Starting a Creative Business: Real Talk w/ Chris Franklin

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  • Опубликовано: 28 дек 2024

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  • @ChrisFranklinJr
    @ChrisFranklinJr 2 года назад +41

    This was such an amazing experience, Chris. Thank you so much for having me! Can’t wait to see you so again, soon! 🖤

    • @thefutur
      @thefutur  2 года назад +7

      Chris, you are touching a lot of hearts.

    • @mayeighteen2812
      @mayeighteen2812 2 года назад

      Thank you to both of you Chris’s. You definitely touched my heart. I’m 29 from Singapore, and also took the science route despite favouring design for stability and to make parents proud. I only recently took the plunge to become an interior designer. However my family fell into financial turmoil the past few months (parent lost entire life savings to a crypto love scam), and knowing I’m not getting paid as a commission-based designer for the next several months until each project is completed, is really tough (working odd jobs in the meantime). Throw in a break up, family estrangement, 2x ankle sprains and Covid. I felt like a shell of myself the past few weeks, and seriously considering to jump ship and find another job (even minimum wage) just to get a regular income.
      You’ve helped to renew my spirits. I’ll stick it out and see it through. 💪 Thank you. 🖤

    • @supersmartchick
      @supersmartchick 2 года назад

      I was just scrolling YT & found MISSISSIPPI... my home state! Congrats on your success fam!!

    • @siya_the_brother
      @siya_the_brother Год назад

      You are wisdom personified bro. Thank you for speaking from your heart.

  • @RansburgMakesArt
    @RansburgMakesArt 2 года назад +1

    It's always heartwarming to see a fellow Black/African American male Mississippi native successful in life!

  • @ECOMMichael
    @ECOMMichael 2 года назад +4

    Starting the day right! 🌞 have a blessed day everyone!

  • @joshuadavis6026
    @joshuadavis6026 Год назад +2

    I'm so glad this showed up on my feed! Time to watch and listen in a week is limited, especially longer form content, and this was worth every second... beautifully cut and edited. I'm inspired. Thanks for the post!

  • @davenportsimon
    @davenportsimon 2 года назад +1

    Southern Miss! To the top. Awesome seeing someone rep the 601

  • @bambowers8177
    @bambowers8177 2 года назад +6

    So thankful that I came across this. I spent close to 7 years freelancing living a double life between my business and working for other companies/agencies. The pandemic forced me to sit down and get that breather. I made the decision to go all in because I’ve always dreamed of starting my own studio for design & photography. As a POC myself, this was so inspirational and right on time!

  • @supersmartchick
    @supersmartchick 2 года назад +1

    NOT GONNA HOLD YOU! I've been watching this channel for years & have NEVER applied the tactics cause I'm from small town MS.. "that doesn't work here". To me Mo is the EXCEPTION. But seeing someone that looks like me... from MISSISSIPPI do it! MIND BLOWN! GAME CHANGING! I needed this today.

    • @thefutur
      @thefutur  2 года назад +1

      Glad to hear Smart Chick.

  • @youngdopeandsuccessful8533
    @youngdopeandsuccessful8533 2 года назад +12

    Awesome. This is inspiring! Thanks Chris and Chris for this one! Just 8 months ago I lived in my aunts home with my family and no job. I started doing web development, digital transformation, and experience which ended up with me landing a web dev job with a startup.
    As a digital developer, I aimed to get to $2500 a month for management and landed my first two client. Going up to $5000 with the new knowledge I have acquired.

  • @MountainofInspiration
    @MountainofInspiration 2 года назад +13

    Work hard to retire your father or your parents is a noble goal. God bless him

    • @thefutur
      @thefutur  2 года назад

      Money isn’t evil. It’s how we use it.

  • @milansmets7520
    @milansmets7520 2 года назад +16

    As a show producer and video creator myself, I love the lighting on both of you.
    Great stories!

  • @OmavangieRax
    @OmavangieRax 2 года назад +3

    My son sent me this video and I am so happy he did. He started with a Thank you note for believing and supporting him. He sees himself in Chris F. This episode taught him more and underlined his desire to succeed despite the many setbacks. Great conversation! I did learn a lot, too. Mom of Nix Perada (future one of the 1% of the happiest people)

    • @thefutur
      @thefutur  2 года назад

      That’s an amazing story.

