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Launch A Creative Business In Your 40s? Ep.1 Series Premiere

Is it too late to start a creative business in your forties? Are you ever too old to start? Want to quit your job and become an independent business owner?
Rebecca Heinemann joins Chris for a deep discussion about her life and business after having worked in house as an Art Director. She's a NY transplant, has a young daughter, but wants more out of her design career.
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01:04 Rebecca's Story
02:15 How did you go from being an Art History major to practicing design?
02:53 What kind of resume or portfolio did you have to get work?
05:22 So why leave the world of corporate america and go off on your own /jump into the unknown?
06:32 Business Development - What was the process of getting a client like ole's on board?
10:07 How were you able to connect with him?
10:39 It sounds that you are always on the lookout for opportunities?
11:39 focus your energy on building rapport with people
13:48 Q: What are your goals in terms of revenue?
13:58 How to calculate your profit
16:20 What is your goal for your company?
17:50 How does Behance help me? Put in the time to create case studies.
20:37 The world is run by search. If I can't find you, how can I offer you an opportunity?
21:35 Can I take all of my work from my agency days, and morph it into a new brand?
22:29 How do I market myself on Instagram and use hashtags effectively?
24:20 Asking people for time and money are big asks.
27:00 What do you typically ask your clients?
28:02 Become a good listener, be curious, and help them to surface problems
29:40 Start Clean: uncover what is motivating people's actions, to understand the real problems
32:33 Practice the art of conversation
34:13 If you want to be interesting, you have to be interested in people.
36:50 Summary & Outro
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  • @rebeccacheinemann
    @rebeccacheinemann7 жыл бұрын

    I'm very grateful to Chris for taking the time to answer so many of my questions. His advice and insight has been truly valuable... and it does apply to everyone at every age. There's always more to learn and always more room to grow. I wake up every day excited about the work I do and look forward to implementing his advice. I started on this journey because I felt I had hit a ceiling and started to wonder what’s left. I felt I was doing the same thing day in and day out. But now that I’m on my own and trying to make a go of my studio, I am loving my work again and finding that I’m truly getting back to doing what I love to do. And I’m doing it on my terms. Next week I’m off to the LA Small Business Expo to implement Chris’ advice and talk to a venue full of strangers. No selling, just getting to know people…wish me luck!

  • @thefutur

    @thefutur

    7 жыл бұрын

    good luck! and thanks for sharing your journey with us.

  • @Storyraymond

    @Storyraymond

    7 жыл бұрын

    Im 47 in 2 months and my story has many similarities to yours. Thanks for sharing yourself like this. Best of wishes from Norway:)

  • @rebeccacheinemann

    @rebeccacheinemann

    7 жыл бұрын

    Raymond Johansen thank you for watching and the comment. It wasn't easy getting out there and now there is so much work to do!

  • @p3p510

    @p3p510

    7 жыл бұрын

    I feel very reinvigorated to see people who are in similar situations and especially in myself age range, all the luck in the work, great work!!!. and great video, I hope to see more of this series.

  • @rebeccacheinemann

    @rebeccacheinemann

    6 жыл бұрын

    Move Foundry I didn't have Lance as a professor. I'll have to check out him out. I see he now writes art reviews for the WSJ.

  • @whitemale4031
    @whitemale40317 жыл бұрын

    Great!!!!! I'm just about to turn 40, for personal reasons my life just took a 90 degrees turn, and I'm looking back at my old hobby: graphic design. This is the reason why I've been watching as many videos as I could lately from you guys, so this new series is just made for me! THANKS

  • @thefutur

    @thefutur

    7 жыл бұрын

    yes it is. we try to choose who we mentor on the show so that we cover the entire spectrum of people in their journey to design.

  • @melindalivsey1
    @melindalivsey17 жыл бұрын

    Rebecca- thank you for asking great questions. I learned so much and will also practice starting conversations. Not the easiest for us introverts! Chris- great advice as always. I love the idea of being a business detective. Thank you both!!!

  • @rebeccacheinemann

    @rebeccacheinemann

    7 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching Melinda! I learned a lot from your episodes as well. This community that Chris has started is incredibly inspiring for all of us.

  • @melindalivsey1

    @melindalivsey1

    7 жыл бұрын

    Rebecca Heinemann agreed!

  • @freshsage6809

    @freshsage6809

    6 жыл бұрын

    yyyeeesss @Melinda - it's so powerful to take the approach of being a business detective. When I got out of my own way, and put my clients first... got curious about their business... that's when things shifted for me!

  • @melindalivsey1

    @melindalivsey1

    6 жыл бұрын

    @freshsage I'm SO ready for that shift. I already feel it happening. It takes me a bit to really understand and apply a concept. It's like turning a large boat in a completely different direction.

