Podcasts by The Futur with Chris Do
The Futur podcast is a show that explores the interesting overlap between design, marketing, and business.Our host (and CEO of The Futur), Chris Do, holds candid conversations with inspirational people from the worlds of design, technology, marketing, business, philosophy and personal development.These conversations go deep. With the aim of understanding who these incredible people are, what drives them to do what they do, and what can we—the listener—learn from it all.Visit thefutur.com/podcast for show notes and additional information from each episode.
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271 - The Importance of Networking — with Loren Greiff from 2023-12-13T14:00
Networking is a term that, if you have a professional career, you've probably heard a million times. You've likely attended countless events and conversed with numerous people. However, networking ...
Listen270 - Building Communities, Part 2 from 2023-12-06T14:00
Tom Ross returns for the second of our two episodes about building online communities. In this episode, Chris and Tom discuss the things to focus on when developing and honing your community - aski...
Listen269 - Building Communities, Part 1 from 2023-11-29T14:00
Many of us have heard the famous Kevin Kelly phrase, "To make a living as a craftsperson, photographer, musician, designer, author, animator, app maker, entrepreneur, or inventor, you need only a t...
Listen268 - Convert Content To Customers, Part 2 from 2023-11-22T14:00
Richard Moore continues to explore the art of attracting and engaging your audience in this second part of his conversation with Chris. They discuss transforming creative content into a loyal custo...
Listen267 - Convert Content To Customers, Part 1 from 2023-11-15T14:00
Are you a creative business owner looking to leverage LinkedIn to its fullest potential? In this episode, we’re bringing a conversation that Chris had with Richard Moore on LinkedIn, earlier this y...
Listen266 - Creating An Authentic Personal Brand — with Ryan Alford from 2023-11-08T14:00
What do you do when you spend two decades of your life working with some of the biggest agencies and biggest brands in the world, on some of the most successful marketing campaigns of the time, and...
Listen265 - The New Innovators — with Mauro Porcini from 2023-11-01T13:00
“Innovation is an act of love.” So say’s our guest, Mauro Porcini, Senior Vice President and Chief Design Officer at PepsiCo. With over 1800 design and innovation awards having his name attached to...
Listen264 - Accelerating Creativity — with Kevin Lau from 2023-10-25T13:00
It’s not unusual for people to be a little on edge about AI, both where it is now, and where it could be in the near future. As a creative, will you even have a job in five or ten years? If AI can ...
Listen263 - Imposter Syndrome — with Jule Kim from 2023-10-18T13:00
It’s so common, especially amongst creatives, and manifests in so many different ways. Imposter Syndrome. That overly critical inner voice. That self doubt about your accomplishments, or your intel...
Listen262 - Telling A Great Story — with Karen Eber from 2023-10-11T13:00
Most of us have seen a TED talk, or attended a conference where someone was giving a keynote presentation. Many of us have probably thought they might like to do that at some point. The reason peop...
Listen261 - Understanding Influence — with Rene Rodriguez from 2023-10-04T13:00
In the modern world, there’s no shortage of carnival barkers trying to grab your attention. Everyone is looking to build an audience and become an Influencer, and social media has incentivized peop...
Listen260 - Encouraging The Entrepreneurial Spirit — with Jodie Cook from 2023-09-27T13:00
Some people are just natural entrepreneurs. Whether it’s in their bones, or they grow up with a positive entrepreneurial role model, they just feel that need deep down inside of them. But how do yo...
Listen259 - Scaling Up — with Ayman Al-Abdullah from 2023-09-20T13:00
Ayman Al-Abdullah is the former CEO of AppSumo, and now coaches CEO’s on how to scale their business from seven figures to nine. Graduating as an accounting major during the 2008 recession, Ayman s...
Listen258 - The ADHD Creative — with Abi Lemon from 2023-09-13T13:00
ADHD, or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, has been around a long time, but is surprisingly under diagnosed in the many that struggle with its symptoms. It can cause a variety of issues wit...
Listen257 - Expert Advice — with Keir McLaren from 2023-09-06T13:00
Have you ever been curious what it would be like to talk to a business coach? To ask direct questions about the problems you or your business might be having, and get direct answers? Chris has been...
Listen256 - From Good To Great from 2023-08-30T13:00
In everyone’s career there is a moment where you need to make the leap from good to great if you want to keep growing. There’s always a point where everyone wants to level up their brand so they ca...
Listen255 - Designing A Top Tier Workshop — with Rob Fitzpatrick from 2023-08-23T13:00
Have you ever considered creating a workshop to teach others? Not just a single lecture that you’re going to give once, but a workshop you can teach in different situations, over and over again? Bu...
Listen254 - Storytelling Is A Superpower — with Michael Margolis from 2023-08-16T13:00
Michael Margolis believes that narrative storytelling is the #1 superpower of humanity, and that the three most important, fundamental skills for the future all come from the exercise of storytelli...
Listen253 - Demystifying LinkedIn — with Nicole Osborne from 2023-08-09T13:00
LinkedIn. The very name conjures a variety of feelings amongst people. Hard to believe, but the social media juggernaut has been around for over two decades, and has over 930 MILLION users worldwid...
Listen252 - Tactical Analytics— with Amanda Webb from 2023-08-02T13:00
A website is an amazing sales tool. It can tell people who you are, what you do, and act as a sort of virtual handshake to begin a relationship between you and a potential customer. Often times, a ...
Listen251 - Building The AI Chris Do — with Sho Rust from 2023-07-26T13:00
AI has become such a buzz term lately. It was the mainstay of sci fi books and movies, for the longest time, and was something everybody thought of as being far in the future. And then Midjourney h...
Listen250 - Have People Lining Up To Do Business With You — with Daniel Priestley from 2023-07-19T13:00
It’s common sense to think “I have a business. I should sell as much of my product to as many people as I can”. So why do companies, like Rolex or Ferrari, make so much money by limiting the amount...
Listen249 - The Power of Listening — with Orly Israel from 2023-07-12T13:00
Orly Israel is a communicator who wanted to improve his conversational skills, and realized the best way to do that was to learn how to listen. His concept to achieve his goal, The Listening Table,...
Listen248 - Mastering Negotiation — with Chris Voss from 2023-07-05T13:00
Chris Voss is a former FBI negotiator who is using his decades of knowledge to teach others how to negotiate in both life and business. His book Never Split the Difference: Negotiating As If Your L...
Listen247 - 5 Core Business Principles, Part 3 from 2023-06-28T13:00
In our final discussion on the 5 Core Business Principles, Mo Ismail returns to talk to Chris about Attraction Marketing. In todays world, few people are looking at your social profiles by random c...
Listen246 - 5 Core Business Principles, Part 2 from 2023-06-21T13:00
In the second part of Chris’s discussion with Mo Ismail on the 5 Core Business Principles, he’ll be talking about The Irresistible Offer, and how to create it. It’s natural to feel like “the work s...
Listen245 - 5 Core Business Principles, Part 1 from 2023-06-14T13:00
For much of human history, mankind didn’t have very much in the way of resources. If there was food to eat, we ate it, and we would eat as much as we could, because we didn’t know when our next mea...
Listen244 - Getting Your First Clients from 2023-06-07T13:00
Whether you’re just starting out in a creative business, or pivoting to a new specialty, finding those first clients is one of the biggest hills you have to climb. So how do you build up your skill...
Listen243 - It's Only Money from 2023-05-31T13:00
Money. How does that word make you feel? Some people hear it and think opportunity, success, maybe even happiness. Others have a much more complicated reaction. Chris has fielded a lot of question...
Listen242 - Pick A Side — with Sean Cannell from 2023-05-24T13:00
We’re back with our second episode with YouTube pro and entrepreneur Sean Cannell. Sean is the driving force behind ThinkMedia, a company focused on YouTube strategy and growth. He is also an inter...
Listen241 - Creating Impactful Content — with Sean Cannell from 2023-05-17T13:00
Sean Cannell returns to the podcast to talk to Chris about why YouTube is the most undervalued social media platform, and how to take advantage of its amazing features. Sean is a successful YouTube...
Listen240 - Finding Your Voice — with James Victore from 2023-05-10T13:00
James Victore is a designer and fine artist, who’s work is part of the collection of the Museum of Modern Art. His stunning, expressive typography has helped to define his work, and is born out of ...
Listen239 - Productize design — with Brett Williams from 2023-05-03T13:00
Brett Williams is a designer and entrepreneur who runs DesignJoy, a design subscription service. He is essentially a one-man design agency that operates at scale and earns upwards of $1 million in ...
Listen238 - Discover your gift — with Michael Ventura from 2023-04-26T13:00
Michael Ventura is the founder of Sub Rosa, a strategy and design firm that works with some of the world’s largest brands, organizations, and startups. He is also a board member and advisor to seve...
Listen237 - Jump as high as you can — with Vinh Giang from 2023-04-19T13:00
In this inspiring podcast episode, we welcome magician, father, and keynote speaker Vinh Giang to the show. Vinh walks us through his fascinating life and career path, sharing powerful personal sto...
