About us
The Freelance Exchange caters first and foremost to those in KC who are self-employed in the advertising/marketing industry, including:
• graphic designers / art directors
• copywriters / proofreaders
• illustrators
• photographers / videographers
• PR & marketing strategists
• account managers
• web designers / programmers
• social media specialists
• and more.
We meet for lunch to bring in a speaker or host a round table discussion on those issues most relevant to us 'solopreneurs' in the industry. Additionally, we have regular happy hours, coffee meetups, plus an annual Member Showcase and Freelance Boot Camp.
FX also caters to local businesses that are seeking talent by serving as a free resource. This includes large ad agencies, small design shops, large corporations, small mom 'n' pop shops, non-profits, start-ups, and anything and everything in between. Businesses are encouraged to visit our website to search for talent and also attend the annual Member Showcase.
The Freelance Exchange of KC is a not-for-profit professional association with members paying annual dues. For more information and to join, please visit our website. (Note: being a "member" of this Meetup group does NOT make you an FX member.)
Upcoming events
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Social Media When You Hate Social Media: Target the Audience that Matters
Location not specified yetTired of posting into the digital void and hoping for the best?
There was a time when marketing meant reaching as many eyes as humanly possible. But bigger numbers don't equal bigger paychecks—especially for freelancers and small businesses.
The secret to sustainable marketing isn't broad appeal; it’s finding a smaller, highly focused audience that actually wants what you’re selling.Join Dixie Malick, founder of Small Biz Social, for a fresh, realistic approach to marketing when you’d rather do almost anything else. She’ll share her "boots on the ground" methods to help you identify your ideal clients and build an intentional strategy to convert them—without burning out or losing your authentic voice.
In this session, you’ll learn how to:
• Shift your mindset from mass reach to high-conversion targeting
• Pinpoint your ideal audience so you know exactly who you’re talking to
• Streamline your message so you can stop posting filler content
• Reach decision-makers using realistic, manageable channelsWho is this Lunch + Learn for?
Whether you’re a novice setting up your first social strategy, an experienced freelancer looking to refine your client targeting, or just in need of a solid, actionable refresher to reignite your marketing, this session is built for you.Event Details:
🗓 Date: Wednesday, August 26th
⏰ Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
📍 Format: Virtual Event (Link provided upon Eventbrite registration)
🎟 Cost: FREE for FX Members | $10 for Nonmembers*Any questions or concerns, reach out to programs@fxofkc.com.
*Not sure if you're a member? Check our online member directory!
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