  • @freshsage6809

    @freshsage6809

    6 жыл бұрын

    TOTALLY! Look back + you'll see how much things have shifted already #itsAJourneyThough - with a few more trips out to see - the ship will have turned!

  • @marsinafrica
    @marsinafrica6 жыл бұрын

    I started this way. I was an art major (painter). We didn't have computer design in school yet in 1990 and first employees back then, even in Silicon Valley where I lived, did not have huge portfolios of digital design. I became a web designer in the late 90s and in my first year of my 1st office job at a web agency, I was already working on websites for Oprah, Toyota, and Disney. In year 2 I was flow to LA to work on Lexus, worked on a NASA project! Lead the team on 1 of the first touch screen public space phones (for Hong Kong), in year 3 was an art director for the 8th largest company in the world. There was a huge shortage in the industry back then. And after moving far away from the US and running my own small agencies for 15 years, I am trying to reintegrate into the Western world and the entire game has changed. My skills are better than ever, but I am making less than I did waiting tables during college. I was overly confident when I was young and now that I am an expert, I have zero confidence anymore. I am just starting to reintegrate for 6 months now and overwhelmed at how the game is played now. I also am concerned that no one would want a 50 year old on there team. Everyone is so damn young.

  • @rebeccacheinemann

    @rebeccacheinemann

    6 жыл бұрын

    TragicOptimist keep at it. With time and sustained effort you will get the ball rolling again.

  • @rafikiAli
    @rafikiAli Жыл бұрын

    Excellent! Timely! Instructive! Rewind-worthy! People seem to go out of their way to talk to me (maybe I read too much into it). I have to work to be interested in them. I now recognize it as a skill that i can develop. I WILL. Thank You!

  • @spikeroseman3992
    @spikeroseman39926 жыл бұрын

    "...asking for time & money is a big ask without providing any value..." I'm taking this advice to heart!

  • @prashanthsckumar6802
    @prashanthsckumar68027 жыл бұрын

    Everybody here are telling what their age group is, but I will tell you that my age is just 18 years old. I am really inspired by Chris do. He is like a spiritual mentor who is present on mind always guiding me one way or the other. Thank you!! Chris.

  • @hfortenberry
    @hfortenberry6 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic advice here! I'm a 49-year old female, very introverted (INTJ) with degrees as a scientist but switched into web design/development. When I was about 20, I decided to take a couple of jobs waiting tables and tending bar and also worked a few retail jobs to force myself to learn the social skills I knew I would need later in life. I always knew I wanted to have a business at some point (had already had two small attempts by the time I was 30, even while earning science degrees and then Webmaster's Certification in Application Programming) and those skills have served me wonderfully. I've built my first web page back in 1997 but it was just a serious hobby until 2016 when. I have now been working my web design business seriously for about a year (on the side, still working full time job in same field for now) but am finding it easy to match up with people. I intuitively do what Chris recommends here. I never really sell. It just seems the conversations continually come up naturally. I'm just interested in people's stories and in ways to help them and opportunities naturally arise when the time is right. I love it! It's so easy! I am exponentially more comfortable and skilled at talking with people and making those connections than I was when young and timid and frankly, totally oblivious to others and I credit much of that to forcing myself to learn to connect with people I met everywhere. Great stuff!

  • @thefutur

    @thefutur

    6 жыл бұрын

    thanks! good for you.

  • @KaraLeonardia
    @KaraLeonardia7 жыл бұрын

    I love the series where you mentor someone one-on-one because it's focused and I also get to see how active listening works. I'm also curious how both Melinda and Rebecca will develop through the different series ☺️ That last part made me feel grateful I grew up with a dad who is naturally curious of others. He can approach a stranger and not come off creepy and have a good conversation with them. He isn't in the design field but I learned how to be genuinely interested in others this way. My mom, on the other hand, trained me when I was younger not to be afraid of talking to strangers by making it my responsibility to answer the house phone or give our order to the waiter. All in all, tho I have great examples to learn from and know how to be intrigued by people... I find it hard to translate it when talking to clients. Maybe it's like what Chris said that I have an agenda coming into the conversation. I'll keep practicing and working on that aspect :)

  • @thefutur

    @thefutur

    7 жыл бұрын

    when you kill the hidden agenda, wonderful things happen.

  • @amanda.strutt
    @amanda.strutt2 жыл бұрын

    I AM SOOOOO STOKED to watch this... as a woman in my mid 40s its safe to say this grabbed me right away✌🏼 ...alight, to actually watching it now 😆

  • @HernanV
    @HernanV7 жыл бұрын

    I'm 41 man, I think clients don't care about our ages, they just need someone who can trust on. I've already overcome that barrier. I mean, we worry more about that than our own clients.

  • @thefutur

    @thefutur

    7 жыл бұрын

    i think people value experience, honesty and integrity.

