About VizWise Analytics
VizWise Analytics is a highly specialized agency delivering data engineering, AI solutions, and business intelligence reports using tools like Power BI and Tableau. Based in the U.S., the team focuses on clients across North America, building advanced reporting systems and data pipelines for medium to large businesses.
Before GigRadar: Manual Bidding and Limited Growth
For years, Subhan ran his Upwork profile manually—first as a freelancer, then as a solo agency founder. Client acquisition involved submitting 2–3 proposals per day, adjusting rates based on availability, and managing everything after hours as a side gig.
I had no team back then. I was doing everything myself—working my full-time job, then coming home and sending a few proposals in the evening. It was working to some extent—I made $50K over four years—but there was no structure, no real system. Just grinding away and hoping someone replies.
Although he successfully landed projects, the lack of a repeatable system meant the agency couldn’t scale beyond Subhan’s individual capacity.
We had no lead generation strategy. Just log in to Upwork and submit. No targeting. No automation. It worked, but only up to a point.
Finding GigRadar: From Doubt to Decision
Subhan first learned about GigRadar through a cold email. Skepticism followed. He wasn’t sure if automation was ethical or safe on Upwork. But after conversations with the GigRadar team, he moved forward.
We were seriously worried—like, could using something like GigRadar get our Upwork agency banned? That was our biggest fear. But once we got on a demo and our rep explained everything—how it's compliant, how many agencies use it—that gave us the confidence to try it for a month.
That decision became a turning point.
After GigRadar: Structure, Scale, and Strategy
The impact was immediate. Within the first month, the agency filled its capacity and became selective about which clients to accept. What started as a one-man side project quickly evolved into a four-person team.
In just the first month, we had to say no to several clients. We weren’t desperate anymore—we could pick based on project quality and budget. That’s when Mir joined the team, and from there, we started building a real agency.
Instead of chasing small jobs, VizWise began securing higher-paying, lower-complexity contracts, focusing on strategy and team alignment.
Features That Made a Difference
GigRadar’s unique features helped VizWise fine-tune their operations:
- Advanced Filtering for niche-specific jobs
- Smart Pricing Control, allowing bids close to the client's real budget
- Laziza AI, improving contextual understanding in proposals
My favorite feature is the pricing logic. If the client is willing to pay $50/hr and my profile says $20/hr, I can bid at 90% of what the client expects. That way I’m not underselling myself, but I’m still highly competitive. That’s game-changing.
The team also leaned heavily on Tamara Levitt’s webinars and tips, particularly around optimizing profiles and attracting inbound invites.
Before Tamara, our profiles were just resumes. But once we followed her advice, we started getting invitations—and that’s where the biggest clients came from. Our $40K client found us through an invite strategy.
The Results: $75K in Revenue and Strategic Growth
Performance Highlights
In 9 months, the agency acquired 20 clients and generated a total revenue of $75,000 — approximately $30,000 from GigRadar and around $40,000 from Tamara’s strategies. Their proposal reply rate reached 25–30%, with a profile view rate of about 33%, and they achieved ROI payback within just one week.
The ROI was instant. In our first week, we earned back what we spent. In one month, we covered our entire yearly plan. That only happens when your agency is properly positioned and you’re targeting the right jobs.
Even with some drop-off in performance in recent weeks, Subhan remains confident—continually updating profiles and refining strategies.
Beyond Time-Saving: Strategic Transformation
While most agencies adopt GigRadar to save time, VizWise had a different motive: they wanted a system. Subhan built a framework for targeted proposals and sustainable growth.
We didn’t join GigRadar to save time—we wanted to organize our agency. We still send only two or three proposals a day, but now each one is high-quality, filtered, and matched to what we do best. That’s a real business system, not just hustle.
Advice for Other Agencies
Subhan stresses the importance of communication and managing power responsibly:
Technical skills aren’t enough. I’d say 60% of success is your skills, and 40% is how well you communicate. But if you fail at communication, it becomes 90% of the problem. Clients want to understand you—if you can’t explain things clearly, they won’t trust you.
And about scaling?
GigRadar is not the endgame—it’s just the beginning of the next level. When you grow, you need to be smart about capacity, about the clients you take, about how you lead your team. That’s where the real challenge begins.
Conclusion: GigRadar as a Growth Engine
For VizWise Analytics, GigRadar wasn’t just a tool—it was the catalyst that enabled Subhan to transition from scattered freelance work into a structured, data-driven agency. Over the course of nine months, the agency acquired 20 clients, generated $75,000 in revenue, expanded into a four-person team, and established a scalable, strategic approach to lead generation and project management.
