
Everything Product Podcast
๐๐ Welcome to Everything Product, the ultimate channel for product management and tech lovers ๐คโค๏ธ! Whether you are a product manager, a developer, an entrepreneur, or just a curious geek, you will find something here to tickle your fancy ๐๐.
https://www.youtube.com/@everythingproduct
On this channel, you will learn how to create awesome products, master the latest technologies, and stay on top of the game in the fast-changing ๐ of tech. You will also get to see us talk about cool tech, interview product leaders, and share stories from the experts and innovators in the field ๐ง ๐.
Latest episodes

Aug 29, 2023 โข 20min
Project, Program, Product Management: ๐ต๏ธโโ๏ธ Unveiling the Mystery in โฐ 20 Minutes!
๐ Hey there, curious minds! Ever felt confused about the differences between Project Management, Program Management, and Product Management? You're not alone! In just 20 minutes, we're breaking down these often misunderstood terms, so you can excel in your career! ๐
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:46 Welcome and overview
1:08 Types of product management roles
1:34 Consumer product manager
2:23 Platform product manager
4:36 B2B product manager
5:05 Growth product manager
6:34 Technical product manager
8:40 Comparing product, program, project management
13:00 Project manager vs product manager
15:10 Avoiding project manager job titles
16:30 Evolving understanding of product roles in India
17:48 Key takeaways
Key Highlights ๐
The difference between a consumer product manager and a platform product manager
How B2B product management differs from consumer product management
Comparing product, program, and project management roles
Project manager focuses on execution, product manager focuses on strategy
Warning about project manager job titles masquerading as product roles
Follow us on:
Spotify: https://anchor.fm/everythingproduct
Learn more about the hosts:
Phani - [https://www.linkedin.com/in/phanivuyyuru]
Srinath - [https://www.linkedin.com/in/skotela/]
Sid:
LinkedIn - [https://www.linkedin.com/in/sidsaladi/]
Newsletter - [https://sidsaladi.substack.com/]
Twitter - [https://mobile.twitter.com/Sidsaladi]
๐ Here are more resources for you
๐ The Ultimate PM Launch Pad - Blast Off Your Career Now! ๐
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0KSCr65RCTOupMjArBvrML5VWUGzaKqt
๐งฐ Master the PM Toolkit - Equip Yourself for Success! ๐งฐ
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0KSCr65RCTM4acJOjQYFvOVMzfiEFlqE
โก๏ธ Stay Ahead of the Tech Curve - Charge Your Knowledge Now! โก๏ธ
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0KSCr65RCTMvYe4lAYpfdbDoNdPbA33o

Aug 22, 2023 โข 30min
E54 - What is Product Management?| Unlock the Secrets to Product Management Mastery ๐๏ธ
Join Sid, Phani and Srianth as they pull back the curtain on the fascinating world of product management.
Youโll get an insiderโs view of key responsibilities like problem identification, solution, and aligning teams. As former engineers turned PM rock, they also discuss common pitfalls to avoid as well as pro tips for stakeholder management, influencing without authority, and keeping teams focused. By the end, youโll have a wealth of wisdom to help fast-track your product management career success!
Youโll discover:
The surprising truth about what product management really is (and isn't) ๐ฒ
How to master the key aspects ๐ช and tackle the toughest PM challenges head-on โ๏ธ
Common mistakes to avoid on your journey to PM greatness ๐ซ
Pro tips and hacks ๐ก to align teams, influence without authority ๐ฃ, and create kick-ass products that customers love! ๐ฅฐ
With proven wisdom from the front lines ๐๏ธ, this power-packed video ๐ฅ will launch your PM career into the stratosphere โ๏ธ.
Take your product game ๐ฎ to the next level and smash your PM goals! ๐ฅ
Scroll down and hit play NOW! ๐
Timestamps:
0:00 - Introductions
0:45 - What is product management? Definition and overview
3:34 - How we became interested in product management
5:00 - Is product management taught in school?
6:56 - Most difficult parts of being a PM
10:06 - Key aspects and responsibilities
18:48 - Challenges during product development lifecycle
24:03 - Bringing teams back to the vision
Follow us on:
Spotify: https://anchor.fm/everythingproduct
Learn more about the hosts:
Phani - [https://www.linkedin.com/in/phanivuyyuru]
Srinath - [https://www.linkedin.com/in/skotela/]
Sid:
LinkedIn - [https://www.linkedin.com/in/sidsaladi/]
Newsletter - [https://sidsaladi.substack.com/]
Twitter - [https://mobile.twitter.com/Sidsaladi]
๐ Here are more resources for you
๐ The Ultimate PM Launch Pad - Blast Off Your Career Now! ๐
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0KSCr65RCTOupMjArBvrML5VWUGzaKqt
๐งฐ Master the PM Toolkit - Equip Yourself for Success! ๐งฐ
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0KSCr65RCTM4acJOjQYFvOVMzfiEFlqE
โก๏ธ Stay Ahead of the Tech Curve - Charge Your Knowledge Now! โก๏ธ
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0KSCr65RCTMvYe4lAYpfdbDoNdPbA33o

