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The Futur with Chris Do
by The Futur · English
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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Real Answers for Creatives w/ Chris Do | Ep 459
Three listener questions answered by Chris Do: (1) whether creatives “fall behind” by staying practitioners vs teaching/coaching; (2) how to market a passion project book and integrate it with a…
11 Nov 2026 · 11m · 3 chapters
Selling the Cost of Doing Nothing w/ Charlotte Lloyd | Ep 458
The episode teaches how to sell the cost of inaction (COI) rather than relying on ROI alone, using the “jolt effect” idea that many deals fail because buyers choose “no decision” to stay with the…
4 Nov 2026 · 27m · 10 chapters
How to Buy Back Your Time w/ Chris Do | Ep 457
How service-based entrepreneurs “buy back” time by delegating labor-heavy tasks first, then gradually transferring higher-level decision-making and “taste/experience” responsibilities to trusted…
28 Oct 2026 · 7m · 6 chapters
You're Not Underpaid, You're Afraid w/ Nidhi Tewari | Ep 456
Why creatives struggle to close deals and charge their worth—rooted in limiting beliefs, fear of rejection/shame, avoidance of discomfort, and “connection gaps” during sales.
21 Oct 2026 · 35m · 13 chapters
Positive Thinking Never Sticks w/ Dr. John Demartini | Ep 455
Why minds focus on negativity and why forcing positivity “never sticks.” Dr.
14 Oct 2026 · 24m · 13 chapters
Your Betrayal Works for You w/ Dr. John Demartini | Ep 454
A live in-person Demartini Method coaching session with Dr. John Demartini reframing betrayal and resentment as catalysts for personal growth.
7 Oct 2026 · 44m · 17 chapters
Going Viral Won't Build Your Brand w/ Chris Do | Ep 453
Building a brand through clarity and consistent content, not chasing virality or algorithm hacks.
30 Sep 2026 · 4m · 4 chapters
The Truth Behind Scroll-Stopping Thumbnails w/ Brittney Carlini | Ep 452
How thumbnail designers create “scroll-stopping” images, why AI thumbnails can look generic, and how to balance accuracy with intrigue.
23 Sep 2026 · 29m · 13 chapters
Why Your Copy Isn't Converting w/ Joanna Wiebe | Ep 451
Conversion copywriting and building a moat in the AI era, using voice-of-customer data to write more persuasive messaging; includes frameworks (Problem-Agitate-Solution, Desire-Obstacle-Solution) and…
16 Sep 2026 · 30m · 20 chapters
Why AI Can't Teach Taste w/ Brooke Hopper | Ep 450
Brooke Hopper (Adobe senior principal designer) argues AI can’t teach taste; it recognizes/repeats patterns, so designers must apply craft, precision control, and intentional “friction” to refine…
9 Sep 2026 · 26m · 13 chapters
Know When to Quit w/ John Lee | Ep 449
John Lee explains “know when to quit” by reframing failure as redirection, using his W-I-F-F-T (what’s in it for them) pitching lesson, and sharing a demand/joy/money/mission framework.
2 Sep 2026 · 27m · 15 chapters
Scaling A Solo Creative Business w/ Matt Essam | Ep 448
How solo creative businesses scale using a mindset-first approach, then differentiation, communication, and delivery (the “Creative Studio Roadmap” pillars).
26 Aug 2026 · 44m · 19 chapters
Stop Studying, Start Learning w/ Justin Sung | Ep 447
Justin Sung argues that “learning styles” are not real; people have learning preferences, but effectiveness comes from using multiple modalities (read/write/listen/visuals) and, more importantly,…
19 Aug 2026 · 35m · 16 chapters
Perfectionism Is Killing Your Brand w/ Matt Gray | Ep 446
How perfectionism blocks shipping and how to build a profitable personal brand using systems (FounderOS), organic content, and a “personal media company” model.
12 Aug 2026 · 43m · 20 chapters
The Psychology of Personal Style w/ Kimberly Parry | Ep 445
The psychology of personal style—distinguishing fashion (design/industry), image (how others perceive you), and style (who you are and how you communicate: leadership, communication, relationship,…
5 Aug 2026 · 39m · 13 chapters
The 3 Rules of Personal Branding Nobody Tells You w/ Chris Do | Ep 444
Chris Do discusses “unblending” for personal branding: stop saying nothing to avoid backlash, and instead express convictions so your message both compels and repels.
29 Jul 2026 · 33m · 16 chaptersWe use cookies.They keep VO running smoothly and help us improve it. Privacy policy