Launched in February, 2010, a micro-contracting service was established to change the way people buy and sell products and services online. That service is Fiverr! If you’ve required the services of web developers, graphic designers, or voice over artists, you’ve more than likely stumbled upon Fiverr.com. If you haven’t, continue reading!

Fiverr isolates itself from other contracting websites and freelance services out on the web because the idea is very simple, buy or sell services for $5.00. Never have I had so much fun searching a website for services I need; whether it’s a logo or a promo video. There are also goofy services that provide the fun factor for visitors.

Other services require sellers to submit extensive preliminary information, or buyers that need to win a bid on a service before they can move forward. Fiverr is very cut-and-dry.

Similar to other hot start-ups that have gone viral, there are a multitude of copy-cat micro-contracting websites out there comparable to Fiverr; however is that such a bad thing? Competition breeds innovation.

Fiverr is as simple as, signing up, filling out a few fields, and adding your gig.

A gig, which is what Fiverr calls the services added by the thousands of people that add them every day, is what allows the buyer and seller to meet for the first time. This is the gateway to a possible long-term business relationship.

As someone that’s used Fiverr for over six months, I can attest to the fact that I have built a plethora of great relationships by offering my voice over services for $5.00.

That’s what makes Fiverr so special! While every service or product may be priced at $5.00, Fiverr has grown to allow popular sellers the options to give buyers more bang for their bucks. For instance, a seller that originally sold high school tutoring for $5.00 per 30 minutes would now be given the option to provide more time for a higher price. For this to be done for those that don’t have extra options, the seller needs to sell multiple gigs, which has also become a prominent way in how deals are made.

Fiverr doesn’t allow buyers and sellers to compose business deals outside of their service; if sellers provide their e-mail addresses, IM usernames, or other personal contact details (other than their name), they are violating Fiverr’s terms of service agreement.

A lot of this reasoning has Fiverr making $1.00 per sale, a 20% commission for every gig sold, however they also want to protect users’ privacy too.

Fiverr also takes advantage of a great feedback system. For every gig that’s sold and completed, buyers may comment and provide a thumbs up to the seller for their stellar work, or a thumbs down for work that wasn’t delivered on time or completed as they stated; sellers may also rate buyers too. If enough feedback is given, this typically increases a seller’s chance to sell more gigs.

Talking about the competitive edge of people doing things that normally cost more money for a cheaper price, Fiverr is still a great way to get your foot in the door with potential clients. If you work on a customer’s logo, or perhaps you are a voice over artist working on a commercial for someone, you are trying to shape a future relationship with that client to receive more work. First impressions are important, and this is very true in how Fiverr’s infrastructure operates.

Fiverr may prohibit sellers from initiating deals on the outside while using their personal messaging system; however it is very easy to contact sellers in other ways. Fiverr knows they can’t perfectly prevent buyers and sellers from talking outside of their messaging system, however getting your foot in the door using the system is imperative.

To try the service out, be sure to visit www.fiverr.com and sign up! I am sufficiently sure that most of you will be hooked, as I know I am! It is also an extraordinary way to make a bit of money on the side, or even for a living in some sellers’ cases!

It has been a while since these two got together to do a show, but they’ve now returned, and they are at the top of their games!  Don’t believe me?  Tune in and find out for yourself!  Knowingly, this is the very first episode of a beta period, which means there will be at least a few more to test out the waters, however the first show couldn’t have gone any better!  There were technical difficulties; of which you would expect during a beta episode, as well as plenty of ad libbing to engage you!  JJ & Johnny include a bit of comedy; a bit of creepy chatter; sports conversation; and a great mini-concert you have to listen to!

Self-employed singer-songwriter, Sami Eldebs, thanks to Johnny P’s sister, joined the fun to entertain for nearly an hour, performing a couple of his personal songs, and a plethora of great covers you all know & love!  We thank Sami for taking the time to put on this concert for us!  The setlist is below.

1.) Leave
2.) DJ Got Us Fallin’ In Love
3.) Put Me Back Down
4.) She Will Be Loved w/ U2’s With or Without You
5.) Wanted Dead or Alive
6.) Don’t Stop Believin’

Also joining the party is the “Voices On The Net” Network’s own, Take-Two host, Rhonie!

Listen, and/or watch as the fun happens and please, if you would be so kind, let us know what you think!  Any suggestions?  Anything particular you’d like to see added or removed from the show?  This is the first beta episode, so there will be numerous changes made, and you can have a major role in that!

