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johnbailey Contributor II
Joined: 10 Feb 2005 Posts: 60 Location: Detroit, MI
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Posted: Wed Apr 06, 2005 4:21 pm Post subject: While We're On the Subject of Rates |
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How do you bill voice mail/IVR applications? Per hour, per message, per page? I want to riase the rate for one of my long-time clients for whom I've been doing voice mail announcements for years. When we first agreed on a rate years ago, I had never done that kind of work and might have low-balled them. I know that quoting actual rates is kind of taboo in this business, but if anyone wants to e-mail me off list with a ballpark rate, I'd appreciate it.
bailey@baileyvoiceovers.com _________________ John Bailey Voiceovers |
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Don G. King's Row
Joined: 11 Nov 2004 Posts: 1071 Location: MA
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Posted: Thu Apr 07, 2005 6:31 pm Post subject: |
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This is not directly related to your question, but indicative of the weirdness of rate structures. I received an interesting email today. I won't bore you with the entire thing, but will share "Requirement #1" to be considered for future work.
Requirements:
#1 Accept $15 to read, edit and deliver a 3-4 minute script. If you're familiar with Message On Hold production, you know this is easy money.
I think I read further, but I'm not sure why. It didn't get any more promising. There was talk of guaranteeing your work, 2-3 day turnaround, etc., but I was so shocked at #1, it's all a blur. Yes, I've prostituted myself on occasion for less than my regular rate for a regular client, but unless that's a typo and there's a zero missing, what could they be thinking? (rhetorical question) |
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kgenus Seriously Devoted
Joined: 01 Dec 2004 Posts: 889 Location: Greater NYC Area
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Posted: Thu Apr 07, 2005 7:25 pm Post subject: |
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If you think that's bad, take a look at this one - they even used the word ethic!! As James Earl Jones said, never turn down a job.... yeah right!
Kevin
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NO NONSENSE VOICEWORK
If you have the voice, the know-how, and the work ethic,
we'll supply the copy and the money.
Here's what WE'LL promise:
- NO AUDITIONS
- NO CLIENT DIRECTED SESSIONS
- PROMPT PAYMENT
Here's what YOU will promise:
- FAST TURNAROUND
- QUALITY AUDIO
Our company is networked with thousands of contacts
who hire voice talent everyday.
The pay per spot is modest ($20), but the work will be
as low maintenance as it gets.
You want in? Not Really
Send your best :30 mp3 (mono, 64 kbps preferred) to
info@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx.com. Links to download demos
are also preferred. _________________ Genus |
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Chuck Davis M&M
Joined: 02 Feb 2005 Posts: 2389 Location: Where I love to be...Between the Vineyards and the Cows.
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Posted: Fri Apr 08, 2005 6:08 am Post subject: |
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I saw that one on All-Access too. I think the good news on an offer like that is that the companys won't be around for long. They're pretty much all fly-by-nighters. No pile of dung can attract flies forever. |
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Deirdre Czarina Emeritus
Joined: 10 Nov 2004 Posts: 13016 Location: East Jesus, Maine
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Posted: Fri Apr 08, 2005 3:08 pm Post subject: |
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Anyone else seen this? _________________ DBCooperVO.com |
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scooter2 Guest
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Posted: Fri Apr 08, 2005 6:32 pm Post subject: Rates, |
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In response to Dnn G. I saw that notice too and sent them a note back with the few words.."you gotta be kidding." Of course there not. Pity.
DB,
I too say that info from Interactive Voices. I have thoughts about them having spoken with them awhile back..but i do think the info both in that ad and in her on line book can be helpful to a lot. Just take from it what you need or want and it's not bad.
It ain't no Harlan Hogan book but than..there's only one Harlan Hogan. |
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