Listen236 - Lean in to what makes you different — with Dr. Emmanuel Probst from 2023-04-12T13:00
Dr. Emmanuel Probst is Global Lead of Brand Thought-Leadership at Ipsos, a leading market research agency in the world. He is also a WSJ bestselling author and adjunct professor at UCLA. We invited...
Listen235 - The Pursuit of Happiness — with Vince Lebon from 2023-04-05T13:00
Vince Lebon is a husband, father, and a curious design collaborator. He founded the experiential footwear brand Rollie Nation, where he has designed for and collaborated with celebrities. In this e...
Listen234 - Tonal Influence — with Marshall Davis Jones from 2023-03-29T13:00
In this episode, we are joined by Marshall Davis Jones, TEDx Speaker and founder of MindBodySpeak. Marshall is a competitive slam poet and world-bridger, known for his voice tone techniques that he...
Listen233 - From BBQ to Branding — with Phyllis Strawder from 2023-03-22T13:00
Phyllis Williams-Strawder is a certified brand strategist, life and business coach, and psychology marketing specialist who is known as the Ghetto Country Brandmother®. She has a passion for guidin...
Listen232 - There is wisdom in learning — with Kevin Finn from 2023-03-15T13:00
Kevin Finn is a TEDx speaker, advisor, internationally recognized branding designer, and author who works with individuals and groups dedicated to creating a positive impact at scale. With 30 years...
Listen231 - Knowing when to quit (Part 2) from 2023-03-08T14:00
In Part Two of our discussion on when to quit and when to push through, we hear stories from listeners about perseverance and strategic quitting. Joining us again are Nidhi Tewari and Stefan Bucher...
Listen230 - Knowing when to quit (Part 1) from 2023-03-01T14:00
Acclaimed NFL coach Vince Lombardi once said, "Winners never quit and quitters never win." It's a motivating and catchy sentiment, but famed marketer Seth Godin begs to differ. In his book, The Dip...
Listen229 - Don’t trade time for money — with Paco de Leon from 2023-02-22T14:00
Paco de Leon is the author and illustrator of Finance for the People, a practical guide to helping you navigate your financial life, no matter your situation. They also run a bookkeeping agency for...
Listen228 - Boredom is the key to creativity (Part 2) from 2023-02-15T14:00
In Part 1 of this series, we established that boredom is the precursor to creativity. It provides important moments of stillness that allow one's mind to wander. Or as Deepak Chopra puts it, to “dr...
Listen227 - Boredom is the key to creativity (Part 1) from 2023-02-08T14:00
There is no shortage of work to do when you run your own business. However, just because you are busy does not mean that what you are doing is productive; hence the term “busywork”. In this two-par...
Listen226 - How affiliate marketing works — with Jacob Cass from 2023-02-01T14:00
Jacob Cass is a designer, strategist, and the founder of branding agency, JustCreative. In this podcast episode we talk with him about how to use affiliate marketing and SEO to build a successful o...
Listen225 - Energy is everything — with Simon Ong from 2023-01-25T14:00
Simon Ong is a personal development entrepreneur, coach, and public speaker. He is also the author of Energize, a book that will introduce you to the art and science of energy management. In this p...
Listen224 - Feelings are unreliable (Part 2) — with Chris Do from 2023-01-18T14:00
In part two of this series, we are joined again by Nidhi Tewari and Mo Ismail to continue our conversation about the role emotion plays in decision making. As a therapist, Nidhi points out the impo...
Listen223 - Feelings are unreliable (Part 1) — with Chris Do, Nidhi Tewari, Mo Ismail from 2023-01-11T14:00
This two-part podcast episode features Chris Do, Nidhi Tewari, and Mo Ismail discussing the merits of whether to make decisions with your mind, your heart, or a little of both. In part one, Chris s...
Listen222 - The art of PR — with Lucy Werner from 2023-01-04T14:00
Lucy Werner wears many hats: public relations (PR) expert, business owner, author, coach, and mother. She is the founder of The Wern, a PR agency and design shop for startups, entrepreneurs, and in...
Listen221 - Making sense of YouTube — with Benji Travis and Tom Ross from 2022-12-28T14:00
People love YouTube for a variety of reasons, but it's most popular use: search engine. Unsure how to cut that mango? Here are twelve videos that will teach you. But how do you become that coveted ...
Listen220 - Trust your gut (Part 2) — with Chris Do from 2022-12-21T14:00
In part two of our conversation about making better business decisions we get to sit in on a live coaching session with Chris Do, Mo Ismail, and Nidhi Tewari. The group continues to discuss data-ba...
Listen219 - Trust your gut (Part 1) — with Chris Do from 2022-12-14T14:00
When you run a business, you earn the right to make any decision you want with it. You also accept the responsibility and outcome—good, bad, or otherwise. The choice is truly yours. But how do you ...
Listen218 - The 3 pillars of great content — with Dakota Robertson from 2022-12-07T14:00
Dakota Robertson is a professional ghostwriter. Businesses and influencers hire him to write tweets that go viral and amass an audience. And he is damn good at it. In this podcast episode, Dakota s...
Listen217 - What is self-confidence? — with Chris from 2022-11-30T14:00
What is the difference between self-esteem and self-confidence? And how do they affect who we are and what we believe we are capable of? In this candid conversation, Chris Do answers question from ...
Listen216 - Business Q&A — with Chris D from 2022-11-23T14:00
In this special episode, Chris Do fields business questions and offers answers live and in real-time. Questions like: how do I raise my rates without losing clients, how do you measure creative imp...
Listen215 - Change is inevitable — with Anneli Hansson from 2022-11-16T14:00
Adapt or die is the classic business mantra. To survive and thrive you must remain nimble and ready to pivot. To jump the curve, so to speak. If you could start your business all over again, what w...
Listen214 - You are more than your job title — with Sarabeth Berk from 2022-11-09T14:00
Sarabeth Berk is a TEDx speaker and professional identity researcher. She is reshaping how we think about the workforce by shifting and expanding our definition of professional identity. What does ...
Listen213 - Creativity is not magic — with Joey Cofone from 2022-11-02T13:00
Do you have to suffer to build character? We get philosophical in part two of our conversation with Baronfig founder and author Joey Cofone. He and Chris continue their discussion about The Laws of...
Listen212 - The Laws of Creativity — with Joey Cofone from 2022-10-26T13:00
Joey Cofone is the Founder and CEO of Baronfig, an award-winning designer and entrepreneur, and the newly minted author of The Laws of Creativity. If you have listened to our podcast long enough th...
Listen211 - How to give and receive feedback — with Eric Moore from 2022-10-19T13:00
Criticism is easily given, but rarely appreciated. At some point we have all had to critique someone else’s work or be critiqued by a client, manager, or teacher. The experience can be emotionally ...
Listen210 - Know your audience — with Eric Moore from 2022-10-12T13:00
Creative ideas are tough to sell. They start vague and, until fully realized, are malleable concepts prone to change. So how do you prove the value of an idea before it is created? With design thin...
Listen209 - The 4 phases of Design Thinking — with Eric Moore from 2022-10-05T13:00
Now that we understand what design thinking is, it is time we learn how to use it. In part two of our design thinking discussion, app designer Deanna joins Eric and Chris to walk us through her pra...
Listen208 - What is Design Thinking? — with Eric Moore from 2022-09-28T13:00
Eric Moore is a communication strategist and champion of design thinking. In this episode, he and Chris debate an eyebrow-raising talk from Natasha Jen called Design Thinking Is Bullsh*t. For conte...
Listen207 - Your vibe attracts your tribe — with Anneli Hansson from 2022-09-21T13:00
The word authentic gets thrown around a lot, especially when describing brands. But what is an “authentic” brand? And why do some brands garner loyal customers while others do not? In this episode,...
Listen206 - The Art of Detachment Pt. 2 — with Anneli Hansson from 2022-09-14T13:00
In part two of our discussion about detachment, Chris and Anneli dive deeper—and more personally—into how practicing detachment benefits your life. It's easy to attach your value and identity to yo...
Listen205 - The Art of Detachment Pt. 1 — with Anneli Hansson from 2022-09-07T13:00
If you’ve listened to the podcast long enough (or watched enough videos), you will have heard the joke about Chris being a robot. That is to say; he always keeps his cool. But how does he do it? Ho...
Listen204 - Put something on the line — with Sean Cannell from 2022-08-31T13:00
Sean Cannell is a YouTuber, international speaker, and the founder of ThinkMedia. His mission: help entrepreneurs build their influence and go full-time doing what they love through the power of on...
Listen203 - Prototyping yourself — with Kate Pincott from 2022-08-24T13:00
Kate Pincott is a product designer, design coach, and CEO/founder of Remote Design Coaching. Her mission: reconnect designers to their intuition and creativity. At the peak of her tech-design caree...
