The Futur
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, 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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Episodes
Chaos, Creativity, and the Soul of Print w/ Marvin Scott Jarrett & Chris Ashworth | Ep 369 07.08.2025 31:06
In this analog-meets-now episode, Chris sits down with legendary publisher Marvin Scott Jarrett and visionary designer Chris Ashworth to revisit the bold, rebellious energy of the 90s print scene—and why it still matters in today’s algorithmic world. From their game-changing days at Ray Gun to their latest creative collaborations, the trio unpacks how embracing imperfection, trusting your eye, and...
The 3 Stories You Must Tell to Build Your Brand | Ep 368 02.08.2025 13:44
We all know we should tell better stories—but how do you do it when you’re creating business content, not writing a novel? In this solo episode, Chris Do breaks down the YOU + POV framework for storytelling, showing creators, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders how to share stories that make their content unforgettable. If you’ve ever felt like your content blends into the noise, this episode will...
Why Productivity Is Burning You Out w/ Klaus Kleinfeld | Ep 367 31.07.2025 52:37
In this episode, Chris sits down with legendary CEO and leadership thinker Dr. Klaus Kleinfeld for a deep dive into the hidden engine behind long-term success: energy. From running global companies like Siemens and Alcoa to mentoring the next generation of leaders, Klaus shares why burnout is not a badge of honor—and how purpose, mindset, and daily habits are the real levers of performance. This c...
Leadership Isn’t About Doing Everything | Ep 366 26.07.2025 4:57
We want to hear from you. If you're open to a quick chat with our producer or any of the other options, it only takes a few seconds to sign up: https://forms.gle/Enzzpq5FCVQKbHV9A Ever feel like you're doing your team's work for them? In this episode, Chris Do reveals the powerful leadership philosophy of “intentional incompetence”—a counterintuitive but highly effective way to empower creative te...
I Built a Business With No Degree, No Plan, and Cancer w/ Jennie Smythe | Ep 365 24.07.2025 46:01
A college dropout, Jennie Smythe had no backup plan — but she had one moment of clarity: she wasn’t going to follow the path others expected. She was going to build her own. By her early 40s, while grieving the loss of her father and newly diagnosed with breast cancer, she had built an award-winning digital marketing firm - Girlilla Marketing. In this conversation, Jennie shares how she turned cri...
The One Thing LinkedIn Doesn’t Reward (But You Should Do Anyway) w/ Jodie Cook | Ep 364 19.07.2025 31:47
We want to hear from you. If you're open to a quick chat with our producer or any of the other options, it only takes a few seconds to sign up: https://forms.gle/Enzzpq5FCVQKbHV9A In this playful and provocative episode, Chris reunites with Jodie Cook—entrepreneur, author and athlete — for a conversation about standing out, staying human, and showing up as your full self in a world ruled by confor...
I Don't Work for Free Client Revisions — Here’s Why - With Chris Do | Ep 363 17.07.2025 7:01
We want to hear from you. If you're open to a quick chat with our producer or any of the other options, it only takes a few seconds to sign up: https://forms.gle/Enzzpq5FCVQKbHV9A Scope creep isn't just a budget problem — it’s a boundary problem. And most creatives don’t realize they’re inviting it in. In this short, sharp episode, Chris Do breaks down the psychology of scope creep, why it happens...
Why Sound Changes How We Feel w/ Oscar Höglund, CEO - Epidemic Sound | Ep 362 10.07.2025 45:24
We want to hear from you. If you’ve been enjoying the show, we’d love your input. It only takes a minute to answer our listener survey, and your feedback really helps us improve the podcast: https://forms.gle/6j5GLzwK6GQF7Hzx7 In this episode, Chris sits down with Oscar Höglund—Co-Founder and CEO of Epidemic Sound—for an inside look at the mindset, strategy, and resilience it takes to build a bill...
