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Freelance Masterclasses

Elina jutelyte, founder of freelance business community
We want to give you every opportunity to learn how to run an independent business.
Every month we bring you something new
We interview successful freelancers, entrepreneurs, book writers, creative people, community managers, businessman and businesswomen so that you, independent professional, has endless source of inspiration.
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Upcoming sessions
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14 September - Playful Productivity: How to get more done in less time while having fun with Claus Raasted
We all know how to work MORE. But how to work more while feeling like you're working LESS?

Danish productivity powerhouse Claus Raasted has some thoughts on this. With 37 books to his name, and thousands of talks, workshops, events and more under his belt, he has been called many things, but rarely "unproductive". A few years ago, he coined the term "Playful Productivity" to describe the bag of tricks that he has employed over the years. And the best part? Each of these Powers of Playful Productivity (almost tm) can be used independently or in tandem with others!

Clause is the Director of The College of Extraordinary Experiences, External Advisor at McKinsey and with 39 books to his name, he also has a past in reality TV, but these days, who hasn't?
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June 8, 2023

Master the Art of Outranking Your Competitors on Google with Micro-SEO Strategies℠
Are you tired of seeing your competitors outrank you on Google? Do you want to learn how to climb to the top of search engine results? Micro-SEO Strategies℠, a new SEO methodology developed by international SEO expert Chris Raulf, is what you're looking for.

Join us for an exciting webinar with Chris as he unveils the secrets of this revolutionary methodology.

Workshop attendees will learn:
  • How to implement Micro-SEO strategies, the tools, and technologies that support the process.
  • Attendees will also receive a process template.
  • Chris will explore successful case studies and showcase real-world examples.

Best of all, you can put your newly-acquired knowledge to work immediately and start outranking your competitors. Take advantage of this game-changing opportunity! This webinar is perfect for SEO professionals who want to take their game to the next level.

Welcome our guest:

  • Chris Raulf - Chris is the founder and president of Boulder SEO Marketing, a hyper-focused SEO agency in Denver, and CR SEO Training & Consulting. He's a sought-after speaker and trainer, having conducted workshops and keynote speeches at numerous conferences and events around the world.
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    Boost Your Close Rate by 500% with High-End Consulting Clients
    You've worked hard to build your thought leadership platform and generate leads for your business. But now that you're sitting in front of a high-end B2B prospect, are you 100% clear, confident, and in control of the conversation and the process for how your ideal client will buy from you?
    • Do you know how to win decision makers' trust and close sales — without being pushy — and without leaving money on the table?
    • What do you do when your prospects insist they only want a quick, low-cost solution even though you know they need more to solve their problems?
    • Do you know how to avoid creating once-and-done, dead-end-opportunities vs. long-term client engagements?
    Will you forever be stuck with the chore of putting together time-consuming proposals only to have your prospects ghost you or quibble about price?

    In this robust session with Angelique Rewers, CEO & Founder of BoldHaus, you'll discover how to get out ahead of these costly, frustrating, yet common scenarios — and many others — once and for all. As a former corporate decision maker, Angelique's unique perspective will help you navigate complex sales conversations with discerning B2B prospects and turn leads into long-term profitable relationships from a place of integrity, service, and commitment to excellence.

