# How Fiverr Built a Micro-Marketplace for Services

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Podcast: [Business Models Explained with Fexingo: Subscription, Marketplace, SaaS, and Service Companies](https://stenobird.com/podcast/business-models-explained-with-fexingo-subscription-marketplace-saas-and-service-companies-7871638)
Published: 2026-06-02T04:42:15+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode, Fexingo hosts Lucas and Luna break down how Fiverr turned the idea of selling services for $5 into a billion-dollar marketplace. They trace the company's evolution from a quirky side-hustle platform to a publicly traded business that now emphasizes professional freelancer services. Lucas explains the unit economics: how Fiverr takes a 25% cut, why that works for both buyers and sellers, and how the platform solved the trust problem with its Seller Plus program. They also discuss the risk of commoditization and how Fiverr competes with Upwork. By the end, you'll understand the specific mechanics that make a micro-service marketplace tick. #Fiverr #MicroMarketplace #FreelanceEconomy #BusinessModel #PlatformBusiness #GigEconomy #MarketplaceDynamics #Freelancer #DigitalServices #ServiceMarketplace #SideHustle #FreelancePlatform #SellerPlus #FiverrBusiness #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #BusinessModels #Entrepreneurship Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

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