Going From Identity Design to Brand Strategy-A Deep Dive w/ Melinda Livsey Ep. 12

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  • Опубликовано: 21 ноя 2018
  • What does a brand strategist do? How does someone use words to help unlock someone who is stuck because they are inside the bottle and can't read the label? Chris and fan favorite Melinda Livsey have a deep conversation to uncover her true passion.
    03:40 What does a brand strategist do according Melinda? #branding. How is this different than what she used to do?
    13:45 What's the temperature of the lead? Are you mistaking a "cold" lead from a "hot" lead?
    13:52 - 🔑 - To unlocking a client versus a customer
    16:00 Selling is not convincing.
    19:00 What is the alternative to hiring more employees to grow?
    21:50 Lifestyle business
    23:37 - 💎- Lifestyle business VS building big and scale. The exit strategy of scale allows for a multiplier of impact and income.
    24:18 What is Melinda real passion?
    25:49 - 💍- Following your mission requires monogamy. Put a ring on it.
    25:50 The Dan Sullivan Question-
    26:50 What is your life's work? What do you really want?
    27:30 Self-realization moment. We go beyond the surface.
    29:00 #GoMelindaGo
    32:15 Is Chris a hypocrite?
    33:20 The difference between art and work Seth Godin
    33:55 Einstein quote on Imagination is more important than knowledge
    36:50 Jen Bilik Knock Knock founder to treat OCD- turned an illness into a business that is thriving
    39:40 Summary and check in. "Gettin Stuck" in her routine thinking.
    41:30 Strategy demonstrated
    43:29 What is your 3 year goal?
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Комментарии • 512

  • @elliotxyz7612
    @elliotxyz7612 5 лет назад +166

    This channel scares me, it's incredibly accurate to the questions I ask myself daily. Thank you again!

    • @AbodidSahoo
      @AbodidSahoo 5 лет назад +4

      Literally the same thoughts.

    • @melindalivsey1
      @melindalivsey1 5 лет назад +8

      I'm so happy you can relate.

    • @AmandaJuneHagarty
      @AmandaJuneHagarty 5 лет назад +5

      @@melindalivsey1 So true. Just last week I was thinking about how I wanted to grow my business just to a certain point, but that I didn't want to grow so much that I had to hire people. It's spooky!

    • @melindalivsey1
      @melindalivsey1 5 лет назад +1

      Amanda June Hagarty crazy!

    • @nurtured-channel2953
      @nurtured-channel2953 3 года назад

      Same here ....it means they are living life on Purpose"👌👌👌💖

  • @brunoharari6454
    @brunoharari6454 5 лет назад +95

    More of Melinda! please!

  • @intcomaz
    @intcomaz 5 лет назад +56

    Chris Do, you are our Sifu!

  • @JanneWolterbeek
    @JanneWolterbeek 5 лет назад +37

    Appreciate to actually see someone evolve, it surely motivates the rest of us!

    • @thefutur
      @thefutur  5 лет назад +4

      anything is possible if you work at it.

  • @ThisDesignLife
    @ThisDesignLife 5 лет назад +38

    I’ve wanted to hear this conversation for ages.

  • @jonathangonza
    @jonathangonza 5 лет назад +2

    To add to the last part Chris said. Now he has the possibility of converting one of us, viewers, into buying a session with Chris. I definitely would after watching this video. Jesus, Mr. Do, this video was GOLD!

  • @antneybodean
    @antneybodean 5 лет назад +3

    Words cannot express how grateful I am to have you two as mentors. Thank you both for sharing!!!

  • @tatyanalomakina
    @tatyanalomakina 5 лет назад +4

    Melinda, I love your journey! Chris, you're awesome!

  • @ThisDesignLife
    @ThisDesignLife 5 лет назад +18

    If I was a coach, I’d be watching this over and over to see how Chris asked amazing questions throughout and never really settled on the surface level answers.
    Also, well done to Melinda for being so coachable. It’s a great trait.

