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

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  • čas přidán 14. 07. 2024
  • 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

Komentáře • 116

  • @SaqlainMalik
    @SaqlainMalik Před dnem +2

    In this era of youtubers like Ducky, Maaz, Rajab Ehmad is a beacon of light. Thank you so much for putting efforts in each video and asking relevant questions from the guest so we can benefit from their secrets. Keep doing it.

  • @abdulhannandev
    @abdulhannandev Před 2 měsíci +49

    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
    @yuxrazafar8532 Před 2 měsíci +10

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

  • @mzuberch
    @mzuberch Před 2 měsíci +7

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

  • @Extreme-zf1fl
    @Extreme-zf1fl Před 2 měsíci +15

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

  • @muhammadobaidullahkhan5887
    @muhammadobaidullahkhan5887 Před 2 měsíci +7

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

  • @Samiullah-tz2ul
    @Samiullah-tz2ul Před měsícem +2

    What a Man Irfan Malik, This 1hr 14 mintutes Podcast is better then all the upwork courses out there
    Host has less questions and Irfan has more answers,

  • @shaheryaryousaf
    @shaheryaryousaf Před 2 měsíci +7

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

  • @mzohaibazad
    @mzohaibazad Před 18 dny +1

    I usually don’t comment on CZcams, but Ehmad Zubair, you’ve made me do it! I’ve seen almost all of your guests interviewed on other channels, but you stand out. You always ask the perfect questions and stick with them until you get a solid answer. Your ability to draw out the best insights from your guests is amazing. Plus, your focus on the challenges freelancers and beginners face is so helpful. Keep up the fantastic work!

    • @ehmadzubair
      @ehmadzubair  Před 17 dny

      Thank you for these kind words Zohaib. Support and Feedback from people like you helps us get better.

    • @mzohaibazad
      @mzohaibazad Před 17 dny

      @@ehmadzubair Literally, most podcasters just move to the next question after the guest answers. What I love about you is that you stick with the question until it's fully answered. Your interviews are so much more in-depth and interesting because of this!

  • @islamkibatain371
    @islamkibatain371 Před 2 měsíci +5

    Iska hi Intazaar Tha Sir, Thank You 🧡💚💙

  • @chakhtar9026
    @chakhtar9026 Před 2 měsíci +3

    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!!!!!

  • @fahadsiddiqui250
    @fahadsiddiqui250 Před 2 měsíci +2

    You are doing a great job Ehmad! Highly appreciated.

  • @hewzaifa
    @hewzaifa Před 2 měsíci +2

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

  • @zainmir9173
    @zainmir9173 Před 2 měsíci

    zabrdast podcast. Truely valuable

  • @ripper_op5442
    @ripper_op5442 Před 2 měsíci

    Every word is pure gold

  • @ahmad.raazaa
    @ahmad.raazaa Před 2 měsíci

    Worthy 1 hr. Thank you so much!

  • @GhulamMohyuddinMohyuddin
    @GhulamMohyuddinMohyuddin Před 2 měsíci +1

    Thanks Sir Irfan Malik

  • @AR-Memon
    @AR-Memon Před 2 měsíci

    Favorite podcasts ❤

  • @MuhammadAsadAli-fv9ec
    @MuhammadAsadAli-fv9ec Před 2 měsíci

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

  • @beingkhurrum
    @beingkhurrum Před 2 měsíci

    Learning from the experts ❤

  • @skvines3396
    @skvines3396 Před 2 měsíci

    Best ever podcast, quality discussion 👏

  • @thepakistan.
    @thepakistan. Před měsícem +1

    Its worthing for me i spend 1:14:23 hours on this video
    Much appreciated❤

  • @waq92as
    @waq92as Před 2 měsíci

    golden tips. thanks

  • @AhmadRaza-gc2uw
    @AhmadRaza-gc2uw Před 2 měsíci

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

  • @UnveilingTheWorldWithKamran
    @UnveilingTheWorldWithKamran Před 2 měsíci

    Jazzak Allah Ehmad Bhai...!!!

  • @MohsinIqbal-qg6bt
    @MohsinIqbal-qg6bt Před 2 měsíci +1

    Great Podcast, Samandur me Qozy ko band kiya ha is bndy ne, Million dollar pieces of advice 🤍💯

  • @user-wc8vy7of3y
    @user-wc8vy7of3y Před 2 měsíci

    Actually great mentor.

