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9-To-Thrive Accelerator

Coach & Founder

Click Digital Consulting

Chief Executive Officer & Founder

Franchise Services, Inc.

Director, Marketing Programs

First American

Marketing Director & Head of Corporate Communictions

I have a clear mission: To help corporate professionals build thriving businesses so they can smoothly transition from 9-5 to Entrepreneurship.

Are you skilled and ambitious but feel you've outgrown your corporate role? The biggest challenge isn't your capabilities—it's creating a safe, strategic path from employee to entrepreneur.

With nearly two decades of corporate experience and having built multiple successful businesses, I've developed the frameworks and systems to help you streamline your transition.

Whether you're just starting your side hustle or ready to make the leap to full-time entrepreneurship, I've been there and can guide you through every step.

 I'll help you:
→ Develop a strategic exit plan so you can leave your 9-5 when you're ready.
→ Create leverage systems that maximize your impact so you can operate more efficiently.
→ Build a powerful personal brand that attracts prospects.
→ Transform your expertise into a business that supports your desired lifestyle.
→ Navigate the mindset shift from employee to CEO.

MY PROVEN RESULTS:
→ Built successful businesses, creating multiple income streams
→ Transitioned from a corporate role to a thriving business 
→ Helped hundreds of professionals build profitable businesses that leverage their existing skills and experience
→ Developed step-by-step systems that eliminate guesswork

WHAT SETS ME APART:
I don't just teach theory. Everything I share comes from real-world experience—both my successes and failures. My approach focuses on creating businesses that deliver not just profit but also the freedom and flexibility to focus on what matters most. 

My clients don't just replace their corporate salaries—they often exceed their 9-5 income.

𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗽?

Subscribe to my 9-to-Thrive Weekly Newsletter: Concise, practical guidance to help you build your business while working full-time.

Other ways I can help you:
1.	The 9-to-Thrive Launch Pad: A self-paced mini-course that helps you lay the foundational steps required to start a business. 
2.	Personalized 1:1 Coaching: Individual support for any stage of your business journey.

Drop me a message to start the conversation!

CARRIE LORANGER

Hristo Butchvarov

Freelance Graphic Designer

Fiverr

Freelancer.com

Upwork

Hey, if you're reading this, you either:

a) looking for an infographic design or
b) need help with personal branding

(or perhaps both).

Are you struggling to:

↳ Create better content
↳ Build a great brand
↳ Stand out online
↳ Engage your audience
↳ Visualize your ideas
↳ Stay ahead of competitors

I've solved those problems for 5,300+ clients.

I specialize in helping LinkedIn creators and business owners ditch DIY designs that waste time and hurt branding. 

Instead, I create affordable, custom infographics and other visuals that drive engagement, boost credibility, and set you apart in a crowded market.

Over the years, I’ve completed 10,000+ projects, earning 7,700+ reviews along the way (and yes, I can prove it).

I offer:
→ Infographic Design
→ LinkedIn Banners & Featured Section 
→ Carousel Designs

Let me help you save time, grow your audience, and elevate your branding with high-quality, on-brand visuals. Whether you’re building a community or driving leads, I’ve got your back.

Your LinkedIn, My Designs

My clients are pretty happy:

“Knocked it out of the park. I had a general idea of what I was looking for and Hristo took it to the next level. This is my fifth or sixth project with him and every time he's come through with amazing work. So grateful to have found him!”

“Working with Hristo was a true partnership. He felt like a virtual extension of my team. I will be happy (and am about) to work with him again. Highly recommended for those who want visuals to pop and get what they're after.”

“Thank you for another high-quality delivery on a rushed infographic design- nailed it on the first try! I appreciate your attention to detail and for the "rush" order to help us meet our deadline. It is always a pleasure working with you. Thanks again!”

“Hristo was great to work with. I am not a design expert by any means, but he worked with me to make changes and understand the vision I was trying to accomplish. Thanks for your patience and understanding as we worked through this project!”