  • @NGH99999
    @NGH99999 5 лет назад +4

    Phenomenal episode. I just turned 50, and for years I've stressed and strained under the yoke of the old "work for an hour, get paid for an hour, and you're very fortunate if you actually love your work" paradigm born of the last century. I grew up watching adults around me engaged in work that was drudgery. But the content in this episode, and presented in this interactive, conversational format (love your role plays, too), is helping me to get to the bottom of what my best life / professional life looks like in the future - and to NOT feel guilty when I create a work life that actually enhances my overall life. For me, that's revolutionary.
    My three year plan? Continue developing my brand strategy chops, helping a select number of clients through my design, and begin building a passive income platform through designing and selling typefaces. I want to build a work / life paradigm for myself that's so good, I don't stop until my time here is done!

  • @DavidTorresArt
    @DavidTorresArt 5 лет назад +18

    I just finished watching this and it got me self reflecting about my own goals and my own mission statement. This is, dare I say, your deepest video yet. As a fellow Motion Designer, I find The Futur's content amazing on business development, but you're tapping into something deeper here. Thank you Chris for wanting to help people grow and find their own path. Thank you Melinda for following own curiosity and staying hungry for more.

    • @thefutur
      @thefutur  5 лет назад +2

      And thank you for watching and commenting. Appreciate it!

    • @melindalivsey1
      @melindalivsey1 5 лет назад +1

      Thanks David. :)

  • @bobbyandjenny1
    @bobbyandjenny1 5 лет назад +2

    The best thing about this talk is that it’s unscripted. It nice seeing the “RAW” nature of the discussion. 🤩

  • @giaenergia
    @giaenergia 2 года назад

    Melinda, your questions have been spot on. Chris, your ability to embrace your customer is astonishing.

  • @kayaquintana
    @kayaquintana 5 лет назад +27

    Love it when Melinda is on, because it seems like only guys run agencies if you look at channels like this. Which is not true, cos I'm running a marketing and pr agency. And although I don't care about gender, it is nice to see how women handle things. Because they do often do things differently. So more ladies please! 💕

    • @thefutur
      @thefutur  5 лет назад +9

      more women it is. we have had Rebecca (as a regular), Dina, Karin, Ashley, Bonnie, and we'll have more.

    • @kayaquintana
      @kayaquintana 5 лет назад +4

      @@thefutur Great, and if you ever need a Europe based woman: I'm here, haha! Because I live in Holland and I know a lot of Dutch people watch your channel, but the market here is very, very different. So it would be interesting to see how some of the techniques you guys use in the US, really don't work here and vice versa.

    • @kayaquintana
      @kayaquintana 5 лет назад +1

      @@khesesian Good question, I'm just going of what I see around me. By no means am I saying this is how I do it. I have a different mindset all together.
      But for instance, I see many women worry a lot more. They take longer to make decisions and don't always grow their companies as fast as male entrepreneurs. Most of them are not good at holding their own in a sales conversation. They ask for other peoples opinion a lot, before they make their own decisions.
      I've also seen women struggle in their businesses because they're not in the business mindset. They often don't have systems in place and they often don't have clear goals and services. So in that context I think a lot of women I see in my network, do things different than men do. I see a lot of men make decisions faster, being straight to the point and take bigger risks. Not saying that it always goes well, but many of them seem to do better as a result.
      Hope this answers your question. 👍🏻

    • @kayaquintana
      @kayaquintana 5 лет назад

      @@khesesian I agree, I never said that in general we aren't the same. Like I said I don't care about gender or pay much attention to it. But I can't deny that I see women in my network behave different in business than the men. Just an observation and I think it's interesting to look at. Because why are there fore instance less women with agencies in my country than men? Just curious about that.
      Scaling my business is going pretty well, thanks for the book recommendation. I'll check it ;)

    • @kayaquintana
      @kayaquintana 5 лет назад

      @@khesesian No, I can't put a percentage on that. I'm not into statistics, like I said I'm just observing what happens around me. About your question: I personally don't care about how many women and/or men in fields or branches. I think you can't and should not want to dictate that. 👍🏻 But if there are let's say less male ballerinas and it's because they think they can't be a dancer because they are male. Than that should be something we should change. Equal chances for everyone is my motto.

