I am enjoying this video. Reminds me of college Economics classes. As your skill increases, you become more valuable, then you start to increase your rates. This will thin out your current clients to those who actually value your skill, and will to pay the higher fees. You might have 500 customers that will pay you $5 dollars, but you want to get to 200 customers that will pay in excess of $100. Simple supply and demand. Your actual supply is a combination of your skill and available time. As your skill increases, your available time will diminish with more requests for work, and your prices can then increase.
Thanks for all your tips in here. Have gone back over this video many times! I am a very creative person, with even a falsetto voice for some short works. Thanks very much for the ideas!
My former career was as a chef and I have had EMT certification so maybe I can specifically focus toward those things along with the audiobooks and other "regular" things. I will have to look into that.
Thank you, Angela! I am just getting started and haven't yet created my profile on fiverr, but I will. I thought your advice was insightful and very helpful.
Great advice! Like the unique and fun to explore realm of creative gig creation:)). And, love that your booth isn’t the same old gray black foam block background. Inspiring!Thank you:)
Thank you Angela for a great advt. I've been on Fiverr for almost 2 years and have done 2 jobs. Now I've to expand my gig offer against what you've suggested too!
This was such a great informative video that I think will make a huge difference in my Fiverr gigs! I never thought to get that specific to voice over niches. Thank you for this video!
I had set up a Fiverr profile in 2021 to see if I could start building a viable voice over business on there. I hated it. I did all the things you were "supposed" to do, even took a course on using it for voice over. I almost never got contacted unless I did "pitches", many of the clients on there wanted to pay nothing for a lot of work, or were unprofessional and not good to deal with. I finally ended up deleting my account. However, I still go back and forth if I should try again. I see stories from voice actors claiming to make thousands and thousands a month only working a few hours a day, making full-time income after only 12+ months, or making six figure salaries. Then I wonder if I'm missing all these opportunities...although frankly these success stories sound too good to be true sometimes. It's hard to know how to move forward and what direction to go in this industry. You have some great ideas and insight in this video.
I understand the fiverr struggle...I do. You have to understand and play the algorithm game. You can make a healthy income on fiverr, once you're established. And those success stories are more than likely true. I can confirm that you can make 5 to 6 figures a year from fiverr alone. I've witnessed these results.
When you explained the rationale for accepting $5 gigs, I likened it to big retailers offering a discounted or sale or free offer to get people to try their product or service. And then later when the recipient of the free offer needs their type of product again, they might try the free offer company's product at full price. And until then, it would give the free offer company the right to send them email (Text +/or Audio +/or Video) messages keeping them interested in the free offer company's products and services. Great advice from you, Angela! Great videos!
So you're suggesting we post the gig for it, not reach out to those who have those gigs and offer our VO services right? I take it that's because the latter would be considered spamming them whereas the former allows them to buy our gig. You've learned so much in just a few short years, thank you for sharing what you've learned so generously, you're a true blessing for those of us who don't have any coaching sessions or paid training in our budget and need help to get started in this rapidly growing and changing field of VO. 🙏🧡✨💜
@@taylem284 Thank you for asking this. It's refreshing to look back on where I was. Yes, I did have some success, but unfortunately took a hiatus due to having a baby. Once i'm back on my feet i'm storming right back in it!
Hello, Angela Thank you for all the great helpful content. I'm an ex Auto motive world person also. I just set up my Fiverr account and acx. I need more training.lololol
@Michael Woods I had a few jobs make themselves present. But one I tried recording while I was quite sick with a bronchitis like illness. So I had to let the client go. The other had a very confusing project and didn’t make it clear what they wanted narrated and not so I got discouraged during my recovery. Was still working two jobs. Maybe if I had successfully done those two jobs or if I hadn’t gotten really sick in that early 2020 January. Things would have been different. But. I got more equipment and confidence and know how now so. We will see how it goes. Just it currently hurts to talk cause I got all 4 of my wisdom teeth extracted recently. Just my luck :)
Hello thank you for your videos I have been speaking and I have been told by very many people that I have a projectable voice so I have a natural talent that has a lot of potential my background is very diverse and I don't have to think about standing out so I just need someone to hear me thank you for getting back to me if you can if not it's all good you have an excellent day
Great video, but for the love of god, please move the hook studios pop filter further from the mic, there's little to no room for the air to dissipate after the filter which makes it WAY less effective and as it moves
Can someone give me advice on how to better my INTONATION? I keep hearing I need improvement. It's so hard to decide whether its specific to what they want or if its just an overall problem for me in general. What are some exercises or training courses I should look into to better this?
