The Freelancer's Playbook: A Talk with Arif

The Freelancers Diary Ep: 001

From Fiverr Gig to CEO: How Md. Arif Built DEVRIVO
Want to turn your freelance side hustle into a full-scale agency? This is the blueprint.

In this episode of The Freelancers Diary, host Arijit Bhowmik sits down with Md. Arif, a Fiverr Top Rated Seller and the visionary Founder & CEO of DEVRIVO.

If you are stuck in the "order queue" trap or wondering how to break through the earnings glass ceiling on Fiverr and Upwork, this conversation is for you. We strip away the fluff and dive deep into the real journey of moving from a solo freelancer to leading a successful tech company.

🔥 What We Cover:

The "Top Rated" Mindset: What it actually takes to get (and keep) the Top Rated badge on Fiverr.

Agency Transition: How Md. Arif pivoted from handling clients alone to building DEVRIVO.

Platform Mastery: Insider tips for Upwork and Fiverr sellers in 2025.

Client Retention: How to turn one-off $50 buyers into long-term high-ticket clients.

The Bangladesh Tech Scene: Navigating the local ecosystem while earning globally.

👥 Meet The Guest: Md. Arif Md. Arif is not just a freelancer; he is an entrepreneur who mastered the art of digital service delivery. As the Founder & CEO of DEVRIVO, he has helped countless businesses scale their digital presence. Starting as an individual seller, he cracked the code to maintaining a 5-star reputation while managing a growing team.

🎙️ Your Host: Arijit Bhowmik Arijit is a seasoned freelancer and server management expert active on both Fiverr and Upwork. With years of experience in the trenches of the gig economy, Arijit asks the questions that every freelancer is thinking but afraid to ask.

💡 Key Takeaways:

Why "Customer Satisfaction" is a metric, not just a buzzword.

The biggest mistake new sellers make on Fiverr.

How to price your services when moving from solo to agency.

🔗 Connect with Us:

Guest (Md. Arif): https://www.facebook.com/arif0587

Host (Arijit Bhowmik): https://www.facebook.com/engshimul


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