Chris there are things that you need to change; First please forget about your phone when you're talking to somebody it's very disrespectful. Seriously that pisses me off and i'm watching a video so if was there i might have punched you in the face. Thanks
Chris is awesome. I've been watching for a while and he's really gotten me to break some old mindsets about myself and how I perceive myself. I've connected a lot of dots, and have even sold our first job that wasn't for dog bones this time, and instead at 10% of the value to the client who has stood to make 10's of millions and mitigate a ton of risk. I'm talking like... x30/x40 jump in billings all because of my own perception of worth. Now I'm doing my best work and I don't hate what I do anymore. My passion is back, and we are resourced to be able to tie that into purpose, and that is POWERFUL. Thank you Chris!
Thanks! I wrote my first "strategy brief" back in 2008/7 era after my thinking got mangled by Andy Rutledge and the UX guys at ClearLeft (Also an Andy Budd). It was when I moved away from asking client's very subjective goals revolving around aesthetics to quantifiable business goals - so this type of thinking isn't all too new to me- BUT what IS new are all of the blanks you've helped fill in about value and embracing and pivoting and being a fiduciary. All of that information really next-leveled my game and has equipped me to really help my clients and not give all of my strategy and discovery away for free, I'm actually charging for it because it has value. (People are paying me to think and talk). I even feel it filled in some understanding gaps with my own spiritual path/faith about lessons of value and lessons of faith and where that confidence comes from so thank you for that! #tenpercent ;)
+Peter Alan Hoffmann Thank you for taking the time to wach and to comment. It is my hope that you found something in the video that can help you immediately improve your business. Peace.
+keirmc1974 Absolutely !! You, Chris and Jose are amazing people, for both being so wise and generous in the ways that you guys are being active in the design community! I'm sure everyone with eyes on this content are learning each time they watch it and are appreciative. I know I am. Thank you!!!
Really enjoyed this interview, can't wait for part 2+. Love the bit about "maybe" being the worst case from yes/no/maybe from a potential client because it's so true. I've been trying to follow up for months now with a couple clients that have been stringing us along with a "maybe" and it's just exhausting. I really just want a "yes" or "no" from them so we can just move on. A lot of what he said can be applied to any size business, big or small. I'm thinking about what he says in regards to my client's businesses in addition to my own. Great stuff.
+Alex Bass Thank you for the kind words. We all waste a lot of time on “maybe” because we so desperately want and need the work. But if in that moment we can consider how we could better spend our time on real prospects, it is easier, note I didn’t say easy, to walk away from a “maybe."
Good point. What is normally the best way to handle those types of scenarios though? I mean I assume it probably depends on a case-by-case scenario. The way I see it is I could just throw them into our "Dormant Follow-Up" pipeline in our CRM and just reach out to them once every month or two to see if things change? or is that too passive of a route to take? With some of these potential clients, they have our quote and were looking to move forward. Even went out and had a few sales breakfast meetings meetings with them. Everything looks like it was good to go and then they vanish. Just frustrating because there were no signs of pullback. Seems almost like they may have just gotten busy with work and there is really just no good time to take a break and start up a project for your business, especially during a company's busy season.
+Alex Bass I prefer the direct approach but of course, each case is different. Before I buy lunch or spend a lot of time i need to know these things from the client: when does the job start. how many other people are you talking to, what is the budget and when is the delivery date. Their openness or lack thereof tells me a lot about my chances of getting the job. they have a right to say little or nothing. i have the right to walk away. too many times we treat each job like its the only job were ever going to get. I believe that the next opportunity is right around the corner. That gives me the freedom to walk away if necessary and also gives me power in the meeting with the client. The very fact that I don’t feel needy is somehow conveyed to the client and gives me a certain power in the discussion.
