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Strategic alignment across product and field is complex and not easy to get right, but it's a pleasure to work alongside Brett Crane, Trevor Jett (Childers), and Jarod Greene. It's wonderful to be in conversation with them, sharing what we have learned, in this webinar: https://lnkd.in/gc-qp7Hk

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🤔 It may be an unpopular opinion, but I think it's always best to be first to the party 🥳 Innovation is the engine of growth, and the partnership between MikMak and DoorDash is a testament to this principle. This first-of-its-kind integration is a game-changer, revolutionizing how consumers shop and brands sell. Imagine this: you're scrolling through your favorite social media platform, see an ad for a product you love, and within moments, you can have it delivered to your doorstep via DoorDash. This is the power of MikMak's integration with DoorDash, a seamless fusion of social commerce and on-demand delivery. But this partnership isn't just about convenience; it's about empowering brands with valuable data and insights. MikMak's closed-loop attribution provides a granular understanding of consumer behavior, enabling brands to optimize their marketing strategies and drive sales. 🚀 This is the future of omnichannel shopping, a world where every interaction is a potential purchase, and every purchase is a data point. MikMak and DoorDash are leading the charge, and I'm excited to see where this journey takes us. 🗞️ Read the Press Release here: https://lnkd.in/e-VqFtSb? #MikMak #DoorDash #Omnichannel #ecommerce #innovation #marketing #attribution #data #insights #partnership #futureofretail

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Would you like to know where your product and engineering teams are spending their effort? And whether that time is going towards the most important things? If so, but your team has little appetite for tracking their time, then this beta is for you. Check it out!

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I had the privilege of being invited to be the #keynote speaker for Yottaa's company all-hands event which took place yesterday morning in Boston. 🎙️ We covered a ton of ground in the hour: - The dance between #Marketing, #Ecommerce #Ops, and #Engineering teams - The fine line between "Break the internet" and "Zero downtime" - Build or buy, and the 1st vs 3rd party tech lifecycle that follows - How #webperf advocates have an obligation to help clients navigate the challenges they face in an ever-more-difficult marketing and sales environment. 🙋 There were some awesome audience questions about: - How does site speed play into #Search rank? - How to help marketers understand the nuances between #corewebvitals and #Lighthouse? 🙌 And there was some great feedback as well! - "Really connected all the dots between the different teams!" - "That was 🤩 awesome!!!" - "Perfect in articulating the problems around projects, third-parties, budgets and speed." Next talk is this coming Saturday, June 29 at Google Developer Groups (GDG) Burnaby's Google I/O event. Get in touch to line up an event - level up your team's depth of expertise in #sitespeed, #ecommerce, and #digitalmarketing!

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"The best offsites create space for serendipity." ✨ That was our guiding principle for Clarify‎'s recent team gathering in Seattle. The result? A transformative experience that's already paying dividends in team cohesion and product innovation. 🙌 Our key ingredients for offsite success: 🤝 Prioritize unstructured bonding time  💼 Mix work (hello, hackathon!) with 🤿 play (who's up for a lake plunge?)  ❤️Create opportunities for vulnerability and deep connection   💸 Keep it budget-friendly without sacrificing impact But the real magic? Watching our team of 11 take all their energy and use it to ship 6 awesome customer projects in the week following our return. Austin Hay‎ packed all our insights, learnings, highlights, and even a few missteps into the latest Clarify blog. Whether you're planning your first offsite, looking to level up your team gatherings, or just want some recommendations for things to do in Seattle, we've got you covered. 🌆 Bonus: We're turned the Notion and Google Sheets project docs we used to plan everything into templates you can steal for your next offsite.  You can find the link to the full write up w/ our templates in the comments. 👇

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Employee terminations: they're a topic no one wants to discuss but that every company has to navigate. Thankfully, Melanie Naranjo and wonderful Ethena advisor (& Gusto's former People Leader) Jess Yuen are tackling this tricky topic for the next Ethena webinar. Register if you want to learn more about these topics: How to pressure test whether or not termination is the right course of action Best practices for communicating termination decisions How to minimize risk and choose the best course of action when things get tricky Critical pitfalls to avoid