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Even in a downed economy, “The Hiking Humanitarian,” Dr. Kirk Sinclair is taking strides to promote public philanthropy and community involvement.  For nearly an hour, Dr. Sinclair joined JJ on his 99th episode of the show, “A Session With JJ,” to spread the word with what he is doing.  As a respected writer, speaker, teacher, author, and a humanitarian, Dr. Sinclair wants it to be known that our society can change; to become one filled with caring citizens.  JJ had the pleasure to talk with “The Hiking Humanitarian” as he asked him about his thoughts on where the middle class stands at this point in time.  The economy isn’t in the greatest of shape, which has lead to many people either believing there’s only an upper class, or a lower class, however Dr. Sinclair has something to say about this.

Tune into this great 99th episode of the program to hear some stories that Dr. Sinclair has heard along the way as he hikes 5,000 miles across the United States of America.  So many people talk about taking a road trip, or perhaps hiking across country, and Dr. Sinclair is doing it!  Find out what state he’d like to visit the most, and much more!

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Do you think your problems out like a child?  If you do, don’t be ashamed of it, because so many others do too!  Millions of people revert to their past when it comes to negative emotions, and it can become very devastating to one’s life.  What can you do?  Well, for one, you are in the right place, as on this 98th episode of “A Session With JJ,” workshop leader, licensed psychologist, and the author of the book, “Mindfulness And The Art Of Choice: Transform Your Life,” Dr. Karen Sherman, joins JJ to talk about transforming one’s life!  The term, “auto-pilot,” is brought up to highlight the fact that there are a lot of people that simply exist, rather than function from day to day.  Are you one of them?  Are you living a stressful lifestyle?  Are you depressed and find it difficult to get up and out of bed every morning?  If you feel you need a pep-talk, this episode will help you out!  Dr. Karen has over 25 years of professional expertise behind her, which will prove to be well worth it for many that listen to this show as they seek some advice!

Dr. Karen & JJ will also talk about why traditional talk therapy isn’t doing the job when it comes to effective remedial treatment.  What does Dr. Karen recommend?  What about Dr. Karen’s tools of visualization and free association writing?

All of this will be answered, plus much more, on this 98th episode of “A Session With JJ,” only on the “Voices On The Net” Network!

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Have you ever felt so down in the dumps that you just eat constantly?  How about a bad break up?  The death of a loved one?  The loss of a job?  Sound familiar?  We all go through rough patches in our lives, and many of us even try to overeat our stress & anxiety away.

On this 97th episode of “A Session With JJ,” sought-after speaker, dynamic psychologist, holistic health expert, and the author of the book, “The Taming of The Chew,” Dr. Denise Lamothe, joins JJ to talk about emotional overeating, as Dr. Denise offers some excellent tips on what people can do to “trim the fat,” a bit of pun intended, and start living a healthy lifestyle!  Dr. Denise and JJ also touch on self confidence; why do so many people struggle to find their inner self confidence?  As someone that’s went to college, dropped out, but then went back, putting herself through school earning not one, but two doctorates in clinical psychology and holistic health; has been homeless; has struggled with weight problems, Dr. Denise hasn’t had it easy in her life, but she’s overcome so many adversities that should inspire anyone that comes across her!

So what are you waiting for!?  Tune in and enjoy this excellent, 97th episode of “A Session With JJ” featuring Dr. Denise Lamothe!  You won’t be sorry!

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Have you ever wondered what your name means?  Do you have certain psychological images of certain names?  Names that make you think of pretty people; names that represent smart people; names that constitute shady people?  Let’s face it, if we could determine the personality of someone simply by their name, life would be a whole lot easier, wouldn’t it?  Episode #96 of “A Session With JJ” pursues the discernment encompassing the science of neimology, which is the study of the placement of letters in a name, and how they connect with one another, created by educator and former school administrator, Sharon Wyeth, as she joins JJ for this 96th episode of of the show!

The two will delve into why “neimology” is different from other theories involving the attempts at understanding people, as well as whether there is any sort of etymological connection between the science of “neimology,” our names, and our parents, since they are the ones that give us our names, plus more!

Watch & listen as Sharon wows JJ on the air, literally!  JJ provides no information about himself before the show, so keep that in mind when listening to how Sharon shapes JJ up!  It is quite amazing!