Listen202 - Making a marketing strategy from scratch — with Joana Galvao from 2022-08-17T13:00
Joana Galvao is the founder of award-winning branding and web design agency GiF Design Studios. She is also on a personal mission to help fellow creative service providers stay booked solid. In thi...
Listen201 - How to make content that goes viral — with Brendan Kane from 2022-08-10T13:00
Brendan Kane is a bestselling author and influential marketing advisor to celebrities, pro athletes, and major brands. He’s helped clients like Taylor Swift, Paramount Studios, Vice, and IKEA make ...
Listen200 - Making sense of data — with Neil Hoyne from 2022-08-03T13:00
Neil Hoyne is an author, researcher, and marketing executive working at Google as Chief Measurement Strategist. He is also a senior fellow at The Wharton School and an advisor for Capital G. Neil s...
Listen199 - From Gangster to CEO — with Ryan Blair from 2022-07-27T13:00
Ryan Blair is an entrepreneur, author, philanthropist, and most importantly, a dad. He is the founder and CEO of Alter Call, a multi-faith spiritual community that helps people accelerate personal ...
Listen198 - Navigating the Creative Industry — with Susana Chen from 2022-07-20T13:00
Susana Chen is the founder of the Asian Creative Foundation (ACF). ACF is a community organization that helps entry-level creatives find opportunities, navigate their career paths, and help make th...
Listen197 - Build Your Personal Brand — with Daniel Priestley from 2022-07-13T13:00
Daniel Priestley is an entrepreneur (several times over), but you may know him best from his book Key Person of Influence. Over the last decade, Daniel noticed a trend in successful businesses: vis...
Listen196 - Self Sabotage Part 3 — with Chris Do from 2022-07-06T13:00
In the final episode of our series on self-sabotage, we pick up where the conversation between Nidhi and Chris left off. If you missed the first two episodes, we suggest you go back and listen to t...
Listen195 - Self Sabotage Part 2 — with Chris Do from 2022-06-29T13:00
In part two of our three-part series on self-sabotage, Nidhi speaks with Chris about his decision to abandon Blind and start The Futur. Blind was Chris’s branding and design agency. He started it i...
Listen194 - Self-Sabotage Part 1 — with Nidhi Tewari from 2022-06-22T13:00
Have you ever worked so hard on something only to find yourself stuck and caught in what feels like a complete slog? At that moment, you may think: This isn’t working. It’s time to pivot. But what ...
Listen193 - What is copywriting? — with Neville Medhora from 2022-06-15T13:00
Neville Medhora is best known as a copywriter. But that doesn’t mean he just writes copy. According to Neville, effective copywriting means communicating a message from your brain to millions of ot...
Listen192 - You Can’t Be Good At Everything — with Kyle T Webster from 2022-06-08T13:00
Kyle T Webster is an award-winning international illustrator. His work has appeared in The New Yorker, TIME, Wall Street Journal, The Atlantic, Nike, IDEO, and several other distinguished clients. ...
Listen191 - How Chatbots and Messenger Automation Work — with Natasha Takahashi from 2022-06-01T13:00
In 2017 Natasha Takahashi completed her first semester at the prestigious (and quite expensive) college, University of Southern California. She'd spent many nights writing essays and working tirele...
Listen190 - Life in the Metaverse — with Lisa Andrews from 2022-05-25T13:00
Just when you thought you had the internet figured out, new waves of technology approach. With them come a torrent of unfamiliar terms: non-fungible tokens, web3, DAOs, the Metaverse. Are they real...
Listen189 - Making time for yourself — with Chris Franklin from 2022-05-18T13:00
Chris Franklin is a filmmaker, photographer, and budding YouTuber helping clients, and fellow creatives meet their goals. He's also a Futur Pro Group member, which is where he met and connected wit...
Listen188 - How to tell better stories — with Kindra Hall from 2022-05-11T13:00
Kindra Hall is a storyteller, acclaimed keynote speaker, and bestselling author of Stories that Stick: How Storytelling Can Captivate Customers, Influence Audiences, and Transform Your Business. Sh...
Listen187 - How to tell your story — with Chris Do from 2022-05-04T13:00
Storytelling is one of the fundamental ways humans connect. It’s how we learn, exchange ideas, and entertain ourselves. At its core, storytelling is communication. This episode comes from a live Tw...
Listen186 - How Brand Strategy Works — with Mika Saulitis from 2022-04-27T13:00
Mika Saulitis is the Director of Creative Strategy at branding and design studio, Trollbäck+Company. But what does a Director of Brand Strategy do exactly? As Mika puts it, there are two core compo...
Listen185 - You don’t need to be an expert — with Graham Cochrane from 2022-04-20T13:00
Graham Cochrane is an entrepreneur, YouTuber, and business coach whose mission is to help other people start their own businesses. You might be thinking, “Great. Another online business guru tellin...
Listen184 - Taking Risks — with Jason Fried from 2022-04-13T13:00
Jason Fried is the founder and CEO of Basecamp. Once a web design firm (and operating under the name 37Signals), Basecamp unintentionally pivoted into building software with their namesake product....
Listen183 - What makes something valuable? — with Ron Baker from 2022-04-06T13:00
Ron Baker is a writer, speaker, educator, and recovering CPA. He is the author of seven best-selling books, most of which cover economic topics—specifically, value and pricing. Throughout history, ...
Listen182 - Learning Together — with Wes Kao from 2022-03-30T13:00
Wes Kao is co-founder of Maven, a platform that helps creators build cohort-based courses. Before that, she co-founded the altMBA with acclaimed author and marketer Seth Godin. If you’re not yet fa...
Listen181 - Making The Internet Fun Again — with Daniel Savage from 2022-03-23T13:00
Daniel Savage is a lot of things. A director, graphic designer, illustrator, animator, musician, and artist. He’s spent the last fifteen years trying lots of creative things for both enjoyment and ...
Listen180 - Forget The Algorithm — with Jake Fellman from 2022-03-16T13:00
Jake Fellman is a self-taught 3D artist who spends his time making original, animated content for YouTube and TikTok. As of this episode, Jake has 10.9M YouTube subscribers and 11.7M TikTok followe...
Listen179 - The Science Of Sleep — with Nicoline Douwes from 2022-03-09T14:00
Nicoline Douwes is a Dutch dream expert and sleep activist. Her mission? Show everyone how to wake up with new ideas and fresh insights. While our bodies sleep, our minds continue to work. Processi...
Listen178 - Just Do The Work (Pt. 3 of 3) — with Chris Do from 2022-03-02T14:00
In final episode of our three-part passion versus profit series, Chris and Rodrigo agree to never have this conversation again. In exchange, Rodrigo makes a public commitment to remain focused on h...
Listen177 - Design Your Life (Pt. 2 of 3) — with Chris Do from 2022-02-23T14:00
In part two of our three-part passion versus profit conversation, Chris, Rodrigo, Mo and Niddy pick up where they left off: to succeed you need a clear goal and to remain focused on it. The benefit...
Listen176 - Should You Follow Passion or Profit? (Pt. 1 of 3) — with Chris Do from 2022-02-16T14:00
How do you make decisions about your life? Do you follow what brings you happiness and makes you feel good? Or do you remove emotion from the process and remain focused and objective? Most of us la...
Listen175 - NFTs For Newbies — with Rich Cardona from 2022-02-09T14:00
Rich Cardona is a retired Marine, podcaster, and NFT enthusiast. In fact, his podcast NFTs for Newbies, is one of the most popular shows on the subject. In this fun and informative conversation Ric...
Listen174 - How to Think On Your Feet — with Erin Diehl from 2022-02-02T14:00
Have you ever tried improv? Neither had Chris, until he met Erin Diehl. Erin is a former experential marketer and veteran improviser that conducts workshops leveraging improv techniques to improve ...
Listen173 - How to Stay Curious — with Aaron Duffy from 2022-01-26T14:00
Aaron Duffy is the Executive Creative Director and co-founder of boutique creative agency, Special Guest. He also works as a director with acclaimed production company, 1st Avenue Machine. In this ...
Listen172 - Why you dread doing the work — with Nick Harauz from 2022-01-19T14:00
Nick Harauz is a content creator, video editing expert, and student of the creative process. He's also a certified Adobe, Apple, and Avid trainer and founder of Creative 111; a company that special...
Listen171 - Own who you are — with Carlos Segura from 2022-01-12T14:00
Carlos Segura is the founder of award-winning design firm, Segura Inc. He also founded digital type foundry T26, whose fonts you can find everywhere. Over the last 30 plus years, Carlos has built (...
Listen170 - Into the Creative Unknown — with Tuna Bora from 2022-01-05T14:00
Tuna Bora is an acclaimed Turkish visual artist whose clients include Google, Nike, Netflix, and Coca Cola. She’s won awards for her unique design work on several VR and AR projects and continue to...
Listen169 - Start before you’re ready — with Hoodzpah from 2021-12-29T14:00
You might better know Jen and Amy Hood by their clever business name: Hoodzpah. The California-born, Kentucky-raised twin sisters co-founded their brand identity and type design studio because they...
