{"id":93722,"date":"2021-09-22T15:37:57","date_gmt":"2021-09-22T19:37:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/voice123.com\/thebooth\/?p=93722"},"modified":"2022-12-20T03:44:19","modified_gmt":"2022-12-20T08:44:19","slug":"client-communications-checklist-for-voice-actors-working-with-clients","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/voice123.com\/thebooth\/client-communications-checklist-for-voice-actors-working-with-clients\/","title":{"rendered":"Client Communications Checklist: For voice actors working with clients"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row row_height_percent=&#8221;0&#8243; override_padding=&#8221;yes&#8221; h_padding=&#8221;7&#8243; top_padding=&#8221;0&#8243; bottom_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; back_color=&#8221;color-720827&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;988377&#8243; back_color_type=&#8221;uncode-palette&#8221;][vc_column column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; align_horizontal=&#8221;align_center&#8221; gutter_size=&#8221;1&#8243; style=&#8221;dark&#8221; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; shift_x=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y_down=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; medium_width=&#8221;0&#8243; mobile_width=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243;][vc_single_image media=&#8221;96572&#8243; media_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; media_ratio=&#8221;sixteen-nine&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;895018&#8243;][vc_button button_color=&#8221;color-white&#8221; size=&#8221;btn-link&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fvoice123.com%2Fthebooth%2Fheres-how-to-start-a-voice-over-business-successfully%2F|title:How%20to%20find%20voice%20acting%20jobs|target:_blank&#8221;]BACK TO HOW TO START A VOICE OVER BUSINESS SUCCESSFULLY[\/vc_button][vc_button button_color=&#8221;color-white&#8221; size=&#8221;btn-link&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fvoice123.com%2Fthebooth%2Fintroduction-to-the-voice-over-guide%2F|title:How%20to%20get%20into%20voice%20acting|target:_blank&#8221;]TABLE OF CONTENTS[\/vc_button][vc_custom_heading heading_semantic=&#8221;h1&#8243; text_size=&#8221;h1&#8243; text_weight=&#8221;200&#8243; sub_lead=&#8221;small&#8221; sub_reduced=&#8221;yes&#8221; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;645569&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h1><strong>Client Communications Checklist: For voice actors working with clients<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p>[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_empty_space empty_h=&#8221;1&#8243;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;152810&#8243;]The Client Communications Checklist is designed to help voice actors successfully communicate with clients in a variety of situations. Each section is a combination of first-hand experience, insight and advice, with bonus templates that you can copy and paste when working with clients.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_height_percent=&#8221;0&#8243; override_padding=&#8221;yes&#8221; h_padding=&#8221;7&#8243; top_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; bottom_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; back_color=&#8221;color-188662&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;426529&#8243; back_color_type=&#8221;uncode-palette&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243;][vc_empty_space empty_h=&#8221;1&#8243;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;266525&#8243;]<strong>What does a client really want from a voice actor?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s a question that voice actors puzzle over during pre-audition preparation to post-booking confirmation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>What does a voice actor really need from a client?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>And this is a question clients tend to muse over during the script-writing phase, all the way to audition follow-ups.<\/p>\n<p><strong>These are two commonly asked questions when working with clients and voice actors.\u00a0<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The answers to both questions are pretty simple. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For a client, it\u2019s about finding a voice actor that sounds like the voice in their head. A voice actor who is professional, fits into their budget, is easy to work with, and takes direction well. In other words, they want great value with quick, reliable, and accurate service.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For a voice actor, it\u2019s about having all the information. Where will the recording be used, what should it sound like, when does it have to be delivered, and can the client\u2019s budget fit into their rates?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That\u2019s why the most common reasons that cause project delays are a lack of openness, transparency, and information. Working with clients becomes like sitting behind someone at a drive-through. You&#8217;re really hungry, but they have no idea what they want to order. Or it&#8217;s like asking someone for more information on a product. Then watching them painfully um and er their way through the catalog.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_height_percent=&#8221;0&#8243; override_padding=&#8221;yes&#8221; h_padding=&#8221;7&#8243; top_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; bottom_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; back_color=&#8221;color-188662&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;515208&#8243; back_color_type=&#8221;uncode-palette&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243;][vc_custom_heading uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;177517&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h2><b><strong>What do we know about this?<\/strong><\/b><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;405078&#8243;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Well, we&#8217;re taking our research and experience and turning those insights into valuable checklists.<\/strong> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since January 2021, our customer success team has received almost 70,000 support requests from users who need real-life assistance in real-time. At the same time, we\u2019ve also hosted approximately 48,000 sent messages and 6000 bookings through the Voice123 platform. To bring it all together, we\u2019ve revamped our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/voice123.com\/thebooth\/how-to-get-into-voice-acting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Voice Over Guide<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with interviews, discounts, and helpful advice for those who want to get started or <a href=\"https:\/\/voice123.com\/thebooth\/how-to-practice-voice-acting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">practice voice acting.