Melinda - what do you use to formulate your strategy? Do you have a playbook that you use, which I can adapt for my design business to formulate the brand strategy ?
You did great in this series. I'm not a designer but your journey has helped me to find focus in my own work. Oh, and Chris dropped a few golden nuggets too :-P
Hey Melinda, so happy to see you grow! Would you happen to have any resources as far as the mentioned strategy questionnaire template that I can use for my clients? Much love from a fellow creative
My favorite part of this video has to be when Melinda talks about her belief system. "I feel that my accomplishments don't define who I am, that who I am is not attached to what I do or what I accomplish or even the things that I fail" damn that was powerful!!
This channel deserves so much attention in the graphic design industry .I have been working freelance for only a year now after a long hiatus being in the navy and I’m already making a good amount of money doing so ! I owe a lot to this channel on the basis of self confidence. After my break I started listening to these videos during my logo work and it has helped IMMENSELY learn the in and outs of the industry that many others don’t cover . Thank you for your work and keep it up with the videos !
I feel like im so close to breaking that barrier that holds me back from changing my current brickbuilder mentality to strategist/consultant... Melinda story has helped a ton!
Again, an inspirational video. Wisdom comes not from age, but from authenticity. Melinda, I loved your eyes looking straight into the camera. It shows you have no fear! BRAVO!
It's fun listening to these again via a playlist compared to catching them as they come out as it's easier to compare them to past episodes. Melinda really kills it in the roleplay and it's so cool to see the direct improvement over time
It was so nice to see Melinda evolve from someone with not enough self-confidence to a strong self-confident businesswoman. This is so inspiring. I am not even a graphic designer, but I learned so much. Can you please share the books recommended to her? I was painting while listening and could not write it down
Melinda may feel like she's not doing so hot in these role-play sessions, in my eyes this is where I've learned the most from and want to say you both are doing a great job. A role-play doesn't have to be perfect for me. I can tell Chris was proud of Melinda, I am too. I am wanting to express gratitude to Chris, the Futur and the people he brings on to his show. (Thanks ya'll)
From what I remember watching Melinda the first time you started Role playing, she was slightly apprehensive, more so because her knowledge of what to say wasn't exactly there. Now.. wow! She comes across so confident.. not too rehearsed, just well prepared and a lot more experienced! Melinda.. great to see your progression. Can't wait to see where you go next and use your journey as inspiration too! Chris.. great coaching as always! Love this role plays!
I can see how Chris is proud of Melinda. I was literally screaming YES, YES!! to my screen when Melinda was talking about getting paid for thinking. Really glad to see Melinda's progress. Keep it up. Thank you guys for being that inspiring.
The Futur , i have a question though, at one point she said she’s going to take off her case studies from her website. Does it mean we shouldn’t show our work on our website?
Hi there! I'm in the middle of a rebrand, so there are no case studies on my site currently. If I didn't say that, that's what I meant. =) I plan on having case studies on my site.
I love this new setting, it feels relax but also deep at the same time. Chris looks so proud of Melinda progress😊. We are also proud of you Melinda👏🏻. I hope that I would make the same breakthrough.
The thing i love the most about this vid is that Melinda's level of confidence has just SKYROCKETED from the first vid she was featured in. Chris throwing a few curve balls in the role and she dealt with it confidently. It's inspiring!
Loved it Melinda, thank you for sharing. May i ask what you use for your Sales funnels...i've been hearing many people doing well with Click Funnes which i tried a month,,then i tried Leadpages for a month...i decided to try a cheaper way by using my Squarespace site and you can create a funnel with it using a coverpage on Squarespace., don't think it's as powerful click funnels or Leapges, cause i don't think you can upsells/downsells etc. I'd love to hear what you use.
Hi MindWave Studios! When I mention funnels in the episode, I'm referring to the steps the customer takes from awareness to becoming an advocate. So it's higher level than the mechanics of the actual funnel. It has to do with emotions, their goals/problems and overall, the customer's journey. That may or may not include an actual sales funnels like the ones you mentioned, but it may. Hope that helps!
I started subscribing as a Pro member a year ago or so...and am only NOW, FINALLY, implementing this as Melinda did. First I had to feel clear that I understood how to do strategy in a way that I wouldn’t be stumbling all over the place, then I had to test it with existing clients and build confidence. Then-the skies really did part and suddenly it makes sense! I’ve now re build a new site with a new name, focusing entirely on strategy as the first step to any job. It’s absolutely worked like it did with Melinda...and now I’m starting to quote the same numbers. I never thought I would. I truly feel that I can deliver, too, because my esteem has built. Thank you so much for the information, guys!!
chris you look so happy and excited. thats true God has given us the talent but it is we who take time to realize it, because we always focus what we don't have. i was that person 6 months back. love from pakistan chris.
really i would be lucky then. just pray for me, i want to change the education system totally. There are so many ideas in my mind and they are great but i am hesitating because no one has done this before.
