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193. Human-Centered Products (w/Nick McEvily)

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This episode is packed with insights from Nick McEvily, who takes us on a journey from his studies in human-centered design to founding and leading multiple startups. 🚀

Nick drops wisdom on how to build customer-focused products, explaining core principles like empathy in design, the Jobs-to-be-Done framework, and how to nail those all-important customer interviews. He also shares stories from his work with Mode Mobile and Relivable, giving us a behind-the-scenes look at both the wins and the lessons learned. 💡

To cap it all off, Nick discusses his current role as a fractional product leader and dishes out practical advice on turning customer insights into actionable strategies. You won’t want to miss his tips on building the right product-market fit muscle or his heartfelt take on balancing fatherhood with leadership. 👨‍👧‍👦

Resources:

🕒 Timeline:

  • 00:56 - Meet the Guest: Nick McEvily

  • 01:13 - Nick's Career Journey

  • 01:59 - Deep Dive into Human-Centered Design

  • 02:52 - Nick's Startup Ventures

  • 04:09 - The Evolution of Mode Mobile

  • 07:56 - User Acquisition & Marketing Hacks

  • 15:38 - Design & UX Tips

  • 18:16 - Collaborating with Engineering Teams

  • 21:13 - Scaling & Retention Strategies

  • 23:31 - Joining Accelerator Programs

  • 24:17 - Starting Further, Faster: Nick's New Venture

  • 24:29 - Building That Product-Market Fit Muscle 💪

  • 25:14 - Crafting a Curriculum for Founders

  • 26:08 - The Art of Customer Discovery

  • 26:36 - Effective Interview Techniques

  • 27:06 - How to Make Data Believable 📊

  • 31:56 - Success Stories from Further, Faster

  • 34:52 - Fatherhood Meets Leadership

  • 36:43 - The Role of a Fractional Product Leader

  • 39:19 - New Ventures on the Horizon

  • 43:11 - Homework: Synthesis Methodology ✏️

  • 46:14 - Wrap-up & Final Thoughts

Grab a cup of coffee, sit back, and enjoy this caffeinated dose of product! ☕

Check out our website @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠productcoffeepodcast.com⁠ ☕️

  continue reading

194 episodes

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This episode is packed with insights from Nick McEvily, who takes us on a journey from his studies in human-centered design to founding and leading multiple startups. 🚀

Nick drops wisdom on how to build customer-focused products, explaining core principles like empathy in design, the Jobs-to-be-Done framework, and how to nail those all-important customer interviews. He also shares stories from his work with Mode Mobile and Relivable, giving us a behind-the-scenes look at both the wins and the lessons learned. 💡

To cap it all off, Nick discusses his current role as a fractional product leader and dishes out practical advice on turning customer insights into actionable strategies. You won’t want to miss his tips on building the right product-market fit muscle or his heartfelt take on balancing fatherhood with leadership. 👨‍👧‍👦

Resources:

🕒 Timeline:

  • 00:56 - Meet the Guest: Nick McEvily

  • 01:13 - Nick's Career Journey

  • 01:59 - Deep Dive into Human-Centered Design

  • 02:52 - Nick's Startup Ventures

  • 04:09 - The Evolution of Mode Mobile

  • 07:56 - User Acquisition & Marketing Hacks

  • 15:38 - Design & UX Tips

  • 18:16 - Collaborating with Engineering Teams

  • 21:13 - Scaling & Retention Strategies

  • 23:31 - Joining Accelerator Programs

  • 24:17 - Starting Further, Faster: Nick's New Venture

  • 24:29 - Building That Product-Market Fit Muscle 💪

  • 25:14 - Crafting a Curriculum for Founders

  • 26:08 - The Art of Customer Discovery

  • 26:36 - Effective Interview Techniques

  • 27:06 - How to Make Data Believable 📊

  • 31:56 - Success Stories from Further, Faster

  • 34:52 - Fatherhood Meets Leadership

  • 36:43 - The Role of a Fractional Product Leader

  • 39:19 - New Ventures on the Horizon

  • 43:11 - Homework: Synthesis Methodology ✏️

  • 46:14 - Wrap-up & Final Thoughts

Grab a cup of coffee, sit back, and enjoy this caffeinated dose of product! ☕

Check out our website @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠productcoffeepodcast.com⁠ ☕️

  continue reading

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