Freelance Boot Camp

The Freelance Exchange of Kansas City

Whether you’re new to freelancing or have been at it for a while, Freelance Boot Camp is for you!

Sylvester Powell Jr. Community Center

About this event:Whether you’re new to freelancing or have been at it for a while, the Freelance Boot Camp is for you! The Freelance Boot Camp is an all-day event aimed at freelancers and solopreneurs in the creative and marketing industries. The event features presentations covering a range of topics, including mindset and wellness for the solopreneur, systems and processes for running a successful business, and how to find new clients and maintain a steady income. Attendees can also enjoy networking and workshops on branding and self-promotion, what every freelancer should know about the law, as well as maximizing their FX portfolio. Ticket prices include lunch, making it an ideal opportunity for freelancers and solopreneurs to learn new skills, network, and enjoy a day of professional development.Members: $35 / Nonmembers: $50Questions? Contact vp@fxofkc.com.*Due to popular demand, registration has been extended &#x27;til midnight Sunday night, May 14th. DON&#x27;T MISS OUT!S﻿ESSIONS &amp; SPEAKERSMindset and Wellness for the Solopreneur with Julia HarkleroadThe presentation will focus on the importance of maintaining a positive and healthy mindset as a solopreneur and the strategies that can be used to achieve this. Julia is a licensed clinical marriage and family therapist and mental health advocate. She offers Executive/Lifestyle coaching to individuals to bring solutions to the challenges they face. Learn more about Julia at https://www.juliaharkleroad.com/ or follow her on Instagram @JuliaHarkleroad.Run an Easier Business with Systems with Amber MonacoRunning a business shouldn’t be hard. It should be easy and attainable, especially beyond the startup phase. Systems are the key to delivering on your promise, maintaining your brand, maintaining consistency, and exceeding client expectations. In this keynote, Amber Monaco, certified Director of Operations, inspires business owners to embrace systems so that there is more time in the business for creativity and strategy.Branding &amp; Self Promotion with Julie CortésAll freelancers and creative solopreneurs need an identity and marketing strategy. How else will prospective clients find you? As hard as it may be, you need to put yourself out there. Why? Because people like to work with those whom they know, like, and trust. And a great way to become that person is by creating (and maintaining!) a solid brand and promotional strategy. Join us for this inspirational session, led by FX Founder &amp; President Julie Cortés, to share ideas (and discover new ones!) as to best branding and self-promotion strategies for freelancers.What Freelancers Should Know About “The Law” with Chris BrownFreelancers are more likely to succeed if they take legal issues seriously. In this presentation and Q&amp;A, Pixel Law founder Chris Brown will talk through LLCs, taxes, intellectual property, contracts, and more. Chris is a freelancer himself and has helped thousands of freelancers organize the legal side of their business. You can learn more about Pixel Law at pixellaw.com and connect with Chris @thepixellawyer on Instagram and Twitter.How Do You Get New Business and Maintain a Steady Income?Panel Discussion with Jeremy Lips, Kelly Ziegler, Katelyn Proberts, and Janella WilliamsThe panel discussion will focus on the challenges that freelancers face when it comes to finding new clients and maintaining a steady income. The panelists will share their experiences, tips, and strategies on how they have been able to consistently find new clients and ensure that they have a steady stream of income. They will discuss different techniques for networking and building relationships with potential clients. The audience will have the opportunity to ask questions and engage with the panelists.CEO Hour with Amber MonacoTake a special afternoon for you, as the CEO, to take some time to work on your business. You could do this alone, but I have created a worksheet and structure around the day so you leave feeling accomplished. Plus, you’ll be surrounded by other people who are working to make their business better too. Hello, inspiration!Member Sponsorship Opportunities Are Available!Promote yourself at the event and beyond! With a sponsorship contribution, you will receive visibility on event marketing materials, as well as the FX website. Put your business front and center with banner ads to generate even more leads.Level 1 Member Sponsorship ($250)Advertise your business at the Freelance Boot Camp and on FX marketing channels. This includes the following:<ul><li>Slide that will run during nonpresentation times (1920 x 1080 px)</li><li>Logo on event signage and fliers handed out at event (time permitting)</li><li>Large banner ad (1150 x 315 px, JPG, PNG, or GIF) on FX website* for six months</li><li>Mentions in social media and email newsletters</li></ul> Level 2 Member Sponsorship ($150)Advertise your business at the Freelance Boot Camp and on FX marketing channels. This includes the following:<ul><li>Slide that will run during nonpresentation times (1920 x 1080 px)</li><li>Logo on event signage and fliers handed out at event (time permitting)</li><li>Small banner ad (550 x 315 px, JPG, PNG, or GIF) on FX website* for three months</li></ul>Level 3 Member Sponsorship ($100)Advertise your business at the Freelance Boot Camp and on FX marketing channels. This includes the following:<ul><li>Slide that will run during nonpresentation times (1920 x 1080 px)</li><li>Logo on event signage and fliers handed out at event (time permitting)</li><li>Small banner ad (550 x 315 px, JPG, PNG, or GIF) on FX website* for one month</li></ul> Level 4 Member Sponsorship ($25)Advertise your business at the Freelance Boot Camp and on FX marketing channels. This includes the following:<ul><li>Slide that will run during nonpresentation times (1920 x 1080 px)</li></ul>
Disclaimer: You understand that by attending this in-person event hosted by The Freelance Exchange of Kansas City that you&#x27;re doing so voluntarily and that it could result in illness, personal injury, or death. If any such event does occur, you agree to not hold The Freelance Exchange liable and not sue the organization, its board members, members, or sponsors.

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