Hot take: don't use upwork or fiverr

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The video addresses a common pain point for freelancers and consultants looking for clients, offering a contrarian take that challenges conventional wisdom. By providing a clear alternative and sharing personal experience, it resonates with the target audience seeking to improve their client acquisition strategies.

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The creator argues against using Upwork and Fiverr for landing consulting clients, stating that the return on investment is poor and it leads to a race to the bottom in pricing. Instead, they advocate for building relationships through networking, as this is where higher-paying, long-term clients are found.

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My POV on using Upwork and Fiverr for consulting work is that the ROI isn’t there - it ends up being just like applying for jobs and the pricing is LOW. Consulting is a relationship business. Long term and high paying clients come from your network so spend the time building and nurturing it. I spend a lot of time in my community @theconsultantsroom teaching consultants how to approach landing clients #independentconsultant #consulting