Advanced Freelancers Summit
Let’s get real for a second. The last few years have raised the stakes for advanced freelancers.
Increased competition, AI, political upheaval, economic uncertainty, and budget cuts in certain niches/markets have made it more difficult to connect with value-conscious clients and build a thriving freelance business.
- You’re highly skilled at what you do.
- You go above and beyond for your clients.
- You love a good goal and making it happen.
- You never stop learning... and you're on a mission to make 2026 the year you master the business side of things.
But you’ve reached a point where you can’t just rely on your own productivity—because you’ve got no more time to spare—and you can’t keep saying yes—because you’re already overcommitted. You’re full of ideas—yet unsure which direction is actually worth pursuing next.
Your ability, reliability, and work ethic somehow led to being on a hamster wheel.
You might be wondering, “What’s next? Ten or twenty more years of this, assuming AI doesn’t eliminate my job much sooner?”
Here’s the good news….
The problems advanced freelancers have aren’t unique. They’re solvable.
You don’t need to work harder or consume more advice. You need clarity, confident decision-making, and a simple plan you actually believe in.
How would it feel to have a clear roadmap to….
- Where you wanted to go with your business next
- Which productized services, prices, and processes align with that
- What lead-gen strategies fit your target audience, personality, and preferences
Imagine if you knew…
- Which new strategy or advisory offer you need to test
- Which systems and processes you need to create or refine
- Whether you need to get more support from VA or subcontractors
This is exactly what you’ll experience at Advanced Freelancers Summit.
Meet The Speakers
We’ve invited an exceptional group of experienced freelancers, consultants, and strategic operators who are navigating today’s evolving market with clarity and intention. They share what’s actually working right now — and, just as importantly, how they’re deciding what not to pursue.
Check out the incredible lineup of advanced freelancing experts you’ll learn from at
Advanced Freelancers Summit.
Day 1: Direction
Join experienced freelancers and consultants as they go behind the scenes of the pivotal decisions that reshaped their businesses — the moments that clarified their positioning, refined their offers, and redefined what growth could look like.
Hear what helped them choose a direction, what they second-guessed along the way, and how you can apply these insights to confidently decide what’s worth pursuing next.
Let’s explore your must-watch sessions:
Austin L. Church
Lianna Patch
Charlotte Crowther
Amanda Northcutt
Satta Sarmah Hightower
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Day 2: Strategy
Join us as we explore the strategic shifts that turn steady freelancers into future-proof business owners.
Discover how advanced freelancers are refining offers, strengthening positioning, building smarter pipelines, and increasing revenue — without constantly reinventing their marketing or adding more to their plate.
Let’s explore your must-watch sessions:
Dustin Riechmann
Phoebe Dodds
Amelia Hruby, PhD
Latasha James
Matt Ragland
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Day 3: Priorities
Most advanced freelancers don’t struggle with ideas — they struggle with focus.
This day, you’ll learn how experienced freelancers narrow their options, sequence their efforts, and decide what actually deserves attention right now — so progress feels intentional instead of scattered.
You’ll see how to stop spreading yourself thin and start committing to the moves that truly move the needle.
Let’s explore your must-watch sessions:
Ezekiel Rochat
Jessica Lackey
LaShonda Brown
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Austin L. Church
Michal Eisik
John Jonas
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Day 4: Roadmap
Bring everything together into a focused, actionable plan you can trust.
This is where direction, strategy, and priorities turn into a clear growth roadmap — complete with defined next steps and momentum built in.
Instead of walking away inspired but overwhelmed, you’ll leave with a one-page plan that aligns with your goals, capacity, and vision.
Create your one-page roadmap. Friday, May 15 at 9 am ET. Build a 12-month growth strategy that aligns with your revenue goals—so you can move forward with clarity instead of cycling through new marketing experiments every quarter.
Summit Strategy Session + Your Next Steps. Friday, May 15 at 12 pm ET. Bring together everything you’ve built so far into a cohesive, strategic growth plan. We’ll walk through a clear, practical framework to help you decide what to focus on next—and how to move forward with confidence.
Plus, these bonus live sessions
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Here's what some past attendees have had to say!
“I was able to participate despite the time difference. You managed to create a community atmosphere, which adds quite a lot of value. The Workbook is also a great resource. I further appreciate the podcast option.”
“This was the first summit/similar type of event I've attended where I found most of the sessions I watched super actionable and practical! I liked the 20 minute format of many of the sessions, made it much more manageable to fit into my busy schedule.”
By the end of this summit, you'll have fresh ideas, inspiration, and clarity
You’ll be connected to smart, freedom-focused peers who understand the ups and downs of solopreneurship.
Once you start scheduling your growth, you’ll be that much closer to making it harder to fail than to succeed at this.
- Your best ideas captured and ranked, based on the detailed advice you got from experts
- 3 well-defined priorities (what you’re going to do and why)
- The next 5 action steps for each of those priorities
- Business development added to your calendar
Hi, I’m Austin Church!
Hi, I’m Austin L. Church, a 17 year freelancer and an fCMO and brand consultant who started selling strategy and advisory in 2016. In 2019, I founded Freelance Cake and have since taught 1000s of freelancers how to stack up specific advantages and find their income-lifestyle sweet spot.
I’m absurdly passionate about coaching advanced freelancers toward their most satisfying year yet, and when I’m not leading the Freelance Cake Community, I’m writing books (Free Money, Grabbling), learning from my wife who’s often wiser than I am, and wrangling three kids (aka, the ultimate creative challenge).
Following a clear roadmap in my business has enabled me to make multiple six figures consistently while working fewer hours.
I can’t wait to see you at Advanced Freelancers Summit.
