How I Scaled My Creative Agency To $80M Business

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  • čas přidán 10. 07. 2024
  • In this video, I'll share how I scaled my creative agency to a $80 million business. I'll show you how to create a business that's sustainable and profitable, even during tough economic times.
    If you're looking for tips on how to scale your business, then this video is for you! By following these tips, you'll be able to build a successful agency that's able to stand the test of time. With my guidance, you'll be able to scale your agency to heights you never thought possible!
    I'll share with you all the lessons I've learned on how to create and run a successful creative agency. From setting up the right business framework to finding and hiring the right team, I'll teach you everything you need to achieve success in the creative industry!
    If you want to grow and scale your business, whether that's a creative firm, design agency or freelance empire this video breaks down the 3 Step Process Chris Do used to grow and launch his $80,000,000 Creative Agency.
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    0:00 How to scale yourself
    0:58 Training your team
    1:25 Free up your time
    1:43 What to look for
    2:00 Scaling your team
    8:13 Being a good entrepreneur

Komentáře • 977

  • @michaelleslie9957
    @michaelleslie9957 Před rokem +82

    Chris... pound for pound, one of the most concise and spectacularly solid explanation given by any creative professional in my 17 years working in the creative services ecosystem!

  • @atnsn
    @atnsn Před rokem +13

    "In order to be a good entrepreneur you have to be a good teacher" boom. Tons of value here, Chris. Thank you!

  • @venlard
    @venlard Před rokem +8

    This is perfect timing, man. I've almost deviated from my vision and dreams of making our agency work, but I've decided to stick with it, and now I'm watching you again, Chris. You've been helping me take my career and the agency to another level. And this is coming from a high-school dropout kid who didn't have much going on other than art until life clicked! Just a few months before the world flipped with covid 😅. Much love, man. Keep up the excellent work, and may god bless you and your team for all you've been giving back to the community.

  • @DJMDesign
    @DJMDesign Před 7 měsíci +2

    The most challenging always comes down to sales and account churn. Award winning agencies have a mindset other than the quantity game.

  • @bryangrunauer
    @bryangrunauer Před rokem +19

    Thanks Chris! I love these condensed, but not shorts-level content. I'm currently a solo freelancer trying to begin job outsourcing, very hard to let go but you adressed it many times and I know this is the next step

  • @nazmulalamnazim
    @nazmulalamnazim Před rokem +24

    I liked the way how the whole process is presented. I have been doing the same but what was missing is this '3 step process' framework. I read a book called The E-Myth, which is about 'why a business needs a system'. I believe this video and the book can be very helpful for any aspiring Entrepreneur who wants to start his own business. It is very easy to start a business, but it is very hard to maintain it.

    • @thefutur
      @thefutur  Před rokem +1

      It’s a good book from what I hear.

  • @SimonHoiberg
    @SimonHoiberg Před rokem +2

    Incredible insights as always 👏 Thank you for the amazing work you do!

  • @kuyajosiah
    @kuyajosiah Před rokem +1

    Love this form of content! Thank you Chris and The Futur Team!
    I've been watching videos from The Futur for 6 years now and it's amazing to see how they've adapted their content over the years to cater to their followers/subscribers forms of learning. From the long-form 1hr conversation/presentation style videos, to the mid-form tutorial/explainer/video essay style videos like these, to now shorts. The Futur arrived where they are today, becoming the model for all design agencies, because they built a culture where personal growth & development is at the top of their manifesto - not only for their clients, but for us the audience and, most importantly, their team. They should be the North Star for not only design agencies but any business looking to scale and grow.
    Thank you for the impact you're making :)

  • @priteeshjoshi
    @priteeshjoshi Před rokem +5

    Really helpful, Chris. I've been following your channel for a while now, and been trying to include a few tips into my own consulting firm. I look forward to more content from you.

  • @DonBrownII
    @DonBrownII Před rokem +3

    so much vaue in this channel. love it.

  • @gabrieloflaherty9187
    @gabrieloflaherty9187 Před rokem +1

    The value I get from your videos Chris is unreal. Thank you so much for all your hard work.

  • @owenjenkinsofficial
    @owenjenkinsofficial Před rokem +2

    Alwasy love the videos made by Chris!

  • @nicholasroach6965
    @nicholasroach6965 Před rokem +3

    Thank you for adding value with your content!

