I quit my job to scale my side hustle. I've earned over $800,000 in 5 years on Fiverr by raising prices and optimizing my profile.

• 06/21/2025, 12:10 PM
• businessinsider.com

Ed Fortunato

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Harlan Rappaport, 27, who turned a side hustle of email marketing into his full-time career. Business Insider verified his earnings with documentation. His words have been edited for length and clarity.