Income: How To Ask For A Raise When The Voice Over Budget Is Low, by Paul Strikwerda
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 …
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Rates: Start The New Year With A Laugh: Your Potential Voice Over Client Wants To Pay You WHAT? by Dan Hurst and Andi Arndt
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) …
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Income: Client Not Paying? Try 9 Ways To Collect & Protect Yourself, by Paul Strikwerda
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 …
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Income: Client Not Paying – Whose Fault Is That? Look How You Manage Finances, by Paul Strikwerda
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 …
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Fees: How Well Do You Negotiate Voice Over Fees? 10 Rules To Get What You Deserve, by Roger King
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 …
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Business: Part 2 – Is Your Voice Over Business Profitable? Rates Should Reflect Your True Costs, by Bobbin Beam
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.”
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Copyrights: Watch Out What You Do With Copies Of The Spots You Voice, by Jennifer Vaughn
Do you have permission to use the recordings of your voice over spots on your website – or anywhere – for self-promotion? Did the producer / client have permission to use the background music? If you answer “No,” you might get a distressing phone call or letter in the mail. Jennifer Vaugh explains …
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Income: Doing Voice Overs For $5? Ugh. Lowball Pricing Is A Bad Dream, by Terry Daniel
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 …
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Voice Over Rates: What Should A Newcomer Charge? Ask Yourself These Questions, by John Melley
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 …
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Rates: Are Your Voice Over Rates Too Low? Maybe It’s Your Own Fault, by John Melley
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 …