How to Generate Leads & Get Your 1st Client

Join Chris Do and Mo Ismail as they discuss proven strategies for generating leads and kickstarting your creative career. Explore the importance of choosing your focus, committing to your craft, and establishing your professional reputation. Learn practical tips for networking, showcasing your work, and positioning yourself for success in the competitive creative industry. Whether you're a designer, photographer, or videographer, this episode offers valuable insights to help you navigate the path to your first gig.
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[@jasonpierce2024]

"When you open the door for doubt to come in, it comes in." Whoa. Must have belief and conviction in what you do

[@xrystalskyes2838]

You all have biology greater than any flu you’d ever thought to be afraid of. Don’t test for Covid to “prove” a pandemic case! You are the pilot of your vehicle and trample all odds without the traps and tricks.

[@mollybaylan2730]

Whenever I see a new The Futur video like this, I click and watch it 3 times in three ways: 1st - Hear the content/conversation for the first time and spot the valuable parts 2nd - Take notes and absorb the lessons more 3rd - Find inspiration with the colors, fonts, and video elements for my own content As always, thank you Chris and the team! 😎

[@thefutur]

Thank you x3

[@saaljoshua1]

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[@adevikthur]

"The better your work, the less you have to market and sell" 8:20 Even though I'm nowhere near the peak of my career yet, I realised people started reaching out to me themselves when I put in more effort to improve my craft. This is very true!

[@carljohnson-uc6qm]

Saturation does not exist for the artist who's work can drive obsession! Divine T Fonkems

[@adevikthur]

@@carljohnson-uc6qm Great lines right there!

[@skeizie]

Loved the part when Chris said "Your work sucks!", and in my opinion, hearing that is absolutely necessary for lots of designers.

[@abdullahiowolabi5317]

Haha😄

[@NrHrh]

The most valuable and actionable step by step video ever. And for free? I'm so grateful for this lesson

[@thefutur]

Appreciate it

[@patricknyingi]

Chris is out here giving us information we pay for . Thanks for the work you do man.

[@thefutur]

You bet

[@jencreativemedia]

I been following him since day 1, and I love all he's done for designers.

[@Bands740]

Happy to be a member from The Futur Accelerator group program ;)

[@searchbug]

Chris and Mo, great video! Identifying your target audience is key to effective lead generation. Tailoring your marketing and sales efforts to meet their needs increases your chances of success. Keep up the awesome work!

[@designsbypab]

Thank you so much for this Chris! A friend of mine just told me something similar earlier today. And you mentioning it again its an extra validation! I agree that this strategy is very good for getting extra clients (and more money) for any creative business you're into. Thanks once again!

[@Rebecca_Spirits]

I'm in this era of my future business. Thank you for this! This makes me feel like I'm on the right track. I've spent three months working for a spirit marketing agency to eventually make my own. My goal is to make my own agency in 3 years :) 🙏

[@thefutur]

Good luck!

[@steevoh7186]

What do you mean by 'spirit'?

[@Rebecca_Spirits]

@@steevoh7186 alcoholic beverages :)

[@thecameraman563]

So thankful for a channel like this!

[@maruphibrahim8230]

In a world where there is a lot of Information, getting wisdom is scarce and that is what this video just give to me: Wisdom. Thank you for sharing this

[@johnmbevo7490]

You know these guys are Masters by how articulate they are.❤

[@plicool]

You can see Chris genuinely loves sharing information that helps people become better. A Legend ❤️

[@felixquansah5214]

Much needed video…I’m transitioning from Logo design to Web and I could relate to Chris’ story on pivoting. It’s an uncomfortable feeling moving from brand identity which I’m very confident in to something new but I’m willing to learn more. Thanks futur team 🙏

[@michaelmoyer1762]

Just finished my second watch through this and I'm still pinching myself that we get this stuff for free. Chris, thanks so much for the value you provide.

[@abdullahsaka7302]

These videos always bring out things in me - it's like they knw where i'm at and they're addressing me. As always. thanks to Chris and the whole futur crew

[@vandymajor]

Thank you Chris. You are the best.