+keirmc1974 Good point. I guess when you don't have a lot of client work going on it's much easier to be susceptible to wasting time on *maybe* clients. Definitely need to try and take on a similar attitude, like you said, we are doing business, we aren't here to waste eachother's time and be friends. Having a good business relationship may lead to a friendship like with you and Chris Do, but business comes first. Really appreciate the response. Really enjoyed Pt. 2 of the AMA as well. Hope to see you on this channel again in the future!
Awesome...awesome interview....! He was spot on on everything he spoke about. I work everyday to be a better listener. I teach my kids to do the same. It's very true that most people don't listen well. It's also true that asking questions does show your expertise better than saying it. Another great episode...!
+Stephen Lee Thank you for your comment. My hope is that some of the things I’ve learned will not only help you in your business life but also in your life outside of business. I’m not sure I mentioned it in the video but ultimately it is your life away from work that is the most important. Work is only a means to an end. Not an end in and of itself. When the rent is due and payroll needs to be made, it is easy to lose sight of that. Peace.
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Good point. Make the right impact, but I just want call you & discuss what needs done first. Not meet & greet at your convience & keep me guessing, & it turns out to be a non serious client. Wasting your time is wasting money.
Hi! I love your videos. So so helpful. There is a question I have been confused about for a long time. Should I be showing my Motion Reel to potential clients? I have had great response with a lot when I did, but most don't understand reels.
Chris, I really really appreciate and like your videos and the topics you cover, definately the important things that you never got taught at design school. Keep up the great work and hope to see you one day. Mohammed Hassan - Adelaide South Australia.
The Futur awesome. Please make sure you promote it so I can make it. Have you done any videos on how to manage everyday jobs. As in how to you quote, brief, work, invoice etc. a literal step by step of a job admin.?
Business ppl are very coldblooded thats why they earn money that other ppl not have i mean why business ppl let produce thing in countrys like china? Bcs it brings them the most money,they dont care about ppl same with us consumers we dont care where this shirt come from we only will it cheap as possible .But why we need everything so cheap?Bcs we have not the money for buying a 100 $ shirt .Why we have no money for it?Bcs business ppl have that money ! What a beautiful system i looooooove it .We are not different then the early humans 10.000 bc it allways is the same .Slaves work for surviving,rich ppl are bored from all that money they enjoi the attention the play a game who is better who own more money who gets more % profit who makes the best deal etc. We work hard for there game that they play and we get punished for every lil wrong step we made .When a rich person made a wrong step they can learn and do it better next time like in a video game .When i made a wrong step i get fired and im in huge truble bcs i cant pay my bills .Is it fair?Is it good?Is it 2019? Or is it 10.000 bc ,modern slaving, and a survival fight?
+Michael Jefferson There is no greater compliment. Thank you so much. I hope something in the video helped you think about your busiuness in a different way and that there was something you found in it that could immediately help you make your business better.
I'm personally using *4 N e t J o b s . C o m* and it makes me around $400 per day. You can actually Sign Up for there. Thank me later. All you need in this life is ignorance and confidence; then success is sure.
At long last. Meet the wizard.
Stay tuned for Pt. 2 w/ Keir McLaren
is there a part 2 out now?
Eric Rosén yes. It's here. ua-cam.com/video/8CWD3KSaeVs/v-deo.html
Chris there are things that you need to change; First please forget about your phone when you're talking to somebody it's very disrespectful. Seriously that pisses me off and i'm watching a video so if was there i might have punched you in the face. Thanks
@C J You know what, you're right
Watching in 2021, still fun to watch
All the way From Kenya and trying to get where you are and also make others better in this field
Chris is awesome. I've been watching for a while and he's really gotten me to break some old mindsets about myself and how I perceive myself. I've connected a lot of dots, and have even sold our first job that wasn't for dog bones this time, and instead at 10% of the value to the client who has stood to make 10's of millions and mitigate a ton of risk. I'm talking like... x30/x40 jump in billings all because of my own perception of worth. Now I'm doing my best work and I don't hate what I do anymore. My passion is back, and we are resourced to be able to tie that into purpose, and that is POWERFUL. Thank you Chris!
