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[LESSON 0/3 LESSONS/MODULES]

 

INTRODUCTION INTO FREELANCE TO $1K by SIMON TAKI ZAKU

Introduction: A lesson I learned the hard way—and the one thing you must do before it’s too late.

💼 How I From Zero to $1k in Freelancing — From My Little Room in Taraba, Nigeria.

Thank you so much for joining my free 3-part training series for people who;

 

Want to learn how to start a side business as a Freelancer from the comfort of YOUR HOME or;

Want to grow their freelance income from charging cheap rates on Fiverr, Upwork etc to at least $1,000/month without cold calling or sending DMs, or emails. 

Once more, this is Simon Zaku, fouunder & CEO IbiFoundry LLC.

 

And I’m really glad you signed up for this course.

I'm genuinely glad you opened this first lesson.

That alone is great step towards creating a better life online, the smart way.

Read on... I'll tell you why...

You see, today’s lesson might change the way you think about everything.

 

Why's that?

No one teaches this in schools, institutions, or universities!

And the day I figured it out, I literally understood and broke the code, lol.

Let me tell you a story...

I still remember, vividly, how I began freelancing - it was an Aha moment for me because I figured I had a ton of skills people paid $1000s for.

 

On that day, I was with my girlfriend and after reading one of my posts, we had this conversation:

Her: “Simon, how about writing for other people, I mean, you write so well and companies want this!?”

Me: “that’s a great idea, I’ll begin right away!”

Fast forward to today, I’ve begun freelance writing, set up a solid writing career and have worked (and still work) for amazing companies and publications and get paid anywhere around $500-$3,000 monthly to write 1-4 blog posts monthly.

And I’ve packed so much value from past works, clients, successes & failures in this very training.

I’m so glad that you’ve shown interest in information that can change your life - it’s the first step to actually achieving your dreams.

And this training is going to help you do that!

This free training took a lot of work hours, research, video recordings and over 70 hours of work.

To educate you on how to begin a service-based business from the comfort of your room anywhere you are in the world.

And show you how to actually close your first few dream clients within the next 7 to 28 days.

But before that, this FREE training is ONLY for YOU if:

You are serious about changing your life and want to begin building a side income even as you run a day job (especially now in 2025).

First, this training will show you from the very scratch, how to start a freelance career and land your first client within the next 7 to 28 days (ONLY if you do the work & take action).

Secondly, this training is also for you if you’ve just started freelancing but still confused on what steps to take next, (where to get clients, websites to get easy jobs etc...) to turn your Freelance skills into a stable side income.

Basically, you've started Freelancing and want to start getting clients.

Answered yes?

This is for YOU!

You’re already into freelancing and get a few clients here and there (through Fiverr, Upwork, Freelancer.com etc) but YOU ARE TIRED and feel you charge way less than the services you provide (probably the most common).

PLUS I know YOU struggle to get clients on Fiverr, Upwork, or Peopleperhour (I’ll reveal why they’re the worst ways to get freelance clients and an easy-to-implement method instead).

You see, hiring freelancers is becoming not only more acceptable, but more attractive for many businesses—especially in 2025.

This creates an incredible opportunity for people JUST like Me and YOU, Ndionuka, with useful skills to start a business on the side, and eventually grow that into a sustainable self-employed career even as a University (or college) student, Blogger, Graduate, a social media Influencer or even a business owner.

And that’s exactly what I’ve done with my freelance writing business over at simonzaku.com (my freelance website).

Ready to learn my secrets?

Yes?

Great!

I’ll be revealing everything that I know during this training.

But before that, let me ask you a question:

What will an extra $1,000 in side income do for you each month?

I want you to carefully answer this question and I recommend you write your answer down…

List all the problems and challenges you would solve if you had an extra $10,000 coming in from side income every year.

NEXT MODULE [MODULE 1 OF 3]: How to pick a profitable freelance skill (with zero competition)

[MODULE 2 OF 3] How to launch a sleek website in 30 minutes without coding

[MODULE 3 OF 3] How I got my first $500 client without cold emails or cold calls

And one mistake 90% of Nigerians make without even knowing

So let’s go, my Freelance Friend!

You see, what most people do is this...

 

They overthink.

They try everything.

And then give up after 1 week.

But that never works, and here’s why:

 

Freelancing isn’t luck—it’s leverage.

Let that sink in.

Now think about this:

 

If someone can pay me $1,000 to write and edit blog post articles on their website ...Then there’s no reason you can’t be that person—if you follow the right blueprint.

And finally...

 

Here’s the part no one talks about, but I wish someone told me earlier:

 

Freelancing works best when you build a simple system around ONE high-value service.

Now you know better.

And I trust you’ll take action on this, IbiFounder!

Here’s what’s coming your way next:

 

Module 1: Finding a Profitable Freelance Skill

Module 2: Creating a Website in 30 Minutes

Module 3: How I Got My First $500 Client

BONUS Module 4: Secrets to Attracting $1k Clients Without Cold Emails

 

That’s it for now, my freelancer.

In the next email, I’ll break down something 97% of Nigerians struggle with...

 

And once you get it, you’ll finally understand how to build client-attracting assets that bring money to your inbox.

Watch out for that mail.

It’s worth it.

To your growth,
Cephas,
Founder, IbiFoundry LLC

 

We don’t just teach. We empower people to start, grow, and win at www.ibifoundry.com.ng.

