gentlemen, we can rebuild you.

We’re a community of Gen-X creatives building what’s next—on our own terms.

IS YOUR star BURNING OUT?

Do you see the writing on the dry-erase board?

Did a junior creative call you “Rumplestiltskin”? 

HELL, NO!

Powerful cohorts. Creative brotherhood. Real results. Molting Men gives Gen-X creatives the clarity, confidence, and kickstart to turn experience into income.

GET INVOLVED, MAN.

  • BE A FOUNDING MEMBER OF THE TREEFORT

    MM Membership

    Join other DUDES like you: Gen-X, creative pro, and ready to burn away the bullshit and grab midlife by the, well…you know. HELL YEAH!

    Opens Summer 2025

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  • MOLTING MMONDAYS

    First Monday each Month

    Our monthly drop-in Zoom call where members share wins, challenges, and progress-in-motion. It’s a clubhouse for creative men at their molting point, where stories fuel action and accountability drives results.

    For: MM members or by invitation.

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  • TREEFORT FRIDAY TALKS

    Every Friday
    11:00am-12:00pm Pacific

    Feel like you're stuck on the B-side of your career?

    Drop in with a crew of Gen-X MMisfits for raw talk, genuine laughs, and practical ideas to move forward.

    By invite only. Pants optional.

    GET ON THE WAITLIST

  • OPERATION MMINDSHIFT

    Reinvent Yourself, Man

    An 8-week guided reboot for Gen-X creatives ready to shed burnout, rediscover their edge, and launch a second act that’s personal, purposeful—and profitable. Presented by Molting Men + Geezer Creative.

    When: Fall 2025
    Where: Zoom

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  • MoltMixer Inc.ubator

    “Open Mic” Your Hustle

    Join a small, driven crew of MM alumni to turn your idea into a testable pilot. Work side-by-side with other seasoned creatives to refine your concept, build a clear roadmap, and take bold first steps toward making it real.

    When: Bi-monthly on Wednesdays
    Where: Zoom

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  • PROJECT MMAVEN

    Pilot Program for Women

    We’re inviting a select group of Gen-X creatives to help us shape an evolution of our MMindShift framework designed specifically for women navigating mid-career change.

    Brought to you by MM + Geezer.

    When: Fall 2025
    Where: Zoom

    GET ON PILOT WAITLIST

WHAT DUDES SAY ABOUT MM

  • “It opened my mind to career options I hadn’t considered.”

    Joel "The Machine" Ehly
    Before: Recovering Designer
    After: Exploring side hustles



  • “Pivoting is hard. Molting Men gave me a framework and small group support to finally get moving.”

    Guy “The Phoenix” Ragnetti
    Before:     Creative Director / Writer
    After: Piloting a Side Hustle + New projects

  • “Direction, structure and accountability to move forward with a pilot strategy.”

    “PiSPOCKo”
    Before:     Creative Team Lead
    After: Piloting a Side Hustle + New Career Options

  • “A confidence booster and a second wind to continue in the creative world.”

    "El Cyclepath"
    Before: Graphic Art Director / Sr. Graphic Designer
    After: Piloting a Side Hustle

  • “I went from burned out and scared to burned out but happy.”

    Vince “Wild Stallion” Ninmoor
    Before:     FreelancePresentation Design
    After: DIY Merch Store + Increasing Rates

  • “Gave me permission to realize I’m not a failure if I don’t work in an agency.”

    Brian “SawzAll” Nally
    Before:     Sr. Graphic Designer
    After: Exploring a Side Hustle

  • “Helps you uncover your unique strengths and path forward in your career.”

    Brian "The Rage" Hankins
    Before    : Art Director + Sr. Designer
    After: Land Surveyor


  • "A way to break down and solidify your greater purpose.”

    “Yellow Melvin”
    Before:     3D Designer
    After: Exploring a Side Hustle



  • “Many men have lost their way. MM helps resume our journeys in a rich and impactful way.”

    “Wazi Woo”
    Before    : Artist, Co-Founder of the Museum Of Neon Art (MONA)
    After: Still molting

MEET A FEW MM ALUMS

Meet some of the dudes who’ve completed a cohort and scored their own 2-D MM action figure!

  • THE MACHINE - DECODER OF ALL THINGS

  • DUTCH BRO - THE ORIGINAL PEACEMAKER

  • THE PHOENIX - THE INDOMITABLE SHOWMAN

  • THE RAGE - POLYMATH OF FIRE

  • EL CYCLEPATH - THIS BADASS CAN BUILD ANYTHING!

  • PISPOCKO - BRINGER OF BALANCE

  • WILD STALLION - THE RINGMASTER

  • SAWZALL - THE HUMAN TOOLBOX

  • YELLOW MELVIN - FIRESTARTER OF IDEAS

  • WAZI WOO - THE STORYTELLER

ARE WE A CULT OF LIZARD PEOPLE?

Book a free 15-minute Zoom call with us to ask questions, kick the tires, and see if our growing community of Gen-X creative dudes is right for you.

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