The best thing I've done for myself is to go back and rewatch some of this content. I was going through a slump and depression was setting in and I remembered days when I was grinding and building and absorbing all this knowledge. Thanks to you and the team for steadily putting out such inspiring and educational content.
@toriapendleton6 жыл бұрын
I know this video is almost 3 years old, but as an 18 year old looking to pursue a degree in Visual Communications/Graphic Design, the more videos of yours' that I watch, the more I think I should minor in a business degree.
@thefutur6 жыл бұрын
That’s a good idea.
@DanielBro422 жыл бұрын
well?
@tristanmarroquin7499 жыл бұрын
Love this interview. No beating around the bush and real legit answers.
@ChrisDo9 жыл бұрын
You know my style. All steak little sizzle.
@dtadetayo3 жыл бұрын
You get, straight to the point.
@ChrisDo9 жыл бұрын
Thanks everyone for commenting. I will do an episode on bidding. What industries do you work in? What are the sizes of projects your bidding on? What specific challenges are you having? Post questions you want answers to and I'll answer all of them on video.
@jeffreyyoungblood74387 жыл бұрын
I honestly don't think I've ever bid on a job. My challenge is believing in myself and prioritizing what I need to focus on.
@thefutur7 жыл бұрын
Jeffrey Youngblood you work your way up. Keep watching and apply what you learn. Small steps at first.
@shhhhhhhhhh117 жыл бұрын
I work in video production and would love to see more episodes on bidding jobs. Thank you for all of the incredible information. This channel is a goldmine.
@lnaturalist7 жыл бұрын
Chris Do I found my dude. Thx Chris you're amazing bro.
@darshparekh68306 жыл бұрын
Hey Chris, Its been some months that I started my own creative agency.. We work on the fluid model and don't have enough cash flow to rent a place right away. I was wondering how can we take the agency to the next level. Well, this is absolutely what I needed to see today. Not only did I learn selling confidence and assurance to prospective clients but to also bid the projects correctly. I love how you say that talent needs to be nurtured and work culture plays an important role in that. I am not letting go of this video for a long long time. I wish you could come out with more such insightful videos on your channel. Wish you luck..
@thefutur8 жыл бұрын
Make sure to subscribe to our channel to be notified of new episodes. Chris is working on the bidding episode as so many of you have requested.
@TenderloinsToughest7 жыл бұрын
Has anyone ever sent you 10%?
@thefutur7 жыл бұрын
someone just asked me for our address. I assume the "check's in the mail". But still waiting.
@thefutur7 жыл бұрын
Yes. Jacob Campbell was the first.
@dreifalcon4746 Жыл бұрын
Hi Sir, can I ask? Can a freelance graphic designer that completed only a (national certificate III) run a business design online? Where should I start? Please can you guide me? Thank you and God vless always ❤️
@michelleguzmanphoto9 жыл бұрын
This is one of my favorite episodes ever. The questions were what I would want to ask (business mistakes and pricing). The answers were very helpful. Chris Do is a great speaker. I loved the real examples, especially the pricing/bid example. Great set, topics, answers, camera ops, editing, etc.... This channel is always giving excellent, high quality content. Thank you!!!!!!
@thefutur9 жыл бұрын
Thanks @michelle.
@ChrisDo9 жыл бұрын
+Michelle G Thank you and that means a lot considering how many episodes we've taped.
@tunisjobs96776 жыл бұрын
Cheers for the Video! Forgive me for butting in, I would appreciate your thoughts. Have you considered - Fiymaria Graphic Gainer (google it)? It is a good one of a kind guide for getting the best graphic design for your project minus the normal expense. Ive heard some unbelievable things about it and my cooworker after many years got great results with it.
@prettycoder91956 жыл бұрын
Cheers for the Video clip! Apologies for chiming in, I would love your thoughts. Have you heard the talk about - Fiymaria Graphic Gainer (should be on google have a look)? It is a great exclusive guide for getting the best graphic design for your project minus the headache. Ive heard some interesting things about it and my m8 finally got excellent results with it.
@elliefoster95556 жыл бұрын
Totally hooked on these videos, I've had them running all morning! They answer all the questions that are almost impossible to find definitive answers for, especially tough if you're freelance and work alone. I think this has changed how I'll deal with clients forever, thank you!
