How I made $100K as Excel Freelancer - 4 life lessons + 4 tips for you

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  • čas přidán 5. 09. 2024

Komentáře • 392

  • @cherianiype
    @cherianiype Před 2 lety +149

    This is truly, TRULY a terrific and top class video Chandoo! Honest, Transparent and really like you say - you wanna make us awesome! Thank you. Ive been following you for ~ 12+ years - pointy haired dilbert days! Best wishes and regards from a big fan - Cherian in sunny and hot Abu Dhabi

    • @chandoo_
      @chandoo_  Před 2 lety +13

      Thanks Cherian. I am fortunate have you long time followers like you. More power ⚡ to you brother :)

    • @mr.commonsense6645
      @mr.commonsense6645 Před rokem

      Why is there always soo much bot on this type of videos

    • @ayufadjriyanti1014
      @ayufadjriyanti1014 Před rokem

      @@mr.commonsense6645 I feel you😂

    • @dprocks998
      @dprocks998 Před rokem

      How can I connect you

  • @amilvelas
    @amilvelas Před 2 lety +223

    Chandoo, you have got $100K in 3 years, but you have made hundreds of thousands of friends. I admire you and respect you a lot. Thank you for all your time and passion for teaching

    • @chandoo_
      @chandoo_  Před 2 lety +12

      Thank you so much for all your love and support Amilcar + 10000s of others 😍

    • @ATInstitute
      @ATInstitute Před 2 lety +4

      @@chandoo_ You have inspire me so much............ I love u from NIGERIA

    • @safnagiras..8054
      @safnagiras..8054 Před rokem +1

      How you got 100k

    • @9FisterSpit9
      @9FisterSpit9 Před rokem

      He got 96,000 dollars. Not 100,000. That 5,000 dollars is a massive TALE. Fucking snakes.

  • @MrAloha
    @MrAloha Před 2 lety +52

    Chandoo has been at this for years. I've been learning from him since 2010. He's the real deal! 💪😁🤙🌴

    • @chandoo_
      @chandoo_  Před 2 lety +5

      Thanks Billy. It is people like you that inspire me to be my best self everyday and share my knowledge and ideas with the world 😀

  • @talkinghat88
    @talkinghat88 Před rokem +6

    Don’t worry about bragging, you are already a master of motivation for many of us. Thank you.

  • @MatthewEaton
    @MatthewEaton Před 2 lety +58

    Goodness. It is good to see this in action. I purchased one of your courses way back in 2009 and I turned a lot of heads. All these years later, I am still developing a lot of excel spreadsheets, databases, and even programming. Perhaps one day I'll hit the freelance trail, and I am glad I have this video to fall back on. Thank you very much for all you do!

    • @chandoo_
      @chandoo_  Před 2 lety +2

      Wow. Always a pleasure to hear from the OG followers such as yourself Matthew.

  • @mazharbashir6521
    @mazharbashir6521 Před rokem +5

    This is the most honest video with the most practical tips and suggestions, yoi rock!

  • @tan_k
    @tan_k Před 2 lety +15

    Every analyst has an Excel guru. You don’t know it yet, but you are my guru. I live across the ditch and it would be great catching up with you someday. Thanks for hosting a great website and helping beginners like me. Cheers mate.

    • @chandoo_
      @chandoo_  Před 2 lety +2

      Thank you TanK. May be in 2023 I get to revisit Aussie and mete up with our followers there.

    • @tan_k
      @tan_k Před 2 lety

      @@chandoo_ That would be great. I’ll share my contact details on LinkedIn.

  • @ctrl-shift-run8681
    @ctrl-shift-run8681 Před rokem +10

    This is brilliant, Chandoo! The most exciting thing about being a freelancer is that we're getting paid for both expertise and to learn on the job. There's always something new.

  • @krneki6954
    @krneki6954 Před 2 lety +6

    for someone who walked the same path i can only say this guy speaks the truth! well done Chandoo!

  • @nonprofitutopia
    @nonprofitutopia Před 2 lety +5

    I stumbled on your website a few years ago, and share it and the resources you provide with my students in my nonprofit operations course at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Thanks for doing all you do!

    • @chandoo_
      @chandoo_  Před 2 lety +2

      Wow.. thank you so much for spreading the good word about my work.

    • @nonprofitutopia
      @nonprofitutopia Před 2 lety

      @@chandoo_ Thank YOU, for offering so many great resources!