I can't believe I subscribed to the Skool like 2 years ago and this is when I am getting serious! Well done Chris. Thank you Melinda, you have made it look easy.
I figured i should drop a comment since you guys are testing effectiveness of your content. Normally i am one of the lurkers that doesn't actually, actively engage as a content consumer. However this is the type of content that really hypes me up. It's to the point yet deep and insightfull, without cutting corners. I can't wait for episode 2 and please keep this kind of content up. Love you guys and see you next time.
I had the benefit of watching the before and after video right after each other and Melinda is definitely sounding super confident and looking like a true ninja 🙌👏🏾major congrats
I don't remember the last time I've seen this much of a great chemistry between two people. Great energy from both of you, it was wonderful to watch it!
"Focus on what you have to gain instead what you have to lose". Great update video and congrats to Melinda for the business improvements ! Taking notes and looking forward to the next video. 2018 is a year for change.
YES! Melinda's back. A great video as always. This is groundbreaking in terms of education not just for designers, but for anyone, working in any field.
I can't believe I can charge for strategy after 3 years into freelancing. Thank you Chris and Melinda for this. When I watched this, I wasn't confident enough to apply it. Not until I let go of my fears. $4000 is a lot of money here in Philippines. I'm grateful for your free stuff!
I watched so many videos in this channel and I want to say Thank you. I learned SO MUCH, I kinda feel guilty not giving something back to you but I'm planning one day to support you in some way. Thanks.
I’ve been watching the show since a few weeks after the first episode with Melinda it’s been awesome to see the shift in mindset and tactics and how that has effected her business. Her demeanor is 100% different now compared to what it was the first time she was on the show. Great work Melinda! Keep it up!
This episode is really the turning point in any superhero movies when the lead character realizes their greatness and their superpower. Melinda, I know I'm 3 years late watching this but you're a true inspiration for sharing your thought process and how you tackle that mental box over our head. A quote I love from this episode is "Excitement shadows fear". That really hits home for me. Also, I will start implementing the 3 things Im grateful for daily practice. This by far the most relatable series. Thank you team, Chris and Melinda.
Yes!! Thank you, Melinda, for breaking down your beliefs. And Chris, thank you for not letting go of your question: “What makes you special?” I finally got some clarity about why I excel at being an entrepreneur. Great podcast!
Even though I’m an interior designer, I’ve found this series sooo helpful! To understand closing a sale, negotiating and explaining the process of how I work. So instead of just taking on concept work for clients. I am going to be telling clients, I need to design and install the whole project to meet the overall vision of their home. Oh and I’m doubling my design fees!
I was here when Future starting out(10k subs maybe, I don't remember). I really love the content then and I am happy to come here again and see Eric sharing these wonderful videos. Congrats Melinda!!!
This is great to see! So often you watch videos on 'how to' and there's no follow up to prove that it's helped or even worked and you're just supposed to follow along blindly and put your trust in somehting - Much easier to get on board when you see things working... This is exactly what a lot of people, including myself want to see and its why The Futur is awesome! :) Great stuff!
GREAT Job @melindalivsey1 ! Man....talk about finding something when you need to HEAR it. Each of Chris' content are inspiring in their own way....but this definitely just hit home for me today. Thank you both!
Wow! What a change Melinda! You even talk over Chris :D Good for you, your story is very inspiring. And obviously... Chris seems like a good teacher... ;)
I just quit my job because I was not happy about my rol in the agency. I was a deliverable designer, like 'Just make me a nice logo.' I mist the professional way of working like you are telling me in this video. Now I'm resetting myself and be the graphic designer I want to be. Who is not just making a logo but a visual identity with meaning! You are really enlightening my way of thinking.
Who is this person and what happened to Melinda? Wow, she was on point and her growth and knowledge of the subject is very noticeable. I hope I can get to that level in my conversations with potential clients. The confidence she has now is through the roof. Who do I credit, the Master who knows how to teach, or the student who is open to learning? Great episode by the way. Can't wait for the next update.
