Posting consistently, telling better stories, doing everything right and still watching your growth stall is frustrating. For this milestone 200th episode, I sat down with Chris Do for a very honest conversation about what actually builds a personal brand when algorithms change and attention is harder than ever to earn.

We talked about identity before content, confidence before visibility, and why so many freelance designers and design business owners feel invisible online even when their work is strong. I also shared my own experiences as a creative CEO navigating content, positioning, and showing up as a brand and web designer without burning out or oversharing.

This conversation is less about hacks and more about clarity, intention, and building something that lasts if you care about how to get graphic design clients and grow a sustainable design business.

 

Listen to the episode here:

Spotify  –  Apple Podcasts

 

You will learn:

• • What most freelance designers miss before they start posting online
  • Why good content is not enough to attract the right clients anymore
  • How to build a personal brand that feels cohesive instead of scattered
  • What to share and what to keep private as a creative CEO
  • How to think long term as a design business owner

Grab a cup of coffee, your notes, and get ready to rethink how you show up, why you create content, and what kind of brand you actually want to build.

About Chris Do:
Chris Do is a self described loud introvert, Emmy award winning designer and educator, and the founder of The Futur, an education and content platform at the intersection of design, business, and personal branding. He is widely known for helping creatives build clarity, confidence, and sustainable businesses by strengthening their personal brand, communication, and thinking. His mission is to teach one billion people how to make a living doing what they love.

Connect with Chris
Website ⁠https://www.thefutur.com⁠
Instagram ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thechrisdo⁠
YouTube ⁠https://www.youtube.com/thefuturishere⁠
Book Pocket Full of Do ⁠https://www.thefutur.com/pocketfullofdo⁠

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