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Some great insights from our VP of Product, Chris Allsopp on building a platform designed for a diverse set of users. "...We implemented a consistent design language across the platform while allowing for customizable views and access levels. We've created a fluid platform where actions on one side seamlessly influence another." This quote from Chris does a great job encapsulating one of our core values at Growthware of creating a fluid platform. Click the link in the comments to read the full article. #ui #ux #saas

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Over the past two months, I've been asked numerous times what I least like about Product Operations. An interesting question that I rarely get asked... While there's truly nothing I inherently dislike about this discipline (#1 fan of prod ops), a recurring challenge I notice is the lack of understanding within organizations regarding the true value and scope of Product Ops. To address this, I've made it a priority to educate folks about the strategic role of Product Ops in driving product success. However, I've realized that education alone is not enough. Several other factors contribute to these challenges..... Misaligned expectations - Learning to proactively set clear expectations with stakeholders about the scope of the role and realistic deliverables, given available resources, can help stakeholders better understand the reality. Limited resources - To maximize impact despite limited resources, focusing on prioritizing high-impact initiatives and building strong relationships with cross-functional teams could help achieve faster and stronger results. Organizational silos - By fostering open communication and collaboration, it's important to break down silos and ensure that Product Ops is integrated into broader organizational processes and decision-making. By actively addressing these challenges, in addition to education, you can successfully demonstrate the value of Product Ops as a strategic partner that drives product success. As Product Ops keeps growing, I'm all about highlighting its value and helping organizations make the most of it. I think that if we all understand Product Ops better, we can build a more collaborative and successful product development setup. #productoperations #softwaredevelopment #education

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Curious about what Layr is up to? Learn more about our plans and why we’re the go-to solution for small brokerage firms looking to grow their small book profitability.

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Over 1.1 million DoorDash customers are now accessing their EBT / SNAP benefits via Forage 🎉 👏 Awesome seeing this win win win partnership come to life: "The companies say their collaboration is designed to widen food access for more than 14 million Americans living in “food deserts,” and the 40 million-plus people who live in communities where upwards of 10% of households receive SNAP/EBT benefits." "Although 7.2% of all consumers shop for groceries exclusively online, that figure climbs to 10.4% for people who live paycheck to paycheck and have issues paying their bills" More access and choice for consumers. DoorDash reaches more customers and builds denser delivery networks. And Forage now serves customers on DoorDash, Uber, Shopify, and more.

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I was fortunate enough to attend a great Talentful and HIGHER Community event on the state of TA in New York, a few takeaway 👇 - Still some uncertainty, many teams aren't planning HC very far out - Knowing talent inside org is just as key for hiring plan and staffing, but truly getting a handle on this is still a hard nut to crack for many large orgs - There's a growing conversation about tapping into fractional talent, at least amongst growth-stage companies, one panelist noted how Hollywood movies are an interesting source of inspo on assembling great talent for a project - Talent density & QoH is a big focus, but 53% of co's don’t have a way to measure them — those that do most commonly rely on periodic reviews - Jessica Z. mentioned a really interesting take on the above, a Q posed to hiring managers: “If you could go back in time would you pay 100% of the persons salary to keep them, 50%, or cut ties altogether” - Although 87% of orgs think TA is at or under capacity, 75% of orgs aren’t planning to hire recruiters, big discussion is AI and how it impacts staffing   - Overall panel felt like AI was a copilot that’ll change roles, but people will re-skill and find new areas of focus in their roles   - DEI fallen off since 2023 (aligns to BrightHire data) but it’s still up dramatically from pre-pandemic levels, but there was a big discussion about how DEI leaders won't have impact w/out the power to make real biz change Thanks so much Talentful HIGHER Community Chris Abbass Jessica Z. for the lively discussion!