I always watch your content and really appreciate it, but this video in particular was like... God sent. I come from the same background as Melissa, working freelance and since the very beginning feeling the need to guide my clients into what they really need and not into what they think they need. A month ago I decided to turn into a brand strategist but been feeling really unsure about myself, even though at my core I know that I know what I'm doing. This is just what I needed to get going... And I don't want to be dramatic but I feel like crying. Thank you so much for creating and sharing.
This channel feels like hidden gem! I know there are 2 million subscribers but there are so many more creators out there who would benefit from Chris and Melinda; not to mention those who follow but don't buy in to the whole process. I have binged the role plays and Melinda videos, and they gave given me the confidence to more than quadruple the price of my services. I still need to work on separating deliverables and strategy and become "known," but probably 60% of what I charge now is for strategy thanks to Chris. This has been a game changer and IS extremely cathartic. Thank you for what you do!
this fact-astic info. Well done Melinda. Chris, I love the way you ask the question, rephrasing it and asking her to describe her process. That's helpful. She gave the answer based on her experience, I can hear her saying she has a practice strategy with a couple of people wow great. Thank you for bringing her.
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That is precisely why I love Chris and his thoughts, ideas, and teaching.
Thanks so much for generously giving this information! Today I closed my first sale that included strategy, and it's an amazing feeling to have a client value my knowledge in addition to my design skills. This was in large part because of everything I've learned from watching these videos and soaking up all this wisdom!
Congrats Melinda! You have a great attitude and very inspiring for designers to start their own business. The struggle is real and I love watching your progress. Thank you Futur for keeping us posted. Keep it up!
I love that Melinda was brave enough to call Chris out. I get his method of teaching though and it’s really effective. It can be intimidating and he comes off as cocky. He needs more people to keep his personality in check though and Melinda has done that in this great video!
A lot of us go to smaller less prestigious schools. It shouldn't hold you back if you're scrappy. But Wow! I'm just now going through this series kind of late. She's made a huge confidence shift
So good to see it as a walk through play. I know this as a process but had not seen how I could do it in practice. Giving the reasons and being confident the strategy is good. “Align with your vision” and “defining their value and definition of success” It is so important to get them to say what is success and then you smash that as they will knock down any success you define alone.
Things are much better for me... I have learned a lot about negotiating terms and I am much more confident in pitch. Recently sold a logo at double the price... Less stress. Thanks so much.
This shows the importance of having a process with clients, articulating it, and not deviating from said process. If you deviate just once it opens the door for them to negotiate everything.
Melinda Livsey not intended as a burn or towards you, apologies that it came off that way. Its clear you have a process and don't negotiate your value. Reverting back to it when clients want to negotiate is powerful. The brand strategy/consultation is no different then a doctor pumping the brakes when a patient comes in wanting antiobiotics without a diagnosis.
That’s because you guys are great teachers as well! We have the talent and ability but you help us learn how to direct it. I’ve been able to charge more after taking your courses. Thanks to your amazing teachers 🙏🏾
I have never been so jacked up for the next episode. I shall sit here patiently awaiting the next video in this new series with Melinda! I must say just like Pablo Villa said this is one of the best videos, the role playing style of interview is always super informative. This one was great, keep them coming. It makes me glad I am a sustaining member and supporting you all at The Futur!
Melinda Livsey I don't know if that nervous cringe will ever go away, but in the end your role plays ALWAYS turn out to be super useful! It's has been really interesting to follow your growth over the past year. Keep up the good work, it is inspiring **high five**
I have LOVED all of the content when it comes to your content. This has broken the mold on all selling here in our world today. From a decent novice... thank you for all of your content and strategies.
Can totally relate to this. I feel like for too long I was just a graphic designer without a real purpose as soon as I started to find my why, I realised that my goal as a designer was to help clients with their goals and problems through the medium of graphic design. It’s about demonstrating the value you can give a client through doing strategy and design. In the wise words of Chris Do ‘Think more design less’ this statement alone has had a huge impact on me. It’s what I have been searching for a long time. Thanks again!
Branding package $6,300. 👍 This example is so good and informative. What she says is good. Be Effective!! Basically be responsible for the Entire project. Not just a Check (Design a logo for $5,000) I really find your channel informative.
Hey Melinda, is great where you've come so far. It's amazing and inspiring for the people who we are trying to get where you are at... and beyond. Hey Chris, this videos is all greatness. Looking forward to seeing you in Madrid.
