Best Michael Novotný Podcasts (2024)

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Vertical Integration: From Mobile Jiu Jitsu to Making Grappl App | Mike Cragholm | USMC 1:04:08

2M ago1:04:08

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📢 Q: How do you start a fitness company and scale it? 💡 A: Create an app and service that unites all similar business owners and potential customers. 🤔 When Mike Cragholm told me about it, it sounded a bit crazy. After hearing his explanation, I realized he created a profitable win-win-win scenario for his company, fitness business owners (jiu jits…

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Women-Veteran Advocacy & Non-DoD GS Employment | Tab Bartley | USMC 53:53

2M ago53:53

53:53

📢 There are many available jobs in the federal government…look beyond the DoD. 😒 I know. That statement isn’t a surprise, but you may be surprised that the job you want and are qualified for is open in the USDA, DHS, FBI, OPM, Department of the Treasury, etc. AND...they will consider work experience if you don't have a degree. 🧐 AND…it may be avail…

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Generational Differences in Finding Closure and the Military Transition | Corie Weathers | LPC, Author, USA Spouse 1:03:48

3M ago1:03:48

1:03:48

📢 Military transition is also about closure…in the clinical sense. That’s one of many big takeaways our guest, Corie Weathers, provided us on this episode. Corie was the 2015 AFI Military Spouse of the Year and is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Board Certified Coach, and author of “Military Culture Shift: The Impact of War, Money, and Generatio…

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Project Cincinnatus: Giving Back to our Guardians | Ramiro Metztli De Anda (USMC) & Michael Novotny (US Army) 1:11:01

3M ago1:11:01

1:11:01

“A Marine and Soldier walk into a bar…” …and they devised a plan to start a non-profit veteran-scholar initiative focused on the holistic wellness of veterans (and first responders) battling the moral, psychological, and spiritual impacts of war through the thoughtful application of Regenerative Rhetoric. 😳 What? You expected a joke?? 😅 Ramiro Metz…

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Learn to Code? | Jimmy Ferrara | USMC 55:11

4M ago55:11

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Ever thought about learning to code? Our guest, Jimmy Ferrara, is a prior-service Intel Marine, OIF veteran, software engineer, and technical program manager with experience in coding and project management at small and large tech companies. In this episode, Jimmy told us about... ✅ True romance...or lack thereof in Fayetnam (🤣) ✅ Getting Started i…

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"You don't have to have it all figured out." | Samantha Gassman | USAF 57:50

4M ago57:50

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“You don’t have to have it all figured out.” Why? Because the path to the next career is rarely a straight line. Our guest, Samantha (Sam) Gassman, told us how she went from being an AFSOC Navigator to becoming a Senior Manager of Communications for a Fortune 100 Company and a published author. Hint: She did not take a straight path to her current …

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Core Skills You Have That Companies Need | James D. Murphy | USAF & ANG 38:41

5M ago38:41

38:41

📢 Want to know what you have that companies need? 📢 Answer: L.O.C.K.E.D. 😳 (OK...I'll explain below...) Our esteemed guest, James D. Murphy (or as many know him, 'Murph'), brings a wealth of experience as a USAF and ANG F-15 instructor pilot, Founder and Chairman of Afterburner Inc., Managing Partner of Afterburner Capital, and author of several bo…

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FourBlock: The Career Readiness Program | Mike Abrams | USMCR 48:40

5M ago48:40

48:40

Looking for the SkillBridge alternative or supplement? 😬 Check out FourBlock! In our latest episode, Mike Abrams, Founder and President of FourBlock and Marine Corps Reserve officer, discusses his non-profit organization's programs for transitioning service members, veterans, and military spouses. On this episode, Mike talks about… ✅ Creating Conne…

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A Military Spouse Perspective on Transitioning Out | Edith Lizalde | USN + MilSpouse 47:06

6M ago47:06

47:06

🧐 Who in the military community transitions multiple times? 🤔 Answer: Military Spouses! Our guest, Edith Lizalde, is a prior-enlisted Sailor and Marine Corps spouse who tells us about her experiences transitioning to new employment and environments after every PCS. Edith and her family are preparing for her husband’s Marine Corps retirement. During…

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"Don't let fear get in the way." | Patrick Holcomb | USMC 45:12

6M ago45:12

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💥 💥 “Don’t let fear get in the way.” 💥💥 Our guest, Patrick Holcomb, made a big pivot after he retired from the Marine Corps. Patrick, a Mustang and logistics officer, focused on writing a novel in hisfirst year out of the military. After finishing his final draft (there were quite a few 😳…oh…yeah…that’s normal 😅) of his novel, “Where the Seams Meet…

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Working in the Military Tech Space | Brady Petrillo | USMC 48:40

