Putting Your Eggs In More Than One Basket

Here’s a few tips when first starting out in voiceovers.

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Be The One!

The Holidays are upon us in full swing and, in all of the hustle and bustle, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and perhaps quite tempting to forego sending out cards to family and friends, much less business associates. Big mistake.

Here’s the deal. If you want to be a top of mind voice over talent, you have to remain top of mind in the eyes of the clients. A fantastic way to do this is to send your clients and business associates a holiday greeting card that expresses your sincere gratitude for your relationship and wishes them well this season and in the New Year. It’s so very easy and so very important.

The statistics go like this. 10 people know they should send cards. Out of those 10, 3 of them never will. Another 3 will send out some generic card with their signature. Still another 3 will send cards with an added generic message. Yet only 1 will send out a card with a sincere, personalized message. Who do you think they will remember?

Be the one they will remember!

Here’s the great news – You still have time! Several sites allow you to personalize cards and send them either via mail or email like Hallmark.com, American Greetings.com or JibJab.com. Rattlebox.com even allows you to make personalized video cards. Some of the sites even allow you to track when your e-card is viewed and often times you will receive a response from the recipient too which opens the door for another opportunity to serve your clients in the New Year.

Wishing you all the best and every success this Holiday Season and in the New Year!

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Do You Have Vision?

Many people aspire to become voice talents.  Few take the time to understand their vision, what they aspire to become as a voice talent.  No, this isn’t the part where I tell you sit down and write out an elaborate mission statement and plan of attack.  This is where I tell you to take a moment, maybe close your eyes, and just think.  Think of your ultimate goal as a voice talent.  What is it you aspire to be?  What is your niche?  Who is in your network?  What does your cash flow look like?  How about your studio?

Why is this important?  I’m glad you asked!  Your vision is the big picture.  Suppose I give you a puzzle with no picture to reference.  Would you be able to put it together?  Perhaps.  Would you be able to do so as efficiently as if I were to give you a puzzle with a picture?  Probably not.  Your vision is the picture and your day to day activities are the puzzle pieces.  The great news is that you get to decide what the picture looks like.  The sooner you decide and write it down, the sooner you can prioritize your daily actions, your puzzle pieces, and make your vision your reality.

This is a competitive industry and to succeed you must keep your edge.  You must continue to grow, to challenge yourself and to strive.  Your vision is your edge and it has the power to propel you forward.  You choose whether you will move forward or in circles!

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