Hi, I’m Raza

I’m the person behind First Step with Raza, a YouTube channel and website that helps people start their own freelance career or small online business.

My story

I’m originally from Pakistan and trained as an electrical engineer. Alongside my engineering work, I started freelancing in digital marketing in 2020 on Fiverr and Upwork. It began as a way to earn extra income, and it grew into real projects for clients in different countries.

When I moved to the UK, I saw how many people, especially overseas Pakistanis, wanted to earn online but didn’t know where to begin. Most advice online was either too complicated or trying to sell something. So I started teaching the simple, practical steps that worked for me.

What I teach

• Freelancing: choosing a skill, building your profile and getting your first clients
• Marketplace selling: eBay, Amazon, Etsy and TikTok Shop for beginners
• Facebook monetisation and earning from content
• Marketing and AI tools that help small businesses grow

How I teach

My videos are in Urdu, so the lessons feel natural and easy to follow. Every lesson has written notes in English here on the site, so you can come back to the steps any time.