Aug 15, 2023 โข 17min
E53 - Revolutionize Your Work with ChatGPT Plugins ๐ค and Bard Integration โก๏ธ
Join Srinath ๐จโ๐ป, Sid ๐ค, as they dive into the latest AI advancements and how these tools can make product managers more productive!
See demos of ChatGPT plugins ๐ค a link summarizer and restaurant bot ๐ฝ๏ธ and more. Learn how Google is integrating their new AI Bard ๐น directly into Gmail, Docs, Sheets and more.
Watch as Bard whips up a PRD, improves a newsletter and even drafts a full email thread - all with just a few prompts โจ. Discover when you can start using these new AI productivity superpowers yourself!
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:58 ChatGPT Plugin Demos
3:16 ChatGPT Plugin Demos
6:28 Bard Demo in Google Apps
12:31 Accessing Bard
15:09 Outro
Follow us on:
Spotify: https://anchor.fm/everythingproduct
Learn more about the hosts:
Phani - [https://www.linkedin.com/in/phanivuyyuru]
Srinath - [https://www.linkedin.com/in/skotela/]
Sid:
LinkedIn - [https://www.linkedin.com/in/sidsaladi/]
Newsletter - [https://sidsaladi.substack.com/]
Twitter - [https://mobile.twitter.com/Sidsaladi]
๐ Here are more resources for you
๐ The Ultimate PM Launch Pad - Blast Off Your Career Now! ๐
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0KSCr65RCTOupMjArBvrML5VWUGzaKqt
๐งฐ Master the PM Toolkit - Equip Yourself for Success! ๐งฐ
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0KSCr65RCTM4acJOjQYFvOVMzfiEFlqE
โก๏ธ Stay Ahead of the Tech Curve - Charge Your Knowledge Now! โก๏ธ
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0KSCr65RCTMvYe4lAYpfdbDoNdPbA33o

Aug 7, 2023 โข 22min
E52 - ๐ The COMPLETE Guide to Crushing Behavioral Interviews for Product Managers! ๐ฅ
Join product superstars ๐ Sid, Srini, and Phani ๐งโ๐ป as they reveal their TOP SECRETS to acing behavioral interview questions at FAANG companies! ๐
You'll discover:
๐ How to customize your prep for Amazon, Google, Meta, etc. ๐
๐ The exact STAR method to structure perfect answers ๐
๐ Srini's #1 trick for nailing Amazon's leadership principles โ
๐ Why you MUST quantify results to demonstrate impact ๐
๐ How to craft failure stories (Meta's favorite!) ๐ฃ
๐ The simple 8-story framework Sid uses to ace any question โจ
Timestamps:
0:25 Meet the experts! ๐ค
1:21 Behavioral interview overview ๐
2:38 Tips to prep leadership principles ๐
4:41 Use the STAR method! ๐
6:18 Quantify results = impact ๐
7:59 Company approaches ๐ข
8:43 Decoding behavioral questions โ
10:08 Customize your prep! ๐ฏ
10:43 Share experiences ๐ฅ
12:33 Origin of Amazon principles ๐
15:39 Sid's 8-story framework โ
18:01 Amazon interview deep dive ๐
19:05 Crushing Meta interviews ๐
21:10 Wrap up & call for feedback ๐ฃ
Follow us on:
Spotify: https://anchor.fm/everythingproduct
Learn more about the hosts:
Phani - [https://www.linkedin.com/in/phanivuyyuru]
Srinath - [https://www.linkedin.com/in/skotela/]
Sid:
LinkedIn - [https://www.linkedin.com/in/sidsaladi/]
Newsletter - [https://sidsaladi.substack.com/]
Twitter - [https://mobile.twitter.com/Sidsaladi]
๐ Here are more resources for you
๐ The Ultimate PM Launch Pad - Blast Off Your Career Now! ๐
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0KSCr65RCTOupMjArBvrML5VWUGzaKqt
๐งฐ Master the PM Toolkit - Equip Yourself for Success! ๐งฐ
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0KSCr65RCTM4acJOjQYFvOVMzfiEFlqE
โก๏ธ Stay Ahead of the Tech Curve - Charge Your Knowledge Now! โก๏ธ
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0KSCr65RCTMvYe4lAYpfdbDoNdPbA33o

Aug 1, 2023 โข 30min
This Mind-Blowing ๐คฏ Chatgpt Code Interpreter Will 10X Your Productivity as a product manager ๐
Srinath, AI expert and OpenAI's Codeinterpreter enthusiast, joins the hosts in exploring the mind-blowing AI power of OpenAI's Codeinterpreter. Some interesting topics discussed include analyzing rideshare data, generating an Excel dashboard, optimizing resumes, and summarizing technical papers. They also provide tips for writing effective prompts and highlight the productivity enhancements offered by Codeinterpreter.

