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Where we started…
2020 Is Hindsight
This year was a blur of books, audiobooks, streaming TV, Zoom calls, and getting outside in any way possible. Mostly, it felt like one VERY long day that never ended.
But that doesn’t mean it was cancelled. I did PLENTY.
Read MoreAre You Strategic or Are You Stuck?
While job postings make finding the jobs easy, the ease with which they’re found means these jobs tend to be oversaturated with applicants. Sometimes, by the time you see them, they’re already filled.
Strategy means seeing that there are a million different moves you can make to get to your goal.
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. 2
My first full year of VO was full of a TON of ups and downs. Mostly downs, if we’re being entirely honest, but I was excited enough about the business to keep me going through most of that.
If you’re just getting started, expect your first year to be bumpy.
Read MoreShoutout Atlanta Feature
I was featured in Shoutout Atlanta this past week… Click on the photo below to check it out!
Journey to Your Dream Career in Voiceover: Vol. 1
On any journey, it’s wise to take a map so that you don’t find yourself lost and hungry, freezing to death, not realizing that you are only a hundred feet from the campsite’s safety and warmth (it’s an analogy…go with it).
As an entrepreneur, you might not literally be in danger of dying, but striking out on your own without any sort of guide does leave you vulnerable to wasting a lot of time and money.
Read MoreThe Comprehensive Guide to Hiring a Voice Actor
Hiring a voice actor isn’t like hiring a new HR manager or a marketing intern. We aren’t generally looking at the job listings on Monster, and a lot of us stay away from freelancing sites as well.
Read MoreWhat Little Red Riding Hood Can Teach You About Shiny Object Syndrome
Shiny object syndrome is the name given to being distracted from your goal by other things, either things that seem more fun, things that seem like they might HELP your goal, or things that seem easier than your goal.
Read MoreAre You Just Going to Give Up?
You think the next project will be easier? Think again, my friend!
Read MoreThe #1 Reason Actors Fail
How 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.
Read MoreSo Fresh, It's Still Got That New Demo Smell
Exciting news this week! My automotive demo is DONE!
Read MoreI Believe...
in acting, commercial, Voiceover
Stay tuned after the spot if you're interested in a behind-the-scenes view of how it all came together!
Read MoreWhat’s Your Excuse? 8 Lies That Might Be Sabotaging Your Dream
The truth is: Life never calms down. If 2020 has taught us nothing else, it should be teaching us that there will always be a crisis to use as an excuse, be it personal or collective.
Your excuses don’t serve you, and they don’t serve the world.
Read MoreFour Ways to Get a Start in VO THIS WEEKEND!—Without Spending (Much) Money
Throughout the Covid crisis, there have been even more free and low-cost options than normal for getting practice in VO…webinars, Zoom lectures, Instagram challenges, and workouts galore.
Get started this weekend with four different ways to explore VO from home without breaking the bank!
Read More6 Reasons Why Now is the Worst Time to Start Your Voiceover Business
If you have no training or experience, and you think throwing some money at a website is going to make you rich, I’m going to tell you to stop right there. For your own good. Here are six reasons why now is a great time to start your voiceover career, but a terrible time to start a voiceover business
Read MoreHow Much Dystopia Can You Handle?
Episode one of Earth Under Gold is now available on many streaming platforms…so if dystopian science fiction is your jam, check it out!
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