David G.S. Triplett yay!! Good job. Don’t forget about the #tenoercent. ;)
Thanks! I wrote my first "strategy brief" back in 2008/7 era after my thinking got mangled by Andy Rutledge and the UX guys at ClearLeft (Also an Andy Budd). It was when I moved away from asking client's very subjective goals revolving around aesthetics to quantifiable business goals - so this type of thinking isn't all too new to me- BUT what IS new are all of the blanks you've helped fill in about value and embracing and pivoting and being a fiduciary. All of that information really next-leveled my game and has equipped me to really help my clients and not give all of my strategy and discovery away for free, I'm actually charging for it because it has value. (People are paying me to think and talk). I even feel it filled in some understanding gaps with my own spiritual path/faith about lessons of value and lessons of faith and where that confidence comes from so thank you for that! #tenpercent ;)
Thank you Chris Do and Jose Caballer and of course Kier ! for bringing us The Skool and hosting these kinds of event !!
+Peter Alan Hoffmann glad you could make it for the live taping.
+Peter Alan Hoffmann Thank you for taking the time to wach and to comment. It is my hope that you found something in the video that can help you immediately improve your business.
Peace.
+keirmc1974
Absolutely !!
You, Chris and Jose are amazing people, for both being so wise and generous in the ways that you guys are being active in the design community!
I'm sure everyone with eyes on this content are learning each time they watch it and are appreciative.
I know I am.
Thank you!!!
Really enjoyed this interview, can't wait for part 2+. Love the bit about "maybe" being the worst case from yes/no/maybe from a potential client because it's so true. I've been trying to follow up for months now with a couple clients that have been stringing us along with a "maybe" and it's just exhausting. I really just want a "yes" or "no" from them so we can just move on. A lot of what he said can be applied to any size business, big or small. I'm thinking about what he says in regards to my client's businesses in addition to my own. Great stuff.
+Alex Bass Thank you for the kind words. We all waste a lot of time on “maybe” because we so desperately want and need the work. But if in that moment we can consider how we could better spend our time on real prospects, it is easier, note I didn’t say easy, to walk away from a “maybe."
Good point. What is normally the best way to handle those types of scenarios though? I mean I assume it probably depends on a case-by-case scenario. The way I see it is I could just throw them into our "Dormant Follow-Up" pipeline in our CRM and just reach out to them once every month or two to see if things change? or is that too passive of a route to take? With some of these potential clients, they have our quote and were looking to move forward. Even went out and had a few sales breakfast meetings meetings with them. Everything looks like it was good to go and then they vanish. Just frustrating because there were no signs of pullback. Seems almost like they may have just gotten busy with work and there is really just no good time to take a break and start up a project for your business, especially during a company's busy season.
+Alex Bass I prefer the direct approach but of course, each case is different. Before I buy lunch or spend a lot of time i need to know these things from the client: when does the job start. how many other people are you talking to, what is the budget and when is the delivery date. Their openness or lack thereof tells me a lot about my chances of getting the job. they have a right to say little or nothing. i have the right to walk away. too many times we treat each job like its the only job were ever going to get. I believe that the next opportunity is right around the corner. That gives me the freedom to walk away if necessary and also gives me power in the meeting with the client. The very fact that I don’t feel needy is somehow conveyed to the client and gives me a certain power in the discussion.
+keirmc1974 Good point. I guess when you don't have a lot of client work going on it's much easier to be susceptible to wasting time on *maybe* clients. Definitely need to try and take on a similar attitude, like you said, we are doing business, we aren't here to waste eachother's time and be friends. Having a good business relationship may lead to a friendship like with you and Chris Do, but business comes first. Really appreciate the response. Really enjoyed Pt. 2 of the AMA as well. Hope to see you on this channel again in the future!
Awesome...awesome interview....! He was spot on on everything he spoke about. I work everyday to be a better listener. I teach my kids to do the same. It's very true that most people don't listen well. It's also true that asking questions does show your expertise better than saying it. Another great episode...!
