Biz: Income / Fees

If you’re just as talented as other voice actors whom you hear are making more money than you, what’s wrong? Voice actor/educator Dervla Trainor advises rethinking how you interact with clients. Start by showing your value …

What’s going on with voice over rates in 2025? They’re a consequence of technology and your morality, concludes voice actor/consultant Tom Dheere in his look at what’s happening and how the onus is on us to grow and adapt …

Do you have a voice over client who you’re thinking of dumping but not sure if you should? Or how to do it politely and professionally? Voice actor Dervla Trainor has been there – and shares her method for moving on and making space for the right, and possibly more lucrative, clients …

VOICE OVER INCOME/FEESP2P Voice Over Rates Are A ‘Race To The Bottom.’ What Can We Do About It? By Moose WarywodaVoice Actor Let’s talk about voice over rates. More specifically…

Do you have a hard time saying NO to a voice over client? If you just answered YES, read this article. Voice actor/coach/author/blogger Paul Strikwerda relates how having the courage to say NO to lowball rates and ridiculous requests builds self confidence – and gets rid of pain-in-the-neck clients!

Are some of your voice over clients slow pay – or no pay? Voice actor/coach Paul Schmidt details how to set up an on-time payment before you even record the project, in this video and article. It’s a matter of being clear on all the terms, setting expectations, and being proactive in diffusing potential problems …

The voice over contract specifies a BUYOUT? It’s not necessarily a bad option, says VO talent/business coach Tom Dheere. What’s a BUYOUT really mean, and how to figure what’s best for you?

Are you training your voice over clients to expect things for free? Top voice actor/coach Paul Strikwerda reminds us that “We teach people how to treat us, and what we are worth.” Follow his tips here to be sure you’re not giving away your valuable services …

The Small Business Administration (SBA) Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) has helped thousands of businesses in the United States stay afloat during the COVID-19 pandemic. It can help voice actors, too! Even if your business is single-employee. And the loan may be forgiven. The deadline to apply is May 31, 2021, so you still have time – but here’s what you need to know and do now …

Yes, you CAN apply for a hopefully forgivable loan and other financial assistance related to the COVID-19 coronavirus. Amid a flurry of misinformation about this, voice actor/attorney/author Rob Sciglimaglia explains the various types of assistance offered, in this video interview conducted by VO pro/coach Tom Deere on April 5 …