1007 min