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Shachar Meir

If I had to start freelancing today, I’d do this

Published about 2 months ago • 1 min read

Hi Reader,

I’ll be honest, freelancing is the best thing that ever happened to me.
And also the hardest.

On one hand, it gave me things I didn’t even know were possible:

  • I can integrate work and life in ways I never could before
  • I choose what I work on (and who I work with)
  • I have full control over my time

But on the other hand, it forced me to build completely new muscles:

  • Finding work is now my responsibility
  • Figuring out what I actually offer and how to price it took time
  • I had to operate without structure, without a manager, without a safety net

That trade-off is real.

And right now, more people are starting to consider it.

Not because freelancing is “trendy”...
But because the way we work is changing.

People don’t want to depend on a single employer.
They don’t want to work on someone else’s terms.
They want flexibility and ownership.

Freelancing gives you that.
But it also demands more from you than most people expect.

In this conversation with Dheeraj Mishra, I break down how I would start a data freelancing business in 2026.

If you’ve ever thought about going independent, or if you’re already on that path, this one will give you a much clearer picture.

Watch it here 👇

How I’d Build a $100K Data Freelancing Business (From Scratch) How I’d Build a $100K Data Freelancing Business (From Scratch) [30:19]
This is how I would start a data freelancing business in 2026

Have a great weekend!

Regards,
Shachar

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