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Product Team Success

By Ross Webbwww.theproduct.coach

Welcome to "Product Team Success: Real-World Career Advice for Product". I'm your host, Ross Webb, and I'm here to supercharge your journey, whether you're climbing the ladder to the C-suite or already leading from the top.

Our content is your secret weapon - offering insights into business metrics, data-driven strategies, and stakeholder navigation, all tailored to propel you forward and keep you excelling in your role.

We believe in 'productizing' yourself and your team, leading the charge towards product success with a no-nonsense, no-fluff approach. We're paving the path in an innovative realm we call 'Data-Driven Empathy'.

We'll tackle an array of topics, from securing investment for data analytics, to acing product interviews, to presenting product direction with authority.

So, subscribe now to "Product Team Success", join our community of pioneers, and let's together redefine the landscape of product leadership! Get ready to be invigorated, inspired, and informed, as we revolutionize product leadership, one episode at a time!

Episodes

Mastering Voice of Customer: Your Secret Ingredient for Product Career Success

Upcoming Webinar: Don't miss our live webinar "From Feedback to Features: Building Customer-Centric Product Teams at Scale" on February 25th, 2025. Learn actionable strategies for scaling customer-centric practices across your product organization. Time: 10:00 AM PST / 1:00 PM EST / 12:00 PM CST Register here: https://bit.ly/42SPHon In this episode of Product Team Success, Ross Webb explores how mastering Voice of Customer can transform your product career. Drawing from his experience as a Princ...

Feb 18, 202517 minSeason 6Ep. 64

Accelerating Product Leadership Through Effective Coaching

In this episode, Ross Webb, former product leader at Amazon and Just Eat, explores how mentorship and coaching can dramatically accelerate product management careers. Four seasoned product leaders share their strategies for both giving and receiving impactful mentorship. Key Topics Discussed: The limitations of certifications and frameworks compared to mentorship How to balance pushing for results while maintaining team motivation Creating and leveraging a personal board of directors Identifying...

Feb 05, 202514 minSeason 6Ep. 63

Building Championship-Level Product Teams: Strategies for Success

In this episode, Ross Webb, former product leader at Amazon and Just Eat, reveals how successful product organizations mirror championship sports teams through intentional collaboration, defined roles, and productive tension. Five experienced product leaders share their strategies for building and leading high-performing teams. Key Topics Discussed: Creating natural cross-team collaboration Building genuine engineering partnerships Managing productive tension between teams Remote team relationsh...

Jan 21, 202521 minSeason 6Ep. 62

Why Smart Product Leaders Train Like Athletes - With Adrian Postelnicu, Arttu Huhtiniemi, Bradley King & Ayla Erima

Episode Summary: Just like elite athletes never stop practicing their fundamentals, successful product leaders continuously develop core competencies that drive performance. In this power-packed episode, four exceptional product leaders share their strategies for mastering the four essential skills that separate good product managers from great ones. Key Highlights: [00:00:00] - Introduction: The Athletic Approach to Product Leadership [00:01:37] - Meet Our All-Star Product Leaders Data Analytic...

Nov 11, 202418 minSeason 6Ep. 61

Embracing Authenticity and Driving Digital Transformation with Katya Denike, Chief Product Officer at Holland and Barrett

In this episode of Product Team Success, we're joined by Katya Denike, Chief Product Officer at Holland and Barrett, to explore the power of authenticity in the workplace and the keys to successful digital transformation. Key Insights: Bringing Your Full Self to Work Katya advocates for authenticity and informality in professional settings Breaking the mold of overcomplicated strategies and formal behavior Short-term challenges can lead to long-term career benefits Authenticity and Workplace Dyn...

Nov 06, 202421 minSeason 6Ep. 58

Mastering Product Ops: Expert Strategies to Supercharge Your Product Teams

In this packed episode of Product Ops Success, host Ross Webb brings together four seasoned Product Operations experts to share their invaluable insights on scaling product teams and driving business growth. Whether you're a product leader looking to optimize your team's performance or a product manager aiming to advance your career, this episode offers actionable strategies you can implement immediately. Key topics covered: 1. Creating Repeatable Systems for High-Impact Product Work Antonia Lan...

