PMP Exam Prep with Scott Payne

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 comes with a little frustration. I hear this all the time from students who are struggling with practice questions. They feel like the exam is some kind of trick. Like there's a mysterious "PMI answer" hidden somewhere that doesn't match real...

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 break down why raw question volume doesn't work and what you actually need to do — test your logic, not your memory. This is the shift that gets students unstuck and moving toward a passing score. Call or text me at 757-759-5282.

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 certified PMPs, Heather and Vicky , during one of our live coaching calls. Different backgrounds. Different experiences. Different challenges. Same result. They both passed the PMP exam — and more importantly, they share exceptional insi...

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. Sometimes the process isn't the problem. Sometimes the context changes the rules completely. I walk through: What a business-environment–dominant situation actually looks like on the PMP How to recognize when external constraints shape what's poss...

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 the last episode, we talked about why adding more process to people problems usually makes things worse. This time, I flip the lens. Sometimes people feel like the problem — and they're not. Sometimes the real issue is how the work is stru...

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 to join my Invite Only PMP Cohorts - Reach out to me 757-759-5282 scott@allinpmprep.com ) If you keep adding more process to people problems, you're going to keep missing questions — not because your answers are technically wrong, but becau...

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 real problem. In this episode, Scott breaks down how the PMP actually tests judgment — and why treating People, Process, and Business Environment as study categories is holding you back. You'll learn: Why there are almost no "pure" people or...

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 a hidden pattern that hurts a lot of capable PMP candidates: action bias . The instinct to jump straight into fixing, escalating, or documenting feels responsible — but on the PMP exam, it often leads to the wrong answer. You'll learn: Why...

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 she was a PMP who aced the exam with 3 Above Targets!   Listen to the approach she followed so that you can achieve your goals too! If you want me to help you - Reach out - 757-759-5282 (this is my personal number - I will answer!)

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 into one spot that is super easy to read, learn, and reference at anytime!!! If you want an advanced copy - email me directly ( scott@allinpmprep.com ) or call/text me 757-759-5282.

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 scenarios live and show you exactly how to break them down, find the anchor in the question, and pick the best answer with confidence. This is a skill you can learn fast. Call or text me at 757-759-5282.

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 challenge you to identify the real problem types PMI uses on the exam and show you how to categorize them fast — so you apply the right mental model before you even read the answer choices. Call or text me at 757-759-5282.

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 interview. This interview tells that story.  You will be able to use the lessons learned to refine your PMP skills and get ready faster. If you want me to guide you - I am one call away - 757-759-5282. Call or text me.  I will help you! Scott...

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 material. In this episode I break down the real pattern behind wrong answer choices and show you exactly what PMI is looking for instead. Fix this one thing and your scores jump. Call or text me at 757-759-5282.

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 episode, Scott Payne breaks down the real reason some PMP candidates pass in weeks while others struggle for a year or more — and it has nothing to do with intelligence, experience, or effort. You'll learn: The four levels of PMP study most p...

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 answers sound reasonable. In this episode, I walk you through a simple 2-step decision framework you can use to solve these questions consistently: • Where does the problem live — inside the team system or outside of it? • Can it be handled at...

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 maybe I'm not cut out for this." "Agile vocabulary feels like another language." …this episode is for you. Chad CashDollar is a shipyard foreman who works long hours, has a chaotic schedule, and openly admits that reading comprehension and te...

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 formulas. It tests how you lead when people, conflict, and pressure are involved. And emotional intelligence is often the hidden factor that decides between two answers that both look right. In this episode, I break emotional intelligence down in...

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 evening Zoom coaching sessions with me each week , and full access to everything you need inside my online portal — videos, simulator, tools, games, and live support until you pass. Call or text me 757-759-5282 or email me at scott@allinpmpre...

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 designs the exam to expose. In this episode I name exactly what it is, why it trips up even experienced project managers, and what you need to do differently starting today. Call or text me at 757-759-5282.

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 group of new PMP students. We break down Agile vs Predictive in plain English, simplify the entire Waterfall process, teach students how to read questions the right way, and walk through several PMP exam scenarios step-by-step. If you've ev...

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 is for you. Reach out to me personally - I will help you - Scott@allinpmprep.com or 757-759-5282 In this powerful PMP success interview, Scott talks with Kader (Dr. G) , a seasoned federal government program director with 20+ years of projec...

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 I see destroying PMP students, starting with the ones that trip people up the most. If you think the PMP is all about memorization, this episode is going to change your mind. Call or text me at 757-759-5282.

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 text me directly: 757-759-5282 🎓 Or start our trial course: allnpmprep.com/trial Episode Description Welcome to a completely different kind of PMP learning experience. In this episode, you get a fly-on-the-wall look inside one of our live Al...

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 world's most demanding industries. This interview explores how program managers operate at the intersection of engineering, risk, timelines, and multimillion-dollar customer expectations . Jacob shares the real story of program leadership —...