  • @gstapleton

    @gstapleton

    7 жыл бұрын

    I totally agree. If I was a movie producer and I wanted a great movie poster created to advertise the film, I am not going to pay attention to Drew Struzan's age. I just want the awesome work I know he can produce.

  • @Storyraymond

    @Storyraymond

    7 жыл бұрын

    Hernán Vionnet I agree:) very much. 41 is still young:) But still, u had time to gather valuable experience. Im 47, but still i am as hungry as i where at 25. One of my favorite painters is closing in on 80, and still he produces paintings from his heart. I was holding a pencil when i was learning to walk. I am going to use it untill my least breath.

  • @HernanV

    @HernanV

    7 жыл бұрын

    Totally agree.

  • @mindtheprivacy
    @mindtheprivacy Жыл бұрын

    Love the humbleness, thanks Futur.

  • @LittleMissDesmo
    @LittleMissDesmo5 жыл бұрын

    I too am gettin back into Graphic Design & Illustration. I have been out for about 5-6 years because of family issues and I was trying to reinvent myself. Turns out I just neede to learn how to talk to people again. Still an introvert especially after dad passed.. kind of went backwards. I am watching as many videos and learning as much as I can so I can get back out there and take everythig he taught me to bring the company he left me back from the freezer. I have a lot to relearn but its worth it, ans so much more fufilling than the 8-9 I though I needed. Thank you Chris and Rebecca I will be following this series intently. The insight has been immensly helpful. You hav egottten inside my head and helped me make sense of my own crazy loud thoughts. Thtank you

  • @ajjames9065
    @ajjames90656 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!!! I'm fiddy and just started by business. And while I possess the confidence to know it can be done at this age, it's nice to have it validated from a source that I respect so much. Looking forward to episode 2!

  • @jewelfain4831
    @jewelfain48317 жыл бұрын

    I watch and appreciate all of your videos but this episode really hits home for me. I am 41 and left a career in management to pursue a career in graphic design. Thank you Chris Do and Team for paying it forward and sharing your knowledge to those of us who really need it! All that you share is invaluable to me! Love love love you guys! Keep up the good work!

  • @thefutur

    @thefutur

    7 жыл бұрын

    Bringing it home for ya. btw, you know i'm in my forties too right?

  • @jewelfain4831

    @jewelfain4831

    7 жыл бұрын

    I would never have guessed that but it shows sometimes on your videos when you have to break out the fatherly card on your team when they're goofing, ha ha! Very entertaining!

  • @420everton
    @420everton6 жыл бұрын

    This is so true! We think that Design is something behind the computer, but only later you discover you have to go out there and talk, and do all these kind of things! Rebecca has some really great and honest question during the entire video, which really really helped me. One idea would be to do a video of this process of Cris or Rebeca meeting a client, and asking those business questions. Just to see that would be great!

  • @monicasdesignprocess
    @monicasdesignprocess7 жыл бұрын

    I really love these planned, edited series. Even though I'm not 40 starting a business, I'm still learning so much. Looking forward to the rest of the series!

  • @Zhinse
    @Zhinse7 жыл бұрын

    Aaron, Chris and crew. You guys should be proud of how amazing this looks! The lighting is on point, the picture crisp and you have gorgeous shots. It could be stills from any movie or show.

  • @thefutur

    @thefutur

    7 жыл бұрын

    Nickson Phosy it's a credit to the entire team including Stewart who also did color correction.

  • @SD-su8hg
    @SD-su8hg6 жыл бұрын

    The quote mentioned late in the video is actually by Dale Carnegie from "How to win friends and influence people." Great book btw. Austin Kleon is great as well =)

  • @thefutur

    @thefutur

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thanks. Research team isn’t what it should be.

  • @RJMAN625
    @RJMAN6257 жыл бұрын

    Chris, I take my hat off to you. Respect your every single words from your mouth. Whatta awesome coaching!

  • @thefutur

    @thefutur

    7 жыл бұрын

    thanks RJ

  • @Flavaflex
    @Flavaflex7 жыл бұрын

    Chris!!! You couldn't be more on point with this episode. I hope you continue with this, because I myself would like to start my own Creative Business. I too know how rebecca feels as a semi-introverted induvidual myself.

  • @kamilamusinova7689
    @kamilamusinova76897 жыл бұрын

    First thought was that for people who have 10+ years of experince in the fields its easier to launch their own business but then i realised that we all have different struggles and its just an excuse to think that for somebody this path won't be so thorny Thank you Chris and the Team ♥

  • @thefutur

    @thefutur

    7 жыл бұрын

    Kamila Musinova starting a business is never easy. No matter what.

