Starting a Creative Business: Real Talk w/ Chris Franklin

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The Futur

Жыл бұрын

There are plenty of peaks and valleys when starting your own business, so how do you navigate them? How do you handle a business relationship that doesn't turn out the way you expected? What does it look like to be someone that Chris Do thinks is doing it right?
In this full length interview, Chris Franklin joins Chris Do to talk about doubters, picking yourself back up when you fall, lessons learned and what it means to get the one approval you crave the most in life. Chris Franklin is a creative professional with a background in design, who specializes in video, and is finding success in southern Mississippi, USA.
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Пікірлер: 111
@ChrisFranklinJr
@ChrisFranklinJr Жыл бұрын
This was such an amazing experience, Chris. Thank you so much for having me! Can’t wait to see you so again, soon! 🖤
@thefutur
@thefutur Жыл бұрын
Chris, you are touching a lot of hearts.
@mayeighteen2812
@mayeighteen2812 Жыл бұрын
Thank you to both of you Chris’s. You definitely touched my heart. I’m 29 from Singapore, and also took the science route despite favouring design for stability and to make parents proud. I only recently took the plunge to become an interior designer. However my family fell into financial turmoil the past few months (parent lost entire life savings to a crypto love scam), and knowing I’m not getting paid as a commission-based designer for the next several months until each project is completed, is really tough (working odd jobs in the meantime). Throw in a break up, family estrangement, 2x ankle sprains and Covid. I felt like a shell of myself the past few weeks, and seriously considering to jump ship and find another job (even minimum wage) just to get a regular income. You’ve helped to renew my spirits. I’ll stick it out and see it through. 💪 Thank you. 🖤
@supersmartchick
@supersmartchick Жыл бұрын
I was just scrolling YT & found MISSISSIPPI... my home state! Congrats on your success fam!!
@siya_the_brother
@siya_the_brother Жыл бұрын
You are wisdom personified bro. Thank you for speaking from your heart.
@justinransburg5560
@justinransburg5560 Жыл бұрын
It's always heartwarming to see a fellow Black/African American male Mississippi native successful in life!
@thefutur
@thefutur Жыл бұрын
Represent.
@ECOMMichael
@ECOMMichael Жыл бұрын
Starting the day right! 🌞 have a blessed day everyone!
@supersmartchick
@supersmartchick Жыл бұрын
NOT GONNA HOLD YOU! I've been watching this channel for years & have NEVER applied the tactics cause I'm from small town MS.. "that doesn't work here". To me Mo is the EXCEPTION. But seeing someone that looks like me... from MISSISSIPPI do it! MIND BLOWN! GAME CHANGING! I needed this today.
@thefutur
@thefutur Жыл бұрын
Glad to hear Smart Chick.
@snellbeast_jasonsnell
@snellbeast_jasonsnell Жыл бұрын
SOOOOO feeling these vibes!!!! Thank you Chris(s)!
@corneliushankwashington3998
@corneliushankwashington3998 Жыл бұрын
Being a black creative from Mississippi is a huge mountain to conquer.
@qspeaksfacts2003
@qspeaksfacts2003 Жыл бұрын
That'll b me I'm young black and from Mississippi 🔥
@bambowers8177
@bambowers8177 Жыл бұрын
So thankful that I came across this. I spent close to 7 years freelancing living a double life between my business and working for other companies/agencies. The pandemic forced me to sit down and get that breather. I made the decision to go all in because I’ve always dreamed of starting my own studio for design & photography. As a POC myself, this was so inspirational and right on time!
@joshuadavis6026
@joshuadavis6026 Жыл бұрын
I'm so glad this showed up on my feed! Time to watch and listen in a week is limited, especially longer form content, and this was worth every second... beautifully cut and edited. I'm inspired. Thanks for the post!
@thefutur
@thefutur Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoy it!
@Efficiencyts
@Efficiencyts Жыл бұрын
Amazing podcast. Big fan of both Chris and The Futur!
@ZaahirJappie
@ZaahirJappie Жыл бұрын
the best guest ever!!!!!
@MountainofInspiration
@MountainofInspiration Жыл бұрын
Work hard to retire your father or your parents is a noble goal. God bless him
@thefutur
@thefutur Жыл бұрын
Money isn’t evil. It’s how we use it.
@jyang812
@jyang812 Жыл бұрын
Underviewed episode! Needs more love.
