The Futur with Chris Do4 Syys 2025

Free Work That Actually Pays w/ Troy Plota | Ep 377

From Atlanta studios to Hollywood sets to inventing new technology, Troy Plota has built a career on persistence and reinvention. In this conversation with Chris Do, he shares how he went from organizing model books to shooting celebrities, the $35K day that changed everything, and the app that transformed still photos into living motion. But the story doesn’t stop there. Troy opens up about clients who refused to pay, platforms that exploited his work, and why he believes DAOs could finally give artists ownership and fair compensation. If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to build, lose, and rebuild again in the creative industry, this episode is for you. Timestamps: (00:00) – Intro (03:29) – Shooting Mariah Carey and Usher (05:00) – Fashion “testing” explained (09:37) – $250 shoots to $35K payday (11:12) – Free work lands a big client (13:33) – Catalog jobs and cashflow struggles (15:58) – Tony Braxton photos used without pay (20:21) – Playboy shoots: nine lights, full precision (22:16) – Investor backs out of VR startup (23:54) – Beta launch earns $230K (24:37) – App turns stills into motion (26:54) – Slammed-fist meeting with acquirers (38:21) – Platforms profit while creators don’t (45:50) – Where to Learn More Check Out Today's Guest, Troy Plota: Website: https://troyplota.com Plotaverse (his app/platform): https://plotaverse.com X (Twitter): @troyplota Instagram: @Plotagraph Check out The Futur: Website: https://www.thefutur.com/ Courses: https://www.thefutur.com/shop LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-futur/ Podcasts: https://thefutur.com/podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefuturishere/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theFuturisHere/ Twitter/X: https://x.com/thefuturishere TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thefuturishere YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/thefuturishere Check out Chris Do: Website: https://zaap.bio/thechrisdo LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thechrisdo/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BizOfDesign Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thechrisdo/ Twitter/X: https://x.com/thechrisdo TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thechrisdo Threads: https://www.threads.net/@thechrisdo Behance: https://www.behance.net/chrisdo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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In this episode, Chris Do sits down with Jodie Cook for a wide-ranging conversation about playing the long game in business, relationships, and life. They unpack the difference between short-term wins...

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How to Beat the Competition Without Lowering Your Prices w/ Chris Do | Ep 415

In this episode, Chris Do challenges the belief that creative work is a commodity and explains why lowering prices is rarely the right solution. He reframes competition through the lens of imagination...

24 Tammi 6min

Turning Life’s Hardest Moments Into Growth w/ Dr. John Demartini| Ep 414

In this episode, Chris Do sits down with Dr. John Demartini for a wide-ranging conversation on human perception, trauma, and the power of reframing life experiences. Dr. Demartini shares his extraordi...

22 Tammi 48min

The Secret Behind Authentic Personal Branding w/ Mo Ismail| Ep 413

In this episode, Chris Do and Mo Ismail explore why personal branding works best when it starts with generosity rather than self-promotion. They break down how leading with genuine care lowers defense...

17 Tammi 7min

Why Creatives Struggle With Feedback w/ Jule Kim | Ep 412

In this episode, Chris Do and Jule Kim unpack why feedback is both essential and emotionally difficult for creatives. Drawing from decades of teaching, coaching, and public critique, they explore the ...

15 Tammi 1h 29min

How to Market Your Services the Right Way w/ Chris Do | Ep 411

In this episode, Chris Do breaks down why most creatives struggle to market their services effectively—and how that changes in 2026. He explains the critical difference between designing for “anyone” ...

10 Tammi 13min

The Business of Design Systems and Standards w/ Jesse Reed | Ep 410

In this episode, Chris Do sits down with designer, publisher, and entrepreneur Jesse Reed to explore the intersection of design systems, business, and long-term creative impact. Jesse shares his journ...

8 Tammi 1h 11min

The Marketing Genius of Better Call Saul w/ Chris Do | Ep 409

In this episode, Chris Do breaks down a powerful lesson on positioning, marketing, and sales using a scene from the TV series Better Call Saul as an unexpected case study. By analyzing Saul Goodman’s ...

3 Tammi 11min