  • @Pompnumber
    @Pompnumber 5 лет назад +5

    Thank you for having Melinda again, she's such an inspiration. :-)

  • @MatthewAndreusNarca
    @MatthewAndreusNarca 3 года назад

    3 years from today, I am a brand strategist working with athletes, fitness coaches, and anyone in the sports industry helping them achieve their goals. I am now a good communicator who is able to go deep into someone's thoughts and uncover insights that are just waiting to be discovered.

  • @thejonasonstyle
    @thejonasonstyle 4 года назад +1

    I always say that "I create identities through style" and now I stumble upon your so great videos! Thank you so much!

  • @AlexDingley
    @AlexDingley 5 лет назад +26

    This was actually so cool to see how far Melinda has come 😊😊 love how proud Chris is! Amazing work guys!!! I’m getting so much value out of this channel

    • @melindalivsey1
      @melindalivsey1 5 лет назад +1

      Awesome!! Thanks for watching my journey. =)

  • @mallikgraphics5044
    @mallikgraphics5044 5 лет назад +4

    I'm relating to this episode a lot, I quit my job that was paying real good to become a freelance Designer/Digital Marketing because many chances passed me by sitting my **s down whole day. Though I was still designing but for me I felt like a zombie. Just immediately after quitting I landed my 1st job in Events company and it's really great. Thank you Chris... Mallik here from Kenya

  • @wisedigitaldesigns1193
    @wisedigitaldesigns1193 5 лет назад +4

    I love these episodes with Melinda, they're extremely thought provoking and clarifying.

  • @zabglz
    @zabglz 5 лет назад +2

    definitely listening to your videos with instrumental house is the best productivity tool ever.. Melinda's voice + Chris voice + when the beat drops is the best..

  • @rhemabethany5329
    @rhemabethany5329 5 лет назад +4

    Chris this is amazing! I feel like I am Melinda and you are speaking to me, your conversation is giving me life right now. I'm an advocate of your channel! keep 'em coming!

    • @thefutur
      @thefutur  5 лет назад +2

      good to hear Rhema. glad we can help you too!

  • @craigcordeiro8530
    @craigcordeiro8530 5 лет назад +1

    This episode put a smile on my face from start to finish. It really spoke to me.

  • @shinobichee
    @shinobichee 5 лет назад +2

    Note for future me (3 years). Be happy that you have finished architecture school and started a business in graphic design and architecture. :)

  • @UniquedesignzNetHMKGroup
    @UniquedesignzNetHMKGroup 5 лет назад +24

    Love watching the maturity and growth of Melinda. Reminds me of someone else that went through a similar transformation Chris!! 😉😉😉😉😉

    • @melindalivsey1
      @melindalivsey1 5 лет назад +2

      :D

    • @christinawillis4361
      @christinawillis4361 3 года назад +2

      @@melindalivsey1 I have to say that watching you is like I'm literally watching myself. I'm going through a similar situation and transition from a Pinterest Strategist to a Brand Strategist. I thank you for being open & honest as it provides me with so much clarity. I'm rooting for you sis! 💛

    • @melindalivsey1
      @melindalivsey1 3 года назад

      @@christinawillis4361 thank you so much ❤️🙏🏻

  • @deniserafaeli
    @deniserafaeli 2 года назад +1

    That punched my soul. I've been struggling to hold on to the things that doesn't spark joy to me... What a wake up call.

  • @vaishnaviv7676
    @vaishnaviv7676 3 года назад +2

    This is the kind of Insight you could never get from Design Schools .This is probably the most valuable Channel for designers. Period.

  • @KassaSmall
    @KassaSmall 5 лет назад +2

    I feel like I stumble upon a new conversation between you and Melinda right when I need to in life, just the perfect video for the perfect time. My favourite series on TheFutur!

  • @wfhliving
    @wfhliving Год назад

    "The other big shift we need to walk away from solving other people's problems and solving our own problems."
    This resonated with me on a deep level as I'm in this space right now. I've been a wedding planner for 5.5 years now and I'm just not happy doing it anymore. I have been slow churning out ideas to create a business that I can play in every day and make a ton of money!!!

  • @erroltiozon
    @erroltiozon 5 лет назад +5

    And I just got back from Hiatus because of Paypal paperworks and stuff.
    Damn it feels so good to be back watching shows like this.