DIY designs waste your time. 
Let’s fix that -DM me!

Sick of the same big names in every list?

Same.

You’ve seen these a million times.
“50 creators to follow.”
“40 rising voices.”
“Top 20 in your niche.”

They’re helpful when you’re new.
You get a quick map of who’s who.

But after 18 months here, I know most of the names.
I’m on those lists too.
 
So I wanted to try something different.
I made a cheatsheet with 25 creators under 20k followers.

People I actually read.
People I chat with.
People who add something real to my feed.

Growing under 20k is tough.
Your content can be great, but reach moves slower.

And even though we all say “followers don’t matter”, they do.
Because social proof matters.
Visibility matters.

These 25 deserve more of both.
If more people saw their work, they’d grow fast.
They’re that good.

P.S. Tag one creator under 20k that you think deserves more love.

I create custom infographics for LinkedIn creators, helping them ditch DIY designs that waste time and hurt their branding | 15 Years Experience | 10,000+ Projects | 5,300+ Clients | 7,700+ Positive Reviews

I met Rich on Substack.

He hired me for a book cover.

Simple brief. Clean delivery. Strong result.

Then came the real test:
His full LinkedIn rebrand.
Banner. Profile photo. Featured sections.
Templates for consistent posting.

That’s when design becomes brand.

Most creators underestimate LinkedIn visuals.

But:
Your profile is a landing page.
Your posts are ads for your ideas.
Your look is what makes people remember you.

Rich understood that.
Now his LinkedIn matches his ambition.

That’s the power of momentum.
One door opens another.
One “small” project builds trust.

Growth doesn’t come from chasing.
It comes from consistency.

Do great work once.
Do it again.
Then again.
And again...
Soon, opportunities start chasing you.

How?
• Deliver fast.
• Communicate clearly.
• Don’t just design. Solve problems.

That’s how I built my career.
One satisfied client at a time. 

P.S. Do you know your ICP? Can you describe it with 3 words?

Full LinkedIn Rebrand Case Study by Hristo Butchvarov

4 posts. 10,336 impressions.

572 likes. 603 comments.

Not bad. 

Especially when reach is down across LinkedIn.

Yesterday I watched the latest video with Jasmin Alić and Chris Do, and Jasmin said something that stuck with me:
Impressions are something only you see in the back.

And he’s right.

People say:
“You’re crushing it! Your reach looks amazing!”

But reach is down for everyone.
Mine too.

Still, here’s what my last 4 posts looked like:

• 5,303 impressions → 214 likes / 235 comments
• 989 impressions → 77 likes / 91 comments
• 2,472 impressions → 158 likes / 163 comments
• 1,572 impressions → 123 likes / 113 comments

→ Total: 10,336 impressions / 572 likes / 603 comments

That’s proof you can have strong engagement even with low reach.

Here’s what actually helps:

1. Post good content. 
Share what you know, not what trends.

2. Tell stories. 
Real moments connect deeper than data.

3. Show results. 
Numbers matter when they prove something.

4. Engage back. 
Comment. Reply. Talk to people.

5. Use pinned comments. 
Guide attention where it matters.

Your reach might look invisible.
Your impact isn’t.

Keep showing up.
The right people are still watching.

P.S. How is your reach lately?

I don’t chase clients.

No cold DMs.
No CRM.
Not even LinkedIn Premium.

I just post my work.
And spend the rest of the day… working.

But, my inbox is full with messages like:
“Any opportunities to hire you for rebrand?”

That’s how Chad found me.
No chasing. Just trust built through content.

We worked together during a big shift in his business.
From startup mode into something more established.

And here’s what he said after:
“He asked the right questions, challenged us to think deeper, and brought our team together around a clear vision. His work went beyond logos and profile images - it touched on how we show up as a company every day.”

That’s why I don’t chase.

Good work creates trust.
Trust creates momentum.
And momentum brings the next client to your inbox.

