This 27-year-old quit her job ‘with no backup plan.’ Now she makes $10,000 per month freelancing on Fiverr

 In 2017, I quit my full-time counseling position at a Fortune 500 organization, where I had a yearly compensation of about $40,000. At 23 and right out of school, I had no reinforcement plan — except for I realized I was despondent working an all day in the corporate world and required a change. 

Fortunately, I had set aside up enough cash to delay to sort out how I could turn my enthusiasm for wellbeing, wellness and composing into a worthwhile profession. I returned to school for a graduate degree in sustenance an

Emilina Lomas, Contributor

After a year, I saw that universe of "Instafamous" wellness powerhouses was blasting. I thought that it is invigorating, so I made an Instagram account and posted wellness related photographs, alongside my eating routine and exercise tips in the subtitles. 

A half year after the fact, my devotee count developed to 10,000. 

At some point, a famous boxing exercise center contacted me. They went over my Instagram inscriptions and inquired as to whether I could compose a couple 500-word blog entries for their site concerning how fighters can work on their exhibition. The compensation was $25 per post. 

I wound up partaking simultaneously, so I chose to promote my administrations as a wellbeing and wellness author on outsourcing stages like Fiverr. All things considered, I was residing at home and could utilize the cash.

Inside only half a month, wellness powerhouses, exercise centers, competitors and wellbeing brands began connecting with recruit me. I extended my administrations to composing Instagram inscriptions, copyediting and selling wellness plans. Before the finish of 2019, I went from acquiring under $100 each month to more than $10,000 each month.

Quitting my job to be a full-time freelance writer was one of the best decisions I've ever made. It allowed me to redefine what success meant to me and live an authentic life doing what I love most.

Here's my best advice on how to grow your wealth as a freelancer

1. Make yourself stand out

Unlike many freelancers, I had more than just a portfolio of my sample work

What set me apart from my competitors was having a consistent presence on Instagram and a growing amount of followers. I showed the effectiveness of my work by sharing metrics of reach and engagement on my social media platform

And even though I was taking on more and more clients each month, I put time, thought and care into each project. I made sure my writing matched the voice, style and tone of each clients

2. Introduce yourself in a video

According to Fiverr, freelancers who include explainer videos in their profiles get 220% more gigs than those who don't.

In an explainer video, you can talk about your products and services or topics and issues related to your industry. It also gives you a chance to break down confusing subjects that might be hard to understand.

You don't need to hire a video editor, but it's important to make sure that:

Your video is short, informative and straightforward

The sound quality is clear

The lighting is crisp (daylight is preferred)

The background is relevant and/or not distracting

You talk about your services, background and qualifications

Lastly, don't be afraid to show some personality and humor! This is a great way to help potential clients connect and feel comfortable working with you

3. Value low — from the beginning 

Assuming that you're new and charging an exorbitant cost however have no client surveys, don't anticipate getting a ton of business. 

At the point when I began on Fiverr, I charged $10 for 250-word inscriptions, $25 for 500-word blog entries, and $55 for 1,000 words. These costs were a lot of lower than what others with a similar measure of involvement were requesting. 

Be that as it may, my objective at the time wasn't to make a huge load of cash rapidly. All things being equal, I needed to draw in new customers through better costs. More customers before long prompted more client surveys, which is significant for keeping a strong standing. 

When I got a lot of 5-star surveys and returning customers, I expanded my rates by almost half, contingent upon customer interest and the extent of work.

4. Keep building your credentials

There are tons of successful freelancers who have plenty of experience in their fields. But the stronger your credentials, the more business you'll get.

I'm a registered nutritionist and personal trainer with two master's degrees. I've worked at a Fortune 500 company and have a large presence on social media. When you have a lot of credentials, it tells people that you're an expert at what you do.

If you've got the skills but don't have a college degree or relevant work experience, you can earn certificates for free on platforms such as Coursera, Khan Academy and edX — some of which offer classes linked with prestigious universities, including Harvard, Yale, MIT and UC Berkeley.

5. Always be professional and respectful

Your reputation isn't just dependent on how many good reviews you have or your success rate metrics. The way you interact with clients matters, too.

I've encountered CEOs of publicly listed companies, professional athletes, celebrities and global heads of marketing. These people don't tolerate rudeness or unreliability.

Here are my rules for being professional and attracting returning customers:

No spelling errors or bad grammar in emails

Replying to messages in a timely manner

Underpromising and overdelivering (e.g., quote a 3-day turnaround and deliver in 2 days)

If things get messy or confusing, suggest a phone call

Never close a project until the client is 100% happy

But above all, respect yourself. If someone is disrespectful or offensive from the jump, it's probably a sign you shouldn't work with them.

Emilina Lomas is a freelance health and fitness writer. Formerly, she was a consultant at a Fortune 500 company. Emilina has a master's degree in nutrition and is a certified fitness trainer.