  • @Ur0n
    @Ur0n 5 лет назад +1

    I need to keep track on what melinda is doing. I can relate so much to her, and I feel like she is steps ahead from me.
    Many thanks for this kind of videos.

  • @gracefullymaddy
    @gracefullymaddy 5 лет назад +1

    This is so valuable. Can't express how helpful it is to be challenged and inspired in the first steps of my career.

  • @areefakhan8032
    @areefakhan8032 5 лет назад +1

    This was amazing to watch, as usual. I like the thought of evaluating yourself on the premise of what you're going to be doing and who you're going to be in 3 years from now. Thank You Chris & Melinda

  • @BruceColthart
    @BruceColthart 5 лет назад +4

    You two hit it outta the park! A transcendent arc. Great show, both of you

  • @beunlimited5997
    @beunlimited5997 5 лет назад +4

    This was a timely episode as I near the annual assessment of my 1st official year in business. Been wanting to discover if there's any shifts I would welcome in my current business model, what trends directly affect the next 3-5 years of that model, and whether or not I want to continue to manage a team. I'm always seeking fulfillment, especially as I get closer to age 40; but I want to live comfortably as well.

  • @robertvidaure6746
    @robertvidaure6746 5 лет назад +6

    These talks with Melinda and her journey are still my favorite videos. To see things change so much in just a short amount of time is inspiring and gives me courage for my own path.

    • @melindalivsey1
      @melindalivsey1 5 лет назад +2

      Thank you for the kind words, Robert.

  • @DesignLead
    @DesignLead 5 лет назад +2

    Thank for sharing. This is so true, we designers need to become great listeners to identify business problems & learn to communicate clear.
    Chris thank you for creating this new wave of designers, designers who can create businesses.

  • @fongdimbulator
    @fongdimbulator 4 года назад

    Graphic Designer recently laid off due to Covid here; I'm watching your videos to help get guidance on permanently leaving the salaried lifestyle behind and committing to working for myself.
    I've been in the game since 2006 working as an in-house designer for well-established companies for the majority of my career, but I'm now in my mid 30's and feeling like I'm falling behind the creative curve after so many years of strictly branded design and being in a comfortable space where I didn't feel the urgency to push the boundaries.
    Your videos have been hugely insightful to help me identify what experience I have developed which may be useful for solving problems - beyond being an Adobe monkey that can push out logos and ads when summoned.

  • @stevedilley5866
    @stevedilley5866 4 года назад

    The person pretending to be the smartest person in the room never learns anything. The internet is the great equalizer between the experts and non-experts. With that said, no matter how much I've learned about being entrepreneurial I still have deficits and deficiencies. You're hitting blind spots (i.e., on the business side) and shedding light on aspects of the business side that seem basic and obvious but are hidden in the cracks. Huge asset to have you both broadcasting the crucial, essential elements and mindset needed to move forward in a way that helps us thrive and not just survive. Thanks, Chris and Melinda for sharing and the great insights to help fill/bridge those gaps.

  • @tonmoykarmoker1900
    @tonmoykarmoker1900 Год назад +2

    One of the best episodes.
    It will teach more knowledge to watch again and again.
    Love from the other side of the world.
    ❤❤❤

  • @dankschang
    @dankschang 5 лет назад +1

    Melinda can explore the visual sensor community that don't like to read but love to see through ideas through visual. It can be a very powerful proposition...where so many topical subject matter require visualisations to help individuals, business and organisation to think forward.

  • @nurtured-channel2953
    @nurtured-channel2953 3 года назад +1

    Literally...I was looking " for a High level Mentor in the area of Design Communications ... and literally found this channel two days ago.
    I love the channel and Chris's mission his mind and how he conveys it to those assigned to him.
    SEEK AND SHALL FIND".

    • @thefutur
      @thefutur  3 года назад +1

      Welcome to the Futur

  • @RicoAlencar
    @RicoAlencar 5 лет назад +2

    I cannot stress enough how much this channel is helping me through my career. Thank you so much

  • @erickdavid4257
    @erickdavid4257 5 лет назад +3

    I deeply relate to Melinda. This interview is full of insights.