@samer.mghabghab Жыл бұрын
I used to find online design entrepreneurial style youtube videos somewhat horrible. But listening to your videos while working has been a guilty pleasure of mine for the past year
@thefutur Жыл бұрын
Thank you 🙏
@thefutur8 жыл бұрын
If you want to see the follow up to this in-person join us in Santa Monica for the live taping. Event details here: www.eventbrite.com/myevent?eid=25637748195
@renderbricks7 жыл бұрын
I am running an animation studio in the 15th year now and this is a great and very useful talk here. This should be a core part of all type of creative studies to stop all mistakes artists and creatives do when they slowly and painfully transform from a passionated hobbyist to a professional and realize that creativity, skills and talent is a serious business. It's all about money. And money gives you (creative) freedom to run a successful business and healthy life.
@thefutur7 жыл бұрын
yes it does. You'll love the new podcast i'm working on where I interview Blair Enns. He goes into the "peculiarities of creative people" and their aversion to money, and specialization.
@lofi_Insomnia_4 жыл бұрын
Watching this after covid-19 layoff.
@fongdimbulator4 жыл бұрын
Same boat here. Spent the last week doing some long overdue folio website updates and now binging on Futur vids to get into that "make yo own money" mindset
@RecklezzMusic6 жыл бұрын
This has helped me a ton, I work in software and I usually underbid on projects, where I end by giving myself a small salary just to keep things running. Now I understand why many of the online calculator nearly take 50% over what I do.
@higheryibes44302 жыл бұрын
For me as an introvert and freelancer, you are god send. Thank u for being a model not by talks, but through action and results from your life. Deep gratitude sir.
@salivahanapattur19217 жыл бұрын
Recently I've decided to move on from my well-paying current job and reboot my father's old design firm. One of the major factors for being confident on taking this risk is knowing I have access to quality knowledge on this channel. Thanks, guys!
@thefutur7 жыл бұрын
You're very welcome.
@effvc9 жыл бұрын
I never get sick of that intro for some reason (which isn't normal..). I feel like it encompasses your friendship, business relationship, and personalities all in one short clip.. Anyway! finally getting around to watching this. Really enjoyed this. Definitely one of my favorites. As for the bidding question, would definitely like a video more about the bidding process. I have spoken to a few local web design companies and they are similar in that they don't even mark up for copy work that they hire out. Copy usually holds up a site launch or project and can be such a headache, so they will actually just connect the copywriter with the client (talking smaller company having to hire freelancer copywriter). They only charge a markup if they are actually managing the copywriter (as in project management) and they will roll that into the price of the contract. Would love to hear some feedback on something like that, as copy is very often times a pain-point for a project especially when clients "claim" will supply copy, yeah, we all know that never happens. Great questions and answers. Really looking forward to more videos like this and love that you and Jose are so active in the comment section. You guys are definitely building an online community.
@ChrisDo9 жыл бұрын
If ***** doesn't beat me too it first, I will do a web bidding episode.
@effvc9 жыл бұрын
That would be killer! Have been estimating, dealing with RFPs, and sending out proposals quite a biy lately so that would be greatly helpful. Keep up the awesome work and thank you!
@cheriturner78526 жыл бұрын
I switched directions in my career at the late age of 51 and graduated with my BFA in Graphic and Web design. These episodes are invaluable to me as a newbie and n the industry and have helped me understand so many concepts and business development standards that I would never acquire on my own with little experience in the field. Chris....you are a Monster speaker! Bringing me all of the pertinent information I need in an innovative and cutting edge format. You are the Man!
@thefutur6 жыл бұрын
never too late to start Cheri.
@TheBillaro3 жыл бұрын
Hey Cheri. I'm 46 and I started copywriting and funnels a year ago, turning down more money in an industry i dont like, teaching! Now i'm studying GD and Chris is indeed brilliant. How is your career going? Happy to find your comment because as a 46 year old i feel a bit silly retraining with the youngsters!
@julianaquintas28526 жыл бұрын
I'm part of a new design company and I am so glad I found this video. I can't thank Chris Do enough for the amazing insights!
@thefutur6 жыл бұрын
Hi. Welcome.