Listen168 - How to Build Authority — with Rochelle Moulton from 2021-12-22T14:00
Rochelle Moulton is a brand strategist and business coach that helps people (and their businesses) build authority. In this episode Rochelle shares how she prepares for important presentations, her...
Listen167 - How to Design a Presentation — with Ashley Smithers from 2021-12-15T14:00
A great presentation will inspire you. It will leave you feeling excited, energized and most importantly: wanting more. But a bad presentation will put you to sleep.Ashley Smithers specializes in p...
Listen166 - Death by a thousand cuts — with Anthony Banks from 2021-12-08T14:00
We last we spoke with Anthony way back in 2018, in episode 148 to be exact. At the time, he felt stagnant at his current job. Though his needs were met, there wasn’t much opportunity for growth. Cu...
Listen165 - Is The Futur a Cult? — with Ivy Malik from 2021-12-01T14:00
Welcome to our second installment of 5 rounds. In this episode, we welcome creative sales coach (and Futur Pro Group member) Ivy Malik to the show. Her mission: grill Chris Do with a series of five...
Listen164 - The Art of Sales and Negotiation — with Chris Do from 2021-11-24T14:00
If you were to order an expensive meal at a nice restaurant, but then asked if they could knock 50% off of the price, how would your waiter respond? Probably not well. Of all the possible replies, ...
Listen163 - How to get more from what you read — with Chris Do from 2021-11-17T14:00
Have you ever read a lengthy paragraph from a book and then sort of woken up and asked yourself, “Wait. What did I just read?” You and us both. Reading is a fantastic way to learn, but if you don’t...
Listen162 - Is Being a Designer Enough? — with Rodrigo and Anneli from 2021-11-10T08:00
In the corporate world, climbing the proverbial ladder seems common. To get ahead (and make more money) you must climb through the ranks. But in the creative industry, it feels different. We pursue...
Listen161 - What is Primal Branding? — with Patrick Hanlon from 2021-11-03T13:00
The concept of branding has been around since the dawn of human existence. It is hard-wired into us. Or as Patrick Hanlon refers to it: it’s our primal code. Patrick Hanlon is what many in the crea...
Listen160 - You Are Here (For Now) — with Adam JK from 2021-10-27T13:00
Adam J. Kurtz (aka Adam JK) is a designer, artist, and speaker whose illustrative work is rooted in honesty, humor and a little darkness. In this episode, we welcome Adam back to the show to talk a...
Listen159 - Done is Better Than Perfect — with Martha, Jule, and Lola from 2021-10-20T13:00
This episode comes from a discussion held on Clubhouse. The topic: perfectionism. Where it comes from and why it hinders your growth. Better said (and by Winston Churchhill), “Perfection is the ene...
Listen158 - The Difference Between Art and Design — with Loyola Marymount University from 2021-10-13T13:00
This episode comes from a livestream we hosted via YouTube in early 2020. In it, Chris fields questions from a group of design majors visiting from Loyola Marymount University. The Q&A covers topic...
Listen157 - What is experience design? — with David Schwarz from 2021-10-06T13:00
David Schwarz is an award-winning creative leader and one of the founding partners of acclaimed experience design agency, Hush. He’s spent his career designing brand experiences that integrate cont...
Listen156 - You are one decision away — with Kyle Quilausing from 2021-09-29T13:00
Once in a while we come across a story that we believe is worth sharing, even though it might not fit within the topics we generally talk about. Kyle Quilausing’s story is one of those. He’s gone f...
Listen155 - How to run your own YouTube channel — with Charli Marie from 2021-09-22T13:00
What does it take to run your own YouTube channel? According to Charli Marie, putting in the work is a good place to start. We know that’s not the advice you wanted to hear. But that’s the practica...
Listen154 - Round 5: Success leaves clues — with Mo Ismail from 2021-09-17T13:00
In the final round, Mo and Chris discuss what success means and how you can reverse engineer someone else’s. If you’re thinking, “but how do I effectively do that?” then you are asking the wrong qu...
Listen153 - Round 4: Change the plan, not the goal — with Mo Ismail from 2021-09-16T13:00
In round 4, Mo and Chris discuss goals and expectations. When it comes to setting goals, you should be uncompromising in them, but flexible in how you achieve them.If the plan is not working, chang...
Listen152 - Round 3: A long term sacrifice — with Mo Ismail from 2021-09-15T13:00
Round 3 is all about balance. Mo asks something personal of Chris: how do you balance this uncompromising purpose and your responsibility as a husband and father? It’s a fantastic question and some...
Listen151 - Round 2: Failure is the building block — with Mo Ismail from 2021-09-14T13:00
In round 2, Chris and Mo tackle the concept of ikigai. That is, how to live your life to it’s fullest potential. Theoretically, it makes good sense, but when it comes to taking action so few of us ...
Listen150 - Round 1: Remove emotion from the equation — with Mo Ismail from 2021-09-13T13:00
To celebrate our 150th episode of The Futur podcast we are releasing a new episode every day this week for a total of 5 episodes. We call them 5 Rounds with Mo. In each episode The Futur Pro Group ...
Listen149 - The Brand Doctor — with Henry Kaminski Jr. from 2021-09-08T13:00
Henry Kaminski Jr. is a self-taught graphic designer and brand consultant. Over the past decade he’s built a multi-million dollar design business. But the road there was filled with rusty nails. So...
Listen148 - Golden Handcuffs — with Anthony Banks from 2021-09-01T13:00
Are you familiar with the term “golden handcuffs”? It’s a phrase that refers to financial incentives given to employees to make them stick around. Because when you have everything you need, why wou...
Listen147 - Hey Chris: How do I find my purpose? — with Chris Do and Greg Gunn from 2021-08-25T13:00
Welcome to another special episode format we call Hey Chris. We take listener submitted questions and make Chris answer them on the spot. No reading them ahead of time. No preparation. No time to t...
Listen49 - [Rebroadcast] Creative Strategy — with Douglas Davis from 2021-08-18T13:00
When he would get sent to detention, he’d spend his time there drawing for hours. And despite growing up in a super small town in South Carolina, he had access to an amazing art program. With the h...
Listen146 - A fighter’s mindset — with Ognjen Topic from 2021-08-11T13:00
The internet can make people look very one dimensional. When in reality, they are far from. Ognjen Topic is a great example of that. He is a graphic designer and also a three time world champion in...
Listen145 - Why the world need creative thinkers — with Chris Do from 2021-08-04T13:00
This episode comes from a Clubhouse Q&A hosted by Billy and Glenn Lundy of Breakfast with Champions. During this candid chat, they ask Chris a series of questions about mindset and marketing. Thing...
Listen144 - How to make yourself indispensable — with Kirsty Minns from 2021-07-28T13:00
We talk a lot about branding. What it is, what it means, and how it works. But Kirsty Minns lives it. And excels in it at the highest creative level. Kirsty is the executive creative director at Mo...
Listen143 - Make enemies, gain friends — with Freddie Ost from 2021-07-21T13:00
If punk rock were a genre of design agency, then SNASK would be the Sex Pistols. As they state on their website, SNASK is a “creative agency of misfit geniuses conquering the world through fine loo...
Listen142 - Copywriting and Cold Emails — with Cole Schafer from 2021-07-14T13:00
Copywriting is hard. Which is why we always appreciate great copy when we see it. It’s usually simple, clear, and tickles your brain if written well. Cole Schafer is a creative writer. By day he ru...
Listen141 - Everything is a Remix — with Kirby Ferguson from 2021-07-07T13:00
Humans are inherent copy machines. Emulation is how we learn to walk, talk and navigate the world. But when it comes to ideas—especially ones we deem “original”—things are different. We become hype...
Listen140 - What is Human-Centered Design? — with Lauren Schwendimann from 2021-06-30T13:00
Picture yourself at the airport. You’ve just returned from a long, arduous flight and you are exhausted. The last thing you want is to get in your car and make the lengthy drive home. So you open a...
Listen139 - How to start your own design agency — with Dan Mall from 2021-06-23T13:00
When you think of a design agency you might imagine a large, bustling office, with an open floor plan, teaming with creative people. And most of the time, reality would meet your expectations. But ...
Listen138 - What is a brand? — with Dr. Christine Looser from 2021-06-16T13:00
What is a brand? What is branding supposed to do? And can you control your own brand? In this Clubhouse Q&A, Chris is joined by Dr. Christine Looser. You might remember her from episode 109. Dr. Lo...
Listen137 - When to fire your clients — with Ben Burns from 2021-06-09T13:00
Mr. Ben Burns is The Futur’s Chief Financial Officer. You might recognize him as the bearded fellow on our YouTube channel. Though officially our CFO, Ben dons several more hats day-to-day. Self-ta...