As a developer, I charge for strategy as well. It seems it may be a little easier for me because the actual tasks may be $50K to $250K, so doing a $7K to $12K strategy (or road mapping session as I call it) makes sense. Understanding what a business needs and how they can get to their goals is so much more important than the list of todo's. Being able to help your client get to the next level through the strategy sessions instead of only focusing on the task they think they need is really a game changer. Congrats on breaking through the mental barriers to actually provide true value to your clients!
Melinda, watching you and Chris do these role plays are super inspiring for folks like me. I actually feel .....empowered just by listening and watching you guys! Keep em coming, please!
Her self-awareness get her to accomplish easily which I think is what most struggling with. "If think you can, you can and if you think cannot then you can not"
Thanks for all the encouragement folks!
Melinda - what do you use to formulate your strategy? Do you have a playbook that you use, which I can adapt for my design business to formulate the brand strategy ?
You did great in this series. I'm not a designer but your journey has helped me to find focus in my own work. Oh, and Chris dropped a few golden nuggets too :-P
You are just amazing! I have a virtual crush on you. ;-) Keep on with this serie, we are learning a ton from Chris and you. Thank you.
you rock, keep going gurl :-)
Hey Melinda, so happy to see you grow! Would you happen to have any resources as far as the mentioned strategy questionnaire template that I can use for my clients? Much love from a fellow creative
My favorite part of this video has to be when Melinda talks about her belief system. "I feel that my accomplishments don't define who I am, that who I am is not attached to what I do or what I accomplish or even the things that I fail" damn that was powerful!!
Felipe Mandujano thank you. :)
Melinda sounds like she's been doing this for 10 years! Chris is a magician :D
heidigfx a strategician
heidigfx wow! Thanks!
smart girl! quick learner :D
7 minutes in and Melinda's confidence is shining like never before! So proud of her!
Thank you!
This channel deserves so much attention in the graphic design industry .I have been working freelance for only a year now after a long hiatus being in the navy and I’m already making a good amount of money doing so ! I owe a lot to this channel on the basis of self confidence. After my break I started listening to these videos during my logo work and it has helped IMMENSELY learn the in and outs of the industry that many others don’t cover . Thank you for your work and keep it up with the videos !
I feel like im so close to breaking that barrier that holds me back from changing my current brickbuilder mentality to strategist/consultant... Melinda story has helped a ton!
Keep building momentum.
You can do it! It takes a lot to push through that brick builder mentality. But once you do, you will never want to go back.
Again, an inspirational video. Wisdom comes not from age, but from authenticity. Melinda, I loved your eyes looking straight into the camera. It shows you have no fear! BRAVO!
Thank you, Karine!
It's fun listening to these again via a playlist compared to catching them as they come out as it's easier to compare them to past episodes. Melinda really kills it in the roleplay and it's so cool to see the direct improvement over time
It was so nice to see Melinda evolve from someone with not enough self-confidence to a strong self-confident businesswoman. This is so inspiring. I am not even a graphic designer, but I learned so much. Can you please share the books recommended to her? I was painting while listening and could not write it down
Melinda may feel like she's not doing so hot in these role-play sessions, in my eyes this is where I've learned the most from and want to say you both are doing a great job. A role-play doesn't have to be perfect for me.
I can tell Chris was proud of Melinda, I am too.
I am wanting to express gratitude to Chris, the Futur and the people he brings on to his show. (Thanks ya'll)
elbitapmoC she’s doing great.
elbitapmoC thank you!
Melinda should have her own series forever because I'm only 15 minutes in and I've already learned SO much. Teach me all the things, Melinda!
Thanks, Brittany!!! And thanks for the kind words (here, and on Twitter!!)
From what I remember watching Melinda the first time you started Role playing, she was slightly apprehensive, more so because her knowledge of what to say wasn't exactly there. Now.. wow! She comes across so confident.. not too rehearsed, just well prepared and a lot more experienced! Melinda.. great to see your progression. Can't wait to see where you go next and use your journey as inspiration too!
Chris.. great coaching as always! Love this role plays!
Thank you, Arthur! It's very true. Drawing from experience helps. All you have to do is take that first scary step.
(Lifting foot, ever so slowly...)
OMG!!!! Melina you look so relax and confident.
Thank you!!!
I can see how Chris is proud of Melinda. I was literally screaming YES, YES!! to my screen when Melinda was talking about getting paid for thinking. Really glad to see Melinda's progress. Keep it up. Thank you guys for being that inspiring.
i'm super proud.
The Futur , i have a question though, at one point she said she’s going to take off her case studies from her website. Does it mean we shouldn’t show our work on our website?
i don't think that's what she's referring to. but i'll have to re listen to confirm. Melinda?
