It's not really unfair. The people with contacts worked hard in most cases to creat those connections. That's a big part of getting any kind of traction...networking. It's tough for sure. And even tougher for some. But, being bedroom bound doesn't have to stop the process. You can make online connections through various interest groups and through social media. It's not a fast process but does work. I've found that one of the best ways to get going is to creat a KZfaq channel. Pick a topic you enjoy or are passionate about and do talking head stuff (like Bill here). You can even turn the audio from the video into a podcast episode. I know your situation different than mine, but I have faith that you CAN do it!

@@Uncle_Jon Thank you for your faith in me. I do have a YT channel and I have narrated three small books so far. I was just saying that in life who you know always opens doors quicker and easier :0) x

Some ppl go on there to find actors for their games and animations.

Good questions! I'm in the _very_ early stages of diving into the VO industry. I'm not on Fiverr yet. But like any business - patience, endurance, and of course, the skillset are going to answer your main concerns. From this video alone, I can tell you where you should probably be paying attention : '_...should someone expect to wait...'_. We cannot _wait_ to start earning. I have the same questions, so I understand. Good luck and keep at it. 👍

As long as your profile/Gig is well-presented, looks professional, and your rates are decent then you should start getting some orders or at least messages/interest in the first month. Have a look at other people's Gigs who are doing well and use them as a basis. I've been on Fiverr for 2 months now, and so far have earned about $250, so it's not a bad start and will hopefully grow as time as goes on. It takes a LONG time and a lot of work to start earning big Bucks,l on Fiverr by all accounts, so don't expect this to be your full time job in the near future

Gary, This will depend entirely on where you set your pricing on the platform. Set it high as a newbie and your responses may be low, set it too low and you can get lots who want it free. It really depends on what you are willing to do to move up in levels.

@@kenormistonvoiceover What price is a good price Ken?

@@ThrivewithGary remember the work is "finished work" meaning edited and pristine for delivery. What's your time worth? How good (fast) are you working with your DAW? Use multiple gigs and test your pricing to see what gets hit on the most.

You can only receive messages/jobs from people who have Fiverr accounts.

@@VoiceCoach-BillDeWees Great Answer, Bill...thanks ! So, how do we find folks on Fiverr and ask them to actually hire us for these small jobs in order to jump start our businesses? Seems kind of awkward on the surface...Could you go a bit deeper into this part of the beginning Fivver process?