I’m officially a PAID Voice Actor! My first Fiverr gig (and how I got it).

[@TrueNorf]

Elated with this news Robert! This is BRILLIANT! Huge congrats! 🔥You've inspired me to do the same!

[@DayOneVoiceover]

Thank you, Norf!! Excited to see what you have coming as well.

[@CreativeCanvas-l8f]

I’m a top rated VO on there. I recommend avoiding giving “free samples” if you have a demo posted. People are too cheap and try to take advantage. It’s not hard to charge $5 for a sample so why ask for it for free? Once I changed my pricing I found it worked better for me to weed out low paying jobs. You want quality customers. Maybe after 6 months see if raising your pricing works better for you. At the end of the day fiver wants to make their cut as well so wants to push you to offer more services and raise your prices. Good luck.

[@DayOneVoiceover]

SUPER grateful for this comment. That’s a really good point about the samples and will keep that in mind. Interestingly, the same Ridgeback productions I worked with in this video recently posted about raising his rates and gave his reasoning so I followed suit. We’ll see how that goes. Thanks a ton for tuning in and commenting!!

[@NicoVOTalent]

Adding to this, I'm a low level seller and have definitely gotten trapped. Sample requests with "revisions requested" on the sample. As well as when they do submit an order, ill willed Buyers will continuously request revisions, even though the work is completed. Using revisions to ask for more services: music, synching, video, dubbing, etc. They request revisions until the Delivery window expires so they can then cancel the order. Yet they've gotten several renditions. Just a cautionary tale from my own experiences. Of course, we live and learn.

[@DayOneVoiceover]

@@NicoVOTalent since I’ve posted this video, I’ve experienced the same. It’s so frustrating because, as a beginner, it’s hard enough to find work there already, but now we have to weed through garbage requests like that.

[@es7614]

Congrats, Robert, onward and upward!

[@DayOneVoiceover]

@@es7614 thank you very much! It’s been quite the journey since this video.

[@tomsatherley4799]

Its a breath of fresh air to find someone who is relatable, only a few steps ahead! Congratulations on getting your first paid gig, it won't be the last and it won't be forgotten!

[@DayOneVoiceover]

@@tomsatherley4799 thank you. That was the point of my channel, honestly. There are plenty of professionals out there talking about their experience. I figured I would show what it’s like to go through this in real time.

[@tomsatherley4799]

True but your regular guy stance just tips it for me. Your stage as to where you are at is someone I am looking for so thanks!

[@DayOneVoiceover]

@@tomsatherley4799 thanks a ton, Tom. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@thecalculatedcreativecoder1428]

LETS GO!!! Praying your hard work pays off, and you get many more now!

[@DayOneVoiceover]

Thanks man! I appreciate the support.

[@airozo59]

Great video Robert good point about get it out there. I have seen the videos from Ridgeback Productions and believe he offers a great service for your gigs. Now I just need to stop getting ready to get ready, have a great day and I believe you will be successful on this platform with that gig page.

[@DayOneVoiceover]

@@airozo59 thank you, sir!! As an aside, if you just subscribed, it appears you were my 100th sub so thank you very much!!

[@VYZZL]

Congrats! You are a success already because of your attitude! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@DayOneVoiceover]

Thanks a ton, man. I really appreciate it!

[@robert_starling]

Congratulations Robert! I've been stuck in that over-prep mode for three months..... have looked at Brian's videos a few times and maybe it's time to schedule a call with him!

[@DayOneVoiceover]

@@robert_starling you definitely won’t regret it. I’ve since landed a second job on Fiverr. It’s not much but I feel I’ve done what I can and just hoping for more.

[@robert_starling]

@@DayOneVoiceoverI’ve already booked it this morning! Thanks for the inspiration! We’re going to do a call when he gets back from vacay! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@DayOneVoiceover]

@@robert_starling that’s awesome! I can’t tell you how good it feels to hear that. Keep me posted on how it goes.

[@DayOneVoiceover]

@@robert_starling tell him you saw my video. If you look through his recent videos, he was nice enough to return the shoutout right back. He’s a good dude.