@lozchai54216 жыл бұрын
Chris you really are a pillar of inspiration and motivation to me (clearly you are to thousands of designers & others) but I make sure to watch your videos EVERY SINGLE DAY! Even when im working I have something playing of T.F in the background. I believe even if I am totally focused & in the zone creating something, the words you speak are planting positive creative seeds subconsciously in my mind. I am 70% self taught in design, which includes you & your teams videos..The schooling I did in field of design was many years ago, but I dont believe that matters, if you got it you got it. Creativity comes naturally to me, and ive now been running my own small GD biz for about 2 years! I have a solid base of clients, over half of them are return clients, & then the rest word of mouth, this is my full time gig & I dont pay for any advertising whatsoever. All my reach is organic, & I network with other small biz peeps, it just seems to happen. Always looking for ways to expand & improve my business & services, im obsessed with ideas & implementing them. I am so grateful & blessed to be doing what I LOVE, love doesn't even describe how I feel, im super PASSIONATE & when im having a moment, I look for your videos that pick me up & get me back into the GRIND! Always works! Right now, im under charging for what I offer, my value - so im stepping up my game. Anyway, I know this is an old video back from 2015 but ive watched it twice now & you are just super helpful, knowledgable & smart , dont mean to blow smoke up your arse but just saying it how it is lol :) - ill leave you with a saying of mine, theres prob similar out there but I live by this "Theres no 9 to 5 , late nights & early rise, we grind to thrive " - Loz @ LOZ CHAI DESIGN xx (Australia)
@thefutur6 жыл бұрын
thanks Loz. I'm going to be in Brisbane next year at a design conference. maybe you can make it?
@lozchai54216 жыл бұрын
Oh really yes this is fantastic news! id love more information on where you are speaking , ticket costs etc ! :) if you could email me the info , or guide me to where I can find out more that would be rad! my email is admin@lozchaidesign.com ! :) thank you! how exciting! Really, if it wasn't for your videos, knowledge, tips and advice you pass on I am not sure how my outlook would have been today, because many of the things I do and implement come back to what you have taught me. :) I still have a long way to go, but I love the process and its all about the process - be real , be raw and be rad - Loz
@sumeetgupta777 жыл бұрын
Chris, you blew my mind by teaching how to bid. From $5k to $20.5K That was awesome
@thefutur7 жыл бұрын
Glad to help.
@stevenmercado90818 жыл бұрын
Chris Do just dropped some serious knowledge. Thank you so damn much for this episode!!! I've been stressed to the gills, working the past two months into freelance, and have been freaking the hell out about managing clients/scoring contracts and had no clue how to bid appropriately. This episode just lit up my foggy path. I need to watch this a few more times. I hope you doing a Deep Dive on Bidding /Part 2.
@ChrisDo8 жыл бұрын
+Steven Mercado I will Steven. Based on the response below, I kind of have to now. Good luck getting out of the fog. Hopefully our channel is a beacon for you.
@stevenmercado90818 жыл бұрын
Thanks Chris! I love this channel. Skool is definitely my light house. You guys always have something innovative to give and provide clarity. Much appreciated.
@ChrisDo8 жыл бұрын
+Steven Mercado You got it. we can change our logo to a light house. : )
@timlay25642 жыл бұрын
IDK what's cooler...all this information about starting & running a design business OR the fact that you have a Danny Way Alien Workshop board!! The KA board by Evan Hecox is just an added bonus!
@BASE5NYC7 жыл бұрын
I ve been in the design/advertising business for a long time, about 15 years, but have somehow missed this series entirely. It's really well put together & has some great advice for younger people starting out, something not often found in KZfaq vids. Seems like most vids are just about ego & Net fame. Anyway, great job by your whole team. I'm stoked to keep watching them today while I'm supposed to be working. - 1 topic suggestion which may already be done...The thing I get asked all the time by new designers is how do I find all my work. Where are all these jobs coming from? I get a lot of referrals but new designers or agencies obviously don't have that luxury.
@thefutur7 жыл бұрын
Desk1 One thank you for acknowledging that. Appreciate it.
@irisdijkstra25797 жыл бұрын
I'm going to start a business with one of the most ambitious person I know. And your videos are really helping us to get started and inspires us to dream big and work hard.
@thefutur7 жыл бұрын
awesome! good luck.
@christianharbin217 жыл бұрын
These questions are well-thought out ! The answers were spot on and truthful. No BS. Just useful information. Thanks for sharing!
@omersaittuna84897 жыл бұрын
I am 25 years old industrial designer working on advertising company in Turkey. I want to found my company as always but i thought i should learn the bussiness first i am trying to teach myself everything about bussiness, then i discovered you and addicted your videos its really helpfull makes me focused.
@thefutur7 жыл бұрын
Welcome Omer. Learning is a good addiction.
@aleksandrolkhovskiy40752 жыл бұрын
man I love how chill you are in this video!
@thefutur2 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@chillhomie78 жыл бұрын
that moment when you realize you just came across a gem. Bro this is amazing series of informative videos.
@thefutur8 жыл бұрын
+chillhomie7 Thanks and dig in. We have a lot more content coming your way.
