100: Advancing in a PM Career

In this episode of the How to Succeed in Product Management Podcast, marketing professor Jeff Shulman and The Product Management Center advisory board members Red Russak  and Soumeya Benghanem welcome Felix Watson Jr. (Google), Diego Granados (Paypal), Shyvee Shi (LinkedIn), and Andrew Nguyen to talk about advancing in a PM career. Advancing in a PM career is a mix of mastering your product, building strong relationships, and being a proactive problem solver. Seek guidance from experienced mentors and focus on honing your communication and leadership skills. It's about understanding your market, customers, and taking the initiative to grab opportunities when they come your way.   Disclaimer: All opinions of the speakers are their own.   What to Listen For: 00:00 Intro 05:41 What does it actually mean to advance your PM career? 08:11 Communicate your ambitions 10:26 Mentorship and solving the right problems 12:45 Navigating growth and titles 16:01 Treat everybody like your customer 19:59 What to learn early in your career 28:47 Early career mistakes 37:23 How to start working on strategy 42:43 Do you need an MBA to advance your PM career? 49:40 Finding mentors 53:42 Final thoughts