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Whatever their source, DISTRACTIONS keep you from getting work done. VO pro Joe Loesch (yes, the Voice Over Booth Camp guy) shares 10 ways to replace distractions with time and energy to complete your work – every day …
You can see the next voice over career level – but how and when will you get there? The “turning point” in your career could depend on a change in your attitude. Long-time VO pro Paul Strikwerda reveals the attitude change that took him from doing “okay” to “quite alright” …
On Friday, December 15, 2017, Dave Courvoisier steps away from the TV anchor desk (KLAS-TV, Las Vegas) after 37 years in broadcast news. For many years, he’s also been a part-time voice actor – with a full-time passionate advocacy for voice actors. His next horizon: a full-time voice over career. As he departs TV, Dave blogs about how what he’s learned in the TV biz applies to voice over. Here’s #1 of his series.
What’s the “emotional contagion” you spread around daily? Like a common cold, it’s catchy! Veteran voice talent / coach Joe Loesch urges you to ditch negativity and spread positive energy. Here are four ways to spread infectious enthusiasm …
The holidays are joyous – but let’s face it, they can also be stressful. So in this week of Thanksgiving, VO pro Christi Bowen challenges you to a simple exercise that starts your day with gratitude to help you enjoy life – and business – more …
You sound great, you love voice acting. But is that truly WHY you are a voice actor? Dig down deep for the answer, says voice talent Andres Berrio – and what you learn could bring a greater sense of fulfillment – and boost your sales …
Want to guide your voice over career to a better level? Kim Handysides notes she’s “been playing with microphones longer than millennials have drawn breath” – and based on experience, shares these 71 skills to develop to succeed as a voice actor …
What does burning a kettle of beans have in common with your voice over career? If you don’t pay attention, you’ll burn your auditions and relations to agents and clients. Longtime voice actor Judy Fossum confesses to a messy kettle, and details what to focus on to keep your voice over career cooking …
Relaxing, reading, games … well, that’s not for voice talent Natasha Marchewka when on vacation. She’s compelled to be productive, so when the family turns to gadgets for games, Natasha turns to these ‘productive but brainless tasks’ …
If your creative energy wants to bubble beyond the recording booth – let it! Here’s how three popular voice talents expanded their horizons – and possibly, their voice over businesses – by creating outside the box (er, booth) …