Tim Sloan: Product Strategy Consultant

I help people turn ideas into products. I help with marketing, growth, UX, development, managing projects, and getting across the finish line.

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My Services

I am dedicated to one thing, building amazing digital products. I am obsessed with understanding your users, creating software that meets their needs, and then delivering systems that are built to grow. I would love to hear more about your challenges and opportunities, so please reach out.

  • Paper Airplane

    Product Strategy

    Figuring out where to go. 

    Let's build a high-level plan that outlines your goals for the product, and how we'll achieve them. We'll make a roadmap for the product development. You can build the best software in the world, but it doesn’t matter if you don’t build the right software.

    • Business Model Validation

    • Proofs of Concept

    • Feature Planning and Prioritization

    • Estimation and Budgeting

    • Risk Analysis

    • Jobs To Be Done (JTBD)

    • Design Thinking

    • Value Proposition Design

  • User Research

    Keeping everything on track.

    As the saying goes, “Plans are useless, but planning is indispensable.” You need to have a clear vision of your destination in order to ensure you reach it. I am here to guide you through every single step of the journey.

    • Product Roadmaps & Prioritization

    • Product Guidance

    • Feature Prioritization

    • Agile Project Management

    • User Stories and Story Maps

    • Stakeholder Engagement & Communication

    • User Research & Interviews

    • Analytics & User Feedback

    • Ongoing Workflow Analysis & Optimization

  • User Experience Design

    Drawing the map.

    Don't start building software right away. Planning and creating a shared understanding will save time and money. Visual designs and prototypes help ensure everyone is on the same page.

    • Interaction Design

    • Mockups & Wireframes

    • Clickable Prototypes

    • Design Systems

    • No-code

  • Software Design

    Designing the right system. 

    I have a lot of experience building scalable systems in the cloud. The most important thing is understanding your business needs. I want to help you create a system that matches your business goals.

    • Architecture consulting

    • Technology choice review

    • Cloud-first Principles

    • Security

    • Twelve-factor design

    • Automated Testing, CI/CD, DevOps

    • Software Engineering Project Management

    • Software Engineering Team Management

  • Product Management

    Keeping everything on track.

    As the saying goes, “Plans are useless, but planning is indispensable.” You need to have a clear vision of your destination in order to ensure you reach it. I am here to guide you through every single step of the journey.

    • Product Roadmaps & Prioritization

    • Product Guidance

    • Feature Prioritization

    • Agile Project Management

    • User Stories and Story Maps

    • Stakeholder Engagement & Communication

    • User Research & Interviews

    • Analytics & User Feedback

    • Ongoing Workflow Analysis & Optimization

  • Additional Services

    • RFP & Proposals review. Would you like a seasoned hand to look at your RFP and help you narrow your choices?

    • RFP writing. I can bridge the gap in understanding between what you want and what vendors might offer.

    • Guidance for hiring an agency, or contractor. I can help with interviewing or otherwise evaluating your prospects.

    • Evaluating your team. Do you need someone to help you figure out how your current team is performing?

    • Product Audit. Do you need someone to look under the hood of your current product? Where can it be improved? Maybe a renovation is better than a rebuild.

    • SaaS Subscription Spend Audit. Are you getting the most from your subscriptions? Can you cut some out?

The best chance for success

Build it like a startup

Current & Previous Work

Major Clients

  • True Blue Swim School

  • Tastely (ZGM)

  • USA Facts

  • Pattison Media

Digital Products

I have played a major leadership role in creation all of the following products.

  • MyCompass - Person centered planning

  • Surehire - Occupational testing database

  • Helm - Cash Forecasting

  • Terra Pro - Mat Tracking database

  • NCTCA & GETCA - Conference management software

  • Heart & Bones Yoga - Online studio

  • Frock Box - Clothing subscriptions

  • Tastely - Brewery bookings

  • Life Course Online

  • Resalytics

Ready to Talk?

Let’s see if I can help with your project, product, or business.