The Futur with Chris Do23 Loka 2025

Why Talent Isn’t Enough w/ Simon Squibb | Ep 391

In this episode, Chris Do sits down with entrepreneur and philanthropist Simon Squibb to explore the imbalance between talent and opportunity. Together, they discuss how people can break through systemic barriers, the importance of resilience in creative fields, and why access—not ability—often determines success. They reflect on Simon’s viral “What’s Your Dream?” project, the lessons he’s learned from mentoring others, and how creative education can become more inclusive. If you’ve ever questioned how to turn your skills into real opportunities, this conversation delivers unfiltered clarity and practical wisdom. Timestamps (00:00) - Intro (02:10) - The Real Tests of Resilience (04:42) - Building a Personal Brand (07:28) - Getting Paid Speaking Gigs (10:15) - How Representation Creates Access (13:09) - Mentoring Young Designers Online (16:45) - Why Women Hesitate to Apply (19:52) - Fame Over Craft Discussion (23:17) - Creating a Creator Accelerator (27:44) - How to Price Creative Work (31:55) - Overcoming Imposter Syndrome (36:20) - Freelancer to Business Owner Journey (41:08) - Social Media Exposure Ethics (45:50) - Diversity in Art Education (50:32) - Why Minorities Lack Visibility (55:04) - Cultural Expectations and Creativity (59:58) - Representation and Role Models (01:05:17) - How Simon Picks Dreamers (01:10:23) - The Doorbell of Dreams Idea (01:15:42) - Luck vs Hard Work Mindset (01:21:50) - What Defines Good Design (01:28:12) - Art vs Design in Practice (01:34:25) - Mentorship That Scales Globally (01:38:40) - Final Reflections on Opportunity Check out today's guest, Simon Squibb: LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/simonsquibb YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/SimonSquibb Website: https://simonsquibb.com/ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/simonsquibb/?hl=en 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: ⁠⁠⁠⁠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:⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/thechrisdo⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok:⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@thechrisdo⁠⁠⁠⁠ Threads:⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.threads.net/@thechrisdo⁠⁠⁠⁠ Zaap: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://zaap.bio/thechrisdo⁠⁠⁠⁠ Clubhouse:⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.clubhouse.com/@thechrisdo⁠⁠⁠⁠ Behance: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.behance.net/chrisdo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Playing the Long Game in Business and Life w/ Jodie Cook | Ep 416

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...

29 Tammi 1h 16min

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