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The recession has hit millions of people hard, and as the days goes by, it doesn’t seem like it is getting any better, so on this 95th episode of “A Session With JJ,” acclaimed financial expert, government economist, and bestselling author of the following book, “Money & Power: The Secret History,” Steven Sadleir joins JJ to talk money, politics, peace, and prosperity!  This near 40 minute session is one you won’t want to miss as quite a few questions are answered that revolve around very popular topics, especially on the Internet…  Some of these topics include globalization, international banking, capitalism, and the New World Order.  Steven and JJ also talk about why conspiracy theorists hype up certain stories.  Mainstream media tends to shy away from this type of material, however JJ decided to invite Mr. Sadleir on his show, and boy was it a good idea, because, whether you agree or disagree with Steven, the content is there to digest in droves.

Enjoy this 95th episode of “A Session With JJ,” only on the “Voices On The Net” Network!

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In this interestingly-unique 94th episode of “A Session With JJ,” the combination of kids going back to school and pets are met as writer, teacher, counselor, pet expert, and the author of the book, “Our Rescue Dog Family Album,” Dr. Diane Pomerance, joins JJ to talk about the stress that is placed on pets around the house when the kids are shuttled off to school.  Dr. Pomerance and JJ also touch on the differences between animals and human beings, as JJ brings up the recent Northeast earthquake, and how JJ’s cat seemed to sense that something was going to happen before the earthquake even occurred, so you’ll want to listen to Dr. Pomerance has to say about the difference in say, hearing levels/range in a dog or cat as opposed to a human being, etc.

The attachment that people have to their pets can be, and are in many cases, comparable to the attachment they have to humans, which just goes to show how much pets mean to us, and when they pass on, it can be extremely hard getting over it.  Dr. Pomerance is a pet grief counselor, so she deals with with a lot of people going through the grieving of pet, or pets.  This is brought up on the show, as well as an interesting segment of the session that revolves around the advancement in technology and its ability, or inability to allow animals to live longer and more fulfilling lives.  What does Dr. Pomerance have to say about this?  You’ll have to tune in to find out!

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It’s that time of the year again!  School’s in session and teenager and young adult’s rooms are dormant until Thanksgiving break.  College provides an excellent opportunity for growth, education, and social bonds that will live with hundreds of thousands of students per year, for the rest of their lives!  But…  There’s something all of you parents of students, students, soon-to-be students, need to know…  College may not be as safe as you think!  ”What is this” you ask?  Well, that’s great that you asked because nationally acclaimed safety expert, David Nance, joins JJ on this 93rd episode of “A Session With JJ” for almost 40 minutes to talk about why college students may not be safe at their school!  Sexual harassment, rape, and robberies are happening every day on college campuses across the United States of America and it is time to alert people on how they can protect themselves.

David will go over tips on how students can stay safe by being steps ahead of any attackers that are starting, or about to start trouble with them, as well as how to properly use pepper spray…  Mr. Nance also goes over why it is imperative to share class schedules and such with friends and family, why it is important to use the buddy system, as well as taking advantage of campus resources to stay safe and secure at all times!  Another important question that JJ brings up on the show involves the size of college campuses…  Does it matter?  Or not?  Plus so much more!

You won’t want to miss this 93rd episode of the show because we all should understand how important it is for students to maintain their safety while at college, and David Nance is here to explain it all!

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It’s time to prepare for the falling of amber & auburn-colored leaves and the smell of people’s fireplaces, because Fall is right around the corner!  On episode #92 of “A Session With JJ,” “Mr. Senior Romantic” himself, as well as the author of the bestselling book, “Don’t Ever Give Up On Love,” Timothy Carroll, joins JJ for over 30 minutes to reveal why Autumn is the idealistic time for singles over the age of 50 to find true love!  Yes, that’s right ladies & gentleman…  A show dedicated to fifty-plussers who may not be too optimistic on their chances of finding a companion!

No worries what-so-ever, because Mr. Carroll, who happens to be a relationship expert, as well as “the voice of senior romantics” around the globe, will bring up points such as, there not being an age limit to finding true love; the differences between normally having a partner when younger versus the scenario with older individuals; online dating and senior romantics; fifty-plussers that have had a significant other before, but lost their love, and would like to continue to have companionship in their lives, and so much more!

This is a show that, while dedicated to those over the age of 50-years-old, will intrigue anyone interested in this little thing we call love!

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