Biz: Career

In our unconnected work environments, voice actors don’t have a water cooler to gather ’round for motivational chats. So over the years, voice talent Doug Turkel made inspirational notes to himself which he recently compiled at “The VoiceOver Talent Manifesto.” Need a boost today? Read on …

Times are tough for many and work doesn’t always flow our way. But don’t blame others, urges leading voice talent and coach Deb Munro. We are responsible for our outcomes – but we all need help along the way …

How do you calm yourself before a voice over audition or gig? How do you cope with frequent rejection? Life Coach Elaine Lapides shares tips to overcome such fears by instilling positive energy – a positively MUST read for voice actors …

So – you want a voice over mentor? Yes, successful voice actors are generous with their time and are often willing to help. But why should someone help YOU? See these crucial tips from working pro Karen Commins …

By any measure, well-known voice over star Bob Bergen – the voice of Porky Pig and many Looney Tunes characters and countless more – is at the top of his game. So would it surprise you to hear Bob say this? “I have to work harder today to stay where I am than ever before.” Bob is a moderator at an upcoming SAG Foundation VO Summit session, and shares experiences and advice with VoiceOverXtra in this revealing Q&A …

Voice talent Jim Tasker has arrived at what many would see as the top of the voice over career ladder. He’s the voice of CBS Sports, The Amazing Race and much more. So – how’d he get there? Jim’s a panelist at an upcoming session of the SAG Foundation Voice-Over Summit 2012 in Los Angeles, and we get a preview with a VoiceOverXtra Q&A …

Our never-ending lists of projects might actually be excuses to not follow our dreams and true passions, suggests voice actor Ken Budka. Narrow your focus to what really matters, he says – and your voice over clients and listeners will hear that passion and keep you in demand …

Love’s in the air on Valentine’s Day, especially for the careers we enjoy as voice actors. Veteran talent Randye Kaye starts with a list of 10 reasons why she loves the VO life – and we’d like to hear from you, too …

No one can excel at EVERYTHING, but you CAN become exceptional at your voice over specialty if you know how, asserts veteran voice actor Bob Souer. And surprisingly, saying “no” when appropriate can actually lead to more work …

Long-time voice actor Rick Lance – aka The Voice of the Heartland – has dedicated much of his life to the welfare of horses and finds that good horse sense can apply to our voice over businesses. Here are 10 lessons Rick’s horse Duke taught him …