As a voice over talent, there are a number of tools you can use to help you maximize your business.
I recently started using VoiceOverView, and let me tell you, it’s AMAZING! I’ll admit, I was a little intimidated about having to enter each audition and job for tracking, but honestly, it takes seconds to do, and is worth the few extra key strokes.
If you dig data and statistics, VoV is for you. It’s not a CRM, but a way for you to track various metrics of your business, including jobs you’ve booked, in what category or genre, auditions submitted, and, the most important stat – money you’ve made. You can track this by client, and by genre/category. There is also Job Source Mix and Growth, where you can compare the stats month to month and year over year. Oh, and there is a Top Ten Client list, that auto updates so you can see who you work with most.
It allows you to link invoicing software to it as well, so you can follow the life cycle of a job, from booking, to delivered, to invoiced, to being paid. You will also be able to see all of your clients, in one spot, and categorize them as well (agent, production house, etc.)
Dani States is the creator of VoiceOverView. She’s a voice actor herself, and created this tool with all of us in mind. While it’s already robust, she continues to make enhancements – example, pie chart view was just added to a number of the graphic stats.
There is even a reminder system, where you can add tasks and reminders for yourself, and check them off as you complete them. One of the features I love is reminders – if there’s a client you haven’t done business with in a set period of time, their name, email and last date you worked with them will pop up in the Reminder area, so you can contact them to say “Hi, just thinking about you…” and stay in touch! Genius and so easy!
All in all, VoV is an amazing tool, and for only $96 a year! I am beyond thrilled to use it. It truly helps you understand your business. Click here to learn more and subscribe!