@burry2186 жыл бұрын
This is one of my favourite channels. This man is a visionary. I love this.
@thefutur6 жыл бұрын
thank you. we'll keep working til we earn your #1 spot.
@_dvyne2 жыл бұрын
I think the process has the best intro yet
@sahilbugarith26255 жыл бұрын
Hey, What's up! 2:34AM your videos are keeping me up way past my bedtime, BUT I can't really stop watching - Firstly I'm absolutely in love with the pricing structure of this episode. I've honestly never seen anything like it and I think that there are a number of people out there who have been using this Blueprint to cost their "Build You're Social Media Business" Tutorials which the charge hundreds, if not thousands of dollars for people to enrol in. 5k to 20k Dollars, let's talk about that. Living in South Africa, I think that the only people who have the capacity to charge those amounts are agencies because of the South African, 3rd world mindset (not for long, these are totally going to be my agencies going rates). You see I KNOW that in the South African industry, almost everyone I know has adopted the mindset of feeling bad about charging people a fair amount of money because they feel as though the client will not be able to find value in their work. The Truth you're bringing to the table is that YES " by saying NO, you're making room for bigger clients". The BIG difference for myself as a creative is without a doubt experience with work which is why I'll be taking the time to go through as much of your content as possible, and creating my own success blueprint which will function within a South African context. It's not that I can't go and start meeting with clients immediately, it's more along the lines of what I've seen so far on Futur. I feel as though I would only be lying to myself if I were to perform strategy for a client BUT I was not up to scratch with my own company strategy. I don't want to become a brand who doesn't practise what they preach and I want my clients to see that I am able to perform the services I will be offering them, for myself. This will include a Mission Statement (I think that was the first few minutes of the video @ ). I completely agree on how difficult that is, however, I like the value profile model - WHO, WHAT, HOW TO SOLVE. Just to clarify on the middle segment - Accounting for error - (@ ) - I have charged somebody (MORE LIKE THEY SIMPLY PAID ME) - R2500 OR about $200 to film for 3 days and perform an edit which took me about 3 months to complete. I have also worked on projects until completion for free with NO way to redeem my earnings from the client. What I've learned, are the different ways it hurts. You see, because I was working at the time I didn't realise just how bad it was, however, I now think more critically about the Freelancer who is sitting at home and will accept minimum pay to perform extraordinary amounts of work because they are desperate for the business. I can confidently say that after being a part of the process for a good few videos now (50+), I will NOT be held responsible for the degradation of creatives by reducing my rates & I will inform other creatives of their disservice to the community by undercharging and undervaluing other creatives work during the bidding process, which even I have been guilty of in the past. Little did I know just how shallow minded I was being. However, I am older and wiser now. 3:02AM I have work in the morning - thank you all for always bringing the STEAK, I will probably be writing one of these long ass comments in one of your videos which I will watch tomorrow. Cheers.
@thefutur5 жыл бұрын
good for you Sahil! now, get some sleep and let those ideas cook.
@antonioarana800211 ай бұрын
Watching to Chris Do under that light is instant peace
@georginiuss4 жыл бұрын
4 years later, and I am from another country (argentina). And this video is useful as hell. Lots of great information really down to earth. Thank you
@alejandropadgett8 жыл бұрын
I recently jumped into the freelance world. It can be tough at times. This channel has provided so much valuable insight and knowledge to me. Huge fan. Thanks!
@thefutur8 жыл бұрын
thanks alex. it can be brutal out there in the streets of real life. keep your head high.
@latintraveller2218 жыл бұрын
I just graduated from Industrial Design, and im starting up my design business firm. You sir, are my sensei! Thank you so much for your tips and knowledge, it's helping me quite a lot.
@thefutur8 жыл бұрын
Sensei bows to student.
@andrewdejuan49146 жыл бұрын
Mr. Do, your philosophy in the business of design, inspired us to incorporate. And it works!!! we felt more confident than ever! and can mark up (reasonably) with our clients :) so a massive grateful thank you!
@thefutur6 жыл бұрын
nice. Thank you.
@tommydrager54976 жыл бұрын
I love how much you trained urself up and how passionate you are. you should definitely gimme a slice of that^^. I liked the "How To Price Design Services & Make More Money"-Episode the most, cause you constantly emphasized the value to the client and how that should affect your offer, rather than throwing out a hourly rate in combination with a rough time assessment. Actually I just give some feedback now, cause this episode covers a little bit of bidding, which is calculated by the hourly rate * days = subtotal. One of the enlightening moments from the "How To Price.."-Episode was the fact that this model is kinda unfitting for that sort of work. I feel now like if it is sorta inconsistent. I hope you could light me up a little bit. Greetz comes Berlin
@Peem_pom7 жыл бұрын
no other videos like this online. epically useful, you have demystified so much of the process
@thefutur7 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear. Thank you.
