Episodios

  • My PMP 'Bag of Tricks': How to Eliminate Wrong Answers Fast
    Apr 17 2026

    Most PMP students are trying to find the right answer…

    But the real skill?

    👉 Eliminating the wrong ones.

    In this episode, I walk through three real PMP-style questions and show you something different…

    Not just what the answer is—but how to think.

    I'm pulling a few tools out of my personal "bag of tricks"—the exact mental shortcuts I use (and teach my students) to quickly eliminate common trap answers that trip people up on the exam.

    Inside, you'll learn:

    • How to spot answers that look right but are fundamentally wrong
    • The patterns behind bad PMP answer choices
    • How to narrow down options fast—even when you're unsure
    • Why most students overthink instead of eliminating

    This is the difference between:
    ❌ guessing under pressure
    ✅ confidently working your way to the best answer

    And this is just a small sample…

    There's a whole system behind this that we build together inside the program.

    📞 Want the full "bag of tricks"?
    Call or text me directly: 757-759-5282

    Let's get you across the finish line.

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    22 m
  • How You Fail the PMP Before You Even Start (And How to Fix It in 7 Minutes)
    Apr 15 2026

    Most people don't fail the PMP exam because they don't know the material…

    They fail because of what happens inside their own head.

    In this episode, I break down the idea of a 7-minute mental diet—a simple but powerful way to stop negative self-talk before it wrecks your performance on exam day.

    Then I bring on Amy, who just passed her PMP with strong scores, to walk through what REALLY happened during her exam.

    ➡️ She hit the same panic moments you will
    ➡️ She felt like she was failing halfway through
    ➡️ And she almost spiraled… but didn't

    Instead, she used simple mental resets, positive self-talk, and pacing strategies to take control—and pass.

    We break down:

    • The exact moment panic kicks in during the exam
    • What negative self-talk sounds like (and how to stop it)
    • The phrases she used to regain control
    • How the 150/75 timing strategy reduces anxiety
    • Why mindset is just as important as knowing the content

    If you've ever:

    • Second-guessed yourself during practice questions
    • Felt like you're "failing" mid-exam
    • Or let one bad question spiral into five…

    This episode will change how you approach the test.

    📞 Need help getting across the finish line?
    Call or text me directly: 757-759-5282

    Let's build your plan and get you to a pass.

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    15 m
  • If You Can't Explain It Simply… You Don't Understand It (Agile with My Son)
    Apr 9 2026

    In this episode, I put my own teaching to the test.

    I've always said: if you really understand something, you should be able to explain it simply—even to a kid.

    So I sat down with my 10-year-old son, Hunter, and tried to explain Agile vs Waterfall using something he actually cares about… building the fastest race car possible.

    What followed wasn't a lecture—it was a real conversation. Questions, confusion, breakthroughs… and a powerful reminder of what real learning looks like.

    If you've ever struggled to "get" Agile—or explain it—you're going to see it differently after this.

    My team and I treat every student the same - We passionately explain everything in a way that makes sense to them. We never stop until they get it! That is what is missing for you. If you want that type of help, we are your people. Reach out to me.

    757-759-5282
    scott@allinprep.com
    I am here to help you - You just need to reach out

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    27 m
  • From Doubt to "I Can Do Anything": Leo's PMP Pass Story
    Apr 7 2026

    Want me to guide you to your PMP Success. Reach out directly! I will help you - 757-759-5282 or scott@allinprep.com

    Today's podcast is going to fire you up!

    Leo didn't think passing the PMP was possible—but after weeks of focused study, intense practice, and pushing through real exam-day doubt, everything changed. In this high-energy conversation, he shares how he overcame fear, stayed in the fight mid-exam, and walked away feeling like he could take on anything in life. If you're struggling, doubting yourself, or wondering if it's worth it—this story will light a fire in you.