Listen136 - What to do when you’re stuck in your career — with Andrea Stern from 2021-06-02T13:00
This conversation comes from a live Clubhouse discussion. In the event you don’t know what Clubhouse is, it’s an invite-only social media app that fosters group discussion through live audio.In thi...
Listen135 - How to make it in the dice business — with Karen Wang (Part 2) from 2021-05-26T13:00
This is part 2 of our conversation with struggling artist turned dice-making millionaire, Karen Wang. If you missed part 1, go back an episode and listen to that first. In part 2, Karen shares her ...
Listen134 - Dungeons&Dragons&Dice — with Karen Wang (Part 1) from 2021-05-19T13:00
When you hear that someone is an “overnight success”, rarely did it happen overnight. But our guest in this episode is kind of the exception. Kind of. Karen Wang is the founder of Dispel Dice. A lu...
Listen133 - Brand Strategy and Advertising — with Tim Maleeny from 2021-05-12T13:00
To say that the advertising world is competitive, would be like saying that water is wet. People fight tooth and nail to land big clients. For every account that is won, another is lost. And missin...
Listen132 - When your plan fails — with Pat Flynn from 2021-05-05T13:00
“Everyone has a plan 'till they get punched in the mouth.” We love that quote from Mike Tyson. It encapsulates life so well. You can do everything right—even go above and beyond—and still be a fant...
Listen131 - Why do you believe what you believe? — After Hours at The Futur from 2021-04-28T13:00
Why do you believe what you believe? How much of it was hardwired and how much of it did you inherit from other people? Like, for instance, your parents.This episode comes from a unique event that ...
Listen130 - How to Price Your Work — with Tom Hirst from 2021-04-21T13:00
When it comes to talking about money, a lot of creative folk tend to get uncomfortable. Many of us believe that the work should speak for itself. And that the cost of something correlates with how ...
Listen129 - Teaching the Business of Design — with Abby Guido from 2021-04-14T13:00
If you could go back in time and learn something new, what would it be? What thing would you study to better equip you for the world and you live in today? In the business world, designers now have...
Listen128 - How to Become a Creative Director — with Adam Morgan from 2021-04-07T13:00
What do you think it means to be a creative director? It’s not a trick question. Take a moment to think about it. What does a creative director do exactly? What skills do they need to do it?You mig...
Listen127 - Quantity Leads to Quality — with Herbert Lui from 2021-03-31T13:00
When you hear the term “side hustle”, how does it make you feel? Maybe you get excited and think of that one thing you’re passionate about. Or maybe it sends a cringe-filled chill down your spine.W...
Listen126 - Deep Dive: Guide To Freelancing — with Jonathan Stark from 2021-03-24T13:00
Do you know the difference between a freelancer and a small business owner? We won’t spoil it for you, but there is an important mindset distinction. And it can change everything about the way you ...
Listen125 - Find Your Creative Courage — with Mario Quezada from 2021-03-17T13:00
“Courage is resistance to fear, mastery of fear — not absence of fear.” This poignant quote from Mark Twain taps into the theme of this episode: grit. As in fortitude, guts, backbone Think about th...
Listen124 - Deep Dive: Pricing Creative Work — with Michael Janda from 2021-03-10T14:00
This deep dive episode comes from a livestream we held way back in 2019 on The Futur’s YouTube channel. Our guest, Michael Janda, is the author of the best-selling book Burn Your Portfolio. He’s al...
Listen123 - How to Position Your Agency — with Jason Harris from 2021-03-03T14:00
Have you ever heard someone say that an idea “has legs”? What they mean is that the idea can endure and stay relevant over time. Because that’s what good ideas do—they stick around. Jason Harris is...
Listen122 - Deep Dive: Pricing Creativity — with Blair Enns from 2021-02-24T14:00
If you’ve followed us for a while, then you’ve probably heard the name Blair Enns a few times. Blair is a business consultant, speaker and author of the acclaimed book, The Win Without Pitching Man...
Listen121 - High Performance Creativity — with Erik Korem from 2021-02-17T14:00
When you hear the term “high performance” you might think about professional athletes. People who go through intense physical and mental training to prepare their mind and body for the game. Not to...
Listen120 - Passive Income for Designers — with Dustin Lee from 2021-02-10T14:00
Dustin Lee is the founder of RetroSupply Co, a marketplace for retro brushes, textures, fonts, and more. Over the years, he’s carved out a unique position in the creative tool market. When you sear...
Listen119 - Working Remotely — with Cameron Pierron from 2021-02-03T14:00
2020 normalized the concept of remote work. Many people were forced to take their office home and find new ways to do business and stay connected. Whether they liked it or not. But before the pande...
Listen118 - Building The Futur — with Chris Do (Pt. 2) from 2021-01-27T14:00
This is part two of a two part series where we reverse the roles and have our beloved founder and The Futur CEO, Chris Do, answer the questions. If you haven’t listened to part one, stop what you’r...
Listen117 - Chris Do’s Origin Story — Part 1 from 2021-01-20T14:00
If you’re a regular listener of the show, then you know our format: Chris Do talks with an interesting guest while carefully poking and prodding them with questions. All in hopes of learning as muc...
Listen116 - Leveling Up in Life — with Eric Siu from 2021-01-13T14:00
Have you ever heard of The Game of Life? It’s a multiplayer board game that was invented by Milton Bradley in the 19th century. The idea was to simulate a person going through all of their life exp...
Listen115 - The Business of Sound Design — with Dallas Taylor from 2021-01-06T14:00
When you hear the term sound design, you might think of fight sequences from action films. Like a fist landing on someone’s face, the cocking of a shotgun or even a building exploding into a giant ...
Listen114 - Beats, Marketing, and Chillhop Music — with Bas van Leeuwen from 2020-12-30T14:00
Streaming great music is easy to come by these days. You can search for almost any artist you want on Spotify or Apple Music and listen to them in a few seconds. The Beatles, Metallica and even Too...
Listen113 - Starting a Business During a Pandemic — with Arree Chung (Pt. 2) from 2020-12-23T14:00
This is part two of our fascinating talk with illustrator, children’s book author and creative entrepreneur, Arree Chung. If you haven’t listened to part one yet, go do that first.In this second ep...
Listen112 - Starting a Business During a Pandemic — with Arree Chung (Pt. 1) from 2020-12-16T14:00
Arree Chung is an illustrator, children's book author and creative entrepreneur. He’s also a member of The Futur Pro Group. But more importantly, he’s a shining example of how to find the silver li...
Listen111 - Prototyping Made Easy — with Koen Bok from 2020-12-09T14:00
Koen Bok is the CEO and founder of the free web-based prototyping tool, Framer. Their mission is to bridge the imagination gap, so that you, your team and even your client are all speaking the same...
Listen110 - The Business of Hand Lettering — with Lauren Hom from 2020-12-02T14:00
Lauren Hom is an accomplished hand lettering artist, designer and founder of Detroit-based studio, Hom Sweet Hom. She initially started in her career in advertising, working at one of largest agenc...
Listen109 - Bonus: Building Educational Frameworks — with Christine Looser from 2020-11-27T14:00
This is a companion episode to our previous chat with The Minerva Project managing director, Ayo Seligman. We had a great follow up conversation with professor Christine Looser, but it felt too lon...
Listen108 - Redesigning Education — with Ayo Seligman from 2020-11-25T14:00
Ayo Seligman is the managing director of brand and creative at Minerva Project. If you’re not already familiar with it, Minvera Project is an educational innovator that is redesigning the way peopl...
Listen107 - Building a Creative Community — with Hayley Akins from 2020-11-18T14:00
Hayley Akins runs an online education company called Motion Hatch. They help motion designers with their businesses and creative careers. Hayley and Chris discuss her journey from studying film pro...
Listen106 - Digital Real Estate — with Jeff Lerner from 2020-11-11T14:00
Jeff Lerner is the founder and CEO of Entre Institute, a platform that teaches people how to build business’ and make a living in non-traditional ways. Which makes sense, because when he was a kid ...
ListenSpecial Announcement! Winter workshops + Black Friday from 2020-11-09T14:00
Black Friday is right around the corner. To kick things off we will be dropping time limited deals all month on our products and courses. We will also be hosting a series of Winter workshops cover...
Listen105 - Making Art that Matters — with Timothy Goodman from 2020-11-04T14:00
Timothy Goodman is a traditionally trained graphic designer turned artist. At least, that’s what his grandmother calls him. But you might recognize his work from murals, graffiti, The Patriot Act s...
Listen104 - Invisible Marketing — with Jeff Lotman from 2020-10-28T13:30
Jeff Lotman is the founder and CEO of brand licensing agency, Global Icons. You may be asking yourself: what exactly is that? Rest assured, you are not alone. As he puts it, they “operate in an inc...
Listen103 - Email Marketing Like a Pro — with Tarzan Kay from 2020-10-21T13:30
Tarzan Kay is an expert in email marketing. In fact, it’s her superpower. And one that she's built a successful business with. In this episode, Tarzan and Chris talk about her journey from jazz pia...
