I just got paid $500 bucks! Sort of...

Emorgan_Voiceovers · 06-23-2009, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Scott Pollak

Hey, how about the one where the guy came to this forum and posted a job for a Santa's voice and hired me and even came back to talk about what a GREAT job I did and then never paid me?????

Oh wait. That was fun or funny or crazy. It was a nightmare.

But it did really happen.

Yeah, not to beat a dead horse(or a live one for that matter) but what ever came of that?

I got paid in cigars a couple times. Well worth it to me. I am a cigar freak. Now if I can just get paid in single malt scotch too

Lee Gordon · 06-23-2009, 01:37 PM

I currently have a client who is paying me half in cash and half in tailoring services. Whether I ever cash that in is yet to be seen.
One of my first Voice123 gigs was for a web designer/graphic artist in England. In lieu of cash, he paid me by cleaning up my logo. That barter arrangement was my idea, by the way. He was willing to pay cash. But I think we both ended up with a deal.

Kenneth_Bruce · 06-23-2009, 07:10 PM

Tradeouts are a very nice way to go if you need something specific done. Free food at the restaurant? DING! Free tailoring? DING! Free web service? DING!

To tell the truth, I wouldn't mind doing a VO trade out with a web design company so I can have my own website.

By the way, I got the signed check at 9am this morning. I almost cried. Being out of a job for a year can do that to you I guess.

But yes, what ever became of the santa thing? Did you follow up on it?

Gregory Best · 06-23-2009, 07:45 PM

I used to do some contract work for Joan Kroc (Ray Kroc's who founded McDonald's widow) and got a Christmas card with $50 of McDonald 's coupons inside. She also owned the SD Padres at the time, but there wre no game tickets enclosed. Ate a lot of Big Macs in the 80's.

Scott Pollak · 06-23-2009, 09:27 PM

Actually, I DO have a pretty sweet deal with a lady who is a local video producer and a friend and a master chef who hosts her own cooking show and has a line of gourmet coffees she sells. I'm a coffee connoisseur who appreciates the good stuff and grinds my own beans and she barters pounds of outstanding coffee to me in exchange for the occasional narration of little :15 local spots or scripting of same.

I haven't had to buy coffee in about 2 years and couldn't be happier about it!

John Zadikian · 06-23-2009, 10:08 PM

I have an occasional client who owes me $50 since the end of March. That's a lot of coffee beans.

Michael Murphy · 06-24-2009, 08:27 AM

Bartering is ok! if each side has something of value that they trade!

Mike

Scott Pollak · 06-24-2009, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Emorgan_Voiceovers

Yeah, not to beat a dead horse(or a live one for that matter) but what ever came of that?

Nothing ever came of it, Eric. The deadbeat never paid me. I've kept all of his contact info and if he tries to use my voice again this next Christmas for the same project I'll sue him. I'm dead serious.

Emorgan_Voiceovers · 06-24-2009, 12:16 PM

That stinks Scott. I was really hoping it would have been resolved.

Jodi Krangle · 06-25-2009, 11:05 PM

Well, I sometimes do the vocals for a local graphic/web designer who is also a musician and writes songs he'd prefer I sing. This last time, I did a couple of vocals for him and he did some advertising graphics for my VO for me. :) Considering how expensive graphic design can be, I thought it was a decent exchange.

Sorry to hear you still haven't been paid for that Santa gig, Scott. That sucks.

06-23-2009, 01:37 PM	#12 (permalink)
Lee Gordon Voice Over Professional Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: West Hartford, CT, USA Posts: 939	I currently have a client who is paying me half in cash and half in tailoring services. Whether I ever cash that in is yet to be seen. One of my first Voice123 gigs was for a web designer/graphic artist in England. In lieu of cash, he paid me by cleaning up my logo. That barter arrangement was my idea, by the way. He was willing to pay cash. But I think we both ended up with a deal. __________________ For more voice over demos, my life story, client list, and other relevant information, please visit my website at www.leegordonproductions.com

06-23-2009, 07:45 PM	#14 (permalink)
Gregory Best Voice actor Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Rural San Diego County Posts: 37	Mikey D's I used to do some contract work for Joan Kroc (Ray Kroc's who founded McDonald's widow) and got a Christmas card with $50 of McDonald 's coupons inside. She also owned the SD Padres at the time, but there wre no game tickets enclosed. Ate a lot of Big Macs in the 80's.

06-23-2009, 09:27 PM	#15 (permalink)
Scott Pollak Warm, Real, Natural Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Atlanta, Georgia Posts: 1,889	Actually, I DO have a pretty sweet deal with a lady who is a local video producer and a friend and a master chef who hosts her own cooking show and has a line of gourmet coffees she sells. I'm a coffee connoisseur who appreciates the good stuff and grinds my own beans and she barters pounds of outstanding coffee to me in exchange for the occasional narration of little :15 local spots or scripting of same. I haven't had to buy coffee in about 2 years and couldn't be happier about it! __________________ Scott R. Pollak Warm, Real, Natural... The Voice of NPR Atlanta www.voicebyscott.com

06-23-2009, 10:08 PM	#16 (permalink)
John Zadikian Chiming in from Motown Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 320	I have an occasional client who owes me $50 since the end of March. That's a lot of coffee beans. __________________ John Zadikian \| On Air - On Hold - Online "Don't Pick Just Any Voice...Make A Sound Choice" www.facebook.com/jzvoice www.linkedin.com/in/zadikian www.voice123.com/johnzadikian

06-24-2009, 08:27 AM	#17 (permalink)
Michael Murphy Voice Actor Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: New Baltimore, Michigan Posts: 219	Bartering is ok! if each side has something of value that they trade! Mike __________________ Michael Murphy Voice Actor http://doublemproductions.info/

06-23-2009, 07:10 PM	#13 (permalink)
Kenneth_Bruce I am a BANANA! Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 116	Tradeouts are a very nice way to go if you need something specific done. Free food at the restaurant? DING! Free tailoring? DING! Free web service? DING! To tell the truth, I wouldn't mind doing a VO trade out with a web design company so I can have my own website. By the way, I got the signed check at 9am this morning. I almost cried. Being out of a job for a year can do that to you I guess. But yes, what ever became of the santa thing? Did you follow up on it?

06-24-2009, 12:16 PM	#19 (permalink)
Emorgan_Voiceovers Emorgan_Voiceovers Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Lafayette, Indiana Posts: 768	That stinks Scott. I was really hoping it would have been resolved. __________________ Pay Me To Talk, Pay Me To Shut Up, Either Way.. http://www.morganvoice.com

06-25-2009, 11:05 PM	#20 (permalink)
Jodi Krangle Voice Overs & Vocals Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Greater Toronto Area, Canada Posts: 1,622	Well, I sometimes do the vocals for a local graphic/web designer who is also a musician and writes songs he'd prefer I sing. This last time, I did a couple of vocals for him and he did some advertising graphics for my VO for me. :) Considering how expensive graphic design can be, I thought it was a decent exchange. Sorry to hear you still haven't been paid for that Santa gig, Scott. That sucks. __________________ Piece of Cake Voice Overs and Vocals SaVoa #08018 - www.savoa.org My Voices.com Profile My Songwriting Resource, The Muse's Muse

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