We all know how important branding is for big companies like Nike, Snickers, and McDonald’s, but it’s hard to imagine that voice-over actors need branding just as much as those big companies. A brand is what sets you apart from …
You’ve spent so much time with your voice-over coach refining your reads. You’ve fixed that pesky mouth noise issue and you almost never pop your p’s anymore! You feel like your time in the studio recording went really well and …
Your voice-over demos really are your resume, your business card, and your calling card all rolled into one. That’s why it’s so important that they showcase not only what you can do, but also what you want to do! There …
Marketing yourself to voice-over production companies is another great way to find opportunities that can help you grow your voice-over career. Production companies work hard to find multiple clients and they handle anything from explainer videos to commercials to documentaries, …
We all know how harrowing it can feel to make that first contact with a potential client. It feels like the success of our business is dependent upon that initial contact, especially if that potential client is someone that …
Recently, I have had the wonderful opportunity to travel…a lot. Some travel is for work, some travel is for pleasure. When I travel for work, I always make sure to take my travel rig with me just in case an …
You feel like you are auditioning all the time without many results and you aren’t exactly sure what your booking ratio is. You know that auditions keep showing up in your email inbox and you send demos out dutifully. However, …
The most successful voice-over actors that I know treat this endeavor as a business. One of the questions we must always ask ourselves is, “How easy is it for my clients to do business with me?” Now that we all …
There are many reasons to do a home studio upgrade. You need to consider looking at these factors first: your booking ratio, your current success level, your equipment and software usage, and most importantly, your budget. Here are some reasons …
In my research to help fine-tune my own audio, I’ve learned from some of the best in the business about some great voice-over equipment and software. No matter where you are in your voice-over journey, you can find the correct …
I discovered Audacity after I upgraded my computer and found that I needed to pay another $700 to upgrade my version of ProTools. Well, that wasn’t happening so I decided to try the free and highly recommended audio software, Audacity. …
How is that there are never enough hours in the day to do all the things we need to do? I mean, we do the things we have to do, like get the kids, feed our pets, find the perfect …