\u00a0<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So whether you\u2019ve just signed up for a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/voice123.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Voice123 profile<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or been a member for years, we\u2019ll walk you through our exclusive insights. This will give you an A-Z of working with clients and maintaining speedy, open, and effective communication channels.\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space empty_h=&#8221;1&#8243;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;1&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; shift_x=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y_down=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; medium_width=&#8221;0&#8243; mobile_width=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243;][vc_custom_heading text_color=&#8221;color-voice-grey&#8221; sub_lead=&#8221;yes&#8221; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;178675&#8243; text_color_type=&#8221;uncode-palette&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div id=\"Section-1-What-You-Need-To-Know-To-Successfully-Quote-And-Negotiate-As-A-Voice-Actor\">\n<h2><strong>What you need to know to successfully quote and negotiate as a voice actor\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_empty_space empty_h=&#8221;2&#8243;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;735480&#8243;]<em><strong>At the end of this section, you&#8217;ll be able to quote and negotiate like a pro!<\/strong><\/em>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;1&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; shift_x=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y_down=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; medium_width=&#8221;0&#8243; mobile_width=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;187505&#8243;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Before you can begin working with clients, you have to first get a foot in the door<\/strong>. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is usually done by <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/voice123.com\/thebooth\/how-to-audition-for-voice-acting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">auditioning for projects<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or uploading <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/voice123.com\/thebooth\/do-you-need-voice-over-demos\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">voice over samples<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to your online <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/voice123.com\/thebooth\/how-to-get-a-voice-acting-job-with-a-complete-voice-actor-profile\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">voice actor profile<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/voice123.com\/thebooth\/what-you-need-to-showcase-on-a-successful-voice-actor-website\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">website<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since this is the first stage, it\u2019s often the most time-consuming. It often requires a good deal of back and forth communication. It\u2019s also where voice actors run into the commonly asked question, <\/span><b><i>\u2018how much should I quote?\u2019<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is not about choosing a random number as there are many facets to consider such as usage and industry rates.\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image media=&#8221;93802&#8243; media_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243;][vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then, what if a client likes your audition or voice over sample but offers a lower price than what you quoted? This creates another communication challenge as a voice actor needs to know, <\/span><b><i>\u2018how can I negotiate?\u2019\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At this point, it\u2019s good to keep in mind that low rates are not always a case of a client trying to lowball a voice actor. Sometimes, they\u2019ve simply been given a number that they have to work with. <em>And realistically, not all budgets can be negotiated.<\/em> So it\u2019s important to know how flexible you are, what kind of discounts you can offer, and what base rates are non-negotiable.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That being said, what information do you need to know before you decide to take on a new client? And what are the best ways to quote and negotiate?\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner row_inner_height_percent=&#8221;0&#8243; back_color=&#8221;color-188662&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;752552&#8243; back_color_type=&#8221;uncode-palette&#8221;][vc_column_inner column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; align_horizontal=&#8221;align_center&#8221; gutter_size=&#8221;1&#8243; style=&#8221;light&#8221; back_color=&#8221;color-188662&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; border_color=&#8221;transparent&#8221; shift_x=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y_down=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; medium_width=&#8221;0&#8243; mobile_width=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;154595&#8243; back_color_type=&#8221;uncode-palette&#8221; border_color_type=&#8221;uncode-palette&#8221;][vc_icon icon=&#8221;fa fa-star&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;color-720827&#8243; size=&#8221;fa-2x&#8221; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;140979&#8243; icon_color_type=&#8221;uncode-palette&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><strong>We\u2019ve compiled our findings and insight in the full post <a href=\"https:\/\/www.anneganguzza.com\/post\/client-communications-checklist-how-to-successfully-quote-negotiate-as-a-voice-actor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">What you need to know to successfully quote and negotiate as a voice actor, <\/a>which you can read on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.anneganguzza.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Anne Ganguzza\u2019s website.