7M ago48:40

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💪 Leverage your military experience and knowledge for a tech development career. 📡 That's what our guest did after retiring from the Marine Corps. 👨🏻‍💻 Brady Petrillo, a combat engineer officer, retired from the Marine Corps in 2023 after his final tour with Special Operations Command Africa. He now works as a program manager for Corvid Technologie…

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A Career in Recruiting, Marketing, & Leadership | Pat D'Amico | USA 1:07:54

8M ago1:07:54

1:07:54

🤔 To work in corporate or a start-up…THAT is the question! 🤔 Our guest, Pat D'Amico, served as a military police officer in the U.S. Army. After his military career, he transitioned into pharmaceutical sales, recruiting, marketing, training program development, and product development before starting his own company, About-Face Development LLC. (Ab…

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Applying Troop Leading Procedures & BAMCIS in Business | Zachary Leyden | USA 49:21

9M ago49:21

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BAMCIS works in Business! 🤯 That’s “Troop Leading Procedures” for my Army sisters and brothers! 😉 (I’ve got you!) Our guest is Zachary Leyden, a prior Army infantry and reconnaissance leader who used what he learned in the military, combined it with his passion for horsemanship, and grew his business into something special in the San Francisco Bay …

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From PME to Providing Children Cutting-Edge Education | Matthew Dreier | USMC 52:39

10M ago52:39

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Thinking about applying your leadership and knowledge as an educator after your military career? Are you a parent of a child still in primary or secondary school? If so, you’ll want to listen to this episode. Our guest is Matthew Dreier, a retired Marine Corps Engineer Officer who co-founded the Pace Academy in North Chesterfield, Virginia. Pace Ac…

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Starting Pine Stand Coffee Company, Mushrooms & Healing | Nick Hagood | USMC 57:22

11M ago57:22

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Pine Stand Coffee Co: It's more than coffee... it's about providing refuge with a recognizable cup of goodness. Our guest is Nick Hagood, enlisted and officer Marine veteran, a former Marine spouse and "dependent," a most righteous dad, and the founder and co-owner of Pine Stand Coffee Company in Camp Lejeune, NC, and Cedar Point, NC. Nick is our h…

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Franchise Ownership and Why it May Be Right for You | Stephen Rotay | USMC 58:05

11M ago58:05

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There are over 4,000 franchises in the U.S., most of which don’t involve fast food. Some of them you can manage from your phone! If you are thinking about becoming a business owner but aren’t sure what kind of business, you should consider the significant upsides of becoming a franchisee. Our guest, Stephen Rotay, is a prior-enlisted Marine, busine…

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Yoga, A Killer Business Plan for Helping Others & Scaling | Danielle Talley | CIV 1:00:08

12M ago1:00:08

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"Who's Going to Carry the Boats, Son!" If yoga was good enough to heal David Goggins, it was good enough for me, and it may be good enough for you to maintain fitness and mobility following your transition. Our guest, Danielle Talley, owner of Sky's the Limit Yoga Co and The Caffeinated Yogi in Norfolk, VA tells us the details behind her businesses…

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A Career Transition Mindset: Strategy First, Tactics Second | Amy Lee Miller | CIV Career Coach 47:31

1y ago47:31

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What do we mean by “strategy first"? We mean to know yourself and what you want before applying the many tools available to help you with your career transition. Our guest, Amy Lee Miller, lays out more detail on how to get strategic about your transition, find confidence in your transition process, and achieve results. Amy Lee Miller is a highly a…

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Contracting After the Military, But Without the Tacticool Pants | Sheridan Conklin | USMC + USAF 51:41

1y ago51:41

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Imagine you get to pick an assignment that plays to all your training, education, experience, and strengths. When you deliver a quality product or service, you are rewarded…with a financial incentive. That’s what happened to Sheridan Conklin after he transitioned from the military. Sheridan served briefly in the U.S. Air Force and spent most of his…

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Enhancing Workplace Culture: A New Mission as a Consultant | Aleha Ingle | USAF 52:16

1y ago52:16

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Can you spot a toxic work environment? Aleha Ingle can, and she teaches us how to find out if the company we’re applying to has a healthy work culture before we accept an offer. Aleha retired from the U.S. Air Force, pursued a doctoral degree at Nebraska Methodist College, and started her consulting company, Work Culture Works. She is passionate ab…

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Water Jobs: It’s Much More than Plumbing | Freddy Armijo | USMC | 49:33

1y ago49:33

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Have you considered the jobs behind a glass of water? In this episode, our guest Freddy Armijo deeply delves into career opportunities in “Water Works.” Freddy is a retired Marine; holds a doctorate in business administration; serves as the Chair of the Veteran Engagement and Transition Committee, American Water Works Association (CA-NV Section); a…

