About

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, holds 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.

  • 287 - Winning in Creative Business - With Allan Dib
    Mastering Marketing & TimeIn this episode, host Chris Do sits down with marketing expert and bestselling author Allan Dib shares his journey from immigrant to marketing and IT success, emphasizing the power of a positive mindset towards money and marketing. Allan discusses the essence of Lean Marketing, drawing from lean manufacturing to advocate for efficiency and waste reduction in marketing efforts. He highlights the importance of communication, goodwill, and understanding customer needs for creatives and introverts, advocating for sales techniques focused on listening and diagnosing rather than pushing for a sale. Through personal anecdotes and professional advice, Allan conveys the significance of differentiating oneself in the market, crafting irresistible offers, and the vital role marketing plays in business sustainability and growth. The episode not only explores Allan's transformative sales insights but also invites listeners to engage with him, reflecting on his experiences, strategies, and the impact of marketing on achieving business success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
  • 286 - Turning Employees into Your Most Valuable Creators - With Robert Katai
    Cultivating Creators for Brand Growth
  • 285 - The Demand Generation Blueprint - With Daniel Priestley
    The Art of Lead Generation
  • 284 - Designing Moments: A New Approach to Event Entertainment - With Paul Hoke
    Elevating Experiences
  • 283 - The Power of Vulnerability - With Jordan Rogers
    From Struggle to StrengthIn this episode, host Chris Do sits down with Jordan Rogers, detailing his recovery from heroin addiction and incarceration to achieving professional acclaim at Nike and becoming a significant advocate for personal branding. By leveraging his struggles to forge a connection and inspire athletes and individuals alike, Jordan highlights the essence of resilience, authenticity, and the strategic use of personal branding. The narrative further explores how personal experiences and unique stories can not only enrich one's professional growth but also inspire broad, impactful success. Jordan's work, particularly with college athletes, underscores the crucial role of embracing vulnerabilities, recognizing strengths, and the proactive pursuit of personal potential beyond waiting for opportunities. His success story, marked by growth in followers and recognition from figures like Tiger Woods, serves as a testament to the power of authentic personal branding and its pivotal role in achieving happiness, health, and wealth. The script encapsulates the intersection of personal hardships with professional triumphs, advocating for the strategic and authentic use of personal branding in navigating and leveraging one's unique journey towards broad-reaching impact and success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
  • 282 - Crafting Content and Confidence - With Jule Kim
    The Power of Utilizing SEO
  • 281 - Reimagining Online Content Communities - With Sid Yadav
    In this episode, host Chris Do sits down with Sid Yadav, the co-founder and CEO of Circle, a community platform for creators and brands, shares his entrepreneurial journey along with valuable lessons for success. Talking about the early days of Circle, he acknowledges the impact of his experience with Teachable and how it influenced his venture. He articulates how he navigated through various challenges including technical hurdles, building a robust product, and creating an adept team. Sid explains his transition from a secure job to a startup and his ability to secure investment from Teachable's CEO. He also discusses the significance of making promises, delivering them, and sharing one's work with the world for feedback. Sid emphasizes that it is better to launch a product even with imperfections and refine it along the way. The talk also provides a glimpse into Circle's future endeavors towards transforming brand-creator engagement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
  • 280 - Leadership Through Rejection - With Liz Mosley
    Turning “No” Into A New Beginning
  • 279 - How to Craft A Million Dollar Business - With Noah Kagan
    Finding Million Dollar Opportunities in Everyday Problems
  • 278 - Design, Discipline, and Dedication — with Spencer Nikosey
    The Art of American Craftsmanship
  • 277 - The Future of Web Design — with Vitaly Friedman
    Valuing Your Users
  • 276 - Attracting Better Clients — with Radim Malinic
    How To Create A Better Career
  • 275 - Mastering The LinkedIn Post— with Jasmin Alić
    Hook Them and Keep Them
  • 274 - Building Businesses The Right Way — with Leila Hormozi
    Honest Lessons of an Entrepreneur
  • 273 - Believe In What You’re Selling — with Leila Hormozi
    Conviction Beats Tactics Every Time
  • 272 - Receiving Feedback From Others
    Their Words, Your Choice
  • 271 - The Importance of Networking — with Loren Greiff
    The Irreplaceable Skill
  • 270 - Building Communities, Part 2
    Honing Your Community
  • 269 - Building Communities, Part 1
    The Building Blocks of Community
  • 268 - Convert Content To Customers, Part 2
    Posting Mic Drop Moments