Supra Insider

Welcome to another episode of Supra Insider. This time, Marc and Ben explore the timely topic of taking time off. Recently returning from their own breaks, they share experiences, insights, and reflections on the value of truly unplugging. The conversation delves into their activities during time off, common challenges of stepping away from work, and effective strategies for fully disconnecting. They also discuss the personal benefits experienced and the lessons learned, which they are excited to apply moving forward.For anyone considering a break or just returning from one, this discussion is meant to inspire and offer practical advice on making the most of downtime.All episodes of the podcast are also available on Spotify, Apple and YouTube (video).New to the pod? Subscribe below to get the next episode in your inbox 👇In this episode, we covered the following topics:* The importance of taking time off and its benefits for both personal well-being and professional growth* Common concerns and challenges people face when disconnecting from work* Strategies for fully unplugging and making the most of time away* Insights on how time off can lead to renewed energy, clarity, and focus* Reflections on maintaining balance between work and personal life* Practical tips for planning and preparing for time off effectively* And more!If you’d like to watch the video of our conversation, you can catch that on YouTube:Links:* Ben: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benerez/* Marc: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcbaselga/If you enjoyed this conversation, please share it with a friend or colleague 👇Also, if you’re a new subscriber, we encourage you to check out some of the recent episodes you might have missed: This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit suprainsider.substack.com

Welcome to another episode of Supra Insider. This time, we feature Brenton Sellati, a seasoned product leader who went from managing four teams to leading 50 at Wayfair. Brenton introduces his framework for exponential growth, focusing on critical thinking, problem-solving, and influencing skills. He shares how applying these principles to his career led to rapid advancement and offers practical advice for PMs at all levels. This episode is packed with insights for anyone looking to elevate their product management game. We highly recommend you watch this episode on YouTube since Brenton used slides throughout the episode.All episodes of the podcast are also available on Spotify, Apple and YouTube (video).New to the pod? Subscribe below to get the next episode in your inbox 👇In this episode, we covered the following topics:* Brenton's journey from Group PM (4 teams) to Senior Director (50 teams) at Wayfair* The four domains of intelligence and their relevance to product management* How to develop first principles and mental models for effective problem-solving* The importance of framing ideas to influence and align teams* The concept of portfolio strategy and its role in prioritizing efforts* Tips for PMs to continuously improve their critical thinking and decision-making abilities* And more!If you’d like to watch the video of our conversation, you can catch that on YouTube: Links:* Brenton Sellati: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brentonsellati/* Presentation Decks: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1PZvjGT8HQ-WM21jbW8K_SBo3Zp3pnkGJOK7OM-1R6eg/edit#slide=id.g1efbe561ac4_0_72 * Ben: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benerez/* Marc: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcbaselga/If you enjoyed this conversation, please share it with a friend or colleague 👇Also, if you’re a new subscriber, we encourage you to check out some of the recent episodes you might have missed: This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit suprainsider.substack.com

Rich Mironov, a seasoned product leader and 6x interim CPO, dives into the intricate dance of balancing product strategy with sales demands. He highlights the common pitfalls of burnout among product leaders and the vital need for empathy and relationship-building across teams. Rich unpacks misconceptions about sales and marketing roles, and offers insights on how to prioritize effectively in high-pressure environments. He also shares advice on assessing company culture during job searches, providing a roadmap for success in product management.

Welcome to another episode of Supra Insider. This time, Marc and Ben sat down with Allison Braley, partner and head of marketing at Bain Capital Ventures. This episode delves into common marketing and communications mistakes made by founders, the importance of an authentic online presence, and how to build effective partnerships between product leaders and marketers. We also touched on Allison’s transition from an operational marketing leader role to supporting founders as a VC and why this new role plays to her strengths. This episode is essential for founders looking to enhance their marketing strategies and get more leverage out of their marketing leaders.All episodes of the podcast are also available on Spotify, Apple and YouTube (video).New to the pod? Subscribe below to get the next episode in your inbox 👇In this episode, we covered the following topics:* What founders get wrong when it comes to marketing* The benefits of continuously workshopping your company’s narrative* The value of establishing an authentic online voice as a founder* Allison’s learnings from creating consistent and engaging content* Pitfalls of ghostwriting and why it can be detrimental* Setting up effective partnerships between product and marketing* Allison’s transition to supporting founders as a marketing partner at BCV* And more!If you’d like to watch the video of our conversation, you can catch that on YouTube: Links:* Allison’s Succession finale post on LI (the last of many bangers)* Allison: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisonbraley/* Ben: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benerez/* Marc: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcbaselga/If you enjoyed this conversation, please share it with a friend or colleague 👇Also, if you’re a new subscriber, we encourage you to check out some of the recent episodes you might have missed (Spotify links embed better but you can see all of these on other platforms, too, from the podcast page on Substack): This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit suprainsider.substack.com

