A Ghost(ing) Story - Voiceover Style
By Chris Tester - British Male Voiceover Artist
A Ghost(ing) Story 👻
Whether you're a freelancer, consultant, or business owner, it can be dispiriting when someone suddenly stops responding to your messages.
Being available for last minute jobs is essential for my business.
Voiceover often comes near the end of the production chain, so I HAVE to quickly respond to clients' needs.
When that level of consideration isn't reciprocated,
I'll be honest, it really sucks 🤷♂️
I know as a service provider, I'm not the most important cog.
And I also know deadlines make things frantic and busy.
But I didn't know professional courtesy was so expensive?
To mitigate against it, I'd recommend:
1️⃣ Setting clear expectations and deadlines: Make sure your client knows what to expect from you and when.
This helps to establish trust and accountability.
2️⃣ Communicate regularly: Keep your client informed about your progress and any potential roadblocks. This builds a strong relationship and reduces the risk of being ghosted.
3️⃣ Follow up: If you haven't heard from your client in a while, don't be afraid to follow up with a polite reminder. This shows that you're proactive and professional, and can help to keep the lines of communication open.
Do you just take ghosting as a cost of doing business?
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