The fees on Upwork may make sense for you, when you're just starting out and need clients. But if you build a network and move away from the marketplaces, the financial rewards can be huge.

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If you want to grow and scale your freelance business, you'll ultimately need to get off of marketplace platforms like Upwork and Fiverr. Here's why.

How to build up your network and implement the systems you'll need to move your freelance business off Upwork.

Starting out on a marketplace like Upwork makes a ton of sense. But the reality is, these platforms are not built to support your long term success.