  • @rosevaley
    @rosevaley7 жыл бұрын

    She is me!! I can't tell you how much I needed this. Thank you. PS I'm an Art History major too now in Design. Lol. We're out there!

  • @thefutur

    @thefutur

    7 жыл бұрын

    Kelly F. I never knew.

  • @jalisamarshall4706
    @jalisamarshall47067 жыл бұрын

    I must say, this conversation seemed very genuine! I could sense Rebecca's humility and gratitude. Can't wait to see more from this series!

  • @thefutur

    @thefutur

    7 жыл бұрын

    it felt that way cause it was real.

  • @sLimstiften
    @sLimstiften6 жыл бұрын

    I am an extrovert. I took a personality test after this video, and landed on (ENFJ). Still I have a similar problem but in a different way. I have no problem going in to a crowd of complete strangers and talking to them. My problem is that I talk too much. I am afraid of the opposite of you, I am afraid of silence. So, I feel a need to fill the silence with my voice. I need to ask questions and refrain from trying to finish other people’s sentences, then I’m there! So even though I am an extrovert, I got a lot out of this video. Thank you.

  • @Fin-hd8eo
    @Fin-hd8eo6 жыл бұрын

    I'm not done watching the video...I just had to say this: Oh my gosh, Netscape!! Wow, Chris. You just took me way back.

  • @darksentences9420
    @darksentences94207 жыл бұрын

    Great new episode. It highlights all the challenges that any creative startup businesses will face regardless of experience. Added, the volume of work that you need to put in. In terms of social media review, company website review showing your process to make you stand out. Starting the art of listening to the needs of others rather than trying to sell.

  • @SamuelKamugisha
    @SamuelKamugisha7 жыл бұрын

    Becoming more interesting in the conversation first before the thought of sales ... That's deep 👍

  • @SandraTournemille
    @SandraTournemille6 жыл бұрын

    Rebecca - I'm also 40 something and I started my animation biz 6 years ago when my daughter was a toddler (she's 10 now) I needed to get out of the corporate rat race, determine my own hours and run the show. It has been the greatest and most frightening decision of my life! Your tone and concerns remind me so much of me when I first started out. I hope more women see this show and it encourages them to step out on their own too. There are amazing opportunities out there if you are brave and persevere! You and Chris are doing a great job keeping it real and authentic. I look forward to see your business progress - you are going to be awesome, especially with Chris on your side :)

  • @rebeccacheinemann

    @rebeccacheinemann

    6 жыл бұрын

    Sandra Tournemille thank you so much for commenting and your support. It means a lot to me :)

  • @samreynolds8378
    @samreynolds83786 жыл бұрын

    I love that you are genuinely helping all sorts of people and not just focusing on young, new designers. This episode was spot on for me! Chris Do is the most inspiring, motivating, knowledgeable, interesting person out there. Thank you for creating and generously sharing such valuable FREE content. You're the BEST!!

  • @thefutur

    @thefutur

    6 жыл бұрын

    hi sam. glad to help.

  • @dumisanib7
    @dumisanib7Ай бұрын

    Thank you so much Chris, team and Rebecca for bringing such insightful conversation l really do appreciate the time and effort you guys used to help us as creatives truth be told

  • @HunterFox2x
    @HunterFox2x3 жыл бұрын

    I changed my career from information security to digital marketing. I can relate to her .

  • @tatermytots487
    @tatermytots487 Жыл бұрын

    I'm in my early 20s, just started my design studio solo, and I still relate to Rebecca so much. This series is so great, so underrated.

  • @VivedVRGtag
    @VivedVRGtag2 жыл бұрын

    This feels like design therapy... like I’ve been looking in the wrong direction my whole design life

  • @paulirwin2678
    @paulirwin26787 жыл бұрын

    Great episode Chris! Lots of great actionable content as always. Just come at the right time for me too... ask the universe (The Futur) and it will provide :) Really looking forward to the rest of the series and thanks for producing such great content. I'm sure there are loads of people in this exact position. While the advice works for everyone of all ages it's really encouraging for the focus to be placed on those in their 40's and above showing it's never too late to grow and learn new skills. Awesome!

  • @qmagix
    @qmagix7 жыл бұрын

    Looks like another great series from TheFutur. Thanks!

  • @dominikpacholczyk1980
    @dominikpacholczyk19807 жыл бұрын

    Awesome as always Chris. Thank you for a great quality content!

  • @IrshadAhamed
    @IrshadAhamed4 жыл бұрын

    Now I know how to use the word "Why" to get the client value our work and feel ok for the price. Thanks chris.

  • @mikaelsaetereid
    @mikaelsaetereid7 жыл бұрын

    How someone can dislike is beyond me, did you press the wrong button? The value of these videos cannot be overstated. To Chris & Co, your work inspire greatness.

