Irfan Malik: How to Get Projects on Upwork, Client Communication | The Ehmad Zubair Show

In this podcast episode with Irfan Malik, CEO and founder of Xeven Solutions.Dive deep into the art of client communication in the freelance marketplace, particularly focusing on platforms like Upwork. Irfan shares invaluable insights on responding to initial project proposals, mastering the nuances of client interaction throughout the project lifecycle, and handling sensitive topics like project delays. Learn practical strategies to enhance your communication skills, ensuring you retain clients and create lasting business opportunities. Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your freelance communication tactics, this episode is packed with actionable advice to help you navigate client relationships, ask the right questions, and effectively manage project expectations.
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0:00 Highlights
00:34 Introduction
02:06 Next steps after getting a reply on Upwork proposal
05:09 How to communicate with clients on Upwork chat
06:19 Different Client Categories and what type of questions for each category
08:07 How to ask a client to get on the call
09:12 Time-bound Customer Pros and Cons
10:24 How to follow up with a potential client
12:35 How to communicate with clients in meetings
19:00 How to secure high-value projects
22:24 Investing in meeting setup
24:36 Hacks to impress clients in a meeting
27:46 Align agenda for the next call
29:09 Research about the client project
32:59 How to ask better questions from clients
37:01 How to quote price for your projects
43:47 How to write project proposals
47:01 Negotiation of project pricing
51:07 How to win big clients
52:15 Client communication during the project execution phase
55:54 Communication for project delays
59:31 Critical Advice for Client Servicing
1:03:33 Advice for freelancers
1:06:04 Rapid Fire Questions
1:12:47 Closing Thoughts

[@abdulhannandev]

I have spent tens of thousands of my money and consumed hundreds of hours in learning these things which Sir Irfan taught in just 1 hour

[@yuxrazafar8532]

thank you so much for inviting our teacher Irfan Malik! I had been waiting for this podcast on your channel!!!!

[@Extreme-zf1fl]

My two mentors in one frame
....❤.....love you😘

[@muhammadobaidullahkhan5887]

35:00 minutes in, and man WHAT A PODCAST! ❤

[@Snoor_45]

Much appreciated for arranging this podcast... thank you creator for bringing up this vv important topic... we need more podcasts like these!

[@noorulsahar5263]

Awesome talk... Sir plz women freelancing pr bhi content bnayn...

[@shaheryaryousaf]

Literally I was waiting for sir Irfan's interview on your channel 🙌👏

[@sunilpvtltd]

I am watching this video a second time to observe it in detail. Thank you so much for this wonderful conversation.
@ehmad one positive feedback for you, please always let the guest complete it first. In the video many times, you both are talking and the viewers can't understand the conversation.
Rest everything was too good. Lots of love from India.

[@mzuberch]

An expert interviewing another on how to maximize one's gains as a freelancer... Enjoyed every word of it...

[@islamicdesiretv]

Ehmad it was great interview, I never miss single video of sir Irfan, I found your channel bcz of him, You have asked the most important pain points of freelancers
Its good to watch the whole session

[@mohsinejaz6882]

Amazing Teacher

[@usamanaveed9932]

I have watched hundreds of videos on Upwork insight but nothing matches the insights shared by Irfan Malik. Every sentence is informative.

[@islamkibatain371]

Iska hi Intazaar Tha Sir, Thank You 🧡💚💙

[@chakhtar9026]

At end when you said rewind and watch again. I WILL MAN!!. I WILL KEEP PEN AND PAPER HANDY, WATCH AGAIN AND NOTE EVERY POINT. I WILL DO REHEARSALS OF THESE POINTS.
YOU HAVE DONE AN AMAZING THING!!!!!

[@hewzaifa]

One of the best podcast I have seen on freelancing. Learnt so much!

[@ahmad.raazaa]

Worthy 1 hr. Thank you so much!

