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  • Stand Out!

  • How to Stop Wasting Your Time on Upwork: Your Proposal Writing Guide
  • By: Mariko Barra
  • Narrated by: Mariko Barra
  • Length: 2 hrs and 16 mins

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Stand Out!

By: Mariko Barra
Narrated by: Mariko Barra
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Publisher's Summary

One hundred proposals! Zero replies. Do you feel invisible?

Discover how to break free from being just another "grey mouse" freelancer, and start standing out to the right clients by embracing your passion and unique skills.

Don't expect to find a magical copy-paste cover letter in this audiobook—it doesn't exist! However, this step-by-step guide will help you come up with your own recipe for a successful cover letter. You'll learn how to shine by:

  • Building trust
  • Truly addressing your clients' needs
  • Starting human, friendly relationships with your clients
  • Attracting clients in your own, unique way

Stand Out! How to Stop Wasting Your Time on Upwork is easy to understand and ready to apply to your freelancing at this exact moment. Because in the end, if you want things to change, you have to take action!

©2023 Mariko Barra (P)2023 Mariko Barra

Critic Reviews

"Mixing mindset with practical suggestions, Mariko knows EXACTLY what it takes to succeed on Upwork...and you will too. Highly recommend." (James Newell, author of Clear Sales Message)

"This is the first time ever, I've read a book in a day, it really was that well written and so much of the content can be applied to many other aspects of business." (Dave Edward, "Business Made Simple")

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