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April 29, 2025 49 mins
What do you do when your biggest client walks away and they’re the only one keeping the lights on? This week, I’m speaking with Sergey Pantileev, a client was on the verge of closing his business and getting a job after losing one of his biggest clients. Fast forward two years, and Sergey is now closing multiple six-figure deals with ideal clients through Upwork and is no longer worrying about when the next opportunity will show up. In this episode, Sergey shares the exact mindset shifts and sales strategies that helped him:
  • Win multiple six figure deals using Upwork
  • Lead sales calls that put you ahead of lower-cost competition.
  • Spot red flags from prospects before it’s too late.
  • Keep an abundance mindset - even when cash flow is tight.

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