Freelancer to Founder
Live Creative Workshop
Learn how to go from Freelancer to Founder in six hours.
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Many creators and freelancers are absolutely brilliant at what they do, and that's what have made them successful. But some of them want more!
They want to do what they believe in. To make meaning, have more freedom and earn ('boat loads' of, not my words) money doing that. Yes, living life to the fullest costs money.
Especially after a certain time, people can feel it's time to reboot their system, to (finally) make way for their own dreams, to propagate their own vision and realize their own ideas.
Jump off your plateau, get unstuck, make a first step, try, just do it. What do you need to hear to make the move? This is it! Because if you are still reading this, chances are that your have been dreaming of building your own product, brand, business, concept or whatever it is.
Build your own ideas.
If you are wondering what your life could like, using your best abilities building your own ideas, then this workshop is perfect for you.
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Saturday, May 24th
Isn't spring the right season to get the creative juices flowing?
Friday, October 31th
Prefer Fridays over Saturdays Join the Autumn edition.
Freelancer to Founder Workshop
Take the next step on your entrepreneurial journey. Learn how to propagate your vision and build your own ideas in just 6 hours.
This pressure cooker workshop is aimed at seasoned freelancers and professionals. Where you will go from too many ideas to clarity, confidence and one Big Idea to move forward in just 6 hours! All this for âŹ197.
The workshop is led by Vanessa Zarfdjian, a prize winning strategist and concept developer who has written strategies and concepts for large international events and brands like SAIL Amsterdam, Cosmopolitan, Allen & Overy, Naturalis, WWF, ELLE and many others. But she has also worked with designers, artists, directors, writers, small entrepreneurs and starters.
Learn how to get to the next level on your entrepreneurial journey. With more autonomy and propagating your own vision and ideas.
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Program
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09:30 Reception, refreshments
10:00Â Your Big Idea
(Zone of Genius, Make Meaning, Mission)
12:30 Lunch
13:00Â Your Golden Business Concept
(Your Niche, Your best Clients, Brand Story)
15:30 Roadmap to Launch
16:00 Closing & Celebration
Dates 2025
Freelancer to Founder Live Creative Workshops
Saturday, May 24th
Friday, October 31st
Location
The Location is a Studio in the city centre of Amsterdam. On the historic premises of the oldest sawmill of The Netherlands, called "De Otter". A true hidden gem where interesting people meet and magnificent ideas are born.
"THERE IS NO GREATER AGONY THAN BEARING AN UNTOLD STORY INSIDE YOU."
Maya Angelou
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Don't let a half lived life be your story. Don't waste another year when there is something inside of you that wants to get out.
This is a safe place where everyone is working on their own ideas, together. Where you can test your ideas with a like minded, professional international crowd.
The workshop is packed with the best of business, design thinking, marketing and creation.
Get off your plateau and see what could be that one extra step.
HI, I'M VANESSA
My clients describe me as a creative genius, being their co-pilot in disguise. Helping them to bring their ideas into the world. Better and faster than they would do on their own.
After graduating from Nyenrode Business School, I have worked on the creative side of business for over 25 years. Developing strategies and concepts for all kinds of corporates, love brands, NGO's, creators and entrepreneurs.
But I felt the calling to work on a more personal level. With people. Where I can use my super power; seeing the remarkable in people and helping them to connect the dots to create remarkable business concepts.
Now I host creative spaces where people from all walks of life are welcome to work together to develop their ideas, products, stories, concepts and brands.
I loved the workshop and your approach Vanessa!! Lovely people to exchange this day. Thanks once more. đđ˝đđ˝đđ˝"
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Diego Oliveira, Om Flow Amsterdam
"I want to say to people who doubt. Give yourself time to think about your concept. Let yourself be challenged and stimulated by Vanessa. I don't know anyone else who has as much speed, sharpness and creativity as she does. She helped me find innovative ideas with the right knowledge and inspiration."
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Arjan van Beem, CityGroup Stay
IS THIS WORKSHOP RIGHT FOR YOU?
 The crowd at the bindu workshops are a vibrant mix of bright minds from all walks of life.
From 28 to 70 years old. From the Philippines, Indonesia, Ukraine, Australia, France South-Africa, France, Brasil, Romania, the US and many more.
Directors, creators, artists, doctors, healers, designers, psychologists, product owners, a goddess of darkness, a professional athlete, HR professionals, marketing professionals, PR experts, account directors, coaches, trainers, illustrators, entrepreneurs, a cook, a barista a natural wine maker and dads.
Wherever you stand in life. Let yourself be surprised by new insights, ideas and the fire inside of you to make it happen. Because you can.
Gentle reminder: You have absolutely nothing to lose.
Join us
The Freelancer to Founder Workshop is an exciting, fun and insightful experience. With an amazing mix of international people. Sign up right away. You have absolutely nothing to lose.
Saturday, May 24th
Join us before summer starts, so you can bring your learnings with you on your summer break.
Friday, October 31th
Join us, fresh after the summer holiday, towards the end of the year, so you can execute on your ideas in 2026.
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