Hey guys, after posting on this forum once about not wanting to create myself a job, I've gotten some amazing advice and have decided to take the plunge into....freelance 3D CAD design.
Over the next few months, I'll update this thread with my progress and the goals I have reached.
First off, I'd like to thank @SinisterLex for his thread and videos about him deleting his Upwork account, and bringing it back to over $1k a month. His thread and videos are golden advice about getting started freelancing. Anyway...
Why I am starting freelancing:
Long-term goals >6 months:
Method/Process:
So yeah, I hope you guys will follow my progress and thanks a million for all the help and advice so far. If you have any suggestions please don't hesitate to comment. I'll see you guys at the top!
Over the next few months, I'll update this thread with my progress and the goals I have reached.
First off, I'd like to thank @SinisterLex for his thread and videos about him deleting his Upwork account, and bringing it back to over $1k a month. His thread and videos are golden advice about getting started freelancing. Anyway...
Why I am starting freelancing:
I don't think I am ready to run a business. I don't have any industry knowledge that could give me an edge. Many of you have said to get started by learning a valueble skill, then selling that skill, so that is what I'm going to do.
Why 3D CAD design:
The commandment of ENTRY. Graphic design is far too general of a skillset, and has generally been commoditized. On the other hand, 3d modeling is more valuable to bigger companies, including those doing $100M+ ARR because they produce valuble products/parts. It will also weed out all the 16 year olds trying to make an easy buck because it is a skill that takes quite a bit of time and dedication to develop.
While I'm not the most creative person, I do like seeing ideas come to life, and I think 3D modeling could be fun, rewarding, and possibly open up some doors for me in the future.
Short-term goals <6 months:While I'm not the most creative person, I do like seeing ideas come to life, and I think 3D modeling could be fun, rewarding, and possibly open up some doors for me in the future.
- Pay off my $3k credit card debt
- Set aside a 3 month emergency fund
- Cut my hours back at my burger flipping job to 3 days/week
- Help my dad finish the cabin he is building (important to have some non-money related goals)
- Quit my burger flipping job and freelance full-time
- Increase emergency fund to 6 months
- Start saving for engagement ring (she deserves it)
- Take my GF to Disneyland lol
- Spend more time with my family
- Start a real business
- Watch tutorial and course videos on the basics from Youtube/Udemy
- Become familiar with basics and able to do simple designs
- Start on Upwork using SinisterLex as a template at $5/hour doing simple jobs
- Build up positive feedback
- Raise rates to $10/15/20/25....while taking on more complex jobs
- Approach companies outside of Upwork for work
- Niche down to a specific industry
- Fastlane this biiiaaaatch
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