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The Product Porch

Ryan Cantwell, Todd Blaquiere, Joe Ghali

On The Product Porch, every topic is a product topic. Dive into casual conversations on product management and career growth, woven with pop culture and real-life insights. Each episode offers actionable takeaways as the hosts tackle pressing questions and challenges in the product field. Settle in with Joe Ghali, Ryan Cantwell, and Todd Blaquiere!

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00:44:35

User Discovery: How to Reach the Right People

The Product Porch ·

2025/03/18

Every product manager hears it: “Go talk to users.” But what if you don’t know how to find them? In this episode of The Product Porch, hosts Todd Blaquiere, Joe Ghali, and Ryan Cantwell tackle the challenge of getting in front of the right users for discovery—without relying on guesswork.We explore real-world strategies for identifying and connecting with users, whether you’re working in B2B or B2C. How do you leverage customer success and sales teams? What’s the best way to reach users when there’s

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00:42:03

How To Prototype 4X Faster With AI

The Product Porch ·

2025/03/04

AI is transforming product management, but where does it actually fit in your workflow? In this episode of The Product Porch, Zac Hays, Chief Product Officer at Luxury Presence, shares how his team used AI-powered prototyping to cut their design sprint time in half and generate 12 prototypes in a single day.Ryan, Todd, and Joe dig into what worked, what didn’t, and how AI is changing the product playbook. You’ll learn practical ways to integrate AI into your process, why speed doesn’t mean

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00:43:02

PM Soft Skills That Matter

The Product Porch ·

2025/02/18

Are soft skills the secret weapon of great product managers? In this episode of The Product Porch, hosts Todd Blaquiere and Joe Ghali welcome special guest Claudia Saleh, Lead Product Manager at The Walt Disney Company, to break down the essential soft skills every PM needs—and why they matter.We explore real-world insights—including how soft skills shape leadership at Disney—and tackle big questions like: Can emotional intelligence be developed? How do great PMs navigate difficult stakeholders? And

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00:44:14

Two Roles One Job The PM and PMM Dilemma

The Product Porch ·

2025/02/04

Should Product Managers and Product Marketing Managers be separate roles or one? In this episode of The Product Porch, we break down their key differences, where they overlap, and how organizations define their responsibilities.We share real-world examples—including how Airbnb structures these roles—and tackle big questions like: Who owns the buying journey? Where should PMMs report? And how does role clarity drive product success? With fun analogies and practical insights, this episode will help

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00:40:28

What Product Managers Get Wrong About UX

The Product Porch ·

2025/01/21

Are you struggling to navigate the overlap between Product Management and User Experience roles?In this episode of The Product Porch, we dig into the common friction between PMs and UX Teams, starting with a question from a listener about role clarity. We explore where the two roles typically overlap—like discovery—and discuss how both contribute unique value to solving problems. You’ll hear about prioritization techniques like the “IFD” method, the importance of team working agreements, and

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00:43:26

AI's Impact on Product Management

The Product Porch ·

2025/01/07

Are you worried about how AI might impact your career in product management?Don’t let uncertainty hold you back. Join us for this special episode of The Product Porch, where we welcome special guest Dean Peters and dive into the AI trends every product manager needs to know. We’ll explore how AI is transforming the role of product managers, from decision-making and prioritization to stakeholder collaboration and strategic planning.You’ll gain actionable insights on using AI as a tool to enhance your

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00:46:55

Ace Your Annual Performance Review

The Product Porch ·

2024/12/24

Is your experience with annual performance reviews anxiety-inducing? Stop sweating, and join us for this episode of The Product Porch, where we discuss strategies product managers need to ace their annual performance reviews. From framing your accomplishments to overcoming common review pitfalls, we’ll show you how to turn your review into an opportunity for recognition and growth. You’ll leave with practical tips to effectively communicate your value, align with leadership expectations, and set the

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00:39:53

Battling Product-Market Drift

The Product Porch ·

2024/12/10

Is your product losing traction or failing to grow? You might be experiencing product-market drift—the silent killer of product success. In this episode, we are joined by David Nash, who helps us spot the warning signs and shows you how to realign with customer needs, market trends, and evolving technologies. Learn how to stay ahead of the drift with actionable strategies that ensure your product remains relevant and continues to deliver value. Don’t let your hard work go to waste—listen in and

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00:45:12

Navigating Product Team Cultures

The Product Porch ·

2024/11/26

Are you unsure how your Product Manager responsibilities fit into your team’s dynamics? Struggling to define your Product Manager job or wondering what it takes to thrive in your role? In this episode, we label different product team culture types, explore their anti-patterns, and discuss the types of people who perform best in each environment. Along the way, we break down the Product Manager definition within these settings and highlight essential skills for Product Managers to succeed. Think of

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00:41:20

Clarifying Unclear Product Manager Requests

The Product Porch ·

2024/11/12

1:42 - Meet Jeff and his big question for product managers: "How can we ensure we have the right understanding from our leaders?"4:30 - Ryan emphasizes the importance of focusing on outcomes over outputs to clarify product manager responsibilities.7:35 - Todd jokes about where their "outputs over outcomes" tattoo should go.9:20 - Ryan urges product managers to seek clarity when they don’t understand the "why" behind a request.10:30 - Todd shares a story from his LA Times days on asking for

