The Futur with Chris Do
The Futur
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.
Episodes
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Apr 27, 2017 • 57min
023 - Say What You Think — with Stewart Schuster
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
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Apr 27, 2017 • 55min
022 - How To Win Without Pitching — with Blair Enns
Blair Enns, author of 'Win Without Pitching' and founder of a sales training organization for creatives, shares his journey from business to advertising. He discusses essential values for client communication, the balance between creativity and business success, and transformative insights from his manifesto. Blair highlights the importance of clear pricing strategies and the emotional connections creatives have with their work, offering actionable advice for navigating the challenges of the creative industry.
Apr 12, 2017 • 17min
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? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Apr 10, 2017 • 33min
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Feb 22, 2017 • 28min
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Jan 12, 2017 • 38min
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Dec 22, 2016 • 35min
017 - Redefining Entrepreneurship — with Youmna Chamcham
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Nov 24, 2016 • 24min
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Nov 18, 2016 • 55min
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Nov 9, 2016 • 55min
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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