  • @ibrahim.tariq525
    @ibrahim.tariq525 Před 14 dny

    So much value!!! Thanks

  • @IshtiaqShariq
    @IshtiaqShariq Před 2 měsíci

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

  • @usamanaveed9932
    @usamanaveed9932 Před 2 měsíci +1

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

  • @muhammaduzair6946
    @muhammaduzair6946 Před 19 dny

    Appreciated Irfan Bhai Best explanation on youtube

  • @m.ahmad1
    @m.ahmad1 Před 2 měsíci

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

  • @mosin8673
    @mosin8673 Před 2 měsíci

    Really informative, almost like a premium podcast.

  • @jamalarshad147
    @jamalarshad147 Před 2 měsíci +1

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

  • @user-pm2yg1pb4f
    @user-pm2yg1pb4f Před 15 dny

    Absolutely love it!

  • @hamadwaqar3948
    @hamadwaqar3948 Před měsícem

    super over loaded podcast with pure value!!!
    gonna watch it at least 2 3 times....

  • @mohsinejaz6882
    @mohsinejaz6882 Před 2 měsíci

    Amazing Teacher

  • @babaumar1929
    @babaumar1929 Před 21 dnem

    Yrr these are the words of effort!

  • @user-tl3fl2cn2j
    @user-tl3fl2cn2j Před 2 měsíci +1

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

  • @raoahmed6978
    @raoahmed6978 Před 2 měsíci

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

  • @sunilpvtltd
    @sunilpvtltd Před 2 měsíci

    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.

  • @faiqqazi1729
    @faiqqazi1729 Před 2 měsíci

    We need for of this quality and value

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    @zunairamanzoor594 Před 2 měsíci

    Informative podcast ❤

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    @user-wc8vy7of3y Před 2 měsíci

    Here is This Guy, Do really win me.

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    @sohailahmad8692 Před 2 měsíci +1

    This video deserves 7M views ❤

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    @alirazakk95 Před 2 měsíci

    Those who know. Knows what a gold mine this podcast is 🙌🙏

  • @adeelchoudary2264
    @adeelchoudary2264 Před měsícem

    What a tremendous podcast by Ehmad Zubair and Irfan malik sir. I really appreciate it

  • @islamicdesiretv
    @islamicdesiretv Před 2 měsíci

    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

  • @UmerExtra
    @UmerExtra Před 2 měsíci

    This should be heard by every software linked person.

  • @drsehrishnoorpt
    @drsehrishnoorpt Před 2 měsíci

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

  • @cryptocurrency3244
    @cryptocurrency3244 Před 11 dny

    Appreciated

  • @Listner12
    @Listner12 Před 24 dny

    Irfan is a real problem solver

  • @IffuMughal
    @IffuMughal Před 2 měsíci

    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

  • @abdullahtanveer316
    @abdullahtanveer316 Před měsícem

    amazing podcast, as a new freelancer I learned a lot of things from this podcast. please post more content like that. Jazak'Allah

  • @zero2infinity16
    @zero2infinity16 Před 2 měsíci

    Learn alots of things

  • @fozeh911
    @fozeh911 Před 2 měsíci

    Great Tips for free 👏

  • @aqeeladil1205
    @aqeeladil1205 Před 2 měsíci

    the most awaited one 🎉🎉 boom

  • @everyone3602
    @everyone3602 Před 2 měsíci

    thanks ehmad
    #ehmadzubair #upwork #irfanmalik

  • @faizkhan6341
    @faizkhan6341 Před měsícem

    Best Session ever

  • @Natural-Exposes
    @Natural-Exposes Před měsícem

    If I wanna to say something about Malik Irfan so literally I didn't have any words for him.

  • @noorulsahar5263
    @noorulsahar5263 Před 2 měsíci

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

  • @hiidf
    @hiidf Před 2 měsíci

    i like your videos a lot sir its very helpful

  • @moeezahmad9
    @moeezahmad9 Před 2 měsíci

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

  • @msbengr
    @msbengr Před měsícem

    Really Excellent

  • @basitmangat3079
    @basitmangat3079 Před měsícem

    ❤ In love with this person now

  • @AbdulWAheed-vc4uq
    @AbdulWAheed-vc4uq Před 2 měsíci

    very informative

  • @muhammadomar997
    @muhammadomar997 Před měsícem

    Very insightful from Irfan bhai

  • @saadjutt1660
    @saadjutt1660 Před 9 dny

    When you mentioned about 'Negotiation', it was ambigious whether to do negotiation on chat or call meeting?

