Got one.... MONTHS later!

Scott Pollak · Posted: Fri Oct 05, 2007, 16:40 (GMT) Post subject: Got one.... MONTHS later!

Got this interesting e-mail yesterday:

"Hi Scott,

At long last we have some scripts ready for recording for the ------- project. These are the first four scripts. AIF format will work fine if you have that. Let us know if you have any questions or notice anything. Please copy ------- ---------- on all emails/questions.

Also, what do you think your timing is for this?

Thanks much, ------"

Now I was utterly clueless who this was or what the project was. So I e-mailed and left a voicemail saying "I'd LOVE to work with you, but, um, could we talk and refresh my memory?"

I spoke to the client today and apparently this was from an audition sent in probably back in May or so! I'm not even sure if it came from V123 or another site! I apologized to the client for having no idea, but he totally understood. Thank goodness he still had my demo that he sent BACK to me so I could hear the delivery pacing and style, plus he quoted my rate back to me. BTW, it's a nice sized job. So a very nice surprise to say the least. And as we're learning here, never give up hope. You just never know when these things may come back to life.

I'll attach the original audition.

Diane Havens · **Voice Talent** Joined: 09 Jun 2006 Posts: 1281

Scott --
That is great news to share. Congrats and keep on going! It is true even when you think your efforts are wasted on some of these auditions, you just never know where or when it may belatedly reward you. We just don't know what's going on behind the curtain in our Emerald City.

September Day Leach · **Voice Talent** Joined: 31 Aug 2005 Posts: 1526

that's so cool!!! Very Happy

Sid Whatley · Posted: Fri Oct 05, 2007, 16:55 (GMT) Post subject:

Good job Scott. That's happened to me several times. One came in after SIX months. I said the same thing "Would you mind refreshing my memory please". Since my middle name is "quick-turnaround" I'm not used to waiting months land a lead. Just yesterday I landed one, he called, I told him "Get me the script and I can have it to you first thing in the morning". The client said "Oh....we won't be needing it untill late November or December!".

Anthony Williams · **Voice Talent** Joined: 24 Oct 2006 Posts: 663

COngratulations Big Fella!! applaus

Kara Edwards · **Voice Talent** Joined: 26 Oct 2006 Posts: 347

YAY Scott! I always figure the check will cash no matter how long they take to make the decision! You earned this one Smile

Tom Pagnotti · **Voice Talent** Joined: 18 Jul 2007 Posts: 220

Way to go Scott Exclamation

Proof again that nice guys finish first... (if not belated)

Kent LaTurno · **Voice Talent** Joined: 24 Aug 2007 Posts: 212

Scott - thanks for sharing this great news - and the hope is gives to ALL of us. Well done!

Lee Gordon · **Voice Talent** Joined: 22 Oct 2004 Posts: 1549

Scott Pollak · Posted: Fri Oct 05, 2007, 21:49 (GMT) Post subject:

Well, ironically, in light of this discussion about those jobs 'months down the road', I just got a phone call today from another V123 client from in the past.

I did a job for these folks many, many months ago.
Then, several months later, they posted another job plus sent a direct invitation to me. I talked to them, and they liked my read, but then the project was put on hold. That was at LEAST 3-4 months ago. Today, out of the blue, they called and asked if I was still interested; that the project was on again. Of course I said yes. So again... ya just never knows.

Lee Gordon · **Voice Talent** Joined: 22 Oct 2004 Posts: 1549

These things come in threes, so don't forget to keep us posted on the other surprise job you get between now and Monday. Wink

Colin Campbell · Posted: Fri Oct 05, 2007, 22:08 (GMT) Post subject:

Congratulations Scott!

I'm waiting for all my spring submissions to come to fruition now! Gives one hope.

Way to go man.

Chris Mezzolesta · **Voice Talent** Joined: 18 Jul 2006 Posts: 258

That's great news Scott, congrats...guess that is a good thing about the permanency of the Net, I had the same thing happen from an old V123 lead from like March or April which I didn't get the first time, but they said they'd be contacting folks later, of course I moved past, then 2-3 weeks ago I got a call out of the blue and it was the people from that lead way back when, and I am now doing audiobooks for them!

Thanks also for your appraisal of my sweet soul audition in the other thread, I'm a funky white guy Cool

David Lawrence · **Voice Seeker** Joined: 29 Sep 2006 Posts: 117

Nicely done, Scott! I just heard I got the job for Chevy's "Heartbeat of America" campaign! Then the Miller "Tastes Great/Less Filling" guys called! Wow!

Just kidding; weak attempt at humor invoking "ancient" ad campaigns. Good work.

djl