@renemarquez4337 жыл бұрын
God this is gold. Seriously Chris your changing my life man, I'll own a successful shop and large part will be thanks to you thanks man. I'll send that 10% lol
@thefutur7 жыл бұрын
looking forward to that #tenPercent Rene.
@frankiejaimes16 жыл бұрын
LOVE THIS! I'm a Brand Consulting and this video is exactly what I was needing. Thank you!
@Denelle183 жыл бұрын
Wow! Took a lot from this episode. Advice is still gold! Thank you Chris Do. Loved the straightforward interview. Wish to have that kind of communication strategy too!
@arianaluz2406827 жыл бұрын
Thank you Chris for taking the time and sharing your knowledge to those in the world who need advice, like me , in the process of starting my own design studio!
@thefutur7 жыл бұрын
Ariana Fridman you are very welcome!
@bakeraus6 жыл бұрын
I can't stop looking at the Evan Hecox skateboard and the art piece. The Danny Way AWS board is also great :D love the information thank you
@thefutur6 жыл бұрын
thanks. we got some really cool decks now.
@StephenLee5299 жыл бұрын
Chris you guys are on a big time roll. Awesome episode, I plan to watch it twice but while I watched the first time a question popped up for me. You stated that really, you could sell your company and really based on your skills and confidence continue to make a living. The question I have for you is if you were starting again with 20/20 being your asset, how would you build your business today ? Would you build a team and focus on sales ? Or would you keep it small and mobile using only what you needed to get the jobs done ? Or would you take on most of the work yourself ?
@ChrisDo9 жыл бұрын
Great question. I need to think about it.
@StephenLee5299 жыл бұрын
***** well said brother..! What things would you change or approach differently given your experience if you had to start over tomorrow.
@StephenLee5299 жыл бұрын
Chris Do great response..! I thought you might answer that way...so by your answer I'm guessing you would be more of a project manager vs a straight designer. I'm guessing you would also be the sales closer too. I thank you and the always entertaining ***** for this valuable.....Scratch that Extremely valuable episode...I may watch it a third time...lol you guys are on a roll..! I think you've found your sweet spot...thank you
@ChrisDo8 жыл бұрын
Just curious how you'd describe our sweet spot. What do you get out of watching us?
@StephenLee5298 жыл бұрын
Great question ...I won't go way back but for me the last few months have been awesome. Everything from the rebranding of the show to the subject matter to the guest has been value packed. I think you guys honing in on what we the viewers wanted has helped to take you guys deeper and us (the viewers) deeper than the surface stuff. You both have given us a bigger slice of what makes you both tick. For you Chris exposing us to your business coach was wonderfully deep. For Jose, he's shared some deep feelings and has shown his more serious side which allowed me to understand his passion even more. The studio audience addition on some of the episodes makes the show more cohesive. The Unfiltered segments with Mr. Pao are brilliant to me. It was another voice other than you and Jose proving your message to us. Jose's interview with Mr. Chong was awesome. All of these things bring so much value. I don't think there is another person or team doing it like you two. There are people who speak about the "Freelance" world. Others who preach, "sell value not commodity" but they are not as thorough as you two. I think you guys are delivering a great product. Everything from my viewpoint seems to be working together really well.
@stephantynes31552 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I'm starting to freelance as a graphic designer and this helps a lot.
@shawaw995 жыл бұрын
I'm learning SOOOOO MUCH from this channel!! So glad I subscribed!!! Thank you guys!!!
@thefutur5 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@Shopifywithnoop5 жыл бұрын
i loved this episode so much. So much of those questions that i have been longing for an answer has been clearly given here. Thank you so much for this. Means a lot
@jeffpunz53377 жыл бұрын
This was great, man. Appreciating The Futur content very much and finding it motivational. Great job guys
@magicsmoke60008 жыл бұрын
Awesome episode! Best part: I'll show "the viewers" how to bid. :)
@Candeaje6 жыл бұрын
This episode is the best! Right now I am really in a lost space here in the Creative Industry in Indonesia. Maybe it's because I'm just a fresh graduate, but I just don't like to keep working for a company or someone. I wanted to start my own business and be something more higher than just sitting in front of a PC or a workstation and just "click, click, click" (no offense to other designers). Thank you for the great content!
