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 MoreIt’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 MoreMy 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 MoreI was featured in Shoutout Atlanta this past week… Click on the photo below to check it out!
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 MoreBeing really good (or GREAT) at anything is not easy.
Every choice you make is either taking you closer to the person you want to be, or further away from it.
Read MoreHiring 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 MoreShiny 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 MoreYou think the next project will be easier? Think again, my friend!
Read MoreWhether 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 MorePeople 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 MoreAt first, I was concerned that there was no way I could learn as much or have as much fun at a virtual conference, but I’m happy to report: I WAS VERY WRONG.
Read MoreIf 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 MoreA gift can generate trust with a potential client. Show a long-time client gratitude. Or help someone who’s having a rough time and could use a break.
Read MoreStay tuned after the spot if you're interested in a behind-the-scenes view of how it all came together!
Read MoreThe 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 MoreUsually, people make New Years resolutions, give up on them by February, and then never reassess them. Whatever the original destination you set at the beginning of the year, by the time summer rolls around, you’ve probably completely forgotten the coordinates you programmed into your internal GPS six whole months ago…
Read MoreClimbing to the top of Mount Everest is no small feat. And yet, over 4000 people have climbed to the peak of the tallest mountain in the world. The key to successfully scaling the world’s tallest mountain and to making your dream a reality is the same: break it down into easy-to-achieve actions.
Here are five tips to help you conquer your own personal mountain…
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