SanaFirst client in Week 3, after 6 months of silence
Live Wins
SanaFirst client in Week 3, after 6 months of silenceHamza$2,400/month, started with zero clientsFaridaReplaced her full salary in 90 daysOmarFirst $1,000 client landed in Week 4Zara$800/month working 4 hours a day from homeBilalQuit his 9-to-5 after landing 3 retainer clientsAisha$650 first project, landed within 10 days of joiningTariqFrom proposals ignored to 2 retainer clients in 5 weeksNadiaReplaced her office salary freelancing part-timeUsman$3,000/month in Month 4, agency modelRimshaFirst dollar earned online after years of tryingKamranLanded a UK client in Week 6, $1,800 projectSanaFirst client in Week 3, after 6 months of silenceHamza$2,400/month, started with zero clientsFaridaReplaced her full salary in 90 daysOmarFirst $1,000 client landed in Week 4Zara$800/month working 4 hours a day from homeBilalQuit his 9-to-5 after landing 3 retainer clientsAisha$650 first project, landed within 10 days of joiningTariqFrom proposals ignored to 2 retainer clients in 5 weeksNadiaReplaced her office salary freelancing part-timeUsman$3,000/month in Month 4, agency modelRimshaFirst dollar earned online after years of tryingKamranLanded a UK client in Week 6, $1,800 project
Not a course library. Not pre-recorded videos. A live, structured, accountability-driven program built around one outcome landing your first paying client.
Read before enrolling
IS THIS FOR YOU?
This is for you if…
You have a skill writing, design, development, video, marketing but no idea how to turn it into paying clients.
You've sent proposals on Upwork and heard nothing back. Not even a rejection. Just silence.
You want to earn in dollars, work remotely, and stop depending on a local salary that barely covers the bills.
You're a student or fresh graduate with no portfolio, no testimonials, no idea where to begin.
You've tried other courses and still feel exactly where you started frustrated, stuck, questioning if it's possible.
You need live accountability not another video course you add to your library and never finish.
Not for you if…
You want results without work. No shortcuts. This is a 12-week commitment.
You have no skill and no plan to build one. We teach the system, not the skill.
You can't commit 5–7 hours per week. Half-effort produces zero results.
You want someone to do it for you. We coach. You execute.
Real screenshots. Real students. No actors, no stock photos just proof.
Your unfair advantage
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Fifteen modules. Twelve weeks. One outcome your first paying client.
12 Weeks of Live Sessions
Direct access to Raheem every week not a TA, not a pre-recorded video. You get the real thing, live.
Profile Audit & Optimisation
We tear down your Upwork profile and rebuild it to attract clients before you send a single proposal.
Proposal Masterclass
The word-for-word framework behind hundreds of winning proposals. Steal it, adapt it, land clients.
Niche & Positioning Strategy
Stop being a generalist no one remembers. We help you own a niche where you charge more and win more.
Private Cohort Community
200+ freelancers who are in the same grind. Share wins, get feedback, stay accountable daily.
Client Call Coaching
Most freelancers lose clients on the call not the proposal. We fix that. Script, rate talk, close.
Lifetime Access to Recordings
Every session archived forever. Come back 6 months later and the knowledge is still there, waiting.
Direct Mentorship
Submit your proposals, profile, or pitches and get brutal, honest feedback from Raheem himself.
Website Direction
We guide you on building a freelancer website that closes clients structure, copy, what to include.
Clutch Profile Setup
Most freelancers ignore Clutch. We show you how to set it up and use it to win higher-value clients.
CRM Setup
Track leads, follow-ups, and client pipelines like a pro. Never let a hot lead go cold again.
Contracts & Legal
Use contracts that protect you and signal professionalism. Includes templates you can deploy immediately.
Negotiation Training
How to push back, hold your rate, and walk away with more without losing the client.
LinkedIn Client Acquisition
Upwork isn't the only game. Learn LinkedIn outreach, Sales Navigator targeting, and cold email that gets replies not ignored.
