The Moxie Podcast

Scott Fultz went from full-time rockstar to a Kinko’s computer department and ultimately to a successful 20-year career as a freelancer and entrepreneur. On this week’s episode, we discuss the reasons he traded a 40-to-50-hour work month for a full-time gig as Hectic’s Head of Engineering. Tune in to hear about his freelancing journey, love of yoga, and advice for starting out on your own.In today’s episode, you’ll hear:

1. How Scott went from an office job to a successful freelance graphic design and programming career
2. Why independent creating is so close to his heart
3. How he thinks the pandemic will affect the way we work
4. If work was chess, how his move rivaled any of Beth Harmon’s best work
5. Why every freelancer needs self-confidence and ‘stick-to-it-iveness’ 
6. About craniosacral healing and how it connects Scott’s story to Geoff Mina’s
7. His role in Hectic’s beginnings
8. Why he kept Hectic’s development at home rather than taking it off-shore
9. The freelancing mistake he made in his first year and how to avoid it

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Air Force intelligence officer. Certified Sommelier. Design consultant, multi-business co-founder, former freelancer. Today’s guest, Dano Qualls, is all of these and more. Join us as we discuss what has driven him to pursue these ventures and how his unique perspective produces incredible solutions, particularly for freelancers who use Hecticapp.com.

In today’s episode, you’ll hear:

1. A taste of Dano’s unbelievable background and how it led him to Hecticapp.com.
2. How a pandemic-driven solo camping trip helped Dano understand the drive behind his work.
3. The specific problem that freelancers face and how he has worked to solve that problem through Hecticapp.com.
4. His love for immersing himself in cultures, experiences, and research to understand different perspectives.
5. The best way to create a tool that solves your users’ problems.
6. Who is responsible for the stunning visuals on Hecticapp.com.
7. The one freelancer story he just can’t forget.
8. How to determine the value of an hour of your time - and why it matters.
9. Where to find the best tacos and mole in Denver.
10. The exact formula for Dano’s daily moods

Here's where you can continue the conversation and connect with Dano: 

Dano on LinkedIn

Dano on Medium 

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My guest today is Geoffrey Mina, COO, and Co-Founder at Hecticapp.com. Geoffrey is a 20-year technology entrepreneur and transformational business leader known and respected for seeing through the clutter of the complex to arrive at the most effective and optimal way forward; while inspiring teams to push beyond their limits and consistently perform at levels not thought possible. 

In today's episode, you'll hear: 

1. Geoffrey's non-traditional story to paving his own path and creating on his own terms. 
2. The importance of starting and staying organized. 
3. His approach and advice on solving complex problems. 
4. Lessons from starting and then selling a multinational enterprise company at the age of 24.
5. Love for seemingly insurmountable challenges 
6. His vision for how Hecticapp.com will help bring the next generation of the workforce out of the requirement of working for someone else. 
7. Simple tips for creating more discipline in your routine, and the importance of the simple act of making your bed. 
8. The role that self-confidence plays in becoming your best self. 
9. We hear about some unfinished business with Geoffrey and Hecticapp.com Head of Engineering and Co-Founder Scott Fultz.
10. Lastly, Geoff introduces a new segment to the show coming in early 2021 called Herding Cats. 

Here's where you can continue the conversation and connect with Geoffrey:

Geoffrey on LinkedIn
Geoffrey on Instagram
Email Geoffrey

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We over glorify and disproportionately celebrate endings and put little to no focus on beginnings or the process of getting started. Consequently, we become overwhelmed by the idea of success and minimize the journey it took to get there. 

This common practice is why doubt destroys more dreams than failure ever could. Hear Hectic CEO and Co-Founder, and Hectic podcast host, Darryl Kelly, discuss doubt, overcome perfectionism, and share the vision for Hectic and our story to now.