The nice thing about moments like these is that they force you out of your comfort zone, into places where you are forced to grow.
Read MoreThe Accidental Full-Time Voice Actor
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Results May Vary: 6 Tips for Getting Better Results in Your Voiceover Business
There is no one right way to do this. As my acting teacher would say “There’s no right choice. But there are better choices.”
Read MoreYou Need a Vacation
All of this came to a head in early June. Despite being exhausted, overworked, and absolutely homesick for my friends and family, I almost didn’t let myself do the one thing I needed most: Take a damn break already!
Read MoreSanta Offered Me a Job (or "Why Talking to Strangers Is Good for Your Career")
A door of possibility has been opened because I didn’t let my presumptions get in the way of staying open-minded and curious.
Read MoreTime to Get a Little Handsy!
Our job as voice actors is not just to speak words aloud, but to convey ideas.
Read MoreShould You DIY?
Why spend extra money on ongoing voiceover practice when you can do it yourself?
Read MoreWhen Will Your Career Come Out of Hibernation?
Even as we wallow in the fatalistic belief that this year spring won’t return, things we cannot yet see or hear are already stirring beneath our feet.
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Dare to Compare
Comparison is like a hammer. It’s not good or bad; It’s just a tool. But it can be used to build a house, or to bash someone’s head in.
Read MoreWhat Do Swing Dancing and Voiceover Have in Common?
Knowing how to read the words in a pleasant voice without stumbling on them is like knowing the basic six step swing. You’ve got the steps down, but that doesn’t make you a brilliant dancer.
Read MoreAre You an Ask-hole?: How to find the answers you need without pissing people off
The next time you’re wondering “Am I the ask-hole?” hopefully these tips will help you confidently say “Nope, not me!”
Read MoreFour Tips For Facing Your Voiceover Fears
Conquer your fear of clowns, karaoke, and cold calling with the same four tips!
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Your bones take about a decade to completely replace themselves with new cells….while your skin cells only live 2-3 weeks. Your demos and other materials should probably be refreshed somewhere in between those two…
Do You Need an Update?
Do things in your career seem to be progressing at a steady clip…or do you feel stagnant?
How do you know when it’s time for an update?
Read MoreFive Ways to Make Sure You Don’t Get Screwed as a VO Talent
TL;DR
When we want something really badly, we are vulnerable.
Enjoy your voiceover journey without regrets—do your research.
Read MoreDiversify Your Voiceover Garden
Getting all of your work from one source is like only having one kind of crop in your garden.
It’s hard to sustain yourself if all you grow is different kinds of peppers—you need a variety of crops to live.
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I’m an Expert, You’re an Expert
There’s a LOT of info out there about this industry, but none of it is gospel. Some of it’s good, some of it’s bad, and some of it just doesn’t pertain to you.
What info is right for you depends on your type, what niche you want to get into, and what expertise you already have coming into voiceover.
Read MoreJourney to Your Dream Career in Voiceover: Vol. 4
It’s been a pretty epic last four and a half years, mostly because I felt like I had to make up for all of that time that I spent THINKING about doing voiceover but not really going for it.
If you’ve made it this far, congrats. It’s a lot, and there’s still more to unpack here.
Read MoreJourney to Your Dream Career in Voiceover: Vol. 3
It’s amazing how obstacles can sometimes come disguised as opportunities…but they do.
If something is actively working against my goal of creating a career in voiceover, even slightly, it has to go.
Read MoreHow to Get Good at Voiceover... Without Spending a Cent
in Business, articles, acting, commercial, Voiceover
Whether you are brand new to voiceover and looking for ways to dip your toes in and try it out without spending a ton of money to get started…
Or you’ve been at it for a while but just don’t have money for more coaching right this second, there are ways to keep improving your voiceover skills without spending a single cent.
Read MoreThree Reasons You Should Attend A Conference… At Any Stage In Your Voiceover Career!
People in other industries have offices that they go to. They get to hang out with colleagues and talk about work on a regular basis. They form bowling and softball leagues. They go to happy hours.
VO workouts and chats about business goals are great, but sometimes you just want to hang out with your colleagues and get to know them as real people.
Read MoreVideo Killed the Radio Car (Demo)
in Voiceover, commercial, acting
If you want a super awesome automotive or commercial voiceover demo, I highly recommend clicking here to reach out to Cliff Zellman at A-Mazing Demos.
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