Sep 17, 202436 minSeason 6Ep. 60

Chess Moves for Product Leadership: Expert Strategies to Accelerate Your Career

In this power-packed episode of Product Team Success, host Ross Webb brings together four seasoned product leaders to share their game-changing career strategies. Whether you're an aspiring product manager or a seasoned pro eyeing that next big promotion, this episode offers actionable insights to help you outmaneuver challenges and seize opportunities in your product management career. Key topics covered: 1. From Product Tester to Strategic Leader Tarun Dhawan, Director of Product Management at...

Sep 13, 202432 minEp. 59

Assembling Your Product Management Career Puzzle: Insights from Industry Leaders

In this illuminating episode of Product Team Success, host Ross Webb brings together four accomplished product management experts to share career-defining insights and strategies. Our guests offer valuable pieces to help you complete your product management career puzzle: Mihai: Building a Well-Rounded Product Experience The importance of consumer product experience Navigating B2B product challenges Mastering white-labeling and multi-tenant services Expanding beyond engineering into marketing an...

Aug 20, 202430 minSeason 6Ep. 57

Nurturing Product Career Growth: Insights from Amplitude's Ibrahim Bashir

Join us as we dive deep into the world of product management with Ibrahim Bashir, VP of Product Management at Amplitude, a leading digital analytics software company. With over three years of experience leading Amplitude's flagship analytics product and now focusing on product strategy, Ibrahim brings a wealth of knowledge on driving product success and innovation. Key Insights: The Evolving Role of Product Management Ibrahim discusses the tension between specialized career paths and the need fo...

Jul 16, 202417 minSeason 6Ep. 56

Navigating the Product Management Maze: Insights from Mark Anderson, Director of Digital Product at John Lewis

Certainly. I'll create the podcast show notes, YouTube description, and LinkedIn post based on the transcript and the provided prompts. I'll start with the podcast show notes. Podcast Show Notes: Title: Navigating the Product Management Maze: Insights from Mark Anderson, Director of Digital Product at John Lewis Introduction: In this episode of Product Team Success, we're joined by Mark Anderson, Director of Digital Product at John Lewis. With 17 years of experience in product management, Mark o...

Jul 01, 202423 minSeason 6Ep. 55

Elevate Your Product Management Game: Insights and Strategies from Malte Scholz

In this episode of Product Team Success, we are joined by Malte Scholz, the visionary co-founder, CEO, and CPO of Air Focus. With his extensive experience in product management and a passion for empowering teams, Malte shares invaluable insights and strategies to help product leaders elevate their skills, make data-driven decisions, and propel their careers to new heights. Key Takeaways: The Rise of Product Ops Understand the impact of product ops on product management teams Learn how to success...

Jun 14, 202424 minSeason 5Ep. 54

Mastering Product Leadership: Stephanie Leue's Insights for Navigating Challenges and Building Trust

In this episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with Stephanie Leue, a seasoned product management leader with over 23 years of experience. As the Group Product Manager at Ringier AG, Stephanie brings a wealth of knowledge and fresh perspectives on building successful teams, especially in the face of setbacks. Her insights will help you elevate your product management game and navigate the complexities of leading teams in challenging times. Key Takeaways: Building and Maintaining Trust Within ...

Jun 05, 202415 minSeason 5Ep. 53

A Product Leader's Guide to Peak Performance and Career Growth with Chris Hubmann

Meet Christian Hubmann, a seasoned product development veteran with over 30 years of experience and the current Vice President of Digital Product Management at Conrad Electronic Group. In this insightful podcast episode, Christian shares his secrets to maintaining peak performance, avoiding distractions, and staying at the cutting edge of the product management field. Key Takeaways for Product Management Leaders: 1. Master Your Energy Management - Discover the power of effective energy managemen...

May 31, 202416 minSeason 5Ep. 52

Enhancing Product Leadership Through Effective Conflict Resolution with Gary Neal

In this episode, we have the privilege of learning from Gary Neal, a seasoned product leader currently serving as the Head of Products at Ocado. With his extensive experience in the industry, Gary shares invaluable insights on conflict resolution, empowering teams, and driving product strategy. Whether you're a seasoned product management executive or aspiring to take on a leadership role, this episode is packed with actionable advice to help you navigate the challenges and excel in your career....

