The Product Manager – Details, episodes & analysis

Navigating the world of salary negotiations can be daunting, but mastering this essential skill can significantly impact your career growth.

In this episode, Hannah Clark is joined by Josh Doody—Salary Negotiation Coach for High Earners—to share strategies that can help job seekers potentially secure thousands of dollars more in compensation, and adapt these techniques to future negotiations throughout their careers.

Resources from this episode:

• Subscribe to The Product Manager newsletter
• Connect with Josh on LinkedIn
• Check out Fearless Salary Negotiation

You've probably come across the statement that product managers are, in a sense, the CEOs of their products. While opinions on this can vary, one thing is for certain: being a PM equips you with a range of invaluable skills that can someday make you an excellent CEO.

In this episode, Hannah Clark is joined by Dani Grant—Co-founder & CEO of Jam.dev—to share her incredible journey from a product manager to a successful founder.

Resources from this episode:

• Subscribe to The Product Manager newsletter
• Connect with Dani on LinkedIn
• Check out Jam.dev

In the world of product management, the journey from a novel idea to a fully-fledged product can be thrilling yet daunting. What mindset drives the success of product founders?

In this episode, Hannah Clark is joined by Brendan Fortune—Director, Product Management at Customer.io—to share his unique experiences and keen insights on the significance of adopting a founder mindset, managing tensions, and the importance of radical candor in the workplace.

In the rapidly evolving world of technology, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a cornerstone of innovation and growth. One of the key roles that harness the potential of AI is that of an AI Product Manager.

In this episode, Hannah Clark is joined by Dr. Nancy Li—Founder of Product Manager Accelerator & Host of Product Insider—to share her blueprint for career acceleration in this dynamic and growing field.

Negotiating your salary as a PM can often feel daunting. But, with the right strategies and insights, you can confidently approach these discussions and secure the compensation you deserve.

In this episode, Hannah Clark is joined by Dr. Nancy Li—Founder of Product Manager Accelerator & Host of Product Insider—to share negotiation tactics, when to ask for a raise, and advice for overcoming discomfort during compensation conversations. 

In the ever-evolving world of product management, the term "feature factory" has become somewhat of an industry buzzword, often thrown around with a mix of humor and resignation. But what does it really mean to work in a so-called feature factory, and more importantly, how can product managers not only survive but thrive in such environments?

In this episode, Hannah Clark is joined by Aakash Gupta—Product Leader & Author of the Product Growth Newsletter—to explore these questions.

In the fast-paced world of product management, the role of a leader is crucial in shaping the success and growth of a team.

In this episode, Hannah Clark is joined by Jessica Smith—Founder & CEO of Savant Recruitment—to explore the intricacies of product leadership, talent acquisition, and team retention.

Product management is an ever-evolving field, especially in today's post-pandemic software industry job market.

In this part one of a two-part conversation, Hannah Clark is joined by Jessica Smith—Founder and CEO of Savant Recruiting—to share invaluable insights on how to come out on top in the competitive landscape of product management careers. 

Innovation is often portrayed as the holy grail of business success—a mystical outcome that many strive for but few achieve.

In this episode, Hannah Clark is joined by Alexander Wennerberg—Founder of Hives.co—to demystify this concept, arguing that innovation is not the ultimate goal but a positive byproduct of constant pursuit and progress.

In a landscape increasingly dominated by remote work and artificial intelligence, the sense of community within product management has become a beacon for innovation and personal fulfillment.

In this episode, Hannah Clark is joined by Michael Mordak—Community Product Manager at Black & White Zebra—to unveil the secret sauce for thriving in product management communities.