<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_icon][vc_empty_space empty_h=&#8221;2&#8243;][vc_separator sep_color=&#8221;color-720827&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;721361&#8243; sep_color_type=&#8221;uncode-palette&#8221; el_height=&#8221;3px&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;1&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; shift_x=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y_down=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; medium_width=&#8221;0&#8243; mobile_width=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243;][vc_custom_heading text_color=&#8221;color-voice-grey&#8221; sub_lead=&#8221;yes&#8221; subheading=&#8221;This section will show you how to ace your next live session!&#8221; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;702268&#8243; text_color_type=&#8221;uncode-palette&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"Section-2\"><strong>How to be really successful at live direction<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_custom_heading][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image media=&#8221;93803&#8243; media_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;1&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; shift_x=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y_down=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; medium_width=&#8221;0&#8243; mobile_width=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After obtaining the necessary information and locking in a budget, the next stage of the project is to prepare for your voiceover. <em><strong>Then deliver your very best performance!\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now, clients are busy people, there are no two ways around that. But you still need certain information in order to nail their brief. A quick way to save time is by having a list of points you need to cover before getting started.\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;1&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; shift_x=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y_down=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; medium_width=&#8221;0&#8243; mobile_width=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243;][vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of these points is how the client will direct your delivery. Some clients provide detailed notes on tone and style. But with key world events changing the scene of things, clients and voice actors are both realizing the value of live direction. Although, this can also bring its own challenges related to terminology, body language, questions, and misaligned expectations.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remote or live direction can also portray the idea of having a client watch over your shoulder and nitpick your performance. And even though that\u2019s not the case among professionals, what should you do if a client wants to direct your performance? How can you also educate the client on acting terminology to ensure you\u2019re both on the same page?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then, during the live session, <\/span><b><i>how <\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">should you ask questions? And how can you <\/span><b><i>show <\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">that you\u2019re really listening to the answers?\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner row_inner_height_percent=&#8221;0&#8243; back_color=&#8221;color-188662&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;752552&#8243; back_color_type=&#8221;uncode-palette&#8221;][vc_column_inner column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; align_horizontal=&#8221;align_center&#8221; gutter_size=&#8221;1&#8243; style=&#8221;light&#8221; back_color=&#8221;color-188662&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; border_color=&#8221;transparent&#8221; shift_x=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y_down=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; medium_width=&#8221;0&#8243; mobile_width=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;154595&#8243; back_color_type=&#8221;uncode-palette&#8221; border_color_type=&#8221;uncode-palette&#8221;][vc_icon icon=&#8221;fa fa-star&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;color-720827&#8243; size=&#8221;fa-2x&#8221; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;569918&#8243; icon_color_type=&#8221;uncode-palette&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Check out our full findings in the post, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jmcvoiceover.com\/2021\/09\/30\/client-communications-checklist-how-to-be-really-successful-at-live-direction\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to be really successful at live direction<\/a> on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jmcvoiceover.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">J. Michael Collins&#8217; website.<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_icon][vc_empty_space empty_h=&#8221;2&#8243;][vc_separator sep_color=&#8221;color-720827&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;721361&#8243; sep_color_type=&#8221;uncode-palette&#8221; el_height=&#8221;3px&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;1&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; shift_x=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y_down=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; medium_width=&#8221;0&#8243; mobile_width=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243;][vc_custom_heading text_color=&#8221;color-voice-grey&#8221; subheading=&#8221;This section will delve into the nitty-gritty of how you can avoid miscommunications when working with clients.&#8221; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;200774&#8243; text_color_type=&#8221;uncode-palette&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"Section-3\"><strong>How to best communicate with a voice over client <\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_custom_heading][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;1&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; shift_x=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y_down=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; medium_width=&#8221;0&#8243; mobile_width=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<em><strong>\u2018I wish I could delete that!\u2019<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At some point in your communications, you\u2019ve probably had that panicking thought after sending the wrong message to someone. Or maybe you had a typo that changed the context of your message negatively. While this does occasionally happen, sending the wrong message to a voice over client could have serious consequences!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is why when working with clients, you have to be extra careful of <\/span><strong>what you say<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><strong>how you say it.