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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…
Episodes
- PMP Exam Prep with Scott Payne
How to Pick the PMI Answer on the PMP Exam
If you've been studying for the PMP exam for a while, you've probably caught yourself saying something like: "I guess that's the PMI answer." And usually it…
- PMP Exam Prep with Scott Payne
Stop Collecting PMP Practice Questions — Do This Instead to Actually Improve
More practice questions is not the answer. If you're stockpiling questions hoping your score will magically climb, I need you to hear this. In this episode I…
- PMP Exam Prep with Scott Payne
PMP Wins Come in Bunches: Heather & Vicky's Double Success Story
PMP success doesn't happen in isolation. It happens every week, in bunches, when people follow the right process. In this episode, I sit down with two recently…
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Business Environment PMP Exam Questions - How to Find Them and Solve Them
In this episode, I'm breaking down the force that overrides everything else on the PMP exam: Business Environment. Sometimes people aren't the problem…
- PMP Exam Prep with Scott Payne
Process PMP Questions - How to Find and Solve Them
In this episode, I'm breaking down one of the most common reasons strong PMP candidates miss questions: they react to symptoms instead of fixing the system. In…
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People Questions on PMP Exam - How to Find Them and Answer Them
In this episode, I'm going deep into one of the most misunderstood areas of the PMP exam: People. (If you need any help in preparing for the PMP exam or want…
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People, Process, Business Environment - Why Your Scores Aren't Improving
Most PMP candidates think they're struggling because they're "bad at people questions," "bad at process," or confused by business environment. That's not the…
- PMP Exam Prep with Scott Payne
Why Your Aggressiveness Is Hurting You on PMP Questions
If you keep missing PMP questions that feel easy, the problem probably isn't knowledge — it's how fast you're trying to act. In this episode, Scott breaks down…
- PMP Exam Prep with Scott Payne
Podcast Listener Success Story - How Oksana Went from Confused to 3 Above Targets
Oksana was a podcast listener just like you! She was confused and lost before she found the podcast and she reached out to me to join our course. 6 weeks later…
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I Built Something Awesome for you - check this out!
I Built Something Awesome for you - listen to this podcast - I'll explain. It is my new PMP Exam Prep Quick Reference Guide. I brings everything that matters…
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How to Handle Vague PMP Exam Questions: Live Walkthrough with Real Examples
Vague PMP questions are some of the most frustrating on the exam — they feel like there's no right answer. In this episode I walk through real vague PMP…
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PMP Exam Problem Types: Can You Tell the Difference? Most Students Can't
One of the biggest reasons PMP students miss questions they should get right is they don't recognize what type of problem they're looking at. In this episode I…
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6-Week PMP Success: How Nacho Did it!!!!!
Nacho had a problem. She had to get the PMP in 6-weeks for a job interview. We partnered together to guide her to her PMP success before she stepped into the…
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Why You Keep Getting PMP Questions Wrong (It's Not What You Think)
If the PMP exam keeps feeling random and you keep picking answers that seem right but aren't, there's a specific reason — and it's not that you don't know the…
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Why Some People Pass the PMP Fast...And Other Struggle for Months
How long are you planning to study for the PMP? Most people don't have a real answer — they just keep grinding and hope they'll feel "ready" someday. In this…
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Project Manager vs Project Lead PMP Questions — Simple 2 Step Process
Questions that compare the Project Manager role and the Project Lead role are some of the easiest places to get stuck on the PMP exam — especially when both…
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I'm Not a Good Reader… and I Passed the PMP Anyway (Chad's Story)
If you've ever thought… "I can do the job, but I can't learn all this broad PMP stuff." "I read it twice and it still doesn't click." "I'm falling behind… so…
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Emotional Intelligence on the PMP Exam: How PMI Tests Leadership, Not Empathy
If you want to ace the PMP exam, you have to master emotional intelligence — whether you realize it or not. The PMP exam doesn't just test processes and…
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How PMI Wants You to Think: 7 Rules Behind Every PMP Question.
