When Operating Heavy Machinery...

Scott Pollak

Got this one. Had to chuckle as the client's e-mail to me said:

"...I described your voice as having an 'everyman' quality to it, and my coworker said you had a blue-collar element while sounding authoritative. Enough with the flattery. "

Laughing

And a note to you guys; I bid a bit higher (about 25% higher) than their quoted 'flexible' budget because of the length of the project, and they had no problem with it. So don't short-sell yourself.

Allen Brown · Posted: Mon Mar 17, 2008, 21:56 (GMT) Post subject:

Approach microphone. Open mouth. Describe technical stuff. Collect money. Laughing

Congrats, Scott. Someday I'll let you listen to my instructions on how to paint an oil derrick!

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

Here's my demo that never got listened to because they got around to only 17 of the 50 demos they requested and decided you were their man. I hope you feel really guilty. Boo hoo!

Just kidding. Congratulations on a job well done.

Scott Pollak · Posted: Mon Mar 17, 2008, 23:06 (GMT) Post subject:

Yikes! So they did, Lee! I didn't realize that. And what's even weirder is I 'only' got 4 stars on it. Just shows to go ya.....

Melba Sibrel · Posted: Mon Mar 17, 2008, 23:19 (GMT) Post subject:

...is that how the actual script is really written?? Interesting. But I can just imagine how warm and fuzzy and nice all those operators are going to feel after training. Cut down on those warehouse shennanigans.

Allison Scussel · **Voice Talent** Joined: 25 Apr 2007 Posts: 928

Great work as always Scott. Thanks for the tip about not underselling yourself. It goes to show you, if they want you, they'll find the money in their budget to pay you.

Congrats! mod rufen

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

BTW, like Scott I also bid above the stated budget, but not just 10%. My bid was almost double. Does anybody know if seekers can see your price quote without having to open your demo?

Connie Terwilliger · **Voice Talent** Joined: 14 Jul 2003 Posts: 409

I'm pretty sure they see the quote before they "open" the demo or even get to the "detail" page with the essay.