How to get off Upwork, Fiverr, and other freelance platforms

Freelance Writing Coach

There’s nothing wrong with starting your freelance career on Upwork, Fiverr, or another platform. In fact, we know many successful freelance who did (and still do!) gain a lot from these marketplaces. But what do you lose when you continue to rely on these platforms to get work? Freelancers often tell us they want to get “off platform” but aren’t sure where to start. In this episode, we discuss the pros and cons of these platforms, why it might make sense to get off, and some strategies on how to move away from them.