    Angelique Rewers is a small business growth expert, and CEO of BoldHaus®, recognized as an Inc. 5000 company. With 25+ years of experience, she's widely recognized for her no-nonsense approach in helping small and diverse businesses to win corporate clients. Angelique's expertise has earned her recognition as "the undisputed champion at helping small businesses land big clients" in Inc. Magazine and a "Fierce Champion for Small Business Owners" on the cover of Business Digest Magazine. She's been featured in major media outlets such as Forbes, Entrepreneur, and CNBC, and has appeared on major networks like ABC, NBC, and CBS. Under Angelique's leadership, BoldHaus has trained 10,000+ small businesses in 72+ countries, and its groundbreaking global conferences have brought entrepreneurs together with Fortune 500 brands to help them work more effectively together. Angelique is also a humanitarian and has trained and consulted for organizations like USAID, National Geographic, and The Smithsonian. She sits on the Advisory Board for Space for Humanity and the committee for the United Nations' Women's Peace & Humanitarian Fund. Learn more at BoldHaus.com.
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      The Six Pillars of 6-Figure Freelancing: Value of Life per Hour with Tom Kozacinski
      In this session, Tom will talk about the Six Pillars of 6-Figure Freelancing, which are essential skills and strategies for freelancers in the creative and IT industry who want to achieve six-figure success. He'll cover topics such as personal branding, time management, networking, sales and pricing, skill development, and portfolio and online presence, and share his experiences and best practices for achieving success in each area.

      But Tom's coaching approach isn't just about making money. He also believes in the concept of the "Value of Life per hour", and his approach to life and career is based on Stoic and Zen principles. In his TEDx Talk, Tom talked about the importance of aligning your work and life with your values and living a meaningful and fulfilling life as a freelancer.

      During the session, you'll have the opportunity to ask Tom questions and get personalised advice and guidance on your own freelancing journey. Whether you're just starting out or looking to take your career to the next level, this mastermind session will give you the insights and strategies you need to succeed as a freelancer.
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      Investments for freelancers

      To have financially safe grounds, it is recommended to ensure you have several income streams. Investments can be one of those streams. But what to do if you never did investments or don't know where to start?

      We have scheduled this session to talk about:

      • How to create financial security with stock investment
      • 10 Myths that prevent you from stock investing
      • How to build your wealth with stock investment
      • How stock investment can accumulate your wealth

      Welcome our guest:

      • Anna Boroshok is an International speaker, ex-Googler, a digital strategist, an author, and most importantly, the founder of Fearless Female Founders Community and Academy of women who dare to dream and build businesses based on who they really are.
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        Do you have what it takes to scale your freelance business?
        Everyone who has been in business for a while understands that to grow a business is not just selling more. Growing your freelance business, whether you offer services or products, is about having the right mindset, operations, structure and skills.

        We have scheduled this session to talk about:

        1) the difference between working in your business vs on your business
        2) steps to take to evaluate whether you are undervaluing yourself
        3) soft vs hard skills, important for growing a freelance business
        4) examples of freelance business transformation
        5) whether coaches really help and how to find one that is yours

        Welcome our guests:

        • Nishant Aggarwal, Founder of NOMAWO
        • Katrina Cobb, digital nomad, polymath, business consultant and growth catalyst, lead scale coach at NOMAWO
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          How virtual assistant can help your freelance business to grow

          Some of you might be thinking how you can free up time to concentrate more on business or how to start delegating tasks that takes lots of time. You surely heard about virtual assistants, but perhaps don't know if you can afford one or don't have a clue what they can help you with. Or perhaps you would like to start a virtual assistant business yourself?

          We have scheduled this session to:

          1) talk about virtual assistants work, learn what can be delegated
          2) types of virtual assistance
          3) how to budget for an assistant
          4) how to start your business as virtual assistant and what are the possibilities
          5) where to find clients

          Welcome our guests:

          • Annelies Delmoitié, Freelance Administrative Miracle, Business Coach, Teamleader Addict and Sales Agent Amazonas GmbH, UNIZO Starter of the year
          • Astrid Van den Maagdenberg, Virtual Assistant aka your Online Octopus.
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            Survival Skills for Freelancers with
            Sarah Townsend

            Sarah Townsend has spent 20+ years as a freelance marketing copywriter, and is author of the ultimate guide to self-employment – Survival Skills for Freelancers.

            Crammed with personal anecdotes, practical advice and tales from the freelance community, Survival Skills for Freelancers is the secret weapon to help you ace self-employment.

            The Amazon #1 bestseller shares strategies for tackling the ups and downs of self-employment – from isolation, uncertainty and self-doubt to knowing what to charge, when to ask for help and when to say no.

