The Future is Freelance Forums

A collaborative event series for stakeholders from all levels of the freelance ecosystem: thought leaders, platform founders, community builders, agency leaders, coaches, and freelancers.

EACH FORUM FOCUSES ON A SPECIFIC TOPIC WITH A CURATED GROUP OF SPEAKERS.

JOIN US FOR A GUIDED DISCUSSION WHERE WE’LL WORK ON THE BIGGEST CHALLENGES FACING THE FREELANCE ECOSYSTEM.

Next Forum: What makes a freelance business sustainable?

With special guests:
Elina Jutelyte, Founder of The Freelance Business Community
Anna Burgess Yang, Solopreneur Operations
Maari Casey, CEO of Uncompany

October 25, 2024 at 9am MST/5pm CET

The future of work will be defined by those who freelance and those who build the infrastructure to support them.

Thousands of people, platforms, and programs are pushing the world to embrace and respect independent work.

What would it look like if we came together to solve the biggest problems facing the freelance ecosystem instead of in isolation?

Freelancers, how might your work look different if you could thought-partner with the leaders building the communities, platforms, tools, and solutions you rely on every day?
Coaches, how might your programs look different if you could dig deep with a dedicated group of freelancers, platform pioneers, and thought leaders on the biggest problems facing freelancers?
Community and advocacy leaders, how might the impact of your work change if you could leverage the collective power of a dedicated group of like-minded peers?
Platform and tool innovators, how might the effectiveness and adoption of your solutions change if you could tailor them to the specific needs of not just individual freelancers but the broader freelance ecosystem?

We’re all working on the same problems; let’s get better at finding the solutions together.

The Future of Freelance Forums are a series of collaborative events designed to surface and solve the problems we all face as independent workers and those who support them.

Each topical discussion will feature a curated group of speakers, but this isn’t a panel of “experts” giving solutions; it is a collaborative conversation where we design solutions together.

Who is it for?

The Future is Freelance Forums are for stakeholders at ALL levels of the freelance ecosystem:

Freelancers
Coaches and content creators who support freelancers
Community and advocacy leaders
Platform and agency founders
Tool and solution creators

Where does it happen?

All current sessions will happen on Zoom, but we hope to launch some in-person events soon.

What’s it like?

This is a completely unique experience—think part panel, part workshop, part Q&A. This is not a “sit-and-get” webinar where you chill with your camera off while you check your email. Be prepared to contribute, interact in breakout groups, and share your best thinking.

How do I sign up?

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Meet your host and moderator.

I'm Sarah Duran, an independent COO who helps solo business owners scale on their own terms.

Through my work as a coach, content creator, and thought leader, I’ve met hundreds of amazing people who are working toward a future where independent work is valued.

Every time I make a connection, I wonder how we can work more effectively together toward our shared goals. The Future is Freelance Forums are the first step toward a broader coalition of leaders working toward the future of work.

I believe the best solutions come from the ground-up, from people with skin in the game, but often we operate in silos and echo chambers instead of leveraging the power of the collective.

The Future is Freelance Forums honors the expertise that comes from all levels of the freelance ecosystem, from freelancer to platform CEO, from community builder to enterprise leader.

My facilitation style cultivates this innate expertise in each participant to bring forward the most innovative solutions that benefit everyone.

Upcoming Forums

What Makes a Freelance Business Sustainable?

What are the criteria for a sustainable freelance business?

How can the freelance ecosystem (coaches, community leaders, platforms) help to foster conditions that lead to sustainability?

What are the barriers to sustainability at all levels of the freelance ecosystem, and how can we address them?

SPECIAL GUESTS
Elina Jutelyte, Founder of The Freelance Business Community
Anna Burgess Yang, Solopreneur Operations
Maari Casey, CEO of Uncompany

October 25, 2024
9am MST/5pm CET

The Pricing Paradox

What are the pricing structures and strategies that lead to long-term success?

How do freelance businesses consider pricing a mechanism for freedom and fulfillment?

How can the freelance ecosystem (coaches, community leaders, platforms) create infrastructure to foster better pay, close income gaps, and increase transparency?

SPECIAL GUESTS
Robert Vlach, Best-Selling Author of The Freelance Way and Founder of Freelancing.eu
Rachel Renock, Cofounder & CEO of Wethos
Lizzie Davey, B2B SaaS + Ecommerce Writer

November 15, 2024
9am MST/5pm CET

The Future is Freelance Forums

A collaborative event series for stakeholders from all levels of the freelance ecosystem: thought leaders, platform founders, community builders, agency leaders, coaches, and freelancers.

EACH FORUM FOCUSES ON A SPECIFIC TOPIC WITH A CURATED GROUP OF SPEAKERS.

JOIN US FOR A GUIDED DISCUSSION WHERE WE’LL WORK ON THE BIGGEST CHALLENGES FACING THE FREELANCE ECOSYSTEM.

Next Forum: What makes a freelance business sustainable?

The future of work will be defined by those who freelance and those who build the infrastructure to support them.

Thousands of people, platforms, and programs are pushing the world to embrace and respect independent work.

What would it look like if we came together to solve the biggest problems facing the freelance ecosystem instead of in isolation?

Freelancers, how might your work look different if you could thought-partner with the leaders building the communities, platforms, tools, and solutions you rely on every day?

Coaches, how might your programs look different if you could dig deep with a dedicated group of freelancers, platform pioneers, and thought leaders on the biggest problems facing freelancers?

Community and advocacy leaders, how might the impact of your work change if you could leverage the collective power of a dedicated group of like-minded peers?

Platform and tool innovators, how might the effectiveness and adoption of your solutions change if you could tailor them to the specific needs of not just individual freelancers but the broader freelance ecosystem?