Impossible is Fiction

I often get asked how I became top 1% of all Upwork freelancers in such a short amount of time. The truth? It wasn’t some magic formula or overnight success. It was pure hustle and tons of trial and error.

From 2007 – 2020, I worked multiple 9-5 office jobs (customer service, building websites, graphic design, etc..), whatever it took to pay the bills and fuel my recording studio dreams. But life’s funny; while working my last office job, I picked up some serious e-commerce marketing skills. Had no clue this would be so valuable in the future.

I was getting by, but was far from hitting my financial goals. Then COVID hit! Office? Closed. Recording studio? Shut Down. Bills? Not taking a break for pandemics. All of this chaos hit in the middle of planning my wedding. Will never forget that feeling of uncertainty.

Looking for additional income streams, I discovered Upwork! My first gig? $15/hour. Even at that rate, I knew I would never work a 9-5 again. Today? I’m charging $175/hour for my skills and $400/hour for business consultations. Living proof that IMPOSSIBLE is Fiction!

Here’s the thing – I’m no genius. I saw an opportunity, hustled, learned from my mistakes, leveled up, and never gave up. So, if you’re feeling stuck, remember: there are other options out there. Get creative and monetize your skills. No skills? learn one, master it, and keep hustling like your future depends on it (because, well, it kinda does).