Product Mastery Now for Product Managers, Innovators, and Leaders

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Welcome to Product Mastery Now, where you learn the 7 knowledge areas for product mastery. We teach product managers, leaders, and innovators the product management practices that elevate your influence and create products your customers love as you move toward product mastery. To see all seven areas go to https://productmasterynow.com. Hosted by Chad McAllister, PhD, product management professor and practitioner.

Recent Episodes
  • 543: Product leadership in complex tech companies – with Adam Feinstein
    Jun 9, 2025 – 35:51
  • 542: Research methods that drive smarter product management decisions – with Nick Cawthon
    Jun 2, 2025 – 16:38
  • 541: What product managers need to understand about portfolio management – with Colin Nelson
    May 26, 2025 – 40:10
  • 540: The essential strategic role of modern product management – with Steve Johnson 
    May 19, 2025 – 53:41
  • 539: How to cultivate an environment where innovation thrives – with Catherine Connelly
    May 12, 2025 – 32:09
  • 538: Improve your focus in a distracting world- with Jones Loflin
    May 5, 2025 – 19:42
  • 537: Step-by-step community engagement for your product – with Jake McKee
    Apr 28, 2025 – 39:41
  • 536: Every product role is a sustainability role – with Kaila Bryzgalski
    Apr 21, 2025 – 30:44
  • 535: What students at Daemen University learn about innovation that you should know too – with John Spero
    Apr 14, 2025 – 37:33
  • 534: Adapt Amazon’s innovation framework for product excellence – with Marcelo Calbucci
    Apr 7, 2025 – 17:04
  • 533: The brain science necessary for creating products customers are compelled to buy – with Laurier Mandin
    Mar 31, 2025 – 19:55
  • 532: Make problem solving fun and effective using a workshop approach – with Alison Coward
    Mar 24, 2025 – 18:56
  • 531: Using AI in risk-adverse industries – with Matt Coatney
    Mar 17, 2025 – 23:24
  • 530: How to craft your path from IC to Product VP – with Elizabeth Samara-Rubio
    Mar 10, 2025 – 37:50
  • 529: Is this the best AI-powered market research approach? – with Carmel Dibner
    Mar 3, 2025 – 32:01
  • 528: From startup founder to product success and why interacting with people is the big change – with Anya Cheng
    Feb 24, 2025 – 35:36
  • 527: The truth behind “CEO of the Product” – with Francesca Cortesi
    Feb 17, 2025 – 38:04
  • 526: How product management transformed Olay from a dying brand into a market leader – with Nancy Dawes
    Feb 10, 2025 – 49:32
  • 525: Use Jobs-To-Be-Done to sell more product or to make a better product? – with Chad McAllister, PhD
    Feb 3, 2025 – 47:34
  • 524: Why Moneyball is the best breakthrough innovation movie – with Bruce Vojak, PhD
    Jan 27, 2025 – 45:34
  • 523: #1 change to make OKRs work for you – with Ben Lamorte
    Jan 20, 2025 – 41:23
  • 522: Stop the stupid using proactive problem solving – with Doug Hall
    Jan 13, 2025 – 36:18
  • 521: Leadership Crossroads–What Every Product Manager Must Know Before Their Next Move – with Kimberly Bloomston, CPO
    Jan 6, 2025 – 40:48
  • 520: The future of AI in product management – with Mike Todasco
    Dec 23, 2024 – 37:41
  • 519: Product verification, most important of the 19 activities of product management – with Nishant Parikh
    Dec 16, 2024 – 19:11
  • 518: The non-obvious way to gain organization support for your ideas – with Doug Hall
    Dec 9, 2024 – 49:31
  • 517: How to conduct an AI Design Sprint – with Mike Hyzy
    Dec 2, 2024 – 21:28
  • 516: Strategic decision making in product management- with Atif Rafiq
    Nov 25, 2024 – 35:10
  • 515: Case studies of organizational growth through successful product launches – with James Whitman
    Nov 18, 2024 – 34:00
  • 514: What product managers who are consistently beating competitors know – with Jay Nakagawa
    Nov 11, 2024 – 32:06
  • 513: What product leaders need to know about making new product development work – with Jack Hsieh
    Nov 4, 2024 – 38:06
  • 512: Improve your product creativity by finding the right partner – with Leah and Phillip Abraham
    Oct 28, 2024 – 45:40
  • 511: Product insights from employee #1 after a $2.3 billion exit – with Chris Elmore
    Oct 21, 2024 – 42:32
  • 510: How to use these AI tools to create a product brief – with Brian Collard
    Oct 14, 2024 – 33:29
  • 509: Prototyping mastery for product managers – with Matthew Wettergreen, PhD
    Oct 7, 2024 – 41:07
  • 508: The practices of the most innovative companies – with 2024 Outstanding Corporate Innovator winner
