42. How to Find Your First Clients and Price Your Services with Chris Do

In this episode, Itir chats with Chris Do, an Emmy-winning designer and founder of Blind and The Futur. They touch on Chris's pivot from brand design to education, and dig into his practical advice for new entrepreneurs. Chris highlights the importance of staying financially secure before starting a business, finding market gaps that fit your skills, and offering free or low-cost services to build your experience. They also dive into client engagement tips, the pros and cons of project-based pricing, and the essentials of personal branding in today's digital world.

Chris Do is an Emmy award-winning designer, director, CEO and Chief Strategist of Blind and the founder of The Futur—an online education platform with the mission of teaching 1 billion people how to make a living doing what they love. He currently serves as the chairman of the board for the SPJA, and as an advisor to Saleshood. He has also served as: advisory board member for AIGA/LA, Emmys Motion & Title Design Peer Group, Otis Board of Governors, Santa Monica College and Woodbury University.

Chris doesn't drink coffee, but he likes the matcha latte at Sunright Tea Studio (various locations, including southern California): https://www.snrtea.com/location-category/southern-california/

His book recommendation is 7 Strategies for Wealth & Happiness: Power Ideas from America's Foremost Business Philosopher, by Jim Rohn: https://www.amazon.com/Strategies-Wealth-Happiness-Americas-Philosopher/dp/0761506160

Connect with Chris Do on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thechrisdo

If you have any questions about brands and marketing, connect with the host of this podcast, Itir Eraslan, on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/itireraslan/