Normally we would be interviewing the guest, but in this video, there is an exciting turn of events.
Chris Do, the Emmy Award-winning designer and founder of The Futur, joins Paul Povolni for a deep dive into the evolution of design, the significance of personal branding, and the transformative power of being different in the business world.
Chris shares his journey from being a graphic designer to leading a successful design studio and eventually transitioning into brand strategy and education.
Along the way, they discuss the importance of personal branding for entrepreneurs, the challenges of evolving as a creative professional, and why every company today must see itself as a media company.
This conversation is packed with insights for creatives, business leaders, and anyone interested in the intersection of design and business strategy.
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
2:30 - The Role of Media in Modern Business
6:45 - Chris Do's Origin Story
12:20 - Challenges of Being a Creative in an Immigrant Family
18:50 - Discovering Graphic Design and the Initial Hesitations
24:00 - Transitioning from Manual Design to Digital Tools
30:15 - The Evolution of the Term "Graphic Designer"
35:50 - The Importance of Niching Down in Your Creative Career
40:10 - The Shift from Graphic Design to Brand Strategy
45:25 - The Impact of Personal Branding in Business Success
50:40 - The Risks and Rewards of Building a Personal Brand
55:30 - Why Being Different is Better Than Being Better
1:01:00 - Outro
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Host: Chris Do (Bald Asian Guy Talks About Business)
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