Category: Product Insights
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I Finally Canceled My Spotify Subscription — Here’s Why I Switched to YouTube Music
My heart ached every month when I saw my credit card debited with $11.99 for Spotify Premium in addition to $13.99 for YouTube Premium (which includes YouTube Music). The math was simple, yet somehow I’d been ignoring it for years. To me, audio has always been a subset of video. So, as a consumer, I…
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No Scissors Required: The Small Product Packaging Fix That Delights
I’m a huge fan of thoughtful product packaging. Done right, packaging can be the perfect cherry on top of a great consumer experience—one that not only protects the product but also adds a touch of delight when you interact with it. But there’s one small, persistent pain point that ruins the moment for me: needing…
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“When Going Back Feels Criminal”: The Power of Truly Great Products
On a recent trip to Omaha, I rented an ICE (Internal Combustion Engine) car—and immediately drove like a rookie. After years of driving a Tesla, I’ve become fully accustomed to one-pedal driving. It’s second nature. For the uninitiated: in a Tesla, lifting your foot off the accelerator automatically engages regenerative braking. The car slows down…
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Product Management’s Best Kept Secret You Didn’t Know (Hint: It will save you $$$)
Ever felt like your monthly subscriptions are slowly draining your wallet? You’re not alone—and here’s a little-known trick that could save you serious cash. Here’s the move: Try to cancel.That’s it. Sounds too simple, but it works more often than you’d think. Take my Barron’s subscription for example. I was shelling out $29.99 a month—until…
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The Most Underrated Skill in Product Leaders
When it comes to evaluating product managers, most companies tend to reach for the same familiar playbook. Product design challenges: “Design an alarm clock for the blind.”Metrics questions: “How would you measure the success of Cash on Delivery for Amazon?” or “Doordash orders are down 20%, what’s your triage plan?”Behavioral questions: “Tell me about a…