[@sp_dezine]

Such a great content. Much appreciation for such a clear picture and breaking down things in so simpler ways.

[@Iniiaki]

Taking notes like craaaazy! Love your content, is inspiring, helpful and practical.

[@mensarkose]

Such great timing for me, this is what I am thinking about...

[@dainiusbarauskis7654]

Deep, insightful and full of value. You can only guess what the Futur'e has in store for you, but there's no doubt it will be exciting.

[@joshholladay4809]

Love this. So awesome. Thank you.

[@thankjeb]

I love you guy’s relationship so much haha amazing chemistry and as always a phenomenally delivered message. Thank you!!

[@munezstudio8300]

Love you Chris, you are the one who taught me how to learn things.

[@tobiakande5367]

The only thing I don't like about videos from the Futur is that you can't binge-watch them. Each video is packed with so much value, that you have to sit down with a pen and notepad; pause, write, ponder and scheme. Best thing I've discovered in the past year.

[@lordyadi]

The ultimate answer to what I was looking for!!!!!

[@tarun_since_1995]

This was very informative Chris. Thank you

[@liquidgroove]

This is a phenomenal video. Saved to favourites to watch a few more times. I want to develop “supreme confidence”. I’m coming from a place of lack and bad habits. To shake the stagnation and to start building the first blocks of confidence I feel I need to work on my body. To start feeling stronger and in shape. I’m also listening to/reading the work of Joe Dispenza to help shift mindset and perspective. From this I’m learning that negative thinking can be an addictive habit. A big takeaway from this video is actually dedicating the time to do the work. I have more to say - but I will leave it here for now. Thank you.

[@thekingsdiet]

Love it! Act in faith toward the vision that you see

[@gametube8914]

Loved the video and specially the parts in which chris got its first client

[@4rt240]

Thank you guys!

[@lateefsolomon9679]

Thank you for sharing this great content

[@fatmaelkotamy378]

very informative, Thank you Chris for this.

[@jencreativemedia]

Chris Thank You, for all your current videos and quest. I am so happy that you're sharing the recipe to the meal. Finally, it doesn't seam as everything magically aligns for an designer.. You have to try differently things and not give up as your pitch that you were giving to other companies, and how long it takes. Thank You!

[@thefutur]

You’re very welcome.

[@theospeciale]

Loved this. The best analogy I could make of this is with food. A good restaurant the servers amazing meals don't make much effort in marketing. They just that good! People will line up to eat what they're cooking.

[@dumisanimacdonald3519]

If only KZbin had the feature of liking a video couple times because this is so helpful. Thank you Chris and the crew.

[@stephentrades61]

It's so funny because this is exactly where am at. Just shift from brand identity design to UI UX design and I started brainstorming how to get my first client. Thank you for this gem

[@TheSkillBuilderX]

I know you are 100% truthful by the simple fact that this video was awesome.

[@worldoflewisjames9069]

This is amazing, thank you for sharing!

[@tanushaarma]

Always always every single time, I get from your videos exactly what I needed ❤. Thanks & Regards, Tanu

[@carbellsarfo]

Thanks a lot Chris for sharing.

[@akaisasori1052]

I have definitely found it to be true that re-wording the way we approach the client about your services without asking them for the sale. I can see the anxiety in my new prospects' eyes. It looked like they wanted to say yes to whatever the ask may be. At the very least accept some good value that doesn't feel salesy. Empathetic Selling is the only way to win deals more effectively

[@aforeverman30]

This was perfect, I was wondering about this myself. Great answers

[@bryangrunauer]

11:52 this is PERFECT! I know it isn't to be used word by word, but it definitely sets some guidelines on how to escape the "how much for XYZ job?" talk that clients usually start with. In short, thank you :)

[@altinoalexandre8993]

Damn Chris such a great video man, I'm a big fan. I did pause the video to reach out to a more experient designer to do what Mo did. I'm already a student from the Accelerator and going to be part of the pro group. Cheers!!

[@The_Villi]

Amazing content as always @chris! Thanks so much.

[@thefutur]

My pleasure!

