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The Futur with Chris DoExploring the overlap between design, marketing, and business. Author: The Futur
The Futur Podcast is a show that explores the interesting overlap between design, marketing, and business. Our host (and CEO of The Futur), Chris Do, hold candid conversations with inspirational people from the worlds of design, technology, marketing, business, philosophy and personal development. These conversations go deep. With the aim of understanding who these incredible people are, what drives them to do what they do, and what can we--the listener--learn from it all. Visit thefutur.com/podcast for show notes and additional information from each episode. Language: en Genres: Arts, Business, Design, Marketing Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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340 - The Truth About Billion-Dollar Success - With Tom Bilyeu (Part 1)
Wednesday, 16 April, 2025
In this episode, I sit down with entrepreneur and impact-driven business leader Tom Bilyeu to discuss the journey from startup to billion-dollar exit and the deeper personal costs of ambition. Tom opens up about the moment he saw life-changing wealth hit his bank account, only to realize that money doesn’t solve internal struggles. We dive into his relationship with his wife, Lisa, and how they navigate the balance between high-performance entrepreneurship and maintaining a strong marriage. Tom shares how he defines success, why skill acquisition is the key to freedom, and how he maintains his relentless drive while keeping his personal life intact. This conversation goes beyond business strategies—it’s about mindset, relationships, and personal growth. If you've ever wondered what happens after financial success or how to maintain a healthy marriage while chasing big dreams, this episode is for you.Timestamps:(00:00) - Introduction(00:22) - Chris Visits Tom’s Studio(01:04) - Billion-Dollar Exit: The Real Story(02:33) - The Moment Money Hits Your Account(03:47) - Money as a Tool vs. Self-Worth(07:12) - The Thrill of the Chase(08:32) - The Personal Cost of Success(13:15) - Marriage, Relationships & Entrepreneurship(17:03) - Prioritizing Marriage While Pursuing Success(22:42) - The Balance Between Work & Love(27:04) - The Importance of Understanding Your Partner(31:55) - Making Relationships Work Long-Term(38:08) - Chris & Tom Reflect on Ambition & Drive(38:38) - Part Two Teaser: Creative EntrepreneurshipCheck out today's guest, Tom Bilyeu:Tom's Website: https://impacttheory.com/Tom's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeuTom's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TomBilyeuCheck out The Futur:Website: https://www.thefutur.com/Courses: https://www.thefutur.com/shopLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-futur/Podcasts: https://thefutur.com/podcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefuturishere/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theFuturisHere/Twitter: https://x.com/thefuturishereTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thefuturishereYoutube:https://www.youtube.com/thefuturishereCheck out Chris Do:Website: https://zaap.bio/thechrisdoLinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/thechrisdo/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/BizOfDesignInstagram: