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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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00:32:12

Where Do Great Product Ideas Really Start?

The Product Porch ·

2025/12/09

Ever find yourself wondering if great product ideas really start with a problem… or if sometimes the solution shows up first and you just have to make sense of it? In this episode, Ryan and Joe dig into the messy middle of product discovery, where ideas aren’t magic and where PMs are constantly juggling customer discovery, internal requests, and the pressure to move fast.They share examples like Juicero and Google Glass, explore what actually makes an idea worth validating, and unpack how product

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00:41:08

Storytelling Made Simple: Building an Essential Skill

The Product Porch ·

2025/11/25

Every product manager knows the feeling: standing in front of a slide deck that’s full of facts but empty of feeling. You’ve got the data, the details, the deadlines — yet somehow, your message still misses the mark. The roadmap reads right, but no one’s moved by it.That’s where your journey begins.You’ve been the quiet architect — building, balancing, and bridging ideas — but now it’s time to become the storyteller. The one who doesn’t just ship features, but shapes futures. The one who can make

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00:38:46

Managing Up: The Product Management Career Skill No...

The Product Porch ·

2025/11/11

Ever been caught between wanting to show your boss you’ve got it handled and realizing later you probably should have checked in sooner? In this episode, the Porch crew dives into the often-overlooked skill of managing up.Joe, Ryan, and Todd share stories about times they got it wrong, what they learned from it, and how managing up is not about politics. It is about clarity, trust, and communication. They unpack how to balance initiative with alignment, how to navigate difficult managers (and their

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00:38:38

Product Market Fit Isn’t a Goal, It’s a Grind

The Product Porch ·

2025/10/28

What does product-market fit actually look like in the real world?Everyone’s heard it. A leader slaps the table and says, “Go get product market fit.” But what does that even mean?In this episode, Ryan and Joe sit down with Shardul Mehta, founder of Street Smart Product Manager, to unpack one of the most overused yet misunderstood phrases in product management. They dig into what PMF actually looks like in practice, how to validate real problems worth solving, and why it’s not a one-time milestone

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00:46:25

How to Show You’re the Product Manager They Want to Hire

The Product Porch ·

2025/10/14

Preparing for a product management interview can feel like trying to read minds—what exactly are they looking for? In this episode, Todd Blaquiere, Joe Ghali, and Ryan Cantwell break down how to position yourself as the clear top candidate by understanding what interviewers are really evaluating: Do you want the job? Do they want to work with you? And can you actually do the job?The team shares practical tips on how to show genuine interest, build rapport through authentic conversation, and

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00:32:42

Customer Experience: Your Product’s Hidden Advantage

The Product Porch ·

2025/09/30

Why are so many companies putting technology and cost savings ahead of the human experience? In this episode of The Product Porch, hosts Ryan Cantwell, Joe Ghali, and Todd Blaquiere dig into what’s really happening with customer service, and why product managers can’t afford to ignore it.They share personal stories of declining experiences and pockets of excellence, and explore how product managers can turn customer experience into a true competitive advantage. From using AI in customer support to

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00:36:11

Hardware vs Software Product Management: Same or...

The Product Porch ·

2025/09/16

Ever wonder if product management is really different in hardware versus software? In this episode, hosts Ryan Cantwell and Joe Ghali dig into the nuances — and the common ground — between these two worlds.From myths about MVPs and iteration to the very real challenges of supply chains, tooling, and long development cycles, they unpack what makes hardware product management unique. At the same time, they highlight the transferable practices both sides can borrow, from prototyping and discovery to

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00:37:03

Is Internal PM Real Product Management? Internal vs...

The Product Porch ·

2025/09/02

Some say internal product managers aren’t doing “real” product work. Ryan, Todd, and Joe aren’t buying it. In this episode, they dig into the differences between internal and external product management, and why shifting your mindset, not your products, can give your career the biggest boost.External PMs get the spotlight with customer growth, revenue goals, and flashy product launches. Internal PMs deal with coworkers as customers, adoption that’s often mandatory, and success measured in efficiency

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00:43:36

Position Yourself Like a Product: Product Manager Job...

The Product Porch ·

2025/08/19

Ever wonder how to position yourself in a job search the same way you’d position a product?In this episode, Todd Blaquiere and Joe Ghali welcome back resume and storytelling expert Nils Davis to talk about how product managers can stand out in a crowded job market by running their job hunt like a go-to-market strategy.We cover why resumes should read like short stories instead of laundry lists, how to uncover your true differentiators, and why research on the company and hiring manager is as

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00:42:33

Everyone Says “Outcomes Over Outputs.” No One Tells...

