How I Scaled My Creative Agency To $80M Business

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  • Опубликовано: 28 май 2024
  • In this video, I'll share how I scaled my creative agency to a $80 million business. I'll show you how to create a business that's sustainable and profitable, even during tough economic times.
    If you're looking for tips on how to scale your business, then this video is for you! By following these tips, you'll be able to build a successful agency that's able to stand the test of time. With my guidance, you'll be able to scale your agency to heights you never thought possible!
    I'll share with you all the lessons I've learned on how to create and run a successful creative agency. From setting up the right business framework to finding and hiring the right team, I'll teach you everything you need to achieve success in the creative industry!
    If you want to grow and scale your business, whether that's a creative firm, design agency or freelance empire this video breaks down the 3 Step Process Chris Do used to grow and launch his $80,000,000 Creative Agency.
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    0:00 How to scale yourself
    0:58 Training your team
    1:25 Free up your time
    1:43 What to look for
    2:00 Scaling your team
    8:13 Being a good entrepreneur

Комментарии • 970

  • @michaelleslie9957
    @michaelleslie9957 Год назад +80

    Chris... pound for pound, one of the most concise and spectacularly solid explanation given by any creative professional in my 17 years working in the creative services ecosystem!

  • @atnsn
    @atnsn Год назад +12

    "In order to be a good entrepreneur you have to be a good teacher" boom. Tons of value here, Chris. Thank you!

  • @nazmulalamnazim
    @nazmulalamnazim Год назад +24

    I liked the way how the whole process is presented. I have been doing the same but what was missing is this '3 step process' framework. I read a book called The E-Myth, which is about 'why a business needs a system'. I believe this video and the book can be very helpful for any aspiring Entrepreneur who wants to start his own business. It is very easy to start a business, but it is very hard to maintain it.

    • @thefutur
      @thefutur  Год назад +1

      It’s a good book from what I hear.

  • @venlard
    @venlard Год назад +8

    This is perfect timing, man. I've almost deviated from my vision and dreams of making our agency work, but I've decided to stick with it, and now I'm watching you again, Chris. You've been helping me take my career and the agency to another level. And this is coming from a high-school dropout kid who didn't have much going on other than art until life clicked! Just a few months before the world flipped with covid 😅. Much love, man. Keep up the excellent work, and may god bless you and your team for all you've been giving back to the community.

  • @bryangrunauer
    @bryangrunauer Год назад +19

    Thanks Chris! I love these condensed, but not shorts-level content. I'm currently a solo freelancer trying to begin job outsourcing, very hard to let go but you adressed it many times and I know this is the next step

  • @nicholasroach6965
    @nicholasroach6965 Год назад +3

    Thank you for adding value with your content!

  • @jacobwonder6735
    @jacobwonder6735 Год назад

    I always get value from your videos Chris! Love your content.

  • @sidwann8905
    @sidwann8905 Год назад +1

    Great as always, Chris!
    Cheers!

  • @priteeshjoshi
    @priteeshjoshi Год назад +5

    Really helpful, Chris. I've been following your channel for a while now, and been trying to include a few tips into my own consulting firm. I look forward to more content from you.

  • @DonBrownII
    @DonBrownII Год назад +3

    so much vaue in this channel. love it.

  • @willfaulkner2210
    @willfaulkner2210 Год назад +1

    Good work Chris. Appreciate the free info.

  • @LemuelKane
    @LemuelKane Год назад +4

    I do... We do... You do... Chris do!
    Thank you Chris!

  • @sammyjoonhee
    @sammyjoonhee Год назад +3

    so much value. Thank you. Seoul, South Korea

  • @Natasha-yw6en
    @Natasha-yw6en Год назад +1

    such an informative and eye opening video!
    appreciate every suggestion you've made!
    going to put it to use.

  • @ALMBusinessInstitute
    @ALMBusinessInstitute Год назад

    Been subscribed for years. This channel has helped us scale from a graphic design agency to a to a full blown business Institute. Sacramento, California

  • @mrmance1
    @mrmance1 Год назад +11

    Michael, I’m definitely in the scale mindset. Last year I went from freelance to a more agency mindset. So this is right on time as I prepare for next year. Mance Multimedia, LLC in Anderson, SC

    • @helloflour
      @helloflour Год назад

      Don't. These companies make money selling you courses and info. Not agency work. Don't believe the lies man. Agency space is SOOOOOO freaking saturated is not even funny. Probably the most competitive space in the world. Why? Super super super low barrier to entry. No cost to startup except $10 for a domain and hosting. Everyone and their mother's grandma has an digital marketing agency

    • @miimigold8751
      @miimigold8751 День назад

      Hey do you mind sharing some tips ? I’m trying move from freelance to agency

  • @leynad1dany
    @leynad1dany Год назад +4

    Thanks Chris and the team. Amazing video editing and presenting skills.
    What to do to prevent the 4 phase, when they start theirs own agency after learning everything?