Jul 25, 2023 โข 41min
E49 - Crafting a Winning Product Manager Resume in 2023 ๐: Proven Tips and Strategies!
Welcome to an insightful episode where we decode the art of creating a powerful Product Manager Resume. Whether you're an aspiring PM, a transitioning professional, or a seasoned PM aiming for that coveted role, this video is your ultimate guide. Dive in as we break down real resume examples, discuss the most sought-after skills in the industry, and share insider tips to differentiate your application. Learn how to tell your story, define your value proposition, and make hiring managers take notice. Transform your career trajectory with proven strategies, all packaged in this one essential guide to a winning Product Manager Resume
Learn tips to make your resume stand out and land product manager interviews in 2023. We discuss how to customize your resume, write impactful bullet points, highlight metrics and results, and optimize each section.
Highlights for Product Managers:
- Customize your resume for each job by pulling keywords from the job description ๐
- Show metrics, impact, and results in each experience bullet point โฌ๏ธ
- Highlight PM skills: strategy, customers, data, and stakeholder management ๐ฅ
- Prioritize most recent and relevant experience ๐
- Keep resume design simple and readable ๐
- Include links to LinkedIn profile and any side projects ๐
- Research interviewers beforehand on LinkedIn ๐ต๏ธโโ๏ธ
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro ๐
1:02 Most important thing in a PM resume ๐ก
2:53 Resume as your marketing material ๐ฃ
3:30 Customizing for each job ๐ฏ
5:37 Optimizing resume for ATS keywords ๐
6:43 Using job description keywords ๐๏ธ
9:31 Key PM skills to highlight ๐
11:48 Quantifying achievements ๐
15:49 Education and certifications ๐
18:51 Formatting - white space, font size ๐๏ธ
21:34 Prioritizing recent experience ๐๏ธ
22:49 Resume design and formatting ๐๏ธ
25:41 Tools to improve your resume ๐ ๏ธ
27:38 Side projects ๐๏ธ
31:25 Resume templates ๐
33:29 LinkedIn profile ๐ผ
35:24 Researching your interviewers ๐
38:42 Final takeaways โ
Follow us on:
Spotify: https://anchor.fm/everythingproduct
Learn more about the hosts:
Phani - [https://www.linkedin.com/in/phanivuyyuru]
Srinath - [https://www.linkedin.com/in/skotela/]
Sid:
LinkedIn - [https://www.linkedin.com/in/sidsaladi/]
Newsletter - [https://sidsaladi.substack.com/]
Twitter - [https://mobile.twitter.com/Sidsaladi]

Jul 18, 2023 โข 27min
E48 - ๐ Is Product Management Really Dying? Product Manager Vs Product Marketing Manager
In this episode of "Everything Product," we dive deep into the pressing question: Is product management going away? Join Sid Saladi, Srinath Kotela, and Phani as they explore this topic in detail, spurred by a recent conference involving the CEOs of Figma and Airbnb.
Listen in as we dissect the roles of a product manager and a product marketing manager and their contributions to the success of a product. Hear firsthand reactions to the controversial statement that sparked the debate: the merging of product management into product marketing.
Highlights:
- Unpacking the controversy around Airbnb's approach to product management and product marketing
- The value of a product manager in today's diverse corporate landscapes
- How roles change based on the size of the company, the stage of the product, and the lifecycle of the product
- Insights on the impact of marketing and attracting customers on the role of product managers in companies like Airbnb and TikTok
Chapters:
- 00:01 - Introduction and backstory of the discussion
- 01:52 - Roles of product manager and product marketing manager
- 08:44 - Perspective on the varying roles in different organizations
- 07:30 - Skills that product managers and product marketing managers bring to the table
- 14:08 - How Product manager roles vary (Startups V/S Matured companies)
- 20:00 -How Product manager roles vary (SaaS V/S Hardware products)
Follow us on:
Spotify: https://anchor.fm/everythingproduct
Learn more about the hosts:
Phani - [https://www.linkedin.com/in/phanivuyyuru]
Srinath - [https://www.linkedin.com/in/skotela/]
Sid:
LinkedIn - [https://www.linkedin.com/in/sidsaladi/]
Newsletter - [https://sidsaladi.substack.com/]
Twitter - [https://mobile.twitter.com/Sidsaladi]

