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The Freelance Camp Wrap UpSam Zipursky, May 31st, 2010 in Events | 4 Comments
Sam Zipursky, May 31st, 2010 in Events | 4 Comments
I’m sure lots of you have already heard that over the past weekend (Sat, May 29th) Freelance Camp hit Canada for the first time right here in Vancouver!
It was amazing to see a turnout of over 150 freelancers, consultants, small business owners, and entrepreneurs from the Vancouver area and beyond come out to represent.
The format of the day was open and any participant that wanted to present a talk just pitched their idea to the crowd and if it got some votes the talk was slotted in to the day’s schedule.
There were all sorts of cool talks given including things like “No more bad days” by Ben Kadel from Emotus Operandi, “Dream projects: Common Threads To Get More” by Ted Morgan from Cabin Works Media, and I even gave a talk called “Biz Card Science”. You can check out notes and more details on the Wiki Minna Van set up that covers the overall event and presentations in much more detail: http://freelancecamp.pbworks.com
All in all it was a great day for the Vancouver freelance and consulting scene (I must say I’m happy to be part of it through Advicetap). As I jumped the bus back home and reflected on the day I couldn’t help but feel how positive and supportive the group was and I think all attendees left feeling motivated and juiced to keep pushing hard on their freelance and business paths.
Thanks again to the Network Hub for putting it on and for photos of the day shot out to the talented Jeremy Lim.
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May 31, 2010@3:21 pm
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Minna
Sam!!! Thank you so much for presenting, a lot of people were so inspired by your session. One person commented to me, he will never see business cards the same way again!
Thanks for updating the wiki with your session note! Looking to reading and hearing more about Advice Tap!!!
Rebecca Johnston
Totally agree with you about the positive and supportive vibe at Freelance Camp Vancouver. I felt such a spirit of cooperation, collaboration and connection throughout the day. People seemed to be there to share with each other and that’s what gave the event an atmosphere I’ve rarely felt at the conferences and professional development events I’ve been to over the course of my career. It was just too bad it was over so quickly! Can’t wait for next year.
Sam Zipursky
Thanks for the comment Rebecca. It’s good you also got the same vibe that I did and you’re right that vibe isn’t often present at other events I’ve been to.
Let’s all keep pushing the freelance community here in Vancouver!
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