My question is, if VO is a viable career choice, why do so many artists seem to supplement it with other things like courses and youtube? Not aimed at you personally and perhaps i'm being narrow sighted here in terms of not factoring in how many VO artists exist vs how many have a youtube channel!
I, of course, cannot speak for the others, but I was talked into creating a channel by a peer to vlog my journey and share my experience with the sites I used. The response to my channel was humbling and I was asked for more options to work with me, beyond the channel. So, I decided to help where I could. It sort of grew from there. It wasn't a strategic move, just something that grew over time. I've found that the community is so supportive and helpful and I am proud to be part of it.
When setting up a Fiverr account, are you open for business once you create an account or can you go “live” once your account is fully set-up? It just seems like it’s not good business practice to have a “grand opening” with no products to sell 🤷🏼♂️😂
I am now starting to put together my recording set up and learning how to manage Reaper DAW, I find your videos really informative but I am wondering if you plan on updating this one? I think it's two years old? I'm needing guidance on setting up my Fiverr account. Getting familiar with it. Uploading whatever I would need to start getting work.
Hi again Angela. Just wondering, if you could recommend a few audio books that you think are well voiced, and why. I realize that I usually read, and have not listened to many books. Thank you for advice.
Oh my goodness, you're missing out Sister! If you like Steven King (I do!) Most of his books are narrated really well. Pet Semetary and the Outsider being 2 that come to the top of mind as being great listens. The Game of Thrones series are also amazing. ;)
I am trying to navigate through fiverr for voice-overs. I did my profile but I don't see a place to go to offer services. I would like to do a demo because I am a beginner. I did radio in college however life gets in the way and I know a have a great range and voice-over talent. unsure where to start from at point a?
Thank you for sharing this information. I’m interested in voiceover because I’ve had complete strangers tell me that I sound just like Dolly Parton. Would there be an opportunity for me in voiceover? Thank you!
I thought so, so I gave it a shot. It does take a lot of time and research to get started and to get set up but well worth it. Like everything else, you get back what you put in. It was scary and I struggled with Imposter syndrome and doubted myself, BUT I never gave up. :)
Good afternoon VoiceOver Angela, I have not yet created any gigs on Fiverr. I keep up with your videos and they have been very helpful. I was wondering if you would be available to help me set up some gigs on Fiverr? Thank you in advance.
They shouldn't be on this one, my earlier videos were converted goofy (my fault) and some were slightly off. But this one shouldn't be, I'll double check though. Maybe I still don't know what I'm doing.... lol Thank you for mentioning it
Thank you for the much needed valuable and sincere advice.
I am enjoying this video. Reminds me of college Economics classes. As your skill increases, you become more valuable, then you start to increase your rates. This will thin out your current clients to those who actually value your skill, and will to pay the higher fees. You might have 500 customers that will pay you $5 dollars, but you want to get to 200 customers that will pay in excess of $100. Simple supply and demand. Your actual supply is a combination of your skill and available time. As your skill increases, your available time will diminish with more requests for work, and your prices can then increase.
getting started in the industry.A complete novice green horn.....thanks for being here.You are an Angel!
Thanks for all your tips in here. Have gone back over this video many times! I am a very creative person, with even a falsetto voice for some short works. Thanks very much for the ideas!
My former career was as a chef and I have had EMT certification so maybe I can specifically focus toward those things along with the audiobooks and other "regular" things. I will have to look into that.
Thank you, Angela! I am just getting started and haven't yet created my profile on fiverr, but I will. I thought your advice was insightful and very helpful.
You are always so helpful and awesome Angela. Thank you so much for this advice!!
Much appreciated for sharing your advice, wisdom, and experience for all of us to benefit too!
Great advice! Like the unique and fun to explore realm of creative gig creation:)). And, love that your booth isn’t the same old gray black foam block background. Inspiring!Thank you:)
Thank you! I had some fun with my booth, why not? 😉
You're so helpful and informative and most of all you seem to be an incredible person with a big heart. sending you lots of love
Another great way to get started is to respond to Buyer Requests. Often small dollar amounts, but an order is an order. 🙂
Absolutely
Thank you Angela for a great advt. I've been on Fiverr for almost 2 years and have done 2 jobs. Now I've to expand my gig offer against what you've suggested too!
That's great!
finally a real world example !
This was such a great informative video that I think will make a huge difference in my Fiverr gigs! I never thought to get that specific to voice over niches. Thank you for this video!
I had set up a Fiverr profile in 2021 to see if I could start building a viable voice over business on there. I hated it. I did all the things you were "supposed" to do, even took a course on using it for voice over. I almost never got contacted unless I did "pitches", many of the clients on there wanted to pay nothing for a lot of work, or were unprofessional and not good to deal with. I finally ended up deleting my account. However, I still go back and forth if I should try again. I see stories from voice actors claiming to make thousands and thousands a month only working a few hours a day, making full-time income after only 12+ months, or making six figure salaries. Then I wonder if I'm missing all these opportunities...although frankly these success stories sound too good to be true sometimes. It's hard to know how to move forward and what direction to go in this industry. You have some great ideas and insight in this video.
