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.
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May 13, 2026 • 20min
Leading the Client Journey w/ Mikon van Gastel | Ep 433
Mikon van Gastel, co-founder and creative leader at Sibling Rivalry with roots at Imaginary Forces and Cranbrook. He talks about closing the gap between craft and business leadership. He explains how to guide clients through pitches and read the room. He describes designing immersive Sphere-style experiences and why shared ecosystems are the future of advertising.
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May 6, 2026 • 36min
Build a Business You Love w/ Marie Forleo | Ep 432
Marie Forleo, entrepreneur and #1 NYT bestselling author who built MarieTV and B-School, joins to discuss designing a joyful, values-led business. She explores shifting from scarcity to abundance, reframing money as energy, the realities of being multi-passionate, and practical hiring strategies like a paid trial to find the right team fit.
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Apr 29, 2026 • 19min
6 Skills That Make Creatives Irreplaceable w/ Chris Do | Ep 431
They tackle fears about AI and reframe the future around human value. Six high-income creative skills are outlined, from strategic thinking to original creativity. Emotional intelligence, taste, storytelling, and relationship-building are highlighted as things automation cannot replicate. The conversation focuses on lived experience, intuition, and judgment as the true moat against automation.
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Apr 25, 2026 • 31min
Why Process is Better Than AI w/ Scott Clum | Ep 430
Scott Clum, artist and designer who shaped snowboard and skate visuals for 40+ years, champions hands-on craft over instant AI fixes. He talks about the value of utility and the creative process. He recounts analog screenprinting, building gritty brand aesthetics like Morrow, and launching WALK, a print magazine celebrating tactile, unexpected art.
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Apr 22, 2026 • 20min
Personal Brand vs Reputation w/ Matt Essam | Ep 429
Matt Essam, creative coach and consultant who helps creatives build personal brands, joins to parse reputation versus brand. Short takes on content strategy, why audience size does not equal income, the costs of committing to a brand, and how branding lets you jump verticals and charge more. Practical questions about readiness and doing work that truly lights you up.
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Apr 15, 2026 • 22min
Overcoming the Fear of Speaking Up w/ Jule Kim | Ep 428
Jule Kim, executive coach who helps professionals conquer social anxiety and communicate directly. She and Chris talk candidly about why people hold back, how to ask precise questions to clarify client intent, navigating social discomfort, and confidently stating prices. Short, practical conversations about practicing direct communication daily.
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Apr 8, 2026 • 13min
Stop Selling Services, Sell Value w/ Chris Do | Ep 427
Creative pros learn to stop selling services and instead dollarize the value they deliver. The episode explores using open-ended questions to let buyers reveal needs and practicing full-value listening with careful note-taking. It also digs into finding past compelling events and using conditional, permission-based closes as a non-manipulative path to agreements.
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Apr 1, 2026 • 14min
Stop Doing Everything w/ Mo Ismail | Ep 426
Mo Ismail, content creator and strategist who builds personal brands, joins to discuss focus and the cost of over-diversification. He and Chris unpack the Five Ones framework and why burying an old professional identity can create momentum. They explore how narrowing to a single market and offer increases brand potency and pressure for breakthrough.
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Mar 25, 2026 • 18min
Overcoming the Brand Identity Crisis w/ Tinna Loaiza | Ep 425
Tinna Loaiza, a brand identity expert who grew a faceless Instagram to 400,000 followers and now helps coaches and educators with positioning, identity, and offers. She talks about why creators hide their true selves. She shares the "Silhouette Collage" idea and signs of professional resentment. Practical pivots, a 90-day test window, and how to package and find clients are discussed.
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Mar 18, 2026 • 16min
The Truth About the LinkedIn Algorithm w/ Richard van der Blom | Ep 424
Richard van der Blom, LinkedIn strategist and researcher who coaches thousands on content and profile optimization. He debunks blaming the algorithm and zeroes in on audience-driven reach. Short takes on bad post traits, using personal storytelling, finding your voice, and a four-part social selling framework. Heads-up on AI risks to authentic voice.