  • @LLAGMedia
    @LLAGMedia 2 года назад +17

    I have so much respect for the way Chris Do has utilized The Futur to discuss the deeply emotional other half of being a creative -- especially as it relates to our families. These are the topics that dig deep, far beyond just design tips.
    Keep this going bro, I'm happy to listen to all of these critical discussions ✊🏽

    • @thefutur
      @thefutur  2 года назад +3

      Thank you. It’s my pleasure.

  • @corneliushankwashington3998
    @corneliushankwashington3998 2 года назад +2

    Being a black creative from Mississippi is a huge mountain to conquer.

    • @qspeaksfacts2003
      @qspeaksfacts2003 Год назад

      That'll b me I'm young black and from Mississippi 🔥

  • @nocodekevin
    @nocodekevin 2 года назад +2

    I love that so many creative professionals go through graphic design to get to other niches. That's why I chose it as my major - I thought of it like the defacto creative professional degree that would give me options.

  • @AbdulRahimj27
    @AbdulRahimj27 2 года назад +7

    I've listen to this in spotify and finally I can see it as a video. Nice talk about Video Business🙌

  • @damianmonzillo6058
    @damianmonzillo6058 2 года назад +3

    Even after 30 years of running a freelance career and now starting a retail business. In a way, with all the new information and learning curves involved has always elements of starting something new.

  • @snellbeast_jasonsnell
    @snellbeast_jasonsnell 2 года назад +1

    SOOOOO feeling these vibes!!!! Thank you Chris(s)!

  • @logenfilms
    @logenfilms 2 года назад +4

    What a story! I’m glad I watched the entire video. After listening to Chris Franklin’s story & hearing the advice he’d give to his 19 year old self, it gave me a wake up call to believe in myself more & to give 100% in my video career. Wow!
    Thank you Chris Do & The Futur for sharing this episode. 🔥🙏🏻

    • @thefutur
      @thefutur  2 года назад

      You’re very welcome Logen

  • @FREEDOM-ex5db
    @FREEDOM-ex5db 2 года назад +1

    Thank you guys sooooo much 😢❤❤❤

  • @samm5880
    @samm5880 2 года назад +3

    There is this gentleness in Franklin's voice that just exudes his true character and I'm so glad Chris pointed it out because my mom used to say to me that if you stay optimistic, it will resonate in your very being and in turn in every part of your life even your work and she had it and I always admired it :) This podcast especially was just so humbling and the emotional, deep level conversations which many crave. I have never had an interest in video editing but damn do I have some now just cause of Franklin's way of expressing himself :) much love to the futur and Franklin for this!

  • @Efficiencyts
    @Efficiencyts Год назад +1

    Amazing podcast. Big fan of both Chris and The Futur!

  • @eddygatlin
    @eddygatlin 2 года назад +1

    Wow this is gold, both on emotional and logical levels!! The Futur really is a great name for this insightful content, big up to the Chris's!

  • @langdobson8337
    @langdobson8337 Год назад +1

    This video made my day thank you for the inspiration and I can relate to this story. I'm on my journey as a creative. thank you Chris Do and Chris Franklin💪

  • @thegoodpxl
    @thegoodpxl 2 года назад +2

    Thank you so much for sharing this. I relate to this man's backstory with his father and his current point in life with becoming confident in you career. MUCH NEEDED!

  • @darkreaper2020
    @darkreaper2020 2 года назад +1

    I just wanted to say thank ❤ you,to the both of you for this video!

  • @corneliushankwashington3998
    @corneliushankwashington3998 2 года назад +1

    This story is a MIRROR! Wow.

  • @jyang812
    @jyang812 Год назад +1

    Underviewed episode! Needs more love.

  • @mutsumaji
    @mutsumaji 2 года назад +1

    Newly subscribed, and already so much inspired! The "safe" road led me to a mediocre mid-level career in business and administration, hurting my back but thanks to a bike accident on the way to work, I broke my shoulder which allowed me to re-evaluate my entire life. Since then, my stifled creativity is finally expressing itself. Thanks a million for helping the world 💜

    • @thefutur
      @thefutur  2 года назад +1

      Welcome to the Futur

  • @FollowPhotiniByDesign
    @FollowPhotiniByDesign 2 года назад +2

    What an excellent insight and a real inspirational story, it's so good to see others succeed in what makes them happy. Thank you Chris and thank you Chris for sharing your story, I think you are both truly magnificent people ❤

  • @ZaahirJappie
    @ZaahirJappie 2 года назад +1

    the best guest ever!!!!!