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Non-Profit Work Matters: Education, Conservation & Outdoor Therapy | Trevor Hubbs (USA), Garrett Robinson (USMC) | Backcountry Hunters & Anglers 59:42

1y ago59:42

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Want a future career with purpose? How about working for a non-profit organization supporting wildlife conservation, access to outdoor therapy, or veterans? Trevor Hubbs, a prior Army Airborne Infantry Soldier, discusses his work with the Armed Forces Initiative (AFI) of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA). AFI introduces active duty service member…

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American Corporate Partners: What Good Mentorship Looks Like | Eric Brew | USA & USMC 1:06:22

1y ago1:06:22

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Do you know what's better than an excellent informational interview? A dedicated mentor in your future career field! Eric Brew, a prior Marine and retired Army Infantryman served as the Military Outreach Manager for American Corporate Partners (ACP). ACP (www.acp-usa.org) is a non-profit organization that connects transitioning service members, mil…

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Take it from Doc: Transition Tips & Becoming a Therapist | James Geri | USN 56:32

1y ago56:32

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James Geri, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and prior US Navy Corpsman (aka, “Doc”) tells us… - How to Become a Therapist - Being Patient with Ourselves - Mental Approach VA Disability - The Importance of Small Wins …and much more. James served as a US Navy Corpsman, later specialized in neuropsychiatry, and now has his own practice. We’re v…

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Making a Post-Military Adventure a Reality | Kris Faught | USMC 55:00

1+ y ago55:00

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You've probably thought about going on an adventure...or at least a great vacation after transitioning from the military. Our next guest describes how he did that: Sailing across the globe for a year with his family. Kris Faught, a retired Marine Aviator now a Chief Product Officer for Sapient One tells us about... How to Save $$ Easily Getting the…

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Mastering HR, Owning Your Journey, and Unleashing Success | Misty Moreno | USAF 1:08:54

1+ y ago1:08:54

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Have you been able to take care of service members' personal & admin needs? You may be an excellent fit for Human Resources! Our guest is Misty Moreno, a retired US Air Force HR Professional, Human Resources Business Partner and Lean Manufacturing Coach with Continental, PMP Boot Camp Instructor with Vets2PM, and author of “Get Your Shit Together: …

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How to Become a Major Airline Pilot | Nik Fialka | USNR 54:31

1+ y ago54:31

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Your separation rank doesn’t matter…you can become a major airline pilot! Nik Fialka, a US Navy Reserve pilot, major commercial airline pilot, and Aviation Career Coach with Spitfire Elite Consulting describes how to use your veteran’s education benefits to pursue a new career in commercial aviation. He tells us about… - Training Requirements - Avi…

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Finding Faith, Healing, and Carpentry | Grant Hatfield | USMC 41:20

1+ y ago41:20

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Grant Hatfield, a prior service Marine and Embark Specialist used his newfound faith as a source of strength to overcome challenges during his transition from the military. He is now enjoying life as a carpenter with Sean's Cabinetry LLC (https://www.seanscabinetry.com/) in Cokato, Minnesota. You can contact Grant on Instagram at https://www.instag…

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Franchise Owner, Bank of America & Priorities | Josh Ambrose | USMC 52:42

1+ y ago52:42

52:42

Josh Ambrose, Marine logistician turned franchise owner at Mosquito Hunters Jacksonville South & St Augustine and Assistant Vice President for Enterprise Merchant Operations at Bank of America. Josh talks about… - Knowing When to Transition - His Unexpected Interest in Business Ownership - American Corporate Partners Mentorship - Free Career Traini…

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From Airfield Ops to Teaching Jiujitsu | Elijah Butler | USMC 39:51

1+ y ago39:51

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Prior-service Marine and expeditionary airfield technician turned Brazilian Jiujitsu instructor and competitor. Elijah Butler overcame obstacles through grit, hard work, and the help of the Ronin Foundation – a non-profit organization that supports service members struggling with stress, substance abuse, PTSD, and other challenges by sponsoring the…

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Financial Services, Counseling, and Values | Rheanna Vaughn | USMC 40:35

1+ y ago40:35

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Marine, supply officer and 2019 US Military Games swimmer turned financial services specialist and aspiring counselor. Rheanna Vaughn tells us about The COMMIT Foundation, using your values to find your next career, how mantras can attract success, her unique use of sticky notes, and much more. You can contact Rheanna on LinkedIn at https://www.lin…

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Recruiting in the Manufacturing Industry | Daniel Pierce | USMC 57:01

1+ y ago57:01

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Prior-service Marine, enlisted aviation mechanic, Virginia Tech grad, and combat engineer officer that transitioned into recruiting talent for US manufacturing companies with Systematic Business Consulting (https://systematicbc.com). Daniel Pierce tells us about his positive experience with American Corporate Partners (https://www.acp-usa.org), pro…

