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Halloween is tucked away for another year – but the scary fear of voice over career failure may linger. Veteran voice actor/author Paul Strikwerda challenges you to recognize your talents and liberate your thoughts …
Well known in the voice over biz, Bob Souer often talks about welcoming an avalanche of business. Now he wonders: what if what’s coming for your voice over business isn’t an avalanche? What if it’s a tsunami?
In recent days we’ve published excerpts from the second edition of legendary voice actor Harlan Hogan’s popular new book, VO: Tales and Techniques of a Voice-Over Actor – a 200-plus page collection of humorous and lesson-filled stories and advice on voice acting, home audio studios, business and marketing. Today, in the final part of our series, Harlan – or H2, as he often signs his name – answers our questions about storytelling, a key career lesson, and marketing …
In the world of voice acting solopreneurs, charisma is a huge part of what attracts casting directors and other clients to certain talent, says veteran voice talent Paul Strikwerda. Here are six traits that he finds are shared by charismatic people – traits that you can learn ..
The voice over career cycle is not always an easy ride. There’s ups, downs, flat terrain – and potholes and there. Veteran voice actor Dan Hurst tells how to diversify to smooth out the road and your cash flow …
Are you known in voice overs for being good, fast or cheap? Or any combination of those? It’s your choice, says voice actor Joe Thomas – so think clearly and decide how you want to be perceived …
What aspect of voice work sparks your soul? Can you get a handle on what really lights your fire? Voice actor-producer-coach Joe Loesch shares how to dig down and discover your special slice of the VO business pie …
Voice talent Rebecca Davis: “I know deep down that this is what I’m supposed to be doing. So I have no choice but to keep trying, keep learning, keep hustling, keep knocking on doors, keep networking, and keep pushing myself” …
Are you a voice overachiever? Or a voice underdog? “Becoming a voice overachiever is simply about working on your business – not just in it,” says voice over talent manager Celia Siegel. “Amazing talent isn’t enough – the most successful in this business commit time, every day, to being kickass business people.” Ten tips …
Is live event announcing for you? Veteran voice talent Dan Hurst shares the complexity of a major production following his sixth gig as announcer at a major annual convention …