Biz: Career

Are you in a voice over summer slump? No matter the reason for business slowdowns, there are actions to not only perk things up NOW, but also position you way ahead of the competition. Top voice actor/coach Paul Schmidt reveals his proven strategies in this video …

In the dynamic world of voice acting, talent and skill are just the tip of the iceberg, observes Nick Ivanov, CEO of Graffiti Studio. “While voice actors invest in voice over training and equipment, it’s the often-overlooked traits that set the truly successful voice talents apart,” he notes. Here are the decisive factors that Nick observes win gigs and clients …

Are you being GHOSTED when voice over clients or prospects don’t reply to you in a timely manner – or ever? Maybe. But maybe not. Long time voice actor Moose Warywoda tells how to be the professional in the room when inquiring “What’s Happening?”

Retirement: a delightful or frightful word. Maybe both! Nevertheless, it’s a reality that looms for many voice actors – and something to start planning for early in a career. Long-time voice actor/coach Deb Munro shares what to consider as we – and our voices – age, and for VO newcomers, how to start planning for the inevitable.

Does your voice over career need a boost? Set some SMART goals and keep a journal, advises VO talent/coach/agent Emily Maguire. Emily explains how to set goals that actually get you somewhere – and how a journal keeps you on track, even helping to improve your auditions and performance …

Keeping new years resolutions has – unfortunately – become something of a joke. Good intentions get lost in doing what we’ve always done. Hmm. Veteran voice actor/coach Paul Schmidt has found a way to make those resolutions stick …

OK, 2023 was a challenge for many voice actors, but the signs are promising for a better 2024 – if you maximize the opportunities. As ever, voice talent/coach/producer J. Michael Collins is on top of trends and shares how to rebound next year … if you’re ready.

‘SOLOpreneur’ is a common way to describe a freelance voice actor. But the term is a myth, claims VO Lynn Norris. “Rather, the smartest and most successful SOLOpreneurs aren’t solo at all,” she says. “Their success is spelled T-E-A-M.” And Norris shares six strategies for creating your outsource team – on any budget.

Voice over union scale – the lowest rate that a union member is paid for a particular type of project – is not just a guide for union members. Non-union VOs should adhere to those minimum rates, too, advises top voice actor, coach and author Kate McClanaghan. In fact, Kate offers 10 ways a non-union voice actor can benefit from adopting union standards …

What about all those social media posts you see from VO colleagues at conferences. Are they just for fun – or does it help business, too? Voice actor (and seasoned conference attendee) Natasha Marchewka explains the many benefits of posting while at conferences – and how to do it, in Part 3 of this series on how to get the most from attending conferences …