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00:44:18

Understanding Your PM Spikes

The Product Porch ·

2024/10/29

Episode Description1:00- Meet Nils Davis2:47- Nils reminds us that Product Managers are really “Unicorns” in the workforce7:00- Nils shares his favorite phrase as a Product Manager “Your obvious is your art”8:47- Nils shares the pros/cons of understanding your “spike”10:03- We discuss how it's difficult to share our superpower with the people that surround us12:08- Nils shares the different ways we can discover our PM spike/superpower15:45- Todd shares the struggle with asking for feedback to

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00:44:49

Executing Product Solutions

The Product Porch ·

2024/10/15

2:15 What are the Product Management trends everyone is talking about4:30- Todd asks the question: Are we focusing on the problem at the expense of the solution? 7:00- Joe explains why he believes we have over-indexed on some of the common PM themes10:05- We are getting paid to deliver- reality check for all PMs11:45- Ryan tells how this is a struggle for Type A personalities 13:16- Todd walks us through his approach to move to execution (from high-level concepts to delivery)14:21- Joe’s shares an

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00:43:32

Layoffs in Product Management

The Product Porch ·

2024/10/01

1:22 The fellas discuss their favorite Ken phrase1:44- Ken tells us what it means to be a product management truth teller5:16- What can we do as product managers to become more valuable?8:35- One of the first steps- What goal are you trying to achieve and how can I help you get there?10:30- Ken tells us why you should spend 20 min a week interviewing a customer12:55: Todd outlines why experimentation is critical for a product manager16:45- The team discuss the product management anti-patterns we

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00:48:22

The Product Manager as a Player-Coach

The Product Porch ·

2024/09/17

1:22- Joe explains why the role of Product Player Coach role is a cop-out2:51- Todd uses data to say how it can work and leverages his love of the NBA to demonstrates why5:34- We discuss what success looks like for a Product Manager Player Coach 10:02- Ryan walks us through how we resolved the challenges associated with this hybrid role13:32- Todd walks us through the disadvantages of the hybrid PM/Coach role16:03- Joe emphatically tells us why Product Managers must be successful at relationships-

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00:53:46

Transforming product setbacks into success

The Product Porch ·

2024/09/03

1:30 Ryan ponders what product failure means?3:37 The true definition of failure is identified6:33 Todd speaks to the categories of product failure9:33 Todd assumes the role of therapist and tells Ryan and Joe they didn’t fail 12:13- We discuss how we turn failure into a learning opportunity15:06- Joe discusses the most underrated product management skill19:08- We bring back the Jobs to be done framework when dealing with our co-workers22:25- Todd shares a tip on how manage friction with a

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00:47:20

Silly Product Management Terms Draft

The Product Porch ·

2024/08/21

1:07 – Joe kicks off the discussion on useless product management terms.1:49 – We start the PM Jargon Draft, with Todd winning the #1 pick.3:04 – Todd and Ryan’s #1 pick: "CEO of the Product" – no surprise, Mel Kiper agrees.4:23 – Joe’s #1 pick: "Customer Centric" (he’s salty he couldn’t trade for the #1 pick).6:07 – Todd discusses how every healthcare company is "patient-first" – shouldn’t we all be patient-first in healthcare?7:14 – Ryan questions "Productize" – is it a verb? A new word in the

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00:42:46

Product Principles In Real Life

The Product Porch ·

2024/08/06

Ryan tells us how he leveraged PM principles recently for his mulch project ( 0:45)Joe shows us how Ryan applied the Jobs to Done framework to Ryan’s approach (3:00)We discuss how often we apply PM Principles creep into our life (5:00)Todd discusses how Problem Framing can be applied in real-world scenarios (12:00)Joe gives us a review of the Broadway Show “Heart of Rock and Roll” (20:00)Ryan walks us through dot voting techniques for family (21:00)Todd experiments with Tiny Acts of Discovery

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00:50:33

Rebranding the Product Manager Title

The Product Porch ·

2024/07/23

Product Champions: a new title for PMs (1:00)Airbnb gets rid of product manager title (3:45)Chief No Officer / Head of No / Innovation Sponge / Walking Roadblock / Killer of Dreams, (5:55)Superman, Smokey the Bear and Lil Smokies, and User Psychologists (12:15)Group Therapist, Anger Manager, and The Negotiator (15:20)Outcome Architect and Director of Opinions (19:00)Aladdin and Product Genie wishing rules (22:30)Provlemologist and Innovation Specialists (27:15)The Fortune Teller, Product Facilier,

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00:49:24

How Much Does Industry Experience Matter

The Product Porch ·

2024/07/10

Ryan emphatically explains why you don’t need experience for a PM job (2:11)Joe shares why it isn’t a black/white answer (4:20)The danger in over-indexing to hiring for experience (8:30)The value of mentorships to overcome a lack of industry experience (18:00)Ryan walks us through the beginners mindset as a product leader (23:00)Find fit for the role - don’t rely on the experience - how long does it take to be great at product discovery (28:00)Ryan tell us why he hates the term “fail fast”

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00:42:06

The Dark Side of Product Management

The Product Porch ·

2024/07/09

Ryan’s story - struggle with plastic bags - being environmentally responsible (:58)Jobs to be Done is a PM’s superpower (5:00)Using the empathy superpower for evil (6:00)Using the storytelling for evil (8:14)Navigating Righteous Path of Product Management (13:20)Using the planning superpower for evil (17:00)Avoiding stakeholders that get in your way (20:15)Why shouldn't we pursue the dark side of product management (22:00)How do you know when your employees are looking for impact but doing it in a

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