The other day I was having a conversation with a fellow voice talent. It went something like this…
“Who’s your dream client?”
They replied, “_______.”
“That’s awesome,” I replied. “What’ve you been doing lately to pursue them?”
* Blank Stare *
“Hey, Marc. Who’s your dream client?”
“Apple!”
“That’s awesome,” they replied. “What’ve you been doing lately to pursue them?”
* Blank Stare *
Totally busted.
Pursuing The Dream Voice Over Client
Yesterday I sent a message to my Virtual Assistant. I informed her we now have a new objective. All current marketing efforts are taking a backseat for a week. It’s time to start looking for potential doors to knock on with Apple.
The conversation with the fellow voice talent was actually eye opening and, if I’m being entirely honest, a little embarrassing.
It’s pretty easy to explain away though.
Fear Factor
What if I pursue leads with Apple and can’t find a door to knock on? Or, what if I knock and they slam it shut in my face?! Would I look like a failure?
Well, no more than if I never pursued them at all, I suppose!
Fear is really great at keeping us from our dreams. A convenient, and sometimes subtle excuse. We don’t always realize it’s fear standing in our way. Generally, though, it is.
Not anymore. For me anyway.
Motivation found. The pursuit is on!
PS: If you work for Apple and need a voice over, let’s talk! 😉 marc@marcscottvoiceover.com
