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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.
Abusive tactics of some who would hire or represent non-union performers are on the rise, observes Robert Sciglimpaglia, who sees this first-hand as an actor, voice talent, and attorney representing performers. For instance – paying to audition, paying agents ‘maintenance fees,’ stiff contracts …
Does the wall blocking your progress seem immovable? Chances are, you’ve created it yourself. Veteran voice talent and TV news anchor Dave Courvoisier shares five ways to break through the wall – or learn to move on …
What does “success” mean to you? Veteran voice talent Dave DeAndrea cautions us to consider the “cost” of achieving success on time away from family. A documentary on puppeteer Kevin Clash got Dave thinking …
As time marches on, it becomes more and more important to have multiple skill sets in most any field, observes voice actor Andy Bowyer. And in voice overs, you probably can do more than you think to help supplement your income. Ask, “What am I good at, and how can I help others while helping myself?”
Publication of “Voice Over Legal,” a 120-page eBook guide for voice actors and performers to successfully manage their independent business and legal issues, was announced today by VoiceOverXtra, the voice over industry’s online news, training and resource center …
Are you comfortable with your voice over career? It’s easy to be lulled into the comfort zone – but that’s not a realistic place to be, warns veteran voice actor Bobbin Beam. Drawing on experience, she challenges us to progress by taking risks …
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 …