From a Simple Comment to $2,000+ in Revenue - My Client Success Story

Assalamu Alaikum everyone! I'm Ibrahim, a Software Engineer, freelancer and final year student at NUST.

About 2 months ago, I joined this community, and the most valuable thing I discovered here was

teaching approach. MashAllah, may Allah bless you abundantly, Sir. The journal writing practice has also been transformative.

How I Found My Best Client (So Far)

Two months ago, I was looking for new clients as my 2 local projects were wrapping up. One night, I decided to browse through some Skool communities I had previously joined. I found an interesting post and left a thoughtful comment.

Within a few hours, I received a response from Jen - who has now become my best client, Alhamdulillah.

What Made This Different:

Jen was professional and straightforward. She didn't ask for my portfolio or years of experience. Instead, she offered me a paid trial project worth $150. I delivered beyond her expectations, and that changed everything.

The Results:

✅ Day 1: Trial project - $150

✅ Day 2: Nexus App project - $600 (completed in just 5 days)

✅ Ongoing: Monthly retainer project - $1,100/month

✅ Now: Working together on Upwork with her full trust

Total earnings from this one client: $2,000+ and counting, Alhamdulillah!

My Biggest Takeaway:

There's a huge role of

@Haroon Khalil

in this success. JazakAllah Khair, Sir, for everything you've done for us. I've been planning to thank you since day one of this project.

An Important Lesson About Dua:

Here's something powerful - I got this client right after spending an hour with juniors at my NUST hostel, advising them to focus on skills, not just GPA. And also, I was continusly making prayers, that may Allah make me independent.

This taught me that prayers matter tremendously, and Allah rewards you when you serve His people with sincere intentions.

My Advice to You:

Engage genuinely in communities - a simple, thoughtful comment can change everything
Focus on delivering value, not just showcasing credentials
Help others without expecting anything in return - the barakah is real
Your skills and character speak louder than your portfolio

I also want to share how I landed my first 3 lac PKR client, but InshAllah, that's for another post.

May Allah bless all of you in your endeavors and grant you success in this life and the hereafter. Ameen.

Stay blessed, everyone! 🤲

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