  • @mrmance1
    @mrmance1 Před rokem +11

    Michael, I’m definitely in the scale mindset. Last year I went from freelance to a more agency mindset. So this is right on time as I prepare for next year. Mance Multimedia, LLC in Anderson, SC

    • @helloflour
      @helloflour Před rokem

      Don't. These companies make money selling you courses and info. Not agency work. Don't believe the lies man. Agency space is SOOOOOO freaking saturated is not even funny. Probably the most competitive space in the world. Why? Super super super low barrier to entry. No cost to startup except $10 for a domain and hosting. Everyone and their mother's grandma has an digital marketing agency

    • @miimigold8751
      @miimigold8751 Před měsícem

      Hey do you mind sharing some tips ? I’m trying move from freelance to agency

  • @ALMBusinessInstitute
    @ALMBusinessInstitute Před rokem

    Been subscribed for years. This channel has helped us scale from a graphic design agency to a to a full blown business Institute. Sacramento, California

  • @Julietlovemovie
    @Julietlovemovie Před rokem +2

    Every time I see Chris talking about leadership I feel it my soul, like a calling if you will. You are doing GOds works, my friend!

  • @sammyjoonhee
    @sammyjoonhee Před rokem +3

    so much value. Thank you. Seoul, South Korea

  • @leynad1dany
    @leynad1dany Před rokem +4

    Thanks Chris and the team. Amazing video editing and presenting skills.
    What to do to prevent the 4 phase, when they start theirs own agency after learning everything?

    • @thefutur
      @thefutur  Před rokem +1

      That’s okay. Some will leave. But you make money when they’re there.

  • @nbledzep
    @nbledzep Před rokem +2

    Brilliant framework! I will definitely implement this to grow my team and studio. Thanks, and I am grateful for teachers like you Chris!

  • @kevansmith2149
    @kevansmith2149 Před rokem +1

    This is extremely useful perspective, Chris. I especially appreciate the part about having your prospects silently shadow you. Definitely something I'll implement straight away.

  • @LemuelKane
    @LemuelKane Před rokem +4

    I do... We do... You do... Chris do!
    Thank you Chris!

  • @Iamoabraham
    @Iamoabraham Před rokem +3

    Always bringing value!!

  • @josiahtobas9172
    @josiahtobas9172 Před rokem +2

    Thank very much Chris. You know what's becoming more and more clear.. It's that what you've been explaining on your channel, is what's all around us when we're either in our homes or outside in public or nature.

  • @RekoMoreno
    @RekoMoreno Před rokem

    Such a fan of this channel, always learning something new. Thank you Chris!

  • @charleshoughton
    @charleshoughton Před rokem +4

    Succinct and helpful. Another Futur masterclass on delivering good info efficiently.

  • @tarunmittalphoto
    @tarunmittalphoto Před rokem +5

    You are so encouraging Chris. Thank you so much for breaking daunting concepts.

  • @alexengar
    @alexengar Před rokem +1

    Epic vid! Right where we're at right now in our consultancy. Thanks for a timely, and super well put together vid Chris!

  • @darksoulblight
    @darksoulblight Před rokem +1

    I really like how you put the core of your business around your persona and how you like to work, your own comfort. The step out of comfort zone in your case is bringing people in your comfort zone.

  • @timmehtimmeh576
    @timmehtimmeh576 Před rokem +20

    I did this exact thing, and then she got poached by a bigger agency just as she was becoming autonomous enough to manage accounts herself. 250 hours of one-on-one training down the drain. The other agency could offer more money, a nicer office, bigger clients... If she'd asked me for advice I would have told her to go and work there, as she was in the early stages of her career and it was a level up for her. But those other factors the other agency could offer are missing from this advice. As an agency, you are competing in an employer market.

  • @cookiemonster208
    @cookiemonster208 Před rokem +5

    Thanks, Chris. This is useful for me as I try to climb out from under a mountain of projects so I can actually work ON my business.

    • @JonWayes
      @JonWayes Před rokem

      It’s a great feeling. Getting a virtual assistant (my student from another mastermind) was one of the best decision I made in 2022. Best of luck getting to your next milestone.

    • @click_here_to_see_my_number.-
      @click_here_to_see_my_number.- Před rokem

      👆👆☎️☎️...

  • @benmcdonald7468
    @benmcdonald7468 Před rokem +1

    This video is so important to understand. As someone who is still in the "shadowing" phase of their career (in a large corporate setting) I appreciate the managers who take time to follow these principles because it gives me a chance to learn how to think like a leader/manager/executive. Great content as always.

  • @no1_of_note
    @no1_of_note Před rokem +19

    I like how your video intro was almost identical to those "Grow your startup to $1M fast with this simple process I outline in my $600 online class!" scams, but then you dive into a pure concentrated value delivery.

  • @djcarlo
    @djcarlo Před rokem +1

    One of your best videos! Life changing!

  • @whatwhowen
    @whatwhowen Před rokem

    Y’all don’t miss! I will be utilizing this format as a blueprint to scale my business. Loving the content you’re producing!

