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The long game. Career strategy, business structure, productivity, mindset, and navigating an industry that keeps changing. Includes the full MO-JOE Friday video archive from Joe Loesch.
VOJO definition: voice over plus Mojo/motivation. Struck down by a car last October and wincing through months of rehab, veteran voice actor/coach Randye Kaye shares how she is getting her VOJO back – and outlines a five-step plan for you to follow when your career is stuck and needs a jolt …
How many voice over trainers and coaches should you work with to develop your own unique style? Well, the recipe calls for a sprinkling of a variety of coaches who will teach you with different methods and perspectives, says ‘VO Chef’ Deb Munro. Research to find coaches with proven track records that will suit your learning needs …
Elizabeth Holmes’ popular Sounds Odd column returns – and sees a game-changer ahead for the videogame industry if more female voice actors are let in on the action in this $21 billion/year biz …
Do you have the patience to succeed in voice overs? Yup – in addition to skills in voice, marketing and technology, you need to practice patience. Veteran voice actor Victoria DeAnda-Rich explains why and how …
Do you make New Year Resolutions at the start of a new year? These include personal and financial goals, and dreams you’re pushing yourself to finally go after. And honestly – do you keep them? Voice over pro Heather Costa has 10 tips for making resolutions and keeping them …
CAREER’Blue Collar’ Voice Talent Vs. ‘White Collar’? Divisive Attitudes Surface After Awards Show November 24, 2014By Tom DheereVoice ActorI’m ambivalent about awards shows. I watch the Oscars every year and…
The year-end holidays are getting close – which also means putting our year-end businesses in order. With a caution to “do as I say, not as I do,” veteran voice talent/TV news anchor/author Dave Courvoisier suggests 5 important things to consider now …
Halloween is tucked away for another year – but the scary fear of voice over career failure may linger. Veteran voice actor/author Paul Strikwerda challenges you to recognize your talents and liberate your thoughts …
Well known in the voice over biz, Bob Souer often talks about welcoming an avalanche of business. Now he wonders: what if what’s coming for your voice over business isn’t an avalanche? What if it’s a tsunami?
In recent days we’ve published excerpts from the second edition of legendary voice actor Harlan Hogan’s popular new book, VO: Tales and Techniques of a Voice-Over Actor – a 200-plus page collection of humorous and lesson-filled stories and advice on voice acting, home audio studios, business and marketing. Today, in the final part of our series, Harlan – or H2, as he often signs his name – answers our questions about storytelling, a key career lesson, and marketing …