Client Onboarding Systems
First impressions are revenue. Set up onboarding flows, automation, and tracking tools that make you look like an agency of ten.
The journey
YOUR 12-WEEK ROADMAP
12 weeks. Built around one outcome.
01Weeks 1–3
Foundation & Positioning
Week 1Niche & Positioning Strategy
Week 2Website Direction
Week 3Clutch Profile Setup
02Weeks 4–6
Profile & Multi-Channel Presence
Week 4Profile Audit & Optimisation
Week 5LinkedIn Client Acquisition
Week 6CRM Setup
03Weeks 7–9
Outreach, Proposals & Protection
Week 7Proposal Masterclass
Week 8Contracts & Legal
Week 9Negotiation Training
04Weeks 10–12
Sales, Calls & Operations
Week 10Client Call Coaching
Week 11Client Onboarding Systems
Week 12Direct Mentorship
All 12 weeks12 Weeks of Live SessionsPrivate Cohort CommunityLifetime Access to Recordings
Real students, real results
WHAT COHORT STUDENTS SAY
M Luqman Pasha
Cohort
“
I wanted to express my gratitude and share my experience with Masterclass. Participating in Cohort Premium has been an incredibly enriching and rewarding journey, and I've gained invaluable knowledge and skills that I truly appreciate.
Before
No idea how to position or pitch on Upwork
After
Proposals finally getting replies
Muhammad Yousaf
Cohort
“
I recently took the Cohort Premium with Raheem Dawar, and it was a game-changer. His insights and practical tips were invaluable. Thanks to his guidance, I landed my first client with my very first proposal submission. I highly recommend his master class to anyone looking to succeed on Upwork!
Before
Zero results from freelancing efforts
After
Landed first paying client
KHIZAR
Khizar Mughal
Cohort
“
The best and most informative Upwork session I've seen. Raheem has been really helpful with my profile creation and proposal writing.
Before
Upwork profile getting no views or responses
After
Clear system to pitch, price, and close clients
MOEED
Moeed Raza Khan
Cohort
“
As a new freelancer on Upwork, this profile course has helped me a lot. My profile is now set up and I'm working on my cover letter. Insha'Allah, I'll start bidding once my cover letter and profile are reviewed.
Before
Stuck sending proposals that went ignored
After
First positive client responses after the course
Kashan Khan
Cohort
“
This cohort premium community has done a great job. It's very helpful for me and I highly recommend it to others. I've also referred my friends and family. Thank you.
Before
No idea how to position or pitch on Upwork
After
Proposals finally getting replies
Muhammad Sadique
Cohort
“
Completing the Cohort Premium has been a game-changer for me. As a front-end developer, the insights and strategies I gained have significantly enhanced my Upwork profile. From optimizing my portfolio to crafting persuasive proposals, every lesson was filled with actionable advice that has empowered me to stand out and win projects confidently. I highly recommend Cohort Premium to any freelancer looking to elevate their presence on Upwork.
Before
Stuck sending proposals that went ignored
After
Confident and ready to land clients
Farzam Ahsan
Cohort
“
Learned a lot and optimized my profile. I'm receiving more views on my profile and proposals now. It's been awesome, tbh.
Before
No clients despite months of trying
After
Profile optimized, actively landing clients
Fahad Ali
Cohort
“
Overall, it's been an amazing experience working so hard to get results on Upwork. I hope you'll help me get my first client. Thank you for being with us for our future.
Before
Upwork profile getting no views or responses
After
Clear system to pitch, price, and close clients
Babar Khalil
Cohort
“
Mashallah, excellent class! The trainer has complete practical knowledge. It's really worth it to improve your skills and learn how to step into your ecommerce journey.
Before
Zero results from freelancing efforts
After
Ready to land first paying client
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Raheem Dawar
Your Mentor
I WAS EXACTLY WHERE YOU ARE.
I spent months sending proposals that went nowhere. No responses. No clients. Just silence, and the quiet fear that maybe I wasn’t cut out for this.
Then I figured out why it wasn’t working and built a system to fix it. Since then, 6000+ people from all over the world have used that same system to land their first client.