Ya got to build your rep, wont be instant unless your famous already. I thought that until my first big pay post, moved the steem to polo and sold it for BTC. It %100 works, but earning that steem aint easy. I have not made that much but have learned that I have alot to learn. Find a niche i guess, dudes make high earning posts on photos,food etc. Build your game, may not be instant but always know steemit is beta your way ahead of the curve already.