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Productly Speaking: A Product Management PodcastSeason 4 IntroductionWelcome to Season 4 of Productly Speaking! In this short kickoff episode, host Karl Abbott introduces the theme for the season:Why do products fail and what can we learn from those failures?We’ll explore the hidden risks, organizational dynamics, and human factors that shape product success or lead to disaster.If you’re a product manager, founder, or anyone building products, this season will challenge your assumptions and help you think differently about success and failure! Subscribe so that you don't miss an episode!
2026-01-1301 min
Productly Speaking: A Product Management PodcastS3E5: The Truth About Roadmaps: Why Dates Don't Deliver with Janna BastowIn this insightful episode, Karl Abbott sits down with Janna Bastow, co-founder of ProdPad and founder of Mind the Product, to explore the evolution of product roadmaps. Janna shares the origin story of the Now-Next-Later Roadmap, a flexible and strategic alternative to traditional date-driven roadmaps. Together, they unpack how this approach empowers product teams to communicate more honestly, prioritize effectively, and adapt to change. Key Topics Discussed The Birth of Now-Next-Later Why Traditional Roadmaps Fail Strategic Communication Balancing Flexibility and Commitment The “So What?” Test Janna’s Journey from PM to CEO...
2025-08-1235 min
Productly Speaking: A Product Management PodcastS3E4: Open Source, Real Business: Lessons from Mozilla and Microsoft with Reese GiffordIn this episode, Karl Abbott sits down with Reese Gifford to explore the complexities and opportunities of managing products in the open-source ecosystem. Drawing from her experience as VP of Product at Mozilla and her current role at Microsoft, Reese shares insights on community engagement, monetization strategies, and the evolving landscape of open-source software in the age of AI and cloud computing. Key Topics Discussed: Reese’s Journey to Mozilla Challenges of Open Source Product Management Revenue Models for Open Source Community Engagement Security & Compliance The Role of AI Future of...
2025-08-0528 min
Productly Speaking: A Product Management PodcastS3E3: How to Make Pigs Fly (and Other PM Miracles) with Ali RakhimovIn this insightful and entertaining episode, Karl Abbott sits down with Ali Rakhimov, author of Make Pigs Fly: Product Manager’s Bathroom Book. Ali shares his unconventional journey into product management, his philosophy of “blue-collar product management,” and how storytelling, curiosity, and resilience shape great product leaders. Key Topics Discussed Ali’s Origin Story Blue-Collar Product Management Communication & Storytelling The Power of Idioms Features vs. Outcomes Building Confidence The Role of Humor Product Management Beyond Tech About the Book Title: Make Pigs Fly: Pro...
2025-07-2934 min
Productly Speaking: A Product Management PodcastS3E2: Remote Realities: Product Management in a Hybrid World with Flora TaagenIn this insightful episode, Karl Abbott sits down with Flora Taagen, a product manager on the Azure Linux team at Microsoft. Flora shares her unconventional journey into product management, the lessons she’s learned along the way, and her perspective on the evolving nature of work and technology in 2025. Topics Covered Flora’s Path to Product Management Transferable Skills from Unexpected Places Advice for Aspiring PMs Remote Work vs. Distributed Teams AI’s Impact on Product Management Looking Ahead Key Quotes “I think th...
2025-07-2240 min
Productly Speaking: A Product Management PodcastS3E1: Teaching Product Through Real World Experiences: A Conversation with Adil HussainIn this episode of Productly Speaking, Karl Abbott chats with Adil Hussain, a product manager at the Financial Times, about his unconventional path into product management, the lessons he's learned from working across public and private sectors, and his passion for mentoring aspiring PMs. They explore how AI is reshaping the role, the importance of community and real-world learning, and how the UK’s Government Digital Service (GDS) offers a global model for accessible, user-centered design. Topics Covered Adil’s Journey into Product Management Public vs. Private Sector Product Work Ment...