Want me to coach you to your PMP? Join my 10-week PMP Cohort starting February 2nd. You'll get a dynamite, focused study schedule, two high-impact 1.5-hour…
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The Real Reason Most People Fail the PMP Exam (And How to Make Sure You Don't)
Most PMP candidates don't fail because they lack knowledge. They fail because of something far more subtle — a pattern of thinking that PMI specifically…
PMP Exam Prep with Scott PayneWaterfall Finally Makes Sense — Live PMP Coaching Breakdown
In this episode, I'm taking you inside a real All In PM Prep Accountability Call — a full 56-minute live coaching session where Waterfall finally clicked for a…
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PMP Exam Trauma, Two Fails, and Finally Passing – Kader's Story
If you've failed the PMP exam, feel "blocked" by test anxiety, or keep getting passed over for roles because you don't have those three letters, this episode…
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The Biggest PMP Exam Myths Debunked
There are beliefs about the PMP exam that are flat-out wrong — and they're causing people to fail. In this episode I give you a sneak peek at the biggest myths…
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Stump the Coach: Live PMP Coaching on Agile (Velocity, Story Points, MVP, MMF, Team Questions)
If you need help passing the PMP — or you're stuck on Agile concepts like MVP, velocity, story points, or team-focused questions — I can help you. 📱 Call or…
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Program Manager's Playbook: Delivering High-Stakes Results at Collins Aerospace
Go behind the scenes with Jacob Henschel, a Program Manager at Collins Aerospace, as he reveals what it really takes to lead high-stakes programs in one of the…
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5-Week PMP Turnaround: How Mikhaia Went from Failing to Above Target
If you failed the PMP exam — or you're terrified you might — I can help you. I'll get on the phone with you myself, listen to your situation, and build a plan…
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PMP Exam Changes 2026: Everything You Need to Know Before July
PMI just announced a major PMP exam update coming in 2026 — and every time this happens, people panic. Don't. In this episode I break down exactly what's…
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Agile 50/50 PMP Questions: How to Pick the Right Answer Every Time
🎯 Want to try the 50/50 Game for yourself? Get instant access to the All-In PMP Prep free trial, including the 50/50 Game, a live coaching call to solve hard…
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Learn It. Test It. Live It: How Peter Younes Brought the PMP to the Firehouse.
If you're looking to learn the PMP quickly without memorizing anything, reach out to me, Scott Payne, at 757-759-5282. In this episode, Peter Younes shares how…
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How Johnny Crushed the PMP Exam by Focusing on What Matters Most
Ready to Finally Pass Your PMP Exam? If you're studying for the PMP — whether you've just started, you're halfway through, or you're stuck — I'm inviting a few…
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The 3 Things Killing Your PMP Study Momentum (And How to Beat Them)
Every PMP student hits walls during prep. But most of those walls aren't random — they're caused by three specific things that kill your momentum and make you…
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Missing Lots of PMP Practice Questions? Here's Why That's Actually Good News
f you're missing a ton of PMP practice questions right now, I'm not worried about you — and after this episode you won't be either. I explain exactly why…
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Scrum Roles Aren't Job Titles: They're Shared Accountabilities
If you need help simplifying PMP concepts in a way that really makes sense, reach out and I'll teach you and create a plan that works for you: 757-759-5282…
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The Last 24 Hours That Make or Break Your PMP Exam
If you need help simplifying PMP concepts in a way that really makes sense, reach out and I'll teach you and create a plan that works for you: 757-759-5282…
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The PMP Exam Isn't Trying to Trick You… It's Trying to Help You See This
If you need help simplifying PMP concepts in a way that really makes sense, reach out and I'll teach you and create a plan that works for you: 757-759-5282. So…
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From Nerves to Success: How Kate Bounced Back and Claimed PMP® Victory
In this episode, Scott sits down with Kate, a PMP® student whose journey wasn't picture-perfect — and that's exactly why it's so valuable. Kate failed her…
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Risk vs. Issue vs. Assumption: Why Getting This Wrong Wrecks PMP Questions
If you need help simplifying PMP concepts in a way that really makes sense, reach out and I'll teach you and create a plan that works for you: 757-759-5282…
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PMI Code of Ethics on the PMP Exam: How to Master Every Ethics Question
PMI's Code of Ethics isn't just background reading — it's a filter PMI applies to questions throughout the entire PMP exam. In this episode I break down…
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From Military to PMP: Craig's Success Story and Simple Lessons That Deliver Big Results
If you need help simplifying PMP concepts in a way that really makes sense, reach out and I'll teach you and create a plan that works for you: 757-759-5282. In…
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Procurement Without the Pain (Part 2 of 2): Why Contract Types Confuse PMP Students
If you need help simplifying PMP concepts in a way that really makes sense, reach out and I'll teach you and create a plan that works for you: 757-759-5282…
- PMP Exam Prep with Scott Payne
Procurement Without the Pain (Part 1 of 2): Why Contract Types Confuse PMP Students
If you need help simplifying PMP concepts in a way that really makes sense, reach out and I'll teach you and create a plan that works for you: 757-759-5282…
- PMP Exam Prep with Scott Payne
How to Stop Fighting PMP Exam Questions and Start Controlling Them
If you need help with PMP questions and you want to pass the PMP exam, call me, Scott, at 757-759-5282 and we'll talk through a plan for you. In this episode…
- PMP Exam Prep with Scott Payne
How James Passed the PMP Exam: The Strategies That Actually Worked
James came into his PMP exam prep with doubts and walked out certified — and in this episode he breaks down every strategy, mindset shift, and study approach…
- PMP Exam Prep with Scott Payne
What Every Successful PMP Student Does Daily — Do You Do This?