  • @mrgrumpyfn
    @mrgrumpyfn Před rokem +1

    Just the video I needed, sometimes you have things in your head and it doesn’t translate, thank you!

  • @danyrgm
    @danyrgm Před rokem +1

    So much value as always! Thanks The Futur! Hugs from Lisbon🙌🏽

  • @lagulase
    @lagulase Před rokem +1

    All your videos are awesome! Keep up the good work.

  • @pphead2
    @pphead2 Před rokem +1

    I've been waiting for an answer to this question for months! Exactly what i needed, its like you knew haha, thanks Chris :)

  • @noni1710
    @noni1710 Před rokem +1

    Always enjoy listening to you break things down and this is no exception.

  • @larrynguyen85
    @larrynguyen85 Před rokem +1

    Extremely lucid, instructive and clear. Definitely exemplifies the adage at the beginning of the video about how creatives and business people are great teachers first and foremost.

  • @sidwann8905
    @sidwann8905 Před rokem +1

    Great as always, Chris!
    Cheers!

  • @KosherLifeMir
    @KosherLifeMir Před rokem +1

    Thank you Chris! Your team has taught me a lot!
    San Diego, CA

  • @loveiskind5792
    @loveiskind5792 Před rokem +1

    This is gold. I'm just starting my creative agency and taking notes.

  • @timothyhally1900
    @timothyhally1900 Před rokem +1

    I'm Tim Hally, I'm the Co-Founder of Munq Creative out of Massachusetts. I started this dream two years ago and I'm super zealous about helping others realize their vision. The Futur has been the single most important resource to growing my business. I'm at a stage where I'm learning that I need to teach others and this video came at the perfect time. I didn't realize how much f a bottleneck I was: delegating has been the single most important thing I have done!

  • @ednmic
    @ednmic Před rokem +2

    Incredible value, as always. Thanks!

  • @Konarali
    @Konarali Před rokem +1

    Always appreciate your videos and this was such an excellent breakdown.

  • @wtfveganfood
    @wtfveganfood Před rokem +1

    Loved this one, Chris!

  • @syndicatemediamanagement

    You folks have meant so much to my growth and ....Thank you!

  • @FireShadow24550
    @FireShadow24550 Před rokem

    Been building and growing my agency, The Futur and it's affiliates + products have really been helping!! Recently had to make a few changes, but I and the company are growing... Slowly but surely. Thank you, from Durban, South Africa!

  • @TheFashionJoe
    @TheFashionJoe Před rokem +2

    Always amazing videos. Thank you so much for sharing and teaching!

  • @facundogimenez1679
    @facundogimenez1679 Před rokem

    Latin American here! grateful for your channel, I spent tons of nights listening to your videos and learning. Appreciate you Chris!

  • @EpicGust
    @EpicGust Před rokem

    I am so glad i found you. I wonder how i missed you until now! Thanks Chris

  • @willfaulkner2210
    @willfaulkner2210 Před rokem +1

    Good work Chris. Appreciate the free info.

  • @PascalStifani
    @PascalStifani Před rokem +1

    As always, providing s ton of value in such a short period of time.
    Lots of love from Alicante, Spain

  • @wifitrapper
    @wifitrapper Před rokem +1

    crazy, Always saw your videos in my recommended but never clicked on them. i've been looking for this kind of knowledge and man is this exactly what i was looking for. Goat

  • @dele-oyeleruchukwukamcdavi5143

    Much needed video. Thank you Chris

  • @jacobwonder6735
    @jacobwonder6735 Před rokem

    I always get value from your videos Chris! Love your content.

  • @zionkuriyama6363
    @zionkuriyama6363 Před rokem +1

    Love this! I'm gonna apply this ASAP in my organization!

  • @hectormherrerar3134
    @hectormherrerar3134 Před rokem +1

    Love this kind of content! Thanks for sharing, greetings from Mexico ❤

  • @fastfutureforwardbychristi9064

    Thanks, as always amazin and super helpful insights and learning:)

  • @Elseweyr
    @Elseweyr Před rokem +1

    Your ability to take a simple message and go so deep is so inspiring. Thank you!

  • @gregorhense2707
    @gregorhense2707 Před rokem +1

    Love this. The 3 stages opened my eyes. We will implement this in our agency right now. Thanks for all this high value content!

  • @briangonzales92
    @briangonzales92 Před rokem +1

    Timing. Perfect. Thanks.

  • @terryrust2646
    @terryrust2646 Před rokem +1

    this is the best video -- clear explanation and I'm sharing this with college grads AND my operations team. THANK YOU SO MUCH

  • @Natasha-yw6en
    @Natasha-yw6en Před rokem +1

    such an informative and eye opening video!
    appreciate every suggestion you've made!
    going to put it to use.

