Product Coffee

About Product Coffee

Product Management Leaders share stories, advice, and thoughts on all things product over a cup of coffee. ☕️ Grab a cup of joe and join us to level up your product career.

Publisher

Product Coffee

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

29 May 2019

Latest episode

13 Jan 2025

Latest episodes

29 of 197 episodes have a transcript.

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   13 Jan 2025TRANSCRIPT

   197. Mastering Solopreneurship (w/Liz Steblay)

   In this episode of Product Coffee, Kevin sits down with Liz Steblay, a two-time entrepreneur, solopreneur advocate, and founder of PICA (Professional Independent Consultants of America) and the ProCo Agency. Liz shares her insights from over 20 years of consulting experience, including her six keys to solopreneur success, advice on pricing, and strategies to build wealth while doing work you love. 🎙 Topics Covered: Overcoming fear, uncertainty, and doubt (the “FUD Monster”). The importance of narrowing your niche and being memorable. How to grow and nurture your professional network for long-term success. Why running your solopreneurship like a business is essential. Tips for setting rates, pricing strategies, and transitioning to fixed pricing models. Building wealth as a solopreneur through smart tax and financial practices. Emerging trends in fractional leadership and productizing services. 📌 Episode Highlights: 6 Keys to Solopreneurship: Practical steps to thrive in self-employment. Vanquishing FUD: Identify and tame the fears holding you back. Be Known and Memorable: Tips for creating a distinct brand and reputation. Networking Insights: The power of outreach and building trust over time. Wealth-Building Tactics: Tax strategies, retirement planning, and financial management. Future Trends: The rise of fractional executives and solopreneur-friendly tools. 💡 Listener Homework: Try Liz’s “More Of/Less Of” exercise: Draw a circle on a piece of paper. Write “MORE OF” inside the circle and “LESS OF” outside. Jot down tasks and activities over the next week to clarify what energizes or drains you. 📚 Resources & Links: Liz’s Book: Succeeding as a Solopreneur: Six Keys to Taking the Leap, Winning Clients, and Building Wealth. (https://www.amazon.com/Succeeding-Solopreneur-Winning-Clients-Building/dp/1639090320) Learn More: Visit sixkeys.info (http://sixkeys.info) for Liz’s courses, book, and more. Platforms Mentioned: Thinkific (https://www.thinkific.com), Kajabi (https://www.kajabi.com), Squarespace (https://www.squarespace.com). ☕ About the Show: Product Coffee is your go-to podcast for insights, stories, and advice from product management leaders, served with a side of caffeine. Got Feedback? Share your thoughts, questions, or ideas for future episodes at ProductCoffeePodcast.com (https://www.productcoffeepodcast.com/#1). Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe!

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   16 Dec 2024TRANSCRIPT

   196. The Future of QA (w/Khurram Javed Mir)

   Discover how Khurram Javed Mir (https://www.linkedin.com/in/khurrammir/overlay/about-this-profile/?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base%3BaDRrD9aETy2DGtkad5Iwsg%3D%3D), Co-founder and Chief at Kualitatem, is revolutionizing quality assurance (QA) and software testing with automation and AI. In this insightful episode, Khurram shares his 15+ years of experience building a global QA consulting and product company, achieving TMMI Level 5 certification, and integrating AI into testing workflows. Learn about his journey from software test engineer to entrepreneur, the importance of embedding quality in every stage of product development, and how AI-driven test case generation and reporting can transform QA processes. Perfect for product managers, QA professionals, and aspiring founders, this episode offers actionable insights into problem-solving, team building, and the future of quality assurance. Connect with Khurram Mir: Khurram on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/khurrammir/overlay/about-this-profile/) Support Product Coffee: Merch: Get your Product Coffee mug and stickers at ProductCoffeePodcast.com (http://productcoffeepodcast.com/). Feedback: Share ideas or questions via a voice message—your input might be featured in an episode! Subscribe & Review: Don’t miss an episode! Follow Product Coffee on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app. Timeline: 00:28 Meet Khurram Javed Mir: QA Powerhouse 01:00 The Journey to Kualitatem 02:40 Challenges in QA and Testing 05:00 The Importance of Early Testing 06:48 Automation in QA 08:26 AI's Role in Testing 12:39 Future Trends and Opportunities 20:42 Founding Kualitatem: A Personal Journey 23:44 The Importance of Complementary Skills in Co-Founders 24:23 Securing the First Customer: A Journey of Persistence 26:39 Innovative Business Models and Customer Confidence 28:44 Learning from User Feedback and Product Evolution 32:05 The Role of Intuition in Product Management 33:29 Future Horizons: AI and Reporting Innovations 42:13 Balancing Work and Personal Growth 44:39 Final Thoughts and Advice for Aspiring Founders 46:05 Conclusion and Homework

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   9 Dec 2024TRANSCRIPT

   195. Trust, Teams, & Transformative Leadership (w/Bob Ainsbury)

   In this episode of Product Coffee, host Kevin Gentry sits down with Bob Ainsbury, Chief Product Officer at Granicus, for an engaging conversation on trust, team dynamics, and navigating complexity in the GovTech space. Bob shares his journey from software engineer to CPO, leading Granicus through remarkable growth—from a small team of 90 to over 2,200 people globally. Discover how Bob approaches platform strategies, integrates AI/ML to deliver customer outcomes, and fosters trust within government systems and communities. The discussion dives deep into leadership insights, including empowering teams, managing ADHD in high-stakes roles, and balancing long-term vision with short-term priorities. If you’re curious about scaling organizations, building trust in products and people, or actionable advice for leaders looking to make an impact, this episode is packed with takeaways for product managers at every level. Takeaways this week: • Challenge yourself to simplify and focus: What can you remove from your roadmap or scope to create more impact? • Reflect as a leader: How can your actions better inspire and empower your team? Tune in, level up, and discover how to lead with intention and adaptability. Resources: Kevin Gentry on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevingentry/) Bob Ainsbury on LinkedIn (linkedin.com/in/bobainsbury) 📍 Visit ProductCoffeePodcast.com (http://productcoffeepodcast.com/) for merch, voice messages, and more episodes!

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197. Mastering Solopreneurship (w/Liz Steblay)

Published 13 Jan 2025 · Transcript excerpt

[…] Companies are realizing that they don't necessarily need to have a product manager on staff full -time all the time when they can just contract with Kevin Gentry for certain research pieces or certain products. Or now, the new emerging trend is called fractional leadership, fractional executives. I think this is super exciting, because there's so many companies out there who need a head of HR or a head of product management but can't afford one on a full -time basis. So instead, they'll hire somebody for one day a week. Doesn't necessarily have to be one specific day, but let's say eight hours a week. […]

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Apple Podcasts (US)

4.2 / 5

5 ratings

Spotify

4.8 / 5

47 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 67 / 100

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Quality

95

Social presence

94

YouTube

0

Engagement

51

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