    Sep 30, 2024 – 29:05
  • 507: Navigating the second product problem – with Greg Coticchia
    Sep 23, 2024 – 45:00
  • 506: Everyday practical innovation – with Jerry Fix and Terry Carroll
    Sep 16, 2024 – 39:51
  • 505: What you don’t know about product innovation limits your influence – with Chad McAllister, PhD
    Sep 9, 2024 – 49:29
  • 504: Market Research for Product Innovation – with Chip Chomyn
    Sep 2, 2024 – 46:15
  • 503: AI is coming for your culture and product team – how to get ready – with Tiffany Prince
    Aug 26, 2024 – 39:14
  • 502: Use LAUNCH Code to ease the overwhelm when launching a B2B product – with James Whitman
    Aug 19, 2024 – 40:23
  • 501: How product managers can build people-first cultures – with Gary Harpst
    Aug 5, 2024 – 39:06
  • 500: Evolving trends in product management: What every PM and VP Needs to Know – with Tony Ulwick
    Jul 29, 2024 – 53:23
  • 499: How to implement a 2-hour design sprint to solve complex problems – with Teresa Cain
    Jul 22, 2024 – 33:31
  • 498: Real-world use of product life cycle management – with John Rovnan
    Jul 15, 2024 – 31:55
  • 497: Mastering product management strategy – with Andreas Maihoefer
    Jul 8, 2024 – 32:22
  • 496: Navigating career changes and personal growth as a product manager – with Tom Leung
    Jul 1, 2024 – 32:34
  • 495: The reframing secret to getting a product management job – with Mary Baird
    Jun 24, 2024 – 27:39
  • 494: Developing Skills in Product Management and Leadership – with Chad McAllister, PhD
    Jun 17, 2024 – 34:57
Recent Reviews
  • CatConnelly
    Insightful and Diverse Voices in Product Leadership
    Product Mastery Now stands out for the impressive range of leaders Chad brings onto the show, from startup founders to corporate product execs. Each episode delivers practical takeaways and meaningful conversations. A must-listen for anyone serious about product leadership and innovation.
  • Rght#32
    Essential Listening for Product Management Mastery
    In my search for insightful podcasts on product management, I found Chad McAllister's "Product Mastery Now" podcast to be one of the most informative resources available. This free podcast simplifies the seven key knowledge areas essential for product mastery, making the content both comprehensive and immediately actionable. With years of episodes under its belt, the breadth of topics and depth of content are truly impressive. Each episode comes with an action guide, enhancing its practical value. Chad regularly features industry thought leaders, practitioners, strategists, and academics as guests, offering diverse perspectives. When I reached out to Chad, I was pleasantly surprised and incredibly grateful that he took the time to connect with me. He is a genuine person, and his podcast is a true reflection of his personality and passion for the field. If you're serious about mastering product management, I highly recommend giving "Product Mastery Now" a listen. It's a valuable resource that will undoubtedly enrich your understanding and practice in the field.
  • Dan Balcauski
    Great content
    This show has a lot of great content! Chad does an awesome job in interviewing guests and presents the information clearly. Lots of actionable takeaways. If you are in the product space (or would like to learn more), this show MUST be on your playlist.
  • malfoxley
    Great show!
    Chad, host of the podcast, highlights all aspects of having a successful business and more in this can’t miss podcast! The host and expert guests offer insightful advice and information that is helpful to anyone that listens!
  • RWlistens
    A MUST for product people!
    Insightful and relevant!
  • Joshill:)
    Quality stuff here
    Thanks Chad for bringing guests onto your show that shed light on the topics that really matter to industry pros in product management, research and team work.
  • tommye w-c
    Love it!
    Tons of actionable information!
  • Max L's Mom
    Excellent for any product person!
    I have 23 years product experience from startup to high growth and I learn something from every single episode. Thank you for sharing!
  • Jennifer Kahnweiler
    A brilliant host
    I have been a guest on many podcasts and Chad’s ranks up there at the top. He was so prepared and shared his own stories without dominating the discussion. Our conversation on creating introvert-friendly workplaces and leaders was free flowing and we covered so much ground. I am looking forward to be invited back again!
  • Alber19
    Great podcasts!