  • @carriebrito9324
    @carriebrito9324 4 года назад

    Oh wow!!!! This is the part of my business I LOVE and watching this feels like it gives me "permission" to pivot my business. It inspired me to pivot! I have a background in design/animation and later received my masters in psychology and use the combo to dive really deep into someone brand during their creative-kick off. I have been designing for over 20 years and really feel like I want to serve in a different way now. THANK YOU!!!! THANK YOU!!! THANK YOU!!!!

  • @djinnwheeler
    @djinnwheeler 5 лет назад +1

    Chris, man. You definitely inspire me. I'm not in design, other than fooling around with photoshop, but I'm definitely in the part of my career where I need to make some big decisions especially for my next phase of my life. So I really wanted to thank you for these types of videos even though it's from 2018, I think this advice is timeless. Cheers :)

  • @sumianaseem601
    @sumianaseem601 5 лет назад +2

    Chris do thank you for always being busy in unlocking the blocks in our minds! ❤️

  • @diegoamendoza734
    @diegoamendoza734 3 года назад

    I'm in November 2020 and this conversation connect with me like it was a directed to just me, I just wish I had found this channel at least 3 years ago. Thank you so much!

  • @pringlepost1401
    @pringlepost1401 5 лет назад +1

    As someone who is currently building her own business based in branding and design, your videos are absolutely fueling my fire and igniting fresh, inspiring ideas. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
    Much love,
    Ailea

  • @clairechtan9012
    @clairechtan9012 3 года назад +1

    Love this episode so much! I find it very relatable :)
    Thanks for inspiring me to start to think about what other things I might be able to do other than wanting to live a “comfortable” live as a designer.

  • @maxgoodwin8496
    @maxgoodwin8496 5 лет назад +11

    Thanks for bringing Melinda on and allowing us to follow her journey! Best case study and I find her the easiest to relate too!!! Cheers

    • @melindalivsey1
      @melindalivsey1 5 лет назад +1

      Thanks Max! That's very kind of you to say.

  • @snappykaka
    @snappykaka 5 лет назад +5

    Three years from now? Maybe running my own bakeshop which I did the branding and everything to making art through baking. And maybe still watching videos in this channel.

  • @facundogimenez1679
    @facundogimenez1679 3 года назад

    by far, the best series on the channel! and the after hours videos are gold as well

  • @nicklewis9203
    @nicklewis9203 5 лет назад +1

    Glad I found this video. Personally I'm working toward being a strategist and designer rather than just a design mercenary. Whether I'm illustrating or creating a brand identity, I want to be taking a message or story that previously didn't have a visual life to it, and be a part of planning and bringing that message to life. That's what excites me about design and art

  • @janelf.9442
    @janelf.9442 5 лет назад +3

    I live for this series with Chris & Melinda!! So happy I get to learn from you both :)

  • @_krystalini_
    @_krystalini_ 3 года назад

    I took the leap a few months ago and transitioned from my draining agency job to do what I love to do, which is creating corporate branding identity and design, and working with incredible like-minded clients - and I started my own company. I also have another big (separate) vision I would like to work on which is following my passion in yoga and mindfulness, and I am now able to delegate my time according to the goals I want to achieve, whereas before, I was working on projects that didn't stimulate me at my full-time job, and the majority of the time I needed to work overtime and miss out on all the tasks I wanted to do that evening. I am a born leader and I like to be in control of my time and I just could not do it anymore.
    In a way, I am grateful for the pandemic as it allowed me to work from home and structure my time for my job better so that I could build up my freelance basis on the side. The universe just worked perfectly with me in this and brought all the right people I needed at the right time - I am truly blessed!
    I have not looked back for one second, and I am so grateful for these resources to help me and for me to relate to! I am across the world - from South Africa - and it feels like I have a massive team (theFutur) to learn from right beside me. It is incredible, thank you for what you do! Truly inspiring.

  • @KerrieRedgate
    @KerrieRedgate 3 года назад +3

    Excellent. Capricorn-types make great strategists - it’s in their DNA. And thank you, Melinda, that was very courageous of you to be put on the spot like that for our benefit! 👏👏

  • @conors8233
    @conors8233 5 лет назад +4

    This is one of my favorite talks on The Futur. Melinda is so relatable, it's easy for me to imagine having the same exact conversation with Chris.

