WHITNEY

WHITNEY

MCDANIEL

MCDANIEL

HERE TO MAKE YOUR CUSTOMERS STAY.

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PRODUCT STRATEGY

BASED IN

SEATTLE, WA

AVAILABLE FOR FRACTIONAL SERVICES

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ABOUT ME

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I’m a product strategist who bridges the gap between business development and experience strategy.

My approach is simple: define your differentiators and make sure your customers see it. From leadership sessions and alignment workshops to customer discovery and product flows, each piece supports the other.

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STRATEGIC DIRECTION

You've built a company. It solves a need. You’re ready to move on. I create a strategy to maximize your profits and gets you to where you want to be. We make it happen.

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STRATEGIC DIRECTION

You've built a company. It solves a need. You’re ready to move on. I create a strategy to maximize your profits and gets you to where you want to be. We make it happen.

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STRATEGIC DIRECTION

You've built a company. It solves a need. You’re ready to move on. I create a strategy to maximize your profits and gets you to where you want to be. We make it happen.

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PRODUCT RETENTION

For products pulling in customers but can't make them stay. I make sure they experience your value from start to finish.

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PRODUCT RETENTION

For products pulling in customers but can't make them stay. I make sure they experience your value from start to finish.

Shiny clear spiral abstract object with reflections

PRODUCT RETENTION

For products pulling in customers but can't make them stay. I make sure they experience your value from start to finish.

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PROBLEM CLARITY

Something in between? Talk to me, we'll figure it out together.

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PROBLEM CLARITY

Something in between? Talk to me, we'll figure it out together.

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PROBLEM CLARITY

Something in between? Talk to me, we'll figure it out together.

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APPROACH

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STAKEHOLDER SESSIONS

How do you view your product? Defining differentiators, motivators, inspirations, key scenarios, and metrics.

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STAKEHOLDER SESSIONS

How do you view your product? Defining differentiators, motivators, inspirations, key scenarios, and metrics.

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STAKEHOLDER SESSIONS

How do you view your product? Defining differentiators, motivators, inspirations, key scenarios, and metrics.

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PRODUCT RESEARCH

How does the market view your product? Explore audience context outside of the product. Understand product perception. Compare to other market players.

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PRODUCT RESEARCH

How does the market view your product? Explore audience context outside of the product. Understand product perception. Compare to other market players.

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PRODUCT RESEARCH

How does the market view your product? Explore audience context outside of the product. Understand product perception. Compare to other market players.

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ALIGNMENT WORKSHOPS

How does your company experience your product? Align priorities across key organizations for highest return on their time and resources.

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ALIGNMENT WORKSHOPS

How does your company experience your product? Align priorities across key organizations for highest return on their time and resources.

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ALIGNMENT WORKSHOPS

How does your company experience your product? Align priorities across key organizations for highest return on their time and resources.

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ROADMAP REVISIONS

How can we align your priorities with what makes customers stay? Revisions to the roadmap have emerged to align with audience needs and the market gap you serve, improving retention and bottom line.

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ROADMAP REVISIONS

How can we align your priorities with what makes customers stay? Revisions to the roadmap have emerged to align with audience needs and the market gap you serve, improving retention and bottom line.

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ROADMAP REVISIONS

How can we align your priorities with what makes customers stay? Revisions to the roadmap have emerged to align with audience needs and the market gap you serve, improving retention and bottom line.

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ITERATIVE DESIGN

Now that we know the gaps and expectations, it's time to fill them. Using research-driven UX design practices to align sales, marketing, and product experiences.

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ITERATIVE DESIGN

Now that we know the gaps and expectations, it's time to fill them. Using research-driven UX design practices to align sales, marketing, and product experiences.

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ITERATIVE DESIGN

Now that we know the gaps and expectations, it's time to fill them. Using research-driven UX design practices to align sales, marketing, and product experiences.

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TESTIMONIAL

TESTI-MONIAL

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“Whitney has the unique ability to understand the business and the audience. She communicated effectively and kept us focused on a win-win at all times.”

Chris Beatie

Founder

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“Whitney has the unique ability to understand the business and the audience. She communicated effectively and kept us focused on a win-win at all times.”

Chris Beatie

Founder

man in gray suit jacket smiling
“Whitney has the unique ability to understand the business and the audience. She communicated effectively and kept us focused on a win-win at all times.”

Chris Beatie

Founder

LET'S MAKE YOUR CUSTOMERS STAY