    I recently met Chad personally and I learned a lot from him as a skilled innovator. His podcasts and the guests are amongst the best in the industry. I highly recommend it!
  • J. Barshop
    Awesome show, highly recommend!
    Chad and his guests provide some incredibly actionable and compelling content on how to effectively pioneer and foster innovation. Highly recommend listening and subscribing to The Everyday Innovator if you want the knowledge AND mindsets to stay sharp and agile in this era of disruption (and reach your overall business goals as a result)!
  • Kmizzle801
    Great Resource
    I really appreciate this resource. Having all of this great product information and discussion in the palm of my hand is amazing. I’ve been listening every morning. Keep up the good work!
  • sgbowden
    Great podcast
    Great information for innovation practitioners.
  • One to try
    Best PM podcast out there
    I'm a Product Management podcast junkie. This is, hands down, my favorite. The topics and speakers are tip top, and the best part is the engaging conversational tone. It is as if you're in the room having a delightful conversation with interesting experts over coffee. A fun listen.
  • MaggieBoosh
    Product Manager
    This podcast was recommended to me when I first started in the Product Managment role -- and it has been an invaluable resource! Unlike other Podcasts, it focuses more on a topic than a person-- I want to learn secrets to sucess, not join a fan club. Chad's interview style has a great way of drilling down into the meat of the topic and pulling out the most essential elements. If you are looking for a smart podcast that will help you to broaden your skill set, this is the one.
  • @4myLocal
    Chad is Awesome!
    Chad is amazing, his guests are also, but Chad has a great ability to take the complex and make it actionable. I trust Chad you should too!
  • Gj83711
    Valuable PM lessons !
    This is one of the best podcasts on Product Management. Thank you for doing this Chad!
  • Tom Morkes
    great show
    Chad is a great host, and brings on quality guests. I always learn something new.
  • Pi Innovation
    Insightful, Relevant, and Useful Interviews
    The host of The Everyday Innovator, Chad McAllister, brings his expertise and insights to his interviews. And what a line-up of interviews! These are serious experts who know innovation and all the related fields, with yers of experience and accomplishment. The discussions are as comfortable and casual as a water-cooler conversation, but filled with useable wisdome. This is an excellent program!
  • UnlovedCupcake
    Amazing podcast!
    Good interviews with people that have a lot of useful tips and tools for all kinds of innovators out there. Thank you!
  • PsychoDesign
    Everyday Innovator
    Easy to listen to, great content!
  • parikshit
    Very Insightful!
    The podcasts are a great resource for Product Managers, and provide a lot of insights. Would also recommend subscribing to the PIE blog which has a collection of curated articles besides learnings from the interviews.
  • sdewald505
    Excellent podcast!
    I discovered this podcast through a referral, listened to one episode, and then immediately downloaded every past episode. I'm a podcast junkie and I have been looking for a podcast about product management because I'm always trying to learn new ideas. I've been a product manager for over ten years, so experienced PMs and those entering the field will thoroughly enjoy this podcast.
  • PaulFreed
    Interesting & relevant
    Really enjoy hearing Chad’s insightful questions, natural conversation flow and practical tips I can use right away.
  • McGAhan family
    An outsider (copywriter) is inspired!
    As a copywriter, I’m always looking for great discussions about marketing, and selling, so I’m coming at these interviews from a bit of an outsider's point of view. To me, “innovation” is innovation, no matter what your industry, so I jumped in, and I’m glad I did! I am intrigued by the wide range of professionals Chad McAllister selects, and impressed with the interviews and ideas expressed. After three episodes, I’ve come away with very distinct, new ideas about the way people think about products, what they want, How folks aim to provide the “right thing" and what customers think or say they want. It’s really fascinating! A great resource for marketers, as well as product innovators. Looking forward to more.
  • JohnLatham
    Framework Creator
    This podcast provides engaging content from a wide variety of innovators, examples, industries etc. While I spend most of my time focused on management innovation, I am able to draw lessons and insights from the innovators featured in these podcasts to inform my work. Thanks Chad - Looking forward to many more episodes!
  • Colorado 2658
    Everyay Innovator Series
    I have listen to four of the The Everyday Innovator podcast to date. Each podcast so far has provided a good half hour or so of insightful commentary from innovators in the field. I like the way different industries are represented and the way listening to the podcasts have pushed me to think about new possibilities within my own industry and company. Looking forward to listen to a few more of the podcast in coming weeks.
  • Product Manager in the Making
    Finally! Helpful interviews for product managers.
    I'm glad I subscribed! The few discussions I've listened to have already helped me develop as a product manager. Keep 'em coming!
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