    • @thefutur
      @thefutur  Год назад +1

      That’s okay. Some will leave. But you make money when they’re there.

  • @nbledzep
    @nbledzep Год назад +2

    Brilliant framework! I will definitely implement this to grow my team and studio. Thanks, and I am grateful for teachers like you Chris!

  • @gabrieloflaherty9187
    @gabrieloflaherty9187 Год назад +1

    The value I get from your videos Chris is unreal. Thank you so much for all your hard work.

  • @Iamoabraham
    @Iamoabraham Год назад +3

    Always bringing value!!

  • @charleshoughton
    @charleshoughton Год назад +4

    Succinct and helpful. Another Futur masterclass on delivering good info efficiently.

  • @briangonzales92
    @briangonzales92 Год назад +1

    Timing. Perfect. Thanks.

  • @dele-oyeleruchukwukamcdavi5143
    @dele-oyeleruchukwukamcdavi5143 Год назад +1

    Much needed video. Thank you Chris

  • @tarunmittalphoto
    @tarunmittalphoto Год назад +5

    You are so encouraging Chris. Thank you so much for breaking daunting concepts.

  • @timmehtimmeh576
    @timmehtimmeh576 Год назад +16

    I did this exact thing, and then she got poached by a bigger agency just as she was becoming autonomous enough to manage accounts herself. 250 hours of one-on-one training down the drain. The other agency could offer more money, a nicer office, bigger clients... If she'd asked me for advice I would have told her to go and work there, as she was in the early stages of her career and it was a level up for her. But those other factors the other agency could offer are missing from this advice. As an agency, you are competing in an employer market.

  • @zionkuriyama6363
    @zionkuriyama6363 Год назад +1

    Love this! I'm gonna apply this ASAP in my organization!

  • @NomadaJuan
    @NomadaJuan Год назад +2

    Thanks for all this knowledge Chris, it's something we need to learn!

  • @cookiemonster208
    @cookiemonster208 Год назад +5

    Thanks, Chris. This is useful for me as I try to climb out from under a mountain of projects so I can actually work ON my business.

    • @JonWayes
      @JonWayes Год назад

      It’s a great feeling. Getting a virtual assistant (my student from another mastermind) was one of the best decision I made in 2022. Best of luck getting to your next milestone.

    • @click_here_to_see_my_number.-
      @click_here_to_see_my_number.- Год назад

      👆👆☎️☎️...

  • @no1_of_note
    @no1_of_note Год назад +19

    I like how your video intro was almost identical to those "Grow your startup to $1M fast with this simple process I outline in my $600 online class!" scams, but then you dive into a pure concentrated value delivery.

  • @danyrgm
    @danyrgm Год назад +1

    So much value as always! Thanks The Futur! Hugs from Lisbon🙌🏽

  • @Konarali
    @Konarali Год назад +1

    Always appreciate your videos and this was such an excellent breakdown.

  • @lastschretto
    @lastschretto Год назад

    Incredibly useful information! Thanks, Chris!

  • @kuyajosiah
    @kuyajosiah Год назад +1

    Love this form of content! Thank you Chris and The Futur Team!
    I've been watching videos from The Futur for 6 years now and it's amazing to see how they've adapted their content over the years to cater to their followers/subscribers forms of learning. From the long-form 1hr conversation/presentation style videos, to the mid-form tutorial/explainer/video essay style videos like these, to now shorts. The Futur arrived where they are today, becoming the model for all design agencies, because they built a culture where personal growth & development is at the top of their manifesto - not only for their clients, but for us the audience and, most importantly, their team. They should be the North Star for not only design agencies but any business looking to scale and grow.
    Thank you for the impact you're making :)

  • @hari10876
    @hari10876 Год назад

    Thank you Chris. Just discovered you today. Highly insightful, thank you so much.

  • @noni1710
    @noni1710 Год назад +1

    Always enjoy listening to you break things down and this is no exception.

  • @kevansmith2149
    @kevansmith2149 Год назад +1

    This is extremely useful perspective, Chris. I especially appreciate the part about having your prospects silently shadow you. Definitely something I'll implement straight away.

