Harbert Podcast

Building the Tool Kit: Phil Fraher

Phil Fraher knows his way around the C-Suite, having held various offices from President to CFO to COO of companies across the software and technology world. But now, continuing his 30+ year career, you won't find him behind the wheel as often as he navigates from the 'number two' position. As a consultant and advisor, Phil prefers the analytical side of entrepreneurial success. He discusses building your 'tool kit', knowing when you don't know something, and getting unique experiences that set you apart from other students and professionals. He also discusses business 'forensics' fundamentals, from how to assess your product idea in the marketplace to how to gauge the egos and attitudes in a board room for the overall health of the company.

Having An Edge: Eric Finch

Today you'll find Eric Finch on video thumbnails and blog posts across the web through his insightful YouTube channel Higher Levels. But it's been a long journey from his time at Auburn as an engineering student and goalie for the USA Team Handball residency. How'd it happen? Eric shares why leading with your particular background is an important part of reaching your full potential in a career change. He discusses the competitive drive to race against yourself in your results, and how he turned his job as an engineer into a career which allowed for that drive. He also discusses his pivot into content creation, how to cultivate and maintain an audience, and the specifics of publishing answers to the questions that people on the web are already asking. Perhaps his best advice to the aspiring content creator: don't quit the day-job before you've established revenue in the other.

From Army Squad leader to Business leader: Elliot Quinones

Elliot Quinones is a former US Army Squad Leader and the current owner of the Grout Medic of Chattahoochee Valley. As a former Army squad leader who mentored over 300 soldiers, he now helps salespeople and entrepreneurs develop their leadership skills and sales technique.

What to Know About Cash Flow: Denise Grove

Denise Groves, CPA  is a financial consultant and strategist, and the founder of CFO Support Inc. With a background that includes positions at  KPMG and Fortune 500 companies, Denise is an Advanced Certified Profit First professional. Her engaging style helps clients implement the cash flow philosophy of Mike Michalowicz’ book, Profit First. She is an Auburn College of Business alumnus and a member of Auburn's Women's Philanthropy Board Executive Committee.

On Your Mark, Get Set, Go: Michael Giles

Twenty years ago, Michael Giles wondered if his experience and education would be what employers were looking for. It was. Now Giles encourages Harbert students today to open their minds to career paths they previously thought were 'off limits.' He also suggests setting boundaries at work to make time for life at home.