@youngdopeandsuccessful8533
@youngdopeandsuccessful8533 Жыл бұрын
Awesome. This is inspiring! Thanks Chris and Chris for this one! Just 8 months ago I lived in my aunts home with my family and no job. I started doing web development, digital transformation, and experience which ended up with me landing a web dev job with a startup. As a digital developer, I aimed to get to $2500 a month for management and landed my first two client. Going up to $5000 with the new knowledge I have acquired.
@thefutur
@thefutur Жыл бұрын
Congrats 🎊
@israeloluwasanmi3618
@israeloluwasanmi3618 Жыл бұрын
Thank you Chris Do, thank you.
@nocodekevin
@nocodekevin Жыл бұрын
I love that so many creative professionals go through graphic design to get to other niches. That's why I chose it as my major - I thought of it like the defacto creative professional degree that would give me options.
@OmavangieRax
@OmavangieRax Жыл бұрын
My son sent me this video and I am so happy he did. He started with a Thank you note for believing and supporting him. He sees himself in Chris F. This episode taught him more and underlined his desire to succeed despite the many setbacks. Great conversation! I did learn a lot, too. Mom of Nix Perada (future one of the 1% of the happiest people)
@thefutur
@thefutur Жыл бұрын
That’s an amazing story.
@darkreaper2020
@darkreaper2020 Жыл бұрын
I just wanted to say thank ❤ you,to the both of you for this video!
@thefutur
@thefutur Жыл бұрын
Thank you
@milansmets7520
@milansmets7520 Жыл бұрын
As a show producer and video creator myself, I love the lighting on both of you. Great stories!
@youngdopeandsuccessful8533
@youngdopeandsuccessful8533 Жыл бұрын
I know right. They are both goin hard with their lighting.
@thefutur
@thefutur Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much. High praise.
@FREEDOM-ex5db
@FREEDOM-ex5db Жыл бұрын
Thank you guys sooooo much 😢❤❤❤
@davenportsimon
@davenportsimon Жыл бұрын
Southern Miss! To the top. Awesome seeing someone rep the 601
@LLAGMedia
@LLAGMedia Жыл бұрын
I have so much respect for the way Chris Do has utilized The Futur to discuss the deeply emotional other half of being a creative -- especially as it relates to our families. These are the topics that dig deep, far beyond just design tips. Keep this going bro, I'm happy to listen to all of these critical discussions ✊🏽
@thefutur
@thefutur Жыл бұрын
Thank you. It’s my pleasure.
@langdobson8337
@langdobson8337 Жыл бұрын
This video made my day thank you for the inspiration and I can relate to this story. I'm on my journey as a creative. thank you Chris Do and Chris Franklin💪
@damianmonzillo6058
@damianmonzillo6058 Жыл бұрын
Even after 30 years of running a freelance career and now starting a retail business. In a way, with all the new information and learning curves involved has always elements of starting something new.
@damianmonzillo6058
@damianmonzillo6058 Жыл бұрын
Thanks!!
@EpikStudios.official
@EpikStudios.official Жыл бұрын
Listened almost every episode. This one shines through. Great connection and a very interesting story.
@thefutur
@thefutur Жыл бұрын
Glad to hear
@logenfilms
@logenfilms Жыл бұрын
What a story! I’m glad I watched the entire video. After listening to Chris Franklin’s story & hearing the advice he’d give to his 19 year old self, it gave me a wake up call to believe in myself more & to give 100% in my video career. Wow! Thank you Chris Do & The Futur for sharing this episode. 🔥🙏🏻
@thefutur
@thefutur Жыл бұрын
You’re very welcome Logen
@AbdulRahimj27
@AbdulRahimj27 Жыл бұрын
I've listen to this in spotify and finally I can see it as a video. Nice talk about Video Business🙌
@thefutur
@thefutur Жыл бұрын
Thank you
@theregularfinnishguy
@theregularfinnishguy Жыл бұрын
This was just what i needed for my journey...💯
@simpleObserver100
@simpleObserver100 Жыл бұрын
Soo good, man!!! Great story! Thank you for sharing! Praise God.
@corneliushankwashington3998
@corneliushankwashington3998 Жыл бұрын
This story is a MIRROR! Wow.
@mutsumaji
@mutsumaji Жыл бұрын
Newly subscribed, and already so much inspired! The "safe" road led me to a mediocre mid-level career in business and administration, hurting my back but thanks to a bike accident on the way to work, I broke my shoulder which allowed me to re-evaluate my entire life. Since then, my stifled creativity is finally expressing itself. Thanks a million for helping the world 💜
@thefutur
@thefutur Жыл бұрын
Welcome to the Futur
@thegoodpxl
@thegoodpxl Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing this. I relate to this man's backstory with his father and his current point in life with becoming confident in you career. MUCH NEEDED!