P.S. Do you use LinkedIn Premium? And why?

Most brands don’t fail from bad ideas.

They fail from mixed signals.

Your brand is a clock.
If one piece is off, the whole thing feels off.

Here’s what matters for me and Ibtehaj Ahmed↓

Name
If they can’t recall it tomorrow, it’s the wrong one.

Story
A world people want to enter.

Voice
Tone builds trust before facts do.

Logo
It won’t build your brand, but it will frame it.

Icons
Small anchors that make things feel “yours.”

Typography
The wrong one derails the message. Be careful here.

Colors
One core. Two accents. Enough.

Photos
Real photo beat polished stock every time.

Service
How it feels to buy is part of your brand.

Style
Pacing, rhythm, phrasing. Your fingerprint.

Values
If they’re vague, everything else drifts.

Pricing
Sends a message before you speak.

Most people try to “build a brand” and drown in decisions.
Skip that.
Build clarity.

Decide what you want people to feel.
Then make a few elements consistent.

Not all of them. 
Just the ones that move the needle for you.

If your brand clock feels off, we can reset it.
DM us "BRAND" if you’re ready.

The Brand Clock Hristo Butchvarov 

Some LinkedIn rebrands are tough.

Why?

• The brand isn’t clear.
• The proof is weak.
• The visuals don’t match the ambition.

Chris wasn’t one of those cases.

He already had everything:
Clear brand. 
Plenty of proof behind it.
Images that did half the talking.

You know how some people look super cool on their profile photos and banners? Chris was one of them.

And the whole process was super smooth:
– Sharpened his brand messaging.
– Locked in colors and fonts.
– Built the full branding system.
– Added custom designs for consistency.

And that was it.
No drama.
No spinning wheels.
Just a rebrand that matched who he already was and made him stand out even more.

Sometimes the best design isn’t about reinvention.
It’s about alignment.

P.S. If your banner doesn't have your face on it, you're missing 50% of your brand impact. Agree or disagree?

Too many choices?

People freeze.

That’s Hick’s Law.
The more options you give, the harder it is to decide.

That’s why most creators blend in.
12 people.
Same title.
Same offer.

Graphic Designer
Graphic Designer
Graphic Designer
Graphic Designer
Graphic Designer
Graphic Designer
Graphic Designer
Graphic Designer
Graphic Designer
Graphic Designer
Graphic Designer
Graphic Designer

The brain checks out.

But then one stands out:
Infographic Designer

Specific. Niche. Memorable.
Now we’ve got attention.

This is how I manage to stand out when I joined LinkedIn in February 2024.

Niche = clarity
Clarity = conversions

If you’re wondering why no one’s clicking...
It might be your positioning.

Don’t be one of many.
Be the one they remember. 

P.S. Niches? Yes or no?

Hick's Law

LinkedIn feels like 20 people shouting directions at you.

Post less.
Post more.
Write long.
No, short.
Be authentic.
Talk in DMs.
Never cold DM.
Be strategic.
Find your niche.
No, don’t niche.
Don’t forget email.

No wonder everyone’s tired. 
The advice changes daily.
And half of it is nonsense.

I get it.
And we are fixing it.

I’ve teamed up with people who actually know what they’re doing.
Coz they test, fail, fix, and repeat.

They cut the crap.
They kept what works.
They made it simple.
And doable.

I’ll share more soon.
Stay close.

Your LinkedIn banner is broken.

And you don’t even know it.

Here’s the problem:
The banner size is the same on desktop & mobile.

But the preview is completely different.
What looks great on desktop looks broken on mobile. And your profile photo covers key parts of your banner.

The fix?
📌 Always design for mobile first.

Why? Two reasons.
70%+ of LinkedIn browsing happens on mobile.
A mobile-first design looks sharp everywhere.

No awkward cropping.
No blocked text.
No wasted space.

Your move:
✅ Redesign your banner with mobile in mind
✅ Test it on all devices
✅ Make your first impression count

Need help?
I design LinkedIn banners that actually work.
Drop me a DM with "BANNER" & let’s get it done.