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Congratulations Paul Lambert, Bill Kee, and the entire Quilt team! It’s exciting to see Quilt making remarkable strides in advancing room-by-room heat pump based heating and cooling systems that are both accessible and great looking. The innovative approach not only promises significant energy efficiency but also aligns with crucial #health and environmental goals. Fossil fuel-based home heating systems are incredibly inefficient and expensive to install and operate. This has become a health issue in addition to a climate issue.  Many households struggle without proper air conditioning or heating during extreme weather conditions, which are becoming more frequent and severe. Quilt's solution of low-profile, ductless installations and room-by-room control is not just a leap in HVAC technology—it’s a leap towards healthier living spaces and a healthier planet. https://lnkd.in/gkic3nKP

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Imagine being on a kayak, right here (This is Kolob Reservoir in Utah). Now give yourself a couple hours to just think. What would you think about? I'll share with you what I thought about and I hope it is useful to you. When it comes to success in life, at work, family, etc. don't let the world define success for you. The world only ranks people vertically, meaning you're either "the best" or you are beneath that. We chase the dollar, the next contract, the next job, the next breakthrough idea, more subscribers and followers. But is accomplishing any of that real success? Maybe. Maybe not. I was reminded that success is more horizontal than it is vertical. It takes time to measure and requires us to zoom out and see how far we've come. So often when things don't play out like they're supposed to we instantly think "I'm not successful!" We let set backs detour us from our destination. We think a single page dictates the rest of our story. Instead, go back to the original context. Zoom out to see the whole picture and maybe even ask yourself "How would God define success for me?" Zoom out to that perspective and think about what is most important in life. I took a couple hours sitting in a kayak to reflect on life and realized I too often let the minutia give me myopia. It became clear I need to realign my priorities and adjust my glasses to see success as a journey, not as a due date. And when that thought settled on me, a profound peace seemed to reassure me I was on the right path. I still had to paddle a ways to get back to the docks. I got sunburned. It was tiring. But isn't that just part of the journey? Wherever you are, I challenge you to find a couple hours to unplug, zoom out, and realign. Just remember to wear sunscreen ☀ 😎

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Want to get better at working with others to solve problems collaboratively? Use the 4 D's framework for systematic thinking. Go one step at a time. 1. Data - What do you (collectively) know about the problem? 2. Diagnosis - Why is this problem happening? What are the underlying causes? 3. Direction - What should be done in general? 4. Do Next - What specific actions should be taken? Who? When? Where? How? Credit to Roger Fisher and Alan Sharp's book "Getting it Done." Read this because it was recommended by the late and great Charlie Munger.

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Early Adopters: The Unsung Heroes Right after we jumped into building InScope, we reached out to a few folks in our network to see if they needed help with financial reporting. One of our earliest customers was not just excited to be an early customer but he was disappointed that he was customer#2 and not customer #1. True story! In every industry, we have these brave souls who step forward before anyone else. They see potential where others see risk. At InScope, we've been fortunate to work with a number of amazing early adopters. They are not just customers—they are truly our partners in this journey. So what do these early adopters all have in common? 1. Early adopters can see beyond the present. They understand that today's ideas are tomorrow's standards. 2. Early adopters are opinionated, provide valuable feedback and influence product roadmap. A big thank you to our early adopters at InScope. Speaking of early - today, we’re excited to announce the release of InScope's Disclosure Library. The library is a simple and user-friendly resource that provides access to accounting topics, direct link to relevant FASB guidance, access to disclosure templates, and public company peers' disclosures from their recent filings. Did I mention it’s FREE? DM me to get you set up with a free account.

