We help you freelance smarter

... by making 'freelancing more fun, sustainable and profitable.

Like you, we're also freelancers. We understand the struggles that freelancers, creators, and other digital hustlers face.

  • Many aspiring freelancers don't know where to start.
  • Some got scammed by fake jobs.
  • Others fell for misleading information.

We want to portray freelancing, content creation, and other gig economies as they are.

While it's true that some of us are wildly successful, we don't want you to be caught by attempts that falsely represent the journey.

GigHustleLab is a space where we share hustle experiences by those who have walked our path.

An Etsy seller making $30,000 monthly, working 5 hours per week, is a good story.

But so is a programmer quitting a corporate job trying to land their freelance gig.

Both offer good learning opportunities.

Let's share, grow, and thrive together.

Meet GigHustleLab's founder

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Kenny Lee, SEO writer | $100K+ earned on Upwork

Kenny left a decade-long engineering profession to explore different ways of making money online in 2015. Today, he freelances on Upwork and writes for tech brands worldwide.

When he started freelancing, information was scarce. Therefore, he had to overcome obstacles via trial and error.

Now, he's sharing experience, tips, and know-how so aspiring freelancers can avoid pitfalls.

Connect on LinkedIn.

 

 

We're accepting hustle stories.

GigHustleLab is starting a podcast series, and we want to feature hustlers.

  • Do you have hustle stories that might help others?
  • Have you found ways to hustle differently?
  • Why did you quit your job to freelance?
  • What are the biggest mistakes you made as a creator?

Pitch your story to us and grab a slot in our podcast series.

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We believe in collaboration.

Hustling is more fun and rewarding with like-minded people.

  • Do you have a project we can work on together?
  • Want us to feature your story?
  • Or have ideas you want to share with us?

Drop us a message.

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Can You Really Make Money on Upwork

By Michelle J. Brohier | November 13, 2025

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Best Laptops For Writers On A Budget

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Are you looking for the best budget laptop for writers? Or are you simply looking to upgrade your current laptop without breaking the bank? Writers can be anyone who writes […]

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Best Freelancing Platforms For Beginners

By Kenny Lee | March 6, 2025

I get this question often, “What’s the best freelance platform to start with?” Well, I’ll say it depends. Because if you’re a seasoned freelancer, the type of marketplaces you want […]

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The Ultimate Guide on How To Set Your Freelance Rate

By Kenny Lee | October 19, 2024

Worried about how to set your freelance rate? Pricing your services as a freelancer can really be daunting. You want to avoid undercharging and burning yourself out, but you also […]

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