Listen102 - Making it in Film and TV — with Matthew Helderman from 2020-10-12T13:30
Matthew Helderman is the founder and CEO of Buffalo 8, a film and television production company in Santa Monica, CA. He also co-founded the media financing firm, BondIt Media Capital, which is now ...
Listen101 - Winning Over New Clients — with Jone Korpi from 2020-10-05T13:30
Jone Korpi is an entrepreneur, brand strategist and salesperson who helps creatives get more clients. He’s also 19 years old. Jone walks Chris through his thinking and sales tactics for identifying...
Listen100 - Special Live Q&A with Chris and Greg for our 100th episode! from 2020-09-28T13:30
We did it! 100 episodes of The Futur Podcast. To celebrate this milestone we invited members from our community to join us on Zoom for a live Q&A with Chris Do and Greg Gunn. Big thanks to everyone...
Listen099 - Side Project Gone Wrong — with Benjamin Shapiro from 2020-09-21T13:30
Benjamin Shapiro is a brand development and marketing strategy consultant turned podcaster. He runs the MarTech Podcast, which is short for marketing technology. He initially started the podcast as...
Listen098 - Making Life Happen For You — with Dean Graziosi from 2020-09-14T13:30
Dean Graziosi is a New York Times best-selling author, real estate investor, and successful entrepreneur. But it didn't come easy. He learned how to transform a tumultuous childhood into fuel for p...
Listen097 - Build Your Own Dream Job — with Andy J. Pizza from 2020-09-07T13:30
Andy J. Pizza is a podcaster, public speaker and illustrator best known for his optimistic and energetic show, Creative Pep Talk. Andy describes himself as a personal growth junkie, but we think hi...
Listen096 - Deep Dive: How to be a professional — with Seth Godin from 2020-08-31T13:30
This Deep Dive episode comes from a 2018 livestream we hosted with marketing legend, Seth Godin. In this value packed conversation, Seth talks about how writer’s block is a myth, what it takes to b...
Listen095 - Introducing “Hey Chris…” from 2020-08-24T13:30
Welcome to a special, new episode format that we call “Hey Chris.“ It’s a candid and casual conversation where Chris answers your most most burning questions. And Greg gets to spring them on him. H...
Listen094 - Deep Dive: Teaching on YouTube — with Unmesh Dinda (PiXimperfect) from 2020-08-10T13:30
In this episode of Deep Dive, Chris talks with content creator Unmesh Dinda, but you might know him better by his YouTube moniker, PiXimperfect. He teaches people everything there is to know about ...
Listen093 - Deep Dive: Listening, Learning and Mindfulness — with Cynthia Kane from 2020-08-03T13:30
In this episode of Deep Dive, Chris talks with mindfulness instructor, Cynthia Kane, about how to process your feelings and find the right language to clearly express them. Easer said than done of ...
Listen092 - The Business of Podcasting — with Jordan Harbinger from 2020-07-20T13:30
Want to help support The Futur Podcast? Fill out this super short survey: https://bit.ly/futur-survey Jordan Harbinger is the host of his own podcast, The Jordan Harbinger show. He’s talked with in...
Listen091 - Why Your Story is Valuable — with Matt Essam from 2020-07-13T13:30
Want to help support The Futur? Fill out this super short survey: https://bit.ly/futur-survey Matt Essam is a creative business coach. Think of him like the British version of Chris Do. In this epi...
ListenChris Do on the Finding Founders Podcast from 2020-07-09T17:47:01
We have a special clip from another podcast to share with you today. It’s called Finding Founders and it’s all about highlighting the entrepreneurial spirits here in Los Angeles. This clip is from...
Listen090 - From Ice Cream Parlor to Design Studio — with Amy Balliett from 2020-07-06T13:30
Want to help support The Futur? Fill out this super short survey: https://bit.ly/futur-survey Amy Balliett is the founder of Killer Visual Strategies. They’re a design studio in Seattle, Washington...
Listen089 - Tales From a Creative Director — with Jose Gomez from 2020-06-29T13:30
Want to help support The Futur? Fill out this super short survey: https://bit.ly/futur-survey Jose Gomez is the Executive Creative Director of Dallas based design agency, ATK PLN. He’s won an Emmy,...
Listen088 - From Shy Kid to Tech Executive — with Reena Merchant from 2020-06-22T13:30
Want to help support The Futur? Fill out this super short survey: https://bit.ly/futur-survey Reena Merchant is a UX Manager at Google and one of the few people we know that holds an MBA in Design ...
Listen087 - Designing for the Future — with Hannah Corlett from 2020-06-15T13:30
Want to help support The Futur? Fill out this super short survey: https://bit.ly/futur-survey Hannah Corlett is the founder of architectural and urban design firm, HNNA. The projects she works on t...
Listen086 - Stop Thinking and Start Doing — with Randy Hereman from 2020-06-08T13:30
Randy Hereman has lived many professional lives. He started as a web-designer, then a professional kite-surfer, then a high rolling poker player and is now an execution coach, on a mission to help ...
Listen085 - Problem Solving and Product Design — with Alex Zaccaria from 2020-06-01T13:30
Alex Zaccaria is the founder and CEO of Linktree. You might recognize that name from the millions of Instagram profiles that use their product. If you don’t know what Linktree is, go look it up. It...
Listen084 - The Promise of Virtual Reality — with Joanna Popper from 2020-05-25T13:30
What do you think about when you hear the term, “virtual reality”? It's been part of the pop-culture and entertainment news cycle for a while, but still feels out of reach. There are cumbersome hea...
Listen083 - How To Tell A Great Story — with Adrien Behn from 2020-05-18T13:30
Adrien Behn is a seasoned world traveler, writer and comedic performer. This self-proclaimed “Jill of all trades“ ventures into new countries to seek out total strangers and listen to their stories...
Listen082 - Stop Giving Advice, Ask More Questions — with Michael Bungay Stanier from 2020-05-11T13:30
Michael Bungay Stanier is an Oxford graduate and author of the wildly popular book, The Coaching Habit. He is a champion of curiosity that believes the advice we so eagerly give is not nearly as go...
Listen081 - Designing With Empathy — with Sophia Ahamed from 2020-05-04T13:30
Sophia Ahamed is a designer and founder of design agency Monograph&Co. She and Chris go deep into the role that empathy plays in creative business. Spoiler alert: it's an important one. They talk a...
Listen080 - Design, Comedy and Personal Branding — with Meg Lewis from 2020-04-27T13:30
Meg Lewis is a designer, comedian, performance artist, entrepreneur, meditation podcaster and a whole lot more. You might recognize her style, her voice and definitely her glasses, but after listen...
Listen079 - Why Branding Matters — with Stef Hamerlinck from 2020-04-20T13:30
This episode is fiery right from the start. Chris talks with brand strategist, Stef Hamerlinck, about the nuance of branding and why it matters. Though, the two don’t necessarily agree about any of...
Listen078 - Self-Publishing and True Collaborative Spirit — with Beth Stafford and Jeremy Slagle from 2020-04-13T13:30
In this episode Chris talks with creative team, Beth Stafford and Jeremy Slagle. Together, they've written, illustrated and published two successful children's books that shine a light on the impor...
Listen077 - What does the Future of Education Look Like? — with Christine Outram from 2020-04-06T13:30
Christine Outram is the CEO of Everydae—an education company aiming to provide affordable, fun and personalized learning. As a former architect, MIT graduate and self-proclaimed "systems thinker," ...
Listen076 - Deep Dive: Therapy, Leadership and Invisible Pressures — with Marie Elena Rigo from 2020-03-30T13:30
In this episode of Deep Dive, The Futur’s Chief Content Officer, Matthew Encina, and Futur Video Content Producer, Mark Contreras, talk with executive coach, Marie Elena Rigo. They discuss their st...
Listen075 - Deep Dive: Vulnerability and Human Connection — with Kathryn Dyer from 2020-03-23T13:30
In this powerful episode of our Deep Dive series, Chris talks with guest Kathryn Dyer about the power and importance of real, human connection. Kathryn shares the story of her fight for a cancer di...
Listen074 - Stress Addiction, Hustle Culture and a Trip to The Hospital — with Taylor Cashdan from 2020-03-16T13:30
Are you unknowingly addicted to stress? Do you have anxiety about work deadlines or keeping up with the hustle culture lifestyle? In this episode, Chris talks with multidisciplinary designer, Taylo...
Listen073 - Deep Dive: Branding, Sales and Creativity — with Marty Neumeier from 2020-03-09T13:30
In this episode of Deep Dive, Chris talks with branding and marketing legend, Marty Neumeier. They discuss Marty’s journey from Art Center College of Design all the way through to his experience wo...
Listen072 - Introducing Deep Dive: After Hours with the Pro Group from 2020-03-02T14:30
Welcome to a new series on The Futur podcast called Deep Dive. In this first episode, Chris talks with several members of The Futur Pro Group about their troubles communicating with clients. The co...
