It Took Me 365 Days to Earn $100

But one $5 order changed everything. Here's how to build a client-ready mindset from Day 1.

Jun 15, 2025

Hi Buddy,

If you're just starting out and wondering
“Will freelancing ever work for me?” —
You're not alone.

Let me tell you something personal.

I spent months with zero orders.
75 days in, I finally got my first $5 from a client in Australia.
It wasn’t the money that changed me — it was the belief.

“This works. I just have to stick with it.”

But I wasn’t skilled yet.
I got a bad review. I paused. I felt like giving up.
But I didn’t.
I came back, relearned, recreated my profile, and got back in the game.

That same client came back.
Again. And again.
Now we’ve done 30+ projects together.

Lesson #1 – Freelancing is 80% Mindset

It’s not about luck. Or talent.
It’s about how you show up every day.

Here’s the truth:

High-paying clients don’t look for “cheap designers.”
They look for people who understand problems and can solve them.

Action Tip: Fix Your Profile Language

Look at your Fiverr/Upwork bio or pitch.
Ask yourself:

Am I just listing tools and skills?
Or am I positioning myself as a problem-solver?

Don’t say: “I know Canva, Photoshop, Figma.”
Say: “I help brands create scroll-stopping designs that drive clicks and conversions.”

This one tweak shifts you from freelancer to expert.

This Week’s Task (Do it now!)

Rewrite your Fiverr bio or Instagram freelancing intro using the problem-solving angle.

Don’t just talk about what you do — talk about what results you bring.

Must-Watch Video of the Week

👉 How to Get Clients in 2025 – My No-Fluff Formula
This video breaks down how I get clients without paid ads.

Resource

Beginner Freelancer Book
Perfect if you're confused about where to start.
Click here to know more

Next Sunday:
We’ll talk about creating irresistible offers — ones that make clients say “This is exactly what I need!”

Until then...

SRJ signing off.

"Zindagi ek daud hai, jeet wahi raha hai jo ruk nahi raha."