<\/strong> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understanding <\/span><em><strong>why <\/strong><\/em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">you should ask something is just as important because the slightest miscommunication can cause things to spiral out of control.\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image media=&#8221;94070&#8243; media_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since most communication is written, extra care has to be taken to avoid misunderstandings, causing offense, or sending messages that can be misconstrued. It\u2019s also vital to be aware of cultural and time zone differences.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now, if written communication doesn\u2019t come naturally to you, we\u2019ve got you covered!<\/span> <strong>The free <a href=\"https:\/\/voice123.com\/thebooth\/client-communication-checklist-template\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Client Communications Checklist Collection<\/a> <\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">has relevant, new, copy and paste templates so you don\u2019t need to worry about backspace or delete.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But, how can you maintain a good communication flow throughout the entire project? What does it mean to be responsive? And what are the <\/span><strong>3 Ps<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that you need to have in order to achieve open and successful communication?<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner row_inner_height_percent=&#8221;0&#8243; back_color=&#8221;color-188662&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;752552&#8243; back_color_type=&#8221;uncode-palette&#8221;][vc_column_inner column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; align_horizontal=&#8221;align_center&#8221; gutter_size=&#8221;1&#8243; style=&#8221;light&#8221; back_color=&#8221;color-188662&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; border_color=&#8221;transparent&#8221; shift_x=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y_down=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; medium_width=&#8221;0&#8243; mobile_width=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;154595&#8243; back_color_type=&#8221;uncode-palette&#8221; border_color_type=&#8221;uncode-palette&#8221;][vc_icon icon=&#8221;fa fa-star&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;color-720827&#8243; size=&#8221;fa-2x&#8221; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;588028&#8243; icon_color_type=&#8221;uncode-palette&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Check out our full findings in the post, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lauraschreibervoice.com\/blog\/client-communications-checklist-how-to-best-communicate-with-a-voice-over-client\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to best communicate with a voice over client<\/a> on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lauraschreibervoice.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Laura Schreiber&#8217;s website.\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_icon][vc_empty_space empty_h=&#8221;2&#8243;][vc_separator sep_color=&#8221;color-720827&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;721361&#8243; sep_color_type=&#8221;uncode-palette&#8221; el_height=&#8221;3px&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;1&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; shift_x=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y_down=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; medium_width=&#8221;0&#8243; mobile_width=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243;][vc_custom_heading text_color=&#8221;color-voice-grey&#8221; subheading=&#8221;This section highlights useful tips and best practices to help you create top-of mind-awareness for your personal brand as a voice actor and get you repeat work.&#8221; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;141318&#8243; text_color_type=&#8221;uncode-palette&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"Section-3\"><strong>Useful tips to get recurring clients<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_custom_heading][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image media=&#8221;94071&#8243; media_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;1&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; shift_x=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y_down=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; medium_width=&#8221;0&#8243; mobile_width=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<strong>Working with clients can sometimes feel like walking a tightrope. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One wrong move and you can slip and fall. Thus, one delay or misunderstanding can grind a great voice over project to a standstill.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, is repeat work even possible when working with clients? Well, it\u2019s like why people use the same manicurist, barber, or go to the same car wash. When something works, you stick with it, because you expect the same satisfying results every time. That\u2019s why clients often use the same voice actor or add them to a trusted roster.\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;1&#8243; style=&#8221;light&#8221; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; shift_x=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y_down=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; medium_width=&#8221;0&#8243; mobile_width=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243;][vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Naturally, you\u2019re wondering how you can achieve this kind of career stability. Should you leave it up to fate, or hound your clients until they give you another job? <\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Definitely neither. <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When working with clients, you need to show that you\u2019re a professional by allowing a natural network to build with a slight nudge here and there.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But then comes the internal struggle of<\/span><em><strong> \u201cwhat should I say?\u201d<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2018How did the project go?\u2019<\/span><\/i> <strong>No, that\u2019s too fake.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2018Do you have any other projects I could audition for?\u2019<\/span><\/i> <strong>No, that\u2019s too blunt.