spxmac Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 Let’s go back 1 year ago. I was fired from the job I had, as my boss had to downsize due to the financial crisis.This happened right before the Easter of 2015…As a consequence, I had no money to visit my parents for the holidays.They had to pay for my airplane tickets.(It’s pretty embarrassing to ask money from your parents at an age that you should be financially independent…)And if being broke as a joke wasn’t enough, I had to move out my house because I couldn’t pay the rent. I moved to a friend and lived there for a few months, in a teeny tiny room counting the pennies every time I went for groceries.That was the lowest point of my ENTIRE life.Apparently, I had reached the bottom.Broke as a jokeLucky to have a friend who put me in his houseAsking money from my parents to pay for my tickets and groceriesDid I mention carrying a calculator to the supermarket, because I only had $20 per week to spend? (I know…ridiculous)But, I couldn’t afford to spend even an extra penny. It was so awful, but life isn’t always easy.And Here Is How Everything Changed!!One day, while I was looking for freelancing jobs online, I couldn’t find anything worthwhile. So, I thought I could give Fiverr a try, as I had nothing going on at the moment.Oh boy, that was the BEST DECISION I took in my life!Fast forward several months:Moved into a new homePaid my parents’ 5-day vacation in Venice, Italy with my Fiverr earnings (I couldn’t find a better way to thank them for their support)Started a company and made my friend the Vice PresidentWe are currently employing several people and feeding several families who have also lost their jobs.It’s literally INCREDIBLE. Really. And no words are enough to describe what a difference this platform and community made in my life and the lives of the others around me!I can’t really express how grateful I feel for those two men who created this wonderful platform, Shai Wininger and Micha Kaufman. And for everyone else behind the scenes, including Customer Support, developers, fellow sellers and all of those who worked hard and keep working to make this a reality!Thank you everybody!I am really proud to be a Fiverr seller. And while Fiverr is not perfect, I am grateful for discovering it. I can’t imagine where I would be now, if it wasn’t for Fiverr.NEW SELLERS: Attention PleaseI openly share the above story (even I feel embarrassed for the first part), in a hope that it will inspire you to keep working here and giving your best self at whatever service you are offering.Here are some important things I have learned and I hope they will help you in this amazing journey you are now into!!!The money you make is proportionate to the value of the service you provide.Please, don’t make the mistake of being overly egocentric, only thinking about making money now. While I am sure making money is important for you, I would encourage you to focus on offering the best services you possibly can - every single time - because this will yield amazing results over the long-term.Treat your customers like kings (even if they don’t treat you the same way)Just like any other marketplace, you are going to do business with people who might be arrogant, irritating or simply angry with the world.While 98% of Fiverr’s buyers are people amazing to work with, there is a smaller percentage that’s probably going to make your life hard.My advice would be to treat them all like kings, but without giving in to irrational demands.Politeness, kindness and a friendly attitude will take you a long way forward. Just a simple change in your attitude can make a huge difference!Give it some timeIf you have any trouble getting orders, understand that success doesn’t happen in 1 week. Give it some time and offer the best possible service to your customers.Eventually, the word about your services will spread - especially if you are polite and do great work. Then, you will see that your business will skyrocket!That’s all folks.I am really wishing you ALL THE BEST and hope Fiverr will be around forever!Thank you for reading my post!DanielSpxmac’s Team ChiefFiverr Addict Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misscrystal Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 I love your gigs and the graphics that go with them. You are doing extremely well so congratulations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
writer99025 Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 I share the same philosophies as you do and Fiverr transformed my life as well, not in terms of money, because money was never a problem for me, but because it gave me a purpose when I was doing nothing except reading books on my Kindle and watching TV. I work non-stop, 15/16 hours a day, sometimes I complain of overwork, but really, working makes me happy. I am deeply grateful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misscrystal Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 I agree with you that if it is something you love doing then working is a pleasure. I love my work also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
writer99025 Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 Yeah, I can see that…you are a major Fiverr success story although you don’t really talk much about yourself. Won’t be surprised if you make something close to a 6-figure income from Fiverr, to be honest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spxmac Posted March 23, 2016 Author Share Posted March 23, 2016 Thanks so much!Let me know if you need any help with your images. I could send you something similar to what I use, but personalized to your service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spxmac Posted March 23, 2016 Author Share Posted March 23, 2016 Same stuff here. Non-stop work, but loving it!It’s a blessing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeus777 Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 Great story!I can relate to the part where you said you were broke, because I have gonethrough a similar experience before.I was having a hard time looking for a job, I couldn’t buy enough food, and I was eatingcabbage for 6 months ( which my friend gave to me for free, it was from her family farm),I couldn’t tell my parents about my situation since I was too embarrassed.Long story short, eventually I found a job which I enjoy very much, and severalyears later I found Fiverr. Fiverr is not my main income, but it has helped me a lot,and after experiencing that 6-month-broke-cabbage-diet days, I reeeaally understandthe value of work and money. I constantly tell myself I should work hard and earn whileI can. Of course it’s not just the money, the experience is quite amazing too.It has taught me so much about business and different types of people we encounter,both good and bad.When I first started on Fiverr I was originally thinking of giving it a try only duringmy summer break, just so I can make some extra money on the side.I won’t say Fiverr has changed my life, but I know for sure that I have no intentionsof quitting, not for a while!I’m happy for your success, please keep it up! 😃 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esthernyambura Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 Great story and great tips there spxmac. Thanks for sharing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
web_click Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 Thanks for sharing. I am new so I will keep your advice in mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spxmac Posted March 25, 2016 Author Share Posted March 25, 2016 Wow, it certainly took tons of courage and inner power to eat only cabbage for 6 months.Respect! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spxmac Posted March 25, 2016 Author Share Posted March 25, 2016 You are welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spxmac Posted March 25, 2016 Author Share Posted March 25, 2016 My pleasure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewritequeen Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 My pleasure!Hello Daniel, Even I’m a competitor for you in Fiverr, I wish you all the best and happy to see your success every day.Also, I would like to know how you find the best people to your team.Thanks for sharing your lesson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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