[@AR-Memon]

Favorite podcasts ❤

[@zainmir9173]

zabrdast podcast. Truely valuable

[@sohailahmad8692]

This video deserves 7M views ❤

[@ripper_op5442]

Every word is pure gold

[@beingkhurrum]

Learning from the experts ❤

[@GhulamMohyuddinMohyuddin]

Thanks Sir Irfan Malik

[@AhmadRaza-gc2uw]

My two mentor in one fame. Thank you ehmad bhai❤

[@IshtiaqShariq]

Irfan sir ka mind koi world skip ya wobble nahi honay deta kamal.....

[@MuhammadAsadAli-fv9ec]

Two legends in single frame....man.Love u and ur content ❤

[@user-wc8vy7of3y]

Actually great mentor.

[@skvines3396]

Best ever podcast, quality discussion 👏

[@mosin8673]

Really informative, almost like a premium podcast.

[@zunairamanzoor594]

Informative podcast ❤

[@m.ahmad1]

Both are beasts of their fields, and I really enjoyed the conversation.

[@user-tl3fl2cn2j]

Thank You for taking my question .i can learn too much from here ..again thnaks alot ..inshaAllah coming we me meet

[@faiqqazi1729]

We need for of this quality and value

[@raoahmed6978]

An Excellent session. very informative. Great Thanks both of you.

[@jamalarshad147]

1st comment. Bro I am following Sir Irfan and he is great!! Thanks for doing this podcast ❤

[@IffuMughal]

kamal i don't have words to express how much knowledge I get from 01:14:24 video, finally I got mentor for my future. Jazak Allah

[@user-wc8vy7of3y]

Here is This Guy, Do really win me.

[@aqeeladil1205]

the most awaited one 🎉🎉 boom

[@KamranLifestyleOdyssey]

Jazzak Allah Ehmad Bhai...!!!

[@everyone3602]

thanks ehmad
#ehmadzubair #upwork #irfanmalik

[@muzamilahmed3127]

Ehmad bhai.. I've noticed k pichli kuch videos mai volume low aa raha hy. Kindly increase the volume..

[@fozeh911]

Great Tips for free 👏

[@muhammadraja197]

Nice speech ❤🎉

[@zero2infinity16]

Learn alots of things

[@hiidf]

i like your videos a lot sir its very helpful

[@moeezahmad9]

Value Bombs here guys! Hates off to both of you.

[@AbdulWAheed-vc4uq]

very informative

[@adsregime]

That's amazing

[@danyallashari7115]

I would say Hacks of life ❤

[@user-ic3uf2xy4p]

informative video

[@AniServices]

very informative and interesting

[@shaheerahmed9231]

LOVE UR CONTENT BIG BRO❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@zainulabedin4052]

Please share guidelines to keep employees motivated towards progress. In my experience the employee progress goes slow with time

[@Eiusmodeuvelinmi]

❤❤❤

[@Aestheticdesignz]

❤❤

[@user-gu9ke8fd7s]

I have not words how much these podcast provide value in my professional carrier ❤

[@omarizhar3069]

hogya tera 'carrier' xD

[@pythonocean7879]

Gold

[@abdullahsuleman1798]

🤩🤩😍😍

[@user-fb6vp6nn8m]

Aahaaan our Respected Irfan Sir!

[@ahmadwaheed8003]

Watching two of the best Pakistani tech experts in one show. Thanks Ehmad Bhai. ❤

[@kazmi401]

Experts. Litrally Man. But i will like to know what type of experts they are.

[@wiki4672]

@@kazmi401 You look like a frustrated man who has no other work except to write negative comments about successful people. Dont be jealous of others and work hard you will also achieve it one day

[@kazmi401]

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[@MSaTTarKhan]

sir i dont watch seasons give me some suggestions how to get on call.. i feel very nurvous on call

[@muhammadibtasam3022]

on a lighter note...i think host should introduce his guest wether he is a known personality . there is audience that might does not about the guest.

[@hamzaislam7911]

😀

[@umarforbeginners4718]

Video kistrah ki bnani hogi like hr client k liye algse video uswawt bnain aur bhjein agy ya kia treeqa kar hina chiyr start to end

[@ehmadzubair]

Yes - use Loom

[@hamzakhalid_1067]

Why Irfan Malik looks evil on thumbnail 😅

[@shahrukhbutt1007]

wow very informative 💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