Product Game Plan

The Product Game Plan is a podcast for enterprise product managers. It’s about how to incorporate soft skill methods and data-forming activities into your existing professional operating model, so that you have consistent stakeholder alignment, and confident, informed decisions that render favorable outcomes. Join Heather J Smith each week, to learn valuable insights including how to gather customer insights to build or evolve your product , so that you solve your customer’s problems, why relationships matter for getting anything done, and what to pitch to secure product funding so that your customers have what they need to run their businesses. You can expect workshop-style episodes and interviews with experts to help you have prolific business results. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Product Game Plan is a business podcast hosted by Heather J Smith, with 16 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Heather J Smith hosts Product Game Plan, a business show with 16 episodes published.

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  Episode #15

  How are you crafting irresistible product pitches?

  Mar 26, 20256 minS1

  <p>Securing funding for your product isn't just about having a great idea. It's about telling a compelling story that resonates with stakeholders and decision-makers.</p><p>As product managers, we often get caught up in the technical details and forget the power of narrative. But here's the truth: a well-crafted story can make all the difference in getting your project green-lit.</p><br><p>In my latest podcast episode, I break down the art of creating a persuasive business case. I share strategies for synthesizing customer feedback, market data, and revenue impact into a cohesive narrative that captures attention...

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  Episode #14

  Does your team have efficient productivity touchpoint communication?

  Mar 13, 20257 minS1

  <p>As product managers, we often focus on the technical aspects of our role, but it's the soft skills that can make or break our success. In this episode of Product Game Plan, I share a recent experience that highlights the critical importance of communication touchpoints for productivity in enterprise product management.</p><br><p>I discuss how a simple check-in with a team member revealed a misalignment in expectations, leading to unnecessary stress and potential burnout. This situation underscores the value of open communication and the need for regular updates, especially in fast-paced environments where priorities can shift quickly.<...

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  Episode #13

  The Power of Human Connection in Building Thriving Business Ecosystems

  Mar 6, 20257 minS1

  <p>In this episode of the Product Game Plan, I share insights from my recent European event that highlight the importance of maintaining strong relationships with customers and partners. We'll explore how these connections can drive product quality, foster loyalty, and ultimately lead to business growth.</p><p><br></p><h2>Key Takeaways:</h2>Discover why product quality should be your top priorityLearn the value of human loyalty in business relationshipsUnderstand the power of continuous engagement with usersExplore strategies for creating effective customer and partner advisory forumsGain insights on building processes that support future strategies<p><br></p><p>BEST...

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  Episode #12

  How to forge exceptional customer relationships

  Jan 23, 202511 minS1

  <p>Building strong customer relationships is the cornerstone of any successful product strategy. As product managers, we often focus on features and functionality, but the real magic happens when we connect with our users on a deeper level.</p><br><p>I've discovered that forging meaningful connections with customers falls into two distinct categories: those we're just getting to know and those we've built a rapport with over time. Let's explore strategies for both scenarios.</p><br><p>KEY TAKEAWAYS</p><p>Cultivating New Customer Relationships</p><p>When approaching new customers or users, preparation is key. Before any interaction...

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  Episode #11

  3 Essentials for your funding pitch

  Jan 8, 20256 minS1

  <p>Before I ever book a meeting with my management to ask for funding, lay out a strategy for my product's needs, or ask for sponsorship, I make sure what I'm asking for is grounded in reality. </p><br><p>Therefore, you will need an accurate and believable pitch. Precise prioritization of what should be in your pitch requires real user data, which means you need a broad enough sampling of user feedback to prove out the story for your pitch. Anything less than hard facts will only embarrass you and risk your credibility.</p><br><p>KEY TAKEAWAYS</p>T...

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