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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, hold 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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022 - How To Win Without Pitching — with Blair Enns
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 talks about the philosophy that informed his book, and, ultimately, lead to the Win Without Pitching program.
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54:5026/04/2017
021 - Living in the Dogma of your Parents — with Stewart Schuster
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?
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16:4312/04/2017
020 - The Pursuit of a Creative Life — with Jennet Liaw
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 feelings about going against the grain and finding success.
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33:4510/04/2017
019 - Going Your Own Way — with Trung Bao
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.
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28:3622/02/2017
018 - Death is Life's Greatest Gift — with Alex Preston
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 knowing You Will Die. Make the Most of It.
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37:5611/01/2017
017 - Redefining Entrepreneurship — with Youmna Chamcham
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35:1021/12/2016
016 - Where Do You Draw Confidence From? — Jose Caballer
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.
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24:5324/11/2016
015 - Staff, Freelance or Entrepreneur? — with Matthew Encina
Pros and cons of being a freelancer vs having a staff position. Blind Creative Director Mathew Encina shares his experience in the field.
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55:4118/11/2016
014 - The Art of Communication — with Chris Do
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.
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54:4309/11/2016
013 - Cultivating Creative Culture — with Keir McLaren
Chris and his former business coach Keir discuss the keys to cultivating a creative culture at work.
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01:02:3528/10/2016
012 - Tapping Into Your Subconscious — with Chris Do
Using the subconscious mind to create concepts and solve creative problems.
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21:4020/10/2016
011 - How To Ask For New Business — with Jose Caballer
Sales, lead generation, closing, confidence, trust. Chris and Jose talk about closing deals in the Creative Business World.
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15:2707/10/2016
010 - Branding and Identity Design — with Yo Santosa
Chris Do sits downs with Founder and Creative Director, Yo Santosa for her perspective on building brands with personality.
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51:2501/10/2016
009 - Making it as a Young Designer in Los Angeles — with Noha Khashoggi
Young Designer Noha tells her story and Chris gives her tips for making it in L.A.
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57:5530/09/2016
008 - Ask a Creative Business Coach — with Keir McLaren
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/theskoolrocks
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55:1528/09/2016
007 - Brevity — with Chris Do
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 the dead space. Learn to listen and be present.
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01:09:2221/09/2016
006 - How This College Dropout Became a Millionaire — Chau Nguyen
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?
CEO and founder of HireWire, Chau Nguyen sits down with Chris Do for this insight conversation about risk/reward, grit and betting it all. Chau talks candidly about big pivotal decisions, no regrets and the challenges and sacrifices that are needed to become a successful entrepreneur. This self made thirty year old became a millionaire and exited his first company Campus Special for 20 million dollars at the age of 33.
How was he able to do it?
HireWire
Twitter: @ChauDucks
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01:01:0815/09/2016
005 - Going Past the Sale — with Chris Do
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. You use persuasive language and eventually, hear the word, “yes.”
Once you get what you’re looking for, though, you should stop talking.
If you continue to sell, you will jeopardize the sale. Eventually, you might actually talk yourself out of the sale. And that’s definitely not what you were aiming for when you entered the conversation.
Here’s an example from Chris: when him and the team at Blind had the chance to work with the band, Coldplay, on an interactive music video, the sale was almost lost. Why? What happened?
The band had signed off on the concept, seen the design frames, and just watched a first glimpse of the music video. While waiting for frontman Chris Martin to approve it, the design team waited patiently.
Three or four clips into it, Chris Martin says, “that’s enough. I love it.”
But the producer in the room then asked, “don’t you want to see the other clips?”
The takeaway here is that the band was more than happy with what they saw, and felt like they didn’t need to see any more. They were sold on the idea, on the product, and they verbally signed off on it. They gave a firm “yes.”
If a similar scenario happens to you, just stop talking. Don’t try to show them one more idea. Don’t move into the next phase of your presentation. Accept the approval, and move forward from there.
Overselling can hinder future sales opportunities, and impact your business. Clients don’t like to feel sold to, so when they give you the green light, you have everything you need to proceed.
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30:5115/09/2016
004 - Giving Advice The Right Way — with Chris Do
A conversation about giving and receiving advice. Tips on how to give advice.
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37:1914/09/2016
003 - Moving from Makers to Entrepreneurs — with Greg Gunn
Where do you fit in the post production food chain?
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52:3510/09/2016
002 - How to Start a Design Business — with Frank Shi
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 starting and running a business.
Frank Shi, a smart, young entrepreneur on the verge of starting a motion graphics business, asks Chris Do the following questions:
What are some common business mistakes entrepreneurs make in the creative business field?
How do you effectively communicate with business partners. How do you negotiate fair terms? How do you sell your company/service w/o much experience to show?
How do you write a mission statement: How do you communicate who you are and what you do in a sentence?
How do you budget for unexpected things that go wrong in a project: How do you put together a bid?
How to prevent your business from crashing & burning in the first year? Getting of the Runway.
Pros and Cons of running a brick and mortar operation vs. running a fluid, mostly remote team?
Team Building. How to do Management. How to create Company Culture, How to inspire the team?
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31:3910/09/2016
001 - Public Speaking — with Greg Gunn
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 their experiences as both attendees and speakers at Motion 2016 - the Motion Graphics Conference in Santa Fe, NM.
Chris and Greg reflect on insightful conversations about the Motion Graphics Industry and the direction in which it's headed.
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51:1407/09/2016