by SaaSy Moms
Welcome to SaaSy Moms, the podcast where tech-savvy moms navigate the intersections of SaaS, technology, career and motherhood. Hosted by two leaders in SaaS and moms, we tackle the challenges of balancing life’s biggest priorities: building and marketing exceptional products and raising exceptional humans. Whether you're solving product challenges or sleepless nights, SaaSy Moms is here to provide relatable stories, practical advice, and the occasional laugh. Join us weekly to empower your career and motherhood journey, one episode at a time.
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April 18, 2025
<p>Sassy chocolate: <a href="https://amzn.to/4k8YIjE" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://amzn.to/4k8YIjE</a></p><p>In this episode of <strong>SaaSy Moms</strong>, Wendy and Anya dive deep into <strong>how to land your first Product Management (PM) job</strong>, even if you're starting from scratch. Anya shares her personal journey—from working in M&A to breaking into PM, job hunting struggles, and how she climbed the ranks to Director. We discuss:</p><p>✅ <strong>Why PM is a senior role & why companies don’t hire fresh grads</strong><br />✅ <strong>The three must-have personality traits for a successful PM</strong><br />✅ <strong>Interview questions to test technical skills</strong><br />✅ <strong>How to transition into PM from other roles (marketing, support, engineering, QA, etc.)</strong><br />✅ <strong>Do you really need a PM degree? Or are courses enough?</strong></p><p>And of course, we wrap up with <strong>SaaSy Struggles!</strong> Anya, a new mom, shares <strong>real talk on surviving the newborn stage</strong>—from sleep tips and pacifiers to the reality of postpartum life. If you're a working mom balancing career and a little one, you need to hear this!</p><p>💡 <strong>Listen now for career advice, mom hacks, and SaaSy laughs!</strong></p><p>(00:00:53) Breaking Into Product Management- unexpected path to PM.</p><p>(00:03:20) Handling million-dollar decisions—why PM isn’t an entry-level job.</p><p>(00:07:50) Independent thinking, saying no, and making tough calls—do you have what it takes?</p><p>(00:13:30) No PM experience? Here’s how to break in the smart way.</p><p>(00:19:24) Your industry background might be your golden ticket into PM.</p><p>(00:26:14) Is it Monday? Friday? Who knows—life with a newborn is a blur.</p><p>(00:32:06) Sleep training or survival mode? Let’s talk real baby sleep struggles.</p><p>(00:43:06) Pacifiers, rocking, feeding—how to ditch bad sleep habits (without losing your mind).</p><p><br /></p><p>#ProductManagement #WomenInTech #SaaSyMoms #CareerGrowth #WorkingMoms #PMTips #Motherhood</p>
April 4, 2025
<p>Sassy chocolate: <a href="https://amzn.to/4k8YIjE" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://amzn.to/4k8YIjE</a></p><p>In this episode, we tackle a big question: Do you really need a marketing degree to become a Product Marketing Manager?</p><p>We break down:<br>✅ How to break into product marketing (with or without a marketing background)<br>✅ The must-have skills for PMMs—storytelling, curiosity, and cross-functional collaboration<br>✅ The importance of aligning product, sales, and marketing for success<br>✅ How to fast-track your career in SaaS marketing</p><p>And in our <strong>SaaSy Struggles</strong> segment, we get real about <strong>breastfeeding challenges</strong>, the pressure on new moms, and why "feed is best."</p><p>🎧 Tune in now for career insights, mom life, and some real talk! #SaaSyMoms #ProductMarketing #CareerGrowth</p><p><br></p><p>(00:00:01) Sassy Chocolate - Anna's favorite chocolate</p><p>(00:00:34) From Biochemistry to PMM: Wendy’s Career Pivot</p><p>(00:09:13) Doing the PMM Job Before You Get the Title</p><p>(00:13:42) Cracking the Code: How to Land a Product Marketing Job Without Direct Experience</p><p>(00:17:20) The Secret Sauce to PMM Success: Storytelling & Curiosity </p><p>(00:26:46) Making a 30 day Impact as a Product Marketer</p><p>(00:33:06) Sassy Struggles: The Realities of Breastfeeding</p><p>(00:36:01) Breastfeeding, change, sleep in this order!</p><p>(00:37:42) Feed or Breast is Best?</p><p><br></p><p>#ProductManagement #WomenInTech #SaaSyMoms #CareerGrowth #WorkingMoms #PMTips #Motherhood</p>
March 28, 2025
<p>In this episode, Wendy and Anya deep dive into <strong>product positioning mistakes</strong>—specifically, the consequences of placing a product in the wrong category. You will learn about the challenges of <strong>market fit, customer expectations, and competition</strong> when a product is misclassified, as well as understand why adding new features <strong>won't fix fundamental product-market fit issues</strong>. </p><p>SaaSy Moms is your insightful podcast about <strong>product strategy, marketing, and business growth</strong>! </p><p>(00:00:21) Tech glitches, but SaaSy moms are unstoppable</p><p>(00:01:16) The key to SaaS product success is Customer research</p><p>(00:01:50) Costly mistakes of marketing a product in the wrong category</p><p>(00:02:56) Real life case study: When a product was marketed to the wrong category in IT (MSP Industry)</p><p>(00:06:04) Product category defines customer expectations</p><p>(00:06:49) How we fixed the wrong product category problem—Step by Step</p><p>(00:08:13) Why adding features won’t contribute to product’s growth</p><p>(00:10:34) Adjusting positioning increased sales & reduced churn</p><p>(00:11:40) User insights that changed product’s trajectory</p><p>(00:12:48) The power of rebranding</p><p>(00:13:31) Defining right Product category is a key component of product success</p><p>(00:14:22) When changing your Product Category won’t solve your problems</p><p>(00:15:10) A case study when rebranding will not work</p><p>(00:16:42) Availability of resources determines your product strategy</p><p>(00:17:36) Navigating established markets</p><p>(00:21:16) Customer research</p><p>(00:23:32) Conducting customer interviews - step by step guide</p><p>(00:25:55) Product repositioning must be a cross-team effort</p><p>(00:28:27) SaaSy Struggles: Introducing a bottle</p><p>(00:30:02) Unfair demonization of bottle in society</p><p>(00:32:35) How introducing a bottle can help with mental health</p><p>(00:35:38) Happy mom = Happy baby</p><p><br></p><p>#ProductManagement #WomenInTech #SaaSyMoms #CareerGrowth #WorkingMoms #PMTips #Motherhood</p>
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