What Would You Say You Do Here: Recent Episodes
Katie Salley and Aaron Szerlip
A podcast by and for product managers, let's talk product!
We found a dearth of podcasts that focused on the day to day work of product managers. What the job of product management actually is on a day to day basis. We want to give a realistic portrayal of the work we do as PMs and let us tell you… the struggle is real!
You can’t do it all, but you can do what matters most.
Priorities are always shifting, and the key is learning what truly matters. In this episode, we dig into practical frameworks like the Eisenhower Matrix and value/effort scoring to help you decide what to focus on and what to drop. You’ll hear how to build a system for revising priorities, communicating what won’t get done, and making time for deep, high-value work. If you’re struggling to manage the flood of tasks as a PM (or in any role), this conversation will help you work smarter, not harder.
With AI advancing rapidly, many are asking: is the role of Product Manager at risk? In this episode, we dive into expert insights and data to unpack what AI really means for the future of PM. From automating tasks and enhancing decision-making to evolving responsibilities around ethics and strategy, this conversation reframes fear into opportunity. The job isn’t disappearing, it’s transforming, and PMs are uniquely positioned to lead the charge. We even used AI to write this summary!
In this episode, we dive into proven interview strategies for product managers, from crafting compelling stories to answering tough prioritization questions with confidence. We also explore how to use ChatGPT to simulate interviews, brainstorm product critiques, and refine your responses to stand out in a competitive hiring process.
In this episode, we explore the creative side of product development, focusing on generating innovative ideas and fostering collaboration within remote teams. We'll share strategies for enhancing your creative skills and integrating creative problem-solving into your team's workflow. Tune in for practical tips on making ideation a key part of your product development process.
We all want to be sure we can maintain a collaborative and productive environment. We’re more hybrid than we’ve ever been. With any given day, any given meeting, having remote and co-located employees.
Join us as we speak with Chris Heisel, Head of Product, Commerce Foundations at Square about life as a platform product manager and the unique challenges and opportunities it affords.
Join us as we speak with Carlos Gonzalez de Villaumbrosia, CEO of Product School, about the changing field of Product Management. We discuss what's new for Product Managers, how to continue to grow your career, and how to start out if you're new to the role.
Product managers and engineering managers are often at odds over roadmaps, team capacity planning, and technical vs business requirements. Join us as we talk to a long time Director of Engineering, Tony Burian, at CallRail, and discuss how these two groups can work together to build a successful team.
Today’s work environment is all about constant and immediate communication. We as PMs are in constant communication with stakeholders and team members and working remote has put even more pressure on all workers to stay in touch.
We're interviewing Sherry Wu, Product Marketing Manager at Samsara. Learn all about this really cool field as we dig into the details of what makes a PMM tick. If you're interesting in becoming a Product Marketing Manager, or just want to learn more how you as a Product Manager can best work with them, this is the episode for you.
Aaron and I answer the internet's most burning questions about Product Managers. Brought to you by Google Autocomplete, listen as we answer awkward questions about salaries and discuss The Art of War.
Join us for a very special episode of "What Would You Say You Do Here?" As we interview Emily Fennell, the Head of Design and Senior Product Manager at Pindrop.
Emily takes us into the world of design and user experience where we'll talk about the challenges and the rewards. If you're interested in breaking into UX or Design, or you've been there for years and just want to hear how it's done at other places, this one's for you.
Picking a conference can be tricky, and if you have a limited budget (and who doesn't?) you don't want to end up at a conference where you get nothing out of it but a few T-shirts. This episode, we'll be talking about what makes a good conference and how to pick a winner. We'll also discuss some of our adventures riding a train ferry through the Swiss Alps!
Just kidding, we love our friends in support! Join us as we interview Adam Hofman, Knowledge Manager at CallRail, who has had experience on both sides of the fence. We'll discuss differences and similarities and how we can bridge the gaps!
Join us as we discuss "Jobs to be Done", from Clayton Christensen. This framework will benefit anyone working in Product Development.
Let's talk about some of the most memorable product launches in the past few years: the good the bad, and the ugly. From Apple Maps to the original, and incredible, Gmail.
For years, soft skills is a term that has increasingly taken on derogatory connotation. As if these skills were somehow of less value than "hard" skills. Learn why this perception is changing, and the value of these so called soft skills in Product Management.
Analysis paralysis is a real danger in product management. You've gathered your data, done your user interviews, worked with your engineers, you've got your roadmap planned out, when do you stop and actually start building?
The Product Management interview is a unique beast. Learn tips and tricks, and what to expect.
Learning to build a roadmap can be tricky. There are so many moving pieces and so many stakeholders to get on board. Join us and let us help. We'll do a little craft beer talk too.
Product Management is hard. Don't make it harder by making enemies or ignoring your most valuable resources, like the engineers you work with. Also, Aaron talks beer making.
Product managers use communication as part of their daily skill set. During quarantine, it's our time to shine.
Data is something we often take for granted. We know we need it, but how should it really be used, and when?
Moving past the “what does a PM do” discussions, and into “PMs have been around awhile now, let’s elevate the conversation”