IMPOSSIBLE CLIENTS.
We know who you are!
You’re searching for a specialist who can handle almost anything.
Isn’t that a contradiction in terms?
Does your family doctor make a great brain surgeon?
Can a novelist write irresistible advertising copy?
Yet, some clients are looking for a be-all, do-it-all freelancer with young, fresh ideas and years of experience.
Is that too much to ask?
Some psychologists say that the fact that we humans are able to hold two diametrically opposed ideas in our mind at the same time, is a true sign of intelligence. Part of me wants to believe that this is indeed correct. The other part thinks it’s
Love the blog Paul! Excellent writing, thank you.
Thanks Lance. Your website rocks and you’re a former helicopter pilot as well as a certified scuba diver. I don’t think I can top that!!
Nicely done, as always. You are teaching me every time I stop by.
In that case, I am simply returning the favor, Joe!
Another great post…
Thank you, Carl. Your pictures are truly stunning, by the way. You seem to be just as comfortable on land as in the ocean. Wow!
Thanks Paul, That other stuff is easy compared to writing! Someone once told me “Everyone rises to their own level of incompetence” and for me it’s writing. I envy people like yourself that do it effortlessly (is that a word?) Thanks again.
I believe that everyone rises to their individual level of unconscious competence. Most of us are not aware of it. That’s why it’s called “unconscious” or -as others call it- “sub-conscious”. Thank you for your compliments on my writing. English is my second language and one day, I hope it will flow just as naturally as my Dutch.
You and I are connected Paul.
You think like me (Brilliant!)
I’ve been using the Maslow analogy for years when I teach.
Excellent words of advice. But people have to become at least consciously competent at all that to try to at least compete, and focused enough to become unconsciously competent to succeed!
But as I say, if it isn’t fun, why do it?
:-3)
My teachers Julie Silverthorn and John Overdurf taught me that the quality of our life greatly depends on the number of things we’re unconsciously competent at. Consciously and unconsciously, I completely agree.
Dear Paul:
Thank you for sharing these words of advice, encouragement and wisdom! I just subscribed directly to your blog. I think it’s one of the most useful blogs out there! No fluff or overt self-promotion. You are a generous professional!
I’m still having “fun” as an independant voice actor…looking to expand my horizons (and my client base!)
Thanks again,
Mike
Thanks Mike! When I read what some of your clients have said about you, it seems that you’ve been putting some of my suggestions into practice, long before I wrote this blog.
Here’s what Ryan Lynd, EVP Technology and Services at Quickshow had to say about Mike Coon:
That says it all, doesn’t it? Here’s the formula:
1. Have a unique voice (Mike’s voice is described as both rich and bright in character)
2. Be fair in your pricing
3. Be versatile
4. Deliver on time
5. Be responsive to the needs of your client
6. Offer exceptional value
And… when your clients look good, YOU look good!