So far I’ve published both my “GPA” Upwork proposal template and a breakdown of my “Moneyball” proposal writing strategy. But for as long as I could, I’ve avoided the #1 request: Some actual examples of Upwork proposals. The reason is simple… Without the right context, looking at proposal samples usually does more harm than good….
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How to break into Upwork when you’re already a pro (without dropping to beginner prices)
Author’s note: This post was originally an email sent to my newsletter. After last week’s Q&A, Daniel Throssell gave me some brutal feedback: “Some of the earlier questions were a bit dull. Too much factual info.But what I didn’t like most is that you let one rambling dude ask FIVE QUESTIONS. It just subtly depreciates…
My “GPA” Upwork proposal template (works for all experience levels)
There are 2 reasons it’s so tough to make a good Upwork proposal template: 1) Every job post is unique. Clients want to feel heard, so a generic one-size-fits-all message is going to fail most of the time no matter how well it’s written. 2) Every freelancer has different assets and experiences. “Insert super-relevant portfolio…
How to write Upwork Proposals when everyone is better than you (The Moneyball Strategy)
In this post, I’m going to teach you the strategy I use for writing Upwork proposals – the exact same one that lands me jobs at $999/hr: Most advice for Upwork proposals falls into one of two extremes: Compete on volume: Some people say Upwork is a numbers game, so just send more proposals –…
5 types of prospective clients (and where to find them)
When debating the best methods to get clients, most people are primarily concerned with Competition. Less = better… end of story, right? But there’s another important lens that’s rarely (if ever) discussed: Awareness. And taking it into account may change how you decide to find clients. To explain, we’ll evaluate freelancing methods through a framework…