  • @maitreyeek9906
    @maitreyeek9906 5 лет назад +2

    Imagine giving this information 31:31 to younger (in college) generation. This will forever change the perspective of life and business as we know it. The clarity will be met soon and new entrepreneurs will have the access to a different approach of business.

  • @wiliamelomaloma5990
    @wiliamelomaloma5990 5 лет назад +7

    Another great video that helps the many. Really clarified a few things for me. thanks Chris Do

  • @chrisgerrardcastro
    @chrisgerrardcastro 5 лет назад +7

    This channel is a gold mine. Thanks Chris, Melinda and the futur team. Amazing content as always.

  • @LeoPlaw
    @LeoPlaw 5 лет назад +4

    Love your coaching sessions. There's so much value in the dialogue between the two of you.

    • @melindalivsey1
      @melindalivsey1 5 лет назад +1

      Thanks Leo!

    • @LeoPlaw
      @LeoPlaw 5 лет назад +1

      ​@@melindalivsey1 I've been following the series. There are so many pivots of thought that I wish I had mentoring with years ago when I was in media design / web development. While Chris has the experience, you have the challenges that motivate you to ask the questions that many of us also have had. This in turn forces Chris to ponder not only your preconceptions but his own also. Thus the conversation is flipped over many times from different personal perspectives until between the two of you, the succinct essence can be distilled. The honesty of the discourse is pure gold.
      There are still applicable gems of knowledge and wisdom for my now chosen incarnation as a fine artist. Brand and business solutions are relevant for a creative business (artist), where oneself is positioned not only as a purveyor of aesthetics, but also ideas / thought or stories.
      I am learning from both you and Chris. Thank you both. I look forward to the next conversations.

  • @RuanndaSilva
    @RuanndaSilva 5 лет назад +2

    I'm on that road too now, from graphic designer to brand strategy focusing on sustainability. Thank you so much The Futur team and Melinda, for all the effort you guys put in sharing knowledge!

  • @acostaisasmendi
    @acostaisasmendi 5 лет назад +12

    This must have been the most inspiring Futur video I've watched so far. Truly touching. Thank you, Melinda and Chris.

  • @laviniam7742
    @laviniam7742 5 лет назад +2

    Wow this was a great episode! Super relatable, and - as always - Melinda was genuine and honest (and funny!). I can’t at this point talk about my 3 year plan as I am one of those people that very recently “woke up” from auto-pilot - so these kinds of talks are helping me start to scratch the surface of what that ideal long-term vision is for me. But, a good take away from this video for me was the idea of solving problems for yourself, which you can then potentially turn into a product or somehow market to others. Chances are that if you are faced with a problem, other people out there are too - and you can help them by sharing your experience or designing a tangible solution. Lastly, spend more time noticing things VS trying to think of new things… if that makes any sense :)

    • @melindalivsey1
      @melindalivsey1 5 лет назад

      Great recap. Thank you!!! And thanks for the kind words.

  • @chloeculligancrump
    @chloeculligancrump 3 года назад +1

    Loved this episode so much. A lot of this resonated and made me think about my own business and career path.

  • @aweadeyinka
    @aweadeyinka 5 лет назад +3

    I always love episodes with Melinda. More!!!

  • @joshnolan722
    @joshnolan722 5 лет назад +5

    I'm thankful for you guys! Happy thanksgiving, and keep up the amazing content!

  • @the-brand
    @the-brand 5 лет назад +1

    This was another fantastic episode, thank you! Amazing content. Much love. 3 year plan... still thinking.

  • @r.j.slagter3112
    @r.j.slagter3112 5 лет назад +3

    What you guys were discussing here is a confirmation of what I tell myself every morning. “Why wait for tomorrow, if it can be done today”. Chris, Melinda, Thank you for inspiring and help me and others understand 'Why' we do the things we do in life. We can design our life the way we want to, by understanding what it is we desire or want to create and start taking action, today.

  • @mikehallaron
    @mikehallaron Год назад +1

    Clients self-diagnose all the time. They might be right or wrong but as the strategist, we should help them look upstream, as Dave Trott calls it, to understand the root of the real problem, not just the symptoms. That’s the intrinsic value you offer as the expert. Great video you two. Thanks.