  • @theregularfinnishguy
    @theregularfinnishguy 2 года назад +1

    This was just what i needed for my journey...💯

  • @israeloluwasanmi3618
    @israeloluwasanmi3618 2 года назад +1

    Thank you Chris Do, thank you.

  • @MountainofInspiration
    @MountainofInspiration 2 года назад +3

    These are beautiful stories. Thanks so much for sharing

  • @EpikStudios.official
    @EpikStudios.official 2 года назад +1

    Listened almost every episode. This one shines through. Great connection and a very interesting story.

  • @gosialucky7014
    @gosialucky7014 2 года назад +1

    Wow! That's a beautiful and emotional story! Most creative people have high emotional intelligence, and being loved and appreciated by people we love and respect is everything.

  • @Gladwebs
    @Gladwebs 2 года назад +1

    This is a very helpful and insightful conversation, thanks to both Chris's for taking the time to share and open up. loved the questions and honesty 😀💙🙏

  • @kevinnoel9024
    @kevinnoel9024 2 года назад +4

    Futur and. Chris Franklin, thank you gentlemen for this inspiring podcast. Creator blessings to you both individually and collectively as well.

  • @igadson
    @igadson 2 года назад +2

    Such an amazing interview…..thank you Chris Franklin and thank you Chris Do.👏🏽👏🏽

  • @DirectedXDW
    @DirectedXDW 2 года назад +1

    Bro, as he was telling the first few parts of his story, i realized that it’s very similar to my story. From the upbringing to where I am now transitioning into video production trying to prove my father wrong, that I can do it on my own. Show that this my passion
    Being vulnerable etc

  • @theSHSyearbook
    @theSHSyearbook 2 года назад +1

    Thank you for this video. I am a high school teacher and I am sharing this video with my students in my Arts and A/V classes. I truly believe it is my job to give students exposure to different possibilities and allow them to create their own paths. Thank you for telling your story.

    • @thefutur
      @thefutur  2 года назад

      Thank you Debbie. We need more teachers like you.

  • @LyndonAntcliff
    @LyndonAntcliff 2 года назад +1

    Very inspirational, great story well told

  • @timothycasca
    @timothycasca 2 года назад +2

    After watching this inspiring talk. Iam taking a big step, developing my video production

    • @thefutur
      @thefutur  2 года назад +1

      Good on you

    • @timothycasca
      @timothycasca 2 года назад

      I so much, appreciate the respond sir

  • @simpleObserver100
    @simpleObserver100 Год назад

    Soo good, man!!! Great story! Thank you for sharing! Praise God.

  • @NickRich
    @NickRich 2 года назад +2

    Mannnn, needed this. Thank you. 🙏🏽

  • @TheLuridEclipse
    @TheLuridEclipse 2 года назад +1

    Thanks for keeping on giving us these gems.

    • @thefutur
      @thefutur  2 года назад

      You’re very welcome

  • @burundipixelproduction3326
    @burundipixelproduction3326 Год назад +2

    Well i'm CHRIS too, i should be successful as well....thank you guys for sharing. ..i'm starting out , so i'm seeing how i can afford THE MASTERCLASS.

  • @rhgraphics
    @rhgraphics 2 года назад +2

    Thank you..
    What a video ❣️

  • @AyanDaceStudios
    @AyanDaceStudios 2 года назад +1

    Great conversation. Great for you Chris, I will be following you. You have a lot to teach.

    • @thefutur
      @thefutur  2 года назад

      Thank you so much. Welcome to the Futur

  • @raguineelioenai2020
    @raguineelioenai2020 2 года назад +2

    I stream this video at once when I saw this on my notifications, and I thought I will hear a lot of golden creative information like what this channel usually gives but I ended up feeling emotionally energized. This is something so deep and it's therapeutic! Thanks for this TheFutur and Chris!! More power to you guys 🔥 🔥

    • @thefutur
      @thefutur  2 года назад

      Glad to hear. ❤️

  • @iunderstanphotography2780
    @iunderstanphotography2780 2 года назад +1

    I love Chris' journey. I know the feeling of being told "uh...yeah we decided..." but he came out better on the other side, and left without any ill will.
    Chris struggles with talking about money, even at his level? haha Its a process
    I find myself hesitating saying the numbers as well, despite watching futur vids and practicing.

