The “pandemic” is basically over. (until we hear otherwise) We’re now entering Summer. And out here in Arizona, that has a whole different meaning. Are you getting as many voice requests, auditions, etc?
Our industry is going through phases, just like any other corner of the business world. I’ve had several days of absolutely no work or auditions. But I’m not freaking out. That doesn’t mean no one want’s my voice. Doesn’t mean I’ve fallen off all Talent Rosters. Just be aware, my voice services are just not exactly what someone needs specifically right now.
I like to take advantage of these days and utilize these slower days to work on all those studio needs I never seem to find time to do.
- Practice scripts,
- Clean up studio
- Organize all those studio cables & stuff on the floor
- Have you sent out Thank You cards for your latest projects?
- Do you Cold Call? If so, try about 5 each day.
- Since everyone else is emailing, texting, etc. make a personal phone call to your clients to keep in touch.
- Are you keeping up with your Blog? (Like this one)
- Do you have time & money for Coaching? Now’s a good time.
- Do you have a Mobile setup? If not, organize a solution and test it so you’re ready.
- Take a vacation!
- Spend more time with family.
Everyone will have different reasons for downtime. But these slow days create opportunities for you that you didn’t realize you had. Take advantage of this time.
By the way…if you are slow, just put out a notice that you are going to be “out of the studio” for a vacation and all of a sudden, work starts flowing in. Must be a trigger to clients, eh?