Sometimes, the little wins matter most. Yesterday, I completed two Fiverr orders and received 5-star reviews for both. On the surface, they might not seem like a big deal — neither order paid much, and they weren’t for my main, general voiceover gig. But here’s why I think they’re worth celebrating:
Both came from specialized gigs I had created a long time ago but had almost given up on, since they’d barely gotten any impressions or clicks.
- One was from my Commercial Voiceover gig — to specifically focus on clients looking for that kind of service (even though I already can and have done that kind of voiceover with my generic gig)
-The other was from my Halloween Voiceover gig, where I get to use my creepy, spooky character voice. Originally, I promoted this for fun projects, like haunted house effects or Halloween parties. But this client used it in a totally different way: they had me record a promo for their horror book. That was a cool reminder that my skills can be applied far beyond what I first imagined. While the orders were small, I see them as tiny sparks of momentum.
Every 5-star review helps boost visibility in Fiverr’s algorithm, and I’m hoping these are signs that those specialized gigs might finally start to get pushed out in search results. And with more visibility comes the chance for more clients, more projects, and hopefully some bigger opportunities.
If you’ve been following my career, you know it’s been a rough stretch lately — slow progress, plenty of rejection, and moments of doubt. But sometimes, even the smallest wins can be a reminder that the work is out there, and that persistence pays off.
So here’s me, clinging to that little bit of hope. If you or anyone you know needs a voice — whether it’s for a commercial, an audiobook, a character, or something completely out of the box — I’d love to bring it to life.
Check out what I have to offer here: https://www.markjohnbowen.com/voice-over.html
After all, even the tiniest sparks can light the way forward.
Both came from specialized gigs I had created a long time ago but had almost given up on, since they’d barely gotten any impressions or clicks.
- One was from my Commercial Voiceover gig — to specifically focus on clients looking for that kind of service (even though I already can and have done that kind of voiceover with my generic gig)
-The other was from my Halloween Voiceover gig, where I get to use my creepy, spooky character voice. Originally, I promoted this for fun projects, like haunted house effects or Halloween parties. But this client used it in a totally different way: they had me record a promo for their horror book. That was a cool reminder that my skills can be applied far beyond what I first imagined. While the orders were small, I see them as tiny sparks of momentum.
Every 5-star review helps boost visibility in Fiverr’s algorithm, and I’m hoping these are signs that those specialized gigs might finally start to get pushed out in search results. And with more visibility comes the chance for more clients, more projects, and hopefully some bigger opportunities.
If you’ve been following my career, you know it’s been a rough stretch lately — slow progress, plenty of rejection, and moments of doubt. But sometimes, even the smallest wins can be a reminder that the work is out there, and that persistence pays off.
So here’s me, clinging to that little bit of hope. If you or anyone you know needs a voice — whether it’s for a commercial, an audiobook, a character, or something completely out of the box — I’d love to bring it to life.
Check out what I have to offer here: https://www.markjohnbowen.com/voice-over.html
After all, even the tiniest sparks can light the way forward.
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