  • @alexengar
    @alexengar Год назад +1

    Epic vid! Right where we're at right now in our consultancy. Thanks for a timely, and super well put together vid Chris!

  • @EpicGust
    @EpicGust Год назад

    I am so glad i found you. I wonder how i missed you until now! Thanks Chris

  • @loveiskind5792
    @loveiskind5792 Год назад +1

    This is gold. I'm just starting my creative agency and taking notes.

  • @zubithedev
    @zubithedev Год назад +1

    Thank you Chris for this valuable work.

  • @MrIfihadapound
    @MrIfihadapound Год назад

    Recently started my agency , this high value content is truly a blessing , thank you!

  • @FashionJoesPoetry
    @FashionJoesPoetry Год назад +2

    Always amazing videos. Thank you so much for sharing and teaching!

  • @bekordigital
    @bekordigital Год назад

    This is amazing advice... Thank you Chris!

  • @Neelreel
    @Neelreel Год назад

    You rock Chris, thanks for sharing what you know!

  • @risewithroz
    @risewithroz 11 месяцев назад

    I love this! Thanks Chris!

  • @KosherLifeMir
    @KosherLifeMir Год назад +1

    Thank you Chris! Your team has taught me a lot!
    San Diego, CA

  • @josiahtobas9172
    @josiahtobas9172 Год назад +2

    Thank very much Chris. You know what's becoming more and more clear.. It's that what you've been explaining on your channel, is what's all around us when we're either in our homes or outside in public or nature.

  • @axeldangnivo144
    @axeldangnivo144 Год назад +1

    Love the way you share knowledge

  • @nikhilnanu6748
    @nikhilnanu6748 Год назад +1

    Very valuable video Chris. Thanks a lot

  • @ednmic
    @ednmic Год назад +2

    Incredible value, as always. Thanks!

  • @whatwhowen
    @whatwhowen Год назад

    Y’all don’t miss! I will be utilizing this format as a blueprint to scale my business. Loving the content you’re producing!

  • @owenjenkinsofficial
    @owenjenkinsofficial Год назад +2

    Alwasy love the videos made by Chris!

  • @Abel_Consult
    @Abel_Consult Год назад +1

    Quite insightful... Thank you for sharing! 😊

  • @RedNovaCreative
    @RedNovaCreative 3 месяца назад

    love your content, thanks for sharing what you do and how you do it. Cheers

  • @facundogimenez1679
    @facundogimenez1679 Год назад

    Latin American here! grateful for your channel, I spent tons of nights listening to your videos and learning. Appreciate you Chris!

  • @fastfutureforwardbychristi9064
    @fastfutureforwardbychristi9064 Год назад +1

    Thanks, as always amazin and super helpful insights and learning:)

  • @glenntjang6207
    @glenntjang6207 Год назад +1

    Thank you for your teachings Chris. All the way from Indonesia.

  • @syndicatemediamanagement
    @syndicatemediamanagement Год назад +1

    You folks have meant so much to my growth and ....Thank you!

  • @whoknows816
    @whoknows816 8 месяцев назад

    Thanks for the info Chris!

  • @mrgrumpyfn
    @mrgrumpyfn Год назад +1

    Just the video I needed, sometimes you have things in your head and it doesn’t translate, thank you!

  • @Julietlovemovie
    @Julietlovemovie Год назад +2

    Every time I see Chris talking about leadership I feel it my soul, like a calling if you will. You are doing GOds works, my friend!

  • @darksoulblight
    @darksoulblight Год назад +1

    I really like how you put the core of your business around your persona and how you like to work, your own comfort. The step out of comfort zone in your case is bringing people in your comfort zone.

  • @ksinty1
    @ksinty1 Год назад

    Love the content, thank you for sharing

  • @jakobmeighen3592
    @jakobmeighen3592 Год назад

    Valuable info! Thank you!

  • @alexandremenuge
    @alexandremenuge Год назад

    This is great Chris, thanks for sharing such valuable content !

  • @allisondiller7676
    @allisondiller7676 Год назад

    Thanks for continuing to put out tangible steps for us, Chris!

  • @hectormherrerar3134
    @hectormherrerar3134 Год назад +1

    Love this kind of content! Thanks for sharing, greetings from Mexico ❤

  • @portersblackboard
    @portersblackboard Год назад

    Thanks for sharing your knowledge!!

