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Build & Break Through

Build & Break Through

Written by: R. Hunter Harris
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Small businesses are the backbone of America, and have a dismal failure rate.

In this podcast, Host Hunter Harris interviews founders, builders, operators, and entrepreneurs, to share their successes and struggles. In his time as an advisor, Hunter has seen the same questions recur time and time again, leading to this podcast. By sharing this wisdom with each other, founders can avoid pitfalls, succeed, and scale.

2026 R. Hunter Harris
Economics Leadership Management & Leadership
Episodes
  • Aubrey Flynn: W2 to Consultant to Builder
    Mar 9 2026

    Host R. Hunter Harris interviews Aubrey Flynn, founder of GOALS Media Group. Topics range from the Atlanta tech community, validation before building, and searching for product market fit.

    Aubrey emphasizes the importance of market validation early, leveraging community and network knowledge, and timing technology adoption with industry shifts. His experience highlights the power of focusing on core pain points, rapid prototyping, and strategic pivots - valuable lessons for founders at any stage.

    Host: R. Hunter Harris
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhunterharris/

    Guest: Aubrey Flynn
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/aubreylflynn/
    https://goalsapp.ai/

    By Hunter Software Consulting
    https://huntersoftwareconsulting.com/

    Created with Riverside: https://riverside.sjv.io/vDz6nv

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    31 mins
  • Makayla Greathouse: Culture, Hiring, and Onboarding
    Mar 2 2026

    Host Hunter Harris and guest Makayla Greathouse discuss the critical role of HR in startups, focusing on hiring, onboarding, and building a strong company culture. They explore the concept of 'people debt' and the challenges that arise from ad hoc hiring processes.

    The conversation emphasizes the importance of competency models, the need for effective onboarding, and the significance of trust and vulnerability in leadership. They also highlight the necessity of conducting post-mortems for hiring mistakes and the role of core values in shaping company culture.

    Host: R. Hunter Harris
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhunterharris/

    Guest: Makayla Greathouse
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/makaylagreathouse/
    https://www.elevateintent.co/

    By Hunter Software Consulting
    https://huntersoftwareconsulting.com/

    Created with Riverside: https://riverside.sjv.io/vDz6nv

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    28 mins
  • Phil Thornton: 1 Year of Vibe Coding
    Feb 23 2026

    Host R. Hunter Harris interviews Phil Thornton, co-founder of Paydax. They discuss the intersection of AI and software engineering, exploring the challenges and opportunities that arise when using AI tools for coding.

    Phil shares his journey from sales to software engineering, emphasizing the importance of curiosity, community, and open-source resources in learning to code. The conversation also touches on the common pitfalls in software development, the role of AI in debugging, and the significance of sharing ideas within a community.

    Host: R. Hunter Harris
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhunterharris/

    Guest: Phil Thornton
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/phil-thornton-a27b041b5/ (Contact for AI Finance Podcast Access)
    https://paydax.io/

    By Hunter Software Consulting
    https://huntersoftwareconsulting.com/

    Created with Riverside: https://riverside.sjv.io/vDz6nv

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    36 mins
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