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Are you booking voice over jobs but … well, not enough of them? In this new ‘Speechless’ podcast edition, voice actor Jennifer Antkowiak shares with co-hosts Natasha Marchewka and Kim Wilson what she does to regain momentum …
‘War of the Words’ October 30, 2038: “Well, it’s finally happened. The last known person-to-person conversation in the world has taken place. The fear of actually talking to another person live, let alone face-to-face, has become too much to bear. After decades of looking at screens and having conversation with voices that sample and simulate human speech but are instead powered by AI, people just can’t bring themselves to talk to other human beings any longer.” – Brian Ufen, Voice Actor. More (if you dare) …
You’ say you’ve got talent. But also the will and stamina to succeed? Veteran voice actor/narrator/coach/director Jame Conlan details the elements of success in a voice over business – and DO believe that it IS a business …
What influences your career in the galaxy of voice over? Voice actor/business strategist Tom Dheere fits the elements of VO into the ‘fundamental forces that govern the entire universe’ and creates an insightful guide to controlling the trajectory of a VO career.
How to keep motivated during the day – especially when procrastination, perhaps depression – weighs in? Voice actor/educato Dervla Trainor offers this roadmap to daily productivity. And adds tips for email direct marketing. Ready? Start!
If the daily grind of your voice over business is getting you down, you need this perspective from SOVAS CEO and co-founder Rudy Gaskins. “The world needs your voice, not the one you think they want, but the one that is wholly yours.Show up with it. Again and again …”
The world might seem like a mess today, but there’s a way to positively power through it all to what you can control, says top voice talent/coach Deb Munro (aka the VO Chef). Here’s how to ‘Look for the light” …
Inspired by hundreds of voice over professionals “giving back” to the industry at the recent NAVA Gala, voice actor/coach/producer J. Michael Collins urges successful pros to challenge negative social media chatter about the industry and lead with advice on how they’re winning in this career …
Rapid change in today’s voice over industry is causing lots of career fear. But industry expert J. Michael Collins finds in all this “the opportunity for anyone prepared to thoughtfully adapt to thrive and grow their business.” If that’s YOU, read on for J. Michael’s vital seven keys to finding your VO path forward …
“This business is not easy,” voice actor David Gilbert warns newcomers. “It’s not a ‘get rich quick’ scheme – it’s a profession that requires skills, experience, patience and determination. It takes training and practice. Support from your community, family and friends. It takes a lot of time to ‘make it’ in this industry.” David explains how this has pertained to him – and how “everything in life happens for a reason” …