Jul 15, 2023 โข 22min
E47 - Threads App vs. Twitter: Unveiling the Power Struggle ๐ฅ - Will Threads Kill the Giant? ๐ฅ
In this episode of "Everything Product," we turn our attention to the recent launch of Threads, the new app by Meta. Join Sid Saladi, Srinath Kotela, and Phani as they delve into the implications of this new entrant in the social media landscape.
is Threads just an Instagram feature or a standalone app? Is it a Twitter copy or a Twitter killer? Listen in as we unpack these questions and more, discussing the strategies of Meta, the response from users, and the potential impact on Twitter.
Timestamps:
- 00:00 - Introduction to the topic of Threads
- 02:45 - Instagram's Strategy
- 07:44 - Threads- for educational content
- 09:44 - Threads- Weekness and Opportunities
-12:51 - Threads- for Content Creators
-15:48 - Threads- Other Explorations
Highlights:
- Insights into the launch and initial reception of Threads
- Discussion on the potential for Threads to be integrated into Instagram
- Analysis of the user acquisition of Threads compared to other platforms
- Examination of the potential legal and competitive implications of Threads' launch
Follow us on:
Spotify: https://anchor.fm/everythingproduct
Learn more about the hosts:
Phani - [https://www.linkedin.com/in/phanivuyyuru]
Srinath - [https://www.linkedin.com/in/skotela/]
Sid:
LinkedIn - [https://www.linkedin.com/in/sidsaladi/]
Newsletter - [https://sidsaladi.substack.com/]
Twitter - [https://mobile.twitter.com/Sidsaladi]
Tags: #ThreadsApp #Meta #Instagram #Twitter #SocialMedia #AppReview #SocialMediaTrends #UserAcquisition #LegalImplications

Jul 4, 2023 โข 31min
E46 - ๐ Measure What Matters: Mastering OKRs for Impactful ๐ Product Success ๐
๐๏ธ๐ Welcome to the Everything Product podcast! In this episode, product managers Srinath Kotela, Phani Vuyuru, and Sid Saladi ๐ง๐ฝโ๐ผ๐ง๐ฝโ๐ผ๐ง๐ฝโ๐ผ deep-dive into the concept of OKRs (Objectives and Key Results) and how they can help prioritize goals ๐ฏ and initiatives for product teams.
๐ง If you're a product manager seeking practical advice on setting and achieving goals for your team, this podcast episode is a must-listen.
๐ข We provide clear explanations and real-world examples of how to use OKRs effectively in your day-to-day work. ๐ผ Don't miss this opportunity to learn from experienced product managers and elevate your team's performance!
๐Highlights:
- What are OKRs
- When do product Managers use OKRs in the product-building process
- Discover how OKRs can help product managers prioritize tasks effectively ๐
- Understand the difference between outputs and outcomes and why it matters ๐
- Gain insights into best practices for setting and monitoring OKRs to hit company goals ๐ฅ
- Pitfalls of OKRs
Follow us on:
Spotify: https://anchor.fm/everythingproduct Learn more about the hosts:
Phani - [https://www.linkedin.com/in/phanivuyyuru]
Srinath - [https://www.linkedin.com/in/skotela/]
Sid:
LinkedIn - [https://www.linkedin.com/in/sidsaladi/]
Newsletter - [https://sidsaladi.substack.com/]
Twitter - [https://mobile.twitter.com/Sidsaladi]

Jun 27, 2023 โข 34min
E45 - From Engineering to Product Management: Our Personal Journey
Welcome to our latest episode of Everything Product! Today, we're excited to discuss our own personal journeys as we transitioned from engineering into the dynamic world of product management.
During this episode, we dive deep into the motivations that inspired our shift, the influential mentors who left indelible marks on our professional lives, and the strategic steps we each took in transitioning from engineering roles to product management.
We also highlight some of the potential pitfalls that can come with the transition from engineering to product management, especially the risk of becoming too solutions-oriented and losing sight of the need for a comprehensive understanding of the problem at hand.
Whether you're an engineer contemplating a shift to product management, or simply curious about what such a transition involves, this episode offers a treasure trove of firsthand insights. We'll share our experiences and reveal the secrets that enabled our successful career transitions.
Follow us on:
Spotify: https://anchor.fm/everythingproduct
Learn more about the hosts:
Phani - [https://www.linkedin.com/in/phanivuyyuru]
Srinath - [https://www.linkedin.com/in/skotela/]
Sid:
LinkedIn - [https://www.linkedin.com/in/sidsaladi/]
Newsletter - [https://sidsaladi.substack.com/]
Twitter - [https://mobile.twitter.com/Sidsaladi]