Who's already paid for their HVX with HVX work?

Robert, very insightful advice, and I'm taking it to heart in my little corner of the video market. I understand that you're not exactly talking about cold-calling, but more about just quizzing these people about their use and need of production services...cool. The problem I've found, at least in my market, is that I can't seem to figure out who in the company to talk to. I'll get a receptionist and ask to talk to the person who does so-and-so...I've been forwarded to security deparments twice, accounts payable once, and a marketing manager once.
 
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Yes, I too would like to hear more about calling and not selling. Interested to hear what people say or how they make their calls or if they have a script or guideline to follow while looking for prospects.

Tim
 
I doubt I'm ever going to make a penny from my HVX and gear.

But am I going to have shedloads of fun?

Yes, undoubtedly.

:D
 
ok, I did 2 series' on a community network, 2 corporates and 2 commercials. that not only paid for my HVX, but it covered my sticks, my laptop, my 3 4GB p2's and my brevis35 :):):), (and a down payment on our VW Passat :D)
 
i've been doing some short film but got any money. just explain to me how did you get your gigs? videoclip , commercial ... i'm in the process right now to find an agent. i have a demo etc.. so explain please.
 
bigshinyspoon said:
i've been doing some short film but got any money. just explain to me how did you get your gigs? videoclip , commercial ... i'm in the process right now to find an agent. i have a demo etc.. so explain please.
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It's really no secret:
Meet with clients
Do demo gigs if you have to
Work, work, work

And did I mention:
Work also when you can't afford it
When noone pays: Get better at what you do

And if you think you can do a good job for someone, do it. Get referals and get on the phone.

I doubt an agent will take you from nowhere to the sky....

I'd say:
Be your own. Promote yourself. At the moment only you know why someone should hire you instead of the next guy.

Just my 2c

G
 
just keep working. If its the 11th hour and this weekend yo ucant find a paying gig, go do a pro buono job for some students. keep your skills sharp. it makes you a better shooter.
 
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