            In this freelance masterclass you'll learn to survive and thrive as a freelancer – without neglecting your mental health and wellbeing.
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              Freelance Platforms
              Freelance platforms. Upwork, fiverr, toptall. The number of platforms is growing every year.

              • Do they work?
              • Is it realistic to get assignments via the platforms?
              • What is the future of the platforms?
              • Should I bother to register on a freelance platform?

              Join this discussion to learn:

              1. Best practices of working via platforms
              2. Available tools
              3. How to promote yourself on a platform
              4. How to select a platform for your own needs and sector
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                Pricing Freelance Projects with Tom Hirst
                Tom is remote working freelance web developer who loves helping others get ahead through his experiences.

                Tom wrote a Twitter post about his experience pricing freelance projects. Over the next 36 hours it had gained tens of thousands of likes. This post became a book that Tom is publishing on 30 of July.

                We invited Tom to share his views on pricing for freelancers.
                • Pricing Strategies
                • Hourly Billing vs Project billing
                • Value-Based Pricing vs Fixed pricing
                • Retainers
                • How to build proposals and estimates
                • Understand your your value and positioning
                • and more

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                The Freelance Way - business lessons with Robert Vlach
                We will interview Robert Vlach about his newly published book The Freelance Way.

                The Freelance Way is THE business book for independent professionals. It presents the best available and fully up-to-date freelance know-how, compiled from hundreds of quality sources, including surveys, the latest market data, advice from world-class experts, as well as real-life experiences and stories from hundreds of professionals in different fields and countries, which makes the book highly relevant to freelancers worldwide.

                In our talk will cover:

                • best practices for beginning freelancers,
                • advanced career strategies
                • practical tips for greater productivity and successful teamwork,
                • smart pricing for freelance projects
                • powerful business negotiations,
                • bulletproof personal finance,
                • effective marketing, and much more.

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                How to break 7 figure in revenue in a business staffed only by the owners with Elaine Pofeldt
                Elaine Pofeldt is an independent journalist and speaker who specializes in careers and entrepreneurship. She is author of the book The Million-Dollar, One-Person Business, where she looks at how entrepreneurs are scaling to $1 million in revenue prior to hiring employees.

                In this masterclass, we will discuss:

                • How to identify opportunities that may gain traction on the market
                • How to launch and grow the business successfully
                • What communities (and governments) can do to stimulate the growth
                • We will examine the existing cases of independent professionals earning 6-figures
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                Contract Negotiations for Freelancers
                We have all been there, you're starting an assignment and you need to sign the contract that goes with it. You start reading and quickly feel uncomfortable signing it, because all obligations lie with you and the rights with the client.

                Ian de Swart (Co-Founder at ChariPickers) roots for balanced, fair and transparent contracts. Ian is a Contingent Workforce Specialist and helps companies build fair contracts towards freelancers/consultants so that both parties feel comfortable putting their signature on this very important piece of paper.

                In this masterclass, we will discuss:

                • What is the difference in working directly with a Client or through a Contractor or Subcontractor?
                • How are contracts set up from a client (Contractor/Subcontractor) point of view and how does this relate to you?
                • Are you compliant with the Belgian law?
                • How can I protect myself from liabilities on a project?
                • How does the new B2B-legislation affects me as a freelancer?
                • What are the do´s and don'ts in a contract negotiation?
                • What do I do in case of a conflict?
                • Q&A
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                Your host
                Hello, I am Elina - Founder of the Freelance Business Community and the host of the Freelance Masterclasses.

                My freelance journey started 4 years ago with signed contracts to produce global events for technology companies. Quite soon I realised that no matter how independent you are as a professional, you need the collective intelligence and support to continue what you do. This is how the Freelance Business Day (Conference) and Community was originated.

                In October we run the Freelance Business Month - a month long event for freelancers.

                Would you like to be our next guest, or do you have any questions or topic suggestions?

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