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EXPERTONLINE120 DAYS

Reach EUR 5,000/Month Freelancing

Scale from EUR 0 to EUR 5,000/month as a freelancer in 120 days. Expert-level commitment required.

Starting Capital
€100
Target Earnings
5,000
Participants
2,147
Success Rate
28%

🎯 Challenge Goal

Achieve sustainable EUR 5,000 monthly income from freelance work

Day-by-Day Roadmap

1

Choose high-income skill

2 hours

Pick: web dev, copywriting, video editing, or design.

5

Build killer portfolio

40 hours

Create 5 impressive sample projects.

15

Apply to 50 jobs

20 hours

Upwork, Fiverr, direct outreach. Target EUR 30-50/hour.

25

Land first 3 clients

60 hours

Deliver exceptional work. Get testimonials.

40

Raise rates to EUR 50-70/hour

80 hours

Leverage testimonials. Target better clients.

60

Build retainer clients

100 hours

Convert 2-3 clients to monthly retainers (EUR 1000-2000 each).

90

Scale to EUR 5k/month

120 hours

Mix of retainers + project work. Optimize processes.

120

Stabilize and systemize

140 hours

Ensure sustainable EUR 5k+ monthly revenue.

Success Stories

A

Aoife M., Dublin

+€6,200

Hit EUR 6,200/month as freelance copywriter in 110 days

Pro Tips

  • Specialize in high-paying niche immediately
  • Charge hourly initially, move to project pricing
  • Say no to low-paying clients after month 2
  • Build email list of past clients
  • Automate admin with tools (Calendly, FreshBooks)

Common Mistakes

  • Staying in low-paying client pool
  • Not raising rates regularly
  • Taking on too many small projects
  • Poor client vetting
  • Burning out from overwork

Required Skills

Expert-level skill (coding, writing, design)SalesClient management

Rewards

Badge: Freelance King Badge
5,000 Points
Agency Building Course

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Disclaimer

Results vary. Success rate: 28%. Not guaranteed. See terms.

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