Founded in FoCo 2025: Full Schedule

Add sessions to your personal schedule to register your attendance (Check-In).

arrow_back View All Dates

10:00am MDT

Beat the Burnout! SEATS AVAILABLE

Thursday March 13, 2025 10:00am - 10:45am MDT

Most business owners are working harder, and working more, trying to get it ALL done, while burning out in the process. Get control of your time and energy and boost your professional success with a few simple and easy-to-implement productivity tools that will help you decrease stress while increasing your impact, and income!

In this interactive session, you'll learn strategies to manage your time and energy so you don't burn out, including:

1. How to use the 80/20 rule to get better results doing less
2. Get clear on your WHY and say no to everything else so you become THE expert in your industry
3. How to use your schedule to earn more working fewer hours

Speakers

Chrysta Bairre

Mental Health Speaker and Author, Live Love Work

Chrysta Bairre is an advocate for herself and others. As a child she grew up in poverty, surrounded by family members with mental illness and addiction, while her own non-apparent disability went unrecognized and undiagnosed. A queer woman with several disabilities, she fought to... Read More →

Thursday March 13, 2025 10:00am - 10:45am MDT
Prairie Sage 1 1200 Raintree Dr, Fort Collins, CO 80526

Solopreneur/Freelancer Track

format csv

10:00am MDT

Messages from our Childhood That Hold Us Back SEATS AVAILABLE

Thursday March 13, 2025 10:00am - 10:45am MDT

Lupine

Early in childhood, you were taught not to talk to strangers or take money from strangers, the two things you have to do in sales. In this session, we will review some of the common messages from childhood that hold you back in selling yourself, or product and your ideas.

Speakers

Wayne Dehn

Author and certified sales trainer, 3D TRAINING LLC

After 15 years in non-profit management and two Emmy Nominations for Telethon production, Wayne began his journey in sales as a representative for a non-profit trade association offering benefits and services to Small Business America. Soon promotion to national management positions... Read More →

Thursday March 13, 2025 10:00am - 10:45am MDT
Lupine 1200 Raintree Dr, Fort Collins, CO 80526

Solopreneur/Freelancer Track

Subject People, Marketing, Sales, Small & Medium Business
format csv

11:15am MDT

How to Make Sales and Balance Your Needs as a Neurodivergent Business Owner SEATS AVAILABLE

Thursday March 13, 2025 11:15am - 12:00pm MDT

Lupine

What is a neurodivergent (autistic or ADHD in this context) business owner supposed to do when they struggle with social interaction, overwhelm, or disorganization but need to make sales to put food on the table?

How do you even START the sales conversation when you feel like you'll NEVER be at good at sales because of the inherent struggles of being autistic or ADHD?

Is it feasible, your neurodivergent needs while still creating a successful business? Is a successful business even possible outside of the "traditional" rules around sales and being an entrepreneur?

In short - yes!

There's a better way!

In this session, we'll discuss some strategies to help set you up for success with proven, actionable steps - both in sales and in your wellbeing!

Speakers

Daisy Montgomery

CEO, Autistics Anonymous

Daisy Montgomery is an autistic and ADHD multi-award-winning speaker, author, and business owner of Autistics Anonymous, a company dedicated to educating on what it’s like to be autistic everyday and working directly with the autistic community to provide opportunities for belonging... Read More →

Thursday March 13, 2025 11:15am - 12:00pm MDT
Lupine 1200 Raintree Dr, Fort Collins, CO 80526

Solopreneur/Freelancer Track

format csv

11:15am MDT

Social Media Alchemy: Transforming Engagement into Revenue SEATS AVAILABLE

Thursday March 13, 2025 11:15am - 12:00pm MDT

Prairie Sage 1

Unlock the power of storytelling to boost your business! Join us for a dynamic workshop blending creative content with sales strategies. Learn to craft engaging posts, build a loyal audience, and turn followers into customers. Perfect for artisans and entrepreneurs, we'll share real-world tips and success stories. Leave with actionable steps to transform your social media into a sales powerhouse!

