{"id":5789,"date":"2026-01-30T06:36:13","date_gmt":"2026-01-30T06:36:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/imrannadir.com\/blog\/?p=5789"},"modified":"2026-02-02T03:57:36","modified_gmt":"2026-02-02T03:57:36","slug":"faraz-ahmed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/imrannadir.com\/blog\/faraz-ahmed\/","title":{"rendered":"Let&#8217;s explore Upwork in 2026? Guest Faraz Ahmed"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Watch the full conversation here:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=1cBMUdIjm4s\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Navigate the podcast using the video chapters<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>00:00 \u2013 Podcast introduction &amp; guest overview<br>02:19 \u2013 Sales background vs technical skills in freelancing<br>04:29 \u2013 Power of long-term clients<br>05:10 \u2013 Why job experience helps freelancers?<br>06:36 \u2013 Is sales a learnable skill?<br>07:11 \u2013 How to write proposals that get replies on upwork?<br>09:39 \u2013 Why short proposals work better on upwork?<br>11:07 \u2013 Is Upwork a volume or strategy game?<br>12:16 \u2013 Fact: Around 70% of jobs don\u2019t hire on upwork!<br>16:30 \u2013 Proposal consistency &amp; 90-days rule<br>18:13 \u2013 Consistency vs volume summary<br>18:37 \u2013 Transition from freelancer to agency<br>20:07 \u2013 Hiring team via Upwork<br>21:20 \u2013 Micro-management phase in agencies<br>27:09 \u2013 Business benefits of content creation<br>31:06 \u2013 Why personal branding is critical<br>33:43 \u2013 AI impact on freelancing<br>36:01 \u2013 WordPress &amp; frontend saturation<br>37:25 \u2013 Why technical skills matter more now<br>41:03 \u2013 Repetitive tasks and AI<br>42:16 \u2013 Specialized profiles on Upwork<br>45:58 \u2013 Fiverr-style niche positioning<br>48:27 \u2013 Podcast closing<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I recently hosted Faraz The Web Guy on <em>The Marketist Podcast<\/em>, and this was one of those conversations that many freelancers actually <strong>need<\/strong>, not just want to hear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Faraz has been freelancing since 2013 and has seen Upwork evolve from early days to today\u2019s saturated, noisy market. Instead of talking theory, we focused on <strong>real freelancing<\/strong> \u2014 what works, what doesn\u2019t, and why most people quit too early.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Freelancing Is Not Just Skills<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the biggest points discussed was that freelancing is not only about technical skills.<br>It\u2019s about sales, communication, negotiation, delivery, and managing money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many beginners think:<br>\u201cProfile bana li, kaam aa jayega.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Reality is very different.<br>You\u2019re running a small business, not doing a job.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Long-Term Clients Matter More Than Projects<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Faraz shared why chasing one-time projects creates stress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Winning <strong>clients<\/strong> is more important than winning <strong>projects<\/strong>.<br>Even one long-term client can make freelancing stable and predictable, while random projects keep you under pressure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Upwork Actually Works<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We talked in detail about how Upwork works behind the scenes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Key realities:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Around <strong>70% of jobs never get hired<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No reply doesn\u2019t always mean your proposal was bad<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your <strong>profile title<\/strong> is often seen before your proposal<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clients decide fast and skip quickly<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Because of this, expectations need to be realistic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Short Proposals Work<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A major takeaway was proposal writing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Proposals are <strong>not meant to close deals<\/strong>.<br>They are meant to <strong>start conversations<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Short, clear proposals:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ask a relevant question<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Or give a small hint of the solution<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Long essays usually get ignored.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Strategy vs Volume on Upwork<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Upwork can be both a strategy game and a volume game, it depends on budget.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For beginners with limited connects:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Send <strong>1\u20132 proposals per day<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Analyze results<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stay consistent for at least <strong>90 days<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Quitting early is the biggest mistake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">From Freelancer to Agency<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Faraz also shared his journey from solo freelancing to building an agency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Important lessons:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Agency growth requires patience<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Early hires may fail<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Micro-management is necessary in the beginning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Paying team members well saves time in the long run<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The real goal of an agency is <strong>time freedom<\/strong>, not just higher profit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Content and Personal Branding<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We discussed why Faraz started creating content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Content helped with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Trust<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Inbound leads<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Long-term visibility<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Personal branding protects freelancers from platform risks like account suspensions.<br>Platforms change, but your online presence stays with you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">AI and the Future of Freelancing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>AI has already replaced repetitive work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fields most affected:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Content writing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Basic frontend work<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Simple tasks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>What still survives:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Technical skills<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Backend work<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Problem-solving<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Specialization<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Generalists are struggling. Specialists still stand out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">So,<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This podcast wasn\u2019t about shortcuts or hacks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It was about:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Patience<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Focus<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Long-term thinking<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>And understanding freelancing as a business<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re serious about freelancing and want clarity instead of motivation, this episode is worth watching.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Catch the full, insightful conversation on YouTube:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=1cBMUdIjm4s\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=1cBMUdIjm4s<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Before you sign out,<br>Subscribe to <a href=\"https:\/\/imrannadir.com\/blog\/\">Imran Nadir&#8217;s blog<\/a> with your email (<strong>Is it too much too ask?<\/strong>);<br><div class=\"mf-form-shortcode\">\r\n\t\t<div\r\n\t\t\tid=\"metform-wrap-3505-3505\"\r\n\t\t\tclass=\"mf-form-wrapper\"\r\n\t\t\tdata-form-id=\"3505\"\r\n\t\t\tdata-action=\"https:\/\/imrannadir.com\/blog\/wp-json\/metform\/v1\/entries\/insert\/3505\"\r\n\t\t\tdata-wp-nonce=\"81d51cec55\"\r\n\t\t\tdata-form-nonce=\"1da4c1ed8d\"\r\n\t\t\tdata-quiz-summery = \"false\"\r\n\t\t\tdata-save-progress = \"false\"\r\n\t\t\tdata-form-type=\"general-form\"\r\n\t\t\tdata-stop-vertical-effect=\"\"\r\n\t\t\t><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\t\t<!----------------------------- \r\n\t\t\t* controls_data : find the the props passed indie of data attribute\r\n\t\t\t* props.SubmitResponseMarkup : contains the markup of error or success message\r\n\t\t\t* https:\/\/developer.mozilla.org\/en-US\/docs\/Web\/JavaScript\/Reference\/Template_literals\r\n\t\t--------------------------- -->\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t<script type=\"text\/mf\" class=\"mf-template\">\r\n\t\t\tfunction controls_data (value){\r\n\t\t\t\tlet currentWrapper = \"mf-response-props-id-3505\";\r\n\t\t\t\tlet currentEl = document.getElementById(currentWrapper);\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\treturn currentEl ? currentEl.dataset[value] : false\r\n\t\t\t}\r\n\r\n\r\n\t\t\tlet is_edit_mode = '' ? true : false;\r\n\t\t\tlet message_position = controls_data('messageposition') || 'top';\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\tlet message_successIcon = controls_data('successicon') || '';\r\n\t\t\tlet message_errorIcon = controls_data('erroricon') || '';\r\n\t\t\tlet message_editSwitch = controls_data('editswitchopen') === 'yes' ? true : false;\r\n\t\t\tlet message_proClass = controls_data('editswitchopen') === 'yes' ? 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