The Futur with Chris Do

Chris Do is the kind of host who will tell you exactly what you need to hear, even when it stings a little. As CEO of The Futur and an Emmy-winning creative director, he sits at a very specific intersection of design craft and business strategy that most creatives struggle to navigate on their own. The podcast -- over 400 episodes deep -- is a weekly conversation with entrepreneurs, designers, marketers, and thinkers who have figured out how to turn creative talent into sustainable careers. What makes this show especially valuable is how practical it gets. Chris does not deal in vague inspiration. He talks pricing, negotiation tactics, personal branding, client management, and the hard financial realities of running a design business. Episodes include detailed timestamps so you can jump straight to the parts that matter to you. The conversations go long and deep, often running past an hour, which gives guests room to share real stories rather than polished soundbites. Some episodes feature solo commentary from Chris where he breaks down a business concept or responds to audience questions with the same directness he brings to interviews. The show sits at the crossroads of design, marketing, and entrepreneurship, so it attracts a listener base that is not just designers but also freelancers, agency owners, and anyone trying to build something creative for a living. If you want to get better at the business side of design, Chris Do is probably your best teacher on any podcast platform right now.