Freelancers Making Real Money Early
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Freelancers are already a major part of the labor market, with 39% of Americans freelancing in 2022, according to Upwork. Young creators are showing early success:
Gigi Robinson (24) turned brand partnerships and her children’s book into over $170,000 last year.
Mark Santos (23) offers video editing services on Fiverr, booking 100–200 projects per month and charging up to $900 per project.
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Nearly 40% of Americans freelancing shows how mainstream this work model has become.
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Gigi’s success proves young creators can build real income streams outside traditional jobs.