Is Entrepreneurship Still Worth It in 2025? w/ Jodie Cook | Ep 361 05.07.2025 39:30
We want to hear from you. If you’ve been enjoying the show, we’d love your input. It only takes a minute to answer our listener survey, and your feedback really helps us improve the podcast: https://forms.gle/6j5GLzwK6GQF7Hzx7 In this episode, I sit down again with Jodie Cook—entrepreneur, author, and strategist—for a raw, honest unpacking of privilege, entrepreneurship, and power in the AI age. F...
The #1 Reason You Blow Up in Hard Conversations - With Simon Goode | Ep 360 03.07.2025 1:23:23
We want to hear from you. If you’ve been enjoying the show, we’d love your input. It only takes a minute to answer our listener survey, and your feedback really helps us improve the podcast: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeb6AltIruAF2Ut0I3b-6XmdAeO0TNNJP_SlRGOo11syj4Uhw/formResponse In this episode, Chris sits down with conflict resolution specialist and psychologist Simon Goode for a m...
Quit Client Work and Work Less for More Money - With Rich Webster | Ep 359 28.06.2025 1:08:23
We want to hear from you. If you’ve been enjoying the show, we’d love your input. It only takes a minute to answer our listener survey, and your feedback really helps us improve the podcast: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeb6AltIruAF2Ut0I3b-6XmdAeO0TNNJP_SlRGOo11syj4Uhw/formResponse In this episode, Chris sits down with Rich Webster—designer, agency owner, and creator of How To Work Les...
Stop Calling Yourself a Thought Leader (Do THIS First) - With Brian Miller | Ep 358 26.06.2025 1:15:02
We want to hear from you. If you’ve been enjoying the show, we’d love your input. It only takes a minute to answer our listener survey, and your feedback really helps us improve the podcast: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeb6AltIruAF2Ut0I3b-6XmdAeO0TNNJP_SlRGOo11syj4Uhw/formResponse In this episode, Chris sits down with Brian Miller—former professional magician turned speaker, TEDx coac...
How the Right Clients Find YOU (It's not what you think) - With Jodie Cook | Episode 357 21.06.2025 44:58
We want to hear from you. If you're open to a quick chat with our producer or any of the other options, it only takes a few seconds to sign up: https://forms.gle/Enzzpq5FCVQKbHV9A In this episode, Chris sits down once again with Jodie Cook—entrepreneur, writer, and powerlifter—for a raw and insightful conversation about what it really means to show up as yourself. From hiding her strength to ownin...
Personal Branding: Why Perception Matters - With Chris Do | Ep 356 19.06.2025 4:55
We want to hear from you. If you're open to a quick chat with our producer or any of the other options, it only takes a few seconds to sign up: https://forms.gle/Enzzpq5FCVQKbHV9A In this episode, I dive into the concept of personal brand misalignment—when people perceive you differently than you see yourself. But what if that perception is actually working in your favor? I share how small, intent...
Fear & Clients Almost Killed His Billion-Dollar Designs - With Robert Brunner | Ep 355 14.06.2025 50:10
We want to hear from you. If you're open to a quick chat with our producer or any of the other options, it only takes a few seconds to sign up: https://forms.gle/Enzzpq5FCVQKbHV9A In this episode, I sit down with Robert Brunner — the design mind behind Beats by Dre, former Apple design director, and founder of Ammunition — to unpack what it really takes to build enduring, emotional, and market-shi...
How Long Should It Take to Close a Client? - With Chris Do | Ep 354 12.06.2025 7:25
We want to hear from you. If you're open to a quick chat with our producer or any of the other options, it only takes a few seconds to sign up: https://forms.gle/Enzzpq5FCVQKbHV9A Closing a client isn’t about luck—it’s about process. In this episode, I break down why sales cycles vary depending on project size, client needs, and how well you handle the budget conversation. Many creatives avoid dis...
The LinkedIn Strategy You’re Missing - With Matt Lakajev | Ep 353 07.06.2025 1:00:10
We want to hear from you. If you're open to a quick chat with our producer or any of the other options, it only takes a few seconds to sign up: https://forms.gle/Enzzpq5FCVQKbHV9A In this episode, I sit down with Matt Lakajev — sales strategist, lead gen expert, and creator of Seven Figure Creators—to dismantle the myths about content, branding, and cold outreach. Matt reveals why most creators ar...
