Assalamu Alaikum everyone! I'm Ibrahim, a Software Engineer, freelancer and final year student at NUST. About 2 months ago, I joined this community, and the most valuable thing I discovered here was @Haroon Khalil teaching approach. MashAllah, may Allah bless you abundantly, Sir. The journal writing practice has also been transformative. How I Found My Best Client (So Far) Two months ago, I was looking for new clients as my 2 local projects were wrapping up. One night, I decided to browse through some Skool communities I had previously joined. I found an interesting post and left a thoughtful comment. Within a few hours, I received a response from Jen - who has now become my best client, Alhamdulillah. What Made This Different: Jen was professional and straightforward. She didn't ask for my portfolio or years of experience. Instead, she offered me a paid trial project worth $150. I delivered beyond her expectations, and that changed everything. The Results: ✅ Day 1: Trial project - $150 ✅ Day 2: Nexus App project - $600 (completed in just 5 days) ✅ Ongoing: Monthly retainer project - $1,100/month ✅ Now: Working together on Upwork with her full trust Total earnings from this one client: $2,000+ and counting, Alhamdulillah! My Biggest Takeaway: There's a huge role of @Haroon Khalil in this success. JazakAllah Khair, Sir, for everything you've done for us. I've been planning to thank you since day one of this project. An Important Lesson About Dua: Here's something powerful - I got this client right after spending an hour with juniors at my NUST hostel, advising them to focus on skills, not just GPA. And also, I was continusly making prayers, that may Allah make me independent. This taught me that prayers matter tremendously, and Allah rewards you when you serve His people with sincere intentions. My Advice to You: - Engage genuinely in communities - a simple, thoughtful comment can change everything - Focus on delivering value, not just showcasing credentials - Help others without expecting anything in return - the barakah is real - Your skills and character speak louder than your portfolio

Alhamdulillah! I’ve earned the Rising Talent badge on Upwork! Grateful for the amazing clients who trusted me early in my journey. #Upwork #FreelanceJourney #RisingTalent #Grateful

CRM stands for Customer Relationship Management. In simple words, a CRM is a smart digital system/software that helps businesses manage, track, organize, and automate their relationships with customers and leads. It allows you to: - Capture leads - Track conversations - Manage follow-ups - Automate messages - Store customer data - Monitor sales activities - Improve customer experience All in one centralized system. Why CRM is So Important Today? Without a CRM: - Leads get lost - Follow-ups are missed - Sales opportunities slip away - Customer communication becomes unorganized With a CRM: - Every lead is tracked - Follow-ups are automated - Sales increase - Customer experience improves - Business becomes more professional and scalable CRM usually provides all the essential tools a small business, freelancer, agency, or startup needs to grow professionally. Here are the basic necessities included: - 1️⃣ Lead Management System - Store, organize, and track all leads in one place. - 2️⃣ Contact & Customer Database - Keep complete records of customers, inquiries, and interactions. - 3️⃣ Automated Follow-up System - Auto emails, SMS, or WhatsApp reminders so no lead is forgotten. - 4️⃣ Sales Pipeline Tracking - Visual system to track deals from new lead → follow-up → closing → customer. - 5️⃣ Task & Reminder Management - Never forget to call, message, or follow up again. - 6️⃣ Simple Automation Workflows - Basic automation to save time and improve response speed. - 7️⃣ Basic Reporting & Analytics - Track performance, conversions, and business growth. Why Even Small Businesses Need CRM?

What should I do? I'm getting too much craze for Instagram and WhatsApp messages. I've deleted Instagram and YouTube to avoid reels, but now I'm crazily opening WhatsApp again and again. I lost half of my working hours on these tools today. @Haroon Khalil Now I've opened your Mastermind course - not sure about the exact name, but it helped me a lot. It reminded me that I should spend time with myself, thinking and making prayers. JazakAllah Khair for that. Everyone! Please give me your advice - how do you people manage such issues?

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