[kirktrue]

> I'll quit my CTO position in a few months to become a Freelancer

I'd suggest that you should consider a transition from FTE to freelancing over some (fixed?) amount of time vs. a quick change.

Depending on who your prospective buyer is, I would also reconsider using the "freelancer" title. I equate freelancer with the quick, sub-$1000 jobs that are advertised on various "gig" sites. That's not really a pool you want to swim in as it artificially constrains your rate ceiling.

[villgax]

Rightfully said, I transitioned from Upwork/Guru to solely Fiverr & get incoming requests on a daily basis around my niche, been earning twice of what I earned previously doing even less work. Went from service to product basically.

[ehnto]

As unfortunate as it is my experience resonates with that advice. Move to the mindset and business practices of a consultant and you won't need sites like UpWork. It is a good source for temp work but it is a totally different market to consultancy. At least that was my experience.