Biz: Career

Whimpering about change in the voice-over industry doesn’t make sense to top voice-over talent and coach J. Michael Collins, who sees the volume of VO work growing – and the concentration of wealth shifting from the one percent earners to the middle and upper-middle earners …

Voice actor Adam Lofbomm confesses that about this time a month ago, his mind was stuck in the mud, clouded by a self-editor as he prepared presentations he’ll deliver at the VO Atlanta conference in March. Then his perspective shifted – and the challenge now is deciding what to leave out! Here’s what happened …

You work a lot in your voice-over booth, so it’s not unrealistic to be somewhat of an introvert when it comes to meeting others and marketing. As a self-confessed introvert with experience in the extroverted TV career field, Dave Courvoisier shares five ways to open the door …

What did you do that last time you faced an ethical dilemma? Did you resolve it in a “feel good” way – or did you feel badly about yourself afterwards? Voice actor Adam Lofbomm ponders some guiding thoughts on this in his “Sunday Espresso Shot” blog that might ease your mind for the “next time” …

Fear is your biggest enemy – and fear of failure tops the list. But VO pro Dave Courvoisier advises us to embrace failure as a learning tool – and besides, he adds, “Refreshing our processes with a ‘reset’ allows for a Plan B that creates healthy habits in the long run” …

The Old Wild West days of voice-over are getting wilder, warns VO pro and coach J. Michael Collins. “We’re a friendly lot, but we are playing at survival of the fittest and savviest, and if you want your career to be as strong or stronger five years from now than it is today, it’s time to saddle up and make sure you keep your wits about you” …

Rejection is scary but a fact of life in voice-over. So embrace it, says VO pro Paul Strikwerda. Here’s what to learn from rejection …

Voice acting is a business. But “Until you grasp this concept, you are (probably) an outstanding voice talent with no clients – or few clients – wondering what’s wrong,” says long-time voice actor Dave Courvoisier. A great voice, acting skills and super audio equipment won’t sustain a career if you don’t also get down to business …

What will make you STAND OUT as a voice actor? If you answer: A Great Voice! … well, you’re off the mark. Top voice talent-coach-casting director Kate McClanaghan gives us seven ways to stand out from the competition, starting with what your clients REALLY want you to be …

What causes one business to succeed and another to flop? And which direction is YOUR voice-over biz headed? VO pro Paul Strikwerda helps you analyze that with this hypothetical scenario that probes how well you manage it all …