This might be the most significant video you have ever created, Bill. Honesty is rare in the 2024 business world and even less in the creative world. You simply have to have the goods in order to be successful. Thank you!
Very true about the demos. Funnily enough it's Fiverr and Agencies where demos matter the most - demos to get access to agencies, and to book jobs on Fiverr. Fiverr jobs are obtained with no audition, so the demos have to be good.
I'm new to all of this a (like 1 week in) and I'm really enjoying your videos. I like how straightforward you are about things. I haven't gotten on Fiverr yet. I'm actually good with graphics and that sort of thing. My question is about if I were able to get a professional demo at some point, but my actual production wasn't able to come from a fancy studio, is there a problem with the implied quality I'd be presenting with the pro demo, but recording in a makeshift studio? I ask because within a year I will be on the road full time, traveling (travel vlogger), and any recording I'd be doing for VO would be in hotel rooms and such.
I would say don’t get a pro demo until you’re good enough for it. No pro demo is going to make you sound like a pro unless your delivery is pro. I think some studio’s will pressure to record even if you are not ready to record in a pro environment. Studios will get a cut of your recording expense. It’s not a cheap affair, around here it’s 2k for a demo.
As with any marketing, you have to catch your potential customer's eye. Example: if you like craft beer, how could you possibly think about passing up a brew called Arrogant Bastard that has a gargoyle on the bottle? The trick is, of course, knowing what will catch your potential customer's eye and leave the impression that you want.
Hi, and thanks for your interest. I'm in the Chicago area but work remotely with talent all over the world to produce their demos. Drop me an email at training@billdewees.com and I'll send you all of the details.
This might be the most significant video you have ever created, Bill. Honesty is rare in the 2024 business world and even less in the creative world. You simply have to have the goods in order to be successful. Thank you!
Thanks for the kind feedback. I appreciate it! :)
Very true about the demos. Funnily enough it's Fiverr and Agencies where demos matter the most - demos to get access to agencies, and to book jobs on Fiverr. Fiverr jobs are obtained with no audition, so the demos have to be good.
Love this advice
Yes I can hear you and thanks for all you do
I'm new to all of this a (like 1 week in) and I'm really enjoying your videos. I like how straightforward you are about things. I haven't gotten on Fiverr yet. I'm actually good with graphics and that sort of thing.
My question is about if I were able to get a professional demo at some point, but my actual production wasn't able to come from a fancy studio, is there a problem with the implied quality I'd be presenting with the pro demo, but recording in a makeshift studio?
I ask because within a year I will be on the road full time, traveling (travel vlogger), and any recording I'd be doing for VO would be in hotel rooms and such.
Yes!
I would say don’t get a pro demo until you’re good enough for it. No pro demo is going to make you sound like a pro unless your delivery is pro. I think some studio’s will pressure to record even if you are not ready to record in a pro environment. Studios will get a cut of your recording expense. It’s not a cheap affair, around here it’s 2k for a demo.
As with any marketing, you have to catch your potential customer's eye.
Example: if you like craft beer, how could you possibly think about passing up a brew called Arrogant Bastard that has a gargoyle on the bottle?
The trick is, of course, knowing what will catch your potential customer's eye and leave the impression that you want.
Hi Bill, thanks for this video!
Can I get the link to your Fiverr gig? Malorie too pls, if u can.
you know who sees your profile specially if you’re new? Scammers.
Hi Bill, are you in NYC? I would like for you to help me with my demo. Could you reach out to me? I really need it!
Hi, and thanks for your interest. I'm in the Chicago area but work remotely with talent all over the world to produce their demos. Drop me an email at training@billdewees.com and I'll send you all of the details.
Does one have to use their real name? Will a company name hinder results?
But why would I do anything with Fiverr? Don´t get it. For anything else in the world? Yep!