[@MbonisiM]

8:12 this is the best video ever that everything said here do apply to me, i have watched the video from you but this is the awesome one. Thank you ❤

[@TeriMoten]

Great information! I love the part, and it was a gut check, about how I spend my spare time.

[@tarekrashid5580]

Love the thumbnail! And yes the content too.

[@CinnamonMay30]

Wow this game i never thought I would hear Chris. From yours truly Cinnamon May.

[@tahero9089]

I really loved this video. I recently actually spoke to a client and I thought I was about to get them and everything seemed good and they agreed to everything but they didn't get back to us. My partner said the person who we spoke to was not the person who makes the decision whether they take us on or not. How do we communicate to someone who isn't the contract "decider"?

[@clap4331]

I’m Grateful for this information

[@kamaldmomoh]

Reallly just want to help with the algorithm, I love this videos ❤

[@ahmedcompak]

Tbh, I love when mo is here

[@jay7bah]

Generally speaking my favourite futur videos have Mo Vs Chris in some capacity. Agreed. More.

[@johnmbevo7490]

❤😂

[@thefutur]

He brings the fire.

[@ahmedcompak]

@@thefutur he is good at pointing to the struggles that we ( people who try to run a business in the creative field) face

[@abdullahiowolabi5317]

@@ahmedcompak yeah

[@liyaocreative]

Great content as always!

[@navidaahmed4655]

Excellent video. Pure gold

[@thefutur]

Much appreciated!

[@anasbinzia8066]

Really Appreciated!

[@muhammed_ajwad]

Thanks a lot man

[@rajveersinhparmar8327]

Great valuable and last thought would be appreciated.

[@MbonisiM]

I just think this is the strategy which I will use, doing what I love and creating content around it

[@user-dn1ch3ji1f]

Wow! I love this video!

[@imagicarolina]

Thank you ❤

[@austinsinger7565]

Doing the work is important, yet it's also important to visualize your desired result with a focus of what emotions you'd feel when that happens along with your vision.

[@gonick90]

This was so good

[@lahirurasnayake5285]

Hey Chris. I really like the way you think. I am working in an area totally not related to what you are doing (machine learning researcher/ computer architecture). But I really like what you are doing here. Just saying that your wisdom is cool 👍

[@thefutur]

Thank you. What you do sounds fascinating.

[@manifestaustinmegankelley7366]

thank you thank you thank you!

[@sircookson]

Chris you have great cheek bones, keep it up!

[@thefutur]

Haha. Thank you

[@technogirl121]

love these vids

[@anticonfidencegirl]

The 5 C’s from Mo are powerful

[@SHAVIM]

Awesome vid! This video actually provided really useful information and i learned a bunch of stuff. For example: Chris has six packs

[@thedesignergamer]

I like videos from you. But I REALLY liked this one. A lot of practical advice. At this point if I want to do something like this, all I have to do is just do it! Thanks!!!

[@thefutur]

Thank you

[@thedesignergamer]

No. Thank you!

[@mehadihasan5699]

Hey Chris, really interesting discussion. I want to know how many times you changed your pitch to perfect it to get client in a year?

[@gladysdepaz4153]

Glad I found you:)

[@deepkumar23229]

Hey Chris I really like your video and I want to say I am confused what service to provide bcz I am providing short form content services for 6 months but don’t get a single client and i also want to ask how to get clients without free trials?

[@OmisKass]

What about the organizational side of it (Processes, workflows, SOP's, etc.) is it necessary that at a certain point you had to hire an independent consultant or a consulting firm ?

[@marvelousbankole]

Thank you Chris for this. It is really appreciated. It takes a level of self-consciousness and awareness to be able to break free from the cycle of routine and work hard being uncomfortable to be better every single day. Once again, Thank you for the eye-opener.

[@SocialwithRocki]

I love this… your content is trash is my fave statement… of course I say it with love but in social media marketing world people get worked up about the algorithm and views and likes and I’m like do the work improve the content and things will flow ❤❤❤ great video as always

[@perezamigos]

I love you brother. That is all.

