How I Launched a Paid Community to Help Others Learn Freelancing
After years of freelancing, I realized I could help others skip the mistakes I made early on. So I launched a paid WhatsApp group teaching real, step-by-step freelancing skills. And people actually joined—and paid.
Why Membership Communities Work
People want focused guidance and real-time support. Your community becomes a space for:
- Daily tips and tasks
- Job leads
- Feedback and accountability
- Peer support
What I Offered in My Group
- 1-week bootcamp (Freelancing 101)
- Templates for proposals and portfolios
- Weekly Q&A sessions
- Guest speaker Zoom calls
How I Monetized It
- Charged Rp25k–Rp75k/month
- Used WhatsApp + Google Drive
- Offered lifetime access for early members
Getting People to Join
- Shared success stories from my freelancing journey
- Created a short free challenge to attract members
- Partnered with micro-influencers for shoutouts
Final Thoughts
You don’t need a big following to create value. If you’ve walked the path—even just a few steps ahead—you can guide others and get paid for it.
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