  • @daliagarza
    @daliagarza 5 лет назад

    WOOW when Melinda said “I can get information, filter it, and make connections” i felt that. Gonna have to do something with that quote.

  • @stephanieangers9702
    @stephanieangers9702 5 лет назад +3

    Thank so much for this EP! I'm loving it and learning soooo much. I appreciate all the effort you guys are going to put out this info for the world to see !!

  • @AmandaJuneHagarty
    @AmandaJuneHagarty 5 лет назад +2

    ok. This is great! A couple years ago, when I was in a bad place financially and was slaving away for a bad job, in marketing and web design, for low wages just to get the bills paid (somehow allowing 2 people to survive on less than 20k in a year in a city where the cost of living is high and the poverty line for two people is considered to be about double that) I filled out a questionnaire that asked me "If you could do absolutely anything, what would you be doing five years from now" and without even thinking about it I wrote down an answer that involved me getting back to my passion and writing novels. It was only a few days later that I suddenly realized that my work with design and marketing hadn't even been in my head. Now that we are doing a smidge better financially my husband keeps trying to get me to quit the design and marketing biz and write my novels. But I still want to do my work, only pivot to brand strategy and he doesn't understand why. First when I answered that question I was so burnt out of my work at the time I am not surprised I wanted nothing to do with it. I am in a better place now and excited about branding. But how can I justify this to myself and my husband? Right? Watching this video I had a revelation, and found the answer. My passion is story telling and helping people understand things. When I am not burnt out, this resonates with my work both as a designer and marketer, as well as a novelist. So now as I rethink everything I am doing I have a piece of information that I didn't have before. THanks so much!

    • @melindalivsey1
      @melindalivsey1 5 лет назад +1

      Amanda June Hagarty that’s an amazing realization!

  • @biancagalan-guzman8224
    @biancagalan-guzman8224 5 лет назад +4

    Such an important conversation! Love the honesty and mentorship coming from Chris...love the tenacity and boldness coming from Melinda.

    • @thefutur
      @thefutur  5 лет назад +1

      Thank you. We plan on producing a bunch more.

    • @melindalivsey1
      @melindalivsey1 5 лет назад +2

      Thank you Bianca!

  • @mohammadmahbuburrahman8953
    @mohammadmahbuburrahman8953 5 лет назад +2

    Chris you are awesome. The conversation is really worthful. Now I can re-evaluate about my career. I'm seeing you from Bangladesh. I am working on a TV station, but your every video enthusiast me for more about playing me imagination.

  • @adokat
    @adokat 5 лет назад +2

    Hey Chris and Melinda! Seeing the your growth is an extreme motivator. I'd love to see more shows with you!
    My three year plan is to be out of college (by graduation or withdrawal!) and do design as a livable profession. I think this channel is really helping make that possible.

  • @pabli7o
    @pabli7o 5 лет назад +2

    I understood perfectly what Melinda meant to say around 20:00. I got you girl!

  • @iamrajatsinghpatel
    @iamrajatsinghpatel 5 лет назад +2

    Chris, Seriously Melinda is the second best thing in this channel for me after listening to you. I can relate so much to melinda. She is so real, so vulnerable and yet trying to hold on and be strong at the same time. I know that is what most of the people relate to with Melinda. I want melinda more and more on the show... Pleeeeeeeaaaasssssseeee!!!!!

  • @jayemarsh6231
    @jayemarsh6231 4 года назад

    This is exactly what I needed now. Thank you.

  • @roland3698
    @roland3698 4 года назад

    I can't believe I found out about this channel just now. If only I had known sooner. Keep up all the great work!

  • @artkeologo3863
    @artkeologo3863 4 года назад +1

    Great video, again! I. Enjoyed how you tapped into her "life desire"! Thank you Chris!

  • @opster01
    @opster01 5 лет назад +2

    Love these videos with Melinda! Glad to see an update on how she is doing a year after the last video 😁

  • @marekgrajczynski3524
    @marekgrajczynski3524 5 лет назад +3

    Well Done! We need more Melinda on this channel.