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If you're on the fence about taking a Revenue Architecture course, either in-person in Santa Cruz June 3-4 (see comments) or remote (see our website), please read what CEOs, RevOps Leaders, GTM Strategists, CMOs, Chief Customer Success Officers, and others have to say about this program: “THAT. WAS. AWESOME. 👏” “WOW. This course blew my mind.” “The "funnel" was turned on it's side.... literally....” “I wish I had taken this course years ago, but I'm so glad to have this information in my brain now.” “📜 This course has been an absolute game-changer, equipping me with the essential models for sustainable growth that constitute the Recurring Revenue Operating Model.” “This course is simply outstanding!” “World class instructor and the course content. It was fresh, appropriate for today's realities and most importantly - tangible". "You learn it and tomorrow use it”. “I highly recommend this course as it's super relevant for revenue leaders looking to add more science and data to their recurring revenue operations”. “Anyone wanting to deepening knowledge of how to drive growth and success with a company or division should absolutely take the Revenue Architecture class” “While I thought I had an amazing understanding of SaaS and Revenue models from years of building models, board decks and working with revenue teams and leaders...not to mention my MBA classes and focus in data analytics… I learned a ton!” “I can't say enough good things about this program." "I'm really fortunate to have had the opportunity to sharpen our tools and thinking." “Highly recommend it to every revenue & marketing operations professional out there!” “This course has given me a deeper understanding of the specific, proven models and frameworks to consistently achieve revenue goals 📈” “Incredible instruction! I can’t wait to elevate what I’ve always done with the teachings from this course! 💪🏻” “The methodology taught in this course allows you to architect your revenue in a way that achieves sustainable growth by understanding the fundamental principles of recurring revenue and the specific frameworks to apply across your GTM team.” “This course has been a game-changer for me. It was an incredibly insightful journey that taught me the fundamental models for sustainable growth that make up the Recurring Revenue Operating Model and provided a wealth of practical tools and resources. Honestly, it's one of the best courses I've taken professionally! 💯” “What a great course by Winning by Design on understanding the ins and outs of recurring revenue business 📈” "This will enable you to do the right thing at the right time to maximize success 🚀” “The Revenue Architecture course was an incredible course. I learned ways to increase growth by making some minor improvements, look at GTM motions and make sure they align with my business, and take the "right" action at different inflection points on the growth curve so my company doesn't flame out.”

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Brilliant post from TJ Devine about how to be more effective with Copilot. This post reminds me how important it is to build new skills as the nature of knowledge work changes.

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This week the ThinkLP team gathered for an onsite to align, connect, and kick off the quarter. What was particularly great about this workshop was that we collaboratively redefined the values and philosophies that we operate with. These weren't a platitude of immutable nice words set by faceless leaders of long ago. They're how we measure ourselves, our team, and our impact. And it starts with a foundational mission to make a difference in the world, making businesses safer, more profitable, and highly accessible for all. Not alone. It's together strong partnership with retailers, legislation, law enforcement, technologies, and of course, our team. And if you're a strong technical product manager that wants to join in the cause, well - good news: we've got a spot open! Check out the posting in the comments 😄 p.s. a shoutout to Mehak Chadha and Albert Lee. Organizing and facilitating large groups takes care and adaptability. You go above and beyond to make the experience better every time! #assetprotection #retailtech #productmanagement

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What's not being good at interviewing costing you? "I just cannot seem to interview well. I have lost out on roles to people who used to report to me." I was speaking to my client—let's call him Steve. He was a smart, accomplished product leader who had led successful launches of products you have probably heard of. He launched multiple hit products, drove millions in revenue, and all that jazz. But Steven had a problem—a big one. Despite being a total PM rockstar, he still interviewed like he had seven years ago. When he was interviewed, the impression he left was "Great product manager, not leadership material yet." Ever felt like you're the most accomplished person in the room, but when it comes to interviews, you can't seem to convey that? That was Steve. Do you know who didn't choke on interviews? The PM's Steve personally trained and mentored. That's right - Steve's own pupils interviewed well rose above their sensei by having better storytelling and positioning, and the executive presence and confidence that got them further in an interview. His pupils had risen to levels above him. Can you imagine how emasculating and demoralizing that must have felt? To have your star pupils, whom you groomed from scratch, outshine and outearn you just because they could describe their achievements better? Steve had already missed out on many years of success, new roles, and millions of dollars because he was worse at interviewing. He felt the sting of watching others, who he knew he was more qualified than, climb the ranks and achieve the success he deserved. This wasn't just a financial loss but a blow to his self-esteem. He wanted his kids to look up to him and be proud of his accomplishments. Enough was enough. He decided he couldn't afford to lose out anymore. He came to us as Intentional Product Manager, determined to turn things around. We worked with him to refine his narrative, boost his interview skills, and truly represent the outstanding professional he is. It took work, but he got there. The result? He's achieved a prime role at a company you would have heard of and now makes over a million dollars annually. Not only did he secure the financial success he always deserved, but he also earned the respect and admiration of his peers and, most importantly, his family. But as importantly, he carries his skills and executive presence every day. --- P.S., If this resonates with you, and you: - Are a product manager - You love to take action - You are committed to career growth But if you need help in landing that ideal next role. DM me "dream role" and I will send you details. We only work with selected folks and have started to limit how many people we accept every month.

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