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Yes, there are offers online to do voice overs for just $5. And that’s about what they’re worth, argues voice talent and trainer Terry Daniel. Long-term, lowball pricing is a bad dream …
So you’re a newcomer to voice over and skittish about what to charge your first clients? Voice talent / coach John Melley says you already know! You just have to ask yourself these questions …
Do you hesitate when a potential client asks, “So, what are your rates?” Veteran voice talent, broadcaster and business coach John Melley says that hesitation might come from how you perceive your value and role in business. What to think about and change …
Some voice actors “are past being polite” in their frustration with others who charge very low fees for their voice overs, reports veteran voice talent Paul Strikwerda. Charge what you are worth, he urges. And he reveals 10 myths about low voice over fees …
Too many voice actors hurt their chances of being paid quickly and getting more work from the client, by failing to send a professional-looking voice over invoice promptly, observes the team at Edge Studio. So the team offers this guide to how, what and when to request your money …
Voice actor David Radtke is getting annoyed – REALLY ANNOYED – by abusive tactics of some voice seekers to pay ridiculously low fees for voice overs. David gives four examples. But then ponders what’s really to blame for this situation …
As a leading voice talent and trainer, Marc Cashman fields many questions. In #4 of his monthly series, Marc discusses options for billing new clients, and taps a friend for advice on evaluating the quality of studio audio …
How much to charge your voice over client? In Part 1 of this series, veteran voice actor Paul Strikwerda discussed to ask clients BEFORE quoting on a job. Now, here’s what you need to learn from the client once you’ve accepted the job …
When setting voice over fees, amateurs make assumptions while professionals ask questions before quoting on a job, advises veteran voice actor Paul Strikwerda. So – what questions to ask? Here’s what you need to know …
Your voice over clients are concerned about their “bottom line” – so should you! Always ask a client “What’s in the budget for voice over?” before committing to a price, advises veteran voice talent and trainer Terry Daniel. Here’s why and how …