@kevinnoel9024
@kevinnoel9024 Жыл бұрын
Futur and. Chris Franklin, thank you gentlemen for this inspiring podcast. Creator blessings to you both individually and collectively as well.
@thefutur
@thefutur Жыл бұрын
Thank you 🙏
@FollowPhotiniByDesign
@FollowPhotiniByDesign Жыл бұрын
What an excellent insight and a real inspirational story, it's so good to see others succeed in what makes them happy. Thank you Chris and thank you Chris for sharing your story, I think you are both truly magnificent people ❤
@LyndonAntcliff
@LyndonAntcliff Жыл бұрын
Very inspirational, great story well told
@Gladwebs
@Gladwebs Жыл бұрын
This is a very helpful and insightful conversation, thanks to both Chris's for taking the time to share and open up. loved the questions and honesty 😀💙🙏
@MountainofInspiration
@MountainofInspiration Жыл бұрын
These are beautiful stories. Thanks so much for sharing
@igadson
@igadson Жыл бұрын
Such an amazing interview…..thank you Chris Franklin and thank you Chris Do.👏🏽👏🏽
@thefutur
@thefutur Жыл бұрын
Thank you 🙏
@rhgraphics
@rhgraphics Жыл бұрын
Thank you.. What a video ❣️
@gosialucky7014
@gosialucky7014 Жыл бұрын
Wow! That's a beautiful and emotional story! Most creative people have high emotional intelligence, and being loved and appreciated by people we love and respect is everything.
@thefutur
@thefutur Жыл бұрын
Thank you
@burundipixelproduction3326
@burundipixelproduction3326 Жыл бұрын
Well i'm CHRIS too, i should be successful as well....thank you guys for sharing. ..i'm starting out , so i'm seeing how i can afford THE MASTERCLASS.
@timothycasca
@timothycasca Жыл бұрын
After watching this inspiring talk. Iam taking a big step, developing my video production
@thefutur
@thefutur Жыл бұрын
Good on you
@timothycasca
@timothycasca Жыл бұрын
I so much, appreciate the respond sir
@NickRich
@NickRich Жыл бұрын
Mannnn, needed this. Thank you. 🙏🏽
@DirectedXDW
@DirectedXDW Жыл бұрын
Bro, as he was telling the first few parts of his story, i realized that it’s very similar to my story. From the upbringing to where I am now transitioning into video production trying to prove my father wrong, that I can do it on my own. Show that this my passion Being vulnerable etc
@samm5880
@samm5880 Жыл бұрын
There is this gentleness in Franklin's voice that just exudes his true character and I'm so glad Chris pointed it out because my mom used to say to me that if you stay optimistic, it will resonate in your very being and in turn in every part of your life even your work and she had it and I always admired it :) This podcast especially was just so humbling and the emotional, deep level conversations which many crave. I have never had an interest in video editing but damn do I have some now just cause of Franklin's way of expressing himself :) much love to the futur and Franklin for this!
@datapenguin
@datapenguin Жыл бұрын
That was fantastic.
@samueladetoye
@samueladetoye Жыл бұрын
Great story!
@eddygatlin
@eddygatlin Жыл бұрын
Wow this is gold, both on emotional and logical levels!! The Futur really is a great name for this insightful content, big up to the Chris's!
@thefutur
@thefutur Жыл бұрын
Thank you Eddy
@theSHSyearbook
@theSHSyearbook Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video. I am a high school teacher and I am sharing this video with my students in my Arts and A/V classes. I truly believe it is my job to give students exposure to different possibilities and allow them to create their own paths. Thank you for telling your story.
@thefutur
@thefutur Жыл бұрын
Thank you Debbie. We need more teachers like you.
@iunderstanphotography2780
@iunderstanphotography2780 Жыл бұрын
I love Chris' journey. I know the feeling of being told "uh...yeah we decided..." but he came out better on the other side, and left without any ill will. Chris struggles with talking about money, even at his level? haha Its a process I find myself hesitating saying the numbers as well, despite watching futur vids and practicing.
@ZianiLounes
@ZianiLounes Жыл бұрын
Very inspiring talk! Thank you for sharing that!
@raguineelioenai2020
@raguineelioenai2020 Жыл бұрын
I stream this video at once when I saw this on my notifications, and I thought I will hear a lot of golden creative information like what this channel usually gives but I ended up feeling emotionally energized. This is something so deep and it's therapeutic! Thanks for this TheFutur and Chris!! More power to you guys 🔥 🔥
@thefutur
@thefutur Жыл бұрын
Glad to hear. ❤️
@TheLuridEclipse
@TheLuridEclipse Жыл бұрын
Thanks for keeping on giving us these gems.