2025-07-1537 min
Productly Speaking: A Product Management PodcastS2E5: Dealing with High Stress Environments with Kevin BaileyIn this episode of Productly Speaking, we dive into the challenges of high-stress environments and how to avoid negativity and burnout. Our guest, Kevin Bailey, founder and CEO of DreamFuel Coaching, shares his journey from leading Indiana's fastest-growing tech startup to founding a company focused on mental performance coaching. Kevin discusses the importance of mental health, the concept of perceived stress, and practical tools to maintain peak performance. Key Topics Covered: Introduction to Kevin Bailey Kevin's Entrepreneurial Journey Dealing with Burnout Understanding Perceived Stress Tools for Mental Perfor...
2025-03-1829 min
Productly Speaking: A Product Management PodcastS2E4: Navigating the Intersection of Product and Sales with Richard Cawkill In this episode, Karl and Richard Cawkill delve into the critical intersection of sales and product management. They discuss the challenges and synergies between these two roles, emphasizing the importance of collaboration for business growth. Richard shares his unique insights from his dual roles at ProdPad and the Sustainable Watch Company, offering valuable perspectives on how sales and product teams can work together more effectively. Key Topics Discussed: Sales and Product Management Dynamics Richard's Experience and Insights Challenges in Sales and Product Collaboration The Role of AI in Sales and Product Collaboration Richard's Entrep...
2025-03-1133 min
Productly Speaking: A Product Management PodcastS2E3: Navigating the Intersection of Product and Marketing with Austin FullerIn this episode, we dive into the vital relationship between product marketing and product management. Our guest, Austin Fuller, a go-to-market expert with over a decade of experience in technology, shares his insights on how these two disciplines intersect and why getting this relationship right is crucial for business success. Key Topics Discussed: Defining Product Marketing Techniques in Product Marketing Differences in Feedback from Prospects vs. Customers Types of Product Marketing Roles Importance of Customer Feedback Aligning Sales, Product, and Marketing Product Lifecycle and Marketing Focus Challenges and Solutions in Product Marketing Memorable...
2025-03-0437 min
Productly Speaking: A Product Management PodcastS2E2: Managing Stress and Influence Without Authority with Keith Allen JohnsEpisode Summary: In this episode of Productly Speaking, Karl sits down with Keith Allen Johns, a seasoned career, business, and life coach. Keith shares his journey from climbing the corporate ladder to the C-suite and eventually transitioning to coaching. The conversation delves into the challenges of product management, focusing on handling stress and influencing without authority. Keith offers valuable insights and practical tools for becoming more self-aware, managing stress, and effectively influencing others. Key Topics Discussed: Challenges in Product Management Handling Stress Influencing Without Authority Keith’s Coaching Approach Keith’s Personal Insights Memorable...
2025-02-2541 min
Productly Speaking: A Product Management PodcastS2E1: Mastering the Craft of Product Management with Michael Palmer and Evie BrockwellIn this episode of Productly Speaking, Karl sits down with Michael Palmer and Evie Brockwell, hosts of the Product Confidential Podcast, to discuss various aspects of product management. The conversation covers stakeholder management, product market fit, career growth, and the role of AI in product management. Key Topics: Stakeholder Management Product Market Fit Career Growth Advice for New Product Managers The Role of AI in Product Management Quotes: "If you're a product manager and you're not speaking to users, are you really a product manager?" - Michael Palmer
2025-02-1843 min
The Business GameJoin us we dive into the world of no-code and low-code tools with Paul Salvage, CEO and Co-Founder of Productly.dev!Send us a textWith over 20 years of experience in the tech industry, including roles as a Startup CTO, Co-Founder, and CIO of one of Africa and the Middle East’s largest Mobile Operator Groups, Paul is a seasoned expert in software development. He’s an early adopter of no-code and low-code tools, leveraging them to drive efficiency and spark innovation in digital solutions.In this episode, Paul shares his wealth of knowledge on how these tools are transforming the software landscape, making it possible to build FAST, FLEXIBLE, and RELIABLE solutions that just work. Whet...
