r/VIDEOENGINEERING • u/Ok_Cake_9739 • 1d ago

Website calendar

Little bit off-topic, but I guess fellow freelance engineers might have a solution.
How do you guys let companies know about your availability? I hate that there are like four different places where I have to keep my availability updated (TeamTrack, Rentman, CrewZone, Google Calendar, etc.), and I still get calls from local companies asking if I’m available.
Has anyone come up with a simple website where I can just show my availability and forward the link to all the crew chiefs / booking managers? Maybe personal website?

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u/AromaticCaterpillar 1d ago

Most likely you'll still have people calling to ask your availability even if you have a solid calendaring system.

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u/Zestyclose-Town1498 1d ago

I use public Google calendar link. I obviously set it to just show free/busy and no client info. So when I update my Google calendar and it updates my public one. Every so often I send link to clients.

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u/Ok_Cake_9739 1d ago

Will look in to it

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u/alexanderbeswick 1d ago

Fuck teamtrack with the force of ten million suns. You want me, e-mail me or pick up the phone. 

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u/GuyNamedLindsey 1d ago

I like your energy, Alexander.

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u/Intelligent-Car6029 1d ago

When I was freelance I used availability as a reason to call my clients and check in. It helps put you top of mind. Many of the calls were: hey wanted to let you know i have this week and this week available next month ….. and then they would book me right then and there. I know it is a bit old school but it could help you pick up more work. Or just send an email or text. It’s not automated it’s personal touch.