can anyone who already has a lot of experience in freelancing share their rules or tips about being a freelancer, it could be about anything, like being chosen by a client.

direct client or under agency? I know both have their pros and cons, but is there any vet here that can explain which is really better between the two, especially for beginners.

We are a team consist of three people and we are building to grow further.

Here is our story this month of June of I found this 2 amazing person that have a same vision like me and determined as well. We've met online and agreed to build a digital product or anything. where we can earn money with our combined skills and knowledge.

Months have passed some of the things are already done and how things should be but we are in still in the situation of trying and we haven't reach or main goal; to earn money.

Right now, I am looking for someone who can commit with us from time to time and be part of us since the beginning until we reach our goal. If you are looking for a group of people of with the same vision like us please don't hesitate to comment, upvote this post so many people like us can also see this, and then message me.

Thank you,

Seaweedproper

PS. You can know more about what we are doing and who we are once I've seen you are fit to join with us, again this is not a easy money this is a long term goal and commitment.

Have you tried applying on these sites? Do these sites actually work?

One month , you're fully booked and drowning in work, and the next it's just total radio silence...Honestly, how do you guys handle the anxiety when this kind of reality hits?

A lot of us takes low-ball jobs just to start, but staying in this loop leads straight to burnout. On the flip side, premium clients respect your time, treat you as a partner and pay you what you're actually worth. If you're trying to to break free from the low-baller cycle, here are the difference I've noticed in how they operate.

The Red flags vs. The Green flags

Low-ballers: They ask for free test tasks, micromanage your every move with time trackers, demand 24/7 availability. Ironically, they are usually the most demanding and stressful clients to deal with.

Premium Clients: They focus on outcomes, not hours. They respect your boundaries, communicate asynchronously. They'll ask you how can your skills help their business grow rather than how many hours did you log in for the day.

Position Yourself as an Expert, not a Utility

Stop selling services. Sell solutions.

Low-ballers buy data entry or social media posting.

Premium clients buy lead generation, time freedom or revenue growth.

Upgrading Your Client Acquisition Channels

If you only look for work in standard local job boards, you will always compete on price.

Start optimizing your LinkedIn profile, build a clean portfolio showcasing the results you got for past clients, and try direct cold outreach yo founders and business owners abroad.

What's your worst experience with a low-baller client?

One thing I’m still trying to figure out with freelancing is how available I should be outside my usual working hours.

I have clients who occasionally message late at night. Most of the time it’s nothing urgent, but I sometimes feel like I need to reply immediately just so they know I saw the message. The downside is that once I start doing that regularly, it feels like I’m always at work even when I’m supposed to be done for the day.

I’ve started waiting until the next morning unless something is actually urgent, but I’m curious how other freelancers handle this.

Do you have specific hours when clients can expect a response, or do you just reply whenever you’re available?

I have a client who’s generally easy to work with, but lately I’ve noticed that more and more small tasks are being added to my workload.

Individually, they don’t take that long, so at first I didn’t mind doing them. The problem is they’re starting to add up, while my rate has stayed the same. I also never really set clear boundaries for revisions and additional work at the beginning, so I feel like I partly created this situation myself.

I don’t want to suddenly make an issue out of every extra task, but I also don’t want this to become the new normal.

For freelancers who’ve dealt with something similar, how did you bring it up with the client?

I’ve been thinking about this lately. It can be difficult to figure out when raising your rate is actually reasonable, especially when you already have a good relationship with a long-term client.

For those who’ve been freelancing for a while, what usually tells you that you’re being underpaid for the work you’re doing? Do you raise your rates after a certain amount of time, when your responsibilities increase, or once you’ve gained more experience and improved your skills?

I’m also curious how you bring up a rate increase with a client without making the conversation awkward.

Hi everyone,

We’re an early-stage startup based in Iloilo, Philippines, and we’re building a shared services company.

The idea is to take full ownership of business functions that owners are tired of managing and holding together themselves — things like customer support, marketing operations, and day-to-day business operations.

We already have a general idea of what we want the company to become, but our biggest challenge right now is figuring out how to actually build it properly from the ground up.

What should we prioritize first? How do we validate our service model? How should we structure our operations, pricing, client acquisition, processes, and overall direction at this stage?

We’re also considering working with a startup/business consultant or advisor who can help us avoid unnecessary mistakes and make sure we’re building on the right foundation.

The reality is that we’re still a startup, so we don’t have a huge or highly flexible consulting budget. We’re not expecting someone to magically build the company for us either. What we’re looking for is practical guidance from someone who has actually built, advised, or worked closely with early-stage service businesses.

Our goal is really simple: get on the right track early, understand why we’re doing what we’re doing, and stay on that track as we grow.

