What I *actually* do as a Product Manager (in 2023)
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Published 2023-09-28
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hello unichlos - i cannot believe it's been over 2 years since I posted my first PM video on this channel! that's the video that got my youtube going. i looked back on it recently and thought - wow, this is really old. after working on a couple teams and shipping several large products at work, my perspective has changed a bit with how i view my role. i hope this video helps answers some of your deeper questions about the PM role. i'm planning on covering some interview tips in the next video if i can squeeze it in while going through the house buying process! i also have a product launch that i've been grinding towards. life has been hectic all around o_o
anyway, thanks for watching!
- chlo
chapters:
0:00-0:36 intro + agenda
0:36-1:31 how PM started
1:31-2:02 so what do PMs do?
2:02-2:22 the product team
2:22-4:20 how products are shipped
4:20-5:48 how to become a PM
5:48-7:10 the life of a PM
7:10-9:10 what's a GREAT PM?
9:10-11:02 should you be a PM? (not sexy)
11:02-11:41 why did I become a PM?
11:41-12:09 PM salaries
12:09-12:59 more PM videos, adulting diaries, house
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All Comments (21)
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For people looking to becoming a product manager, Chloe's experience is very American/Silicon Valley-centric. Many PM roles won't have the same level of variety, hectic schedule or pressure. It's highly dependent on the company, industry and region you work in. Do your research on the specific role you're applying for.
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They say the perfect message is not when there is nothing more to add but nothing more to take away. This was fabulously communicated. Looking forward to future videos.
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PM checking in - solid content I fully agree. I hope pm becomes a role where people can have children and personal lives. Some pm friends struggle with this some don't. Really depends on the company and team size as you said! Keep the content flowing!
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Another awesome video, Chloe! Great flow, storytelling, delivery, editing, and all the little details are just so satisfying to watch!! It's inspiring how you're able to balance such a demanding career with content creation. . . and admirable that you love the pain haha
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This is the best summary of what a PM does. I’m also a Pm and relate 100%! 🎉Thank you for being so real and honest, sometimes people glamorise this job way too much 😅
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The money is for real life changing....it's bonkers. I paid off my student debt, one random Monday, because all of a sudden I could. I paid for our wedding without saving for it. Absolutely life changing.
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This is one of the best explanations of product management I've seen. Amazing, thank you!
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This was genuinely so good and well put together, wow!
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absolutely loved this video. I'm literally a fan right now . Aspiring to be a PM Professional, and it's nice to have you guys to learn and take inspiration from
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This changed my perspective for the PM, thank you.
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Your content is always so invaluable Chloe and especially resonates with me as an aspiring PM/fellow Asian immigrant woman! Thanks for being an inspiration!
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You’re a gem. This is a great video. I’m a change manager who work on a lot of projects to support PMs, you did a great job of explaining the reality, chaos and sometime shit-show of being a PM.
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Amazing video, energy, content, openness, involvement, acting, positive mood, sincerity, informative. Only someone who really loves what they do can present this. Thanks!
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Ahh Chloe I love this video! I remember your previous iteration, and you've come so far (the flow + story telling, explanation, etc!!)! Also I love how that you brought over the slice of life over to longform :))
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O... M.... Gee! Chloe, this was brilliantly described and I really really appreciate it! I am a designer and Senior art director with 15 years of experience and I have been trying to find how I'm going to grow and looking at things like ux UI and trying to figure out what field to go into. This is a massive help in letting me understand areas I can target to grow/secure/resting my value as a modern professional creative. Wish I could high five and hug ya cuz this was the down to earth, coffee convo I needed to help with easing my mind and helping focus. Thank you dearly Chloe!!!
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I’m not remotely interested in becoming a PM but wanted to understand what they do (since I work with them) and this was the perfect video! 🎉❤ Loved this Chlo!
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As a new PM myself, I find your educational content really helpful. It has helped me navigate and understand the PM role. Thanks Chloe for all this information. I am really grateful to you! Love from India :face-red-heart-shape:
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Being a product manager for over 2 years, I can relate with all the pain behind that gorgeous smile of yours! Your summary is spot on!
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this was SO well delivered, shot, edited - killin it chloe!! love hearing things from another PM's perspective 🤭
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As someone who's so happy that my PM made a firm decision and supported my recommendations in a meeting this morning (working in product support/ops) this video is so timely! This was a great explanation! :)