Talk to you soon [in the next lesson 1/4]

What a Few IbiFounders Say About My Works (Testimonials)👇

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“Wow, Simon! This is the best article I have ever read on Twitter and I have PAID good money to learn more about it. You gave this for free, I can’t wait to learn more from you and am subscribing to you today! I am going to start trying these steps one by one as I have time and I can’t wait to see the results.”

- Amy Marohl, Neededinthehome.com

"That's an incredible journey, starting from a chance encounter on a walk to discovering the potential of blogging and Google Adsense. It's remarkable how a conversation sparked your interest and set you on the path to create your first blog on Blogger Blogspot. Your determination to learn and earn from this newfound knowledge is truly inspiring!"


- Zain Munghal, Off-Page SEO Freelancer, India

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“Working with Simon for around a year on our blog (The UniclixApp Blog) has really helped kickstart our content marketing efforts over at Uniclixapp.com. He’s written several blog articles that have collectively attracted exactly 1,506,400 unique visitors to our (b2b) company blog. One article alone (about twitter analytics) which he published, has attracted over 482,700 visitors (at the moment) to our website - I highly recommend Simon for start-ups and blogs”

- Rinol Alaj, Founder, UniclixApp.com

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"Great insights, Simon! Your approach to researching lucrative blog ideas is spot-on. Looking forward to the next steps and learning more from your expertise!"


- Mr Sahil, SEO Freelancer, India

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"Simon is a great writer. He’s particularly adept at writing conversational blog posts that encourage engagement.


- Adam Connell, Founder, Bloggingwizard.com

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"Amazing to see your success, Simon! The journey to consistent blogging income is challenging." - Alex Belove, Founder, Belov Digital Agency.

- Alex Belove, Founder Belov Digital Agency, UK

Who Am I? Meet Simon Zaku - IbiFoundry Founder & CEO

Why Trust Simon Taki Zaku and the IbiFoundry Brand? Here's My Nigerian Story:👇

My name is Simon Zaku and I’m from a beautiful town, called Ibi, in Taraba state, Nigeria (Omo, YES, my IbiFounder! I be better, PROUD Jukun boy from Taraba, Ibi Local Government, Nigeria oooo!) Haha!!

 

You see, growing up in Jalingo, Wukari LGAs, Taraba State, my life was shaped by the realities of living in a place rich in potential but often overlooked. It was during these early years that I learned the values of hard work, resilience, and innovation.

 

My parents, Dr. Mrs. Christie S. Zaku and Mr. Fred Taki Zaku, always encouraged me to strive for more, to think beyond our immediate circumstances.

As a teenager, I was introduced to the world of blogging and digital marketing by a friend, Job Bennedict, who had just earned about $60 through Google AdSense (at the time). That small moment was a turning point for me.

 

I didn’t even have my own phone or computer at the time, but I was determined to learn.

 

Using my mother’s symbian phone, I rushed and created my first free blog, Zakxloaded.blogspot.com, and began writing about topics that interested me. Little did I know, that simple blog would open doors to a world I hadn’t even imagined.

Through years of dedication, learning, and experimenting, I’ve been able to build a successful career in online/digital marketing and SEO.

 

Over the last decade, I’ve worked with 100s companies, agencies, and entrepreneurs across the globe like A1future.com, Cyberbackpack.com, Pixelied.com, Ninjaoutreach, IGCrack Agency, and many more, helping them grow their online presence and achieve their business goals.

 

I’ve also built and scaled my own businesses, using the very strategies I teach today.

Follow me on all socials @ibifoundry (company profile) or @realsimonzaku_ (my personal accounts)

Have questions? Send a mail to ibifoundry@gmail.com or simonzakucom@gmail.com.

Cheers, IbiFounder! And talk to you soon (can't wait)

Simon Taki Zaku,

Founder, CEO, IbiFoundry Limited

https://ibifoundry.com.ng/

Learn more about me (Simon) by clicking here or visit: https://www.ibifoundry.com.ng/about-simon-taki-zaku.

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Finally, I just want to say one more thing...


Thank you for believing that your idea is worth it.
Thank you for trusting us with your message.
Thank you for trusting me, Simon Taki Zaku - a random Nigerian Youth - just like you! 

And thank you for letting me and the Ibi-Squad be part of your journey.

I am rooting for you.

We’re cheering you on.

We’ll be right here whenever you need any form of digital help.

Thank You once more, IbiFounder! Let’s build something legendary together.

— Simon Taki Zaku
Founder, IbiFoundry Limited

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“Wow, Simon! This is the best article I have ever read on Twitter and I have PAID good money to learn more about it. You gave this for free, I can’t wait to learn more from you and am subscribing to you today! I am going to start trying these steps one by one as I have time and I can’t wait to see the results.”

- Amy Marohl, Neededinthehome.com

"That's an incredible journey, starting from a chance encounter on a walk to discovering the potential of blogging and Google Adsense. It's remarkable how a conversation sparked your interest and set you on the path to create your first blog on Blogger Blogspot. Your determination to learn and earn from this newfound knowledge is truly inspiring!"


- Zain Munghal, Off-Page SEO Freelancer, India

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“Working with Simon for around a year on our blog (The UniclixApp Blog) has really helped kickstart our content marketing efforts over at Uniclixapp.com. He’s written several blog articles that have collectively attracted exactly 1,506,400 unique visitors to our (b2b) company blog. One article alone (about twitter analytics) which he published, has attracted over 482,700 visitors (at the moment) to our website - I highly recommend Simon for start-ups and blogs”

- Rinol Alaj, Founder, UniclixApp.com

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