Earning $1k once is easy.
Doing it every month? That's not so easy.
Or is it?
Once you can make $1k a month regularly, reaching $10k a month becomes much easier.
Let’s break down how you can get to $1k a month and then grow from there.
A Straightforward Approach
There are three things you need to get to $1k a month:
1. What are you selling?
2. Who are you selling it to?
3. How much are you selling it for?
These are the key parts of your offer.
When you have a clear, attractive offer, it's easier to sell it regularly to your ideal clients.
3 Things you need to get to $1k/Month:
What are you selling?
You need a skill or a set of skills that solve a problem for clients. This could be web design, marketing, copywriting, etc.
Who are you selling to?
Identify your ideal client (your niche). Be specific. For example, if you are a web designer, choose a specific industry to serve, like small businesses in healthcare.
How much are you selling it for?
Pricing should be based on the value you provide, not just the hours you work. Charge fixed prices at first, then move to value-based pricing. Position yourself as a solutions expert, not a commodity.
Examples of your offer (What you are selling)
Offer 1
I offer landing page AB Split tests for SaaS founders at $1k a month (or $500 a month, depending on the client’s needs and budget). At $500 a month, I aim to get 2 clients.
How will I get these clients?
LinkedIn: Post helpful content and share your offers.
Cold outreach via DMs and emails.
Offer 2
I write one SEO-optimized article for crypto influencers for $1k a month (or $500 a month and get 2 clients).
How will I get these clients?
Twitter DM outreach: Many crypto influencers are active on Twitter.
You won’t build this system on day 2 of your freelance journey. Experience is crucial to positioning yourself as an expert.
Building Experience
If you lack experience, start by building your portfolio, even if it means working for cheap or free.
Focus on your chosen niche. Learning on the job is the best teacher.
Do good work and get client testimonials. Social proof is powerful when prospects are deciding to hire you.
This is a simple roadmap to $1k a month. Stop overcomplicating it. It works.
Now, repeat these steps to reach $10k.
Good luck!