PMP Exam Prep with Scott Payne

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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 Technologies and one of the most experienced coaches at All In PM Prep, for a deep conversation about what separates students who pass from those who keep spinning. Matthew came up through the military, managed labs at Brigham and Women's H...

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 when you compare ideas, eliminate wrong answers, and talk through your reasoning instead of simply reading another chapter. You'll hear how I think through concepts in real time, why active learning beats passive studying, and how small lea...

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 if the answer isn't doing more? What if the answer is getting more value from the work you've already done? In this episode, I take you inside the All In PM Prep PMP Simulator and walk through how I actually use practice questions to build s...

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 episode I sit down with Coach Debbie — one of our most experienced coaches at All In PM Prep — for a raw, honest conversation about what it really takes to get PMP certified. Debbie's been coaching students since 2022 and has one of the highest pa...

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 biggest change is in the domain weights. Business Environment jumps from 8% all the way to 26%. People drops to 33%. Process drops to 41%. In this episode I break down why PMI made this move, what they're actually saying through these numbers...

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 can't succeed—sometimes far beyond what you ever thought possible. I recently had the privilege of working with an amazing student named Ophira. Before she found us, she had taken the PMP exam with another provider and received three Needs Imp...

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 difficult situational questions, so I decided to flip the process upside down: I hid the questions… and only showed the answers. What happened next revealed one of the biggest secrets behind PMP success. In this episode, I break down: Why g...

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 listening you will understand them enough to ace the "maybe 1" question the PMP exam has on the topics.   Topics like:  Theory X and Y, Maslow's Heirarchy of Needs, Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory, McClelland's Theory of Needs, Power Types. If...

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 people study them the wrong way. And that's exactly why they get confused, overwhelmed, and don't know what to focus on. Today, I fix that. I'm gonna flip how you study the PMP so it actually starts making sense. And if you want help saving t...

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 watched hundreds of videos. Maybe you've been hammering quizzes over and over again hoping your scores magically improve. But here's the truth: Your quiz scores are NOT the real problem. They're just clues. A 58… a 68… a 73… those are observable...

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 targets!!!! He has tons to teach you.  Dive in and learn. AND if you feel like something isn't totally right and you might need help, call/text me at 757-759-5282 (or email scott@allinprep.com ) We WILL ace your exam!!!!!

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 PMP candidates who pass from those who keep spinning: how you respond when you struggle. You'll learn how to turn missed questions into momentum, stop the negative self-talk before it derails your exam day, and build real confidence before yo...

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 patchwork. In this episode, I break down why Frankenstein study plans fail and what a real PMP exam prep plan actually looks like — structured, progressive, and built to get you to exam day with confidence. Want a plan that actually works? Call or te...

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 a...

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 d...

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 Agile vs Waterfall using something he actually cares about — building the fastest race car possible. Real questions, real confusion, real breakthroughs. If you've ever struggled to truly get Agile for the PMP exam, this one will make it clic...

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. In this episode, Leo breaks down exactly how he pushed through real exam-day fear, stayed in the fight, and walked away PMP certified. If you're struggling with self-doubt or wondering if the PMP is even worth it, this is the episode you nee...

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...

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 exactly how to reframe escalation scenarios so you stop second-guessing and start picking the right answer consistently. One simple shift, big results. Call or text me at 757-759-5282.

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 to commit to the PMP exam, how she got over the fear of starting, and what the journey looked like from avoidance to certified. If you've been putting off the PMP, this story is going to hit close to home. Call or text me at 757-759-5282.

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 PMP exam questions — so instead of getting lost in the details, you zero in on what the question is actually asking. A weird connection that genuinely works. Call or text me at 757-759-5282.

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 from people who keep retaking — and in this episode I break down exactly what it is and how to build it into your prep. If you've been studying hard but not seeing results, this is why. Call or text me at 757-759-5282.