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Yusra Shoaib

pro

• Nov 25

Milestone Unlocked: $25,000 earned on Contra in 5 months 🎉

What started as a simple profile turned into 5 months of intense problem-solving, late nights, and collaborating with amazing founders and teams. $25k earned, fully remote, fully freelance, fully self-driven.

Grateful to the clients who trusted me, the platforms that create opportunities, and the constant reminder that consistency > talent.

Onwards to $50k

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Zubair Akbar

pro

• Nov 26

congratulations💯

Nouman Arshad

pro

• Nov 26

Congrats, any tips for one who is starting off ?

Yusra Shoaib

pro

• Nov 26

Specialize clearly, present your work as problem-solving (not just visuals), and communicate like a partner by asking smart questions and guiding clients. Reliability and consistency will help you grow faster than anything else.

Youssef Al Hossini

• Nov 27

I really appreciate your advice; thank you. ☺

Laura Salaun

pro

• Nov 26

Congratulations @Yusra Shoaib , this is a huge milestone. Great work and talent aren’t enough. Consistency and clear communication are key in building long-term and trusting relationships.

I just joined Contra and I’m already loving the platform, it’s very inspiring for me to read your post this morning!

Yusra Shoaib

pro

• Nov 26

Thank you so much, that means a lot! 🙌 You’re absolutely right, talent opens the door, but consistency, clarity, and reliability are what keep clients coming back. Contra has been amazing for building those long-term relationships, and once you get your rhythm there, it...

Soveet Gupta

pro

• Dec 4

Hi Yusra, first of all - congratulations on hitting the 25K milestone! 🎉

I joined Contra about two months ago, but I haven’t seen much progress yet. Could you please share some tips or suggestions on how I can improve my profile and get better traction?

Shreyash Barot

• Nov 26

Congrats!

Ben Huffman

pro

• Nov 26

congrats Yusra!

Om Adhavan

pro

• Nov 26

Congrats!

Pablo de Oliveira

• Nov 26

🙌

Vertex Solution

• Nov 26

Congrats

Naam Design Studio

• Nov 26

Congratulations 👍

Andrea DiNardo

max

• Nov 26

wow! hitting this in 5 months is amazing! have you been using Contra as your primary platform for freelancing?

Yusra Shoaib

pro

• Nov 26

Thanks Andrea. Not using it as a primary option for freelancing

Jack Epner

• Nov 27

Good going, Andrea! I'd like to, as Upwork has really upset me lately with policies that can too easily damage even long-standing, 5* freelancers. Haven't found as many opportunities on Contra, but would love to find more work here!