Build & Break Through

R. Hunter Harris

Most startups don't die from bad ideas. They die from the same handful of mistakes, made over and over, that nobody warned them about. Build and Break Through is Hunter Harris - fractional CPTO, advisor, and four-exit operator - in real conversations with the founders, builders, and operators who've lived it and are living it. The wins, the wrecks, and the hard-won lessons in between. Hunter's spent years watching the same questions sink good companies. This show takes the answers out of the boardroom and into yours - give-first, no fluff - so founders can ship, survive, scale, and succeed.

  1. 2d ago

    Alan Page: The Triangle of High-Performing Engineering Teams

    In this episode, Alan Page shares his insights on high-performing engineering teams, focusing on transparency, accountability, and psychological safety. Discover practical strategies to foster a culture of trust, effective communication, and continuous improvement. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and guest background 02:15 The importance of transparency in leadership 04:10 Modeling behavior and encouraging feedback 05:02 The origin of the triangle framework 05:50 Insights from leadership books and models 07:40 Pink’s Drive and the connection to team culture 09:22 Turning principles into actionable behaviors 10:20 Success stories and real-world examples 11:02 The role of transparency in team trust 12:01 Practicing transparency through regular meetings 13:04 Handling sensitive questions and building safety 14:43 The importance of leaders admitting mistakes 15:17 The value of regular one-on-ones and skip-levels 16:37 Involving team in hiring decisions 18:14 The significance of caring about team members 20:21 Navigating accountability extremes 21:17 Estimation and planning with probabilistic methods 23:38 Learning from missed deadlines and continuous improvement 26:02 Using red, yellow, green signals for project status 27:03 Closing remarks and resources Host: R. Hunter Harris https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhunterharris/ Guest: Alan Page https://www.linkedin.com/in/a-l-a-n/ https://angryweasel.substack.com/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ab-testing/id856528068 By Hunter Software Consulting https://huntersoftwareconsulting.com/

  2. Jul 26

    Monica Stewart: Sustainable Revenue & Social Media

    In this episode, Hunter Harris interviews Monica Stewart about building sustainable revenue systems, leveraging social media for B2B SaaS, and effective content strategies for founders. They explore practical tips for social media engagement, podcasting, and personal branding to grow your business. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Monica Stewart and her expertise 01:57 Monica explains her top of funnel flywheel system 04:10 The importance of building familiarity with your market 05:07 Teaching founders to build social media audiences 06:23 The role of social media in B2B SaaS marketing 07:45 Why LinkedIn remains the primary platform for B2B 09:01 TikTok and Instagram for B2B content 10:21 Distinguishing between sales and marketing channels 11:24 Building brand awareness through short-form video 13:21 Creating authentic and targeted content 15:02 Connection and commenting strategies on social media 16:23 Generating inbound leads and conversations 18:12 Podcasting as a content and business strategy 21:12 Balancing personal and company brand on social media 24:02 The psychology of content and parasocial relationships 27:00 Overcoming vulnerability and authenticity fears 30:17 Using content themes to attract the right audience 33:01 Avoiding inauthentic content and lessons without value 34:25 The importance of genuine self-expression in branding 37:01 The challenge of consistent personal branding 40:01 The power of storytelling and relatable content 41:00 Closing thoughts and Monica’s upcoming workshops Host: R. Hunter Harris https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhunterharris/ Guest: Monica Stewart https://www.linkedin.com/in/monica-stewart/ https://msbconsultants.com/ By Hunter Software Consulting https://huntersoftwareconsulting.com/

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Most startups don't die from bad ideas. They die from the same handful of mistakes, made over and over, that nobody warned them about. Build and Break Through is Hunter Harris - fractional CPTO, advisor, and four-exit operator - in real conversations with the founders, builders, and operators who've lived it and are living it. The wins, the wrecks, and the hard-won lessons in between. Hunter's spent years watching the same questions sink good companies. This show takes the answers out of the boardroom and into yours - give-first, no fluff - so founders can ship, survive, scale, and succeed.