Geoff Chan - Agency Founder, Path to Becoming a Web Developer, How We Learn, Finding Mentors

Today I’m joined by Geoff Chan.  He is the found of a digital agency called StackFive.  It’s a great conversation about his journey to becoming a web developer.  We share our stories about how our Father’s influenced us along with others. “Getting in the reps”.  One of the key ways he gets better at something is to set a goal to do 'x' number of projects and then back filling that with other methods to learn how to do something.

Geoff and I took a similar path to learning that included learning ‘by doing’ projects and learning from others.  I worked with people that helped me become a better developer; he did the same.  He learned by being part of teams and finding smart people.. and asking lots of questions.  Even dumb ones.

We end with what he’s doing today.  He now runs a successful agency along with a partner and has built a 5 person team.  It’s an inspiring episode!  Especially for those that are building a career or business in tech.  Enjoy!