Date: 8 December Alhamdulillah, today I closed a $185 sale using Twitch outreach. The client wanted a gaming logo, and his initial budget was $150.We negotiated a little, I explained the value, the quality, and what makes my work stand out and we finally agreed on $185. He paid $50 upfront, and the remaining amount will be paid after I deliver the work. This one came from the usual outreach routine on Twitch exploring game categories, finding active streamers, and sending clean, confident pitches. Total Progress So Far: Day 1: $300 Day 2: $0 Day 3: $80 Day 4: $100 Day 5: $1,200 Day 6: $0 Day 7: $0 Day 8: $185 Total: $1,865 / $5,000 goal

If you’re struggling to get clients on Instagram, here’s one powerful tip that actually works: Don’t just DM, Warm up the person first: Before sending your pitch: Like 3-5 of their posts Leave a genuine comment (NOT “nice post”) Follow them if they look like your ideal client Wait 5-10 minutes, then send your DM This warms them up, shows you're real, and boosts your chance of getting a reply. Why this works? Because people trust you more when they see your name in their notifications before the DM arrives. Use niche hashtags like: #twitchstreamer #vtuber #gamer #commissionopen Go through these tags daily and do the same warm-up + DM process. Bonus Tip: Here’s another outreach strategy that works insanely well, especially in gaming, VTuber, and streamer niches: Use niche hashtags to find potential buyers, not just creators: Go to hashtags in your niche Examples:#vtuber #twitchstreamer #gamerlife #commissionopen Open any post using that hashtag. Check the people who liked that post, these are usually fans, gamers, or people active in the same niche. Follow the potential clients from that list. When they follow you back: After warming them up, then pitch your service naturally. This method works because they see you as a real human, not a bot or a spammer. When they notice you interacting with them first, trust builds instantly and they’re much more likely to buy from you. Try this strategy daily and you’ll see a massive boost in your responses and conversions. @Rashid Mukhtar @Haroon Khalil

Date: 5 December Alhamdulillah, today was a massive win. I closed a $1,200 deal using Instagram outreach. Alhamdulillah, I achieved more than my goal within just five days! My next target is to achieve $5,000 What the Client Wanted: A 2D Vtuber model 3 extra reactions His initial budget was $1,000, but since he wanted 3 additional reactions, I charged $200 extra, making the final price $1,200 and he agreed. How I Found the Client: Today I focused on Vtuber-related hashtags: #vtuber #2dmodels Here’s what I did: Liked + followed 100+ accounts Commented on posts using these hashtags Out of all, 7 people followed me back I chatted with them as usual: intro + portfolio Most were not looking for art right now But one of them was ready to order immediately Payment Detaiils: $640 upfront Remaining $560 after delivery and approval Total Progress So Far: Day 1: $300 Day 2: $0 Day 3: $80 Day 4: $100 Day 5: $1,200 Total: $1,680 / $1,000 goal

Date: 3 December 2025 Assalamu Alaikum everyone, Alhamdulillah, here’s my Day 3 update for the $1,000 in 30 Days Challenge. Today, I closed an $80 sale through Twitch. How I Got Today’s Client: Honestly, today felt like pure luck, in a good way. I reached out to only one person, and he immediately added me on Discord. We talked for a bit, introduced ourselves, and then he explained that he needed a simple text-style logo. Pricing Conversation: His budget was $50 because he was saving for Christmas. I tried to push for $150, but the maximum he could afford was $80. Since: The work was simple. it could turn into a long-term client. And I want to keep momentum in this challenge. …I agreed to do it for $80. Payment Details: He paid $38 upfront. The remaining $42 will be paid after the logo is completed. As promised, I will also share the screenshot of the payment. Total Progress So Far: Day 1: $300 Day 2: $0 Day 3: $80 Total: $380 / $1,000 And if anyone has questions about how I closed this deal or how to do Twitch outreach, just comment I’ll reply. @Haroon Khalil

Date: 4 December 2025 Assalamu Alaikum everyone, Alhamdulillah, here is my Day 4 update for the $1,000 in 30 Days Challenge. Today, I closed a $100 sale, this time through Instagram outreach. How I Got the Client: Today I focused on Instagram cold outreach.I searched these hashtags: #twitchstreamer #twitchlive #commission I reached out to 100+ people, and finally one client replied. We introduced ourselves, had a short conversation, and he told me he needed a gaming banner for his profiles. How I Closed the Deal: The great part was, he was already looking for a digital artist, So the timing was perfect. I simply shared: My portfolio Client reviews/testimonials After seeing my work and feedback, he trusted my skills immediately. Closing the Deal: His budget was $100, and since it was already 7:00 AM and I was extremely sleepy 😅, I didn’t negotiate higher, I just closed the deal. He was such an amazing client that he paid the full $100 upfront without hesitation. To appreciate his trust, I offered him: “I’ll give you two free emotes as a bonus for trusting me.” Building long-term relationships always pays off. Total Progress So Far: Day 1: $300 Day 2: $0 Day 3: $80 Day 4: $100 Total: $480 / $1,000 @Haroon Khalil