  • @lavelclaytorsProjectswPurpose

    I’m just starting freelance work, thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. 🤗

    • @Mule_rishi
      @Mule_rishi Před 6 měsíci

      U started or not bro if started plz guide me too

  • @Soulenergy31
    @Soulenergy31 Před 2 lety +4

    This story of yours is Gold material Chandoo!!! One of my forever Excel and PBI mentors!

  • @shaikusman536
    @shaikusman536 Před 2 lety +3

    AWSOME ! Chandoo.........Thats a Honest & Wise Advise for every One...Hats off brother...Much Respect from INDIA.

  • @Rememberology
    @Rememberology Před rokem +7

    That's a very from-heart, informational, and to-the-point video! Super glad I found your channel! I am a dentist, and want to get into data analytics. All the best!

    • @BalrogsHaveWings
      @BalrogsHaveWings Před rokem +1

      Dentalytics? 🤔

    • @Rememberology
      @Rememberology Před rokem +1

      @@BalrogsHaveWings I never knew something like this existed! Looking it up. Thank you so much!

  • @ExcelForFreelancers
    @ExcelForFreelancers Před 2 lety +3

    Thanks so much for sharing Chandoo. Great insights and wisdom. Much appreciated

  • @aryanyadav3690
    @aryanyadav3690 Před 2 lety +2

    Thanks for simplifying this Chandoo
    I'm 20 years and I love to learn more

  • @abangw24
    @abangw24 Před rokem +4

    Thank you so much your tips. It's very helpful and motivate me to become expert on excel and train many Indonesian team leaders in FMCG about this skill. - Bambang, Jakarta Indonesia.

  • @zonvik
    @zonvik Před 2 lety +1

    yoooooo this guy build my career in excel automation with all his tutorial for excel way back in 2018

  • @yumum66
    @yumum66 Před 2 lety +10

    Chandoo I really appreciate the fact you have put this video online. I thought I had to be an expert before I could start working but you have given me hope that if I charge the right price and I can get paid to learn as I go. So far I have learnt lots of useful excel skills from you and various people, and I am hopeful that I can do what I need to do because of you. May God bless you abundantly.

  • @kivenramz
    @kivenramz Před 2 lety +4

    Wow your website has been an amazing resource for me, and now you're talking about freelancing, which is also my careet path right now! Thank you for sharing your knowledge not only in Excel but in freelancing as well!

  • @SteveSmith-jc7pc
    @SteveSmith-jc7pc Před 2 lety +12

    Thank you Chandoo. I really think this is the first time that I've seen someone lay out all the facts and figures relating to freelancing. And in such a well structured way. Great information and thank you again.

  • @salehmuhammad6811
    @salehmuhammad6811 Před 2 lety +4

    Communication Skills matter alot. Great Chandoo you fantastic to communicate something relatable. 👍👍

  • @dharmavarta
    @dharmavarta Před 2 lety +3

    Finding the work, thats difficult part. Thank you for this nice video.

  • @garylhaas2005
    @garylhaas2005 Před 2 lety +3

    thanks for sharing your true life experiences - it takes the mystery out and improves understanding

  • @LokeshBiradar63
    @LokeshBiradar63 Před rokem +1

    Hey Chandoo, you are an awesome guy. Thanks for sharing your awesome thoughts. You are sharing your thoughts for making others awesome. A big heart for you.

  • @johnborg5419
    @johnborg5419 Před 2 lety +2

    Thanks Chandoo!!! Very interesting Video. I am crazy about worksheet formulas. I follow you, Mike, Bill and lots more!! My Excel has improved thanks to you guys!!! :) :)

  • @leaovulcao
    @leaovulcao Před 19 dny

    Indeed you are best in teaching Excel. I sish you all the best in your future endeavors.

  • @jewelvoth1578
    @jewelvoth1578 Před rokem +2

    Hello Chandoo. Just discovered you. Truly a wonderful video, and lots of valuable learning and the insights eere very helpful. I'm starting my freelance journey and grateful to have found you. 🙂

  • @ivlivs.c3666
    @ivlivs.c3666 Před 2 lety +2

    Gem after gem! Such good advice! Just finished subscribing and signing up to your newsletter. Glad to have found this channel.

  • @faizeralifaivinan6455
    @faizeralifaivinan6455 Před 2 lety +2

    You just great sir. I know about you from 2019 only. I am engineering professional who is handling the after sale in automobile industry. Your inputs are help me analysis my data contain the vehicle failure and spare consumption sheet.

