How an electrical fundi in Rongai doubled his client base in six months
When Brian Kiptoo started doing electrical repairs in Rongai, every client came from word of mouth. Six months after moving his hustle onto HustlerLink, he works six days a week and has hired an assistant.
Grace Mutua. 5 min read
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Hustler Journal is the editorial home of HustlerLink: guides, success stories, safety, and open updates. Here is why we built it and what we promise readers.
Amina Wanjiru. 5 min read
Milestone payments are now available on every job
Big jobs no longer need one big payment. Buyers and workers can now break any job into milestones, each with its own escrow payment and approval.
Grace Mutua. 4 min read
A Kariobangi furniture maker who now sells in three counties
Esther Achieng built custom beds in Kariobangi for fifteen years. HustlerLink put her workshop in front of buyers in three counties and her order book has not been empty since.
Grace Mutua. 5 min read
Verification now includes trade certificates
Verified fundis can now add trade certificates to their profile. Buyers see the qualification level right on the badge, and it changes who gets shortlisted.
Grace Mutua. 4 min read
How escrow protects both the buyer and the worker
Escrow is the reason a first-time buyer can trust a fundi they have never met, and the reason a worker knows the money is already there. Here is exactly how it works on HustlerLink.
Grace Mutua. 4 min read
What to do if the work delivered does not match the brief
If a finished job is not what you agreed on, do not argue it out in the heat of the moment. The dispute process exists for exactly this. Here is how it works and what evidence matters.
David Otieno. 5 min read
Five red flags to check before you pay a deposit
A deposit is normal on many jobs. Losing one does not have to be. These five checks take two minutes and catch most of the problems we see.
David Otieno. 4 min read
Getting started with the HustlerLink API
The HustlerLink REST API lets partners query jobs, workers, and businesses. This walkthrough covers authentication, your first request, and rate limits.
HustlerLink Team. 6 min read
How to price your work without underselling yourself
Underquoting keeps you busy and broke. This guide walks through a simple method for setting rates that cover your costs, your time, and your skill.
David Otieno. 6 min read
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Milestone payments are now available on every job
Big jobs no longer need one big payment. Buyers and workers can now break any job into milestones, each with its own escrow payment and approval.
Grace Mutua. 4 min read
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