Hi there! I'm in the middle of a rebrand, so there are no case studies on my site currently. If I didn't say that, that's what I meant. =) I plan on having case studies on my site.
I love this new setting, it feels relax but also deep at the same time. Chris looks so proud of Melinda progress😊. We are also proud of you Melinda👏🏻. I hope that I would make the same breakthrough.
Thank you!!! You can do it. If I can, you definitely can too.
The thing i love the most about this vid is that Melinda's level of confidence has just SKYROCKETED from the first vid she was featured in. Chris throwing a few curve balls in the role and she dealt with it confidently. It's inspiring!
Thank you, Adrian!
Amazing Melinda the change is really impressive. You guys are amazing.
Penfinity thank you!!!
Loved it Melinda, thank you for sharing. May i ask what you use for your Sales funnels...i've been hearing many people doing well with Click Funnes which i tried a month,,then i tried Leadpages for a month...i decided to try a cheaper way by using my Squarespace site and you can create a funnel with it using a coverpage on Squarespace., don't think it's as powerful click funnels or Leapges, cause i don't think you can upsells/downsells etc. I'd love to hear what you use.
Hi MindWave Studios! When I mention funnels in the episode, I'm referring to the steps the customer takes from awareness to becoming an advocate. So it's higher level than the mechanics of the actual funnel. It has to do with emotions, their goals/problems and overall, the customer's journey. That may or may not include an actual sales funnels like the ones you mentioned, but it may. Hope that helps!
I started subscribing as a Pro member a year ago or so...and am only NOW, FINALLY, implementing this as Melinda did. First I had to feel clear that I understood how to do strategy in a way that I wouldn’t be stumbling all over the place, then I had to test it with existing clients and build confidence. Then-the skies really did part and suddenly it makes sense! I’ve now re build a new site with a new name, focusing entirely on strategy as the first step to any job. It’s absolutely worked like it did with Melinda...and now I’m starting to quote the same numbers. I never thought I would. I truly feel that I can deliver, too, because my esteem has built. Thank you so much for the information, guys!!
chris you look so happy and excited. thats true God has given us the talent but it is we who take time to realize it, because we always focus what we don't have. i was that person 6 months back.
love from pakistan chris.
thank you. hope to see you one day.
really i would be lucky then. just pray for me, i want to change the education system totally. There are so many ideas in my mind and they are great but i am hesitating because no one has done this before.
Watching Melinda's growth has been awesome! Really eye opening as to how I can level up my process.
Yes! You can.
Melinda is new expert on the block!... waiting for next episode
Expert until he puts me in my place in episode 2. ;) jk
I'm really proud of you, Melinda. You are setting a high floor for yourself. Way to be coach-able.
Thank you!!! Much appreciated.
cant stop my tears from coming out when Melinda started talking about her beliefs.
I can't believe I subscribed to the Skool like 2 years ago and this is when I am getting serious!
Well done Chris. Thank you Melinda, you have made it look easy.
Looks are very deceiving. Lots of blood, sweat, and tears!
I figured i should drop a comment since you guys are testing effectiveness of your content. Normally i am one of the lurkers that doesn't actually, actively engage as a content consumer. However this is the type of content that really hypes me up. It's to the point yet deep and insightfull, without cutting corners. I can't wait for episode 2 and please keep this kind of content up. Love you guys and see you next time.
Thanks for engaging. We'll keep making, you keep letting us know how we're doing.
Glad you got a lot out of this.
I had the benefit of watching the before and after video right after each other and Melinda is definitely sounding super confident and looking like a true ninja 🙌👏🏾major congrats
She is transforming.
I don't remember the last time I've seen this much of a great chemistry between two people. Great energy from both of you, it was wonderful to watch it!
"Focus on what you have to gain instead what you have to lose". Great update video and congrats to Melinda for the business improvements ! Taking notes and looking forward to the next video. 2018 is a year for change.
Myxlpltx yes! 2018 will be amazing.
Yes!
when the student becomes the master. I can see the proud smile from Chris! Very inspiring Melinda!
I have just binge watched so many episodes of The Futur and have been so inspired. Thank you for all you do.
thank you Nina. glad to be part of your binge.
YES! Melinda's back. A great video as always.
This is groundbreaking in terms of education not just for designers, but for anyone, working in any field.
Hi!!!! Thanks!
this girl is my FAAAVE guest! she makes the videos seem so approachable and always says what i'm thinking LOL
Thank you!!!!
