About this episode
Zach Molzer shares his journey as a young developer in Kansas City, emphasizing the importance of passion and initiative over experience.
Zach Molzer is 25, and he wants you to know that’s an advantage. His team is young, energetic, and optimistic. His story of quickly becoming a developer with impact in Kansas City shows us that you don’t need to have decades of experience. You just need to want to do it badly, and get others excited about your vision. In just a couple of short years, Zach has created a company , undertaken two very complex redevelopment projects, created a huge presence on social media, built a bus stop out of an actual bus, connected with local elected officials, and is gearing up for much more. I hope you find inspiration in how Zach relates to us, that you can just do things. You don’t need permission, you don’t need the approval of a committee - you can just decide to do something, and pursue it relentlessly. For those of us that are frequently skeptical of the value of social media, Zach also offers a lesson in how to use the technology to great advantage. Check out his Twitter/X page or YouTube for more. Find more content on The Messy City on Kevin’s Substack page . Music notes: all songs by low standards, ca. 2010. Videos here . If you’d like a CD for low standards, message me and you can…
People in this episode
Host: Kevin Klinkenberg
Guest: Zach Molzer
Topics covered
- youth empowerment
- urban development
- social media
- entrepreneurship
- community engagement
Keywords
- Zach Molzer
- Kansas City
- urban development
- social media
- entrepreneurship
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Kansas City, Twitter/X, YouTube, low standards, The Messy City, Substack
Books & works: Why Be Friends, Fairweather Friend
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