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Think you have what it takes to be a creative entrepreneur? Most people don’t.
In this brutally honest session at @CPyvr, Chris Do exposes the mindset shifts that separate real entrepreneurs from those who struggle, fail, or never even start.
If you’ve been waiting for permission, only working to your title, expecting clients to “just get” your value, or fearing risk, you might be sabotaging your own success.
This talk will change how you approach business, teaching you how to build lasting client relationships and break free from the “order taker” trap to become a trusted expert.
This conversation is for you if:
🎯 You feel stuck as a freelancer and want to build a real business
💼 Clients don’t see your true value, and you struggle to position yourself
🤝 You’re unsure how to build lasting client relationships that go beyond transactions
📈 You want to break free from the "order taker" mindset and become a trusted expert
✏️ In This Episode:
0:00 Intro
1:12 Breaking Into the Game
4:41 Death of Work Ethic?
7:21 Freelancer to Founder
12:27 The Hard Truth
15:35 Bulletproof Confidence
19:39 AI: Adapt or Die
23:43 Stop The Sabotage
25:43 Why Specialists Win
33:38 Your Perfect Niche
36:40 Stop Overthinking
47:26 Value-Based Pricing
50:24 Put Your Clients First.
56:55 Freelancer vs. Business Owner
1:00:59 Keep the Fire Alive
1:06:32 Your Success Formula
1:22:25 Turn Your Story Into Business Gold
🙏 Special thanks to Erich Saide, Adrián Duchateau & Angus Kwan (creativepulse.co video team)
#entrepreneur #entrepreneurmindset #creativebusiness #clientrelationships #businessgrowth #businesssuccess
🔗 Connect with Chris:
Instagram: instagram.com/thechrisdo
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/thechrisdo
Website: thefutur.com
X: https://x.com/theChrisDo
📚Books Mentioned:
"The Win Without Pitching Manifesto" by Blair Enns
"Book Yourself Solid" by Michael Porter
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🚀 Futur Accelerator
The step-by-step blueprint and coaching program designed to get your creative business off the ground:
thefutur.com/accelerator
🥇 Futur Pro
The professional creative community designed to grow your personal brand, your business, and your network:
thefutur.com/pro
✍️ Other Courses, Templates, and Tools:
thefutur.com/shop
🎙 The Futur Podcast:
thefutur.com/podcast
Recommended books, tools, music, resources, typefaces & more:
thefutur.com/recommendations
Music by Epidemic Sound:
share.epidemicsound.com/thefutur
Shorts Playlist:
youtube.com/@thefutur/shorts
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The Futur c/o Chris Do
556 S. Fair Oaks Ave. #34
Pasadena CA 91105
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Host: Chris Do (Bald Asian Guy Talks About Business)
Cinematographers/Editors: Erich Saide, Adrián Duchateau and Angus Kwan (creativepulse.co) & @RodrigoTasca
entrepreneur, entrepreneur mindset, how to start a business, freelance business tips, how to get clients, how to grow a creative business, business strategies, value-based pricing, how to charge more as a freelancer, how to position yourself as an expert, get high-paying clients, freelancer vs entrepreneur, business mindset shift, how to stand out in business, why most businesses fail, attract premium clients, self-sabotage, client communication, personal branding for creatives, how to ask better questions, freelancer mistakes to avoid, raise your rates, pricing strategies for creatives, business growth, how to increase your value in the market, business negotiation skills, how to close more deals, how to sell your services, charge your worth, build authority, overcoming imposter syndrome, scale your business
🔥 Join this channel to get access to perks:
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Think you have what it takes to be a creative entrepreneur? Most people don’t.
In this brutally honest session at @CPyvr, Chris Do exposes the mindset shifts that separate real entrepreneurs from those who struggle, fail, or never even start.
If you’ve been waiting for permission, only working to your title, expecting clients to “just get” your value, or fearing risk, you might be sabotaging your own success.
This talk will change how you approach business, teaching you how to build lasting client relationships and break free from the “order taker” trap to become a trusted expert.
This conversation is for you if:
🎯 You feel stuck as a freelancer and want to build a real business
💼 Clients don’t see your true value, and you struggle to position yourself
🤝 You’re unsure how to build lasting client relationships that go beyond transactions
📈 You want to break free from the "order taker" mindset and become a trusted expert
✏️ In This Episode:
0:00 Intro
1:12 Breaking Into the Game
4:41 Death of Work Ethic?
7:21 Freelancer to Founder
12:27 The Hard Truth
15:35 Bulletproof Confidence
19:39 AI: Adapt or Die
23:43 Stop The Sabotage
25:43 Why Specialists Win
33:38 Your Perfect Niche
36:40 Stop Overthinking
47:26 Value-Based Pricing
50:24 Put Your Clients First.
56:55 Freelancer vs. Business Owner
1:00:59 Keep the Fire Alive
1:06:32 Your Success Formula
1:22:25 Turn Your Story Into Business Gold
🙏 Special thanks to Erich Saide, Adrián Duchateau & Angus Kwan (creativepulse.co video team)
#entrepreneur #entrepreneurmindset #creativebusiness #clientrelationships #businessgrowth #businesssuccess
🔗 Connect with Chris:
Instagram: instagram.com/thechrisdo
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/thechrisdo
Website: thefutur.com
X: https://x.com/theChrisDo
📚Books Mentioned:
"The Win Without Pitching Manifesto" by Blair Enns
"Book Yourself Solid" by Michael Porter
🔎 Get access to resources for FREE here: thefutur.com/learn
🚀 Futur Accelerator
The step-by-step blueprint and coaching program designed to get your creative business off the ground:
thefutur.com/accelerator
🥇 Futur Pro
The professional creative community designed to grow your personal brand, your business, and your network:
thefutur.com/pro
✍️ Other Courses, Templates, and Tools:
thefutur.com/shop
🎙 The Futur Podcast:
thefutur.com/podcast
Recommended books, tools, music, resources, typefaces & more:
thefutur.com/recommendations
Music by Epidemic Sound:
share.epidemicsound.com/thefutur
Shorts Playlist:
youtube.com/@thefutur/shorts
We love getting your letters. Send them here:
The Futur c/o Chris Do
556 S. Fair Oaks Ave. #34
Pasadena CA 91105
*By making a purchase through any of our affiliate links, we receive a very small commission at no extra cost to you. This helps us on our mission to provide quality education to you. Thank you.
--
Host: Chris Do (Bald Asian Guy Talks About Business)
Cinematographers/Editors: Erich Saide, Adrián Duchateau and Angus Kwan (creativepulse.co) & @RodrigoTasca
entrepreneur, entrepreneur mindset, how to start a business, freelance business tips, how to get clients, how to grow a creative business, business strategies, value-based pricing, how to charge more as a freelancer, how to position yourself as an expert, get high-paying clients, freelancer vs entrepreneur, business mindset shift, how to stand out in business, why most businesses fail, attract premium clients, self-sabotage, client communication, personal branding for creatives, how to ask better questions, freelancer mistakes to avoid, raise your rates, pricing strategies for creatives, business growth, how to increase your value in the market, business negotiation skills, how to close more deals, how to sell your services, charge your worth, build authority, overcoming imposter syndrome, scale your business
