How To Set Tools Goals For 2012

OK, let’s talk about Tools Goals

It’s pretty darn self-explanatory. Tools are whatever you need to ply your trade. In a voice talent’s case, that would be stuff like a recording system, a computer, demos, office supplies, and a website.

These are my Tools Goals for 2012:

• Synchronize my phone, laptop, desktop, Outlook, and CRM software

• Improve SEO of my website and blog

• Order more postcards

• xxxx website/blog hits

• YouTube VO Video Reel

• Upgrade my computer

• Buy a new microphone

• Look for online backup options (Carbonite, BitCasa, or CrashPlan)

• CRM software: Performer Track

• Get a Logo Stamp

• Buy a Samsung Galaxy

• Get a Micport Pro

• Produce a new Audiobook Demo

• Produce an E-Learning Demo

• Clean up my Narration Demo

• Produce three new spots for my Commercial Demo

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Why are Tools goals important? It’s not just about getting new toys, though that is fun. Your Tools enhance your ability to look better, sound better, and function better. It reflects competence and the willingness to invest in yourself, which ultimately means you are investing in your clients. Don’t be a tool; get better Tools!

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Enjoy every sandwich. Warren Zevon

STUFF

Things have finally gotten back to normal around here! My computer is humming along and the AKG mic makes me sound almost competent. A few quick announcements before we start talking about your “Tools” goals for the year…

Thanks to those of you who attended my Edge Studio webinar, “Tracking, Billing, and Database Software”. We had another great turnout! Next month I will teach, “Rates, Negotiating, and Invoicing”.

I had a serendipitous moment this past Friday. For the past six months I have been voicing a series of videos for McGraw-Hill Federal Credit Union via Longshot Productions and Panetta Studios. My friend Chris Vaglio of Grey Sky Films, whom I did years of production work for, asked me to run an on-camera casting session for him in NYC. And what was it for, you may ask? McGraw-Hill Federal Credit Union! Is this a small world or what?

GO G-MEN!!! What a crazy game last night. I had about fourteen heart attacks watching that game, especially the second half. I’m sincerely looking forward to the prospect of the Giants putting the beat-down on the Patriots. Kids, we are Super Bowl bound!

From Tom Dheere’s apartment, this is Tom Dheere, GKN News…