Voice Over Club

VALLEY HOSPITAL

VOC — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 13:00:16 +0000

So you’ve decided to have a baby. Now comes the first new decision as a parent. Which hospital should you choose? Just ask the parents of some 3200 babies born at the Valley Hospital last year, and they’ll tell you that it wasn’t just the nice surroundings that brought them here, but the security of knowing the neo-natal intensive care nursery is affiliated with Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center. Valley Hospital. It may be the easiest decision you’ll ever make as a parent. The Valley Hospital of Ridgewood, New Jersey, part of the Valley Health System. Call 1-800-Valley-1 and we’ll tell you more.

VERIZON WIRELESS

VOC — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 13:00:11 +0000

Verizon Wireless has great news. Now you can get TalkAlong, the affordable cellular service, for a monthly access fee of just $14.99. You can select any calling area you want. And get this … sign up before April 30th, and we’ll waive your $25 activation fee. So call VERIZON at 1-800-255-CALL. New activation on a two-year cellular service agreement required. $175 early termination fee, other charges and restrictions apply.

VIGORO ULTRA

VOC — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 13:00:25 +0000

Vigoro Ultra greens your lawn in 72 hours and lasts up to three months. It’s the same technology used to keep Arnold Palmer’s Bay Hill club in championship shape. You’ll find Vigoro Ultra at The Home Depot.

VISA

VOC — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 13:00:28 +0000

Imagine a world where coffee breaks last all day. —and where your cup is always full —(liquid pours) Thank you. It’s where the coffee world meets the cyber-world, and you can be there with the smart new Visa card’s remarkable chip technology. And at the Web Shack Cafe in London, you can buy your coffee with VISA –but not American Express, not even Blue. Learn more at Visa.com.

VISA

VOC — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 13:00:51 +0000

Afraid the “you” shopping online isn’t you? Now Visa offers a service to help alleviate that fear. Introducing Verified by Visa- a new service that helps protect Visa cards from unauthorized online use with a personal Verified by Visa password. Once it’s activated, the card will be recognized when a purchase is made at participating online stores. No password, no Visa purchase. It’s that simple. Just visit: visa.com/verified for more information and to find out if your Visa card is eligible for this service. Now you don’t have to miss out on the convenience of shopping online.

Networking Your Voice

Terry Daniel — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 15:37:06 +0000

Here’s a great way to network your voice for free! Enjoy!

WEYERHAEUSER

VOC — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 13:00:44 +0000

If only for a moment, she defies gravity. Her grace and form are flawless … a tribute to perseverance and tenacity. She is one of the many amateur athletes who dedicate themselves not just to winning, for that is a short-term goal, but to the challenge of competition which propels them to be the best they can be. WEYERHAEUSER … today, tomorrow, for a lifetime. We have been sponsoring the United States Diving Team since 1979, and will continue to support this organization for many years to come.

Building Credibility

Terry Daniel — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 23:32:03 +0000

You have received professional training. You have your demos. Your home studio is set up. You are auditioning on a consistent basis and getting some voice over jobs. Now it’s time to leverage your successes to build your image and your credibility as a voice talent.

Testimonials are a phenomenal way to build credibility. Let the positive experiences your clients have had with you remove any risk or doubt from prospective clients. “Wow” your clients and your testimonials will “Wow” you and others who see them.

Written testimonials are pretty common, easy to obtain, and can be put on your website or PDF flyers detailing your services.

Audio testimonials are a wonderful way to capture the excitement and level of satisfaction of the client. They take a bit more coordination with the client to record and may be used in conjunction with written testimonials on your website.

Video testimonials are the most powerful! They demonstrate the ultimate belief, sincerity, excitement, and satisfaction of the client with your services. These will require the most coordination and a willingness on the part of your client to be captured on video. While all testimonials are earned, the video testimonial is the ultimate goal.

Earning testimonials is an honor and shows prospective clients your level of dedication and professionalism. Once earned, it’s imperative that you continue to live up to your testimonials in your client interactions. This will not only breed more testimonials but unsolicited ones too.

Happy Is What It Takes

Terry Daniel — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 21:49:21 +0000

I hear it all the time. People contact me every day telling me they’ve been told they have a really great voice and should do voice over work. Others simply inquire if they have what it takes to be a voice over talent.

The truth is that most people have a pleasant voice. So what does it take? Becoming a successful voice talent takes being HAPPY! That’s right, Humility, Attitude, Professionalism, Passion, and You!

Humility – Humility means being willing to take direction and be teachable. Understand that no one knows everything in the industry, but the top talents are always learning. The moment you stop learning is the moment you stop growing.

Attitude – Attitude will make you or break you. It really is that powerful. Your attitude will affect your ability to engage and attract clients, all of your interactions, and your delivery. Learn to develop a positive attitude and learn what works best for you to keep your attitude in check. When your attitude is in the toilet, so is everything else!

Professionalism – Professionalism means getting the appropriate training, finding a mentor, and taking ownership of your voice over business. You must have perseverance and do what must get done even when you don’t feel like it. It takes investing in the appropriate equipment and tools to do your job right. As a voice talent, you are in business for yourself. You must treat your voice over business accordingly. Ask yourself honestly, “Would you hire you?”

Passion – Passion is what drives you. As voice talent, our voices are our instruments and we must learn how to harness the power of our passion as we use our instrument to convey the client’s message to its target audience and incite the intended response. Each of us has our own unique energy, passion, and personality we bring to our delivery. Learn how to harness yours.

You – Yes, you! Everything you do is a reflection of you. Everything you post, how you treat your clients, the quality of your work, all becomes associated with your name. Your name is your brand. Be sure to market yourself and gain the brand recognition in which you can take pride.

Regardless of your voice, you must possess these qualities to be successful as a voice talent. They’re not optional, they’re required. Do you have what it takes?

Do You Have Vision?

Terry Daniel — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 17:47:54 +0000

Many people aspire to become voice talents. Few take the time to understand their vision, what they aspire to become as a voice talent. No, this isn’t the part where I tell you sit down and write out an elaborate mission statement and plan of attack. This is where I tell you to take a moment, maybe close your eyes, and just think. Think of your ultimate goal as a voice talent. What is it you aspire to be? What is your niche? Who is in your network? What does your cash flow look like? How about your studio?

Why is this important? I’m glad you asked! Your vision is the big picture. Suppose I give you a puzzle with no picture to reference. Would you be able to put it together? Perhaps. Would you be able to do so as efficiently as if I were to give you a puzzle with a picture? Probably not. Your vision is the picture and your day to day activities are the puzzle pieces. The great news is that you get to decide what the picture looks like. The sooner you decide and write it down, the sooner you can prioritize your daily actions, your puzzle pieces, and make your vision your reality.

This is a competitive industry and to succeed you must keep your edge. You must continue to grow, to challenge yourself and to strive. Your vision is your edge and it has the power to propel you forward. You choose whether you will move forward or in circles!