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If these four words are in your voice over career strategy, watch out. They’re dangerous, warns VO pro Tom Dheere: BREAK, CONNECTIONS, COMPETITION, LUCK. Here’s a reality check …
“Sometimes the old has to go, in order to make room for the new,” advises Paul Strikwerda, veteran voice actor. “The junk we leave in the attic, and the trinkets we hang on to in the basement, It can all go. Really. Life is lighter without it.” Here’s how …
Positive affirmations can shift your brain toward achieving goals – but is some of it just wishful thinking … self-help fluff? Dana Detrick-Clark’s multimedia production company also advises clients on business strategies – and here she shares how to create positive affirmations that WORK …
When the holiday season throws us into a whirlwind of so much to do, many of us turn to multitasking. And that’s totally wrong, says VO pro Christi Bowen. Instead, do one task at a time. And show your colleagues, friends, family – and yourself – how thankful you are by giving them your FOCUS …
You’ve got a great voice and the skills to use it well. But so do thousands of others! British voice talent Guy Harris has a not-so-secret weapon to gain a competitive edge: Be Nice! It’s worked for him for 15 years …
The voice over industry is flooded with talented people. So what can you do to make yourself stand out and ensure success in this highly competitive industry? “Passion, Persistence and Planning” will make your VO dreams a reality, advises VO pro Val Kelly (also executive director of the Nov. 7-8 Mid-Atlantic Voiceover Conference) …
Randy Thomas – seven-time announcer of The Oscars and 17-time Tony announcer, has been winning accolades and opening doors for female voice artists for over 20 years. And here, she shares how to prep your mind to find your own VO success …
Accidents happen – and often at crucial times.. Surprise delays crop up in life. So, how is your voice over business prepared for this? Voice talent / coach Gary Terzza reviews what you should consider to prepare your equipment and reputation for disaster …
Veteran voice actor Dave Courvoisier also swims daily in political waters as the main weeknight news anchor on KLAS-TV in Las Vegas. And he can’t help but see similarities in today’s political divides to the diverging opinions of voice actors on so many issues …
There are many reasons to NOT do voice overs for free, says VO veteran Joe Thomas. But he adds that sometimes it’s the right thing to do: for instance, reading for the blind and visually impaired, helping a new biz startup, honing your skills in audio theater. Here’s why and where …