Product Manager: The best hire you could make

<p dir="ltr">In episode 7 of the Persevere Podcast, Patty talks with Kevin Houlihan, President, and CEO of <a href="https://www.imagemovermd.com/">ImageMover</a>, about the critical need for a product manager within your organization. </p> <p dir="ltr">Kevin is a dynamic, data-driven sales and product leader with a passion for building true partnerships, strong products, and memorable customer experiences. He has a proven track record in sales, engineering, and product management. He can move from strategy to execution while creating alignment between stakeholders from the C-Suite to the front line. </p> <p dir="ltr">Key takeaways from the podcast are: </p> <ul> <li aria-level="1" dir="ltr"> <p role="presentation" dir="ltr">Product managers (PMs) need to work closely with leadership and the CEO, so key messages are shared throughout the entire organization. </p> </li> <li aria-level="1" dir="ltr"> <p role="presentation" dir="ltr">PMs need to explain the same message in different ways to improve communication across the organization. </p> </li> <li aria-level="1" dir="ltr"> <p role="presentation" dir="ltr">PMs need to connect with all stakeholders and personality types. </p> </li> <li aria-level="1" dir="ltr"> <p role="presentation" dir="ltr">When hiring a PM consider the following: </p> <ul> <li aria-level="2" dir="ltr"> <p role="presentation" dir="ltr">Someone comfortable with the sales process and engineering</p> </li> <li aria-level="2" dir="ltr"> <p role="presentation" dir="ltr">Someone who can understand the product better than anyone</p> </li> <li aria-level="2" dir="ltr"> <p role="presentation" dir="ltr">Someone who is a good listener</p> </li> <li aria-level="2" dir="ltr"> <p role="presentation" dir="ltr">Someone who is not afraid to interact with customers</p> </li> <li aria-level="2" dir="ltr"> <p role="presentation" dir="ltr">Someone who continually asks questions to get a better understanding</p> </li> </ul> </li> <li aria-level="1" dir="ltr"> <p role="presentation" d