
Product Bakery – The Product Management, UX & Design Podcast
In this Show, Design Manager Alex Dapunt, and Product Coach Christian Strunk are bringing people from all product functions together to talk about the key to build successful products customers love. This involves everything from Product Management to Design as well as Development and Marketing, breaking down traditional silos around these functions and fostering an open dialogue between them. Tune in for weekly interviews, discussions, and best practices that help you understand the whole product process.
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Aug 20, 2024 • 10min
#137 Time To Say Good Bye
This is the official end of the product bakery. Thanks to everyone who followed us for 4 years!
Tune in one last time!
If you want to stay in touch let's connect on LinkedIn:
Christian: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christianstrunk/
https://www.christianstrunk.com/
https://www.solopreneur-coaching.com/
Alex:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexdapunt/

Jul 16, 2024 • 28min
#136 The Lack Of Innovation
-SUMMER BREAK UNTIL MID OF AUGUST-
Is innovation dead? Do companies even innovate or just re-use and refine existing innovation?
This week, we discuss the necessity of innovation and what companies and teams can do to move forward.
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Jul 8, 2024 • 19min
#135 How To Create Design And Brand Systems
In this episode, Alex coaches Christian on how to create a holistic design and brand system that can be applied consistently across multiple channels.
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Jul 1, 2024 • 31min
#134 Why Product Manager Shouldn't Exist
This podcast challenges the role of product managers, emphasizing decentralized decision-making within teams and the importance of understanding company needs. The hosts discuss the varying perspectives on the responsibilities of product managers and highlight the benefits of team collaboration in driving decisions and innovation.

Jun 24, 2024 • 27min
#133 Finding Candidate-Company Fit
We discussed the current situation in the hiring and job market, addressing why hiring processes often drag on and the challenges encountered by both parties.
This is particularly hard when either a candidate or a company realizes, late in the hiring process, that there isn't a good fit.
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Jun 17, 2024 • 20min
#132 Knowing When Enough is Enough in Product Marketing
Check out our latest episode where we break down what makes product marketing truly effective.
We tackle the question of when marketing crosses the line into overselling, pointing out that it happens when your message doesn't match your product's real value.
Tune in for practical tips on keeping your marketing on track with what your product brings to the table.
Don't miss out!
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Jun 10, 2024 • 23min
#131 Why Strategic Expansions Fail: Researching the (Blue) Oceans
Even though we started talking about Jira and project management we've ended up on a crucial topic:
Expanding product lines vertically and horizontally.
We discussed the specific example of "True Fruits" a smoothie producer and some of their new products failed.
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Jun 3, 2024 • 21min
#130 Gen Alpha Rising: Addressing Ethical Marketing to Kids
A new generation is arising. Generation Alpha (A).
How will these people (children) develop and how do you address marketing and brand building for younger generations?
Is it ethically "correct" to target younger people?
Tune in to learn more.
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May 27, 2024 • 21min
#129 Clearing the Cache: Can We Overcome Tech and Design Debt?
This time, we talked about the current state of the tech world. We discussed what's happening behind the scenes based on general bad experiences with products, customer services, and more.
Will the internet explode? Tune in to learn more.
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May 20, 2024 • 27min
#128 Branding Strategies for Personal and Corporate Identity
Branding is more important than ever, whether for yourself or your company. In this episode,
Alex coaches Christian on the essentials of branding. Together, they discuss everything from crafting a clear mission statement to choosing the perfect color scheme for your brand.
Dive into our 'brand' new episode to discover Alex's approach to branding and how you can apply these strategies to your own brand.
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