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FX Freelance Bootcamp 2023

May 16, 2023 @ 9:00 am 4:00 pm

$35 – $50
Freelance Boot Camp 2023

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: $50

Questions? Contact [email protected]

*Due to popular demand, registration has been extended ’til midnight Sunday night, May 14th. DON’T MISS OUT!

SESSIONS & SPEAKERS

Mindset and Wellness for the Solopreneur with Julia Harkleroad

The 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 Monaco

Running 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 & Self Promotion with Julie Cortés

All 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 & 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 Brown

Freelancers are more likely to succeed if they take legal issues seriously. In this presentation and Q&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 Williams

The 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 Monaco

Take 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!

Sylvester Powell Jr. Community Center

6200 Martway Street
Mission, 66202 United States
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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

Sunflower Benefits Group

THANK YOU TO OUR MEMBER SPONSORS

3 Clever Broads
Pixel Law

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:

  • Slide that will run during nonpresentation times (1920 x 1080 px)
  • Logo on event signage and fliers handed out at event (time permitting)
  • Large banner ad (1150 x 315 px, JPG, PNG, or GIF) on FX website* for six months
  • Mentions in social media and email newsletters

Level 2 Member Sponsorship ($150)

Advertise your business at the Freelance Boot Camp and on FX marketing channels. This includes the following:

  • Slide that will run during nonpresentation times (1920 x 1080 px)
  • Logo on event signage and fliers handed out at event (time permitting)
  • Small banner ad (550 x 315 px, JPG, PNG, or GIF) on FX website* for three months

Level 3 Member Sponsorship ($100)

Advertise your business at the Freelance Boot Camp and on FX marketing channels. This includes the following:

  • Slide that will run during nonpresentation times (1920 x 1080 px)
  • Logo on event signage and fliers handed out at event (time permitting)
  • Small banner ad (550 x 315 px, JPG, PNG, or GIF) on FX website* for one month

Level 4 Member Sponsorship ($25)

Advertise your business at the Freelance Boot Camp and on FX marketing channels. This includes the following:

  • Slide that will run during nonpresentation times (1920 x 1080 px)

Please submit your graphics to [email protected] as soon as possible to allow time to incorporate them into the event materials.

FX February Luncheon

February 24, 2023 @ 11:30 am 1:00 pm

Tax Time


About this event:

Danyel Harrison, President of Business Navigators LLC, will present on timely tax topics for time-strapped freelancers. Come with questions about all things business tax. Part talk, part Q&A, all FX of KC.

Buffet-style lunch from Joe’s Kansas City includes Pulled Pork, Smoked Turkey, Burnt Ends, Ribs, Fries, and BBQ Beans. Vegetarian options include Portabello Mushroom Z-man and Side Salad. Contact [email protected] with any dietary needs or questions about the luncheon.

Members and nonmembers are welcome.

Networking starts at 11:30 a.m. with the presentation at noon. For virtual attendees, the presentation starts at noon via Zoom. The virtual luncheon will not include a networking portion.

To participate in the in-person luncheon, you must RSVP by February 22.

In Person – Members: $25 / Guests: $35
Virtual – Members: FREE / Guests: $10

Be sure to register in advance on Eventbrite in order to gain access to the Zoom link.

Questions? Contact [email protected]

Disclaimer: You understand that by attending this in-person event hosted by The Freelance Exchange of Kansas City that you’re doing so voluntarily and that it could result in illness, personal injury, or death. If any such event does occur, you agree not to hold The Freelance Exchange liable and not sue the organization, its board members, members, or sponsors.

About the speaker:

At Business Navigators, we understand the pressures facing small businesses. Requirements to maintain a competitive advantage in quality and price while increasing innovation and decreasing cost is a daunting task for any business owner. You are continuously improving, 5S’ing and ensuring your production processes are Just-In-Time, but are your efforts shining through in the financial reports? Do you have the information to make the best decisions when it comes to material procurement, direct labor, and overhead management? Your financial statements appease the tax accountant and financial reporting requirements, but do they make sense to you, the owner, and to your management team?

My goal when working with you is to help you organize and streamline your processes for efficiency, increase income, decrease costs and ensure your pathway for growth. Best of all, I want to provide you with decision-making information that makes sense!

Junior Achievement of Greater Kansas City

2842 W 47th Ave
Westwood, Kansas 66103 United States
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https://jagkc.org/

FX February Happy Hour

February 16, 2023 @ 5:00 pm 7:00 pm

February Happy Hour

Grab a drink, try a small plate and meet new friends. (The location is a little hard to find … on purpose. Look for the payphone sign outside.) Once inside, look for the FX of KC banner to find us. We cannot wait to reconnect and find out how your 2023 is going!

Have questions? Contact [email protected].

Final Final

12687 Metcalf Ave.
Overland Park, Kansas 66213 United States
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https://thefinalfinalclub.com/

FX January Virtual Luncheon

January 27, 2023 @ 11:30 am 1:00 pm

How to Launch and Grow a YouTube Channel


About this event:

This virtual presentation will provide the knowledge and tools necessary to create and grow a successful YouTube channel.

You’ll learn:

  • different types of content you can create for your chosen niche that will resonate with your audience
  • how to optimize your channel and videos for discoverability
  • tips and best practices for creating high-quality videos on a budget
  • how to monetize your channel to add another revenue stream to your freelancing toolbox

Attendees will also have the opportunity to ask questions. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take your channel to the next level, this event will have something for you.

Grab your lunch and join us on Zoom:

11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. – Networking
12 to 1 p.m. – Presentation

Members: Free / Guests: $10. Be sure to register in advance on Eventbrite in order to gain access to the Zoom link.

Questions? Contact [email protected]

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About the presenter:

Michelle Schneider has 15 years of experience in the marketing and design field, with a primary focus on email marketing and web design. Before going full-time as a freelancer, she worked in-house on marketing teams at Sporting KC, AMC Theatres, & Airshare. She launched her YouTube channel @Michelle.The.Creator in June 2021 and grew it to be eligible for monetization in 18 months. On her channel, she teaches tech tutorials and discusses various marketing and freelancing topics. Michelle also currently serves as the VP for The Freelance Exchange.

January Coffee Meetup

January 19, 2023 @ 8:30 am 10:00 am

January Coffee Meetup

BRRRR! Come out and grab your favorite brew with fun folks. We will spend time in the new year catching up and networking. Look for the FX of KC banner when you arrive. We cannot wait to see you!

Java Garage
1323 W. 13th Street
Kansas City, MO 64101

Have questions? Contact [email protected].

January 19, 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.