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

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

[@abdulhannandev]

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

[@ayesharubab4785]

Same case of mine

[@SaqlainMalik]

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.

[@yuxrazafar8532]

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

[@mzuberch]

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

[@muhammadobaidullahkhan5887]

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

[@Extreme-zf1fl]

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

[@Samiullah-tz2ul]

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]

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

[@chakhtar9026]

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!!!!!

[@islamkibatain371]

Iska hi Intazaar Tha Sir, Thank You 🧡💚💙

[@haseeb1342]

Good content, the questions you are putting is bringing out the mind and process of the guest. Keep it up!

[@hewzaifa]

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

[@fahadsiddiqui250]

You are doing a great job Ehmad! Highly appreciated.

[@ahmad.raazaa]

Worthy 1 hr. Thank you so much!

[@AlanMurphy-gf8jw]

Very Valuable Session

[@zainmir9173]

zabrdast podcast. Truely valuable

[@ripper_op5442]

Every word is pure gold

[@MuhammadAsadAli-fv9ec]

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

[@AR-Memon]

Favorite podcasts ❤

[@GhulamMohyuddinMohyuddin]

Thanks Sir Irfan Malik

[@beingkhurrum]

Learning from the experts ❤

[@waq92as]

golden tips. thanks

[@skvines3396]

Best ever podcast, quality discussion 👏

[@IshtiaqShariq]

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

[@jamalarshad147]

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

[@AhmadRaza-gc2uw]

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

[@m.ahmad1]

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

[@sohailahmad8692]

This video deserves 7M views ❤

[@muhammaduzair6946]

Appreciated Irfan Bhai Best explanation on youtube

[@ibrahim.tariq525]

So much value!!! Thanks

[@mzohaibazad]

I usually don’t comment on KZbin, 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]

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

[@mzohaibazad]

@@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!

[@hamadwaqar3948]

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

[@raoahmed6978]

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

[@user-pm2yg1pb4f]

Absolutely love it!

[@mosin8673]

Really informative, almost like a premium podcast.

[@user-wc8vy7of3y]

Actually great mentor.

[@babaumar1929]

Yrr these are the words of effort!

[@adeelchoudary2264]

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

[@sunilpvtltd]

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.

[@user-tl3fl2cn2j]

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

[@zunairamanzoor594]

Informative podcast ❤

[@islamicdesiretv]

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

[@drsehrishnoorpt]

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

[@mohsinejaz6882]

Amazing Teacher

[@faiqqazi1729]

We need for of this quality and value

[@IffuMughal]

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

[@UnveilingTheWorldWithKamran]

Jazzak Allah Ehmad Bhai...!!!

[@thepakistan.]

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

[@alirazakk95]

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

[@AlanMurphy-gf8jw]

really enjoyed the rapid fire

[@usamanaveed9932]

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

[@user-wc8vy7of3y]

Here is This Guy, Do really win me.

[@Natural-Exposes]

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

[@UmerExtra]

This should be heard by every software linked person.

[@aqeeladil1205]

the most awaited one 🎉🎉 boom

[@zero2infinity16]

Learn alots of things

[@abdullahtanveer316]

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

[@hiidf]

i like your videos a lot sir its very helpful

[@MohsinIqbal-qg6bt]

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

[@cryptocurrency3244]

Appreciated

[@saadjutt1660]

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

[@everyone3602]

thanks ehmad #ehmadzubair #upwork #irfanmalik

[@Listner12]

Irfan is a real problem solver

[@faizkhan6341]

Best Session ever

[@noorulsahar5263]

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

[@fozeh911]

Great Tips for free 👏

[@basitmangat3079]

❤ In love with this person now

[@muhammadomar997]

Very insightful from Irfan bhai

[@AbdulWAheed-vc4uq]

very informative

[@msbengr]

Really Excellent

[@asimniazi1922]

very helpful

[@AniServices]

very informative and interesting

[@adsregime]

That's amazing

[@shaheerahmed9231]

LOVE UR CONTENT BIG BRO❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@moeezahmad9]

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

[@muhammadraja197]

Nice speech ❤🎉

[@zainulabedin4052]

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

[@user-ic3uf2xy4p]

informative video

[@AishaSaman]

very informative (Y)

[@user-gu9ke8fd7s]

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

[@omarizhar3069]

hogya tera 'carrier' xD

[@huzaifah_yoo6280]

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

[@muhammadibtasam3022]

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.

[@danyallashari7115]

I would say Hacks of life ❤

[@asdflkjasdfasdlfkj]

❤❤❤

[@ranausama8253]

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

[@pythonocean7879]

Gold

[@Aestheticdesignz]

❤❤

[@hamadwaqar3948]

❤❤❤❤

[@muzamilahmed3127]

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

[@abdullahsuleman1798]

🤩🤩😍😍

[@aliabbas091]

10/4

[@ahmadwaheed8003]

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

[@kazmi401]

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

[@wiki4672]

@@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]

@@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]

Aahaaan our Respected Irfan Sir!

[@hamzaislam7911]

😀

[@Videoeditortaysii]

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

[@user-ic6jv6ik9b]

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

[@IhaseebGhazanfar]

Development kay badshah Arslan khan ko bulao

[@huzaifanaseerkhan]

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]

Noted. Really appreciate the feedback

[@faizkhan6341]

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

[@umarforbeginners4718]

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

[@ehmadzubair]

Yes - use Loom