Summary

In this conversation, David J Bland and Dan Olsen discuss the evolution of product management, the impact of vibe coding, and the importance of cross-functional collaboration. They explore the challenges of prototyping, user research, and the role of AI in product development. The discussion emphasizes the need for strong product management fundamentals and the future of product management in a rapidly changing landscape.

Takeaways

• The awareness of product management has significantly increased over the years.
• Vibe coding allows for rapid prototyping and testing without heavy technical resources.
• Cross-functional collaboration is essential for successful product development.
• User research is becoming more valued in product management.
• Prototyping should focus on learning rather than just building.
• AI can assist in generating ideas but lacks judgment in prioritization.
• The pace of innovation in product tools is accelerating rapidly.
• Understanding customer problems is crucial for product success.
• Rushing to high fidelity prototypes can lead to missed opportunities in the problem space.
• Product management fundamentals will be key in differentiating successful products.

Guest Links

Website: https://dan-olsen.com/

LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danolsen98/

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/danolsen

Lean Product Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/lean-product/

Vibe Coding Product Brief: https://dan-olsen.com/vibe-coding/

Vibe Coding Spectrum: https://dan-olsen.com/vibe-coding/

The Lean Product Playbook: https://amzn.to/1EYCUdP

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Summary

In this episode we interview David Sauers. He’s the founder of Royal Restrooms, a company that’s redefining what a portable restroom can be.

What started with a frustrating moment at a festival turned into David challenging a fundamental assumption: How can we elevate one of the most overlooked parts of any event?

He walks us through why weddings became their breakthrough customer segment and how adapting designs for different event types unlocked growth.

This isn’t just about restrooms, it’s about challenging stigma, listening closely to customer signals, and innovating in overlooked spaces.

David explains how they are testing their way into showers, beverage trailers, and beyond.

Guest Links

LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidsauers/

Royal Restrooms: https://royalrestroomsca.com/

Personal Website: https://www.davidsauers.com/

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Summary

In this episode we interview Aurora Winter. She’s the founder of Same Page Publishing, an innovative publishing company that helps you launch as a thought leader.

Aurora shares her journey from the film industry to becoming a successful author and publisher.

We discuss her early assumptions with helping authors through her 'Spoken Author Method' and her testing of new formats like video books.

The conversation highlights the importance of storytelling in business, problem-solving, and the value of micro-testing.

Guest Links

LinkedIn Profile: https://linkedin.com/in/AuroraWinter

Same Page Publishing: https://samepagepublishing.com/

Turn Words Into Wealth: https://turnwordsintowealth.com/

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