Good writing won’t save your as*

If your design screams “amateur” no one cares.

I blame your typography.

It decides if your ideas get read.
Or buried.

The 10 Commandments of Typography:

1.	Left-align. Readers aren’t solving riddles.
2.	Two typefaces max. Chaos doesn’t convert.
3.	Build hierarchy. Size + weight guide the eye.
4.	Respect whitespace. Tight lines = tired eyes.
5.	Fix kerning. Weird gaps = amateur feel.
6.	Never stretch fonts. They’re art, not Play-Doh.
7.	Use contrast. Gray on gray = ignored.
8.	Match font to message. Wrong one kills credibility.
9.	Stop yelling in ALL CAPS.
10.	Trust your gut. If it looks off, it is.

Make it clean. Make it clear.
Then people will care.

P.S. What’s the worst typography sin you’ve seen on LinkedIn?

Commandments of Typography

I was a Jack of all trades.

Master of none.

For 5 years, I said yes to everything.

When I started freelancing in 2010, I was eager:
→ More clients
→ More reviews
→ More money
→ More experience

Logos? Sure.
Flyers, book covers? Send them over.
Websites? Why not.

The result?
Mediocre work.
Because none of these were my real strengths.

In 2012, I found my passion: infographics.
For 3 more years, I still did everything + infographics.

But I noticed something:
Every time someone asked for a logo, I felt dread.
I knew I’d struggle.
I knew it would take too long.
I knew I wouldn’t love the outcome.

So I niched down.

Now, 90% of what I do is:
→ Infographics
→ Carousels
→ Full LinkedIn rebrands

That choice changed everything.
It gave me focus.
It positioned me as an expert.
It raised my rates.
And most importantly, it made me enjoy my work again.

The lesson for me?
Saying yes to everything doesn’t build your career.
It buries it.

What about you? Do you say yes to everything, or have you chosen your niche?

We kept hearing the same 5 problems:


"I don't know what to post." 
"My content feels flat." 
"My visuals don't stand out." 
"I'm not speaking to the right people." 
"My DMs don't convert."

So we built one system to fix all of them.

Today we're launching the LinkedIn Power Pack.

4 experts (and me) 😅 
1 complete system. 

Built in 2025 (and ready for 2026).

Not old playbooks. 
Not recycled advice. 
Not another random bundle.

A full A-Z system that connects all the dots.

Everyone teaches you a slice of LinkedIn.
No one shows you the whole picture.

Until now.

Here's what you get:
→ Buyer psychology Biliana Stoyanova
→ Storytelling that converts Phil Shorland
→ AI-powered content ideas Celeste Yamile 🤖
→ Plug-and-play design system Hristo Butchvarov
→ DMs that book calls Darren Gibb

This is a Black Friday exclusive.
When the timer runs out, it's gone.

If you want LinkedIn to feel clear, simple, and actually profitable…
Today's the day.

https://lnkd.in/d6s9kQG7

P.S. Repost this, please! ♻️ One person who reposts today will get the LinkedIn Power Pack as a thank-you gift!♻️
 
 Thank you 🤘

Linkedin Power Pack

LinkedIn feels so difficult to crack right now.

And it won’t get easier in 2026.

The algorithm keeps changing. 
What worked last year doesn't work now. 

Most advice are already outdated.
I get it. Coz I’m there too.

My 100k impressions posts get 2k now.

That's why I teamed up with 4 creators I like and respect.
B.
P.
D.
C.

We've spent a lot of time creating something together.

One system.
Built for LinkedIn in 2025. 
(And ready for 2026)

Something that makes LinkedIn Great Again.

A few people got early access.
The feedback surprised even us
😅 

If you're stuck in the "like and comment" loop, surrounded by peers, while your ICP stays silent…

This is for you.
Don't miss tomorrow.

