Whatever you think, think the opposite.

Your relationship with money, how you see yourself and your clients, will determine the kind of business you will have. In western culture, it can be taboo to talk about money. “The love of money is the root of all kinds of evil”. The Labor Theory of Value states: the economic value of a good or service is determined by the total amount of "socially necessary labor" required to produce it.

It is no wonder then that many creative professionals have a difficult time running a profitable business. We tie value to labor, feel guilty about making money, and if something is easy for us, we can’t internally reconcile the conflict of charging more.

How do you build your business?

The goal of all businesses is to charge more, do the best work, provide the best service, for fewer clients.

How can you charge more?:

• Automatically filter out poor fits who can’t afford you
• Attract clients who have big problems that need solving
• Be perceived as an expert (why else could they charge this much?)
• Be allowed to lead the engagement/given control
• Reduce competition by specializing
• Hire best-in-class staff
• Allow you and your team to do their best work

In this workshop, you’ll learn:

• Art of asking questions
• Communication: Learning how to listen
• Objection handling
• Money conversation (Pro-ACT)
• Perfect one-page proposal (ROT)
• Painless pricing—a guide on what to use when
• Four types of clients

• Sole proprietor (service professional), small to medium sized creative agencies, creative entrepreneurs in growth mode
• Starting or currently running a creative business
• In-house agency team members involved in business operations

Location/Venue

The Loading Bay | Techspace

25 Luke Street

Shoreditch, London, EC2A 4DS

Schedule

• 8:30am Check-in (Local Time)
• 9am–6pm (8 hour workshop time)
• 15 minute breaks (2)
• 30 minute lunch (Included)

FAQs

Are there any ticket discounts?

• Futur Pro Members get 30% off, 15% off for video tier pro members.
• Multi-workshop - Attending more than one workshop?
• Groups of 3 or more - See tickets labeled "Group 3+"
• Contact support@thefutur.com for discount codes if you qualify.

Is my ticket refundable?

• Ticket purchases are refundable only for special cases after Jan 30, 2023

Will these workshops be recorded or live streamed? Will they be published?

• We will be recording these workshops for short video edits that we will post on our social media channels.
• The workshops will not be live streamed.
• The workshop recordings will not be available for review or online sale.

What else is included?

• Coffee/tea/water/snacks
• Lunch
• Worksheets
• Shared cloud-document for group notes
• Separate Meet-ups TBD

Testimonials

"It was a treat to attend the Chris Do workshop in Sydney. A great opportunity to step out from the day-to-day and listen to a world-class expert, who prompts you to look at things differently, remind you to never undersell experience and efficient processes as telling a good story along the way."

—Julie Furlong - CEO & Founder | Bespoke Marketing Strategy

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"We filled the front rows, with our minds burning to learn and notebooks at the ready. At times the room was full of tension, confronting lessons, Chris was direct, energetic & passionate about helping creatives.

If it were not for him, I would not have had the privilege to work with global brands like @CultureKings and @CocaCola."

—Dain Walker - Founder & Principal | rivyl Branding and Design

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"They don’t teach you this stuff at Uni, but as a business owner, entrepreneur (or practitioner for that matter) we are all in the field of marketing - helping people solve a problem, their problem. And it’s not about selling, lying or manipulation. It’s really about having a simple, genuine conversation, H2H (human to human)."

—Aldrin (Buzz) Ocsing - Physiotherapist | Pro Form Physiotherapy

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"It was truly an innovative & eye-opening workshop that provided each and every attendee with an inventory of information regarding business, entrepreneurship, creativity and philosophy too. Should you get the chance to participate—we highly suggest you do so!"

—Anthony Mayer - Founder & Director | Online is Easy

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"Just spent an incredible day learning from @theChrisDo at his Brand & Business Bootcamp. My head is full of new ideas and concepts it could explode! This man is an absolute gift to creatives in business who I have learned so much from over the years. If it's one thing I learned from today, it's that I'm not thinking big enough. So I guess it's time to 10x this popsicle stand."

—Melissa Martin - Photographer & Personal Branding Guidance

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"What an absolute joy it was to learn from this man yesterday. The biggest takeaway was learning to ask more questions and shutting up. I recommend his content to anyone in the creative industry in particular. But honestly his techniques can be used for anything."

—Brok Neilsen - Managing Director | Together Agency

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"Let me tell you, there are not many people I could sit for 6 hours straight and listen to speak, but Chris is one of them. Honestly, lately I have been feeling pretty defeated in my business and have had moments where I thought I should just give it up and go back to working for someone else. Today, my mindset changed completely. I am more motivated than ever.

So, thank you for all of the education and knowledge you provide, and the way you impact peoples lives!"

—Kate Walsham - Branding Designer | Two Creativ

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"Chris is a big inspiration because pursuing a career in creativity, especially as an Asian, is often met with stigma. Thanks for showing us creatives what’s possible and to value ourselves more. I also got some great insights into sales (an area I would often neglect) and learning about H2H (human to human) interaction."

—Kim Tran-Flores - Modern Calligraphy Artist | kimlligraphy

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"Chris shared >that< he started his YouTube channel at the age of 42 in 2014. He now has over 2 million subscribers, sharing it’s never too late to start: If you still have air in your lungs, blood in your veins, you have not missed your shot."

—Leanne Hughes - Business and Performance Consultant

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