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is why we\u2019ll be adding more templates you can copy and tweak in our free <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/voice123.com\/thebooth\/client-communication-checklist-template\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Client Communications Checklist Collection.<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What about how many times should you follow up? Is there a rule of thumb? Will clients think you\u2019re annoying if you send a follow-up, or rude if you don\u2019t?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Truth be told, there\u2019s no simple answer. It depends on each client and project. But there are certainly industry-recommended practices you can follow to secure recurring clients. <\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner row_inner_height_percent=&#8221;0&#8243; back_color=&#8221;color-188662&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;752552&#8243; back_color_type=&#8221;uncode-palette&#8221;][vc_column_inner column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; align_horizontal=&#8221;align_center&#8221; gutter_size=&#8221;1&#8243; style=&#8221;light&#8221; back_color=&#8221;color-188662&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; border_color=&#8221;transparent&#8221; shift_x=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y_down=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; medium_width=&#8221;0&#8243; mobile_width=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;154595&#8243; back_color_type=&#8221;uncode-palette&#8221; border_color_type=&#8221;uncode-palette&#8221;][vc_icon icon=&#8221;fa fa-star&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;color-720827&#8243; size=&#8221;fa-2x&#8221; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;120241&#8243; icon_color_type=&#8221;uncode-palette&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Read our findings and expert advice in the full post, <a href=\"https:\/\/kimhandysidesvoiceover.com\/2021\/10\/28\/client-communications-checklist-useful-tips-to-get-recurring-clients\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Useful tips to get recurring clients<\/a> on <a href=\"https:\/\/kimhandysidesvoiceover.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kim Handysides\u2019 website.\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_icon][vc_empty_space empty_h=&#8221;2&#8243;][vc_separator sep_color=&#8221;color-720827&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;721361&#8243; sep_color_type=&#8221;uncode-palette&#8221; el_height=&#8221;3px&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;1&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; shift_x=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y_down=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; medium_width=&#8221;0&#8243; mobile_width=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243;][vc_custom_heading text_color=&#8221;color-voice-grey&#8221; subheading=&#8221;This section is packed with industry tips and advice for the best voice over contracts.&#8221; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;340958&#8243; text_color_type=&#8221;uncode-palette&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"Section-3\"><strong>What you need to know to create successful voice over contracts <\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_custom_heading][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;1&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; shift_x=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y_down=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; medium_width=&#8221;0&#8243; mobile_width=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<strong>It\u2019s often said that a little knowledge can be a dangerous thing.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That can be especially true when it comes to running a <a href=\"https:\/\/voice123.com\/thebooth\/how-to-start-a-voice-over-business-successfully\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">voice over business<\/a> and arranging payments and invoices. In this case, a little knowledge would be a client offering a price and a voice actor agreeing to it. But more information and actions are needed. And usually, it\u2019s the voice actor who has to ensure that both sides fully understand and agree to the payment terms and method. <\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image media=&#8221;94072&#8243; media_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;1&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; shift_x=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y_down=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; medium_width=&#8221;0&#8243; mobile_width=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243;][vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understandably broaching the topic of payment can sometimes be awkward, but let\u2019s put it into perspective.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Apple invests billions of dollars into their technology, but do they ever hand out <em><strong>free iPhones<\/strong><\/em>? And have you ever seen a <em><strong>\u2018free sneakers\u2019<\/strong> <\/em>sign on any Nike store window?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Well, as a voice actor, you\u2019ve provided a service and invested your time and resources. <strong>You need adequate compensation.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is why it\u2019s helpful to have a voice over contract that specifically lays out how the invoice will be sent, what details are required from both sides, when the payment will be made, and which payment method will be used.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now, the phrase voice over contract can be intimidating, especially if you\u2019re unsure of what it really means. Is it a long, ten-page contract that legally binds a client and a voice actor? Or is it simply an email, message, or perhaps even a service agreement?