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PMP Exam Prep with Scott Payne
After helping thousands of professionals pass the PMP exam, I proved there's a simpler, smarter way to study — and this podcast is where I teach it. I'm Scott Payne, founder of All In PM Prep, and every week I cut through the noise to give you practical PMP exam prep strategies, real student success stories, and the honest coaching nobody else is giving you. No memorization. No fluff. Just the thinking skills, mindset, and exam strategies that actually get you PMP certified. Whether you're just…
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- PMP Exam Prep with Scott Payne
Rebecca's PMP Exam Success Lessons
I sat down with Rebecca after she aced her PMP® exam to hear what helped her succeed and how she built her confidence with All In PM Prep. In this episode, she…
- PMP Exam Prep with Scott Payne
EVM Simplified - Everything You Need to Know
Earned Value Management on the PMP Exam can feel hard. I will simplify it for you. Stop Struggling. Join my PMP Program. I will guide you step by step to your…
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Claire's PMP Success Lessons - 3 Above Targets on the PMP Exam
Claire's PMP Success Lessons - 3 Above Targets on the PMP Exam Reach out to me directly and my team and I will guide you to your PMP. 757-759-5282
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This is Your Real Job as a PMP Exam Student
Students that struggle fail to realize what really matters. Every successful PMP Exam Prep student has one key job. My goal as a coach is to put you in the…
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How to Solve the Hardest PMP Exam Questions
You need the correct perspectives to solve hard PMP Exam questions. In this podcast, I teach you some of the most important perspectives. Get more with through…
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Online or In-Person PMP Exam - Which is Better for You?
Online or In-Person Exam - Which is Better for You? Lots of strong opinions on what PMP exam experience is better. I will walk you through the positives and…
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Navigating Conflict PMP Exam Questions
You must learn the 5 approaches to navigating conflict on the PMP exam. This podcast walks you through the ideal approaches.
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When you don't Like any Answer on PMP Quiz Questions
When you don't Like any Answer on PMP Quiz Questions, this is the technique you should use. I can teach you to improve your skills quickly and ace the PMP…
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7 Week - 3 Above Target PMP Exam Success Interview - How Adam Aced the Exam
PMP Exam Success Interview - How Adam Got 3 Above Targets in 7 Weeks. Stop Struggling - Reach out to me directly. I will guide you step by step 757-759-5282
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Confusing Agile Concepts Made Simple with Stories
Today I simplify confusing agile PMP Exam concepts (Mobbing, Swarming, I and T shaped people, etc) using stories. Learning with stories is easier. That is how…
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PMP Exam Questions - Solving Short and Vague Questions
Today I teach you how to solve short and vague PMP Exam Questions using realistic PMP questions. Follow along with the logic and improve your skills. Reach out…
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Overcoming Your Fear of Failure on PMP Exam
Your fear of failure is what is holding you back. Today I flip the switch and teach you how to use any failure as your superpower. I will teach you how to…
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Your Scores Have Stopped Improving - Here's How to Fix It
There is a reason why your PMP Exam Simulator scores have stopped improving and even the best students can let this kill their confidence and ability to pass…
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Red Circle Technique to Simplify PMP Exam Questions
If you read PMP exam question summaries and think "OBVIOUSLY!!! Why didn't I think of that!?!?" then this will help you a ton. Leverage my Red Circle technique…
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Agile Real Life Example (Visual Learner Example)
You will get more PMP Exam Questions right if you can visualize how Agile (and other concepts) work in real life. Learn from the this real life Agile…
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The Ideal PMP Perspective - Tennis is the Key
It's weird until I explain... But, tennis can change your entire perspective in approaching the PMP Exam. Let me help you get your mind right and ace this…
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Finding the Holes in Your PMP Understanding
There are four things that every student must do to make sure they are on pace to ace the exam. Today I explain all four and show you why "Strategic…
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Better Exam Day Strategy? Short or Long PMP Exam Questions First
Should you answer the short PMP questions first to build confidence, or just work straight through the exam? In this episode, I break down why I'm flexible on…
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Bad Words Killing Your PMP Exam Quiz Scores
There are key words that kill your PMP Exam Quiz Scores. Good news is that once I teach you to see them your scores will rocket up! Dive in and let me teach…
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Acing Short Vague PMP Exam Questions
There will be a ton of short and vague PMP Exam questions on your exam. Today I teach you how to solve them. Follow this approach and you will be able to ace…
- PMP Exam Prep with Scott Payne
Overcoming 50/50 Paralysis on PMP Exam Questions
