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Yes, April 15 next year seems so far away … but veteran voice actress Bobbin Beam shares things you
should do right now to possibly ease your tax burden and definitely save yourself time in the process …
Trouble ahead? Failing to pay attention to ‘warning light’s’ with certain voice over clients can cost you time and money, observes veteran voice talent Dan Hurst. In particular, he shares five things to watch for – and what to do to stay productive …
“You charge HOW much? C’mon – yer just talking!” Oh boy – how do you deal with a potential client who says that? Voice talent and writer Matt Forrest finds the answer in a knitting video …
Debbie Grattan has been a full-time voice over artist for more than 20 years. And how does she handle clients who expect lower fees for a female voice over recording? “Finding that perfect balance in pricing comes from experience and intuition,” she says – and also, educating the client …
What to do when a voice over job you want has a low budget? Paul Strikwerda says, “Ask for a raise.” But prepare and communicate well, using this advice …
You’re an experienced voice actor – and your potential client asks you to voice a project for FREE? Or nearly so? Dan Hurst vents frustration with such requests in a hypothetical letter, and Andi Arndt copes by attempting polite education (to no avail) …
In a perfect world, every client could be trusted and everyone would always pay on time. But that’s not today’s reality, and veteran voice talent Paul Strikwerda offers nine ways to protect yourself and/or collect from slow-pays and no-pays. Part 2 of his series on money management …
Clients owe you money? Or are you miserably behind in keeping track? Take a look at how you manage finances if you want to succeed in freelance voice overs, warns voice actor Paul Strikwerda. Part 1 of his tips …
Are you uncomfortable when negotiating your voice over fees? Do it with confidence! Learn and follow these 10 rules from voice over talent agent Roger King …
Do your voice over rates truly reflect your costs of doing business? In Part 2 of her series on maintaining a profitable business, Bobbin Beam shares factors to consider when setting your rates. Or, she warns: “You may be going out of business and not even know it.”