    • @chandoo_
      @chandoo_  Před 2 lety

      Wow. so good to hear how you are using what I share 😀

  • @masoodurrahman5195
    @masoodurrahman5195 Před 2 lety +7

    Hi Chandoo
    Thanks for sharing your experience with us. It is very helpful for me and the new excel freelancer. You hourly charge calculation is awesome .Hope you will make more videos like this for the freelancers.
    Masoodur Rahman

    • @chandoo_
      @chandoo_  Před 2 lety

      You are welcome Masoodur.

  • @ApteryxRex
    @ApteryxRex Před 2 lety +2

    Thanks Chandoo. Very informative - especially the advice on treating your first gigs as being paid to learn.

    • @chandoo_
      @chandoo_  Před 2 lety

      You are welcome Justin 😀

  • @sagato888
    @sagato888 Před 2 lety +1

    as always create content. it gives me the basic of starting on freelancing as excel user. more power 👏

  • @Jack_Analytics
    @Jack_Analytics Před 7 měsíci

    Thank you for sharing this content. This broaden my mind to sell myself than just trying to improve and become an expert before trying something new.

  • @lopamudrasethi8112
    @lopamudrasethi8112 Před 2 lety +3

    Hey chandoo.....you can be a good mentor for many freshers who are suffering from get a job👍👍nice one..keep motivating

  • @hanibaki9485
    @hanibaki9485 Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you Handoo!
    I appreciate your interesting and useful advice.
    I'm interested in launching such freelance work.

  • @rishi1728
    @rishi1728 Před 2 lety +7

    Speaking from experience, this is golden advice. Thank you! 🙏🏽

  • @waqasmunawar3373
    @waqasmunawar3373 Před rokem +2

    Best excel mentor on YT

  • @thebhaskarjoshi
    @thebhaskarjoshi Před 2 lety +2

    This was so informative & inspirable, thanks Chandoo!

    • @chandoo_
      @chandoo_  Před 2 lety +1

      You are welcome Bhaskar.

  • @sonusahani09
    @sonusahani09 Před rokem

    Thank you so much chandoo for this amazing video. I can only say you are a good human being with clear vision. I am Sonu from India.

    • @sonusahani09
      @sonusahani09 Před rokem

      I am Govt Employee since 2012 Power Department. I wanna be a freelancer in Excel or a Data analyst , want to settle down Newzealand. My age is 39. Can you give me a chance to work with you as volunteer freelancer. I wanna you as my Mentor in Excel.

  • @krishnaSagar69
    @krishnaSagar69 Před rokem +1

    thanks for the email formats as well. I just graduated and I never actually emailed anyone. I learning how to email and I saw your email screenshots you showed in the beginning, really helpful and also the video!
    Very informative and keep making such videos!

  • @niteshSharma-ty6mu
    @niteshSharma-ty6mu Před rokem

    Hi Chandoo....you r a great man!!!!
    You really make Excel simple.....creates interest...

  • @sparemoments1198
    @sparemoments1198 Před 2 lety

    I highly appreciate the quality content and little humor!

  • @excellover7172
    @excellover7172 Před 2 lety +7

    Every expert today once was a beginner. Thanks for sharing your story. I also wish to get into excel freelancing. Following your footprints. May you live long! Stay blessed

    • @chandoo_
      @chandoo_  Před 2 lety

      Thanks for the love and appreciation EL 😍

    • @MontyRoshan
      @MontyRoshan Před 3 měsíci

      Did you started?

  • @johnsaleem470
    @johnsaleem470 Před 2 lety +1

    Chandoo, this was very insightful for me. Thank you in deed.

  • @hilaryodinamba7199
    @hilaryodinamba7199 Před rokem

    The best excel data analysis video for beginners.

  • @ashokanselliah9571
    @ashokanselliah9571 Před 4 měsíci

    Many thanks Chandoo for sharing this great video. Hugely helpful...

  • @dushyant734
    @dushyant734 Před 2 lety +1

    this is soo good i am starting as data scientist and you are really giving solutions of my questions which in my mind , thanks ✨

  • @olipeeeeee
    @olipeeeeee Před 2 lety +1

    As always very helpful. Thx for charing your experiences with us. 🙏 Very inspiring.

    • @chandoo_
      @chandoo_  Před 2 lety

      You are welcome Matthias.

  • @mahmodi5timetolearn
    @mahmodi5timetolearn Před rokem

    Like a father who shares his own life experience and knowledge with his sweet family to obtain knowledge

  • @narayanjena4259
    @narayanjena4259 Před 2 lety +1

    Hey Chandoo, Thank you for this wonderful video.