You get down to two answers, but you always feel like you're guessing. Your suffering from 50/50 paralysis and you don't need to. Today I teach you what is…
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How to Find Your Ideal Learning Style for PMP
If you don't lean into the ideal learning styles your chances of PMP success decrease. Today I teach you my "Birds and Bears" approach to teaching students…
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Why You're Getting Worse Even Though You're Studying Harder
There is a point in PMP prep where you are still doing the work, but your performance starts slipping. You get tired faster. You miss questions you normally…
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The PMP Question Solving Mindset You Need to Get Questions Right
Today I teach you how you the Mindset that will help you get more PMP questions correct. This is the technique that I teach to all my students and when…
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Chris ACED the PMP Exam - Here's How He Did It
Chris was a podcast listener just like you. He jumped into my program and worked hand in hand with him guiding him to his PMP success. He tells you all the…
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8 PMP Concepts Everyone Confuses (Simplified)
Some PMP concepts seem way more complicated than they really are. In this episode, I simplify 8 of the biggest PMP rabbit holes that students tend to…
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The 3 Reasons You Miss PMP Questions—and How to Fix Them
Every PMP question I see people miss comes down to one—or sometimes more—of three things: Content. Process. Focus. In this episode, I break down my CPF…
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The PMP Documents That Confuse Everyone
Trying to memorize every PMP document is one of the biggest mistakes students make. In this episode, I simplify the most important Waterfall planning documents…
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Solve PMP Questions with Me - Think Like PMI
In this episode, we work through four real PMP-style questions together using the same process I teach my students every day. Instead of memorizing answers…
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Stop Looking for Confidence: The Mindset That Helps You Pass the PMP Exam
Are you waiting to feel "confident enough" before scheduling your PMP exam? If so, you may be putting your confidence in the wrong place. In this episode…
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Jennifer's New PMP Exam Success Experience (2026): Case Studies, AI & Agile
She just passed the NEW PMP Exam—and her biggest piece of advice is simple: Don't overthink it. In this episode, Jennifer shares her firsthand experience…
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AI on the PMP Exam: What You Actually Need to Know
Is the PMP exam becoming an AI certification? Absolutely not. The PMP exam isn't testing whether you can build ChatGPT or understand machine learning…
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Main Rabbit Hole in PMBOK 8 - PMP Exam Prep
Did PMBOK 8 completely change project management? If you opened the new PMBOK 8 and looked at the updated chart, you probably had the same reaction as everyone…
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PMP Question Solving Trick (That Will Boost Your Score) - Bridge of Because
The Bridge of Because is a PMP question solving techniques that will improve your PMP score. I teach it to all my students. Check out this podcast - I will…
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I Failed the Old PMP... Then Passed the New One
The PMP exam has officially changed—and there's already plenty of speculation online. Instead of guessing, I interviewed one of our students who has…
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PMP Exam Changed...Now What - Here's Your Plan
The PMP Exam Changed last night at midnight. Here is what you need to do to be successful on the new exam. If you haven't reached out to me personally. Do it…
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From Failure to Success - What Real Podcast Listener Learned Mattered Most
From Failure to Success - What Real Podcast Listener Learned Mattered Most Do not wait to reach out to me. I can help you now! 757-759-5282 Tell me where you…
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Inside the Mind of a PMP Coach Vol. 2 — Why Memorization is Killing Your Score with Coach Matthew
Most PMP students are studying the wrong way — and they don't even know it. In this episode I sit down with Coach Matthew Kohlmeier, program manager at Agilent…
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Learn PMP Live: The 50/50 Game
In this episode, I walk through one of my favorite learning tools: our 50/50 Game. As we play through real PMP concepts, I explain why your brain learns better…
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PMP Question Breakdown: Don't Make This Mistake
As your PMP exam gets closer, it's easy to fall into the trap of doing more. More practice questions. More videos. More study guides. More resources. But what…
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Inside the Mind of a PMP Coach — What Coach Debbie Knows After 4.5 Years of Getting Students Certified
What actually happens inside a PMP coaching session? What does a great coach look for, listen for, and how do they know when a student is ready? In this…
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PMP Exam Changing July 9th — Domain Weights Explained and What to Do Now
On July 9th, 2026, the PMP exam is changing — and if you're studying right now, you need to understand exactly what's shifting and what it means for you. The…
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Student Success: 3 Needs Improvement to 3 Above Target - Exactly How Ophira Did it!
