VO Pro Tip: Should you Follow up?

Published about 2 months ago • 1 min read

Should you Follow Up?

Hey Reader,

In the voice-over world, there’s a big difference between being a "proactive professional" and being "the person who clogs the inbox."

When it comes to following up, the most important rule is knowing where the audition came from.

The "No-Go" Zone: Online Casting & Agencies If you submitted an audition through a P2P site (like Voice123 or Voices) or through your agent, do not follow up. These casting directors are often sorting through 200+ auditions. If they want you, they will contact you. In this lane, "submit and forget" is the best way to protect your sanity and your reputation.

The "Green Light" Zone: Direct Clients & Personal Leads Following up is for the relationships you are building directly. Here is how to handle those:

The 14-Day Rule for Cold Outreach: If you sent a demo to a production house or a creative director and didn't hear back, a polite "re-introduction" after two weeks is perfectly fine.
The "Value-Add" Follow-Up: Instead of asking "Did you pick me?", send a follow-up that offers value. “Hey [Name], I just updated my Home Studio with a new Sennheiser 416—wanted to send over a fresh sample in case it fits your upcoming project!”
The "Existing Client" Nudge: If a regular client mentioned a project was coming up but it’s gone quiet, a quick check-in to see if they need help with "scheduling or turn-around times" shows you’re looking out for their deadline.

The bottom line: If there's a middle-man (Agent or P2P), let it go. If it’s a direct relationship, a strategic, infrequent nudge keeps you on their radar.

-Michael

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