Listen071 - Interior Designer, True Entrepreneur, Queen of Taupe — with Kelly Hoppen from 2020-02-24T14:30
Ever wondered what it’s like to design for David and Victoria Beckham? And how do you go about designing a private jet or personal yacht? Well, todays guest has done all those things and then some....
Listen070 - Don’t Be Afraid, Just Try — with Adam J. Kurtz (adamjk) from 2020-02-17T14:30
You’ve probably seen one of his handwritten Instagram posts at some point, and that’s because Brooklyn based artist, Adam J. Kurtz (aka adamjk), has a lot to say. In this week’s episode, Chris talk...
Listen069 - How to Make Money Teaching Online — with Daniel Scott from 2020-02-10T14:30
In this episode, Chris talks with entrepreneur and educator, Daniel Scott, about why teaching not only brings him joy, but how lucrative it can be for anyone willing to put in the work. They get de...
Listen068 - Why Curiosity is the Key to a Successful Career — with Philip Van Dusen from 2020-02-03T14:30
Is there a tried and true path to creative success? Some say follow your passion, but that’s not what worked for this week’s guest. In this episode, Chris talks with YouTube design trend forecaster...
Listen067 - How to Find Work-Life Balance in the Creative Industry — with Robert Hranitzky from 2020-01-27T23:23
Can there be a balance between your work, your family and your life? If you work in the creative industry and struggle with work/life balance you are not alone. Motion design veteran, Robert Hranit...
Listen066 - The Difference Between Inclusion and Belonging — with Hank Washington from 2019-12-20T20:19
In episode 66, Chris Do talks with art director, illustrator and public speaker, Hank Washington. They talk about their experience and feelings about public speaking, finding your voice when giving...
Listen065 - Stealing Like an Artist — with Austin Kleon (Pt. 2) from 2019-10-31T14:00
This is part two of our conversation with acclaimed author, Austin Kleon. If you missed part one, go give that a listen first. You can find it at - https://thefutur.com/podcast/dont-call-it-a-side-...
Listen064 - Don’t Call it a Side Hustle — with Austin Kleon (Pt. 1) from 2019-10-25T19:26
In this episode, Chris Do talks with acclaimed author, Austin Kleon. They discuss two of his most interesting and popular books—Steal Like An Artist and Show Your Work. This conversation is so jam ...
Listen062 - Giving Back to the Design Community — with Martha Murray&Heather Crank from 2019-10-09T01:07
What motivates someone to start a design conference? Why give your free time away to help facilitate the development of others? With little to no financial reward, why do this? Learn more about you...
Listen063 - A Coding School that Invests in You — with Austen Allred from 2019-09-14T18:20
Higher earning. Lambda is designed for student success. They don't get paid until you do, so they’re in this together, from your first day of classes to your first day on the job — and beyond. At f...
Listen061 - Marketing vs. Branding — with Fabian Geyrhalter from 2019-09-14T18:17
What is marketing? What is branding? Is one more important than the other? What's the difference and where are the overlaps? This conversation with sparked by a controversial post by Story Brand au...
Listen060 - Contagious Selling — with Errol Gerson from 2019-08-12T19:08
The Entrepreneurial Spirit and How To Stand Out w/ ArtCenter legend Errol Gerson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Listen059 - Believe You Can — with Jonathan Courtney of AJ&Smart from 2019-08-10T01:45
Co-Founder of AJ&Smart, a Digital Product Design agency and self described nerdy-looking Irish guy has a remarkable story to share about nearly calling it quits to finding his focus. How did he do ...
Listen058 - A.I. and Creativity — with Jamie Myrold from 2019-06-20T21:58
As Vice President of Adobe Design, Jamie Myrold has led large-scale design efforts at Adobe for more than ten years, leading the company’s development of the next generation of design tools. Her ex...
Listen057 - Taking the Big Risks — with Joey Cofone from 2018-12-03T19:21
This episode of The Futur was sponsored by the all-new Chase Ink Business Unlimited Credit Card. Joey Cofone is the CEO and Co-Founder of Baron Fig, a company that has succeeded by perfecting a sim...
Listen056 - Staying Productive in Silicon Valley — with Elay Cohen from 2018-11-14T20:50
This episode of The Futur was sponsored by the all-new Chase Ink Business Unlimited Credit Card. When Elay Cohen moved to Silicon Valley from his hometown of Toronto, he had dreams of starting his ...
Listen055 - Business Problems in the VFX Industry — Ryan Summers from 2018-11-11T17:01
Originally planned to be a chemical engineer until I was hit by the double-punch combo of Jurassic Park and Toy Story - and then it was animation from there on. I've worked as an character animator...
Listen054 - The Struggle of Being — with Lilian Darmono (Pt. 2) from 2018-09-09T00:17
Lilian Darmono is a Creative and Art Director specialising in character-driven animated and illustrative pieces. Her expertise is helping clients communicate their brand message, through a diverse ...
Listen053 - Character Driven Animation — with Lilian Darmono (Pt. 1) from 2018-08-14T12:00
Lilian Darmono is a Creative and Art Director specialising in character-driven animated and illustrative pieces. Her expertise is helping clients communicate their brand message, through a diverse ...
Listen052 - Gender in the Design Industry — with Diane Gibbs (Pt. 2) from 2018-05-10T10:00
Recently, Chris went looking for some answers regarding gender inequality issues in design and opened himself up to the internet community. Needless to say, it went about as well as can be expected...
Listen051 - Gender and the Design Industry — with Diane Gibbs (Pt. 1) from 2018-04-30T10:00
Recently, Chris went looking for some answers regarding gender inequality issues in design and opened himself up to the internet community. Needless to say, it went about as well as can be expected...
Listen050 - Walking Your Own Creative Path — with Handel Eugene from 2018-04-12T18:11
Being the child of an immigrant makes the creative path a difficult one. A lot of sacrifices have been made, and, often times, families don't want to accept any career path outside of the Doctor/La...
Listen049 - Creative Strategy — with Douglas Davis from 2018-03-08T02:54
Douglas Davis was the kid who was drawing when the teacher was lecturing, creating when others were just coasting. With the help of a nurturing mother, and a lot of talent and hustle, Douglas worke...
Listen048 - Content Marketing Consultant — with Ryan Robinson from 2018-01-29T06:51
How do more people find you? How do you get more clients? They make business possible, so we all want more of them, right? But clients tend to go with who they know. So, how do you get clients to k...
Listen047 - The Importance of a Name — with Eli Altman from 2017-12-21T19:10
The first time you meet someone, there are several things you judge them on. When you come into contact with a company or a product, though, their name is, almost universally, the first thing you j...
Listen046 - Logo Inspirations — with Jonathan Rudolph from 2017-12-08T00:45
Jonathan Rudolph had been working as a graphic design for years, in different countries, when he decided to use his Instagram account as a public database for some of the work that inspired him the...
Listen045 - The Knowledgeable Outsider — with RevThink from 2017-11-22T00:15
As a creative entrepreneur, you may find yourself at a crossroads. It may be a small one, or it may be a big one. One of the most valuable tools to have in your kit, in this situation, is the Knowl...
Listen044 - The Cinematography Database — with Matthew Workman from 2017-11-21T23:41
Matthew Workman might be best known for his popular YouTube channel Cinematography Database, which he started building after years in the industry shooting music videos, films, and commercials. He'...
Listen043 - Facing Your Fears with Logo Geek — with Ian Paget from 2017-11-14T00:36
Ian Paget admits to not being very motivated as a kid, but when he became enthralled with design, as a teenager, nothing could stop him. In this episode, Chris talks to Ian about growing up without...
Listen042 - How to Get Work on Behance — with Melinda Livsey from 2017-08-30T19:39
Is it true you can actually get work using Behance? How are people using Behance to get work? Do portfolio sites like Behance work? Is Behance better than Dribble for getting work? What do you need...
Listen041 - First Client Meeting Sales Call — with Melinda Livsey from 2017-08-30T19:24
How to talk to a potential client during the first sales call or new business inquiry. How can you improve your client on-boarding process? What do you do when a client calls and asks "How Much?". ...
Listen040 - Feeling Overwhelmed, Information Overload — with Melinda Livsey from 2017-08-29T23:49
Many people feel overwhelmed with consuming content and don't know what to do with it. How do you prioritize what to read, what to save for later, and what to do right now? Design therapy with Chri...
Listen039 - How to Grow Your Business — with Melinda Livsey from 2017-08-29T23:47
What steps do you need to take to achieve your business goals? How do you grow your creative business? Melinda Livsey is back for another deep dive into breaking down her goals as a creative entrep...
Listen038 - How to Charge More for a Logo — with Melinda Livsey from 2017-08-29T19:21
Is it possible to charge more for a logo? How is it possible that some designers can charge tens of thousands of dollars more for essentially the same work? Chris and Melinda talk about the details...