  • @mrstudioguy
    @mrstudioguy Před rokem

    Recently started my agency , this high value content is truly a blessing , thank you!

  • @allisondiller7676
    @allisondiller7676 Před rokem

    Thanks for continuing to put out tangible steps for us, Chris!

  • @Neelreel
    @Neelreel Před rokem

    You rock Chris, thanks for sharing what you know!

  • @jessetwumboafo
    @jessetwumboafo Před rokem +1

    This goes beyond Design. It applies to any business! Many things learnt and reinforced here. Thank you!

  • @derrekord
    @derrekord Před rokem

    Subbed liked and commented because what you do ALWAYS brings me so much value. Appreciate you and the team so much.

  • @zubithedev
    @zubithedev Před rokem +1

    Thank you Chris for this valuable work.

  • @daviddeclan
    @daviddeclan Před rokem +2

    This was so educative and eye opening for one like me trying to grow his business and getting to train others too in his video production company. Thank you so much for this.

  • @chocshaik
    @chocshaik Před rokem +1

    Free wisdom right here. Inspired and appreciative, Chris and The Futur 🙌

  • @luiscmyk0824
    @luiscmyk0824 Před rokem +1

    The Chris Do, dropping something DO-pe content! This is liquid gold.

  • @zahnymedia
    @zahnymedia Před rokem +1

    so much value! I feel so fortunate that i came across The Futur.

  • @risewithroz
    @risewithroz Před rokem

    I love this! Thanks Chris!

  • @duttavarun
    @duttavarun Před rokem +1

    Love The Futur, helping me to scale up my agency. Thank you Chris and team.

  • @ufuomaaghomishe4530
    @ufuomaaghomishe4530 Před rokem +1

    Thank you so much Chris for this

  • @glenntjang6207
    @glenntjang6207 Před rokem +1

    Thank you for your teachings Chris. All the way from Indonesia.

  • @muxxt_art
    @muxxt_art Před rokem

    Great Video; Awesome meeting you briefly on Thursday. Best of luck on your continuous success!

  • @axeldangnivo144
    @axeldangnivo144 Před rokem +1

    Love the way you share knowledge

  • @aldajoao474
    @aldajoao474 Před rokem +2

    Solid gold, as always. One can't describe how valueable these teachings are. Greetings from 🇵🇹

  • @whoknows816
    @whoknows816 Před 10 měsíci

    Thanks for the info Chris!

  • @alexandremenuge
    @alexandremenuge Před rokem

    This is great Chris, thanks for sharing such valuable content !

  • @Bu4kiz
    @Bu4kiz Před rokem

    ❤ as always super valuable!

  • @tasteofdalife.design
    @tasteofdalife.design Před rokem +1

    Thanks for this awesome video Chris and Futur team! As always, a ton of great insights

  • @phathunenzhelele8246
    @phathunenzhelele8246 Před rokem

    I feel like I've been stuck here for ages. This is the light in the tunnel I've been waiting for. Thanks.

  • @ugommaokorie1660
    @ugommaokorie1660 Před rokem +1

    This was extremely helpful - thanks so much Chris!

  • @mickeogh
    @mickeogh Před rokem

    I just love the content and the presentation of it, and at its guts, the message rings true for any business owner trying to build something, thanks for sharing!

  • @timothyzaritskyy
    @timothyzaritskyy Před rokem +1

    thank you for the content! very valuable

  • @jimmyz1686
    @jimmyz1686 Před rokem +1

    Love this!!!!

  • @andrewedwards422
    @andrewedwards422 Před 10 měsíci

    Great stuff Chris! Thank you

  • @fullcircledesignstudio
    @fullcircledesignstudio Před rokem +1

    Great advice as always! Learn to teach!

  • @Abel_Consult
    @Abel_Consult Před rokem +1

    Quite insightful... Thank you for sharing! 😊

  • @bekordigital
    @bekordigital Před rokem

    This is amazing advice... Thank you Chris!

  • @sensational4772
    @sensational4772 Před rokem

    this is so fresh and new! I never heard about this information, thanks for the video!

  • @filix92
    @filix92 Před rokem

    Brilliant video Chris, as always, at the forefront of business education. Thank you so much for everything you do.

  • @vatogomareli
    @vatogomareli Před rokem +1

    thanks for great contents! you are awesome! ❤

  • @BenWamberg
    @BenWamberg Před rokem +1

    I'm struggling to find in myself, that "sauce." But every time I listen to yopu and your team communicate, it feels that much closer to being understood. Thanks for videos like these, Chris. Applicable, insightful direction.

    • @thefutur
      @thefutur  Před rokem

      Thank you for the comment Ben

  • @RedNovaCreative
    @RedNovaCreative Před 4 měsíci

    love your content, thanks for sharing what you do and how you do it. Cheers