2024-08-2645 min
Productly Speaking: A Product Management PodcastS1E8: And Then I Went Ice SkatingIn the Season 1 Finale of “Productly Speaking”, we talk about what happened when Karl went ice skating for the first (and last) time and how this became lived experience that led to truly understanding the importance of accessibility in product design. This type of lived experience and a strong desire to tinker are key to product management. After this discussion, we delve into empathy, contrasting emotional empathy with empathic concern and addressing the challenges of burnout. We discuss the criticality of having a healthy work-life balance and the need to value self-empathy and avoid self-gaslighting. We highlight some of our...
2024-04-2336 min
Productly Speaking: A Product Management PodcastS1E7: The Triad of Design, Engineering, and Product with Johannes Marbach and Callum UpfieldIn this episode of “Productly Speaking”, we discuss the relationships between product management, engineering, and design. Joined by Johannes Marbach, an engineer, and Callum Upfield, a designer, we delve into several key aspects such as feedback dynamics, role definitions, communication, PRDs, team structure and effective collaboration. The insights surfaced on this podcast episode come from much learned experience and represent valuable perspectives from the world of product development. While there is no coffee talk in this episode, we do discuss Fig Jam, which is a critical ingredient in Fig Cakes.
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2024-04-1638 min
Productly Speaking: A Product Management PodcastS1E6: The 2 Hour Design SprintIn this episode of “Productly Speaking”, Teresa Cain shares her insights on her creation of the 2 Hour design sprint. We explore how design thinking benefits product managers and how Teresa's condensed two-hour design sprints can be an excellent implementation of design thinking. Despite the shorter timeframe, participants can achieve meaningful outcomes by preparing beforehand. Teresa also discusses fostering an inclusive organizational culture, compares two-hour sprints with the traditional five-day format, and highlights the importance of customer empathy. Additionally, she addresses challenges related to remote or hybrid teams and provides strategies for driving alignment. We also discuss the origin of the...
2024-04-0937 min
Productly Speaking: A Product Management PodcastS1E5: Navigating the Beautiful Mess with John CutlerIn this episode of “Productly Speaking”, we discuss John Cutler's journey into product management, his contributions to the product management community through The Beautiful Mess, and his thoughts on self-gaslighting and the doubt loop. We also talk about his audience, where he finds his inspiration from, his thoughts on getting started creating content for the PM community, and the different voices that are already out there. This is an exciting discussion that's like drinking a large cup of bulletproof coffee with a side of wisdom, resilience, and a dash of humour.
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2024-04-0240 min
Productly Speaking: A Product Management PodcastS1E4: Driving Success in Your StartupIn this episode, we explore the journey of becoming a successful product manager through Adam’s career transition from technical support to product management. Key insights include the necessity of embracing ambiguity, understanding people, and the significance of customer feedback, especially from those who are constructively critical. The discussion highlights the art of building products from scratch and the delicate balance of feature prioritization. Adam reflects on the lessons learned from prioritizing features that didn’t resonate with the market and emphasizes the importance of talking to less satisfied customers to gain valuable insights. The episode also delves into the...
2024-03-2635 min
Productly Speaking: A Product Management PodcastCustomer Success Helps Focus Product DirectionIn this episode of “Productly Speaking”, we discuss how customer success teams can help a company understand customer needs and how these match the reality of a company’s products. We also discuss working to determine what the jobs to be done for a customer are and then how to address those as a whole company. We are joined by Amy Taylor Mitchell and Trevor Mishler, who are both customer success executives and together lead Real Success International.
Amy Taylor Mitchell is a highly experienced SaaS executive and customer success thought leader with 15 years in the IT industry...
2024-03-1930 min
Productly Speaking: A Product Management PodcastNavigating the Challenge of Product Market FitIn this episode, Karl and Danielle explore the challenge of product market fit with Bob Handlin. They talk about the difficulties that you can have breaking into an existing market and how you really have to understand the end user's problems to have a chance. They also talk about the importance of primary research, the say/do gap, and how to best decide what's important when you have limited resources and runway.