@jekabsd7 жыл бұрын
Waiting for the day when there will be someone like Chris, but teaching for Industrial Designers. Still, this has been extremely useful, since graphic design is my side hustle.
@thefutur7 жыл бұрын
how are the concepts different? can't they be applied across verticals?
@everythinghtown5 жыл бұрын
Just want to thank you and send some good energy your way, I truly appreciate your insights on the design industry!
@tugssanaa3 жыл бұрын
one of the best education channel in youtube and in the internet
@thefutur3 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@LarryBlue556 жыл бұрын
It takes knowledge and experience to feel more confidence in what you do in that career to explain yourself well and to get your messages across to sell yourself, as you know.
@rebeccazwitser85365 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Chris, I loved the bidding table and combining all the costs that I don't usually think of. The idea of what would it cost for someone else to do the work is brilliant - definitely takes me out of the 'do it all myself' model. I loved all these questions and really enjoy the way you succinctly answer them. Thanks heaps!
@thefutur5 жыл бұрын
thanks Rebecca.
@luluthediver9 жыл бұрын
This was seriously amazing +Chris Do. Really to the point. We would love to hear more details about bidding and how to justify your bid to the client.
@ChrisDo9 жыл бұрын
+Anmar Al Gaboury Happy to do this. Deeper dive on bidding. Do you ever sign up for the webinars that we run? I field questions like this and answer you directly.
@NikDavis7 жыл бұрын
Helpful, informative, easy to follow. Thanks a ton Chris!
@thefutur7 жыл бұрын
sweet. thanks.
@AdrianaCordovez5 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Chris for taking the time to teach us about the Business of Design...your lessons are very helpful in my career! I appreciate it very much. Cheers!
@thefutur5 жыл бұрын
You’re very welcome.
@stuk63878 жыл бұрын
Over the past couple of days I've watched a lot of your videos - and I'm really impressed with all of them, especially this one. I've been looking for a lot of answers and I may have found them. Thank you ever so much.
@thefutur8 жыл бұрын
You are certainly welcome. What question were you looking to have answered?
@stuk63878 жыл бұрын
+The Skool Network In a nutshell: how to be professional, how to get paid and how much to ask for (among many other things)... Your videos are invaluable at this time. Once I have viewed all of them I'll know more of what specifically i need to ask, and in how much detail.
@thefutur8 жыл бұрын
+stu k keep digging. You are at the beginning of your journey. We will be here to help.
@stuk63878 жыл бұрын
+The Skool Network Will do. Thanks for the encouragement.
@christiancalligraphycorner1398 жыл бұрын
Wow, this is an incredible episode. I love it. I thank you for the information, and the insightful, it has helped me a lot. Thank you very much.
@ShahidAli-kn4te3 жыл бұрын
You are brutally straightforward, but to me you make scenes. I can understand you, Best mentor one can wish. Thank you.
@jencarlson7 жыл бұрын
You guys are blowing my mind. Thanks for awesome advice. Go Chris!
@thefutur7 жыл бұрын
Jen carlson hi Jen. Come to our workshops sometime.
@javierescorihuela9 жыл бұрын
Congrats on this episode guys. Always a fantastic job but this one in particular was amazing. Finally someone who is not afraid of talking numbers. And as always, production value is topline.
@zolushka48239 жыл бұрын
+F Javier Escorihuela exactly! I've been waiting for this video for a long time!
@ChrisDo9 жыл бұрын
+dev ochre Glad we finally put it out there.
@MJamilHoque7 жыл бұрын
I agree with those who say this interview is a great help and concisely delivered. I'm a UK based designer who is looking at starting up a product development practice and this puts allot more reassurance in my little steps.
@sauceydesigns7 жыл бұрын
Man this is such a useful talk here. Thank you so much Chris Do and team at the Futur. You guys are amazing.
@thefutur7 жыл бұрын
David Saucedo thanks buddy.
@hipster7077 жыл бұрын
Definitely one of the best videos. Straight to it! Keep it up guys!
@ricflomusic7 жыл бұрын
I was a creative hippy now I feel more like a business man. Thank you!
@thefutur7 жыл бұрын
that's awesome!
@gracezeng65068 жыл бұрын
Love this episode, hearing your views has suddenly enlightened me. Thanks.
@ChrisDo8 жыл бұрын
+Grace Zeng Glad to shed a little light on your world. What do you do?
