SEPT 30 - OCT 4, 2019 | Denver, CO
The workforce is reshaping itself. More and more people are “going freelance”—for the flexibility, the freedom, and the increasing opportunities offered by our changing economy.
So Denver is hosting an exciting, transformative conference for this fast-growing segment of the workforce. FREELANCE BUSINESS WEEK DENVER (#FBWDEN) will offer five days of learning, connecting, collaborating, and skill-sharing for freelancers—and those who are contemplating freelancing. With workshops, presentations, fireside chats, and panel discussions throughout Denver, attendees will learn to build their freelance business—and connect with other freelancers who can help them.
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5 days of talks, events, and activities across Denver
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About #FBWDEN
We are your community—together we are all better. As freelance business owners, it is far too easy to work in a vacuum and diminish our growth and creativity. We owe it to ourselves and our city to keep growing.
We are bringing Freelance Business Week to Denver to honor your hard work and provide you with the resources to push through roadblocks in your business and achieve your dreams. Come out and join us, expand your network, and broaden your view of the possibilities.
The awesome pattern logo and design elements are by the ever-so-talented Debbie Clapper
#FBWDEN Schedule
Sept 30 – Oct 4, 2019
Detailed schedule coming soon…
SEPT 30, 2019 – Intentions + Inquiry
Monday
This is where we set our intentions for the week and for leveling up our freelance experience. We’ll identify our brand or the name of a new product. We’ll inquire within ourselves and with each other to better understand what we want to get out of this week and the future.
8:00 AM
Kickoff & Intention Setting
Location TBD
We’ll open the week with some intention setting. Here you will determine what you want to get out of the week, focus in on what you want to accomplish with your fellow freelancers.
1:00 PM
Monday Sessions
Location TBD
Workshops, panels, lessons, and talks by your fellow freelancers.
6:00 PM
Ignite Freelance
Location TBD
Ignite Freelance is an evening of having fun, getting inspired, and forging stronger connections with your fellow freelancers. Each talk last for exactly five minutes, with 20 slides that auto-advance every 15 seconds. The experience is dynamic, informative, and highly entertaining. This is an event you do not want to miss.
OCT 1, 2019 – Tech Tuesday
Tuesday
Tech Tuesday is all about learning what tools are out there to help your business thrive. Get demos and test-drive the latest and greatest business tools. We’ll have representatives showing off their wares all day.
9:30 Am – 4:30 PM
Workshops
Lunch Provided
Tech Tuesday is a day full of hands-on workshops by leading technology solution providers to extend your knowledge and introduce you to new ways to increase your business efficiency.
Detailed agenda coming soon
OCT 2, 2019 – Taking Care of Business and Yourself
Wednesday
Mid-week is when we take on the hard stuff. Taxes, lawyers, incorporation, state laws, contracts, insurance, and all the other terrible things no one wants to bother with, but everyone wishes they did. Not to fear! We will also focus on taking care of ourselves and each other through yoga, massage, and meditation. We’ll find out how to stay healthy, both physically and mentally, while on our own. We’ll learn ways to overcome stress and transform challenges and conflicts into healing and growth.
8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Learn From Your Peers
Locations Across the City
Workshops, talks, fireside chats, and panel discussions on various freelance business topics held by your peers in locations across the city.
Detailed agenda coming soon
OCT 3, 2019 – Level up
Thursday
It’s time to take what you’ve learned and implement it! Today we’ll put together our pitch, get our headshots, and get confident promoting our best qualities. We’re putting the pieces together and working it.
8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Learn From Your Peers
Locations Across the City
Workshops, talks, fireside chats, and panel discussions on various freelance business topics held by your peers in locations across the city.
Detailed agenda coming soon
3:30 PM
GLAM! Session
Location TBD
What a beautiful thing: freelancers helping freelancers show their most fabulous selves to the world! Professional stylists and makeup artists will be at the ready to gussy you up properly for photos and videos for your website, social media, and anywhere else you want to shine. We’ll have professional photographers and videographers on hand to capture you in all your glory. And, oh yeah—we’ll help you craft your elevator pitch so you’ll be able share exactly what you have to offer.
6:00 PM
Party!
Location TBD
Come celebrate with us, listen to local bands, and dance!
OCT 4, 2019 – Make Things Happen
Friday
The end is just the beginning. You’ve leveled up; now it’s time to show off what you’ve got. A full day of connecting, collaborating, sharing, and scheming together! We’re all about relationships over transactions, so today is all about finding your community (and your next gig).
8:00 AM
Learn From Your Peers
Locations Across the City
Final session of workshops, talks, and panel discussions.
Detailed agenda coming soon.
10:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Networking Expo & Marketplace
Location TBD
To round out the week we’ll come together, network, and connect around all that we’ve learned over the week. There will also be tables for creatives and entrepreneurs to sell their wares.
Detailed agenda coming soon.
3:30 PM
Closing event
Location TBD
We’ll come together to close out the week and say farewell.
5:00 PM
Freelance Festivities
Locations across downtown
Time to kick back and relax with all the fine folks and new friends you’ve met this week.
This Event Is Designed for You!
We’ve designed #FBWDEN around four distinct tracks, but you can pick and choose sessions from any track that serves your needs.
Tracks
Startup
Make your freelancing dreams a reality.
This track is for anyone looking to get started or to dive deeper into freelancing. Do you want to turn that side hustle into a full-time job? Or just leave your job and become your own boss? Follow this track to learn the basics and get what you need to set off on the right foot.
Established
Level up your career.
You’re making it work as a freelancer and you love what you do. But now you’re thinking about leveling up. Maybe you could launch some new products or income streams. Or focus your niche or find new clients. Get inspired with ways to level up your business, learn new skills, meet new people, and give yourself a brighter future.
Nomad
Live your best life, anywhere you want.
This is for current and aspiring nomads who want to explore the world while maintaining a freelance business. If you want the stability of a healthy career but the freedom of an untethered lifestyle, this track’s for you. Get your learnin’ on, and live that camper life, friend!
Artist/Creative
Your passion can be your job.
You’re a creative making the world a better place through your expression. Learn how to get paid for living your passion. We will help you understand the boring stuff so you can get back to what you love.
Your #FBWDEN Organization Team
Meet Our Team
Amy Darling
#FBWDEN Co-Lead Logistics
Amy’s very winding path to achieving graphic designer girl boss status at Amy Darling Design began when she wanted to have the flexibility to be a part of her nieces’ lives. She also wanted to work on print and digital projects in more varied industries. Her enthusiasm for color palettes knows no bounds and she hopes to bring that enthusiasm to Freelance Business Week and meet amazing people in the process.
Madison Cleo
#FBWDEN Co-Lead Communications
Madison Cleo is the owner of MadCleo, a boutique marketing agency in Denver that helps creatives and rad small businesses look cool online by taking over the things they don’t have time for—digital strategy, social media, and social advertising—so they can focus on clients, products and services.
Rebecca Andruszka
#FBWDEN Co-Lead Organizer & Founder Do Better Consulting
Rebecca has been a freelance nonprofit consultant and career coach for about two years. During that time she has written grants to support HIV-positive children in Swaziland, coordinated with small businesses to fund agriculture projects in Brazil, and planned kick-ass parties for independent media here in Colorado. She’s excited to bring her bossy systems and project management skills to Freelance Business Week.
Jenn Uhen
#FBWDEN Co-Lead Logistics
Jenn leverages the Gig Economy to achieve her goal of being partially retired until she can be fully retired. Leaving the full-time grind in 2017, Jenn spends her work life as a Leadership Coach and Communication Strategist for the best leaders who want to be better and building passive income. Freelance Business Week is an opportunity to invite Freelancers to clarify their goals and level up their businesses.
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Drew Hornbein
#FBWDEN Co-Lead Organizer & Founder
Drew has been a nomad, activist, entrepreneur, farmer, culture hacker, and freelance developer. He’s quietly supported the growth of social movements, relief efforts, radical K-12 education, and paradigm shifting ideas. At home with digital technology but finds his joy in facilitating cultural technology that helps groups work together in more effective healthy ways.
Sara Rosinsky
#FBWDEN Co-Lead Communications
To Sara, the only thing better than being a copywriter is being a freelance copywriter. Under the banner of Shiny Red Copy, she helps all kinds of clients to promote all kinds of products and services—software, beer, private schools, brain surgery, etc. She got involved with Freelance Business Week because she loves fraternizing with freelancers (and occasionally, indulging in alliteration).
Speaker Selection Committee
Monica Stockbridge
Communications Professional
Monica is a writer and editor who helps people, businesses and brands tell their unique stories. She has more than 11 years’ experience in content strategy, client communications and freelance writing.
Tom Fellner
Brand strategy consultant
Tom has been a leader in the creative and marketing field for over 25 years. starting his professional career as a graphic designer. He is the founder of Bryt•Idea Marketing Strategy.
Tiffany Huisenga
Designer & Illustrator
Tiffany is a Denver-based graphic designer who specializes in bright and friendly design for small businesses who are serious about growing their business with professional design.
Where It’s At
#FBWDEN will be hosted in locations across the City of Denver, CO.
Denver brings a breath of fresh mountain air to FREELANCE BUSINESS WEEK as the first western city to host a #FBW event.
Sponsors
Thanks to our sponsors for making this event affordable for our local freelance business owners