+Stephen Lee Thank you for your comment. My hope is that some of the things I’ve learned will not only help you in your business life but also in your life outside of business. I’m not sure I mentioned it in the video but ultimately it is your life away from work that is the most important. Work is only a means to an end. Not an end in and of itself. When the rent is due and payroll needs to be made, it is easy to lose sight of that.
Peace.
thank you!!! What a wonderful session. Very informative!
How bad can you fail? Wow.what an eye-opener 🙌
I’ve got my troubles before and glad I`ve covered it with this new program and now making more than $133 daily. A few other sites didn`t work to help me get a lot of achievements inspite of the fact that getting their survey jobs can assure huge earnings. This is the only site that helped me yield great results. To explore more about *4 N e t J o b s . C o m* , visit it. You`ll surely like this.?
Once upon a time, I was one of those kids and now I'm a graphic designer. Very Insightful talk here!
great567 were you in the audience?
I wish. Sorry, I meant one those trouble makers Keir McLaren had mentioned.
Good point. Make the right impact, but I just want call you & discuss what needs done first. Not meet & greet at your convience & keep me guessing, & it turns out to be a non serious client. Wasting your time is wasting money.
Hi! I love your videos. So so helpful. There is a question I have been confused about for a long time. Should I be showing my Motion Reel to potential clients? I have had great response with a lot when I did, but most don't understand reels.
Paul Rand made $100k per logo (i.e. NeXT) - it only felt like $1mil back in the 80's, as adjusted for inflation today.
This video is really valuable, would love to see more content like this. Especially in Podcast form !
can't stop staring at the tangent by Keir's armchair and the wall
Indiana-Jonas smh thanks a lot know I can't unsee it :(
Chris, I really really appreciate and like your videos and the topics you cover, definately the important things that you never got taught at design school. Keep up the great work and hope to see you one day. Mohammed Hassan - Adelaide South Australia.
Mohammed Hassan I'm working on coming to Australia. Hope I get to do that and meet you.
The Futur awesome. Please make sure you promote it so I can make it. Have you done any videos on how to manage everyday jobs. As in how to you quote, brief, work, invoice etc. a literal step by step of a job admin.?
Great great work. Amazing advice. Mahalo 🤙🏽
Mahalo germ.
Business ppl are very coldblooded thats why they earn money that other ppl not have i mean why business ppl let produce thing in countrys like china? Bcs it brings them the most money,they dont care about ppl same with us consumers we dont care where this shirt come from we only will it cheap as possible .But why we need everything so cheap?Bcs we have not the money for buying a 100 $ shirt .Why we have no money for it?Bcs business ppl have that money ! What a beautiful system i looooooove it .We are not different then the early humans 10.000 bc it allways is the same .Slaves work for surviving,rich ppl are bored from all that money they enjoi the attention the play a game who is better who own more money who gets more % profit who makes the best deal etc. We work hard for there game that they play and we get punished for every lil wrong step we made .When a rich person made a wrong step they can learn and do it better next time like in a video game .When i made a wrong step i get fired and im in huge truble bcs i cant pay my bills .Is it fair?Is it good?Is it 2019? Or is it 10.000 bc ,modern slaving, and a survival fight?
AMAZING!
The fact that this video only got 60K views as of 03/2020 gives me hope
i feel you I also think others can outrun me
the problem with this video is that I can only like it once!
You can share it and watch it again. :)
+Michael Jefferson There is no greater compliment. Thank you so much. I hope something in the video helped you think about your busiuness in a different way and that there was something you found in it that could immediately help you make your business better.
i been in Digital Marketing 3 years have not made a dime off the videos yet
The intro song is nostalgic
well done, chris!
Thank you. 🙏🏼
Awesome
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Thank you.
Only 55,471 views?
Gotta be kidding me
Why are you surprised? People don't want a better life. They want to feel like they have a have better life
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