  • @thefutur

    @thefutur

    7 жыл бұрын

    thanks Mikael. i guess we can't please everyone.

  • @FarmAnimalsShowNZ
    @FarmAnimalsShowNZ Жыл бұрын

    Farm Design. That sounds like a cool business!

  • @mansi.rastogi
    @mansi.rastogi7 жыл бұрын

    I am marking this and taking notes. Better than design school and business school put together. Gratitude to both of you. @Chris you have helped me change my mindset and my business. Can't tell you how valuable you have been.

  • @thefutur

    @thefutur

    7 жыл бұрын

    thanks Mansi. appreciate it.

  • @GinDasCreative
    @GinDasCreative3 жыл бұрын

    I really got a lot out of this...connection first, building rapport...such great content and advice. Thank you. As a new graphic design student at the age of 49, this new chapter is exciting and daunting all at once. But I have found my passion, a d that's a cool thing!

  • @StephenLee529
    @StephenLee5297 жыл бұрын

    I can tell this is going to be a high value series....!

  • @ryubr7
    @ryubr77 жыл бұрын

    I already want episode 2!!!

  • @marsinafrica
    @marsinafrica6 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for these videos for us older designers. Appreciate them so much!

  • @crewzta
    @crewzta7 жыл бұрын

    Appreciate this Chris! Nice to see you discuss with a person in my age group. We are all the same, very powerful.

  • @liontoothvideo1565
    @liontoothvideo15657 жыл бұрын

    Another great video! Thank you for all the insights. I really appreciate the honesty and clarity in your productions.

  • @loudermarketinggroup8584
    @loudermarketinggroup85847 жыл бұрын

    This was so good...to be able to "listen in" on a high-level conversation like this is pretty darn amazing. Rebecca, thanks for being brave and a little bit vulnerable so that we could learn along with you.

  • @rebeccacheinemann

    @rebeccacheinemann

    7 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your comment. Much appreciated!

  • @jennbtlady
    @jennbtlady7 жыл бұрын

    This is the most perfect video for me so far! Thank you Chris and Rebecca! Heading to #2 now!

  • @elektromeha
    @elektromeha3 жыл бұрын

    I am 40 and I am thinking about business of design. This is a video defenetly for me.

  • @EthanMiller1
    @EthanMiller16 жыл бұрын

    Being a NYC fashion based web designer and in the same age bracket, I really love Rebecca's character. She reminds me of many of my acquaintances. Easy to understand where she's coming from. Im not a shy person whatsoever, but I really believe in the idea of personal level interaction for business. Looking forward to the next episode.

  • @thefutur

    @thefutur

    6 жыл бұрын

    Glad to hear. we are recording another episode on monday w/ a special guest.

  • @luciequenenni4510
    @luciequenenni45106 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this!! One thing this conversation made me realized is that now that I know (thanks to chris & team) how to ask the right question on a business level, I have forgotten to ask more human centered question (like what a day looks like in your shoes) and I think it's really important so I'm going to brainstorm a bit this and practice with people around! great content guys!! thanks!!

  • @heidigfx
    @heidigfx7 жыл бұрын

    Great video as always! I got work from Behance even though it's not really where I spend most of my time. For an introvert, any online exposure is a easy bonus you can't afford to lose.

  • @johnnyjourdan6986
    @johnnyjourdan69866 жыл бұрын

    OH MY GOSH! This is exactly what I'm needing hear. Great stuff!

  • @matthiascieslik5301
    @matthiascieslik53017 жыл бұрын

    GREAT EPISODE - I love the color Grading this time - Clean, sharp but very Filmlike - not to bleached out. - very very nice!!!

  • @jabulaniharvey-stinkycheese
    @jabulaniharvey-stinkycheese6 жыл бұрын

    conversations lead to relationships.....the cornerstone of interaction is learning about each other. wonderful interview

  • @pitershmitter9997
    @pitershmitter99977 жыл бұрын

    Insane video quality, pleasure to watch. Also love content, as always.

  • @SharonDeCaro
    @SharonDeCaro5 жыл бұрын

    I love this whole series, Chris. I appreciate the interview with Rebecca and all the info you share. You rock! I went to San Diego City City College and studied design. I also studied programming and web development way back when. Now, I'm going back to school to study Motion Design because I want to move into the future. I'd love to do videos like this, but I don't feel confident doing it. Putting yourself out there, sharing information, entertaining and educating is the way to go and what I want to do.