  • @timothyzaritskyy
    @timothyzaritskyy Год назад +1

    thank you for the content! very valuable

  • @andrewedwards422
    @andrewedwards422 9 месяцев назад

    Great stuff Chris! Thank you

  • @peatear42
    @peatear42 6 месяцев назад

    Your content is always gold. Thank you Chris! 🙏

    • @thefutur
      @thefutur  6 месяцев назад

      I appreciate that!

  • @ufuomaaghomishe4530
    @ufuomaaghomishe4530 Год назад +1

    Thank you so much Chris for this

  • @FireShadow24550
    @FireShadow24550 Год назад

    Been building and growing my agency, The Futur and it's affiliates + products have really been helping!! Recently had to make a few changes, but I and the company are growing... Slowly but surely. Thank you, from Durban, South Africa!

  • @ugommaokorie1660
    @ugommaokorie1660 Год назад +1

    This was extremely helpful - thanks so much Chris!

  • @wtfveganfood
    @wtfveganfood Год назад +1

    Loved this one, Chris!

  • @helbos7529
    @helbos7529 Год назад +1

    THX Chris and team for great insides

    • @thefutur
      @thefutur  Год назад

      You’re very welcome

  • @ezequiel599
    @ezequiel599 10 месяцев назад

    We salute the divinity in you man! Thanks for sharing.

  • @samthecre8r
    @samthecre8r 2 месяца назад

    This is a great video! Thanks Chris.

  • @reelwurld-studios
    @reelwurld-studios Год назад

    Brilliant. Thank you. This is so helpful for me in my company right now.

  • @familienalbum
    @familienalbum Год назад +1

    Thanks for sharing your insights. Can relate highly with it.

  • @RayvenMichelle
    @RayvenMichelle Год назад +1

    Thank you for this video. I’m looking forward to implementing this in our business. 😊

  • @SimonHoiberg
    @SimonHoiberg Год назад +2

    Incredible insights as always 👏 Thank you for the amazing work you do!

  • @digitalcsea
    @digitalcsea 7 месяцев назад

    Much appreciation for your time and effort 🙏🏾

  • @wifitrapper
    @wifitrapper Год назад +1

    crazy, Always saw your videos in my recommended but never clicked on them. i've been looking for this kind of knowledge and man is this exactly what i was looking for. Goat

    • @thefutur
      @thefutur  Год назад

      Welcome to the Futur

  • @lagulase
    @lagulase Год назад +1

    All your videos are awesome! Keep up the good work.

  • @chocshaik
    @chocshaik Год назад +1

    Free wisdom right here. Inspired and appreciative, Chris and The Futur 🙌

  • @benmcdonald7468
    @benmcdonald7468 Год назад +1

    This video is so important to understand. As someone who is still in the "shadowing" phase of their career (in a large corporate setting) I appreciate the managers who take time to follow these principles because it gives me a chance to learn how to think like a leader/manager/executive. Great content as always.

  • @mickeogh
    @mickeogh Год назад

    I just love the content and the presentation of it, and at its guts, the message rings true for any business owner trying to build something, thanks for sharing!

  • @gregorhense2707
    @gregorhense2707 Год назад +1

    Love this. The 3 stages opened my eyes. We will implement this in our agency right now. Thanks for all this high value content!

  • @FelixBrendel
    @FelixBrendel Год назад

    Thanks for all the great advice!

  • @muxxt_art
    @muxxt_art Год назад

    Great Video; Awesome meeting you briefly on Thursday. Best of luck on your continuous success!

  • @fullcircledesignstudio
    @fullcircledesignstudio Год назад +1

    Great advice as always! Learn to teach!

  • @Luca1993x
    @Luca1993x Год назад +1

    Thank You for this helpful video!

  • @vatogomareli
    @vatogomareli Год назад +1

    thanks for great contents! you are awesome! ❤

  • @Oyinkank
    @Oyinkank Год назад +1

    Amazing advice ❤ thanks!

  • @PascalStifani
    @PascalStifani Год назад +1

    As always, providing s ton of value in such a short period of time.
    Lots of love from Alicante, Spain

  • @zahnymedia
    @zahnymedia Год назад +1

    so much value! I feel so fortunate that i came across The Futur.

  • @larrynguyen85
    @larrynguyen85 Год назад +1

    Extremely lucid, instructive and clear. Definitely exemplifies the adage at the beginning of the video about how creatives and business people are great teachers first and foremost.

  • @JK-jl1bf
    @JK-jl1bf Год назад +1

    Amazing info and there is gold here!!! This is what a mentor looks like. Thanks!

  • @tasteofdalife.design
    @tasteofdalife.design Год назад +1

    Thanks for this awesome video Chris and Futur team! As always, a ton of great insights