The transition from December 31st to January 1st is more than just the passing of dusk to dawn, like a typical day. Voice Actors hold on to that possibility of ‘new year, new VO, and so they should! Humanity is notorious for setting new year resolutions, whether going on a diet, going to the gym, learning to drive, or improving their careers. The depth of new years resolutions is endless! They can be more personal, like cutting back on swearing, how much time is spent in front of the TV or even reducing time spent scrolling on social media platforms.
New Year, New VO
This article will discuss how to bring new voiceover ventures into the new year and how ambition is more important than objective. Meaning it is a common and painful truth that humanity will set new years resolutions on January 1st. But sadly, by the end of week one, most of the population will have already failed or given up.
What’s New?
A new year is a great landmark to implement new habits personally, mentally, spiritually, and professionally. The challenge is what success looks like from this perspective. Is it a case of making it to the end of the year without giving up? Is it booking a new voiceover job? To a degree, it is likely to be a combination of both. Making it to the end of the year without benefiting from the fruits of the resolution will be disappointing. However, booking a job mid-year and then giving up on the rest of the year is a waste.
Voiceover Habits
Considering the above, the target is to achieve a new lifestyle and behavior. New year’s resolutions can become some of the best habits to benefit your business. The fear is making it to the end of the year without booking a job. Though that’s ridiculously unlikely but true failure only comes when giving up. The key to this is to commit and let the jobs roll in. Conversely, booking a job early on does not mean you can quit. A resolution is only completed when you have exhausted what you set out to do. If you are committing to a year of change, this expires in a year. After all, there is always another client out there to benefit from your services.
New Year To-Do List
Now is the time to write down the changes being made. This can range from implementing a marketing strategy to adapting a new cover letter. There are a variety of things you can do to maximize your potential business. One of the most productive tasks is developing your website further. You can get a free website consultation from Voice Actor Websites. At this consultation, we can check your branding, email success rate, and SEO best practices affecting your website.
New Year New VO by Alan Shires – Actor, Voiceover Artist, and Presenter at www.alanshires.co.uk