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Sonar Tech to Military Talent Advocate | Sultan Camp | USN 55:10

1+ y ago55:10

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Retired Sailor and Sonar Technician uses his expertise to help service members, veterans, and military spouses find new careers. Sultan Camp, a Military Talent Advocate and Director of the Veterans Employment Centers in Hampton Roads, VA, tells us how to leverage social media to grow a professional network, common mistakes transitioning service mem…

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Equipment Operator to Real Estate Entrepreneur | Matt Clanton | USMC 56:10

1+ y ago56:10

56:10

Marine veteran and engineer equipment operator turned real estate entrepreneur. Matt Clanton talks about what he learned from his side gigs, how he started as a real estate agent while still on active duty, and why he later became a mortgage loan originator/loan officer and founded Project Valor. Project Valor is a non-profit organization that prov…

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MH-60 Pilot to Yahoo Corporate Role | James Raymond | USN 51:08

1+ y ago51:08

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Retired US Navy commander, MH-60 pilot, project management professional, and business strategist. James Raymond walks us through his transition story which includes pitfalls, successes, and a bit of luck. He is currently working at Yahoo near Washington D.C. and is a member of their internal veterans' group. To follow James, you can find him on Lin…

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Transition to the Education Track | Jennifer Gomez | USMC 58:09

1+ y ago58:09

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Jennifer Gomez: Prior-service Marine, President of the veterans' fraternity Sigma Omega Delta, full-time student at California State University Sacramento, a staff member of the Veterans Success Center, and full-time employee. In this episode, Jennifer discusses her transition from the Marine Corps, how she overcame the loneliness of not being surr…

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JTBD: Jobs to Be Done - What it is, why it matters, how to use it, and a real life example 1:01:56

1+ y ago1:01:56

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Key Links from this episode: Follow along with the questions Jason asked in his post How to do a Jobs to Be Done interview Links from Ryan's search for a mattress: DreamCloud - The mattress Ryan ultimately bought Wirecutter - A review site Ryan referrenced Sleep Foundation 33 Best Mattresses of 2022 on NYT - A site Ryan referenced in his search On …

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ChatGPT and AI: What it means for PMs, and the future of work w/ Lazar Stojkovic, Co-founder of Serbian Entrepreneurs 1:30:47

1+ y ago1:30:47

1:30:47

Key Links from this episode: ChatGPT - A chat based system by OpenAI that can provide written answers from a text-based prompt GPT-3 API - An API by OpenAI that allows you to bring GPT into your product or service. Replicate - Open source cloud API for running AI models Lore AI Newsletter - A free newsletter discussing business and creative applica…

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The Harsh Truth of Interviewing & Hiring Product Managers w/ Willis Jackson, Founder of Middle Mile and former 1st PM at Grove Collaborative 1:32:24

2y ago1:32:24

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Unfortunately, the product management interview process at most companies is poor. Navigating the interview process, or creating a good one at your company is a tall task. In this wide-ranging interview we cover both perspectives to help you think about both the perspective of the interviewer and the interviewee. For the interviewer: If you know yo…

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How to make Product Specs that Your Teammates and Executives will Actually Want to Read (aka - The Product Thesis) 35:20

2y ago35:20

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I learned how to make a great product spec from long-time Silicon Valley product leader Josh Elman. He calls it the "Product Thesis" and that's what we cover today. Here's a breakdown of the sections I talk about for The Product Thesis: 1. Why are we working on this next? 2. When and how do people use this feature? (aka - what are the use cases?) 3…

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How Free Tools can Supercharge the Growth of Your Business w/ Michael Novotny of Product & Build Co 1:17:46

2y ago1:17:46

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Today we talked about how building free tools (aka - side projects) for your company can help drive major growth. Building these tools helps you a few ways: People who use your free tool may directly sign up for your paid product when they see you made the free tool. People using your free tool may give you their email address, which you can market…

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Keys to Succeeding as a Remote Product Leader w/ Valentina Thörner, Product Advisory at Klaus 1:35:15

2y ago1:35:15

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Books and other helpful links from today's episode: Many books and great blog posts were mentioned in this episode. Here's a rundown of the books: Asking good questions and winning negotiations: Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss Metaphors We Live By by George Lakoff & Mark Johnson Learn to work with others better with: The 4 Tendencies - Ana…

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Consequences of AI, Understanding our Bundling Phase, & Self-Deprecation in Product Managers 34:32

2y ago34:32

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This episode is a collection of my thoughts on some trending topics I am seeing in the world of Tech and Product Management. 1. We are in a Bundling Phase: How can we as Product Managers bundle our offerings for consumers who are concerned about economic instability? We need to establish our products as absolute must have's in the eyes of our custo…

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