PLG Insights, Humour & Unique Career Paths w/ Leah Tharin

Join Moita and Tojal for the season finale of the Product Weekend Podcast as they discuss Product-Led Growth with the one and only Leah Tharin. In episode nine, Leah delves into PLG's complexities, sharing insights on product-market fit and its influence on business strategies. She also reflects on her tech journey and the evolving landscape of product management. This episode is a must-listen for product managers and tech enthusiasts seeking to deepen their understanding of PLG and its cross-industry relevance. Don't miss this insightful and engaging season finale! Learn more about the Product Weekend: https://www.theproductweekend.com/ Follow Leah Tharin for more: https://www.leahtharin.com/ Timestamps (0:00) Your Product Management Skills are extremely valuable (0:51) Welcome to Episode 9 (1:54) Favourite weekend (2:54) Leah’s introduction (4:50) Entrepreneurial journey (5:24) Leah’s Strengths (7:32) What is Product-led Growth (10:32) When should a company lean into Product-led Growth (14:11) A some point you need to realize if you have a good Product or not (16:46) You should be thinking about Product-led Growth from the start, even before hitting Product-market Fit (20:26) How to bring Product-led Growth to the table as an Individual Contributor (25:04) Where to find more about Product-led Growth (25:56) Content > SEO Strategies (27:15) Putting in the work to get the results (31:59) Using humour to deliver a message (36:07) Getting in trouble for it (38:40) Writing a book = thought leader? (41:47) Dealing with Impostor Syndrome (43:49) Three possible path for Product Managers (48:28) Making $3000 dollars an hour (51:45) Trends coming to Product Management in 2024 (43:03) Sprint questions (55:02) Release notes (59:41) End of Season 1. Thank you for listening!