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Getting found and getting booked. Websites, demos as marketing tools, client outreach, agents, social media, SEO, and the follow-up habits that turn a one-time job into a repeat client.
Are you happy with your voice over website? Does it represent who you are and what you do? Does it convert visitors into customers? How do you know? Voice actor Paul Strikwerda reveals 10 big mistakes and how to correct them …
How much effort and creativity are you applying to marketing your voice over skills? In today’s challenging economic times it’s crucial to take control and hunt for clients, advises leading Canadian voice talent and trainer Deb Munro. In this new podcast, chef Debbie serves up marketing recipes for long-lasting clients …
What type – or types – of voice over agents serve your needs the best? Most likely, you’ve got several agents for a variety of reasons – to represent you online and/or in your local, regional or worldwide markets. Share your thoughts in the COMMENTS. And for starters, here’s the view from agent Roger King about his service in Toronto …
“Free speech is a wonderful thing – as long as you realize who’s listening,” warns veteran voice actor Paul Strikwerda. Your voice over clients can easily follow your rants, reviews and joyful comments on social media and articles – and not be pleased, even if you think “it’s no big deal” …
We think of voice over agents as being on the business – rather than creative – side of our business. But voice actor / writer Kelley Buttrick finds that creativity is needed to promote an agent’s voice talents, in this interview with innovative agent Rita Vennari of SBV Talent …
Did you know that a simple email address can be a key to learning more about a voice over prospect? Voice talent / techno wiz Dave Courvoisier reviews three programs that turn addresses into research tools …
Creating a “brand” for your voice over business – or tinkering with it? For a credible brand, first position your business and have a history, advises voice over producer Cliff Zellman. Here’s why and how …
If an agent gets you a gig, do you hand business cards to the client, ad agency, producer? Are you abrupt with emails – or too chummy? In the fast-paced Internet age, what’s right or wrong? Veteran voice talent Debbie Irwin tackles these questions from personal experience …
Is LinkedIn working for you? Join groups with members who could use your services, advises voice talent Jane Ingalls, who shares why and how LI has become her favorite way to find VO business online …
Know what a QR code is? How about how to use it? Voice acting veteran Debbie Irwin tells how to obtain and use the sexy new technology that enables voice seekers to download your demos and profiles to their mobile devices (smartphones, iPads) …