Bob Handlin's product management career started at Prominet and then had him move into the Systems Storage Group at Sun Microsystems. He...
2024-03-1242 min
Productly Speaking: A Product Management PodcastThe Art of Revealing Customer NeedsIn our inaugural episode of the season, Karl and Danielle talk to Jennifer Scalf about how to cut through noise to get to the signal. You often get feedback from customers on what they’d like to see done differently in a product, but this raises questions such as do they want it or need it and is this feedback indicative of one person or many different people. With Jennifer’s help, we explore how to start answering these questions.
Jennifer Scalf is a senior manager of technical account managers working with telecommunications customers at Re...
2024-03-0541 min
Productly Speaking: A Product Management PodcastProduct Manager as CoachIn this final episode of the season, Karl and Danielle explore the idea of a product manager being like a coach. But being divided by a common language, this idea hits differently depending on which side of the pond you’re on! This conversation covers the role of a product manager, the importance of taking care of your teams, the importance of nuance and whether or not we’ve lost that as a society, and finally, how you can use story to ensure that you’re conveying the important nuances in your communications.
2024-01-3039 min
Productly Speaking: A Product Management PodcastZizzer-Zoof Seeds and Product Market FitIn this third episode, Karl and Danielle discuss what is going wrong with Zizzer Zoof seeds in Dr. Seuss’ Vale of Va Vode. Product market fit is elusive to achieve and isn’t guaranteed to stay once you obtain it! But before you even get to product market fit, you need to make sure that you at least have problem solution fit. Have a listen as we discuss this difficult issue. There are no silver bullets here, just a lot of food for thought and cake for dessert!
2024-01-2336 min
Productly Speaking: A Product Management PodcastThe Pickle JarIn this second episode, Karl and Danielle discuss why they started Productly Speaking. They also discuss the different stages of a product’s lifecycle and how different skills are needed for each stage. They also introduce the pickle jar. Further points of discussion include the difficulty of making an impact seven levels down in a large organisation.
2024-01-1632 min
Productly Speaking: A Product Management PodcastWhat Does It Mean To Be a Product Manager?In this inaugural episode, Karl and Danielle introduce themselves and discuss how they both “fell” into product management. Then the discussion moves into why product management isn’t taught in schools, why reading Marty Cagan isn’t going to make you a product manager, how there are no silver bullet answers, and finally a discussion of how artistic pursuits apply to product management. As a bonus, we also talk about that most important fuel to keep product managers going — coffee!
2024-01-0940 min
Productly Speaking: A Product Management PodcastShow TrailerIn this show trailer, Karl Abbott and Danielle Kirkwood introduce themselves and what you can expect from their upcoming podcast about product management or something, Productly Speaking.
2023-12-0703 min
Le Déclic | Podcast par Alec Henry4,5 millions d’€ à seulement 15 ans : De l’abandon scolaire à l'ascension d’un entrepreneur prodige | Ethan Duvin | Déclic 128Dans ce nouvel épisode, j’ai le plaisir de mettre en lumière Ethan, un surdoué de l'entrepreneuriat. À l'âge incroyable de 16 ans, il a déjà orchestré un empire e-commerce de 4,5 millions d'euros. Après avoir vécu 7 ans en Angleterre, ce jeune prodige a plongé dans un tourbillon d'activités entrepreneuriales : du montage vidéo à la crypto, en passant par les NFT, sans oublier le coaching d'ecommercants. À 15 ans, il tourne le dos à l'éducation traditionnelle pour suivre sa propre voie, jonglant entre 25 sources de revenus simultanées, le powerlifting de haut niveau et l'inauguration récente de son SAS prometteur.
2023-09-281h 55
NoCode WealthE183 Paul Salvage: CEO @ ProductlyPaul Salvage is the CEO at Productly.dev, where they design, develop and maintain minimum viable products using #nocode development tools. Their clients are startups, corporate product labs and regular non-technical folks with an idea.
Website: Productly.dev
2022-08-0425 min