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Upwork: Short Term vs Long Term
In this episode, I break down the reality of Upwork in 2026 — what it used to be
I share my personal journey starting on Upwork — from working for $2/hour just to get reviews, to gradually scaling rates and building a real client base. While Upwork played a major role early on, the platform has changed significantly, becoming more competitive, more expensive, and increasingly filled with low-budget, low-quality opportunities.
We dive into:
Why Upwork still works as a starting point (but not a long-term strategy for high revenue client)
The reality of today’s marketplace: more freelancers…
The skinny
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