Mike Watson @ Product Party
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The “be sure to follow us on all the social medias for company updates” part of the canned job app rejection emails is weird to me. What’s the conversion rate of those CTAs?
March 11, 2025 at 11:20 PM
The “be sure to follow us on all the social medias for company updates” part of the canned job app rejection emails is weird to me. What’s the conversion rate of those CTAs?
I introduced New York pizza to my kid on a surprise 10th birthday trip to NYC this past weekend.
And while you all were pushing the boundaries of AI in my feed all weekend, I was busy pushing the limits of the human body by consuming 35 $1.50 slices.
10/10 would recommend attempting. 🍕
And while you all were pushing the boundaries of AI in my feed all weekend, I was busy pushing the limits of the human body by consuming 35 $1.50 slices.
10/10 would recommend attempting. 🍕
March 6, 2025 at 2:27 AM
I introduced New York pizza to my kid on a surprise 10th birthday trip to NYC this past weekend.
And while you all were pushing the boundaries of AI in my feed all weekend, I was busy pushing the limits of the human body by consuming 35 $1.50 slices.
10/10 would recommend attempting. 🍕
And while you all were pushing the boundaries of AI in my feed all weekend, I was busy pushing the limits of the human body by consuming 35 $1.50 slices.
10/10 would recommend attempting. 🍕
This kind of follow up really makes the random supporting comments to other folks on forums like Reddit or Substack worth it.
March 5, 2025 at 11:47 PM
This kind of follow up really makes the random supporting comments to other folks on forums like Reddit or Substack worth it.
The longer I spend in my tech career, the more I can relate to every scene.
We need an Office Space for remote workers.
We need an Office Space for remote workers.
a man in a suit and tie says that would be great while pointing at something
ALT: a man in a suit and tie says that would be great while pointing at something
media.tenor.com
February 9, 2025 at 8:38 PM
The longer I spend in my tech career, the more I can relate to every scene.
We need an Office Space for remote workers.
We need an Office Space for remote workers.
This week, I dipped into the benefits of trying out no code tools as product people.
If you’re making something awesome and aren’t the traditional SE building type, I’d love to hear about it.
open.substack.com/pub/productp...
If you’re making something awesome and aren’t the traditional SE building type, I’d love to hear about it.
open.substack.com/pub/productp...
The no-code revolution for product people.
This week, let's give a take on how we can tap in on the latest AI coding tech.
open.substack.com
February 9, 2025 at 4:21 PM
This week, I dipped into the benefits of trying out no code tools as product people.
If you’re making something awesome and aren’t the traditional SE building type, I’d love to hear about it.
open.substack.com/pub/productp...
If you’re making something awesome and aren’t the traditional SE building type, I’d love to hear about it.
open.substack.com/pub/productp...
Which AI tools are you all using to track/use all of this great user-centric data you're collecting?
I'm looking to try some new ones out and wondered if anyone has recommendations.
I'm looking to try some new ones out and wondered if anyone has recommendations.
January 14, 2025 at 12:27 AM
Which AI tools are you all using to track/use all of this great user-centric data you're collecting?
I'm looking to try some new ones out and wondered if anyone has recommendations.
I'm looking to try some new ones out and wondered if anyone has recommendations.
Use technology to streamline user feedback collection. Innovative tools like AI can analyze data trends, helping you understand customer needs more accurately and faster for effective product improvement.
January 10, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Use technology to streamline user feedback collection. Innovative tools like AI can analyze data trends, helping you understand customer needs more accurately and faster for effective product improvement.
Prioritize features based on both user needs and business goals. Use data to validate user needs, and align them with strategic business objectives. Remember, a product's success is balancing user satisfaction with business profitability.
January 8, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Prioritize features based on both user needs and business goals. Use data to validate user needs, and align them with strategic business objectives. Remember, a product's success is balancing user satisfaction with business profitability.
Are you fulfilled by the work you are doing?
Three questions to ask yourself and how small changes can make a big impact on your happiness.
www.linkedin.com/pulse/you-fu...
Three questions to ask yourself and how small changes can make a big impact on your happiness.
www.linkedin.com/pulse/you-fu...
Are you fulfilled by the work you are doing?
As we kick off 2025, it's a natural time to reflect on the year behind us and plan for the year ahead. For many of us, that reflection often stops at setting goals or ambitions for the year.
www.linkedin.com
January 8, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Are you fulfilled by the work you are doing?
Three questions to ask yourself and how small changes can make a big impact on your happiness.
www.linkedin.com/pulse/you-fu...
Three questions to ask yourself and how small changes can make a big impact on your happiness.
www.linkedin.com/pulse/you-fu...
One counterintuitive tip is to not over-prioritize customer requests. While it's important to listen to customers, focusing too much on their requests can lead to a product that tries to do everything but excels at nothing. Balancing customer needs with a clear product vision is essential.
January 6, 2025 at 5:31 PM
One counterintuitive tip is to not over-prioritize customer requests. While it's important to listen to customers, focusing too much on their requests can lead to a product that tries to do everything but excels at nothing. Balancing customer needs with a clear product vision is essential.
Merging passion with learning in 2025. Getting close to launching my first MVP on my first full stack golf app. Building everything from scratch. What are you working on this year?
January 6, 2025 at 2:02 AM
Merging passion with learning in 2025. Getting close to launching my first MVP on my first full stack golf app. Building everything from scratch. What are you working on this year?
