How to get off Upwork, Fiverr, and other freelance platforms

There’s nothing wrong with starting your freelance career on Upwork, Fiverr, or another platform. In fact, we know many successful freelance who did (and still do!) gain a lot from these marketplaces. But what do you lose when you continue to rely on these platforms to get work? Freelancers often tell us they want to get “off platform” but aren’t sure where to start. In this episode, we discuss the pros and cons of these platforms, why it might make sense to get off, and some strategies on how to move away from them.

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Kaleigh Moore and Emma Siemasko have long shared a dream: to build the world’s most fulfilling freelance writing businesses. Over the past 8 years, the two friends have become successful freelance writers, finding new clients (hello Salesforce + Vogue Business); refining their service offerings; building six-figure businesses; and ultimately, creating their dream careers. Now, they’re sharing everything they know and discussing what they’ve yet to find out. Why? Because they know you can build a great freelance writing business, too. But first, you gotta get real. On Freelance Writing Coach, Kaleigh and Emma discuss all things related to building a successful freelance writing business. Topics include things like client boundaries, digital products, rates, proposals, loneliness, and much more. Their promise? To tell it like it is.