What we’re about
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 trade 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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Impossible to Fail: Timeless Strategies for Guaranteed Freelance Success
Blip Roasters, 1301 Woodswether Rd, Kansas City, MO, USYou're Invited to Master the Fundamentals of Unstoppable Success!
Are you watching others crush it while you struggle? Join Keith Miller, The Lifestyle CEO, for proven tools and strategies that make success an almost guaranteed outcome for freelancers. His methods are based on timeless business principles that no one has ever refuted.
Date: Thursday, January 22, 2025
Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Location: Blip Coffee Roasters Event Space, 1301 Woodswether Road, Kansas City, MO 64105
Price: Member* = $25; Nonmember = $35
Agenda Highlights:
11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. -- Welcome and Networking
12:00 - 12:45 p.m. -- Keynote Presentation
12:45 - 1:00 p.m. -- Q&A Session
In this session, you will learn:
• How to effectively approach getting new clients.
• The critical importance of applying the fundamentals that truly work.
• The most powerful business-building tool Keith uses to ensure success in any economy.
Your ticket includes a mouthwatering box lunch provided by a local favorite, Bloom Baking Co., along with bottled tea and water.
Reserve your ticket on Eventbrite by January 20th. Members and nonmembers are welcome.
Questions? Contact programs@fxofkc.com.
Keith has worked for venture capital startups and Fortune 100 companies alike, in addition to building his own companies. He’s an entrepreneur at heart who loves to use business as a vehicle to create lifestyle. He is a dynamic speaker, trainer, and coach, known for his ability to connect and inspire. He has become known as “The Lifestyle CEO” because of his focused approach and executive style of leadership and coaching. Educated at Idaho State University, he tricked the university into thinking he could do math and earned a degree in Finance.
Join us to gain the knowledge and tools to make your business impossible to fail!
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