[@joywest1078]

Hey, on whatever you were casted for, congratulations!! 🎉🎉🎉

[@DayOneVoiceover]

@@joywest1078 thank you, Joy! This video was a few months ago and I just released a video today about my first gif on Voices.com. Things are progressing.

[@Drifters_Productions]

Congratz!!!!!! Amazing job, friend.

[@DayOneVoiceover]

Thank you! I really appreciate it. I checked out your channel. I have a long way to go to get to your level. I’ll continue checking out your channel to get inspiration.

[@thebrightsfilms]

The flood always starts as a trickle! Good on ya and a great start of even better things to come.

[@DayOneVoiceover]

Thanks man!!

[@Ridgeback_Productions]

So rad!! Very proud of you my man 😁 This is only just the beginning

[@DayOneVoiceover]

Thanks a ton, Brian! I appreciate the words of encouragement. You had a big part in this.

[@davidparry4312]

Wow, great stuff Robert! You're a role-model to any newbie (and not so newbie!)

[@DayOneVoiceover]

Thank you for the kind words, David! Very much appreciated.

[@j4ta680]

"Analysis paralysis", as they say! I hear you, I'm in the same spot as you. Thanks for sharing and being vulnerable.

[@DayOneVoiceover]

@@j4ta680 that’s 100% the term I should have used for this video. Best of luck going forward. My next video is actually going to be about how this early success is all I’ve seen so far and I have to figure out my next step.

[@donatkinson1647]

Marvelous, thank you for the insight. As it was pointed out to me, "There's doing it and there's getting it done" Roll on!

[@DayOneVoiceover]

@@donatkinson1647 thank you, Don! It’s been an up and down rider since this video. You should check out the update I posted recently. I appreciate the words of encouragement!

[@JamesyPaulMichael]

So happy for you man! You're on the path to following your vision and I can't wait to hear your voice in the Big Leagues!!! Keep it up

[@DayOneVoiceover]

@@JamesyPaulMichael thanks a ton, man! It’s been a roller coaster since this video but I’m still moving forward. Whether is Fiverr or another platform, I’m going to make this work.

[@christianmorgenroth1677]

I'm so thrilled for you Robert 🥳 I'm at the stage to get my room record ready... building a booth and it's driving me nuts but I'll keep going. Hopefully my plan works out and then i can jump onto Fiverr as well. See you there, buddy and again congratulations ✨🫰🏻

[@DayOneVoiceover]

Very cool! This has been a tough but fun journey so far. I hope you can keep following along and be sure to share some of your successes as well.

[@OlyZ-c7k]

Hello Robert, reaching out from Westcoast Canada, I really appreciated your video ( very informative ) as I'm looking to get back into Voice over game, was a morning radio personality for many years back in the 90's/ 2000''s and left the industry in 2007. Just looking into what the game looks like in 2024. Wishing you all the best on your journey.

[@DayOneVoiceover]

Thank you for the comment! How cool about the radio career. People used to tell me I should do radio but never pursued it. If you have some time, feel free to check out my subsequent videos because it’s not even so great with Fiverr since this video. Just want to make sure you get the full reality of it. 👍🏼

[@rayswannie]

Subbed! Thanks Rob for the great video, you’ve given me the push to get my profile back up and running! 🙌

[@DayOneVoiceover]

@@rayswannie that’s awesome, Ray. Get what you can out of it. My journey since this video has been very mixed but I’m still getting the occasional gig. If anything, it helps stay in the routine.

[@staciaonmovies]

Congratulations! The first on is always memorable. It will not be the last.

[@DayOneVoiceover]

Damn right it won’t be. Haha

[@solimanlllcasino7449]

I'm following you brother! I'll be going live on fiverr in a few days. I just gotta finish up all the demos! I'm rootin' for your success!!!

[@DayOneVoiceover]

Thanks a ton, Soliman! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 I’ve posted some follow up videos about the struggles I’ve had since this but I’m still hopeful things can work out. I’ll definitely be venturing into other platforms soon, though.

