This week, Shopify changed how compensation works so that Makers (Crafters) can now become compensated without becoming Managers. This has me thinking about Paul Graham’s classic Maker’s Schedule vs Manager’s Schedule post. The […]
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I’ll say it: the world needs more Ted Lasso. Ted is a fictional soccer coach from the Ted Lasso TV show, but despite his fictional status, he offers some valuable lessons for product
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Tomorrow, a new Apprentice Product Manager (APM) starts working with me. They’ve never done this job before, so here’s how I’m going onboard them quickly and why it works for almost every job:
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When it comes to understanding mathematical jargon, it can be easy to get lost in all the technical terms. But, one thing that you should definitely know is the difference between basis points
PM Essentials: Basis Points vs. Percent Read More »
I first wrote this blog post about the Peter Principle and why your boss might suck… but that doesn’t help you much. You already know they suck, so let’s talk about what the
The Peter Principle: Why your boss might suck but you don’t have to Read More »
The content isn’t incredibly insightful, the blog posts don’t have social sharing, our email list doesn’t have an automatic welcome email, and we’ve posted nothing on social media. We offer categories focusing on
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There’s a lot to know as a PM. Here’s a cheat sheet of terms that are helpful to know: Product Management APM: Apprentice Product Manager or Associate Product Manager. This is often the
The Ultimate Dictionary for Product Managers Read More »
In a startup, you live day-to-day. Just trying to survive and figuring out your next steps on the fly. Somewhere along the line, roadmaps become a bit more stable. You start talking about
Measure weekly to move faster Read More »
Have you ever had a shower thought? I know I have. That’s where I first came up with the idea for Grobo Pods which grew into a multi-million dollar business. Shower thoughts are
How white space fuels creative thinking Read More »
After 8 years of leading product at my own company, I joined Shopify as a Senior Product Manager in April 2022. I’ve gotten settled into the company and role, so now it’s time
How I’m becoming a better PM in 2023 Read More »