Life is too short to let the economy or any other excuse stop you from achieving your goals. The reality is that the economy is going to continue to move through its cycles and plenty of challenges will present themselves in an effort to distract you along the way of reaching your goals. What you need [...]
We are bombarded with choices each and every day. Some choices are easy and less impactful than others and some require a bit more backbone and have farther reaching consequences. Regardless, each choice carries with it an inherent risk. For example, if I choose to go out with my friends after work, I risk not getting [...]
Most people are familiar with the art of acting, having watched performers on stage in a play, on television or in the movies. Using the physicality of their bodies, their facial expressions and their voices, actors bring to life a multitude of characters from a script. But the arts are home to another kind of actor [...]
As a voiceover artist, this truly inspired me! If I have a frustrating or disappointing week in the studio, I always watch this video and I immediately feel better about everything that I do.
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 [...]
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. [...]
Here's a great way to network your voice for free! Enjoy!
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 [...]
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 [...]
Here is proof that Twitter can be effective for getting voice over work!