Hey everybody, Scott Payne here. I want to share a story that I hope gives you a ton of encouragement. Just because you failed the PMP exam doesn't mean you…
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The PMP Answer Pattern Nobody Teaches
In this episode, I share a wild coaching-call experiment that completely changed the way my students looked at PMP questions. The group was absolutely crushing…
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PMP Rabbit Holes (Theory X, Maslow, and Other Stuff You Should Know - BUT NOT Too Deeply)
There are topics in PMP study that are super interesting, but you don't need to have a super detailed mastery of. Today I quickly explain those topics. After…
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Master People, Process, Business Environment This Way
You've gotta ace People, Process, and Business Environment to pass the PMP exam. Pretty much every question falls into one of those buckets. Problem is… most…
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PMP Clock Is Ticking: How to Get Across the Finish Line
You've got an exam date. The PMP exam changes are coming. And deep down… you're not sure you're ready. Maybe you've already taken a bootcamp. Maybe you've…
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Student Success: 3 Above Target PMP Domination (In the face of 12 Pick 3 Questions!)
Barry was a podcast listener like you! He didn't feel ready so he called me and we went to work. Next think he knew he aced the PMP exam with 3 above…
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PMP Mindset: How Your Response to Failure Determines If You Pass
Most PMP students think failing a practice question is a setback. It's not — it's data. In this episode, I break down the single mindset shift that separates…
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Why Your PMP Study Plan Is Failing You (And What a Real One Looks Like)
If your PMP prep looks like a little of this course, a few random quizzes, a 35-hour checkbox, and scattered YouTube videos — that's not a plan, it's…
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My PMP 'Bag of Tricks': How to Eliminate Wrong Answers Fast
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…
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How You Fail the PMP Before You Even Start (And How to Fix It in 7 Minutes)
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…
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Agile vs Waterfall Explained Simply: A PMP Lesson I Taught My 10-Year-Old
I've always said if you really understand something, you can explain it to a kid. So I tested that. In this episode, I sit down with my son Hunter and explain…
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How Leo Passed the PMP After Doubting He Ever Could
Leo didn't think passing the PMP exam was possible for him. He doubted himself going in, hit a wall mid-exam, and almost let it beat him — but he didn't quit…
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100 Days Until the PMP Exam Changes — What You Need to Do
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…
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PMP Escalation Questions Explained: The One Question That Changes Everything
Most PMP students get escalation questions wrong for the same reason — they're asking the wrong question when they read them. In this episode, I teach you…
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She Avoided the PMP for 4 Years — Here's What Finally Changed Everything
Four years of putting it off. Four years of "I'll do it later." Then one thing changed everything. In this episode, my student shares what finally pushed her…
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The Investor Mental Model That Makes PMP Exam Questions Easier to Solve
The world's greatest investor has a framework for cutting through noise and finding the right answer fast. In this episode, I apply that exact mental model to…
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The One Thing Missing from Your PMP Prep That Nobody Talks About
Most PMP candidates have the study materials, the practice questions, and the hours. But there's one thing almost nobody teaches that separates people who pass…