[@AVocalEmbrace]

Yay! I'm a paid actor too, but it's been a minute since my first/last paid gig (that gig was offered via Backstage) so not quite ready to quit my day job - I have a Fiverr profile as well... However, I haven't had the same 'fortune' you've had 😉 so perhaps I might also benefit from Ridgeback Productions 🤔

[@DayOneVoiceover]

Honestly, I’m in the same boat. I’ll be putting out a new video next week talking about how this early success is the only success I’ve seen. It was great but definitely not enough.

[@themmanatural]

Congratulations are in order and Well sir you have gotten a new subscriber as someone who is also starting out. I’m just now starting to take it seriously and am doing the practice thing. I stumbled onto this video at just the right time because I’m kind of looking into Fiverr now myself. So thank you very much for the info sir I greatly appreciate it!

[@DayOneVoiceover]

@@themmanatural thank you for the feedback and sub 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼. Best of luck and thank you tuning in! The entire point of the channel was to hopefully inspire those that are starting out or on the fence about it. I’m glad you enjoyed the video!

[@RyanGreen]

Congrats man! First job of many I’m sure

[@DayOneVoiceover]

Thank you, sir! I appreciate it.

[@coacharielandersson]

So inspiring! I can so relate to all the prep and more prep on the way to just jumping in:)).. I had 1 casual audition/submission and got paid and then went down the prep/perfectionist too much info rabbit hole😂. Great quality video yeah for the $20! Just the beginning:)). Can't wait to see your other videos:)!

[@DayOneVoiceover]

@@coacharielandersson thank you very much!! I sincerely appreciate it. I’ll be doing a follow up video to this one soon because it’ll highlight the struggle at the opposite end of the spectrum, which I think is importantly for people to see.

[@Rbm759]

Congratulations! I’m exploring starting out myself and really appreciate you sharing your experience. Will be following along and excited to see where your journey goes.

[@DayOneVoiceover]

@@Rbm759 thank you very much, Ryan! That feedback makes the trouble worth it to put these videos together. My next one will be published later this morning talking about some real ups and downs but leading to my next Fiverr gig. Stay tuned!

[@JosefinaVelasquez-vk7et]

Felicitaciones, estoy muy orgullosa ❤

[@DayOneVoiceover]

Gracias mami!

[@dimenzio]

Great video, I like the personal space you create with this video. Though, I personally would have liked a biiit faster pacing here and there. Thanks for the advice. I'm not a voice actor myself, though I've always loved the craft as a fellow artist. I simply find it fascinating. I'll keep watching your journey and wish you all the best bro.

[@DayOneVoiceover]

Thanks a ton, man. It’s been quite a ride since this video but things are looking up in other way. I appreciate the comment!

[@McMilesE]

Just like you, I have been shooting myself in the foot for the last two years. I've taken classes, loved and thrived in them. Though since then, I've barely practiced and the real kicker, I have no idea how to edit! Can I ask how you got your start with editing? And for your mini-samples on your profile, you edited those yourself right? Like you, I would have absolutely no idea how to add a video to a voice sample. How did you go about that? I feel so helpless with technology and it makes me not even want to try VO with all of the savvy that is needed

[@DayOneVoiceover]

@@McMilesE thank you for the comment and glad to hear you’re wanting to take the next steps to keep going. I made a video showing my process on how I made the demo reels. I’m by NO MEANS a professional but I feel what I made can get my by for now. I would start out with editing the audio samples first then add music once you feel you’re ready. The video aspect is the last thing you need to learn and it’s only really relevant on Fiverr as most other sites don’t require a video. Here is the link to my tutorial on how I made my demo reel. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fHa2hnmrZ7iHa6ssi=UzmCJHRpXESEVORJ

[@McMilesE]

@@DayOneVoiceover wow thank you!!! I will keep this info in mind!! Good luck to you!!

[@marshallschlotz7419]

Gratz man!!

[@DayOneVoiceover]

Thanks dude. Feels silly to make a video about 20 bucks but it’ll be cool to look back on when the career takes off.

[@SalmanKhan-qm3es]

Congratulations. Your smart work works

[@DayOneVoiceover]

@@SalmanKhan-qm3es thank you!