  • @thefutur

    @thefutur

    5 жыл бұрын

    SDCC

  • @avian6051
    @avian60515 жыл бұрын

    Takeaways: 7:03 Seek opportunities to genuinely help people by building rapport. Follow up by putting reminders in your calendar. 12:42 Be strategic about what leads you chase. Be sure to stick to your margins. 14:02 Your take-home salary is not your profit. Profit is what is left on top of that. Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold - Overhead = Profit. 17:52 If you need work, you shouldn't turn up your nose to Behance. 19:44 Search for people on Behance who are in your domain, get inspiration and compete with them. 20:28 The World is Run By Search. Optimize your titles, tags, and description. 25:14 Elay Cohen: Selling through curiosity. Build rapport, understand the problem, then offer services as help. 🔴 How To Get More Sales- Selling Through Curiosity 28:20 Lose the sales spiel when you're initially talking to the client. Aim to understand. Keep asking open ended What, Why, How to dig deeper as to what their root problem is. "What are some of the challenges you're facing right now?" 32:41 Action item: Practice the art of conversation. Talk to everyone and practice open ended questions. Do this until it's second nature. 34:12 Get rid of your ulterior motive to be wholly present and genuine. Make your first priority to learn about them. 37:52 Listen wholly to the other person and reflect back, sum up their thoughts to validate you and them. Thank you Chris.

  • @RonaldSurya
    @RonaldSurya7 жыл бұрын

    Looking forward to this series

  • @ladyartistejte4076
    @ladyartistejte40766 жыл бұрын

    Awesome Chris!

  • @megan_mackenzie
    @megan_mackenzie3 жыл бұрын

    Binging this series today!!! I am so thankful for Rebecca's courage.

  • @thefutur

    @thefutur

    3 жыл бұрын

    We are too

  • @mequable
    @mequable5 жыл бұрын

    When I was little and I started to enroll into my years of art education, I thought I was super smart to pick arts. Almost all my relatives have been actors, and I thought I was picking a job where I can draw and hide myself behind my drawings and never need to show my face. Years ago I realized how wrong I have been, and how the work starts from the self, otherwise it just doesn't happen well. Only when I started paying attention to who am I, I was able to produce better work. But it took me ages to figure that's the path - the other was a path of laziness basically and hiding behind stuff.

  • @DANAMIONLINE
    @DANAMIONLINE7 жыл бұрын

    Dope! This video was is very appropriate for my wife and I as we’re started our agency. We’ve recently had conversations about client outreach. Thank you for sharing this video. I look forward to more in this series.

  • @osirism.8561
    @osirism.85616 жыл бұрын

    Awesome content. You always have the right questions to make people think Chris. Cheers!

  • @thefutur

    @thefutur

    6 жыл бұрын

    if you ask the right questions, you don't have to say much.

  • @DavidTorresArt
    @DavidTorresArt6 жыл бұрын

    So many gems to take away from this!

  • @thefutur

    @thefutur

    6 жыл бұрын

    yay!

  • @aleksandarmitic2016
    @aleksandarmitic20167 жыл бұрын

    All of those episodes are really great! ☺ I would love to see some freelancer next and how would you help him to grow his business. Maybe someone from a small country with bad economy or something...

  • @RalphIbrahim
    @RalphIbrahim6 жыл бұрын

    I am just amazed by the content quality of this channel. Thank you Chris. I wish best of luck Rebecca.

  • @thefutur

    @thefutur

    6 жыл бұрын

    have you watched ep. 2-4?

  • @nat7x7
    @nat7x76 жыл бұрын

    This is fantastic, and so timely - I am only a few weeks short of 50 so I guess everything you say still applies :-) Thank you both, love you. Chris, I wanted to add I only came across your channel a few days ago and finding it invaluable in so many ways. You are fast becoming my second favourite Vietnamese-origin youtuber (I am sorry but NOone beats Master Wong! and that sixpack omg ;-) He'd make a great inspirational guest don't you think. All the best x

  • @zeno5235
    @zeno52357 жыл бұрын

    I'm 32 and after watch this, it make me more confidence to start my own business that i love, design graphic the one i want to developed more far away, i start next month, this month will be the last month i work as an employer

  • @thefutur

    @thefutur

    7 жыл бұрын

    it's never too late. follow your heart's desire.

  • @dorisw2507
    @dorisw25073 жыл бұрын

    I'm 40 and I feel really dry wasting my time in a career I hate. I work with a lot of young people and I realize my heart is still just as young, open and curious as theirs. As long as I don't let that part of me die, I can make this shift.

  • @Bingleheimer
    @Bingleheimer6 жыл бұрын

    I really enjoyed this content. Thank you, Chris and Rebecca.

  • @thefutur

    @thefutur

    6 жыл бұрын

    Glad to hear.

  • @christopherpoon5158
    @christopherpoon51586 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for this video. I'm looking back at my 16-year career after having watching this and I feel like I don't know anything. Time to reflect on my current path and identify more problems.

  • @thefutur

    @thefutur

    6 жыл бұрын

    we're in a state of perpetual growth. don't look at where you are with too much judgement.