@gracezeng65068 жыл бұрын
+Chris Do I do UI design for a living in China, and our team is facing a lot of problems that mentioned in this vid, such as team management and sell the fantasy to clients.
@ChrisDo8 жыл бұрын
+Grace Zeng wow. how did you find us? youtube is banned in china.
@gracezeng65068 жыл бұрын
Chris Do Well, curiosity could fly us everywhere. haha...
@kavishadow24836 жыл бұрын
This episode feels like it was directed straight at me. Great one. Thanks, Chris and team
@arizothwow16 жыл бұрын
3 years late but this video is great. I own a construction company but i do design as a hobby, and the business side is just the same.
@thefutur6 жыл бұрын
never too late, unless you're dead.
@nicknavarrette80226 жыл бұрын
Such a powerful episode.
@JosephLouisTan8 жыл бұрын
Great episode! This is what I needed to hear and learn when I first started my design business (thou I lost at least 5-figures due to non paying clients) wished that the business of design was taught in school. Even now that I am an educator myself, I still got so much to learn and pass onto my students. Thanks you so much @TheSkoolNetwork for your videos and words of wisdom :)
@thefutur8 жыл бұрын
We couldn't agree with you more. All designers need to learn some key business principles if they want to be taken seriously in the real world.
@IntuitiveMarketingStudios5 ай бұрын
I totally loOoOove the opener Lol! 🔥🔥🔥
@mikaylabirkholtz81756 жыл бұрын
AMAZING!!! Chris, you are such an inspiration! You are an incredible mind. I have learnt so much and I am so grateful for this knowledge going into the freelancing world.
@thefutur6 жыл бұрын
thank you. good luck!
@dtadetayo3 жыл бұрын
2021 and this content is still useful. The Futur, you are doing well.
@davidrivers31205 жыл бұрын
Started pitching $500 websites, after encountering Chris Do, pitched $4.5 and have 3 verbal agreements, plus 2 payments of part of the quotes, for part of the deliverables. Then I pitched $50k for a web app (albeit delivered by a world renowned partner development firm) Nevertheless, the fact that I even had the notion to pull in a superstar partner firm and go for $50k is absolutely a function of Chris Do's transformational education.
@thefutur5 жыл бұрын
Awesome!! So happy for you David.
@davidrivers31205 жыл бұрын
@@thefutur Thank you, slight nerves, like being in the ring with King Kong. However, shall stay open transparent and learn from Angular minds
@saloii2 жыл бұрын
6 yr old video, still amazing relevant in 2022(always in the futur) 😉!
@revoidfx8 жыл бұрын
This is awesome! So much knowledge!
@ChrisDo8 жыл бұрын
+Zak Ross Glad you got value out of this Zak.
@Anothergames6 жыл бұрын
Oh my, I never thought this channel had so much value... :D
@thefutur6 жыл бұрын
more than you know.
@bleach12267 жыл бұрын
So informative, So inspirational... Best design channel on youtube
@thefutur7 жыл бұрын
we agree : )
@KendraValentine7 жыл бұрын
I'd love to see a video with a more complex breakdown of bidding, based on your personal strategies- I don't work with Fx (yet!) moreso 'agency' meets production company for film, video, stills, etc.... but budgets are definitely something I need more info on since I have been working solo for 7 years and previously worked with bigger studios in another country (U.S, now I'm in Germany). Either way, thanks a lot for the candid info... it really empowered me to just do it since my assertions matched most of your advice, but I definitely feel you are the guy to ask for my more complex questions. And I'm def. down with helping with the littles' tuition upon implementation, I got you!
@thefutur7 жыл бұрын
we have a kit we are working on to address just that. stay tuned!
@nicolasramirez91977 жыл бұрын
its so difficult to find such intensely informative and fully concrete knowledge. awesome stuff
@thefutur7 жыл бұрын
Nicolas Ramirez thanks!!
@adeltipora Жыл бұрын
everything about this conversation was perfect. thank you 🙏🏾 ❤
@thefutur Жыл бұрын
Thank you
@ayeshaamin68406 жыл бұрын
As a freelancer, how can you bid even $100 when there are plenty of other designers out there, bidding like only $10? Please make a video about freelancing. P.S loved this video. Chris Do is awesome! 👏🏻
@thefutur6 жыл бұрын
already did.
@bobyalex3d7 жыл бұрын
Thanks God I found this channel. There is so much helpful stuff !
@jeemdesk427 Жыл бұрын
Very informative. I appreciate you sharing the process.
