What do product managers, toddlers, and the Backstreet Boys have in common? The answer to that riddle is what drives my guest on Path into Product today. Meet Emily Holcomb, a senior product strategy manager with over 6 years experience. Today she shared how curiosity and questions lead her along the path from a part content manager, part business analyst to full product manager. Send me your success stories: pathintoproduct@gmail.com Follow Path into Product on LinkedIn. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/path-into-product/donations ..read more

Dan Barker, a self-described "recovering developer" found his way into product after various software developer and consulting roles. As a deep reader and experienced professional, Dan is very knowledgable about the craft of product management. He provides several recommendations for aspiring PMs—including several books to read. Have feedback for the show? Email us at pathintoproduct@gmail.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pathintoproduct/message ..read more

Chris Campos gained a love for business and customer relationships while working in the family business. He fell in love with products while working in an Apple Store. Now he’s a director of product at Ramsey Solutions. Hear his story, insights in how to become a product manager, and his recommended books for aspiring product managers. Have feedback for the show? Email us at pathintoproduct@gmail.com or take our survey:  https://forms.gle/STu2RYuM7qxG8fY47 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pathintoproduct/message ..read more

Logan Cottle has changed his mind about product management being a “cush” job. He was headed down the road of dentistry when a simple question began a journey into technology companies. First, starting as a Customer Success Manager, he gained a love for data and analytics and slowly made his way into product management. Logan’s story is a perfect example of making deliberate and iterative steps toward a career in product.  Have feedback for the show? Email us pathintoproduct@gmail.com or complete our survey: https://forms.gle/STu2RYuM7qxG8fY47 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcaste ..read more

In episode 21, Sarah Dethloff shares her unconventional path into product. With a background in journalism, Sarah decides to follow somewhat of a family path into teaching. After spending two years with Teach for America, she winds her way from "product lite" into her first "real product" role. Sarah's story is a perfect blend of accidentally falling into product management, finding a job based on family needs, luck, and talent. Her story will resonate with so many of you. Sarah is now Head of Product Strategy at Campfire.  Have feedback for the show? Email us pathintoproduct@gmail.com o ..read more

We often hear that people's path into product management is one part effort ten parts luck. Trevor Bruner shows us that it can be equal parts hard work and equal parts luck. Trevor has the most diverse work background of any of our previous guests. From an oil rig supervisor to a salesman, he has a great story that shows what doors determination can open for someone looking to get into product management. Have a product question or feedback for the show? Let us know here: https://forms.gle/BbHwHtfE62ccG8e16 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pathintoproduct/me ..read more

Daniel Falabella, Senior Director of Product at Duolingo, was on a path to be a business consultant, until he realized, as he says, consulting was a "scam." That insight led him to try his hand in a start up, eventually transitioning into product management. You'll find Daniel's contrarian and bombastic insights to be pragmatic and down to earth. He'll give you recommendations of books not to read and companies not to work for, and provide some really practical advice for being one of the top 10% of product managers. Have a product question or feedback for the show? Let us know here: https://f ..read more

Alicia French has a get-it-done approach to life and solving problems. After taking a difficult customer call while working in client success, Alicia has 24 hours to solve her customer's problem. This leads her to talk to all the people she can and presses forward, seeking an answer. Her tenacious journey ultimately led her to product managing the experience this customer was facing.  Have a product question or feedback for the show? Let us know by clicking here  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pathintoproduct/message ..read more

A self-described “maker,” inspired by digital encyclopedias and science fiction novels, Lance was awed by the potential that digital technologies could unleash for humans. When mentors finally convinced him that he was a product manager, he learned all he could through conferences, books, and thought leaders. Lance describes various paths into product, specializations or related role to product managers, flavors of product leadership, how to transition into product, and more! Have a product question or feedback for the show? Let us know here: https://forms.gle/BbHwHtfE62ccG8e16 --- Send in a v ..read more

Clement is never content. In his own words, he says, "If I see a pain, I want to go and solve it." Throughout his story, you see this idea play an important role. Eventually, his CEO convinces him to become an Associate Product Manager. From the moment Clement Kao speaks, you sense that he is a teacher and mentor; well, he is! He started his own company called Product Teacher, where he helps people break into product management or improve and succeed on the job. Give us some Feedback --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pathintoproduct/message ..read more