She is nobody's fool, Chris!!!!! lol I have been watching these in order, and the transformation of Melinda is stellar!! So awesome
I know how to pick them.
I can't believe I can charge for strategy after 3 years into freelancing. Thank you Chris and Melinda for this. When I watched this, I wasn't confident enough to apply it. Not until I let go of my fears. $4000 is a lot of money here in Philippines. I'm grateful for your free stuff!
You're very welcome Rica.
Chris looks really proud in this one. Real evidence of Chris' teaching
I watched so many videos in this channel and I want to say Thank you. I learned SO MUCH, I kinda feel guilty not giving something back to you but I'm planning one day to support you in some way. Thanks.
I’ve been watching the show since a few weeks after the first episode with Melinda it’s been awesome to see the shift in mindset and tactics and how that has effected her business. Her demeanor is 100% different now compared to what it was the first time she was on the show.
Great work Melinda! Keep it up!
Thank you! It is fun seeing the progress. :)
5:15 here the masterpiece starts
Thats why im subscribed to this channel and thats why Mr.Do is my favorite .. u r providing what no one dare to provide
thanks dear
Keep it up
Just Monday, I was tempted to post in the futur community asking for Melinda updates! What a coincidence! Maybe I can see into the Futur?!? 👀
;)
Perfect timing!
She has definitely leveled up since she's been on the show! Wow good job Melinda and Chris 👏👏👏
She's grown so much.
Thanks David!
Melinda rocks, so happy for her and thankful for these podcasts they are game changing!
This episode is really the turning point in any superhero movies when the lead character realizes their greatness and their superpower. Melinda, I know I'm 3 years late watching this but you're a true inspiration for sharing your thought process and how you tackle that mental box over our head. A quote I love from this episode is "Excitement shadows fear". That really hits home for me. Also, I will start implementing the 3 things Im grateful for daily practice. This by far the most relatable series. Thank you team, Chris and Melinda.
i feel lucky to be watching this series when i’m only just starting out in freelancing
Yes!! Thank you, Melinda, for breaking down your beliefs. And Chris, thank you for not letting go of your question: “What makes you special?” I finally got some clarity about why I excel at being an entrepreneur. Great podcast!
What a difference between when Melinda showed up on your channel, stumbling over simple questions being asked of her, to now.
She's come along long way.
Kinda cool to watch myself grow.
Even though I’m an interior designer, I’ve found this series sooo helpful! To understand closing a sale, negotiating and explaining the process of how I work. So instead of just taking on concept work for clients. I am going to be telling clients, I need to design and install the whole project to meet the overall vision of their home. Oh and I’m doubling my design fees!
Yay!! Tell us what happens.
I've just gained a lot of wisdom from this single episode. Probably my favorite video from The Futur so far.
Glad to hear
Melinda!! She's an awesome individual, so happy to see her again!
Aw, Jen, you're so kind.
Wow congrats to melinda n chris. Results are so rewarding.
Thank you so much for the Great Inspiration Chris ! Melinda : you are sooo sweet !! 😊😎 I’m sorry ! 😄 many greets guys and keep well 🖖
I was here when Future starting out(10k subs maybe, I don't remember). I really love the content then and I am happy to come here again and see Eric sharing these wonderful videos. Congrats Melinda!!!
who is Eric? thanks for sticking w/ us.
The Futur LOL hahahaha didn't notice that Eric part. Hahhahahahahhahahah, I mean you Chris. 😂
I get the feeling we will see more of Melinda on the channel, and it will benefit us all.
I adore Melinda so much! Truly inspiring to hear her story. Her warmth is so captivating. Wonderful series.
Melinda looks very confident, that's amazing how she embraces all this and keep going. Great job, both!
Thanks!
Chris my man, you have a gift. Melinda sounds so boss with it thanks to your nurturing and mentoring!
thank you! she's becoming a power house.
This is great! Congratulations Melinda and Chris. I will be on the show one day to thank you for all that you have shared and done for me so far.
Thank you!
This is great to see! So often you watch videos on 'how to' and there's no follow up to prove that it's helped or even worked and you're just supposed to follow along blindly and put your trust in somehting - Much easier to get on board when you see things working... This is exactly what a lot of people, including myself want to see and its why The Futur is awesome! :) Great stuff!
Thanks Shaun!
GREAT Job @melindalivsey1 ! Man....talk about finding something when you need to HEAR it. Each of Chris' content are inspiring in their own way....but this definitely just hit home for me today. Thank you both!
Melinda did a great job! She's more confident than before. Love it!
