
Journey to Your Dream Career in Voiceover: Vol. 1
On any journey, it’s wise to take a map so that you don’t find yourself lost and hungry, freezing to death, not realizing that you are only a hundred feet from the campsite’s safety and warmth (it’s an analogy…go with it).
As an entrepreneur, you might not literally be in danger of dying, but striking out on your own without any sort of guide does leave you vulnerable to wasting a lot of time and money.
Read MoreChoose Your Hard
Being really good (or GREAT) at anything is not easy.
Every choice you make is either taking you closer to the person you want to be, or further away from it.
Read MoreThe Comprehensive Guide to Hiring a Voice Actor
Hiring a voice actor isn’t like hiring a new HR manager or a marketing intern. We aren’t generally looking at the job listings on Monster, and a lot of us stay away from freelancing sites as well.
Read MoreWhat Little Red Riding Hood Can Teach You About Shiny Object Syndrome
Shiny object syndrome is the name given to being distracted from your goal by other things, either things that seem more fun, things that seem like they might HELP your goal, or things that seem easier than your goal.
Read MoreAre You Just Going to Give Up?
You think the next project will be easier? Think again, my friend!
Read MoreThe #1 Reason Actors Fail
How to Get Good at Voiceover... Without Spending a Cent
Whether you are brand new to voiceover and looking for ways to dip your toes in and try it out without spending a ton of money to get started…
Or you’ve been at it for a while but just don’t have money for more coaching right this second, there are ways to keep improving your voiceover skills without spending a single cent.
Read MoreThree Reasons You Should Attend A Conference… At Any Stage In Your Voiceover Career!
People in other industries have offices that they go to. They get to hang out with colleagues and talk about work on a regular basis. They form bowling and softball leagues. They go to happy hours.
VO workouts and chats about business goals are great, but sometimes you just want to hang out with your colleagues and get to know them as real people.
Read MoreWhat You Missed at One Voice USA 2020
At first, I was concerned that there was no way I could learn as much or have as much fun at a virtual conference, but I’m happy to report: I WAS VERY WRONG.
Read MoreVideo Killed the Radio Car (Demo)
If you want a super awesome automotive or commercial voiceover demo, I highly recommend clicking here to reach out to Cliff Zellman at A-Mazing Demos.
Read MoreHow Unexpected Generosity Can Win You Clients For Life
A gift can generate trust with a potential client. Show a long-time client gratitude. Or help someone who’s having a rough time and could use a break.
Read MoreSo Fresh, It's Still Got That New Demo Smell
Exciting news this week! My automotive demo is DONE!
Read MoreI Believe...
Stay tuned after the spot if you're interested in a behind-the-scenes view of how it all came together!
Read MoreWhat’s Your Excuse? 8 Lies That Might Be Sabotaging Your Dream
The truth is: Life never calms down. If 2020 has taught us nothing else, it should be teaching us that there will always be a crisis to use as an excuse, be it personal or collective.
Your excuses don’t serve you, and they don’t serve the world.
Read MoreThe Secret to Getting Your Goals Back on Track...Without Waiting Until the New Year
Usually, people make New Years resolutions, give up on them by February, and then never reassess them. Whatever the original destination you set at the beginning of the year, by the time summer rolls around, you’ve probably completely forgotten the coordinates you programmed into your internal GPS six whole months ago…
Read MoreMaking Mountains INTO Molehills: 5 Tips for Breaking Down Your Giant Goal Into Achievable Actions
Climbing to the top of Mount Everest is no small feat. And yet, over 4000 people have climbed to the peak of the tallest mountain in the world. The key to successfully scaling the world’s tallest mountain and to making your dream a reality is the same: break it down into easy-to-achieve actions.
Here are five tips to help you conquer your own personal mountain…
Read MoreThe Secret to Having Hope in Hopeless Times
Hope is not passive. Hope requires ACTION.
In order to be hopeful, you must be able to visualize your goal, see multiple ways to achieve that goal, and be able to summon enough motivation to take action in that direction and overcome obstacles.
Read MoreYour Own El Capitan: What a Free Soloing Mountain Climber Can Teach You About Conquering Your Biggest Goals
THIS MAN CLIMBED AN ALMOST COMPLETELY VERTICAL STONE FACE TALLER THAN THE WORLD’S TALLEST BUILDING…WITHOUT ROPES …IN LESS THAN 4 HOURS!
If someone can do that…then we can figure out almost anything.
Read MoreFour Ways to Get a Start in VO THIS WEEKEND!—Without Spending (Much) Money
Throughout the Covid crisis, there have been even more free and low-cost options than normal for getting practice in VO…webinars, Zoom lectures, Instagram challenges, and workouts galore.
Get started this weekend with four different ways to explore VO from home without breaking the bank!
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