The Art of Patience: Lessons from Growing Chillies 🌶️
Steven Gouws Steven Gouws

The Art of Patience: Lessons from Growing Chillies 🌶️

As I stand in my garden, carefully tending to my chilli plants, I can't help but draw parallels between nurturing these fiery fruits and cultivating success in our professional lives. Both require patience, dedication, and the understanding that truly good things take time to develop. Let me share with you the insights I've gained from my journey as a chili grower and how they apply to our careers and personal growth.

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Embracing a Growth Mindset

Embracing a Growth Mindset

Imagine seeing every challenge as a chance to grow - that's what a growth mindset is all about! It's like viewing effort as your secret superpower on the path to becoming amazing at what you do. When you face setbacks, instead of getting discouraged, you bounce back stronger because you know it's all part of the learning adventure.

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Realtor / Real Estate Property Walkthrough Videos with Voiceover

Realtor / Real Estate Property Walkthrough Videos with Voiceover

In the ever-evolving world of real estate marketing, virtual estate videos have become the main way of showcasing properties to potential buyers. These videos offer a dynamic and engaging way to present homes, buildings, and land in a manner that static images and text descriptions simply cannot match. Among the various styles of virtual estate videos, those that incorporate voiceovers stand out as particularly effective. Voiced virtual estate videos are superior to their unvoiced counterparts for several compelling reasons, including enhanced viewer engagement, improved conveyance of information, and the ability to create an emotional connection with potential buyers.

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Is Good Customer Service Important?

Is Good Customer Service Important?

Customer service stands as one of the cornerstones of any successful business. In today’s competitive market, providing exceptional customer service is not just a nicety but a necessity. It's the key to cultivating customer loyalty, driving repeat business, and differentiating a company from its competitors. The importance of customer service cannot be overstated, as it influences every aspect of a business’s operations and reputation. Moreover, delivering more than what’s expected can significantly enhance customer satisfaction and loyalty. Creating a lasting impression through superior customer service ensures long-term success and a positive brand image.

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Personalised Phone Messages for Restaurants

Personalised Phone Messages for Restaurants

Creating a great dining experience is about more than just tasty food and good service - how you handle customer calls matters too! Customised phone messages are key to making a positive impression. Let's dive into why they matter and look at some examples.

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Speech Patterns: How They Can Make Your Voiceover Projects Awesome!

Speech Patterns: How They Can Make Your Voiceover Projects Awesome!

Speech patterns are like the secret sauce of how we talk. Every little sound, word, and sentence tells a story with its own special rhythm. But don't worry, you don't need to be some fancy expert to get it. Knowing the ins and outs of how we use our voices can really level up your voice-over game, whether you're doing cartoon characters or narrating a documentary.

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Ai and Voiceover: Keeping it real

Ai and Voiceover: Keeping it real

With AI making waves in so many fields, it's natural for folks to worry, especially in jobs that thrive on creativity and empathy. Voice acting is one of those areas. Even with AI getting better, human voice actors are still key players because of the unique emotional and creative flair they bring.

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Make Your Demo Pop
Voiceover, Voice Acting, Home studio Steven Gouws Voiceover, Voice Acting, Home studio Steven Gouws

Make Your Demo Pop

In the competitive world of voice acting, having a standout voiceover demo is a game-changer. Think of it as your audio business card, your portfolio, and often your first impression all rolled into one. So, what makes a great voiceover reel? And how do different types of demos, like commercial and video game demos, serve unique purposes? Let's break it down, especially if you’re working within a budget.

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Vocal Fry

Vocal Fry

Let’s chat about vocal fry – you know, that cool, creaky sound you hear from singers, actors, voice-over artists, and yep, even the Kardashians. This unique way of speaking can add a ton of depth and character to your voice-over projects, but mastering it isn’t always a piece of cake, especially since audience tastes are always evolving.

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Hurdles That Can Trip Up Your Dreams

Hurdles That Can Trip Up Your Dreams

Going after your dreams is brave and takes a lot of faith. But it also means sticking with it, no matter what obstacles come your way. Believe it or not, the biggest challenges often come from within.

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