Use technology to get real-time user feedback. It's a valuable resource for innovation. Understand their needs, solve their problems, and they'll guide your product's evolution.
January 5, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Use technology to get real-time user feedback. It's a valuable resource for innovation. Understand their needs, solve their problems, and they'll guide your product's evolution.
Product success is a team sport. Foster a culture of open communication among your team. Encourage diverse perspectives and use data-driven decisions to guide product strategy, creating a balanced blend of creativity and analytics.
January 4, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Product success is a team sport. Foster a culture of open communication among your team. Encourage diverse perspectives and use data-driven decisions to guide product strategy, creating a balanced blend of creativity and analytics.
So many crazy things happened last year in AI. I almost forgot about the Will Smith pasta. Can’t wait to see what we make in 2025.
January 4, 2025 at 1:48 PM
So many crazy things happened last year in AI. I almost forgot about the Will Smith pasta. Can’t wait to see what we make in 2025.
Embrace technology to gather real-time user feedback. Use this invaluable data to drive innovation, prioritize features, and ensure your product meets the evolving needs of your customer base.
January 3, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Embrace technology to gather real-time user feedback. Use this invaluable data to drive innovation, prioritize features, and ensure your product meets the evolving needs of your customer base.
I was doing research for an upcoming post and came across an interesting stat:
Only 45% of workers say they’re satisfied with their jobs.
Why do so many of us stay?
Only 45% of workers say they’re satisfied with their jobs.
Why do so many of us stay?
a young boy in a blue shirt says how 's work going ? it 's great
ALT: a young boy in a blue shirt says how 's work going ? it 's great
media.tenor.com
January 3, 2025 at 5:11 PM
I was doing research for an upcoming post and came across an interesting stat:
Only 45% of workers say they’re satisfied with their jobs.
Why do so many of us stay?
Only 45% of workers say they’re satisfied with their jobs.
Why do so many of us stay?
It's the beginning of 2025. A whole new year ahead of us. Time to ditch the old and bring in the new.
What are you planning to change with your day-to-day to make your 2025 the best year ever?
What are you planning to change with your day-to-day to make your 2025 the best year ever?
January 3, 2025 at 3:15 AM
It's the beginning of 2025. A whole new year ahead of us. Time to ditch the old and bring in the new.
What are you planning to change with your day-to-day to make your 2025 the best year ever?
What are you planning to change with your day-to-day to make your 2025 the best year ever?
Product managers should foster a team culture where data is not just a decision-making tool but a common language. This encourages objective debates, promotes shared understanding, and aligns strategies.
January 2, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Product managers should foster a team culture where data is not just a decision-making tool but a common language. This encourages objective debates, promotes shared understanding, and aligns strategies.
There's something that hits different with paid content.
Yet, many hesitate to spend on subscriptions without a compelling reason.
This week, I explore the world of paid content creators and share how you can use their strategies to market your ideas better.
www.productparty.us/p/tap-into-l...
Yet, many hesitate to spend on subscriptions without a compelling reason.
This week, I explore the world of paid content creators and share how you can use their strategies to market your ideas better.
www.productparty.us/p/tap-into-l...
Tap into lessons from paid content creators
Why do some ideas get attention and others don’t? Let's dive into how to use what works in your day-to-day.
www.productparty.us
January 1, 2025 at 2:18 PM
There's something that hits different with paid content.
Yet, many hesitate to spend on subscriptions without a compelling reason.
This week, I explore the world of paid content creators and share how you can use their strategies to market your ideas better.
www.productparty.us/p/tap-into-l...
Yet, many hesitate to spend on subscriptions without a compelling reason.
This week, I explore the world of paid content creators and share how you can use their strategies to market your ideas better.
www.productparty.us/p/tap-into-l...
Use technology to swiftly gather user feedback. The faster you collect and analyze user inputs, the quicker you can innovate and improve your product. Remember, your users are your best innovators.
December 31, 2024 at 5:31 PM
Use technology to swiftly gather user feedback. The faster you collect and analyze user inputs, the quicker you can innovate and improve your product. Remember, your users are your best innovators.
One counterintuitive tip is to embrace failure. It's common to avoid risks in fear of failure, but in product management, failure often leads to valuable insights. Failed projects or features provide lessons that help refine strategies and improve future product development.
December 29, 2024 at 1:37 PM
One counterintuitive tip is to embrace failure. It's common to avoid risks in fear of failure, but in product management, failure often leads to valuable insights. Failed projects or features provide lessons that help refine strategies and improve future product development.
How would you transition to “technical product manager” specialization when the role and concept doesn’t exist in your org? Can you stack a resume with enough side projects along with your traditional PM background to get interviews for these positions?
December 29, 2024 at 1:46 AM
How would you transition to “technical product manager” specialization when the role and concept doesn’t exist in your org? Can you stack a resume with enough side projects along with your traditional PM background to get interviews for these positions?
Embrace a digital-first mindset. Use technology to gather, analyze, and act upon user feedback swiftly. It's a goldmine for product innovation and continuous improvement. Remember, user experience is the ultimate success metric.
December 28, 2024 at 1:37 PM
Embrace a digital-first mindset. Use technology to gather, analyze, and act upon user feedback swiftly. It's a goldmine for product innovation and continuous improvement. Remember, user experience is the ultimate success metric.