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EPISODE · Jun 9, 2026 · 52 MIN

522 | How to Land a Remote US Tech Job From Pakistan (Without a Degree) | TBT

from Thought Behind Things · host Syed Muzamil Hasan Zaidi

Build Your Personal Brand: https://www.muzamilhasan.com/Leverage Framework by Asaad: https://app.notion.com/p/The-Leverage-Framework-379c0dfdeba180a9b1aafbf5e300ce53?source=copy_linkAsaad's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/asaadmahmood/Asaad's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AMDesignAndDev/My Instagram: https://instagram.com/muzamilhasanMy LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/muzamilhasan/The Service Industry is Dying: What Pakistani Freelancers Must Do Next | Asaad MahmoodThe global services industry is going through a massive, undeniable shift. Old models of selling basic tasks are becoming redundant, and AI is rapidly automating mechanical work. So, how do you survive and actually scale your income in this new reality?In this episode of Thought Behind Things , we sit down with Asaad Mahmood, a UI/UX designer and expert vetted Upwork talent who has generated over $2 million in revenue. Asaad shares his journey of landing a full-time job at a major open-source company (Mattermost) right out of O-levels , and breaks down exactly how the nature of global remote work is changing.We do a deep dive into why selling "outputs" (like a simple thumbnail design) is a race to the bottom , and how transitioning to selling high-value "outcomes" is the only way forward. Asaad also shares his two-engine framework for becoming undeniably good at your craft and building a digital footprint that attracts premium global clients.Whether you are a designer, developer, or agency owner, this conversation is a masterclass in positioning yourself for the global market.

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