When we arrived at the inn in Sedona, Arizona, our expectations were managed from the start.
A brass plaque on the door informed us that check in was between 3-6 PM. We were to ring the bell only once. If there was a delay, we were to wait patiently because the inn keeper was showing another guest to their room.
In our room, we were shown two sets of towels and robes, one of which was for the pool. There were even two different colored washcloths, one for removing makeup and the other for dusting red clay off our shoes.
These somewhat strict “rules of engagement” for the inn-keeper’s convenience might seem an off-putting way to start to a vacation, but did we grumble and drive away in a huff?
Not at all! We can’t wait to go back.
But let me ask you this…do you have strict “rules of engagement” for your voice over business? A way you do things for your personal convenience?
Or are you working weekends, holidays and all hours of the night, afraid you’ll lose a customer if you don’t?
I believe this is a big “voice over mistake.” Watch this week’s training video and find out why.
Watch It Here Now
After you watch the video, I want to know your thoughts. Was this helpful? Write to me in the comments box. I want to learn what’s on your mind so I can support you and share your best practices.
Let me know your thoughts in the comments box. I want to read about what’s on your mind so I can support you and share your best practices.
To your voice over success,
Susan Berkley,
Founder, The Great Voice Company
P.S. Spend three days I the recording studio with me and my team to jump-start your voice over career! We’re almost sold out but there may still be a couple of seats left for my next Voice Over Bootcamp Recording Studio Immersion Experience in NYC Oct 8-10. Get details here https://greatvoice.com/voice-over-events or call 800-333-8108.
Here are some comments from people who attended our April Bootcamp:
Real Coaching, Real Direction
“Susan’s program is phenomenal! Real coaching, real direction, and showing you how to stretch your natural gift of voice over. More importantly, sharing the mindset and what it takes to build the business. Thank you Susan and GVC!” Eddie Martinez, Manlius NY
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“The support received at the Boot camp was second to none! Susan and Adriana took all of their experience, wrapped it up into a fun and understandable package and gifted it to us! After working with them, I have the confidence to move forward and take the steps necessary to own my own life. I can’t say Thank you enough for what they provided me!” Julianne Thornton, Warwick, RI
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“I found the Voice Over Immersion over this past weekend a remarkable, action packed blueprint for marketing my Voice Over business and deepening my understanding of the creative work for voice talent. As an actor, I was humbled by the process and inspired by the growth. The entire Great Voice Company team each brought a vital piece to imparting these gems!” Beth Kucharczyk, Garden City, NY
Thanks for the tips! Always valuable info and a reminder to keep on top of the VO plans. My job keeps me traveling with little free time just now, but I WILL get to your clad eventually…????
Thanks
Susan,
Boy did I need to hear this! I have been letting my customers run roughshod all over me and I am finding it is not healthy for me. I will be gently setting some boundaries. You really pushed me forward on this and it is a definite “quality-of-life” issue.
Thanks as always,
Stephen
Thanks Susan. This tip was very helpful. We should be able to work our schedules and satisfy our customers guilt free.
Great advice in this post, Susan!
Thanks for this info…Sometimes I do feel that I may be working more hours than I should…Now I won’t feel guilty about charging more for it and also re-arranging my schedule a bit.
Thanks so much;
Ernie Hodge
Thank you never thought about it that way. You always have great advice. Thanks for caring and sharing.
Great advice. It’s too easy to get overwhelmed.
Ginny