  • @ericle8289
    @ericle82897 жыл бұрын

    Once again, so much value. Gonna get crackin' on my Behance game

  • @Poohbify
    @Poohbify7 жыл бұрын

    Wait... this is unbelievable for ONLY ep. 1 This is the best video I've come across in a very long time.

  • @thefutur

    @thefutur

    7 жыл бұрын

    glad to hear.

  • @ericvutran4140
    @ericvutran41407 жыл бұрын

    Good stuff Chris!

  • @AlsoKnownAsPhil
    @AlsoKnownAsPhil7 жыл бұрын

    Excellent! Chris you are just great! Your insights and the way you are articulating the whole process is really inspiring. Thank you. I have started asking questions to strangers without the (sale) agenda and yes it does make a huge difference.

  • @thefutur

    @thefutur

    7 жыл бұрын

    AlsoKnownAs Phil super.

  • @Ravenlight_303
    @Ravenlight_3036 жыл бұрын

    Thank-You SO MUCH! This is EXTREMELY helpful as I am in a very similar situation.

  • @AnatolyKhalizev
    @AnatolyKhalizev6 жыл бұрын

    Everybody writing about age. I am 31 and just 7 months in the US trying to go into web design and development field. Want to network more, create strong portfolio better than I have. And get a job in some company or to grow as a freelancer.

  • @victorchisun
    @victorchisun7 жыл бұрын

    AMAZING SUPER VALUABLE EPISODE

  • @gloriatibavisco1760
    @gloriatibavisco17607 жыл бұрын

    Great video ! Chris you are my mentor , I have a lot of respect for you as a businessman in the Graphic design industry .

  • @thefutur

    @thefutur

    7 жыл бұрын

    thanks Gloria.

  • @rebeccacheinemann
    @rebeccacheinemann2 жыл бұрын

    2021 Update: I had a banner year in 2020. Keep at it folks because it all comes together with time. My first 2 years were the hardest, but once you gain 2-3 solid clients that's all I needed to keep it rolling nicely. Last year I doubled my income (along with a few freelancers). This year I'm taking it slower-as we moved to Nashville. But the nice thing is that all my clients came with me without a hiccup. I love being able to work from anywhere in my home studio. Just keep at it and work to get those corporate clients - most importantly get on their Preferred Vendor list. Then once you're in you're in!

  • @aivislideks9478
    @aivislideks94787 жыл бұрын

    Excellent content as always! I'm not even close to age of 40 but definitely learned a lot. Keep that knowledge and experience coming. Thank you Chris and team behind the scenes! Also big thanks to Rebecca for shearing your story! Looking forward for Ep. 2. Much love from Latvia!

  • @thefutur

    @thefutur

    7 жыл бұрын

    thanks buddy.

  • @ellabanez2010
    @ellabanez20106 жыл бұрын

    Really great advice! I think I need to also start to practice to start conversation to have a genuine interest in people, to give value to them

  • @thefutur

    @thefutur

    6 жыл бұрын

    try it and see how it changes the way you interact with clients.

  • @Karagami
    @Karagami6 жыл бұрын

    You got me at Creative Director! I need this in my life !

  • @MJILLUSTRATES
    @MJILLUSTRATES7 жыл бұрын

    Thank you. This was very insightful. Thank you :)

  • @taayeh
    @taayeh7 жыл бұрын

    Cool talk, cool context really valuable

  • @webpresent
    @webpresent6 жыл бұрын

    I love this talk.

  • @indapitkanen
    @indapitkanen7 жыл бұрын

    "Talk to strangers".. maybe you can make an episode about it, like what can of questions about others that is commonly socially accepted and which ones are not. I'am naturally very interested in people and used to be pretty outspoken but often I found that people especially from certain culture (not trying to generalized, just my own experience) that I've met are kind of holding back if not felt suspicious when being asked further about themselves or they life, that is with pure social talks - no business motive or goals at all (In fact, although now i'm kinda interested to look into business aspect, I mostly don't enjoy and tend to hold back when I can sense people approach me with hidden business intention in social meet up, so I don't know if I wanna do that). So, it kinda funny to see you suggest that. I'm thinking, about the 'being interested failure' -if it's accurate to call so-, is it maybe about the approach? Or the type or questions that being used are inappropriate? Cultural, or anything else? So, that'd be nice to see if you can elaborate the suggestion.

  • @thefutur

    @thefutur

    7 жыл бұрын

    try to be helpful. help someone who is lost, confused... practice the art of small talk.

  • @Skargar
    @Skargar Жыл бұрын

    The end was a huge gold-nugget! Thanks so much! I have to try and see if that works, because so far I get no responses 😪

  • @timetravelvictim
    @timetravelvictim6 жыл бұрын

    Oh I remember Netscape! Netscape Navigator and Microsoft Front page, Bro! LOL. Great video!