@OrlandoOntiveros7 жыл бұрын
I just subscribed to your channel and I'm Loving it. The videos I've seen so far, cover a lot of "dark areas" in running your business in graphic design; information not found anywhere else in a way as good as you present it. Thanks
@thefutur7 жыл бұрын
Orlando Ontiveros welcome Orlando. We are shining a light into the darkness.
@KudosMagazine6 жыл бұрын
You have a lot of wisdom.....it took me a decade to learn some of these lessons. :) Fortunately my agency survived that ignorance. And yes yes yes, collect your funds in advance. Like your channel, glad I found it.
@thefutur6 жыл бұрын
thanks cup of kudos.
@_mylastproject_9 ай бұрын
I literally canceled Netflix after watching couple of your videos, thank you so much!!!
@LennyYT7 жыл бұрын
That breakdown on the whiteboard was #GOLD.among other great insights. Thank you so much!
@danielwhite27397 жыл бұрын
This really helped, especially the bidding part! They should really teach this sort stuff at university! My problem is that I always charge too little for my graphic design work. I'm about to watch your Proposal video. Thanks for all the help!
@thefutur7 жыл бұрын
Daniel White charge more. You can provide better customer service and work when you do.
@danyrgm3 жыл бұрын
Chris!!! This is so so soooo helpful!! THANK YOU SOOOOO MUUUUUCh!!!!!!!!
@thefutur3 жыл бұрын
You’re very welcome
@joshuamichie8 жыл бұрын
Great content! I'm a huge fan of the win without pitching manifesto. Also really glad you never shied away from money talks :)
@thefutur8 жыл бұрын
I wouldn't say "never" but I learned how to get comfortable talking about money. this was not easy for me to do when I was younger. Money had such negative associations attached to it, until i realized it didn't need to be.
@gabrielsmetzer41378 жыл бұрын
Great Video! Thanks for sharing Chris! Your wisdom is valuable.
@thefutur8 жыл бұрын
+Gabriel Smetzer Thank you Gabriel.
@RodrigoTasca6 жыл бұрын
Dude the bid example is about to change my life!!! Thank you!!!!
@thefutur6 жыл бұрын
like a boss!
@Stewblack235 жыл бұрын
I am writing a bid right now based on this formula. Great content.
@Polarwhisper68 жыл бұрын
Keep doing what you're doing man you're helping myself and a lot of others navigate their lives in this confusing ass world of start-up and business. Please keep it up and dont start giving us inspirational BS like many others end up resorting to, not that thats bad on its own but Real useful knowledge is still always the most important, so thanks for doing what you're doing =)
@thefutur8 жыл бұрын
I can only be me. People will have to like it or leave it. Straight, practical information is what I strive to deliver.
@Polarwhisper68 жыл бұрын
i've been binge watching your channel, and damn this channel is one of the most under-viewed channels i've come across, Its so high quality its unbelievable that this isn't getting more views. Plus you don't plug your own website content for purchase, that is so respectable man. and quite frankly you dont need to, the content that you have on this channel is obviously very insightful and legitimate, It eliminates doubt about the purchasable content on its own, one qustion tho, given that this channel appears to mainly revolve around design, as someone who knows nothing about design and is mainly interested in learing business oriented things, is there any of that purchasable content good for me? or do i have to be in the design field for it to be relevant for me?
@thefutur8 жыл бұрын
+Polarwhisper6 hmmm. Tell me more about your needs/challenges. You might consider our subscription plan to join our mentoring group. Also DM me on FB.
@shyamsundarrajan24696 жыл бұрын
This is amazing asking all the right questions and giving the right answers very impressive
@thefutur6 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@macrivemazzola64507 жыл бұрын
Man youre great, thank you for these videos, so much knowledge, awesome
@thefutur7 жыл бұрын
Macrive Mazzola you're welcome. Please share with your friends.
@nbultman_art7 жыл бұрын
What are some examples of design positions? I'm currently working in manufacturing engineering but have always had a strong passion for visual design. Working in engineering has given me a highly logical, business minded, problem solving mentality and I want to be able to utilize that in my designs. I've been looking into UX design, but I believe there may be other options out there to fit my skill set. Any suggestions? So much value in this content, futur. Love the videos
@thefutur7 жыл бұрын
Design positions: Creative director, art director, graphic designer, interface designer, layout artist, print production designer, industrial designer, concept designer (characters, spaceships, worlds), transportation designer, UX, exhibit designer, way finding designer, business designer (my favorite).
@leaschmitt24964 жыл бұрын
If you come from engineering, try industrial design, it's badically product design but you can have a lot more technical background behind it than just drawing the product.