P.S. Here’s access for priority preview: https://bit.ly/4riVi1b

📌 Can you guess who might be on the team? 👀

Think you need new ideas for every post?

You don’t.

Most people already sit on a goldmine of unused content.
But they bury it after one post and move on.

One client of mine had a blog full of value.
Smart insights. Great data.
But almost nobody read it.

So instead of writing more, we repurposed.

→ Pulled the best stats and quotes
→ Cut the fluff, kept the gold
→ Turned it into clean, carousels + infographics

The result?
→ Engagement almost doubled
→ Blog traffic jumped 18%

What this means?
You don’t need more content.
You need better ways to show it.

Repurpose. 
Simplify. 
Visualize.
That’s how good ideas spread.

P.S. Do you repurpose your content?

Portfolio Infographics Hristo Butchvarov

I'm #635,708 most influential creator in the world.

Out of millions.
Top 11%.
Yeeey.

Favicon just called me "THE DESIGN GURU"
AI's getting bold 😅 

But the numbers back it up:

170 posts in 2025
11.9K new followers
#1 in Brand, Web & Graphic Design BG
$41K potential revenue
(How do they even calculate that?)

October was my best month:
21 posts published.
Because consistency compounds.

My favorite emoji? ✅
Used it 87 times.
Because checkmarks mean problems solved.

What Favikon's AI said:
"You're the savvy visual strategist everyone needs, turning complex design principles into bite-sized brilliance."

Translation: I make design less scary.

The formula stays simple:
Show up.
Teach something useful.
Use checkmarks.
Repeat 170 times.

Not bad for a guy who started with zero LinkedIn strategy.

P.S. This was created by Favikon?

Favicon rewind Hristo

I lost a Fiverr gig with 4,961 reviews.

It made me $129,362.

Then it was gone overnight.

I joined Fiverr in 2012.
They launched in 2010, so I was early.
That same year, I fell in love with infographics.

I started a gig offering infographic design for $5.
Because that was the only price you could set.
Now you can charge whatever you feel is right.

There were only 2 of us offering infographics.
And infographics were hot.
Like really, really hot.
I was getting 40-50 messages a day.

Backlinks. Blogs. SEO.
Everyone wanted infographics.

Before others jumped in, I had already crossed 1,000 reviews.

And if you’re a buyer choosing between:
•	A designer with 3 reviews
•	Or one with 1,000+ and a 3-year track record
You know who wins.

I grew fast.
My prices grew too.
I added upsells, extras, fast delivery fees, etc.
It was working.

Until one order changed everything.

A woman ordered an infographic.
I designed it. Delivered it.

She wasn’t happy.
Not because of the design.
Because she got an F.

Turns out, it was for a school assignment.
She needed to do it herself.
But she submitted my design.
The teacher found out.

She asked for a refund.
Then opened a support case.

Fiverr didn’t message me.
Didn’t warn me.
Just shut down my gig.

Why?
Turns out, Fiverr’s TOS bans anything tied to academic dishonesty.
No essays, no assignments, no “design my school project” type deals.

I broke the rules without realising it.

And just like that, they closed my top gig.
Just BOOM. Gone.

They kept their 20% from every order I’d ever done.
And erased the listing that brought them thousands of new users.

I lost years of momentum.
And a lot of money.
I lost motivation.

The only thing I didn’t lose?
Loyal clients.
They kept ordering.

So yeah, it hurt. But it didn’t end me.

It reminded me of this:
You don’t own the platform.
You only own the relationship.

P.S. Do you remember the Fiverr times when people danced with silly outfits, singing "happy birthday," or people swimming in muddy rivers with your logo in a bottle for $5?

DIY design looks cheap.

Because it is.

You think you’re saving money.
But you’re actually losing clients.

Here’s what DIY visuals really do:
- Make your brand look amateur
- Eat up your time and energy
- Push away high-paying leads

Design is about clarity, consistency, and trust.