@thefutur
@thefutur Жыл бұрын
You’re very welcome
@AyanDaceStudios
@AyanDaceStudios Жыл бұрын
Great conversation. Great for you Chris, I will be following you. You have a lot to teach.
@thefutur
@thefutur Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much. Welcome to the Futur
@damianmonzillo6058
@damianmonzillo6058 Жыл бұрын
I’m very happy to have found your channel! I’d Love to see videos with other kinds of creatives. There are so many parallels within the professional creative experience to share experience of that would be very helpful to a much larger community. Photographers, Hairdressers, artists, makeup artists, etc.
@thefutur
@thefutur Жыл бұрын
Glad to hear
@OBieMavuso
@OBieMavuso Жыл бұрын
Man, thanks Chris squared. I've battled with accepting my choice of getting into filmmaking. I've never gotten validation from my family even when I was doing well and now that I'm not doing as well, it's hard to remain grounded. This makes me know that I'll bet okay. 🙏
@WorldOfGymcraft
@WorldOfGymcraft Жыл бұрын
Honestly super inspiring !!! Great job to both Chris’s
@thefutur
@thefutur Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much.
@MihaiDolganiuc
@MihaiDolganiuc Жыл бұрын
What an amazing episode this was. I love this hour long videos, I watch them as a movie. Great story by Chris and I could definitely relate to the part where he confronted his dad, because I was in those shoes 10 years ago.
@thefutur
@thefutur Жыл бұрын
Thank you. We are releasing more of these hour long convos
@masteroneal
@masteroneal Жыл бұрын
I’m glad to have seen this today.🙏🏾🔥
@thefutur
@thefutur Жыл бұрын
Appreciate it
Жыл бұрын
I used to believe those emotions must be suppressed and controlled. But not anymore. That is not healthy. I have to express myself and let it out.
@thefutur
@thefutur Жыл бұрын
Glad to hear
@positivekoncept5948
@positivekoncept5948 Жыл бұрын
Pekprints from Ghana
@mugenjean7546
@mugenjean7546 Жыл бұрын
Wish i could post comments about your trip to the phils but alas im just a follower on the fb account. So ill post it here. I have officially started the "buy a futur product and save for when chris comes back to the phils fund". Im currently working on building my own diy company and brand. And am learning so much from the free content, that i feel it's a crime if i dont buy something soon. Ps. Pls do a cebu visit too. I can even organize the whole cebu trip for us. (I used to have a tourist van business so i know how to get around the best spots).
@thefutur
@thefutur Жыл бұрын
It’s already scheduled for March. Check my Fb
@mugenjean7546
@mugenjean7546 Жыл бұрын
@@thefutur ohh cool! so the march trip does include cebu. I have a question about the products. Im specifically looking at the core kit and the pro group membership. Are those two separate things? Or does the pro group have access to the core kit and the other products?
@mimis-videography-journey
@mimis-videography-journey Жыл бұрын
Great great great video. How much have you made so far now that we are at the end of the year?
@osaolumese229
@osaolumese229 Жыл бұрын
Please Chris, shed more light on what you were referring to, when you said it has to be under 30%. Time stamp 41:33
@thefutur
@thefutur Жыл бұрын
Ok OSA. Let me rewatch. Thank you for including the time stamp.
@turbopl1
@turbopl1 Жыл бұрын
✰✰🔝classy! cheers from war🇵🇱saw! 🕶🦅👊🏻
@thefutur
@thefutur Жыл бұрын
Cheers
@osaolumese229
@osaolumese229 Жыл бұрын
if you keep everything to yourself, you dont really grow. I am still trying to do this. I need help.
@maisitag
@maisitag Жыл бұрын
I thought the video was a bit different from reading the title 😅 I guess I did not check the thumbnail. Anyway, interesting story…
@thefutur
@thefutur Жыл бұрын
Different good? Or different bad?
@maisitag
@maisitag Жыл бұрын
@@thefutur maybe a bit too emotional. Then again my expectations were a bit different! I love the channel btw.
@Sayan_Biswas.
@Sayan_Biswas. Жыл бұрын
:)
@theopats2660
@theopats2660 Жыл бұрын
Nice video as podcast but not very helpful on how to start a creative business
@bryanol1511
@bryanol1511 Жыл бұрын
I can do much relate to Chris 🥲 From the father, to working while in architecture school! Wow. I’m halfway the video so I’m excited for the last part
@bryanol1511
@bryanol1511 Жыл бұрын
Update… same with the CrediCard yeesusssss!
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