Disclaimer: This story is hypothetical, but the moves and results are 100% real if you’re ready to flip your situation like Will.
Inflation isn’t just sneaking up—it’s stealing bags left and right. For Will Wiggins III, it felt like the grind wasn’t enough. Freelancing kept the lights on, but it wasn’t securing the life he deserved. His resume? It wasn’t showing his worth, leaving employers blind to the value he could bring.
That all changed when Will decided to flip the script with a $400 investment in himself. Here’s how he did it, and how you can, too.
The Setup
Will’s skills were fire—he was saving clients money, boosting their revenue, and cutting costs like a pro. But employers weren’t seeing the dollar value he brought to the table. His resume didn’t connect his freelance grind to real business impact.
Will isn’t alone. The Wall Street Journal reports that more than 7 million Americans are unemployed, with job searches lasting an average of six months. Even skilled workers are struggling to show they’re the answer to an employer’s problems.
That’s when Will took the leap and invested $400 in a tailored resume and career strategy session.
The Flip
We turned Will’s freelance experience into a boss-level resume that screamed ROI for employers:
- Saved $5,000 annually by streamlining client processes.
- Increased revenue by $10,000 with a targeted marketing campaign.
- Delivered projects 20% under budget, driving cost savings.
Then, we framed it all for a corporate audience:
- Will’s efficiency skills could save his employer $50,000 annually.
- His revenue strategies could generate $100,000+ per year in additional profit.
For employers, Will wasn’t just another candidate—he was a solution with dollar signs attached.
The Win
With his new resume, Will didn’t just get a job—he got a $30,000 salary increase, landing a full-time position paying $80,000/year.
For Will, that’s a total of $150,000 extra income over five years. That’s life-changing money—more stability, more freedom, and no more scrambling for gigs.
For his employer, hiring Will was like finding a cheat code:
- They saved $50,000+ a year thanks to his efficiency improvements.
- They made $100,000+ annually from his revenue-driving strategies.
The Takeaway
Will’s story proves you don’t have to wait for a lucky break—you can create one. A $400 investment in yourself can flip your entire situation, just like it did for Will.
But this isn’t just about you. Employers want to hire someone who can bring real value to their team. When you show how you can save them money or make them more profitable, they’ll fight to get you on board.
Struggling with long job searches? This Wall Street Journal article breaks down the challenges workers are facing—and why it’s more important than ever to stand out.
Let’s Get It
Ready to flip your story and secure the bag? Hit me up at sam.calvin@samcwrites.com or visit samcwrites.com.
Let’s show the world your worth—and help your future boss win big, too.
Your next chapter starts now. Let’s write it together.