\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner row_inner_height_percent=&#8221;0&#8243; back_color=&#8221;color-188662&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;752552&#8243; back_color_type=&#8221;uncode-palette&#8221;][vc_column_inner column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; align_horizontal=&#8221;align_center&#8221; gutter_size=&#8221;1&#8243; style=&#8221;light&#8221; back_color=&#8221;color-188662&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; border_color=&#8221;transparent&#8221; shift_x=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y_down=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; medium_width=&#8221;0&#8243; mobile_width=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;154595&#8243; back_color_type=&#8221;uncode-palette&#8221; border_color_type=&#8221;uncode-palette&#8221;][vc_icon icon=&#8221;fa fa-star&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;color-720827&#8243; size=&#8221;fa-2x&#8221; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;517809&#8243; icon_color_type=&#8221;uncode-palette&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Learn the answers to these and other service agreement questions in the post, <a href=\"https:\/\/voiceoverinfo.com\/client-communications-checklist-how-to-create-successful-voice-over-contracts-service-agreements\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Create Successful Voice Over Contracts (Service Agreements)<\/a> on <a href=\"https:\/\/voiceoverinfo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Actors&#8217; SOUND ADVICE.<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_icon][vc_empty_space empty_h=&#8221;2&#8243;][vc_separator sep_color=&#8221;color-720827&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;721361&#8243; sep_color_type=&#8221;uncode-palette&#8221; el_height=&#8221;3px&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;1&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; shift_x=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y_down=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; medium_width=&#8221;0&#8243; mobile_width=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243;][vc_custom_heading text_color=&#8221;color-voice-grey&#8221; subheading=&#8221;This section guides you through practical, step-by step ways to protect your voice over work without negatively impacting client relations.&#8221; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;275821&#8243; text_color_type=&#8221;uncode-palette&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"Section-3\"><strong>Here&#8217;s how to best protect your voice over work <\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_custom_heading][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;1&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; shift_x=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y_down=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; medium_width=&#8221;0&#8243; mobile_width=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243;][vc_column_text]<b><i>\u201cHey! That\u2019s mine!\u201d\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have you ever said that to a friend who thought they could slip away with your favorite hoodie? Or to a colleague who picked up your phone instead of theirs? That\u2019s because the keyword in that phrase is <\/span><b><i>\u2018mine.\u2019<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When something belongs to you the need and desire to protect it is innately strong. Regardless of whether it\u2019s a book, hoodie, phone, or especially a voice over recording. <em><strong>That\u2019s why when working with clients, you need to take adequate precautions to ensure the protection of your voice over work.<\/strong> <\/em>But this is something of a catch-22; while the voice over work is yours, the client commissioned it, provided the script, and is paying for the usage of it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>This is why protecting your voice over work is a two-step process.<\/strong> First, during the audition stage, you have to decide if you need a suitable audio watermark. Second, you need to protect the final version by means of a detailed service agreement.\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But how can you know which audio watermarks are suitable and won\u2019t hinder your chances of getting hired? And how can a service agreement prevent unauthorized use of your voice over recordings when working with clients?\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space empty_h=&#8221;1&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner row_inner_height_percent=&#8221;0&#8243; back_color=&#8221;color-188662&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;752552&#8243; back_color_type=&#8221;uncode-palette&#8221;][vc_column_inner column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; align_horizontal=&#8221;align_center&#8221; gutter_size=&#8221;1&#8243; style=&#8221;light&#8221; back_color=&#8221;color-188662&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; border_color=&#8221;transparent&#8221; shift_x=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y_down=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; medium_width=&#8221;0&#8243; mobile_width=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;154595&#8243; back_color_type=&#8221;uncode-palette&#8221; border_color_type=&#8221;uncode-palette&#8221;][vc_icon icon=&#8221;fa fa-star&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;color-720827&#8243; size=&#8221;fa-2x&#8221; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;684078&#8243; icon_color_type=&#8221;uncode-palette&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Read the full post in the piece, <a href=\"https:\/\/edgestudio.com\/heres-how-to-best-protect-your-voice-over-work\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Here&#8217;s how to best protect your voice over work<\/a> on <a href=\"https:\/\/edgestudio.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Edge Studio.<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_icon][vc_empty_space empty_h=&#8221;2&#8243;][vc_separator sep_color=&#8221;color-720827&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;721361&#8243; sep_color_type=&#8221;uncode-palette&#8221; el_height=&#8221;3px&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_custom_heading text_color=&#8221;color-voice-grey&#8221; sub_lead=&#8221;yes&#8221; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;207940&#8243; text_color_type=&#8221;uncode-palette&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"Section-2\"><strong>How to be successful when working with clients\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In these six sections, we\u2019ve worked together with some of the most experienced voice over experts to equip you with the know-how, do\u2019s and don\u2019ts, and practical templates to ace every project, every time!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>So, what do you need to keep in mind when working with clients?\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>When quoting and negotiating,<\/strong> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">follow industry rates, best practices, and be transparent and confident when negotiating. <\/span><strong>To ace live sessions,<\/strong> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">listen to the client\u2019s instructions and feedback carefully. 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