​Ready to start or scale your solo hustle?

​The Solopreneurs Bootcamp is designed to give local solopreneurs the practical skills you need to succeed. This isn't about theory — it's a day of practical knowledge, hands-on workshops, and expert sessions focused on defining and scaling your business with confidence.

​Who is this event for?

​This event is for the “solopreneur-curious” or current solopreneurs — consultants, freelancers, and one-person business owners — who are ready to launch or move past the daily grind and build a sustainable, scalable company. If you're passionate about what you do but need a clear plan to grow your revenue and impact, this Summit is for you.

​Why should you attend?

​Because who really wants a boss? You deserve to control your own time and your business deserves more than just survival. This Summit provides a unique opportunity to gain practical, no-fluff knowledge from experts, connect with a community of ambitious peers, and leave with a tangible plan to transform your business. Stop wondering what to do next and start doing it — with confidence. Oh, and this event is going to be the same quality you’ve come to expect from the RDSW team.

​Who is running this event?

​The Solopreneurs Bootcamp is powered by the Raleigh-Durham Startup Week team, as part of a year-round series of events that serve entrepreneurs in the Triangle.

​SCHEDULE

​9am — Coffee Kickoff and Networking

​Start your day early with coffee and connections. Meet your fellow solopreneurs and get pumped for the day ahead.

​10am — How to Start Your Solo Business

​Are you a first-time founder? This session is for you. Learn the basics of business formation, legal, and accounting to ensure you get started on the right track.

​11am — How to Position, Package, and Stand Out from the Crowd

​Craving more clients and customers? Want to feel proud to share what you do? Join former Disney storyteller-turned-branding strategist, Annie Franceschi, to learn how to stand out in the sea of sameness by “productizing” your offerings, whether it’s coaching, consulting, or services, with just a little help from our new friend, AI. Annie will show you simple, clear ways to start leveraging your story plus tools like Canva and ChatGPT to “package your process” and grow your solo business!

​12pm — How to Manage Your Operations, Time, and Emotions

​As a solopreneur, how do you manage the competing priorities of work and life? Of sales and service delivery? How do you run your business without having it run you? This panel of pros will share their insights on building systems, automations, processes, and managing time and the ups and downs that come with being a solo founder.

​1pm — Lunch

​Connect with your fellow solopreneurs over lunch!
Please note that lunch is not provided. However, you have the option order a boxed lunch — click here to pick and purchase.
The deadline for lunch orders is Friday, Sept 12 at 12pm.

​2pm — How to Find (the Right) Customers

​Learn how to reach the right customers at the right time. This session will explore strategies for marketing and business development that are tailored to your business model and target market. This session is all about building pipeline and a waitlist for your services.

​3pm — How to Convert Prospects into Sales

​You have prospective customers… but you don’t know how to get them over the line. Or maybe you keep giving away free services without getting anything in return. Learn the skills and strategies to turn leads into closed deals, from qualification to contract and beyond. Learn how to sell without being salesy. Come away with processes, scripts, and sound bites so you can put money in the bank!

​4pm — Successful Solopreneurs Share Full Financials and Their Paths to Six Figures and Beyond!

​Experienced solopreneurs will pull back the curtain on their startup journey, offering a transparent view of their growth, successes — and the lessons they’ve learned the hard way. Get ready for real talk, real numbers, and the ups and downs on the path of solopreneurship.

​5pm — Happy Hour: Build Your Community

​Community is a crucial part of surviving as a solopreneur. Connect with your fellow founders, share your challenges, and find partners who will support you on this journey. Plus, drinks are on us!

​PARTNERS

​A huge thank you to our local friends at Bank of America Technology Banking for supporting the Solopreneurs Bootcamp!

​The Solopreneurs Bootcamp is powered by Raleigh-Durham Startup Week.