I understand the fiverr struggle...I do. You have to understand and play the algorithm game. You can make a healthy income on fiverr, once you're established. And those success stories are more than likely true. I can confirm that you can make 5 to 6 figures a year from fiverr alone. I've witnessed these results.
Very god advice! Thanks!
When you explained the rationale for accepting $5 gigs, I likened it to big retailers offering a discounted or sale or free offer to get people to try their product or service.
And then later when the recipient of the free offer needs their type of product again, they might try the free offer company's product at full price.
And until then, it would give the free offer company the right to send them email (Text +/or Audio +/or Video) messages keeping them interested in the free offer company's products and services.
Great advice from you, Angela!
Great videos!
Thank you Angela! This is great advise once again. Keep on Rock'n!
Thank you for the video - I really appreciated the advice on using your experience as a differentiator!
This video has many valuable advices. Thank you so much because I'm starting ...this was really helpful.
So you're suggesting we post the gig for it, not reach out to those who have those gigs and offer our VO services right? I take it that's because the latter would be considered spamming them whereas the former allows them to buy our gig. You've learned so much in just a few short years, thank you for sharing what you've learned so generously, you're a true blessing for those of us who don't have any coaching sessions or paid training in our budget and need help to get started in this rapidly growing and changing field of VO. 🙏🧡✨💜
Muchas gracias por tus consejos Angela!!!
This is awesome! Could you do a tutorial on your process for editing your vocals using the MKH mic?
Great encouragement after feeling beat down with no luck so far.
Thank you 🙏🏻
Any new developments?
@@taylem284 Thank you for asking this. It's refreshing to look back on where I was. Yes, I did have some success, but unfortunately took a hiatus due to having a baby. Once i'm back on my feet i'm storming right back in it!
@@hornj388 This is encouraging to see, thanks for the update
Great advice and tips... good job Angela
Thankyou Angela 😇...sending loads of love❤
great video thanks
Hello, Angela Thank you for all the great helpful content. I'm an ex Auto motive world person also. I just set up my Fiverr account and acx. I need more training.lololol
Thank you, Angela
Angels thank you so much for your encouragement!
Hmmm, getting some ideas! Thanks for the inspiration Angela!
Thank you for the ideas!
Perfect! Thanks!
Great advice that I'm getting very close to putting to work.
Great ideas for thinking outside the box!
Thanks very much for this idea 💡🙌🏻
Thanks Angela i really appreciate your video. I am new to the voiceover scene so your video was very helpful thanks and i will subscribe. Thx
Great advice. Thanks so much.
Thank you! I needed that.
Such great suggestions!
Thanks a lot for providing such a valuable information
This is great Angela! Thanks:)
Great idea!
Thank you so much! 😃
I've been wanting to relaunch my fiverr account for some time. Thanks for the great advice
@Michael Woods I had a few jobs make themselves present. But one I tried recording while I was quite sick with a bronchitis like illness. So I had to let the client go. The other had a very confusing project and didn’t make it clear what they wanted narrated and not so I got discouraged during my recovery. Was still working two jobs. Maybe if I had successfully done those two jobs or if I hadn’t gotten really sick in that early 2020 January. Things would have been different. But. I got more equipment and confidence and know how now so. We will see how it goes. Just it currently hurts to talk cause I got all 4 of my wisdom teeth extracted recently. Just my luck :)
Great Stuff Angela!!
Thank you this was really helpful
Very smart advice.
Hello thank you for your videos I have been speaking and I have been told by very many people that I have a projectable voice so I have a natural talent that has a lot of potential my background is very diverse and I don't have to think about standing out so I just need someone to hear me thank you for getting back to me if you can if not it's all good you have an excellent day
Really useful, thank you!
Great video, but for the love of god, please move the hook studios pop filter further from the mic, there's little to no room for the air to dissipate after the filter which makes it WAY less effective and as it moves
Noted! I'll double check it now. I do bump into it alot :) Thanks!
You make alot of sense
Dear Angela just subscribed 😍👍
You're Brilliant💎
Thank you teacher new Sub
U R smart and an effective communicator thank you and beautiful 😍
Thanks!
Thank you so much!!!! You are too kind!
Can someone give me advice on how to better my INTONATION? I keep hearing I need improvement. It's so hard to decide whether its specific to what they want or if its just an overall problem for me in general. What are some exercises or training courses I should look into to better this?