Listen037 - Where to Start with Social Media — with Melinda Livsey from 2017-08-29T19:16
Chris and Melinda discuss social media. Should you use personal or business accounts when posting on social media? Keep it separate? What should you post? How can I not let negative feedback affect...
Listen036 - Can You Charge to Diagnose? — with Melinda Livsey from 2017-08-28T23:20
Chris discusses whether you're able to charge to diagnose problems with co-host Melinda Livsey. Where to begin? Try mapping out something in your life where a professional has charged you to diagno...
Listen035 - Running a Creative Business — with Melinda Livsey from 2017-08-28T23:17
Join Chris, and co-host Melinda Livsey, as he coaches her on how to run her creative business to achieve focus, raise her rates and delegate work to others. This is an in-depth breakdown especially...
Listen034 - The Driving Force — with Ash Thorp from 2017-08-23T00:08
Ash Thorp has built his career in design and film from the ground up, succeeding while surrounded by a family of talented artists that were not able to reach the level that he has. In this episode ...
Listen033 - Making It In the Little Leagues — with Aaron Draplin from 2017-08-14T10:00
Chris talks with the people's champion, Aaron Draplin, about having a following among your peers, honoring your parents, and managing success. Aaron talks about his philosophy of working small, and...
Listen033 - Making It In the Little Leagues — with Aaron Draplin from 2017-08-14T10:00
Chris talks with the people's champion, Aaron Draplin, about having a following among your peers, honoring your parents, and managing success. Aaron talks about his philosophy of working small, and...
Listen032 - The Story of Motionographer — with Justin Cone from 2017-08-05T00:21
What does it mean to be a "King Maker"? With great power comes great responsibility. Chris talks to Justin Cone about how industry favorite website, Motionographer.com, came together, the ripple ef...
Listen031 - School of Motion — with Joey Korenman from 2017-07-25T17:56
Chris sits down with Joey Korenman to talk about his journey from designer to educator, and opening the online education platform School Of Motion. They also discuss what it means to know what you'...
Listen030 - The State of Design Education — with Nick Campbell (Pt. 3) from 2017-06-30T23:30
In this episode, Chris and Nick chat about the differences between a fully scalable product oriented model (Greyscalegorilla) vs. mentorship approach (MoGraph Mentor) and everything in between. Lea...
Listen029 - Learning, Collaboration, and Critique — with Nick Campbell (Pt. 2) from 2017-06-20T20:03
In the follow up to our first episode with Greyscalegorilla founder Nick Campbell, Chris and Stewart discuss mindset and working with clients. When is the right time to ask questions? What kind of ...
Listen028 - Founding Greyscalegorilla — with Nick Campbell (Pt. 1) from 2017-06-14T00:04
The way we learn is changing, and Nick Campbell is one of the trail blazers. His website, Greyscalegorilla, not only sells suites to help you make better work, it also provides invaluable education...
Listen027 - Staying Persistent Despite Failure — with Stewart Schuster from 2017-06-05T19:50
99 No's, 1 Yes. Persistence was something that was brought up in the last episode, and Chris and Stewart take the conversation farther. What does it mean to keep going? Should you? How can you turn...
Listen026 - Determination and Persistence — with Chris Edwards from 2017-05-24T22:38
In October 2004, Chris Edwards spearheaded the founding of THE THIRD FLOOR, Inc. in Los Angeles. Since then, the company has become the most prolific previs studio in the world, contributing to Hol...
Listen025 - The Importance of Mentors — with Stewart Schuster from 2017-05-16T20:33
Chris and Stewart follow up the last episode with a discussion about Mentors - What it means to have one, what it means to be one, and how to get one. Being a mentor can actually be more beneficial...
Listen024 - Online Mentorship — with Michael Jones from 2017-05-02T23:00
Chris talks with the creator of Mograph Mentor, Michael Jones, about building the online education platform, the future of education, and what it means to have people who believe in you and your go...
Listen023 - Say What You Think — with Stewart Schuster from 2017-04-27T01:30
Chris and Stewart follow up last week's conversation with Blair Enn's, with a discussion about one of the rules of "Blair-topia" - Say What You Mean. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcas...
Listen022 - How To Win Without Pitching — with Blair Enns from 2017-04-26T23:06
Blair Enns is the author of game changing book Win Without Pitching. He has survived the ups and downs of the business side of creativity for long enough to achieve guru status. On this show, Blair...
Listen021 - Living in the Dogma of your Parents — with Stewart Schuster from 2017-04-12T19:36
Stewart Schuster and Chris continue the conversation around if not allowing to be creative is an exclusively Asian American experience. Is The Immigrant Mentality Towards the Arts a broader issue? ...
Listen020 - The Pursuit of a Creative Life — with Jennet Liaw from 2017-04-10T13:00
Jennet Liaw is more than just a designer. She's a role model to many especially Asian American women who dream of following their dreams versus doing the responsible thing. On this show, she shares...
Listen019 - Going Your Own Way — with Trung Bao from 2017-02-22T18:31
Not being afraid to do what you love. Vietnamese American Trung Bao talks about how he learned to just go for it and where it led him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adc...
Listen018 - Death is Life's Greatest Gift — with Alex Preston from 2017-01-11T20:00
Waking up everyday knowing you will die— This is how Alex Preston gained the courage to create his highly successful video game - Hyper Light Drifter. The Secret to living true to your self is know...
Listen017 - Redefining Entrepreneurship — with Youmna Chamcham from 2016-12-21T21:48
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Listen016 - Where Do You Draw Confidence From? — Jose Caballer from 2016-11-24T02:51
Are people born confident or is it a skill you can develop? Find something that you are really good at and use that as your anchor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Listen015 - Staff, Freelance or Entrepreneur? — with Matthew Encina from 2016-11-18T03:04
Pros and cons of being a freelancer vs having a staff position. Blind Creative Director Mathew Encina shares his experience in the field. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/...
Listen014 - The Art of Communication — with Chris Do from 2016-11-09T03:00
On this episode of the Futur, Chris shares a technique about how to talk about anything, being transparent, and taking the friction out of difficult topics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
Listen013 - Cultivating Creative Culture — with Keir McLaren from 2016-10-28T02:49
Chris and his former business coach Keir discuss the keys to cultivating a creative culture at work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Listen012 - Tapping Into Your Subconscious — with Chris Do from 2016-10-20T01:25
Using the subconscious mind to create concepts and solve creative problems. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Listen011 - How To Ask For New Business — with Jose Caballer from 2016-10-07T20:36
Sales, lead generation, closing, confidence, trust. Chris and Jose talk about closing deals in the Creative Business World. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Listen010 - Branding and Identity Design — with Yo Santosa from 2016-10-01T01:37
Chris Do sits downs with Founder and Creative Director, Yo Santosa for her perspective on building brands with personality. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Listen009 - Making it as a Young Designer in Los Angeles — with Noha Khashoggi from 2016-09-30T23:51
Young Designer Noha tells her story and Chris gives her tips for making it in L.A. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Listen008 - Ask a Creative Business Coach — with Keir McLaren from 2016-09-28T02:08
This is The Futur podcast. We talk about the business of design. You can find more info here: www.thisisthefutur.com. Also, check out our channel on YouTube: www.youtube.com/theskoolrocksLearn more...
Listen007 - Brevity — with Chris Do from 2016-09-21T22:51
Cheryl, John and Aaron join Chris Do and discuss why some people feel compelled to talk more than they need to. This episode continues our discussion about going past the sale. Be comfortable in th...
Listen005 - Going Past the Sale — with Chris Do from 2016-09-15T10:00
When you hear “yes”, shut up. When you’re in a sales conversation, or a business transaction with somebody, there’s usually something you want. You’re trying to work towards that one thing you want...
Listen006 - How This College Dropout Became a Millionaire — Chau Nguyen from 2016-09-15T10:00
How I Became a Millionaire. Should I drop out of college to pursue my career? What does it take to run a startup. How do you become a millionaire with no college degree launching a tech startup? CE...
Listen004 - Giving Advice The Right Way — with Chris Do from 2016-09-14T00:51
A conversation about giving and receiving advice. Tips on how to give advice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Listen003 - Moving from Makers to Entrepreneurs — with Greg Gunn from 2016-09-10T21:15
Where do you fit in the post production food chain? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Listen002 - How to Start a Design Business — with Frank Shi from 2016-09-10T21:04
What do you need to know to start and run a design business? Successful Business Man&Designer Chris Do imparts experience wisdom and knowledge on the most important issues entrepreneurs face when ...
Listen002 - How to Start a Design Business — with Frank Shi from 2016-09-10T21:04
What do you need to know to start and run a design business? Successful Business Man&Designer Chris Do imparts experience wisdom and knowledge on the most important issues entrepreneurs face when ...
Listen001 - Public Speaking — with Greg Gunn from 2016-09-07T23:34
What is The Futur of The Motion Graphics Industry and what can you, as a creative, do to adapt? Get inside the world of Motion Graphics with Chris&Greg, 2 industry veterans, as they reflect on thei...
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