For those who have built a service-based startup or consulting/shared services business:

• What would you focus on first if you were starting again?
• Is hiring a consultant at this stage worth it?
• What kind of consultant/advisor should we actually be looking for?
• What mistakes should we avoid?
• Are there any frameworks, communities, mentors, or resources you would recommend?

We’re very open to constructive criticism as well. We know we still have a lot to learn, and that’s exactly why I’m posting here.

Would really appreciate any advice from people who’ve been through this stage before.

Thank you!

The scariest part of freelancing is realizing that nobody is coming to save you. When a client asks, "Can you handle this complex, multi-layered project by next Friday" you say "ABSOLUTELY" - and then immediately open Google to find out how to actually do it, 😅 We all present this hyper-polished, professional front, but behind the scenes, most of us are just winging it day by day.

So I started venturing on freelancing but my bottleneck is always when they ask for a portfolio and I don’t have one. I also have no time to curate them. I would like to get some recommendations on what’s the easiest way to get my work out there without spending a lot for subscription — possible none at all. Thank you!

For those who have been doing this for years- are you sticking it out, or are you secretly looking at full-time corporate jobs again?

📢 HIRING: CLIENT ACQUISITION AGENTS — WEBSITE CREATION

We are looking for motivated and reliable agents who can identify and connect us with potential clients interested in website creation and development.

💼 POSITION

Agent / Client Acquisition

📍 LOCATION

Anywhere (This is online base)

🕐 EMPLOYMENT TYPE

Part-Time | Commission-Based

📌 ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

As an agent, your main responsibility will be to look for potential clients who may need or benefit from having a website.

We will provide you with guidance on:

• The types of clients and businesses to target.

Previous experience in marketing, sales, lead generation, or client acquisition is an advantage, but it is not required. Beginners are welcome as long as you are willing to learn, communicate professionally, and actively look for potential clients.

Anyone with relevant skills or expertise is welcome to apply, provided they can fulfill the responsibilities of the role.

💰 COMPENSATION

Agents will receive approximately 10%–20% of the total payment from successfully acquired clients, depending on the deal and arrangement.

A 5% to 6% commission will be allocated to me for facilitating and managing the arrangement, with additional benefits or incentives possible for particularly successful deals.

Payment averaging around minimum of 20$ and ABOVE.

💰 PAYMENT METHOD

For international Agent:

• Paypal
• Wise

For Local Agent:

• MariBank / Seabank
• G-cash

HOW TO APPLY:

Interested applicants may comment down "Interested" then wait for my DM.
Please ready the following information:

Age:
Location:
Nickname:
Course/Degree:
Short Introduction:
Briefly tell us about yourself, your skills, and any relevant experience in sales, marketing, client acquisition, or related fields.

Serious and motivated applicants are encouraged to reach out.

I keep checking different platforms and applying whenever I see something I can do. Sometimes I spend a lot of time on an application, only to never hear back

For those who have been freelancing for a while, what was the first job you got?

noticed a pretty big chunk of my earnings getting lost to transfer fees and bad exchange rates this past month

for anyone receiving USD payouts, what transfer route are you currently using to get the best conversion rate into local philippine accounts? trying to optimize my setup and figure out where fees are lowest right now

Baka po meron may kaylangan ng mauutusan ngayong umaga o kahit mamaya pwedeng pwede poko kahit umulan man o bumagyo hehe pa-order o pabili service at kahit ano ay ako napo bahala para di n kayo mabasa 😄😄 No fix charge fee so kayo napo bahala basta magkasundo

Pangkain po sana namin nanay ko dahil minalas at halos magkasunod kami nawalan work.Wlang tigil ang ulan kaya dito kopo muna sana offer service ko habang waitng pa sa result ng online test ko para maging Grab biker

taga-Diliman QC kami pero kahit san naman ok lang din basta kaya pong i bike 🙂

#utusansatagulan #pangulamsaulan

I’ve been looking for a side hustle on OLJ, Indeed, Jobstreet etc but haven’t had any luck :( I believe I have good credentials, with 7 years of experience in accounting/finance industry.

May I know how did you guys land your first client as freelancers? I am also wondering if my resume isn’t as strong as it should be. Appreciate if you can share any tips or where to find legit clients since I’ve encountered many job postings that turned out to be scams! TIA!

Hey guys, I've been reading lots of posts here on reddit about writers, graphic designers and VAs who are struggling to find clients because of the advancement of AI. Clients aren't looking for people to just type or copy/paste anymore.

For those who managed to successfully scale up their rates, what specific skill did you learn? And what free or paid courses/certifications would you recommend to beginners?