  • @damianmonzillo6058
    @damianmonzillo6058 2 года назад +2

    I’m very happy to have found your channel! I’d Love to see videos with other kinds of creatives. There are so many parallels within the professional creative experience to share experience of that would be very helpful to a much larger community. Photographers, Hairdressers, artists, makeup artists, etc.

  • @Banzii_Mavuso
    @Banzii_Mavuso 2 года назад +1

    Man, thanks Chris squared. I've battled with accepting my choice of getting into filmmaking. I've never gotten validation from my family even when I was doing well and now that I'm not doing as well, it's hard to remain grounded.
    This makes me know that I'll bet okay. 🙏

  • @MihaiDolganiuc
    @MihaiDolganiuc 2 года назад +1

    What an amazing episode this was. I love this hour long videos, I watch them as a movie. Great story by Chris and I could definitely relate to the part where he confronted his dad, because I was in those shoes 10 years ago.

    • @thefutur
      @thefutur  2 года назад

      Thank you. We are releasing more of these hour long convos

  • @masteroneal
    @masteroneal 2 года назад +1

    I’m glad to have seen this today.🙏🏾🔥

  • @ZianiLounes
    @ZianiLounes 2 года назад

    Very inspiring talk! Thank you for sharing that!

  • @Jessemus
    @Jessemus 2 года назад +1

    Honestly super inspiring !!! Great job to both Chris’s

    • @thefutur
      @thefutur  2 года назад

      Thank you so much.

  • @datapenguin
    @datapenguin 2 года назад +1

    That was fantastic.

  • @adefolarinade
    @adefolarinade 2 года назад +1

    Great story!

  • @mugenjean7546
    @mugenjean7546 2 года назад +1

    Wish i could post comments about your trip to the phils but alas im just a follower on the fb account. So ill post it here. I have officially started the "buy a futur product and save for when chris comes back to the phils fund". Im currently working on building my own diy company and brand. And am learning so much from the free content, that i feel it's a crime if i dont buy something soon.
    Ps. Pls do a cebu visit too. I can even organize the whole cebu trip for us. (I used to have a tourist van business so i know how to get around the best spots).

    • @thefutur
      @thefutur  2 года назад +1

      It’s already scheduled for March. Check my Fb

    • @mugenjean7546
      @mugenjean7546 2 года назад

      @@thefutur ohh cool! so the march trip does include cebu.
      I have a question about the products. Im specifically looking at the core kit and the pro group membership. Are those two separate things? Or does the pro group have access to the core kit and the other products?

  • @mimis-videography-journey
    @mimis-videography-journey 2 года назад

    Great great great video. How much have you made so far now that we are at the end of the year?

  • @osaolumese229
    @osaolumese229 2 года назад +1

    Please Chris, shed more light on what you were referring to, when you said it has to be under 30%. Time stamp 41:33

    • @thefutur
      @thefutur  2 года назад +1

      Ok OSA. Let me rewatch. Thank you for including the time stamp.

  • @positivekoncept5948
    @positivekoncept5948 2 года назад +4

    Pekprints from Ghana

  •  2 года назад +4

    I used to believe those emotions must be suppressed and controlled. But not anymore.
    That is not healthy.
    I have to express myself and let it out.

  • @turbopl1
    @turbopl1 2 года назад +3

    ✰✰🔝classy!
    cheers from war🇵🇱saw!
    🕶🦅👊🏻

  • @osaolumese229
    @osaolumese229 2 года назад +1

    if you keep everything to yourself, you dont really grow. I am still trying to do this. I need help.

  • @maisitag
    @maisitag 2 года назад +1

    I thought the video was a bit different from reading the title 😅 I guess I did not check the thumbnail. Anyway, interesting story…

    • @thefutur
      @thefutur  2 года назад

      Different good? Or different bad?

    • @maisitag
      @maisitag 2 года назад

      @@thefutur maybe a bit too emotional. Then again my expectations were a bit different! I love the channel btw.

  • @Sayan_Biswas.
    @Sayan_Biswas. 2 года назад +2

    :)

  • @theopats2660
    @theopats2660 2 года назад

    Nice video as podcast but not very helpful on how to start a creative business

  • @bryanol1511
    @bryanol1511 Год назад

    I can do much relate to Chris 🥲 From the father, to working while in architecture school! Wow. I’m halfway the video so I’m excited for the last part

    • @bryanol1511
      @bryanol1511 Год назад

      Update… same with the CrediCard yeesusssss!