  • @dmanakell
    @dmanakell7 жыл бұрын

    Chris, Love this channel. I wish more creative industries did the same thing.

  • @thefutur

    @thefutur

    7 жыл бұрын

    ❤️u2.

  • @paulcompton123
    @paulcompton1236 жыл бұрын

    So good.

  • @GVSS11
    @GVSS113 жыл бұрын

    Very useful conversation. Helped me to learn many things. Thank you so much

  • @tasmandroneracersaotearoa5526
    @tasmandroneracersaotearoa55267 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for featuring us that are in the second half of our lives. Respect!!

  • @tasmandroneracersaotearoa5526

    @tasmandroneracersaotearoa5526

    7 жыл бұрын

    Any chance of featuring someone who has been a creative all their lives and has decided to quit the day job they hate to use their creative skills to start a new career?

  • @thefutur

    @thefutur

    7 жыл бұрын

    next up on the deck are young bucks. i'll circle back to other types when we have time.

  • @shopgirlkc
    @shopgirlkc7 жыл бұрын

    I'm really glad I found this channel.

  • @thefutur

    @thefutur

    7 жыл бұрын

    shopgirlkc hi 👋.

  • @RobertPetras

    @RobertPetras

    7 жыл бұрын

    So did I 🙌

  • @shopgirlkc

    @shopgirlkc

    7 жыл бұрын

    The Futur Hi! 🖑 I commented on the part 1 video with Ben Burns about class backgrounds. I know that is an older video, so you may not see the comment. Anyway, the point is class background is something that you may want to start exploring in some interviews. It will take you to interesting places. Like I said, I love this channel and am really enjoying going through the videos. Thanks for making them!

  • @thefutur

    @thefutur

    7 жыл бұрын

    what do you mean class background? can you expand on this?

  • @shopgirlkc

    @shopgirlkc

    7 жыл бұрын

    Sure. What I mean is which class did someone grow up in such as poverty, working class, middle class, upper middle class, and upper class. I recommend reading "Class Matters" by bell hooks to understand more, but in general our parent's socioeconomic status as we were growing up determines so much about us and cuts through everything including identify, values, worldview, etc. The lessons our parents taught us, how we feel about money, what we do with the money we earn (aka how we spend, save, and invest or squander), how we treat other people, what we value, and more is influenced by our class background. I can also recommend Stokely Carmichael, "Wired for Wealth" by Drs. Brad and Ted Klontz, and Pierre Bourdieu especially "Distinction." You and I might not be able to relate about our shared experiences based on race, gender, sexual orientation, (because we are different in those immutable characteristics) etc., but if we were of the same class, class cuts through all of that and we could relate to each other on that level despite the differences in every other category. To use your language, class would be our connector. Since we live in such a class-based society, our class backgrounds are at the crux of our identity, so when you're speaking to your designers about why they charge a certain amount for a logo (i.e. $50 instead of 50K, which was the topic of discussion in the other video), I think it is really important to note and study how class influences those different mindsets becasue the influence is profound. More profound than I realized before I read all those texts I've recommended to you. I think you will be particularly interested to learn how class influences our thinking and psychology, so I think you might like starting with "Wired for Wealth." It will blow your mind.

  • @rockstarkate78
    @rockstarkate786 жыл бұрын

    Just a quick thought- I've been watching a lot of your older videos lately and sometimes you have a multi-part episode like this, but KZread for some reason never skips to the second part after part 1. It's trying to send me to part 3 but I want part 2! So I will go search for it in a minute. Anyway, my idea is if you have a multi-part episode, can you put links to the other parts in the descriptions? Thanks so much, I really enjoy the content.

  • @aoxenuk
    @aoxenuk7 жыл бұрын

    really hope I look that good at that age ♥

  • @thefutur

    @thefutur

    7 жыл бұрын

    me too.

  • @93FilmsandMedia
    @93FilmsandMedia2 жыл бұрын

    I’m 39. And glad I found this

  • @DonPediciniJr
    @DonPediciniJr7 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for posting this. I am 47 and as of this coming Oct. 31st I will be losing my job at a magazine I have held for the last 13.5 years. They are restructuring and at this point I need to look for other employment. This gives me hope that I have not seen the end of my career but only a different path.

  • @thefutur

    @thefutur

    7 жыл бұрын

    one door closes. another will open. have faith.

  • @DonPediciniJr

    @DonPediciniJr

    7 жыл бұрын

    The Futur exactly with your videos I am becoming stronger!

  • @DonPediciniJr

    @DonPediciniJr

    6 жыл бұрын

    The other door opened at 2:00pm est yesterday. A job that cane out of nowhere wasn’t posted and after soeaking with the owner and AD at 8:30 am I had it at 2:00 pm