Making $378K per Year as a Fiverr Freelancer With Alex Fasulo

Making $378K per Year as a Fiverr Freelancer With Alex Fasulo

Author: Kristin Wilson | Traveling with Kristin November 8, 2022 Duration: 1:04:35

Want to earn six figures as a freelancing online? Learn the best freelancing tips and tricks from self-made Fiverr millionaire and entrepreneur extraordinaire, Alex Fasulo. At age 22, Alex quit her 9-5 job in NYC to dive headfirst into the world of freelancing. Over the next few years, she scaled her business from $35K per year to nearly $400K per year. 

 

In this episode, Alex shares the exact steps she took to become a financially independent freelancer, the most common mistakes new freelancers make, and the six tools she uses to run her freelancing business.

 

Episode 180 Special Offers: 

 

EPISODE 180 TOPICS DISCUSSED/WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:

  • Why Alex quit her 9-5 office job to start freelance writing from home.
  • How to choose your services/offerings as a freelancer.
  • Setting your gig's prices & when to raise your prices.
  • How the Fiverr Pro program helped Alex scale her business.
  • Practical tips and strategies for growing your freelancing business.
  • Hiring help and using AI to run your business for you.
  • How Alex became a CNBC contributor.
  • Huge misconceptions of freelancing that prevent people from trying it.
  • Pros and cons of working as an independent contractor.
  • Alex's biggest struggle as a business owner.
  • Software and tools you need (and don't need) to start freelancing.
  • The most valuable lesson Alex learned in her first year of freelancing.

 

QUESTIONS ANSWERED:

  • What job did you have before becoming a freelancer?
  • Why did you choose writing as your freelancing gig?
  • When did you switch from writing blogs to ghostwriting eBooks?
  • How did you end up on CNBC Make It?
  • Can freelancers make more than salaried employees?
  • Are healthcare and taxes more expensive for freelancers?
  • What are your different income streams? Are any of them passive?
  • What topics do you read and learn about in your spare time and why?
  • What was the biggest thing that helped you get more clients on Fiverr?
  • And more!

 

SHOW NOTES & RESOURCES

Resources for Freelancers:

  • Accounting/Bookkeeping: QuickBooks
  • Communicate With Your Team: Slack
  • Take Notes & Stay Organized: Notion
  • Async Video Messaging: Loom
  • Design Emails, Sales Checkouts, & Forms: Flodesk

 

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There's a certain rhythm to building a life that isn't tied to a single address, and that's the beat Traveling with Kristin moves to. Hosted by Kristin Wilson, a veteran digital nomad who has been navigating the world as an entrepreneur for years, this podcast feels like a series of candid conversations with a friend who's already figured out a lot of the logistics so you don't have to. Each episode digs into the practicalities and the personal shifts that come with choosing a borderless existence. You'll hear honest discussions about the financial realities of retiring abroad, the unexpected challenges of working from a new time zone every few months, and the cultural nuances that you only learn by being there. It's not just about destination highlights; it's about the mindset and the mechanics of designing a sustainable international lifestyle. Kristin brings a grounded perspective, stripping away the glossy social media filter to talk about what global living actually requires-from visas and banking to building community and maintaining relationships on the road. If you're contemplating a permanent move overseas or simply want to weave more extended travel into your remote work, this podcast serves as an essential, deeply relatable guide. Tune in for a mix of solo reflections, interviews with others who've made the leap, and actionable advice that makes the world feel a little more accessible and your dreams a lot more possible.
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