Fiverr, a leader in transforming the freelance economy, has introduced its first-ever Breakthrough Achievement recognition. This annual award celebrates outstanding freelance accomplishments by honoring those who have achieved significant milestones on the Fiverr platform. The initiative underscores the growing impact of freelancing in the future of work.
- Award Categories
- Gold Award: For freelancers surpassing $1 million in lifetime Fiverr earnings.
- Platinum Award: For freelancers earning over $5 million in lifetime revenue.
- Purpose of the Recognition
- The Breakthrough Achievement awards highlight the success stories of freelancers who have made a significant impact on the Fiverr platform.
- The recognition aims to showcase the diverse career and business opportunities available through freelancing and the critical role of freelancers in driving growth and innovation.
- Freelancing Trends
- Research by Harvard Business Review Analytic Services and Fiverr Business Solutions indicates that freelancers represent nearly 20% of an organization’s workload and output.
- This percentage is expected to grow, with freelancers projected to make up 50% of the workforce by 2027.
- Impact of Freelancers
- Freelancers contribute diverse skills and are pivotal to transformative growth in various industries.
- Fiverr’s Breakthrough Achievement program celebrates those who lead the way in the expanding freelance economy.
- Aditya Gupta – India-based Shopify-certified partner who achieved 200x her previous monthly revenue with Fiverr.
- Beau Vallis – US-based Grammy-nominated music engineer who took control of his career with Fiverr.
- Lauren Meikle – South Africa-based copywriter and scriptwriter who transitioned from the corporate world to freelancing.
- MJ Wolfe – US-based actor, spokesperson, and fitness creator who replaced his full-time job with Fiverr.
- Ravi Sharma – Australia-based SEO entrepreneur who expanded his business to over 100 employees with Fiverr.
- Host: Terry Rice, Business Development Expert-in-Residence at Entrepreneur Magazine and Fiverr Partner.
- Featured Guests:
- Victoria Carroll – US-based voice actor who built a full-time career to support her family.
- Syed Arsalan Ali Shah – Pakistan-based graphic designer and founder of Connected Pakistan.
- Thomas Edward – UK-based graphic designer who achieved better work-life balance with Fiverr.
- Mijal Zagier – Singapore-based designer who grew her studio in less time with Fiverr.
Fiverr’s Breakthrough Achievement recognition is set to honor freelancers who have reached significant career milestones. As freelancing continues to shape the future of work, this new initiative aims to celebrate those who exemplify excellence and inspire others to achieve success in the freelance economy.