I am curious about where you record and the soundproofing involved.
I use a small office and covered all my walls and other surfaces with acoustic foam and moving blankets.
My question is, if VO is a viable career choice, why do so many artists seem to supplement it with other things like courses and youtube? Not aimed at you personally and perhaps i'm being narrow sighted here in terms of not factoring in how many VO artists exist vs how many have a youtube channel!
I, of course, cannot speak for the others, but I was talked into creating a channel by a peer to vlog my journey and share my experience with the sites I used. The response to my channel was humbling and I was asked for more options to work with me, beyond the channel. So, I decided to help where I could. It sort of grew from there. It wasn't a strategic move, just something that grew over time. I've found that the community is so supportive and helpful and I am proud to be part of it.
@@VoiceOverAngela thank you for your response, I appreciate it:) I have subbed.
@@silverlake973 I appreciate you! 🙏
When setting up a Fiverr account, are you open for business once you create an account or can you go “live” once your account is fully set-up? It just seems like it’s not good business practice to have a “grand opening” with no products to sell 🤷🏼♂️😂
Once you create an account, you can start buying, but you cannot start selling until you create and publish a "gig".
@@VoiceOverAngela Got it! Thanks for the assist.
Love from Bangladesh 😘😘
Very helpful video. What microphone are you using in this video? Thanks!
Thanks! I use a Sennheiser MKH 416.
Did you do the voiceover for Penguin Profs RAAS System tutorial?
Nope, wasn't me! ♥️
I am now starting to put together my recording set up and learning how to manage Reaper DAW, I find your videos really informative but I am wondering if you plan on updating this one? I think it's two years old? I'm needing guidance on setting up my Fiverr account. Getting familiar with it. Uploading whatever I would need to start getting work.
The set up is still pretty much the same, they haven't really changed anything in the set up of your profile and gigs. 👍
can i do multiple gigs in a single account...tnx angela!
Hi again Angela.
Just wondering, if you could recommend a few audio books that you think are well voiced, and why. I realize that I usually read, and have not listened to many books. Thank you for advice.
Oh my goodness, you're missing out Sister! If you like Steven King (I do!) Most of his books are narrated really well. Pet Semetary and the Outsider being 2 that come to the top of mind as being great listens. The Game of Thrones series are also amazing. ;)
@@VoiceOverAngela
Thank you!
BTW...
K.H.Jones, author:
"Testament of Feats"
Amazon books
I am trying to navigate through fiverr for voice-overs. I did my profile but I don't see a place to go to offer services. I would like to do a demo because I am a beginner. I did radio in college however life gets in the way and I know a have a great range and voice-over talent. unsure where to start from at point a?
I just saw this video. How do I start
Thank you for sharing this information. I’m interested in voiceover because I’ve had complete strangers tell me that I sound just like Dolly Parton. Would there be an opportunity for me in voiceover? Thank you!
I think so! Go for it!
Yes I am available Indian Female voice over ... anyone looking for it ?
What does the phrase "starting at" mean?
@@jimwilliams6827starting at typically means the minimum price
What brand of mic and pop screen do you use?
I use a Sennheiser MKH 416 and a hook studio pop filter from b&h.
My SIL does voice overs but I can't get any info from her. It seems so intimidating!! I don't know if it's worth investing in it. Is it really?
I thought so, so I gave it a shot. It does take a lot of time and research to get started and to get set up but well worth it. Like everything else, you get back what you put in. It was scary and I struggled with Imposter syndrome and doubted myself, BUT I never gave up. :)
Good afternoon VoiceOver Angela,
I have not yet created any gigs on Fiverr. I keep up with your videos and they have been very helpful. I was wondering if you would be available to help me set up some gigs on Fiverr? Thank you in advance.
Nevermind, I found your website and see your Fiverr plan. I will go through that site. Thanks Angela. Great website by the way!!
Sorry for my tardy response, Im glad you found it! Thank you!
Am new how can u help me
Hey Angela, what kind of mic is that?
Hi Luis, the mic I use is a Sennheiser 416.
Is it just me or are the audio and visual out of sync on this video?
They shouldn't be on this one, my earlier videos were converted goofy (my fault) and some were slightly off. But this one shouldn't be, I'll double check though. Maybe I still don't know what I'm doing.... lol Thank you for mentioning it
Is it a bad idea to start out at $10?
Not really, you can start at whatever price point you'd like. :)
awesome...another VO/fiverr coach. That's exactly what the world needed. "buy my stuff!" sigh
What a waste of a video... talking, but not saying anything
Thank you for your feedback!
Lmao wtf are u talking about she told u straight up start pricing low then move up to build a rep, that's helpful enough dude