Speakers

Jade Shebelski

Chief Content Officer Maven & Muse Media, Maven & Muse Media

I’ve been in the social media space since Netflix sent Dvds in the mail and Amazon was where you bought books. It’s during that era Maven & Muse Media was born from my own journey as a vintage business owner. Where I organically grew a dedicated niche following by sharing the... Read More →

Gabrielle Lopez

Business Development Consultant, Better Business Bureau

Gabby is a multi-entrepreneur with over 15 years experience in design, marketing, sales, and strategic planning. Her passion is helping creative entrepreneurs build a strong brand, clarify their message, and grow their business organically. She is the founder of Morning Tea Coaching... Read More →

Thursday March 13, 2025 11:15am - 12:00pm MDT
Prairie Sage 1 1200 Raintree Dr, Fort Collins, CO 80526

Solopreneur/Freelancer Track

format csv

1:00pm MDT

The Resilient Entrepreneur: Mastering Emotional Agility SEATS AVAILABLE

Thursday March 13, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm MDT

Lupine

In the high-pressure world of entrepreneurship, success goes beyond business acumen. The "whole" entrepreneur is emotionally resilient.

Drawing from over 40 years of experience as a licensed therapist, relationship coach, and stress management expert, Kathy Rushing blends Susan David's emotional agility framework** with deep insights into the entrepreneurial journey. Learn how to navigate the complex emotional landscape of business ownership, from managing daily stressors to making high-stakes decisions, by mastering the four key components of emotional agility: Showing Up, Stepping Out, Walking Your Why, and Moving On.
Discover practical strategies that have helped other entrepreneurs build resilience, maintain healthy relationships, and thrive amidst uncertainty.
**"Emotional Agility: Get Unstuck, Embrace Change, and Thrive in Work and Life" by Susan David, Ph.D.

Speakers

Kathy Rushing

Founder, Lodestar Relationship Coaching

Kathy Rushing, M.S. helps couples build strong, lasting marriages, with a special focus on entrepreneurial couples. She founded Lodestar Relationship Coaching in 2023 to guide couples through life's challenges. Kathy's secret sauce? She combines 30 years of experience as a Marriage... Read More →

Thursday March 13, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm MDT
Lupine 1200 Raintree Dr, Fort Collins, CO 80526

Solopreneur/Freelancer Track

Subject Strategy, Small & Medium Business, Solopreneur/Freelancers, Mindset, Mental Health
format csv

2:00pm MDT

Align by Design: Neurodivergent Productivity SEATS AVAILABLE

Thursday March 13, 2025 2:00pm - 2:45pm MDT

Prairie Sage 1

Giving our attention to what matters most can be a challenge when 1) everything matters all the time, 2) the arrival rate overwhelms us, and 3) our energy fluctuates.

In this tech-focused talk you'll discover the key elements for your personal productivity stack and how to make them work FOR you rather than be a distracting black hole. We'll drill down to look at Email and Clickup as examples.

Speakers

Karen Joy Fritz

Purposetivity Mentor, Karen Joy Fritz

Karen Joy Fritz, friendly neighborhood geek for creative entrepreneurs who want to get important shit done, finds the best tech and practices for your unique cognitive style. When it comes to business simplification, Karen is your go-to guide in both the inner and outer adventures... Read More →

Thursday March 13, 2025 2:00pm - 2:45pm MDT
Prairie Sage 1 1200 Raintree Dr, Fort Collins, CO 80526

Solopreneur/Freelancer Track

Subject Technology, Client Delivery, Sales
format csv

3:15pm MDT

Grant Writing for Solopreneurs and Freelancers SEATS AVAILABLE

Thursday March 13, 2025 3:15pm - 4:00pm MDT

Lupine

Calling all solopreneurs and freelancers! Are you ready to take your projects and business to the next level with grant funding? Join us for an interactive, hands-on session, "Grant Writing for Solopreneurs and Freelancers: Securing Funding for Projects and Businesses."

In just 45 minutes, you'll learn how to uncover funding opportunities, craft proposals that stand out, and navigate the challenges of grant writing with confidence. Whether you're new to grant writing or looking to sharpen your skills, this session will guide you through the process with practical tips, real-world examples, and engaging activities.

Speakers

Kay Emerson

Founder, SheRen Consulting

Kay Emerson, MS, brings over 15 years of expertise in public administration, focusing on improving health equity, education, and economic mobility, particularly for marginalized communities. With a strong background in program development, grant management, financial oversight, and... Read More →

Thursday March 13, 2025 3:15pm - 4:00pm MDT
Lupine 1200 Raintree Dr, Fort Collins, CO 80526

Solopreneur/Freelancer Track

format csv

Founded in FoCo 2025

From $0.00