[@Spanish_With_Jessica]

Congratulations ❤

[@DayOneVoiceover]

@@Spanish_With_Jessica thank you!

[@craftmirror8179]

Thank you dear Robert for your very informative video, I am a professional English audiobook narrator in Yerevan, Armenia, I wanted to kickstart my profile in Fiverr, just didn't know where and how to start. I am joining their kickstart virtual meeting next week to see how can I make my profile look efficient and professional. I am looking for more fruitful videos from you. Thanks

[@DayOneVoiceover]

Thank you very much! I’ve had some follow up videos talking about the ongoing struggles but I’m still hopeful. I envy you being able to do audiobooks. I’m not sure those are for me.

[@BrettWhitmarsh]

This is very useful!

[@DayOneVoiceover]

@@BrettWhitmarsh thank you very much. That’s my main goal with these videos, to help someone looking for some guidance.

[@CAntonioVO]

just starting out myself famo, subsribed!

[@DayOneVoiceover]

@@CAntonioVO thanks for the sub! I’m hoping sharing my experiences will provide some sort of help along the way.

[@100Amsel]

Thanks for the video! I am about to start as a voice over artist as well, but was wondering for the demos, if it is allowed to "fake" the advertisement for an existing brand, just as you did. Do you know anything about that?

[@DayOneVoiceover]

That’s a great question. The answer is YES it is absolutely allowed. The reason for that is because it’s simply a sample. An audition, if you will. You’re not actually intending on selling that product. You are just putting it out there for someone to hear your voice in the proper context they may hire you for. So, absolutely move forward with that.

[@dalenihiser7766]

Yes you can use the material. No worry about copy right infringements because your not selling anything. You're using the material for the purpose of creating a demo showcasing your talent to a prospective buyer.

[@magnumcircuit]

I have to ask how is it going 5 months down the road?

[@DayOneVoiceover]

Well, when it comes to Fiverr…👎🏼 I really haven’t seen any measurable level of success there. I’ve just started venturing into genuine auditioning and waiting for my first gig that way. I put out a video today actually.

[@Tomaslaravo]

Hello supporting from here colleague. I haven't got anything even do lowering prices in fiverr.

[@DayOneVoiceover]

@@Tomaslaravo I’m going to try something different. I’m already as cheap as can be with $5/350 words but I think I’m going to lower my word count to 100. It really can’t hurt business since I’m not currently getting any.

[@CreativeCanvas-l8f]

@@DayOneVoiceoverdefinitely definitely recommend this! People will question the quality if you lowball yourself.

[@andreagonzaba]

Where is your microphone in your videos ? 🎤

[@DayOneVoiceover]

I use a different microphone for my KZbin videos and it’s either mounted in the camera itself or just to the side of it, about arms length in front of me.

[@andreagonzaba]

@ thanks 😂

[@andreagonzaba]

@ which microphones 🎤 do you recommend for each or any specific case ? Thanks

[@DayOneVoiceover]

@@andreagonzaba Well, microphones in general in can’t really say I’m qualified enough to give a good answer yet. However, the microphone I use for my videos is the one below. Since the videos are recorded in an untreated space, I just use something basic but it does the job. I’m happy with it. a.co/d/5eBPGKZ

[@buddyojeda]

Congrats Robert!! Just stumbled upon this video and found it valuable. I, like you, am also a (paid) professional voice talent. I now follow you on LinkedIn. Would love to connect. Continued success y buenas suerte. ✌

[@DayOneVoiceover]

@@buddyojeda thank you! A lot has happened since this video but things continue moving forward. Thanks for reaching and it would be cool to connect in the future. Be sure to share your successes here as well. I need more people with your experience sharing guidance as well.

[@TreySkipsTutorials]

Great job man, I’m currently in VO class now and this inspires me. Hopefully i get to work with you one day. If you have an email id like to contact you for some tips if you would be so kind. Thanks man!

[@DayOneVoiceover]

@@TreySkipsTutorials thank you very much. Always happy to talk shop! I don’t want to share an email here and I don’t know if KZbin has PMs but you’re welcomed to message me through my website www.rv-vo.com.