Benneth John she’s growing by leaps and bounds.
Benneth John thank you!
Great job Melinda! You got me a little excited about strategy.
Just a little?! Hope you're doing well.
Wow! What a change Melinda! You even talk over Chris :D Good for you, your story is very inspiring. And obviously... Chris seems like a good teacher... ;)
Thanks! And he is. :)
I just quit my job because I was not happy about my rol in the agency. I was a deliverable designer, like 'Just make me a nice logo.' I mist the professional way of working like you are telling me in this video. Now I'm resetting myself and be the graphic designer I want to be. Who is not just making a logo but a visual identity with meaning! You are really enlightening my way of thinking.
Who is this person and what happened to Melinda? Wow, she was on point and her growth and knowledge of the subject is very noticeable. I hope I can get to that level in my conversations with potential clients. The confidence she has now is through the roof. Who do I credit, the Master who knows how to teach, or the student who is open to learning? Great episode by the way. Can't wait for the next update.
Ruben Espinoza thank you Ruben!!! And yes, you totally can get there too. If you ever doubt yourself, just remember my first few episodes. ;)
Ruben Espinoza brand new you. It’s possible.
I always watch your content and really appreciate it, but this video in particular was like... God sent. I come from the same background as Melissa, working freelance and since the very beginning feeling the need to guide my clients into what they really need and not into what they think they need. A month ago I decided to turn into a brand strategist but been feeling really unsure about myself, even though at my core I know that I know what I'm doing. This is just what I needed to get going... And I don't want to be dramatic but I feel like crying. Thank you so much for creating and sharing.
Glad to hear Laura.
This channel feels like hidden gem! I know there are 2 million subscribers but there are so many more creators out there who would benefit from Chris and Melinda; not to mention those who follow but don't buy in to the whole process. I have binged the role plays and Melinda videos, and they gave given me the confidence to more than quadruple the price of my services. I still need to work on separating deliverables and strategy and become "known," but probably 60% of what I charge now is for strategy thanks to Chris. This has been a game changer and IS extremely cathartic. Thank you for what you do!
I love the personality of Melinda. Great video. Fun to watch!
Thank you :)
she has a fun personality.
Chris looks so proud :))) Melinda - i'd be very proud of you as well! Very great done!
I am.
this fact-astic info. Well done Melinda. Chris, I love the way you ask the question, rephrasing it and asking her to describe her process. That's helpful. She gave the answer based on her experience, I can hear her saying she has a practice strategy with a couple of people wow great. Thank you for bringing her.
That is precisely why I love Chris and his thoughts, ideas, and teaching.
i can never resist the futur's role playing. Great work, as always.
Lol. I can... when I'm involved.
Thanks so much for generously giving this information! Today I closed my first sale that included strategy, and it's an amazing feeling to have a client value my knowledge in addition to my design skills. This was in large part because of everything I've learned from watching these videos and soaking up all this wisdom!
Bravo.
Congrats Madison!
Congrats Melinda! You have a great attitude and very inspiring for designers to start their own business. The struggle is real and I love watching your progress. Thank you Futur for keeping us posted. Keep it up!
Thanks Mika! I appreciate your encouragement.
I love that Melinda was brave enough to call Chris out. I get his method of teaching though and it’s really effective. It can be intimidating and he comes off as cocky. He needs more people to keep his personality in check though and Melinda has done that in this great video!
Thanks melinda and chris. You changing the world. Am from different industry but this is very helpful.
A lot of us go to smaller less prestigious schools. It shouldn't hold you back if you're scrappy. But Wow! I'm just now going through this series kind of late. She's made a huge confidence shift
So good to see it as a walk through play. I know this as a process but had not seen how I could do it in practice.
Giving the reasons and being confident the strategy is good. “Align with your vision” and “defining their value and definition of success”
It is so important to get them to say what is success and then you smash that as they will knock down any success you define alone.
Tristan Bailey yep!
Things are much better for me... I have learned a lot about negotiating terms and I am much more confident in pitch. Recently sold a logo at double the price... Less stress. Thanks so much.
Congrats!!!
Melinda Livsey wow!!!! Thanks didn't expect to hear from you... You guys have pulled my business from the ashes!!!!
jarmelo2006 that's amazing! I love hearing stories like this.
I love the dynamic between you two - you make me smile!!!
=)
It was quite enjoyable. :)
oh Chris Do what are you doing to Melinda!? You two crack me up. Go Melinda, so glad to see you are having success!
Thanks Rebecca!
