Risk is inherent in progress and growth and is an integral component of doing business. Companies take risks, calculated risks, investing considerable time and money developing the products and services they offer and bringing them to the market. As voice talents, we are sometimes part of the product (narration, animation, video games), part of the service [...]
Here are some tips on how to audition on Voices.com.
Management guru Peter Drucker says, “Efficiency is doing things right; effectiveness is doing the right things.” Efficiency and effectiveness are paramount to voice over talents and both are dependent upon daily habits. You know, those little things that can make us or break us? Here are some success habits that I came up with that I [...]
Here are some auditioning tips. These will benefit you when auditioning on the pay to play sites.
The extra mile is a mark of excellence! It discloses your level of dedication, your determination to earn repeat business, and your willingness to do whatever it takes to do it right. It’s a powerful habit and a point of competitive advantage. It’s the difference between waiting to hear back on the audition to see if [...]
This is a directed voice over session that I recorded recently. The client was directing from New York and I was recording in my home studio in Minneapolis. If you're new to the voice over industry, you should find this entertaining and educational. Popular Education Internet Radio with Voice Over Club on BlogTalkRadio
Trish Basanyi was kind enough to provide us a video on how she put together her home studio on a budget.
People ask me all the time, “How do I get started in voice overs?” Great question! Great person to ask too as I’ve been actively involved in this industry for over 20 years as a voice talent, producer, and after significant experience, as a coach. So they ask this question with eager anticipation, awaiting the answer [...]
What’s your game plan when business gets slow? Are you COVERED? Compensation is the direct result of habits and stimulating it requires fostering the specific habits of Organization, Vacation, Evaluation, Relation, Education, and Dedication. Organization is an ongoing task that is often overlooked until we are completely overwhelmed and forced to deal with the ramifications of [...]
Check out voice talent, George Washington III in action!