When you DIY, you:
- Waste hours for weak results
- Dilute your brand identity
- Blend into the noise

Meanwhile, your competitors are posting polished, high-trust content.
They’re winning clients while you’re still picking fonts.

Pro design gives you:
✔ More trust
✔ More engagement
✔ More time for what you do best

DIY is fine until it costs you opportunities.
If your brand looks cheap, it feels cheap.
And your best clients will scroll past.

So… be honest, does your design look trustworthy or not?

Portfolio LinkedIn infographics By Hristo Butchvarov

If people don’t know your offer...

they won’t buy.

And no, posting it once isn’t enough.

Here’s the usual problem:
Most creators hide their offer without realizing it.
That’s why their leads dry up.

My checklist to fix that:
✅ Banner
Make your offer visual. Make it loud.

✅ Headline
Say what you do. Not just your job title.

✅ About Section
Speak to your ideal client. Fast.

✅ Featured Section
Link to your service, lead magnet, or case study.

✅ Experience Section
Show the offer. Show the outcome. Show the process.

✅ Your Content
Mention your offer in every post. No need to be hard sell.

✅ Profile URL
Use a custom link. Add keywords. Drive clicks.

One offer.
Repeated everywhere.

That’s how you build trust.
That’s how you stay top of mind.

If your offer lives in only one place, don’t be surprised when no one finds it.

📌 Visibility = Sales
📌 Repetition = Conversion
📌 Clarity = Trust

Make it obvious.
Everywhere.

P.S. Want to see how I show my offer?
Check all parts of my profile (especially the Featured section)

5 LinkedIn experts walk into a Zoom room. 

Sounds like a bad joke, right?

But we built something instead.

The crew:
• Biliana - Buyer psychology ($1.5M portfolio)
• Phil - Storytelling that converts
• Celeste - AI systems (clients close $1K-$100K deals)
• Darren - DMs that book calls (6-figure solopreneur)
• Me - I have no idea what I’m doing here J

We packaged everything:

🧠 Find buyers ready to pay (Biliana Stoyanova)
🤖 100 content ideas in minutes (Celeste Yamile 🤖)
📝 10 story frameworks (Phil Shorland)
📐 35 plug-and-play templates (Hristo Butchvarov)
💬 5-stage DM system (Darren Gibb)

Plus videos, AI prompts, chatbots, and exercises.
Everything ready to use today.

The math doesn't make sense:
Total value: $1,087
Black Friday price: $129

Why so cheap?

Because this collaboration ends in hours.
We go back to our solo work after this.

One-time experiment.
Never happening again.

Timer's running.
When it hits zero, we're done.

👉 https://lnkd.in/d6s9kQG7

Stop piecing together LinkedIn advice.
Get the full system.

There’s a LinkedIn metric no one talks about

(but top earners use it daily)

LinkedIn secretly measures how long someone stays on your post.
It’s called dwell time.

Most people think you get more impressions only from likes, comments, and reposts. 
LinkedIn’s smarter than that.

The longer you hold their attention.
The more times your post appears on the feed = more impressions.

Carousels and infographics are your secret weapon.

They’re the difference between someone flying past your post and someone giving it the extra time LinkedIn uses to boost you.

But LinkedIn is like a puzzle.

Getting attention is part of the job.
Once you’ve earned the pause, you need to know how to turn attention into clients.

That’s exactly why we built the LinkedIn PowerPack.

You get instant access to a system that takes you from seen to booked on LinkedIn.

It includes:
- AI prompts to help package the expertise you bring and speak confidently about it.
- Content machine that will give you 8+ months worth of content, in minutes.
- A DM system to help you book calls and so much more.

Of course, you will also get my entire Visual Content Bank of plug-and-play templates, so you never have to doodle on Canva - ever again.

We’ve gone all in by giving you $1,000+ worth of value at a ridiculous price.

The offer runs out very soon. 
Then it’s gone forever.

Get instant access here: 
https://lnkd.in/d6s9kQG7

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