Oooooh! Bottom feeder sighting!

Julie Williams · 05-03-2008, 12:54 PM

Ooooohhh! Just got a lead from www.voice123.com. I can do a custom audition, and maybe be chosen to do someone's voicemail for $20!

12 people submitted for it!

Seriously, if you submitted for that and maybe it's your first paid VO job, let us know because, low budget or not, your first VO jobs IS a BIG deal! We want to celebrate it with you!

Happy Saturday!

BTW... I noticed a LOT more gigs in the $1000-$5000 range lately on Voices.com | The #1 Voice Over Marketplace for Voice Overs, Voice Over Talent and Voice Actors.

(at least in female auditions) Pretty cool!

Michael Murphy · 05-04-2008, 03:27 PM

I didn't submit for it, but have been trying for the bottom feeder stuff to just get started. I auditioned for 5 so far. will keep plugging along)

LavaShark · 05-04-2008, 04:10 PM

I got that one, too!

JoeActor · 05-05-2008, 01:20 PM

Is it possible to wear out a "Delete" button?

Most of V123 leads are ending up in my circular file.
There's gotta be better ways to get into the biz, right?

The schizm between v123 and Voices.com is definitely widening.

As it stands now, I won't be renewing v123...

what a shock,
Joe J Thomas
www.JoeActor.com

Jon Morss · 05-05-2008, 01:45 PM

This is one of the main reasons that I have not signed up with Voice123. I got tired of seeing those $50 and below spots pop up. This and the fact that they would not honor a Student Subscription I received from another coach. Since I had already participated in a Student Subscription in '07 from Julie I am no longer eligible for another, ever.

Note, for those who do respond to the low ball postings on V123, after submitting for a few of these, then that is all you will receive in the future. V123 keys off of what you submit for and if they see a trend where you submit for the low ball gigs, then they feel that is all you are looking for. There is no going back. VO folks need to keep this in mind.

Julie Williams · 05-05-2008, 06:17 PM

Keep at it, Michael... it take perseverence!

b3ar · 05-18-2008, 01:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jon Morss

Note, for those who do respond to the low ball postings on V123, after submitting for a few of these, then that is all you will receive in the future. V123 keys off of what you submit for and if they see a trend where you submit for the low ball gigs, then they feel that is all you are looking for. There is no going back. VO folks need to keep this in mind.

Good to know. I received an invite from v123 for a free month of premium service (after I wrote their customer service and suggested they do exactly that for newcomers...I wasn't begging, honest!). I'll aim high and not sell myself short.

radiorox · 05-19-2008, 03:18 PM

I gave up on Voice123 long ago. I found it a big money grab. Voices.com works for me...

SueColas · 05-25-2008, 07:25 AM

I jumped off the Voice123 boat within the 30-day trial period so they refunded the $$. I was happy that I didn't have to make a big fuss. When they called to talk me into staying, I just said, "Does this mean you aren't going to honor your 30-day guarantee?" Immediately it stopped the sales pitch and that was the end of the short-term relationship.

JoeActor · 05-25-2008, 01:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SueColas

I jumped off the Voice123 boat within the 30-day trial period so they refunded the $$. I was happy that I didn't have to make a big fuss. When they called to talk me into staying, I just said, "Does this mean you aren't going to honor your 30-day guarantee?" Immediately it stopped the sales pitch and that was the end of the short-term relationship.

Sue,

Good to hear you got your refund.

Joe

05-03-2008, 12:54 PM	#1 (permalink)
Julie Williams Administrator Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: California Posts: 552	Oooooh! Bottom feeder sighting! Ooooohhh! Just got a lead from www.voice123.com. I can do a custom audition, and maybe be chosen to do someone's voicemail for $20! 12 people submitted for it! Seriously, if you submitted for that and maybe it's your first paid VO job, let us know because, low budget or not, your first VO jobs IS a BIG deal! We want to celebrate it with you! Happy Saturday! BTW... I noticed a LOT more gigs in the $1000-$5000 range lately on Voices.com \| The #1 Voice Over Marketplace for Voice Overs, Voice Over Talent and Voice Actors. (at least in female auditions) Pretty cool! __________________ POWERED BY CHOCOLATE Julie Williams "Voice-Over Chocolate" julie@voice-overs.com www.voiceoverchocolate.com www.voice-overs.com Currently on National spots for Eyeglass World; Narrations for US Steel, Point of Sale VO for Gutter Grip-- playing soon at a Home Depot near you! Julie will be heard nationally on a tribute to Ruth Bell Graham in December.

05-04-2008, 03:27 PM	#2 (permalink)
Michael Murphy Voice Artist Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: New Baltimore, Michigan Posts: 106	I didn't submit for it, but have been trying for the bottom feeder stuff to just get started. I auditioned for 5 so far. will keep plugging along) __________________ Michael Murphy Voice Over Artist

05-04-2008, 04:10 PM	#3 (permalink)
LavaShark Peas grow there Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 19	I got that one, too! __________________ The distance between success and failure can only be measured by ones desire.

05-05-2008, 01:45 PM	#5 (permalink)
Jon Morss Jon Morss Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Antelope, CA Posts: 333	This is one of the main reasons that I have not signed up with Voice123. I got tired of seeing those $50 and below spots pop up. This and the fact that they would not honor a Student Subscription I received from another coach. Since I had already participated in a Student Subscription in '07 from Julie I am no longer eligible for another, ever. Note, for those who do respond to the low ball postings on V123, after submitting for a few of these, then that is all you will receive in the future. V123 keys off of what you submit for and if they see a trend where you submit for the low ball gigs, then they feel that is all you are looking for. There is no going back. VO folks need to keep this in mind. __________________ Jon Morss "You can get everything in life you want if you will just help enough other people get what they want." -- Zig Ziglar

05-05-2008, 06:17 PM	#6 (permalink)
Julie Williams Administrator Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: California Posts: 552	Keep at it, Michael... it take perseverence! __________________ POWERED BY CHOCOLATE Julie Williams "Voice-Over Chocolate" julie@voice-overs.com www.voiceoverchocolate.com www.voice-overs.com Currently on National spots for Eyeglass World; Narrations for US Steel, Point of Sale VO for Gutter Grip-- playing soon at a Home Depot near you! Julie will be heard nationally on a tribute to Ruth Bell Graham in December.

05-05-2008, 01:20 PM	#4 (permalink)
JoeActor Administrator Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 1,268	Is it possible to wear out a "Delete" button? Most of V123 leads are ending up in my circular file. There's gotta be better ways to get into the biz, right? The schizm between v123 and Voices.com is definitely widening. As it stands now, I won't be renewing v123... what a shock, Joe J Thomas www.JoeActor.com

05-19-2008, 03:18 PM	#8 (permalink)
radiorox User Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 7	I gave up on Voice123 long ago. I found it a big money grab. Voices.com works for me...

05-25-2008, 07:25 AM	#9 (permalink)
SueColas Paradise Sound Arts Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Palm Bay, Florida Posts: 88	I jumped off the Voice123 boat within the 30-day trial period so they refunded the $$. I was happy that I didn't have to make a big fuss. When they called to talk me into staying, I just said, "Does this mean you aren't going to honor your 30-day guarantee?" Immediately it stopped the sales pitch and that was the end of the short-term relationship.

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