Success Without Shortcut: The Hard Truths & Wins of Freelancing with Mark Hui

05/02/2025 52 min Episodio 18
Success Without Shortcut:  The Hard Truths & Wins of Freelancing with Mark Hui

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Summary:In this powerful episode of Level Up with Jevi, we sit down with Coach Mark Hui, a well-respected coach from The Freelance Movement Tribe (TFMT). From struggling with odd jobs to breaking into freelancing and eventually becoming a coach, Coach Mark shares his gritty, no-excuses journey to success.His story is one of resilience, continuous learning, and taking bold action despite obstacles like not finishing college and facing multiple rejections. Through freelancing, he found financial freedom, built a thriving lead generation agency, and now helps others do the same.This episode is packed with real talk, valuable lessons, and no-fluff advice for anyone feeling stuck or uncertain about their next steps. If you're a freelancer looking for direction or someone trying to figure out their next move, this episode is for you.🎯 Highlights:🔥 Mark’s Pre-Level Up LifeGrew up without parents and had to hustle early on.Worked as a car wash attendant, warehouse assistant, and call center agent.Struggled to get a call center job due to his lack of English fluency but pushed through.💡 Breaking into FreelancingDiscovered freelancing by overhearing a conversation at work.Started learning about Virtual Assistance (VA) and eventually resigned from his BPO job.Took a loan to enroll in a freelancing course and bet on himself.🚀 From Freelancer to Agency OwnerFocused on LinkedIn Lead Generation and found success.Built a lead generation agency and started helping others.Realized that documenting processes helped him scale his business.👨‍🏫 The Shift to Coaching & ConsultingStarted coaching others for free and later monetized his knowledge.Emphasizes real experience over theory—only teaches what he has tested himself.Advocates for clarity, patience, and consistency in freelancing.🔑 Defining Success Beyond MoneySuccess isn’t just about money—it’s about time freedom and living life on your terms.Moved into his own home after years of renting.Believes freelancing is a vehicle for financial and personal freedom.📈 Advice for Classmates Feeling StuckIf you feel stuck, you lack clarity—get clear on what you want.Seek mentorship and guidance—don’t be afraid to ask for help.Small wins matter—track progress one step at a time.Stop hopping from one opportunity to another—commit and push through challenges.⏳ Timestamps:0:00 - Introduction: Meet Coach Mark Hui1:26 - Mark’s early struggles: No college degree, hustling in odd jobs6:17 - Discovering freelancing & the power of betting on himself12:10 - Transitioning from BPO to freelancing18:30 - Building a lead generation agency & scaling up23:50 - From freelancer to coach: The power of sharing knowledge35:50 - Redefining success: More than just money44:20 - Advice for freelancers feeling stuck51:53 - Final thoughts & gratitude💡 Key Takeaways:✔️ You don’t need a degree to succeed—work ethic and strategy matter more.✔️ Clarity leads to action. Know your goals, and align your actions accordingly.✔️ Consistency beats talent. Keep pushing...