May 23, 202419 minSeason 5Ep. 51

Mastering Data Product Management: An Expert Discussion with Panos Lazardis

Introducing Panos Lazaridis: Your Guide to Data Product Management Mastery In this captivating podcast episode, we're joined by Panos Lazaridis, the Senior Data Product Manager at The Economist. With his wealth of experience and strategic insights, Panos is here to help you navigate the complex world of data product management and propel your career to new heights. Key Takeaways for Product Management Leaders: 1. User-Centric Approach: Panos emphasizes the importance of adopting a user-centric m...

May 21, 202415 minSeason 5Ep. 50

Navigating Product Management Leadership with Mariya Mladenova

In this insightful episode of the Product Team Success podcast, Ross Webb, your host, welcomes Mariya Mladenova, the esteemed Head of Product at Zalando SE. Together, they shed light on the pivotal aspects of Product Management Leadership, offering a roadmap to maximize your impact in the product management landscape. Dive into the conversation as Mariya shares her profound insights on hiring practices, team motivation, employee retention, and career development. Episode Highlights: The Agile Ap...

Mar 05, 202415 minSeason 4Ep. 48

The Strategic Growth of FARFETCH: Tiago Faria's Journey from 20 to 8000

Introduction: Welcome to a new episode of the Product Team Success podcast, where we explore the transformative journey of FARFETCH through the lens of Tiago Faria, Director of Product Management. From starting as an intern to becoming a key player in the company's strategy and product development, Tiago shares his experiences and insights gained while being part of FARFETCH's expansion from a modest team of 20 to a global workforce of 8,000. This episode is packed with valuable lessons on team ...

Mar 05, 202417 minSeason 4Ep. 49

Unlock PM success: Learn from Agata's 'to my younger self' advice

Dive into this special episode of the Product Team Success podcast, where host Ross Webb engages in a profound conversation with Agata Bugaj, the SVP of Product at FullStory. This episode is a deep dive into the invaluable advice Agata would give her younger self, navigating through the multifaceted world of product management. The focus is squarely on personal development and growth, steering clear of any promotional content for FullStory, offering pure, actionable wisdom for both budding and e...

Feb 28, 202417 minSeason 4Ep. 47

Boost Your Product Career Success: Learn Retention Secrets from Leigh Steed-Middleton today

In this enlightening episode of the Product Team Success podcast, host Ross Webb, welcomes Leigh Steed-Middleton, the SVP of Engineering and Product at Sedna. Leigh brings years of experience at the forefront of tech innovation, providing deep insights into the essential triad of acquisition, monetisation, and retention strategies that every product leader needs to master. Dive into a conversation that demystifies the balance between attracting new customers and keeping them engaged for the long...

Feb 19, 202416 minSeason 4Ep. 46

Master storytelling to boost your product career with Matt Fenby-Taylor

Dive into the world of product management like never before on this episode of the Product Team Success podcast, hosted by Ross Webb and brought to you in partnership with Amplitude. Today, we're joined by Matt Fenby-Taylor, the Chief Product Officer at ClearScore, who shares his profound insights on the transformative power of narrative and storytelling in the realm of product leadership. Unlock the secrets to accelerating your career by learning how to master the art of narrative, making every...

Feb 19, 202411 minSeason 4Ep. 45

Mastering the Commercial Edge in Product Management: Unlock Your Career Potential with Juan Christen

Welcome to this enlightening edition of the Product Team Success Leadership podcast. In today’s episode, we have the pleasure of featuring Juan Christen, a distinguished figure in the realm of product management and the former Chief Product Officer at William Hill. This conversation is pivotal for anyone within the product management sphere aspiring to advance their career by transitioning from an engineering-centric approach to adopting a more commercially inclined mindset. Key Insights: Commer...

Feb 01, 202415 minSeason 4Ep. 44

Ex-Amazon Bar Raiser's Crucial Advice for Fearless Career Advancement in Product Management with Sean O Neill

In this gripping episode of the Product Team Success Podcast, join host Ross Webb as he delves into the insightful world of Sean O'Neill, a seasoned Product Management leader whose expertise has been pivotal in shaping the future of the field. With a resume that spans over a thousand interviews as an Amazon recruiting bar raiser and significant roles at Tesco and Synchron, Sean imparts invaluable insights into climbing the corporate ladder in product management, both in the UK and on a global sc...

Jan 15, 202419 minSeason 4Ep. 43

Sales to Product: Key Lessons PMs Can't Afford to Miss from Ansul Rajkaria

Join us on Product Team Success as your host, Ross Webb, uncovers game-changing insights with Ansul Rajkaria, Director of Product Management at Schneider Electric. Today's episode is a must-watch for every product manager aiming to excel in their career. 🌟 What You'll Learn: Sales Skills - Your Secret Weapon in Product Management: Discover the overlooked sales skills that can make or break your success as a product manager. Ansul, with his unique experience transitioning from sales to product m...

