PMP Exam Prep with Scott Payne

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 that actually works for you. 📩 Email me: Scott@allinprep.com 🎟️ Or just join our trial: allinpmprep.com/trial Episode Description In this episode, you'll hear the magical story of Mikhaia — whose PMP journey started with heartbreak. She enr...

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 changing, what it means for your prep, and what you need to do right now depending on where you are in your study plan. Clear information, no fear-mongering. Call or text me at 757-759-5282.

🎯 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 PMP questions, and awesome PMP lessons: 👉 allinpmprep.com/trial In today's episode, I pull back the curtain on one of the most powerful learning tools inside the All-In PMP Prep system — the 50/50 Game . This episode is different. Instead...

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 he went from concepts to competence by applying PMP principles inside the Henrico, Virginia firefighter department. He breaks down how he tested ideas in the field, iterated fast, and built real systems—turning theory into results. You'l...

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 students to join our All In PMP Prep Program . It's invite-only , and every student gets a customized, guided plan that's more engaging than anything you've ever experienced. My team and I will stick with you until you pass — and we'll even...

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 feel like you're going backwards. In this episode I name all three, show you how to spot them early, and give you the exact moves to push through. Call or text me at 757-759-5282.

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 missing questions at this stage is not a sign you'll fail, what it actually means, and how to use every wrong answer to build the thinking patterns that pass the exam. Call or text me at 757-759-5282.

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. Too many people think Scrum roles are job titles: Scrum Master = meeting scheduler Product Owner = requirements writer Developers = order-takers Wrong. In this episode, I'll break down what the Scrum Guide actually says about these roles — and...

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. Most students think PMP prep is about cramming until the last second. But the truth is, the final 24 hours before your exam are the most important — and they're not about studying. They're about tapering down, protecting your clarity, and show...

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 many students tell me: "Scott, the PMP exam is trying to trick me." The scenarios feel unrealistic, the answers all look half-right, and it seems like PMI is playing games. But here's the truth: the exam isn't trying to trick you. It's tryi...

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 first attempt at the PMP exam. She came close, but nerves and overwhelm got the best of her. Instead of letting that setback define her, she regrouped, worked with the All In PM Prep program, and came back just weeks later to absolutely crush th...

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. Three little words trip up more PMP students than almost anything else: Risk, Issue, Assumption. Get them confused on the exam, and you'll wreck a question you could have nailed. In this episode, Scott unpacks these concepts with clear definit...

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 exactly what the Code of Ethics means, how PMI uses it to test your judgment on situational questions, and the simple framework for nailing every ethics question on exam day. Call or text me at 757-759-5282.

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 this episode, you'll hear the inspiring success story of Craig , who transitioned from the military to PMP-certified professional. Craig put in the work, stayed disciplined, and in the process discovered how to make even the most complex PM...

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. This is Part 2 of our deep dive into procurement , inspired by a listener who texted me after struggling with procurement questions on a mock exam. In Part 1 , we broke down the contract families — Fixed Price, Cost-Plus, and Time & Materials...

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. This episode kicks off a two-part deep dive into procurement , inspired by a listener who texted me after struggling with procurement questions on a mock exam. In Part 1 , we cover: Why procurement feels so confusing on the PMP exam The three...

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, I break down one of the biggest mistakes smart professionals make when tackling PMP exam questions: they fight the system. Instead of stepping into the role of a project leader, they slip back into an individual contributor mindset —arguing...

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 that made the difference. One of the most packed success interviews on this feed. If you're studying for the PMP right now, take notes. Want the same kind of help James got? Call or text me at 757-759-5282.

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 exactly what it is, why it works, and how to build it into your routine starting today. Small daily actions, compounding results. Call or text me at 757-759-5282.

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 the whole table had to wait? That's the critical path in action. In this episode, Scott Payne breaks down how a dinner out mirrors the reality of project schedules. You'll learn: Why the slowest task (the "steak") determines when the whole pro...

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.  Jimi from Fearless Agility to unpack Extreme Programming (XP) — what it really is, why it was created, and why it still matters today. He dives DEEEP into its core practices like pair programming and continuous integration, the myths th...

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 your projects. Pilots (project managers) fly the planes, but the PMO clears the runways, prevents collisions, and makes sure the right projects land at the right time. Without it, chaos takes over. If your organization feels like 30 plane...

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, You and I sit down at the dining room table with a massive LEGO Hogwarts set and realizes: this isn't just building for fun—it's a live-action lesson in scope, Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), scheduling, cost estimation, and integration. U...

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 professional firefighter — and what starts as a simple training call turns into one of the most eye-opening Agile conversations I've ever had. We break down the Scrum roles using real fireground command structures, dive deep into velocity, story...

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 (or longer) and still fall short? In this episode, we break down the  four levels of PMP preparation — from the exhausting "grind" that traps most people, to the advanced stages of Communication and Imagination where real mastery happens. Y...