[@fatboywins]

I found the video, thanks guys!😊❤

[@Mordenaartje]

I love you two

[@listenergy]

Im doing this to the Futur

[@okbabrahimi1639]

i just love you and i think you're awesome

[@davidessien9605]

Hey Thanks!

[@thefutur]

Welcome!

[@vivekjagtap5327]

I think confidence comes from self awareness, if u r self aware then u realise ur strengths and weaknesses, u work on them, u hone them. Afterall rome isn't built in a day.

[@davidiousdesign]

I want to be Chris. 💯

[@terrifyingvoid8444]

hi, im just starting as freelancer and im not getting any client but because i dont know how to do it. I just spend my days on fiver and upwork

[@wddng]

great

[@MANXEONPRINTDISPLAY]

Something I don’t learn from my college

[@samanthascott4663]

Leaving a comment

[@eikonagrfxsmedia]

Everything I heard here makes sense. I'm pushing 60 years old, and have to come to terms that I f*cked off too much, got sidetracked, and didn't put in the work I needed to do to push myself to the level I wanted to be at. Then depression set in for 10 years from my mid 40's to my 50's after a disastrous divorce, had to settle for menial production jobs to Keep a roof over my head. After being bored to death at my last job, I finally told myself I'm going to get back into my first love, illustration. I'd get off at work at 3pm, take a quick 15 min nap then work on my illustration till I couldn't keep my eyes open. Then Covid hit, lost my job and had to do manual labor and small graphic design jobs to keep a roof over my head. Virtually unhireable by bigger companies because I came from a print background and I got caught with my pants down and didn't keep up on the trends, so here I am still freelancing, doing odd jobs, and barely keeping a roof over my head only by the grace of God. Watching videos like yours, jumping from one kind of graphic design job to the other. Web site here, social media for my only steady client, and I can't get enough work in one area to get really good at any of them. Not enough time or money to just focus on one thing and get really good at it. I started a social media page on FB called Siesta Key Music Scene just to practice at social media and I love live music and with what little downtime I have, I'd go out the key and hear some great music. It's starting to grow a bit. Haven't been at it very long but some national bands are starting to notice. Been shooting vids of the music, and editing as best I can in very little time promoting the local bands for nothing with shitty equipment, but I'm becoming exhausted and have to pull away just to work at cabinet painting, or something else similar just to keep the roof over my head. So here I am finally with the drive but with one foot out the door onto the streets. So maybe if anything, this will be a lesson to some younger people. Don't waste your youth... But I am listening, Chris. By all means use me as a negative example, lol. Everything you're saying is true. Maybe I need to start stalking you and others, till I drop dead or become homeless... Believe it or not, there's a certain amount of freedom at this point... It's do or die... By no means is this a sob story... I hope people look at this and see what you're saying is true. I did everything wrong. Work hard early on or you're gonna work really hard in the end...

[@CliqzHD]

Wow… I wish you all the best. It’s never too late your star can still shine. May you prosper in the things you’re doing now

[@eikonagrfxsmedia]

@@CliqzHD Thanks I appreciate it.

[@theseyikayode]

What video is this from 5:12

[@svengall6531]

Guys, you’re wrong ………. People are neurologically wired to see the future more positive than it actually is. Committing means the risk of failure in the future. This provoces subconsious anxiety. For the brain it is more save to remain in the realm of positive future dreams than actually introducing the risk of future failure. Thanks for all the business advise!

[@munyaticonsulting5492]

My Name is Grey Ashton i am busy mirroring Chris. and my Goal is to join the Future next year... See you in future

[@bethechange2770]

I am in the “Market” phase where I just need to get out there

[@rajthedev]

Make great products and services and you will never be without leads.

[@tarinvernon7007]

I had some companies that I talked to about overflow be like :No this is mine! All mine you go away! You client thief!" A year later they called ...yeah...about that".

[@Princely_Arts]

Okay good, first step is master your skill then create more until you are recognized for what you do.

[@carljohnson-uc6qm]

Saturation does not exist for the artist who's work can drive obsession! Divine T Fonkems

[@emanishregmi]

Who was your idol chris?

[@thefutur]

Kyle Cooper.