The 5% Technical, 95% Human Side of Success with Craig Hollabaugh

What matters more in a technical career: knowing the technology or knowing how to work with people? Craig Hollabaugh has spent decades working as an engineer, programmer, consultant, and startup problem solver. In this episode of the Mile High Success Podcast, Craig joins Nick Elder to share the lessons he learned from working across many different industries. Craig explains why he believes consulting is about 5% technical work and 95% human relations. He talks about learning to make the people around him the heroes, why patience matters, and how strong relationships can lead to years of new opportunities. Craig and Nick also talk about AI and agentic coding tools, how they are changing software development, and why experience still matters in an AI-powered world. Craig also shares advice for people starting their careers, including why they should build projects, create an online presence, learn to have great conversations, and develop both compassion and competency. It is a conversation about technology, leadership, relationships, career freedom, and staying curious throughout your life.