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    13 m
  • 100 Days Until the PMP Exam Changes — What You Need to Do
    Mar 31 2026

    You have 100 days until the PMP exam changes on July 9th. That might sound like a lot of time—but it's not.

    If what you're doing right now isn't working, it's not going to magically start working. This episode is a real conversation about where you are, what's holding you back, and what you need to do right now to pass before the exam changes.

    No fluff. No dabbling. Just clarity, commitment, and a path forward.

    If you're serious about passing, reach out to me directly. I'll talk with you, understand where you are, and build a clear plan to get you across the finish line before July 9th.

    📧 scott@allinpmprep.com
    📱 Call or Text: 757-759-5282

    This is what we do at All In PM Prep. We don't dabble—we go all in, together.

    Let's get you there.

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    12 m
  • Never Miss an Escalation Question Again
    Mar 26 2026

    You're solving escalation questions wrong on the PMP exam.
    Today I teach you the right way to look at the questions.
    It all starts with one question. Listen to this episode to find out!

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    8 m
  • She Avoided the PMP for 4 Years… Then This Finally Changed Everything
    Mar 19 2026

    Thinking about the PMP but keep putting it off?
    Reach out to me directly: scott@allinprep.com or 757-759-5282 — I'll help you figure out your next step.

    She was already leading a PMO.
    She was already doing the work.

    But for four years… she couldn't bring herself to take the PMP exam.

    Not because she didn't know the material.
    Because she was afraid.

    Afraid of failing.
    Afraid of being judged at work.
    Afraid she'd freeze when it mattered most.

    In this powerful success interview, Naseem shares how she went from overthinking everything and delaying for years… to walking out of the exam feeling relieved, confident, and finally free.

    💥 What changed?
    • A mindset shift that completely rewired her self-talk

    • Realizing she was treating herself worse than she treated her own team

    • Getting into a community where she wasn't alone anymore

    • Practicing real PMP-style thinking instead of studying in isolation

    🔥 The breakthrough moment:

    She realized:

    She would never talk to her team the way she talked to herself.

    That changed everything.

    💡 What you'll learn in this episode:
    • Why fear—not knowledge—is what holds most people back

    • How to break out of the "I'm not ready yet" loop

    • The key to handling 50/50 questions without second-guessing yourself

    • How to build confidence even if you haven't taken a test in years

    🚀 If this sounds like you:
    • You keep delaying your exam

    • You feel ready… but not confident

    • You're stuck in your head during practice questions

    This episode will hit home.

    👉 Want help getting unstuck?
    Email me: scott@allinprep.com
    Call/Text: 757-759-5282

    Let's get you across the finish line.

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    23 m
  • Weirdly Effective PMP Question Solving Technique (Borrowed from World's Greatest Investor)
    Mar 16 2026

    Most PMP students try to answer questions by asking one simple thing:

    "Which answer is right?"

    But there's a different way to approach these questions that can make them much easier to solve.

    In this episode, I introduce a thinking technique called inversion thinking, borrowed from legendary investor Charlie Munger, Warren Buffett's longtime partner at Berkshire Hathaway.

    Instead of asking how something could go right, Munger would ask:

    "How could this go wrong?"

    What mistakes would destroy the value?
    What decisions would run the company into the rocks?

    By studying the bad paths first, he was able to make much better decisions.

    And that same idea works incredibly well for PMP exam questions.

    In this episode, I'll show you how to use inversion thinking to identify what a bad project manager would do in a situation so you can quickly eliminate wrong answers and see the better path more clearly.

    If PMP questions sometimes feel confusing or "mushy," this technique can help you create contrast and sharpen your judgment.

    Give it a try on your next set of practice questions and see how it works for you.

    If you want help with your PMP prep, feel free to reach out to me directly.

    📧 Email: scott@allinprep.com
    📞 Call or Text: 757-759-5282
    🌐 Website: www.allinprep.com

    I love hearing from PMP students and helping people think through these questions.

    Let's go.

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    8 m