Jan 10, 202413 minSeason 4Ep. 42

Boost Your Product Management Career: Ralf Maurer's Key Strategies on Category Management

Welcome to another insightful episode of Product Team Success, your go-to resource for elevating your product management career. Today, we're thrilled to feature Ralf Maurer, a luminary in the field of Category Management. 🔍 In this episode: CPO's Impact: Discover the crucial role of Chief Product Officers in shaping successful category management strategies. Collaboration & Execution: Learn how effective teamwork and execution are key to successful category management. Diverse Perspectives...

Dec 14, 202315 minSeason 3Ep. 41

Use These 3 Traits in Your Next Product Management Interview for Guaranteed Success

In this insightful episode of the Product Team Success podcast, we explore the critical traits and strategies that define exceptional product leaders. Host Ross Webb, in partnership with Amplitude, brings together four esteemed product management recruiters to share their unparalleled expertise. Dive into an enriching discussion that sheds light on what it takes to excel in the evolving landscape of product management. Show Notes: 00:00:00 - Introduction Welcome and overview of the episode's foc...

Nov 14, 202315 minSeason 3Ep. 40

Unlocking Longevity in Leadership: Nicolas Goubert on Why Retention Reigns Supreme in Product Success

In This Episode: Join me, Ross Webb as we dive into a pivotal conversation with Nicolas Goubert, who shares his mantra: retention over acquisition for sustainable business. Nicolas, the CPO at Ocean Technologies Group, brings to the table his seasoned playbook on leadership and empowering product teams. Key Takeaways: Retention Wisdom: "Acquisition is expensive, retention is key," says Nicolas. Unlock why it's the secret ingredient for business longevity. Leadership Journey: Nicolas takes us on ...

Nov 06, 202331 minSeason 3Ep. 39

Unlocking Product Mastery with Emmanuelle Mury: From Precision-Targeting to Revenue Revolution

Discover the trifecta of product success - Acquisition, Retention, and Monetization! Unearth game-changing strategies that the world's top companies swear by. This isn't just growth; it's a revolution in product management!" Welcome, innovators and game changers, to the "Product Team Success" podcast, your indispensable source for groundbreaking insights in the product management arena. I’m Ross Webb, here to navigate these insights with you. Today, we're zeroing in on the strategies that skyroc...

Oct 30, 202328 minSeason 3Ep. 38

Elevate Your Leadership: Mastering the Craft with Deloitte's Helene Amster Kopel!

✅ Prepare to be inspired as Helene Amster Kopel, renowned Product Leader at Deloitte, unveils the art of influential leadership in the realm of product management! ✅ "It's more than leading a product; it's leading growth, innovation, and people," emphasizes Helene, offering an insider's view into the multifaceted world of product management leadership. ✅ This episode isn't just a conversation; it's a masterclass in evolving from a leader to a trailblazer, understanding that guiding successful pr...

Oct 16, 202334 minSeason 3Ep. 37

Navigating Product Triumph: Noam Auerbach's Expert Guide to Growth Strategies

Tired of the same old product management strategies? Welcome to the Product Team Success Podcast , where we dive deep into the world of product leadership. I'm your host, Ross Webb, and in this episode, we've got a game-changer for you! Meet our guest, Noam Auerbach, a true visionary in the field of product management. He's the Vice President of Product Management at Spark Networks, and he's here to spill the beans on how to supercharge your product's growth. 🚀 Acquisition, Monetization, and Re...

Oct 10, 202328 minSeason 3Ep. 36

Mastering the Triad: Acquisition, Monetization, & Retention with Diogo Ribeiro Novaes

Join us in this compelling episode featuring the illustrious Diogo Ribeiro Novaes, the current Vice President Of Product Management at Tractive. Immerse yourself in a rich conversation that is teeming with practical insights, firsthand experience, and actionable strategies focused on acquisition, monetization, and retention. Ethics in Marketing: A Foundation for Genuine Acquisition Learn from Diogo’s journey as he underscores the paramount importance of ethical marketing as a cornerstone for gen...

Oct 02, 202329 minSeason 3Ep. 35