  • @abhilashn2993
    @abhilashn2993 Před 2 lety +6

    one of the best video from Chandoo as usual but the information you shared in this video is not measurable as its very rarely shared .... Thanks for sharing lessons learned and important turning points from your freelancing life... Please be sharing good content as usual without forgetting excel tips and tricks ;)

    • @chandoo_
      @chandoo_  Před 2 lety

      You are welcome Abhilash 😎

  • @Azhar_Khan383
    @Azhar_Khan383 Před 2 lety +3

    Great lesson for all of us. Thanks sir

  • @learnwithcookies398
    @learnwithcookies398 Před rokem

    Thanks for sharing. I'm starting my journey and was curious to hear a speech like this from a professional in the field.

  • @koppalkumar
    @koppalkumar Před 2 lety

    Thanks for being honest and giving details of freelancing

  • @aashishmeshram5707
    @aashishmeshram5707 Před rokem

    Thanks for your all amazing videos, experience, skilled work and pratical knowledge..

  • @angelicanarboneta4462

    Thank you for being such an inspiration Mentor Chandoo! 😊

  • @zunedmemon8292
    @zunedmemon8292 Před rokem

    Sir I am Accountant i just started Data analytics with your Video amezing learning skills sir

  • @manojpawar007
    @manojpawar007 Před 2 lety +5

    Dear Chandoo I have been your follower since the beginning and must say your website has helped me a lot to achieve mastery in Excel. I was always curious to know your journey. Thanks for sharing this video and very useful tips. Keep your work of making us awesome going on. God bless you.

    • @chandoo_
      @chandoo_  Před 2 lety

      Thank you Manoj ji for being an OG follower and being with me all these years. 😊

  • @teeyoo7051
    @teeyoo7051 Před rokem

    Totally love your video. You have a great personality. Thank you

  • @jaykaul3841
    @jaykaul3841 Před rokem

    VERY SIMPLE and SINCERE advice . Regards

  • @herberteyouga6554
    @herberteyouga6554 Před rokem

    From France. Très bon travail. Thank you for this video

  • @jimmyh9129
    @jimmyh9129 Před 2 lety

    Thank you Chandoo. Its opening my eyes

  • @evangelinejustina
    @evangelinejustina Před rokem

    Hello from Malaysia 🇲🇾 thank you for all your effort.

  • @chrism9037
    @chrism9037 Před 2 lety +1

    This was so informative, thanks Chandoo!

    • @chandoo_
      @chandoo_  Před 2 lety +1

      You are welcome Chris 😀

  • @FirestormT
    @FirestormT Před 2 lety

    Many thanks for the valuable recommendations. I've been trying to work as a freelance and that advice would work great.

  • @bayoogidan8354
    @bayoogidan8354 Před rokem

    Chandoo, this was really enlightening. The topic almost threw me away "Excel'. I suggest you should use more general titles as you hardly taught anything about Excel in this video. Thanks for all the tips. There are in my pocket now and I will surely rewatch this video

    • @chandoo_
      @chandoo_  Před rokem

      Thanks Bayo. I will test out alternative title and thumbnail for this sometime. It is doing great compared to my other videos. So I am not gonna mess with it for now :)

  • @PrinceTobaTekSingh
    @PrinceTobaTekSingh Před 3 měsíci

    Mainy ap ki website visit ki very good bohat he valuable ha keep up your good work .

  • @MrSomanathdash
    @MrSomanathdash Před 2 lety

    Thank you... For such a nice vedio. I have more than 10 years in IT. But never did any freelance. Think to do..

  • @wirtualny_swiat
    @wirtualny_swiat Před 2 lety +4

    Good job! Well done ;)
    And thanks for whole job you've done on the channel and in general

    • @chandoo_
      @chandoo_  Před 2 lety

      You are so welcome WS. 😍

  • @yasinnabi
    @yasinnabi Před rokem

    Starting a business is not a bout making money, it is all about creating value

  • @rushallmaqar9806
    @rushallmaqar9806 Před rokem

    My goal is to be a Excel ninja like you❤️

  • @ladygagita1187
    @ladygagita1187 Před 2 lety

    New subscriber here from the Philippines 🇵🇭

    • @garyclaire8071
      @garyclaire8071 Před 2 lety

      Feel to let the world know about Rayconhacks using the aid of their bitcoin services they hack another successful 0.025btc without any error

    • @garyclaire8071
      @garyclaire8071 Před 2 lety

      On telegram

  • @ShahidAli-kn4te
    @ShahidAli-kn4te Před rokem +3

    Wow, that was so encouraging.
    Your straightforward and sincere explanation is valuable and useful.
    I have a question, with you decade or more experience with Excel could you call your self a Data Analysis or that is a different field altogether, 2nd question
    What are the most basic things I should concentrate if I want to get into the field of Excel, Data Analyst job as (free lancer) is what I am targeting. I am approaching my Retirement time, and I don't want to loose the battle without a final fight.
    Thank again you are one of the most genuine person on CZcams.
    Lot of Love & best of Regards from Pakistan.