There's one daily habit that nearly every student I've coached to a PMP pass has in common — and it's not what most people think. In this episode I break down…
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Dinner Delays and the Critical Path: Why Projects Run at the Speed of the Slowest Task
If you love these stories and want more, reach out to me at 757-759-5282. Ever waited at a restaurant while everyone's food was ready except one steak — and…
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Extreme Programming (XP) Explained with Jimi from Fearless Agile: Myths, Lessons & Modern Practices
If you have more questions about XP, reach out to me at 757-759-5282 or Jimi at www.fearlessagility.com. Jimi is the absolute best. You will love this episode…
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PMO Explained: The Air Traffic Control Tower for Projects
If you like these PMP stories and want more, reach out to me, Scott, at 757-759-5282. In this episode, I break down why the PMO is like air traffic control for…
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Vision to Bricks: How LEGO Teaches Project Managers Scope, WBS, and Planning
If you love this style of story-based teaching, reach out to me: 757-759-5282 LEGO isn't just a toy—it's a masterclass in project management. In this episode…
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I Taught Agile to a Firefighter — This Conversation Will Change How You See Scrum
What happens when you teach Agile to someone who makes life-or-death decisions every day? In this powerful one-on-one coaching session, I sit down with a…
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Why Some Pass the PMP Fast — and Others Struggle for Years
If you need help reach out to me directly at 757-759-5282 Why do some project managers breeze through the PMP® exam in weeks while others grind away for months…
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PMP Procurement Explained Fast: Everything You Need to Know for the Exam
Procurement is one of the most feared topics on the PMP exam and one of the most misunderstood. In this speed learning episode I cut through the noise and give…
- PMP Exam Prep with Scott Payne
The Internal Fight That Decides Whether You Pass the PMP Exam
On PMP exam day there are 180 questions — but there's only one fight that actually matters, and it happens entirely in your head. In this episode I break down…
- PMP Exam Prep with Scott Payne
Part 2 of 22 Constantly Confused PMP Topics
If you're confused at any point, call me — Scott Payne — at 757-759-5282. I'm here to help. 22 Constantly Confused PMP Topics Simplified — Part 2. These are…
- PMP Exam Prep with Scott Payne
22 Constantly Confused PMP Topics Made Simple (Part 1 of 2)
If you're confused at any point, call me — Scott Payne — at 757-759-5282. I'm here to help. In this episode, we tackle 22 Constantly Confused PMP Topics…
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PMP Application Audit: How to Survive
🚨 Worried about getting audited during your PMP application process? You're not alone—and you can survive it. In this episode, I break down exactly what…
- PMP Exam Prep with Scott Payne
How Elvis Passed the PMP by Trusting the Process
Elvis had a goal, a timeline, and a lot of doubt. What he also had was a process — and he trusted it all the way to PMP certified. In this episode Elvis breaks…
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Perfect PMP Exam Day Pacing (So You Can Get the Most Questions Correct)
📞 Need help mastering your PMP pacing strategy? Text me directly — Scott at 757-759-5282. Let's get your timing locked in. 🎧 This episode is your Perfect PMP…
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PMP Exam Day Mentality: The Mindset That Actually Gets You to a Pass
Walking into your PMP exam with the right mentality is half the battle — and most candidates never think about it until it's too late. In this episode I break…
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Advanced PMP Question Solving Techniques part 3 of 7
In this episode, I walk you through 3 of my 7 most advanced techniques for solving tough PMP questions. These are the exact strategies I teach students who…
- PMP Exam Prep with Scott Payne
Solving Realistic PMP Exam Questions Live — With the Simulator Genie
In this episode we go straight into real PMP-style exam questions and solve them together — live, out loud, showing every step of the thinking process. I also…