VO-BB - 20 YEARS OLD!

Dave S · Guest

Hey folks - is there a general consensus for or against asking for a down payment before you give the client the completed file? In this case this is a small $ short VO for an audiobook. The agreement template I have asks for a 50% down payment, but I don't want to scare them off - I'm working on my first real gig! What do most VO folks do?

Dave S

richgates · Guest

I normally let a new client know that I take a 50% deposit up front and ask for the rest net 30 after the job is done. So far it hasn't been met with any resistance. I always qualify it by telling them future work will be billed after the session is completed.

todd ellis · Posted: Fri May 11, 2007 3:12 pm Post subject:

i normally just invoice them for the whole thing. unless it's a BIG job - then i'll get 50% up front.
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Jeffrey Kafer · Posted: Fri May 11, 2007 3:36 pm Post subject:

I rquire 50% upfront via paypal for clients I've never worked with and I've never had an issue. Every client understands. Heck, I just told a client he needs to cough up all of it before I'll do any work. Didn't blink an eye.
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Dave S · Guest

Great - thanks guys.

Dave S