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Join us for a delightful afternoon with Allen Little. This is an in-person exclusive opportunity to hear from a top-rated motivational coach in the industry. Allen will share his insights on the latest trends and best practices in the field. This talk will equip you with everything you need to become a master networker and connector. He will share with you his secrets on How to Become a Master Networker and build an online community. Don’t miss this chance to network with other professionals and gain valuable knowledge.
• Your ticket includes lunch options provided by Blue Pot Catering. • Free Parking Lot with free overflow street parking on McGee Street. • Tickets available for online purchase only. No sales will be accepted at the door.
Reserve your seat today; seating is limited!
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Speaker
Allen Little is a TEDx Speaker and three-time, #1 Rated Coach in Kansas City. He is the founder of A Little Motivation, LLC, a coaching organization that helps individuals become creatively in charge of their lives and succeed. His first speech was at the Iowa Caucasus during the 2016 presidential elections. Allen was the speaking opponent of would be president Donald J. Trump and Allen won. This speech can be found on YouTube and he spoke about making the country great by loving again. In his free time, Allen likes to travel, play pickleball, and visit new vegan restaurants.
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Lunch
Catering provided by Blue Pot Catering
Sandwich includes: Kettle Chips, Chef Selected Seasonal Fruit and Signature Chocolate Chip Cookie with Maldon Sea Salt. #1 Peppered Steak and Smoked Gouda: Grilled and Sliced Beef Petite Tender, Chimichurri Sauce, Smoked Gouda, Tomato and Crisp Lettuce #2 Pub Chicken: Peppered Grilled Chicken, House-Made KC Beer Company Dunkel Pub Cheese, Roasted Garlic Bacon Aioli, Tomato and Crisp Lettuce
Salad includes: Signature Chocolate Chip Cookie with Maldon Sea Salt and Farm-to-Market Roll with Butter. #3 Berry Salad: Mixed Greens, Seasonal Berries, Feta Cheese, Candied Pecans, Citrus Agave Dressing #4 Caesar Salad: Shaved Romaine and Arugula, Blackened Chicken, Torn Bread Croutons, Cracked Pepper Dressing, Shaved Parmesan and Pickled Red Onion
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Details
Members and nonmembers welcome. Members: $25 / Guests: $35
Networking starts at 11:30 a.m. with the presentation from noon to 1 p.m.
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.
*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
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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.
How Freelancers Can Thrive and Survive in a ChatGPT and AI World
About this event:
AI is changing the marketing landscape as we know it. As clients’ expectations and needs change, freelancers will need to adapt and harness AI. The impact of technology isn’t disappearing, and freelancers should embrace the changes coming their way instead of trying to fight them. If you want to keep up with the best practices and stay relevant in our emerging AI world, this workshop will give you the tools to be the subject matter expert with your clients.
Lunch includes a boxed lunch that includes chips and a cookie, plus a soft drink, tea or lemonade.
Members and nonmembers welcome. Networking begins at 11:30 a.m. with the presentation from noon to 1 p.m. Be sure to register on Eventbrite to ensure your spot.
Members: $25 Guests: $35
Note: This luncheon (and all luncheons going forward) will be held in-person only. A recording will be available for FX members after the event.
Burton Kelso is Chief Tech Expert at Integral—a computer repair and services company helping people conquer their technology challenges. He’s also a national speaker and international media tech expert. His vision is to remove the frustrations and complexity of computers and technology and open people up to a world of new ideas, experiences, and opportunities. He loves technology, he’s read all of the manuals, and he’s serious about making technology fun, safe, and easy to use for everyone!
Please join The Freelance Exchange at Union on the Hill as we welcome Dr. Charlie Cartwright. Dr. Cartwright believes the common denominator in virtually every business challenge is people. Understanding how to connect with them in a meaningful way is essential for personal and professional success. During this presentation, Dr. Cartwright will provide the audience with a fresh approach to achieving this in a sustainable way.
Lunch options include:
• Chop Chop Salad: mixed greens, arugula, carrots, broccoli, radicchio, smoked edamame, chickpeas, smoked gouda, pepperoncini, cider oregano vinaigrette
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.
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About the speaker:
Dr. Charlie Cartwright is the founder of The Company Culture Doctor, a consulting firm based in the Kansas City area whose sole purpose is to bring out the best in leaders and their teams. Dr. Charlie is also the creator of the “People Success Formula.” It is the result of a three-decades-long meta-analysis of what drives human behavior. His research clearly illuminated the path to unlocking human potential. “If you want to move mountains, first you must move people. Then those people will move the mountains.” – Dr. Charlie
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.
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.
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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!