What to Expect at Advanced Freelancers Summit
When and Where
Advanced Freelancers Summit will run from Tuesday, May 12 to Friday, May 15, and will have a variety of trainings and sessions to choose from each day. This event is entirely virtual, so you’ll be able to attend from anywhere in the world with internet access.
Expert Sessions
Attend presentations from our lineup of 20+ speakers with talks on lead generation, sales, and systems and processes. Your free ticket includes 48-hour access to each presentation during the week of the summit.
Private Summit Community
Join our private Circle community and connect with advanced freelancers like you who are committed to proactively building the businesses they really want. This is where you’ll be able to connect with the speakers and other attendees before and during the event.
Upgrade to a VIP Pass
After registering, you’ll have the chance to upgrade to the VIP Pass, which includes the summit workbook, ongoing access to the presentations after the summit wraps up, premium bonuses from our speakers, access to special live networking and coworking sessions, and more. You’ll get all the details (and a special offer) after grabbing your free ticket.
Chances to Win
Show up and participate in the community for chances to win prizes throughout the summit. Be sure to keep an eye out for your BINGO card and come hang out with us in the Circle community for chances to win things like VIP Passes, one-on-one coaching sessions, and some even bigger giveaways.
We’re dedicated to helping you create a 1-page roadmap to stay focused and hit your financial goals. Because it’s easier to focus when you’re surrounded by like-minded people (kind of like group fitness), you’ll hear us mention the Freelance Cake Community.
On the final day, we’ll select one lucky (and engaged) attendee to win a full scholarship and have instant access to the Freelance Cake Community, which will make implementing their roadmap much easier. Stay tuned for details and your chance to apply.
If you have ambitious goals for your freelance business……this is the must-attend event of 2026.
When else do you get the opportunity to learn from 20+ experienced freelancers, consultants, and operators — and walk away with clear priorities, confident direction, and a practical roadmap to grow the business you’ve already built?
Advanced freelancers have a unique set of challenges.
Instead of covering beginner topics (e.g., how to get clients on Upwork and Fiverr, why you need a website, or how to do a discovery call), this summit is built for experienced freelancers who already have momentum but need clarity about what to do next.
You’ve made a name for yourself as a subject matter expert or thought leader, but the work isn’t as interesting as it used to be.
You’ve toyed around with hiring a VA and bringing in subcontractors, but the idea of giving up control freaks you out. Hello, bottleneck.
You’ve done some ideation, strategy, and planning work. You want to do more and charge a premium for it.
Your systems and processes could be better. But which ones should you work on first, especially if you want to delegate more?
Your revenue has plateaued, or gone down. You’re not sure what to do. Clients with bigger budgets seem more scarce.
Your go-to lead-gen strategies and tactics aren’t working as well as they used to. Your situation isn’t dire, but you need to make changes.
You’re ready for your most satisfying year yet.
It’s time to stop overthinking, second-guessing, and working on too many things at once and instead use a clear roadmap to make progress on your long-term financial and lifestyle goals.
Have questions? We’ve got answers
If you're ready to create and follow a solid business roadmap and finish the year on a high, then this event is for you. We’ll be specifically talking to more advanced freelancers and focusing on organizing growth ideas into an actionable roadmap.
However, anyone else who wants to get started with taking a more methodical, process-oriented approach to growth is welcome to join us.
The main portion of the summit runs from May 12 to May 15 with a handful of “pre-party” sessions happening the week of May 4. You’ll also be able to join our private Circle community as soon as you register, so you can join in on the fun, learning, and camaraderie right away.
Most of the presentations for the summit are pre-recorded, but some sessions and other elements will happen live.
The pre-recorded presentations are available for 48 hours with your free ticket. We encourage you to attend live if you can. We would also love for you to set aside some time during the summit week to watch the pre-recorded presentations, attend the live sessions, and participate with others who are creating their 1-page growth roadmap.
Even if you’re not able to attend all of the sessions live, go ahead and grab your free ticket, and you’ll have the opportunity to upgrade to the All-Access Pass for extended access.
Your free ticket includes 48-hour access to each of the presentations. If you need more time, you can always upgrade your ticket to the All-Access Pass after registering. It will give you extended access to the presentations, as well as other premium bonuses.
No. To avoid tech glitches and create the best overall experience for speakers and attendees, we decided to do pre-recorded sessions. They’ll be released at scheduled times during the summit. However, many of the speakers will be hanging out in our private Circle group with dedicated threads where you can connect with them and ask your questions. There will also be opportunities to join us for bonus live events throughout the week of the summit.
No. When you register, you’ll be added to the Freelance Cake email list so we can send you updates about the event and share links to each day’s presentations. After the summit is over, you’ll continue to hear from us, but you can unsubscribe at any time.
As for speakers and sponsors, they will have free resources available that you can access by providing an email address. They won’t get your email address unless you choose to give it to them. That way, you only hear from the people you really love and don't have to worry about getting added to 20+ email lists that you're not interested in.
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Yes. All presentations have closed captioning. Notes are also available for each presentation in the upgrade options that you’ll see after registering for the event.
Please reach out if there’s anything we can do to ensure you’re able to enjoy this event.
I still have questions!
If you still have questions, we encourage you to go ahead and sign up. Your questions will likely be answered during the event or in the Circle community, which you’ll be able to join right away after grabbing your free ticket.
However, if you need to ask us a question before registering, feel free to send us an email at hello@freelancecake.com.
Imagine strengthening your revenue without constantly reinventing your marketing or overhauling your offers.
This FREE 4-day event is your path to sharper positioning, smarter business development, and a sustainable growth strategy that fits today’s evolving market.
Let’s refine and optimize what you’ve already built—so you can attract better clients, increase stability, and build momentum without overworking or chasing every new idea.
Because sustainable freelance growth is possible — if you’re willing to make clearer, more confident decisions.
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