  • @JimeJadon
    @JimeJadon 5 лет назад +4

    I feel that you Chris are my remote shifu too :), thank you for the great journey through the years and the channels

  • @AdanneO
    @AdanneO 5 лет назад +1

    Really great episode❣ I like Melinda have many arcs, but I do consider myself an artist.
    My 3 year plan is:
    1- Keep my current job, continue applying for art grants and fellowships, and continue exploring my arcs
    2- Join a program that teaches me coding and guarantees job placement and continue exploring my arcs
    3- Finish the 2 year mandatory job placement and either stay with job, get another job, or return to old job all while I continue exploring my arcs

    • @melindalivsey1
      @melindalivsey1 5 лет назад +1

      Great goals!

    • @AdanneO
      @AdanneO 5 лет назад

      Thanks! Your segments are always informative and entertaining.

  • @botbot3698
    @botbot3698 5 лет назад +3

    This episode is f****ing good Chris. Love seeing your growth Melinda, definitely can relate.

  • @Cubannerd
    @Cubannerd 5 лет назад +2

    Well, this video, in particular, has been truly helpful in many ways. Melinda's journey is very relatable, encouraging and positive for the rest of us who are trying to find our place in the marketplace or a purpose. The futur keeps delivering great real-life stories for us to study and take ideas from. It is very uplifting. Thank you.

  • @davidmarkson6459
    @davidmarkson6459 5 лет назад +2

    Decided to start designing three months ago, for fun. I can not get enough of this stuff. The content, the guests the team and most of all Chris himself inspire me so much. Make me believe that i can take this hobby further. Not only that but become a better person in the process. Thanks to all the team at the Futur.

  • @jorgagb254
    @jorgagb254 5 лет назад +3

    Wow this episode is actually the answer of my questions. Thanks Chris and good luck Melinda !

  • @andreimerisca4942
    @andreimerisca4942 5 лет назад +3

    Mind. Blown!

  • @maytree-ark3177
    @maytree-ark3177 4 года назад

    literally obsessively watching these videos!!!!!! such great/relatable advise. I need a 3 yr plan

  • @BuHaidar
    @BuHaidar 5 лет назад +3

    I think asking questions to client giving you close understating for his project. It’s just first step before going to one to one conversation. And more practical in terms of time and effort, specially if your client far away from you. Brief questions giving the client the impression of professionalism and systemically work you have.

  • @ziolp
    @ziolp 5 лет назад +3

    Yay! Melinda's back. I'll watch this after my exercise!

  • @chelsiew6131
    @chelsiew6131 5 лет назад +1

    3 year plan - My design studio is booming to helping women entrepreneurs and brands that do good. The charity side of my business has given a million dollars to at-risk youth and survivors of abuse. Also I'm living in France, married and maybe have a little one on the way. :) yep that sounds like a the perfect life for me

  • @martacalado4034
    @martacalado4034 5 лет назад +1

    I just don't have words to explain how the futur help me in the past few months. I came here because i want to learn more about the business of design, and make my own company, and now after so many videos and books i just want to do what makes me happy, and that is illustration. Wow, i'm like melinda right now! ahahah great video :) #gomelinda !!!

  • @meaganpeterson4893
    @meaganpeterson4893 4 года назад

    This video literally just changed my life!! Holy cow!

    • @thefutur
      @thefutur  4 года назад

      Glad to hear Meagan.

  • @zimamoon
    @zimamoon 5 лет назад +2

    Wow!! Love to watch Melinda's transformation from Identity Design to Brand Strategy. This episode is so nicely articulated. So deep. Chris Do's conversation is always a alternative of reading books to me. I learn more from Chris Do how can I improve my thought process. As I want to make better version of myself day by day. This conversation is so much helpful and it will help me more to develop my professional & personal life together. Cheers!! :) :)

    • @melindalivsey1
      @melindalivsey1 5 лет назад +1

      Thanks!

    • @zimamoon
      @zimamoon 5 лет назад

      You are most welcome, such an awsm conversation!

  • @benkamakorewa5814
    @benkamakorewa5814 5 лет назад +2

    Really enjoyed that, congrats Melinda on growing personally and professionally and Chris. Legend.

  • @akikoito1383
    @akikoito1383 4 года назад +1

    Hi Chris, I'd love to hear more about Seth and his process, job, how he got to where he is and who he is! Super interested in that part.