Welcome to another episode of Supra Insider. In this episode, Marc and Ben sit down with Chris Hulls, the founder and CEO of Life360, the world’s leading location-sharing app for families. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in scaling a tech startup and Welcome to another episode of Supra Insider. In this episode, Marc and Ben sit down with Chris Hulls, the founder and CEO of Life360, the world’s leading location-sharing app for families. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in scaling a tech startup and understanding the intricacies of product management in a rapidly growing company. the intricacies of product management in a rapidly growing company.All episodes of the podcast are also available on Spotify, Apple and YouTube (video).New to the pod? Subscribe below to get the next episode in your inbox 👇In this episode, we covered the following topics:* Chris's journey from founding Life360 to taking the company public* The qualities Chris looks for in product leaders at different growth stages* His views on metric-driven product culture and the lean startup ideology* Why Chris brought on Gibson Biddle as an interim product leader and his reflections on the experience of hiring fractional executives* How Life360 maintains agility as it scales* Chris's approach to building conviction and product taste as a founder* The challenges and benefits of being a publicly traded company* Chris’s future aspirations and continued motivation after 17 years in the business* And more!If you’d like to watch the video of our conversation, you can catch that on YouTube:Links:* Life360 careers page: https://www.life360.com/careers/* Ben: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benerez/* Marc: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcbaselga/If you enjoyed this conversation, please share it with a friend or colleague 👇Also, if you’re a new subscriber, we encourage you to check out some of the recent episodes you might have missed (Spotify links embed better but you can see all of these on other platforms, too, from the podcast page on Substack): This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit suprainsider.substack.com

Welcome to another episode of Supra Insider. This time, Marc & Ben sat down to talk about Ben’s recent experience launching a course on Maven. This episode will be extremely relevant to anyone considering launching a course.All episodes of the podcast are also available on Spotify, Apple and YouTube (video).New to the pod? Subscribe below to get the next episode in your inbox 👇In this episode, we covered the following topics:* Ben’s motivation for the course* What it took to get the course off the ground and drive initial demand* Figuring out the positioning and course materials* The time commitment for the course* How to nail pricing and the cohort size* Learnings from the first cohort* And more!If you’d like to watch the video of our conversation, you can catch that on YouTube: Links:* Ben’s Maven course: https://maven.com/ben-erez/pm-interview/* Ben’s Lightning Lesson on Maven that drove signups for the course: https://maven.com/p/2acf4f/how-to-ace-product-sense-analytical-thinking-pm-interviews?utm_medium=ll_share_link&utm_source=instructor * Ben: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benerez/* Marc: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcbaselga/* Brenton’s learning talk on “Foundations for Exponential Growth”If you enjoyed this conversation, please share it with a friend or colleague 👇Also, if you’re a new subscriber, we encourage you to check out some of the recent episodes you might have missed (Spotify links embed better, but you can see all of these on other platforms, too, from the podcast page on Substack): This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit suprainsider.substack.com

Estee Goldschmidt, a podcast host and expert in fractional product management, discusses the allure of flexible career paths. She explores how fractional roles can enhance company culture and improve decision-making through experienced advisors. The conversation delves into the challenges of transitioning between roles, maintaining work-life balance, and the importance of self-marketing. Estee also emphasizes prioritizing passion over traditional notions of job security, inspiring listeners to embrace risks for personal fulfillment.

In this conversation with Josh Herzig-Marx, an early Supra facilitator and successful founder who sold his company to Google, listeners explore practical strategies for startup growth. Josh discusses his scaffolding framework for empowering founders, the importance of delegating effectively, and when to hire full-time versus fractional talent. He also emphasizes focusing on product and sales before achieving product-market fit, shedding light on key dynamic relationships between founders and product managers. It's a treasure trove of insights for early-stage entrepreneurs!

Heather Phillips, Senior Director of Product Design at Slack, discusses making products 'sing', investing in user delight, avoiding design pitfalls, and Slack's team structure for product success. Learn about building world-class user experiences and balancing brand design with product design for optimal results.

Welcome to another episode of Supra Insider. This time, we’re excited to bring you our conversation with Josh Herzig-Marx. Josh was one of the early facilitators in Supra, has been a successful founder who sold his company to Google, held multiple early stage product leadership roles, and in recent years has found meaning in his role as an early stage product coach.New to the pod? Subscribe below to get the next episode in your inbox 👇In our conversation, we talked about* Josh’s decision two years ago to take a break from full-time salaried work to become the primary parent for his two daughters, supporting his wife Carla’s booming career as a bestselling author and clinician* The founding PM + founder relationship and why it’s critical for founders to own the product vision and strategy for longer than comfortable* The role of product coaches in early stage startups and Josh’s journey into the coaching world* And more!This conversation will be particularly useful for founders, early stage heads of product, and founding PMs. Hope you enjoy listening!If you’d like to watch the video of our interview, you can catch that on YouTube: Links:* Josh’s LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuaherzigmarx/* Josh’s website: https://joshua.herzig-marx.com* Josh’s wife Carla Naumburg’s newly released book: https://www.amazon.com/How-Stop-Freaking-Out-Ultimate/dp/1523518243 * All of Carla’s books: https://www.carlanaumburg.com/books/* Article: Why You Want to be the *Second* 1st PM by Jason EvanishNew to the pod? Subscribe below to get the next episode in your inbox 👇 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit suprainsider.substack.com