This shows the importance of having a process with clients, articulating it, and not deviating from said process. If you deviate just once it opens the door for them to negotiate everything.
Touché
Melinda Livsey not intended as a burn or towards you, apologies that it came off that way. Its clear you have a process and don't negotiate your value. Reverting back to it when clients want to negotiate is powerful. The brand strategy/consultation is no different then a doctor pumping the brakes when a patient comes in wanting antiobiotics without a diagnosis.
No burn taken. I probably should have used the word "true" instead of "touché" ;)
Don’t open the door for doubt.
That’s because you guys are great teachers as well! We have the talent and ability but you help us learn how to direct it. I’ve been able to charge more after taking your courses. Thanks to your amazing teachers 🙏🏾
I have never been so jacked up for the next episode. I shall sit here patiently awaiting the next video in this new series with Melinda! I must say just like Pablo Villa said this is one of the best videos, the role playing style of interview is always super informative. This one was great, keep them coming. It makes me glad I am a sustaining member and supporting you all at The Futur!
Glad you guys like the role plays. I still cringe every time he says those words.
Melinda Livsey I don't know if that nervous cringe will ever go away, but in the end your role plays ALWAYS turn out to be super useful! It's has been really interesting to follow your growth over the past year. Keep up the good work, it is inspiring **high five**
Thank you! If it helps you guys, then it's worth it.
I'm just now getting to this video, but Melinda you rock! Thanks so much for sharing.
Thank you!
Chris: Aren't you afraid?
Melinda: Of what?
LOL! Best moment!
I have LOVED all of the content when it comes to your content. This has broken the mold on all selling here in our world today.
From a decent novice... thank you for all of your content and strategies.
Thank you
WOW, she is doing SO much better at speaking. WOW.
Pop off sis.
Can totally relate to this. I feel like for too long I was just a graphic designer without a real purpose as soon as I started to find my why, I realised that my goal as a designer was to help clients with their goals and problems through the medium of graphic design. It’s about demonstrating the value you can give a client through doing strategy and design. In the wise words of Chris Do ‘Think more design less’ this statement alone has had a huge impact on me. It’s what I have been searching for a long time. Thanks again!
Geoff McAllister awesome.
Geoff McAllister amen! 🙌🏻
Next episode?? You are killing me smalls! Great show, love the role play!
It'll be here before you know it. :)
Melinda Livsey hey great job growing your business and in the video too!!
Thanks Dan!
Ah. Love when you two link up! Great episode.
Thanks Jean! Me too.
Branding package $6,300.
👍
This example is so good and informative.
What she says is good. Be Effective!!
Basically be responsible for the Entire project.
Not just a Check (Design a logo for $5,000)
I really find your channel informative.
Oh man, Personal Career Catharsis Ep.9, this would be the more correct title! You guys are shifting my mind, thanks a lot!
Thank you.
Hey Melinda, is great where you've come so far. It's amazing and inspiring for the people who we are trying to get where you are at... and beyond. Hey Chris, this videos is all greatness. Looking forward to seeing you in Madrid.
Matías Pitters just a few more days and I’ll be there.
Thank you!
Great job. Thank you for sharing, Melinda.
Thanks for watching, Adam!
bundle of thank you, Chris for food for thought, congrats Melinda for becoming a strategic maker. btw good luck both for next episode
Thank you!
This is awesome. Really thankful for the video and congrats on the growth Melinda! I can't WAIT to be taught be the Jedi Master!
Thanks Ryan!
As a developer, I charge for strategy as well. It seems it may be a little easier for me because the actual tasks may be $50K to $250K, so doing a $7K to $12K strategy (or road mapping session as I call it) makes sense. Understanding what a business needs and how they can get to their goals is so much more important than the list of todo's. Being able to help your client get to the next level through the strategy sessions instead of only focusing on the task they think they need is really a game changer.
Congrats on breaking through the mental barriers to actually provide true value to your clients!
Wow Melinda has come so far! Encouraging content always.
Thanks!
Amen. She’s grown in confidence in knowledge of what she’s doing.
Thank you Danami.
Melinda, watching you and Chris do these role plays are super inspiring for folks like me. I actually feel .....empowered just by listening and watching you guys! Keep em coming, please!
Thanks Dinesh!
Great Job Melinda! Youse da bomb. Love watching your confidence and career growth. Going through the same thing.
Hey Jason! Thanks so much.
Her self-awareness get her to accomplish easily which I think is what most struggling with. "If think you can, you can and if you think cannot then you can not"
True! I wouldn't even try if I didn't think I could do it.