The Product Porch ·

2025/08/05

Ever get told to “focus on outcomes, not outputs”... and then left with absolutely no clue what to do next?You’re not alone. Too many product thought leaders drop this phrase like it’s gospel, but rarely explain how to apply it. It’s a slogan, not advice, and it leaves real product managers stuck.This episode is the antidote. We break down what “outcomes over outputs” actually means, how to tell if your org is too focused on shipping, and what practical steps you can take to drive real results. We

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00:42:21

What if You’re Wrong? A PM’s Guide to Assumptions

The Product Porch ·

2025/07/22

Ever wonder why people in your company speak in absolutes, when they’re really just guessing?In this episode, Todd and Ryan tackle one of product management’s sneakiest challenges: assumptions dressed up as facts. You’ll learn how to spot them, test them, and decide which ones are worth your time. They also share practical tips for how to push back on overconfidence without becoming the office buzzkill. You’ll get tools like hypothesis framing, assumption matrices, and yes, even a visual analogy of

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00:44:21

Working With Sales: Turn Tension into Trust

The Product Porch ·

2025/07/08

Why is it so hard for product and sales to get along?In this episode, Todd Blaquiere and Ryan Cantwell dig into one of the most persistent pain points in product management: why the product-sales relationship so often breaks down, and what we can do to fix it. Using role-play, real stories, and a few uncomfortable truths, they unpack how deal fit and product-market fit pull in different directions. Then they explore how to navigate those tensions without becoming the "chief no officer."You’ll walk

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00:43:18

The Product Management Rules You Can’t Break

The Product Porch ·

2025/06/24

Ever feel like you're following frameworks, but still not sure if you're actually doing product management?In this episode, Todd Blaquiere, Joe Ghali, and Ryan Cantwell lay out their personal tier lists to define what makes product management real. They debate which principles are fundamental laws - those you can’t break without breaking product - and which are just flexible preferences shaped by context.From "outcomes over outputs" to stakeholder management, the conversation challenges conventional

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00:39:05

Imposter Syndrome in Product Management: Why It Hits...

The Product Porch ·

2025/06/10

Why does imposter syndrome hit product managers so hard, and what can we do about it?In this episode, Todd Blaquiere and Ryan Cantwell dig into why imposter syndrome shows up so often in product management. From vague job descriptions to being accountable without real authority, they unpack what makes this role especially prone to self-doubt.We share personal stories, talk through common patterns like the imposter cycle, and ask the bigger question: is this about us, or the environments we’re

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00:44:45

This One Tool Will Save You and Other Product Myths

The Product Porch ·

2025/05/27

Ever feel like you’re doing everything “right” in product management—and still not seeing results?From Agile to OKRs to product-led growth, there’s no shortage of shiny techniques promising success. But what happens when these so-called solutions fall flat?In this episode, we dive into the myth of silver bullet solutions—those magic product techniques that are supposed to fix everything overnight. We break down which tactics get overhyped, why they often fail, and how you can avoid the common

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00:32:37

How Likability Can (and Can’t) Move Your Career

The Product Porch ·

2025/05/13

Does being likable actually help Product Managers get ahead—or just distract from what really matters?In this episode, we dig into the balance between likability and results in product management. Do you really need to be liked to succeed? Or is trust and respect what really drives your career forward? Todd, Ryan, and Joe unpack how likability plays out in real product work—and why understanding this dynamic can transform how you manage stakeholders and grow your career.You’ll leave with practical

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00:40:51

Rebelling Against Copy Culture

The Product Porch ·

2025/04/29

Ever feel like your product is slowly becoming just another version of the competition?In this episode, we talk about the pressures product managers and product leaders face when stakeholders push for feature parity and price wars. Joe Ghali, Ryan Cantwell, and Todd Blaquiere share real-world stories and practical strategies for resisting copycat requests, protecting your product strategy, and staying true to your customer value proposition.We’ll break down how to spot early signs of

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00:40:54

Is AI Saving Time—Or Just Making Us Busier?

The Product Porch ·

2025/04/15

What should you actually do when AI shows up in your job?In this episode, we take a grounded look at how product managers can respond when a new era of technology—like AI—starts shifting expectations. Drawing lessons from the past (like the rise of email and automation), we unpack what’s really happening to productivity, why it feels like workloads are increasing, and how to tell whether you’re falling behind or just caught in the noise.We also share real strategies product managers are using today

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00:44:00

Before You Say Yes: Interviewing Your Next Boss

The Product Porch ·

2025/04/01

Ever wonder how to tell if a product leader is actually good—or just good in interviews? In this episode, we talk through what strong product leadership really looks like, how to spot warning signs, and what to do if you’re not getting the support you need. We also cover the questions you should be asking when you're interviewing for a new role and how to make the most of a good leader when you have one.If you’re thinking about your next move—or just want to get better at working with your current

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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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