The Futur

The Futur with Chris Do

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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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033 - Making It In the Little Leagues — with Aaron Draplin 14.08.2017 1:47:11

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 the joy he is able to pull out of the world he has created around himself. http://draplin.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

032 - The Story of Motionographer — with Justin Cone 05.08.2017 1:16:54

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 effect of being on their "Cream Of The Crop" list, and the landscape of revenue creation and usefulness for sites like his have changed over the last decade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcast...

031 - School of Motion — with Joey Korenman 25.07.2017 1:06:56

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're worth, and the fine art of discovering what a client needs, versus what they want. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphon...

030 - The State of Design Education — with Nick Campbell (Pt. 3) 01.07.2017 1:13:33

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

029 - Learning, Collaboration, and Critique — with Nick Campbell (Pt. 2) 21.06.2017 44:22

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 questions should you ask? What is the right approach when trying to develop a concept with your client? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choic...

028 - Founding Greyscalegorilla — with Nick Campbell (Pt. 1) 14.06.2017 2:00:48

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 educational content. After meeting at NAB this year, Chris had to sit down with Nick and talk more about his history, how Grey Scale Gorilla came to be, and what the future of online education might look like. Th...

027 - Staying Persistent Despite Failure — with Stewart Schuster 05.06.2017 1:07:00

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 defeat and failure into a learning moment? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

026 - Determination and Persistence — with Chris Edwards 25.05.2017 1:22:32

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 Hollywood projects from Avatar to Gravity with credits on wide-ranging film and television projects such as Game of Thrones, The Martian, Mad Max: Fury Road, Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation and Marvel’s Ir...

025 - The Importance of Mentors — with Stewart Schuster 17.05.2017 1:17:30

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 than finding one. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

024 - Online Mentorship — with Michael Jones 03.05.2017 1:00:58

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 goals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

023 - Say What You Think — with Stewart Schuster 27.04.2017 58:25

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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

022 - How To Win Without Pitching — with Blair Enns 27.04.2017 55:41

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your a...

021 - Living in the Dogma of your Parents — with Stewart Schuster 12.04.2017 17:32

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? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

020 - The Pursuit of a Creative Life — with Jennet Liaw 10.04.2017 34:16

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

019 - Going Your Own Way — with Trung Bao 22.02.2017 29:07

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/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

018 - Death is Life's Greatest Gift — with Alex Preston 12.01.2017 38:45

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

017 - Redefining Entrepreneurship — with Youmna Chamcham 22.12.2016 35:41

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016 - Where Do You Draw Confidence From? — Jose Caballer 24.11.2016 25:24

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

015 - Staff, Freelance or Entrepreneur? — with Matthew Encina 18.11.2016 56:12

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/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

014 - The Art of Communication — with Chris Do 09.11.2016 56:09

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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

013 - Cultivating Creative Culture — with Keir McLaren 28.10.2016 1:03:06

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

012 - Tapping Into Your Subconscious — with Chris Do 20.10.2016 22:12

Using the subconscious mind to create concepts and solve creative problems. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

011 - How To Ask For New Business — with Jose Caballer 08.10.2016 15:16

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

010 - Branding and Identity Design — with Yo Santosa 01.10.2016 52:22

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

009 - Making it as a Young Designer in Los Angeles — with Noha Khashoggi 01.10.2016 58:44

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices