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The Futur with Chris Do

The Futur
Entrepreneurship
Personal Branding
Content Creation
Linkedin
Marketing
Personal Development
Social Media
Creativity
Storytelling
Leadership
Youtube
Branding
Networking
Community Building
Communication
Emotional Intelligence
Mentorship
Empathy
Authenticity
Marketing Strategies

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 driv... more

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Latest Episodes

Matt Essam, author of The Creative Studio Roadmap, joins Chris Do for a live episode recorded in front of a studio audience to break down the pillars of turning a solo creative business into one that scales: differentiation, communication, and delive... more

Dr. Justin Sung was a practicing physician before he became one of the most-watched learning coaches online, and in this conversation he takes apart the biggest myth people believe about how they learn: that everyone has a fixed "learning style" they... more

Matt Gray built and exited companies, grew audiences into the millions across three ventures, then turned that same systems thinking toward his own personal brand and scaled it to over 3 million followers. In this conversation, Matt walks Chris throu... more

Chris Do welcomes stylist and archetypal coach Kimberly Parry to explore the deep connection between clothing, confidence, and identity. Parry walks through her Succeed with Style framework, the psychology behind why people sabotage a new look the mo... more

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Recent Guests

Matt Essam
Author and founder of The Creative Studio Roadmap, expert on building a scalable solo creative business
Creative Studio Roadmap
Episode: Scaling A Solo Creative Business w/ Matt Essam | Ep 448
Dr. Justin Sung
Learning coach, certified teacher, former medical doctor; co-founder of I Can Study; TED speaker
I Can Study; TED
Episode: Stop Studying, Start Learning w/ Justin Sung | Ep 447
Matt Gray
Founder of Founder OS; helps founders build profitable personal brands
Founder OS
Episode: Perfectionism Is Killing Your Brand w/ Matt Gray | Ep 446
Kimberly Parry
Stylist known for helping clients refine their look
Emergency Life Coaching / Kimberly Parry coaching
Episode: The Psychology of Personal Style w/ Kimberly Parry | Ep 445
Tyler Chou
Creator's attorney; former Disney, Buzzfeed, Skydance lawyer
Episode: How to Sell Your YouTube Channel w/ Tyler Chou | Ep 443
Chau Nguyen
Founder of Vintage Broncos/Vintage Modern
Vintage Modern / Vintage Broncos
Episode: How Social Media and Passion Sold $60M in Cars w/ Chau Nguyen | Ep 442
Matt Lakajev
LinkedIn marketing expert and practitioner
Self-employed / Six Figure Creators program
Episode: How to Niche Down and Grow Your Business w/ Matt Lakajev | Ep 438
Matthew Byrd
Founder/CEO of Reality Capture Network; expert in surveying technology
Reality Capture Network
Episode: How to Become the Authority in Your Space w/ Matthew Byrd | Ep 436
Mikon van Gastel
Designer and creative leader discussed in the episode
Sibling (co-founded), former Imaginary Forces contributor
Episode: Leading the Client Journey w/ Mikon van Gastel | Ep 433

Host

Chris Do
Host of The Futur; CEO of The Futur; designer, educator, and entrepreneur guiding discussions on design, branding, and business strategy.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 3.1k ratings
  • Practical. Human.

    Pricing conversations are so often shrouded in tactical manoeuvres and robotics scripts. Hearing Chris unpack them sounded more like a human conversation with a colleague you both like and respect. Such a goodie!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Media_HW
    South Africaa month ago
  • Unlikeable host

    Annoying to invite people on a show and then manage to only talk about yourself. Would be a good idea to become a better listener. Was looking to hearing about a subject of how to live your life courageously to end up listening about Chris talking 80% of the time. Taking tangents to ending up far from the initial subject. I listened to the episode to get a certain content and I did not get what was promised in the title

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Vinnysho11
    Australia8 months ago
  • Great to be on the show with my fav flying squirrel!

    Such a fun podcast to guest on (and listen to!) Chris is one of *THE* top introvert experts in building a brand out there and it was a delight to be chatting on a show with him about introversion, getting out there and why I think he’s definitely a flying squirrel! Will continue to tune in and learn more!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GoldieCylon
    United Statesa year ago
  • Clear, challenging, calm, charismatic - what a total C!

    I had been watching Chris’ posts and videos, wanted to get to his branding workshop in London but just missed out on the dates. I then briefly chatted to him at Atomicon in Newcastle when he was a last minute replacement. Such a nice guy. The way he questions is playful but probing. It’s brilliant.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gordon Fong
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Chris Do Parenting tips

    As a fellow branding designer and 1st-generation immigrant with two kids of my own, I found Chris Do’s parenting episode incredibly powerful. His honesty and reflection on fatherhood hit home and got me thinking deeply about my own non-negotiables as a parent. It’s rare to find someone who blends creative leadership with personal vulnerability so well. Thanks Chris for sharing your wisdom.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dkurien
    Canadaa year ago

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Listeners appreciate high-caliber guests who offer actionable, design-forward business insights.
Many praise the host's interview style and ability to pull practical takeaways from complex topics.
Some reviews note strong value and inspiration, though a few critique pacing or depth depending on episode.

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Perfectionism Is Killing Your Brand w/ Matt Gray | Ep 446
Q: How do you help people overcome fear and start shipping despite perfectionism?
Break it into steps, start with small, sustainable actions (write or film regularly), track consistency, and shift mindset to viewing content as practice rather than performance.
Perfectionism Is Killing Your Brand w/ Matt Gray | Ep 446
Q: Was your intention just to share what you were learning, or was there another motivation like driving people into a program?
Initially it was about sharing the learnings, which gradually evolved into building a brand and offering coaching through Founder OS as the audience grew.
The Psychology of Personal Style w/ Kimberly Parry | Ep 445
Q: Let's start here. What is fashion? What is personal style? Can you give us your take on this?
Fashion is the artistry and construction of clothing; image is how we present ourselves to the world; style is the deeper alignment of who you are with how you show up, which remains authentic even in an AI-driven world.
Stop Doing Everything w/ Mo Ismail | Ep 426
Q: What is the Five Ones framework and why is it important for focusing a personal brand?
It's a strategy to choose one target market, one offering, one conversion method, one traffic source, and commit to it for at least a year to reduce complexity and build clearer, more compelling value for a specific audience.
How to Niche Down and Grow Your Business w/ Matt Lakajev | Ep 438
Q: How do you know when you've found the right niche for your service?
When your content makes the target audience think, 'holy shit, that's me,' and you can consistently attract ideal clients, you've likely found a strong niche.

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The show centers on design, branding, and business strategy, featuring conversations with creative professionals, entrepreneurs, and leaders who share practical frameworks for building personal brands, growing a creative business, and navigating the creator economy. Episodes frequently tackle pricing, client relationships, focus and mastery, authority building, and authentic storytelling, often blending psychological insights with actionable tactics. Noteworthy elements include high-caliber guests, a strong emphasis on personal branding, and a consistent focus on helping listeners translate ideas into sustainable creative ventures. Potential listeners will likely find value in frameworks for productization, pricing transparency, and buildin... more

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What guests have appeared on The Futur?

Recent guests on The Futur include:

1. Matt Essam
2. Dr. Justin Sung
3. Matt Gray
4. Kimberly Parry
5. Tyler Chou
6. Chau Nguyen
7. Matt Lakajev
8. Matthew Byrd

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