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Are You Stuck?

2010-08-26T12:55:51-06:00

Are you stuck?  Before you answer, consider how much of your work is from repeat clientele and referrals, the amount and quality of testimonials you receive from your clients, the strength of your web presence, and the effectiveness of your auditioning and voicing techniques.  Take some time to reflect and be totally honest with yourself.  This [...]

Are You Stuck?2010-08-26T12:55:51-06:00

What Do You Truly Want?

2010-07-26T13:58:27-06:00

Seriously, what do you want?  Something for nothing doesn’t exist and unfortunately for many of us, neither does the land of Dairy Queen with its chocolate mountains adorned with peanuts, topped with ice cream and flowing rivers of chocolate and caramel!  So let’s just be real for a moment. You’ve been told all your life that [...]

What Do You Truly Want?2010-07-26T13:58:27-06:00

Finding Networking Opportunities

2010-07-20T11:36:08-06:00

Networking is critical to your success as a voice over talent so it pays to become a master networker.  While networking is necessary it doesn’t have to be a grueling experience.  Here are some tips to help you become a master networker. Think of people who you know and businesses you frequent.  Do a bit of [...]

Finding Networking Opportunities2010-07-20T11:36:08-06:00

Achieving Your Voice Over Goals

2010-06-23T14:10:50-06:00

My favorite definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results!  Everyone wants to accomplish something! We all had dreams of what we wanted to do with our lives when we were younger.  Perhaps you wanted to be a famous actor or singer.  Maybe your ambitions were to become [...]

Achieving Your Voice Over Goals2010-06-23T14:10:50-06:00

Voice 2010 Recap

2010-06-15T15:30:13-06:00

What an incredibly awesome experience!   Those who were there understand the power of attending this phenomenal conference!  For those who were not present this year, I encourage you to attend the next one. James Alburger and Penny Abshire co-produced this amazing event, bringing together top voice talent and industry experts who generously shared their time and [...]

Voice 2010 Recap2010-06-15T15:30:13-06:00

Caring For Your Voice

2010-05-05T15:25:03-06:00

I talk a lot.   It’s how I earn money.  No voice, no money.   So over the years, I’ve learned quite a bit about vocal health and the importance of caring for my voice.  Here are some tips that have served me well: Warm up your voice and your body before you practice, audition, or [...]

Caring For Your Voice2010-05-05T15:25:03-06:00

Making Mistakes

2010-04-07T07:32:32-06:00

Mistakes.  We all make them!  Making mistakes is part of learning and growing and while we all hate to make them, the value is in what we learn from them. The best part is we don’t have to make all of the mistakes ourselves, we can learn from the mistakes of others. I get emails daily [...]

Making Mistakes2010-04-07T07:32:32-06:00

Getting Rejected By An Agent Doesn’t Mean Armageddon

2010-03-14T09:37:02-06:00

Getting rejected by an agent is not Armageddon.  We’ve all been there.  We continue to be there.  Even though I’ve been in the industry for more than 20 years, I still get turned down by the occasional agent around the country.  It happens to everybody and it happens a lot, especially when you’re first starting out.  [...]

Getting Rejected By An Agent Doesn’t Mean Armageddon2010-03-14T09:37:02-06:00

Building Credibility

2010-02-23T17:32:03-06:00

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 [...]

Building Credibility2010-02-23T17:32:03-06:00

Happy Is What It Takes

2010-02-10T15:49:21-06:00

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 [...]

Happy Is What It Takes2010-02-10T15:49:21-06:00
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