How NOT to Build a Brand (But Everyone’s Doing It) - With Jodie Cook | Episode 352 05.06.2025 1:06:02
We want to hear from you. If you're open to a quick chat with our producer or any of the other options, it only takes a few seconds to sign up: https://forms.gle/Enzzpq5FCVQKbHV9A In this episode, I sit down with Jodie Cook—entrepreneur, writer, and brand strategist—to dive deep into the real meaning of personal branding in the age of digital identity. From dismantling societal boxes to embracing...
How Algorithms Actually Work? - With Brendan Kane (Part 2) | Episode 351 31.05.2025 39:21
We want to hear from you. If you're open to a quick chat with our producer or any of the other options, it only takes a few seconds to sign up: https://forms.gle/Enzzpq5FCVQKbHV9A We’re back with part two of my conversation with Brendan Kane, and this time, we’re putting formats into action. We go deep into what the social media algorithms actually care about (hint: it’s not boosting or shadowbann...
Viral Isn’t Luck, It’s Structure - With Brendan Kane (Part 1) | Episode 350 29.05.2025 43:03
We want to hear from you. If you're open to a quick chat with our producer or any of the other options, it only takes a few seconds to sign up: https://forms.gle/Enzzpq5FCVQKbHV9A In this episode, I sit down with Brendan Kane—strategist, speaker, and author of Hook Point—to talk about what really drives social media success. Spoiler alert: it's not hacks, trends, or frequency. Brendan breaks down...
How Helping Strangers Became a 7-Figure Business - With Simon Squibb (Part 2) | Episode 349 24.05.2025 1:09:32
We want to hear from you. If you're open to a quick chat with our producer or any of the other options, it only takes a few seconds to sign up: https://forms.gle/Enzzpq5FCVQKbHV9A In this gripping Part 2 episode, Chris Do goes deep with Simon Squibb on the business model that powers his viral mission of giving away money to strangers. But this isn’t charity—it’s strategy. Simon unpacks how he buil...
The Million Dollar Moment That Changed Everything - With Simon Squibb (Part 1) | Episode 348 22.05.2025 1:02:28
We want to hear from you. If you're open to a quick chat with our producer or any of the other options, it only takes a few seconds to sign up: https://forms.gle/Enzzpq5FCVQKbHV9A In this raw and deeply emotional episode, Simon Squibb sits down with Chris Do to unpack the moment he won a $1 million prize—and why it brought him to tears. From sleeping on the streets at 15 to selling a company to Pw...
Can Anyone Be A Coach? - With Jule Kim | Episode 347 17.05.2025 1:20:27
Join Chris Do and veteran coach Jule Kim in this unfiltered conversation about the realities of coaching, personal growth, and professional responsibility. From ethical boundaries to the complexities of respect, they dive deep into what it really means to help others grow. Timestamps: (0:00) - Intro (1:44) - Can "Anyone" Can Be a Coach? 🤔 (7:15) - Coaching VS Therapy (7:54) - Handling Difficult C...
Design That Builds Trust (and Sells Without Selling) - With David Fastuca | Episode 346 14.05.2025 52:11
We want to hear from you. If you're open to a quick chat with our producer or any of the other options, it only takes a few seconds to sign up: https://forms.gle/Enzzpq5FCVQKbHV9A In this episode, I sit down with David Fastuca, serial entrepreneur and co-founder of Locomote. David shares the raw, behind-the-scenes truth of building, scaling, and exiting a startup without raising external capital....
How Montana and Spirit Airlines Won by Being Honest - With Chris Do | Episode 345 10.05.2025 10:12
We want to hear from you. If you're open to a quick chat with our producer or any of the other options, it only takes a few seconds to sign up: https://forms.gle/Enzzpq5FCVQKbHV9A In this episode, I explore the critical issue of brand misalignment—when the public’s perception of your brand doesn’t match your internal vision. Using examples from major companies like Chevy, Jaguar, and Domino’s, I b...
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