Working for yourself is amazing … provided you know how to make it work. If you’ve ever felt like you’ve got a great idea or are good at your craft yet don’t know exactly what you’re doing in running a business, you’re not alone.

In this session, you’ll learn the basics of what you need to know in order to set yourself
up for success, including:

• Mindset & Motivation
• Policies & Procedures
• Branding & Promotions
• And more!

Whether you’re looking to make the jump, are just starting out, or needing a kickstart … and whether you call it freelancing, consulting, solopreneurship or the like, this session will give you the tools you need to rock the self-employed life.

Faculty: Julie Cortés. Copywriter by day, Freelance Rockstar by night, Julie Cortés has run her own business for more than 25 years. Best known as the founder of The Freelance Exchange of KC – a professional organization for self-employed advertising / marketing professionals, Julie created her own much-needed college-level course, Freelancing 101, and teaches as an adjunct professor at the KC Art Institute. Recognized with awards dozens of times over for her work, leadership, volunteerism and community involvement, she’s regularly sought out for media interviews, public speaking, and business coaching. Julie is loving life, living out her passion of helping solopreneurs succeed. Learn more at juliecortes.com.