[odonnellryan]

I think you might have tried to solve the wrong problem. The problem you actually seem to want to solve is a way for clients to get connected with people who can solve their problems.

The problem is not, as you seem to be hinting at, some mediation or escrow for freelancers, which is what the majority of Upwork is.

I think you could have a great system that "puts people in touch with each other" in a professional way. Maybe invite-only? Hmm.