Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-b3c7kxa5vU-bnmaROgvog/join Join Chris Do and Michelangelo as they discuss the transformative journey from freelance videographer to business owner. Michelangelo shares his "DREAM" framework, key insights on client management, transitioning to full-time entrepreneurship, and strategies to scale a creative business sustainably. Whether you're a freelancer or aspiring entrepreneur, this episode is packed with actionable wisdom to elevate your journey. FREE Resources here: https://web.thefutur.com/free-resources 🚀 Futur Accelerator The step-by-step blueprint and coaching program designed to get your creative business off the ground: https://thefutur.com/accelerator 🥇 Futur Pro The professional creative community designed to grow your personal brand, your business, and your network: https://thefutur.com/pro ✍️ Other Courses, Templates, and Tools: https://thefutur.com/shop 🎙 The Futur Podcast: https://thefutur.com/podcast Recommended books, tools, music, resources, typefaces & more: https://thefutur.com/recommendations Music by Epidemic Sound: http://share.epidemicsound.com/thefutur Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/@thefutur/shorts We love getting your letters. Send them here: The Futur c/o Chris Do 556 S. Fair Oaks Ave. #34 Pasadena CA 91105 *By making a purchase through any of our affiliate links, we receive a very small commission at no extra cost to you. This helps us on our mission to provide quality education to you. Thank you. Hashtags #Entrepreneurship #CreativeBusiness #FreelancingTips #ScalingYourBusiness #DREAMFramework #Michelangelo #ChrisDo 0:00 – Meet Michelangelo 2:00 – From Freelancer to Full-Time Job 5:30 – Skills Gained in Corporate 10:00 – Leaving the 9-to-5 14:20 – Building a Portfolio 18:00 – Pricing Lessons 23:00 – Thumbtack vs. Google Ads 28:00 – Pandemic Growth 33:00 – The DREAM Framework 38:30 – Scaling Through Delegation 44:00 – Advice for Creatives 48:00 – Final Wisdom -- Host: Chris Do (Bald Asian Guy Talks About Business) Cinematographers/Editors: @RodrigoTasca & @Tascastudios MOCS Media