  • @asimniazi1922
    @asimniazi1922 Před 2 měsíci

    very helpful

  • @user-gu9ke8fd7s
    @user-gu9ke8fd7s Před 2 měsíci +1

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

  • @AniServices
    @AniServices Před 2 měsíci

    very informative and interesting

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    @muhammadraja197 Před 2 měsíci

    Nice speech ❤🎉

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    @user-ic3uf2xy4p Před 2 měsíci

    informative video

  • @shaheerahmed9231
    @shaheerahmed9231 Před 2 měsíci

    LOVE UR CONTENT BIG BRO❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @adsregime
    @adsregime Před 2 měsíci

    That's amazing

  • @hamadwaqar3948
    @hamadwaqar3948 Před měsícem

    ❤❤❤❤

  • @zainulabedin4052
    @zainulabedin4052 Před 2 měsíci

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

  • @asdflkjasdfasdlfkj
    @asdflkjasdfasdlfkj Před 2 měsíci

    ❤❤❤

  • @AishaSaman
    @AishaSaman Před měsícem

    very informative (Y)

  • @aliabbas091
    @aliabbas091 Před 2 měsíci

    10/4

  • @Aestheticdesignz
    @Aestheticdesignz Před 2 měsíci

    ❤❤

  • @ranausama8253
    @ranausama8253 Před 2 měsíci

    yar yeh banda ha k kia ha Kamal ha ground realities btai ha aur etna simple way ma complex chezoo ko explain kia ha if you are a entrepreneur if your are into a growth or business side then must watch this

  • @danyallashari7115
    @danyallashari7115 Před 2 měsíci

    I would say Hacks of life ❤

  • @ahmadwaheed8003
    @ahmadwaheed8003 Před 2 měsíci

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

    • @kazmi401
      @kazmi401 Před 2 měsíci

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

    • @wiki4672
      @wiki4672 Před 2 měsíci

      @@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
      @kazmi401 Před 2 měsíci

      @@wiki4672 HaHa Jealous. Bro. i have Achieved anything i wanted in this age 17. I am a software Engineer in a company which gives me a monthly salary of more than your country's annual salary. Bro but these guys are Failed at coding. They did nothing in their coding career.

  • @user-fb6vp6nn8m
    @user-fb6vp6nn8m Před 2 měsíci +2

    Aahaaan our Respected Irfan Sir!

  • @pythonocean7879
    @pythonocean7879 Před 2 měsíci

    Gold

  • @abdullahsuleman1798
    @abdullahsuleman1798 Před 2 měsíci

    🤩🤩😍😍

  • @muhammadibtasam3022
    @muhammadibtasam3022 Před 2 měsíci +1

    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.

  • @huzaifah_yoo6280
    @huzaifah_yoo6280 Před 18 dny

    #Question:
    How to raise amount if client gave extra work or ask for implement this new functionality?

  • @muzamilahmed3127
    @muzamilahmed3127 Před 2 měsíci

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

  • @huzaifanaseerkhan
    @huzaifanaseerkhan Před 10 dny

    Very insightful conversation. Just a constructive criticism for Ehmad, please let your guests complete their sentences. It is quite annoying for the guests when you interrupt them mid-sentence which also visible here. It may also steer their mind away from a point they might have in mind to mention ahead in the conversation.

    • @ehmadzubair
      @ehmadzubair  Před 10 dny +1

      Noted. Really appreciate the feedback

  • @hamzaislam7911
    @hamzaislam7911 Před 2 měsíci

    😀

  • @user-ic6jv6ik9b
    @user-ic6jv6ik9b Před měsícem

    Apna MIC bhhi On kar lia karain, lagta hy sargoshi kar rahy hain

  • @Videoeditortaysii
    @Videoeditortaysii Před měsícem

    Muje 6 month ho gaye hain pta ni kitny connects ma buy kr kr k waste kr chuka hun takin
    Kooi banda mera proposal seen tk ni krta ma kafi dis heart ho raha hun upwork se

  • @ahsantariq3926
    @ahsantariq3926 Před měsícem

    imagine client watching this.

  • @IhaseebGhazanfar
    @IhaseebGhazanfar Před měsícem

    Development kay badshah Arslan khan ko bulao

  • @faizkhan6341
    @faizkhan6341 Před měsícem

    43:08---45:38 ki bataye kuch samajh nhi ai bss

  • @umarforbeginners4718
    @umarforbeginners4718 Před 2 měsíci

    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

  • @MSaTTarKhan
    @MSaTTarKhan Před 2 měsíci

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

    • @kamranshabbir3788
      @kamranshabbir3788 Před 2 měsíci

      Please try to write what you want to speak, from both sides, and then speak in front of the mirror daily. Why mention seasons here?

  • @abrarbalti
    @abrarbalti Před 15 dny

    host needs to know what to ask how to ask ------------1 page ka sawal 😑