Most PM courses are teaching you to fail interviews. I know that sounds harsh but here's what's happening:
These courses teach you to memorise frameworks—CIRCLES, STAR, BUS, AARM, DIGS.
So you show up to interviews and robotically recite: "Let me walk you through my CIRCLES framework... Comprehen...
Last week, I spent over 15 hours coaching people trying to break into product management, mostly Engineers and Designers making the leap to experienced professionals interviewing at Big Tech.
These conversations surfaced some uncomfortable truths about what it takes to land a PM role in 2026.
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Starting Conversations Is Awkward — That’s Normal
You walk into a room. You see people chatting. You stand by the snack table pretending to be busy.
We’ve all done it.
Starting conversations in networking sessions is awkward — especially if you're trying to break into a new field like Product ...
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Last week, someone got promoted to PM at your company. You found out when they updated their LinkedIn. The kicker? You'd been "networking" with the product team for months while they were quietly becoming indispensable. Here's the difference between what you did and what actually works.
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Let’s start with a belief that quietly holds a lot of people back:
“I’ll start networking when I’m ready to apply.”
On the surface, it makes sense. You’re not job hunting yet, so why bother?
But here’s the problem — by the time you need a network, it’s already too late to build one.
You’re t...
Here’s the truth about product jobs (that no one tells you)
Most PM roles don’t go to the best applicant.
They go to the best-connected builder.
That’s because PMs get hired through trust. And trust is built through relationships — not applications.
The job offer I landed at Kajabi?
It didn’t st...
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In the last edition, we talked about why doing a job search alone sucks — and how creating a small, focused Job Search Group (JSG) changed everything for me.
But just creating a group chat isn’t enough.
To really move the needle, you need structure. You need rhythm. You need the right mindset....
When I was first looking for a job, I made every mistake you could possibly make.
I was out there doing what most people do — sending out resumes like they were flyers, applying for anything that even sounded like Product. And when I did land interviews, I’d bounce from one to the next, thinking...
Hey friends,
Here’s something I’ve never shared publicly before:
📄 This is the exact Notion doc I sent that helped me land my PM role at Kajabi — before I even had an interview.
It’s not a case study.
It’s not a portfolio.
It’s just a collection of real product ideas based on my experience as a K...
If you’re a Business Analyst, Designer, Engineer, or Project Manager trying to break into Product Management, there’s a question that probably haunts you every time you hit “Apply”:
“Is this even the right PM role for me?”
You’re not alone.
The #1 Thing That’s Blocking You: No Clarity of Direct...
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If you’re thinking about a career in product management, you’ve probably wondered:
🤔 How much do PMs actually make?
🤔 Does it pay better than other roles like software engineering or consulting?
🤔 What’s the long-term earning potential in PM?
Let’s break it down.
🌍 PM Salaries De...