  • @monie.pl.12
    @monie.pl.12 Před rokem

    This is such a useful video! Thank you!

  • @TheJazzten
    @TheJazzten Před 2 lety

    Thank you for being honest! God bless you!

  • @vijivr
    @vijivr Před rokem

    Thank you so much for the valuable information

  • @ShrinivasaS-uk7cg
    @ShrinivasaS-uk7cg Před rokem

    Very great experience, which you have shared. Liked it

  • @beyondpaper_
    @beyondpaper_ Před 2 lety

    Thank you very informative. Been using your blog for quite sometime now.

  • @zakarie
    @zakarie Před rokem +2

    I went into freelance 2022 and made over $60k.

    • @user-yn4kf8dp8j
      @user-yn4kf8dp8j Před 6 měsíci

      Hi Sir, can you tell me how to get freelancing projects as a beginner in the domain of Data Analysis? It will be helpful for me

  • @jkaduda
    @jkaduda Před rokem

    Great advise, was getting lost on how to start freelancing

  • @soorajtp6085
    @soorajtp6085 Před 2 lety

    Very transparent and makes sense. Thanks

  • @arghyadeeppramanick4062

    Thank you sir ❤️
    Always I'm grateful to you.

  • @nandhinik3958
    @nandhinik3958 Před 2 lety

    Hi Chandoo u r my best friend thanks for a giving a valuable tips for us . you are doing a great work keep it up. utube is a best education platform bcoz such a nice pepole around here to teach , like you . thank you so much for u r book it helped a lot.

  • @BabbiCyan
    @BabbiCyan Před 10 měsíci

    I want to become a Excel Freelancer too, I found the job satisfacting, and i love excel. been following you wiith different account , all my g account hahahaha. thank you

  • @WorkFromHomeAfrica
    @WorkFromHomeAfrica Před 2 lety

    First time on your channel. Really great video. Well done!

  • @SulavTimsina
    @SulavTimsina Před rokem +1

    It's a click bait, because your title says 100k and people assume that it's in an year.

    • @litob8453
      @litob8453 Před 2 měsíci

      If people assume that, it is their own problem. Not click-bait.

  • @RajneeshKumar-vr1qj
    @RajneeshKumar-vr1qj Před 2 lety

    Yo bro, could you make a SQL beginner to pro kinda video? I love your teaching style 👌

    • @chandoo_
      @chandoo_  Před 2 lety +1

      Thanks Rajneesh for the suggestion. The video is already in development. Should go live in August.

  • @blushstix
    @blushstix Před rokem

    Hey Chandoo, can you share some more insights on freelancing that can help beginners as well.

  • @Gary-uy9mr
    @Gary-uy9mr Před 2 lety

    "air from water" right at the end :)

  • @sitrakaforler8696
    @sitrakaforler8696 Před 2 lety

    Nice vidéo, really interesting and bravo for you path :D

  • @vijayaprasad1711
    @vijayaprasad1711 Před 2 lety

    Thanks for sharing the hourly rate calculator

  • @adamd9166
    @adamd9166 Před rokem +1

    When you say to charge 10, 15, 20 per hour as a discounted rate for your first few learning projects,, do you mean 10-20 per hour, or 10-20 for their entire Excel project? Thanks!

  • @immallikarjun
    @immallikarjun Před 2 lety

    wonderful sir i m very happy thanks lot sir for sharing ur experience

    • @chandoo_
      @chandoo_  Před 2 lety

      You are welcome Mallikarjun

  • @shawnpaul9427
    @shawnpaul9427 Před rokem

    Wow he excels at freelancing

  • @kiranmurs
    @kiranmurs Před 2 lety

    The moment I saw those trains, I thought you might be in Auckland or Newzealand.
    Thank you from a fellow Aucklander

    • @chandoo_
      @chandoo_  Před 2 lety +1

      I live in Wellington. Guess we all have the same trians.

  • @imeneimene7702
    @imeneimene7702 Před rokem

    Thank you, all the best 👍

  • @maizu623
    @maizu623 Před rokem

    Thank you so much for this video

  • @jaspermorris3729
    @jaspermorris3729 Před 2 lety

    Thanks for the content!

  • @excelangola2727
    @excelangola2727 Před rokem

    Thanks so much for sharing Chandoo. I am so glad I have found you