The Art of the Follow-up
We currently live in the age of digital connection. We check our phones daily and there are a plethora of apps and platforms available to see what is going on in the lives of the people we know (or only …
5 Ways For Audiobook Narrators to Use A Pseudonym
In a previous blog post, I wrote about 4 Reasons To Use a Pseudonym. The reasons are personal and varied and no one reason is right for every narrator. Just as varied is how you put that pseudonym to use. …
What NOT To Include On Social Media And Your VO Website
Nowadays, social media is at our fingertips, and it’s quickly become an outlet for our lives. People share everything, from what their cat did last night to their professional goals and accomplishments. Once you engage with website branding and start …
Must-Haves For Your Social Media Profile and Voice-Over Website
“What is the most important thing to add to my social media profile and professional voice-over website?” This is the most common question I am asked about marketing and branding. How you display yourself and your work online matters. …
How to Get Voice Work: Define Your Brand As A Voice-Over Artist
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 …
How to Get Voice Work: Create a Compelling Voice-Over Bio
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 …
How to Find Your Signature Sound in Voice Acting
A common conversation in the voice acting biz revolves around the concept of “finding your signature sound.” Oftentimes, this concept is met with absolute, sheer panic, as in: “Oh no! I don’t know what my signature sound is and …
Voice-Over Demos: Different Types & How to Market Them to Clients
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 …
How to Manage Relations with International Voice-Overs Clients
I am most fortunate and grateful to have had much sustained success as a voice-over actor for nearly twenty years. Over that time, I have seen seismic shifts in the industry. One of the most significant has been the …
From Couch to Mic: How To Market Your Voice-Over Skills
It’s the new year, and if you’re one of those folks who embark on New Year’s Resolutions, why not consider one for your VO business? I don’t mean vague platitudes like, “market myself more” or “get more gigs.” I want …
How to Market Yourself to Voice-Over Production Companies
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, …
Maintaining Healthy Voice-Over Agent Relationships
When I first started my entertainment career, I felt that getting voice-over agent relationships would be the miracle I was looking for. When I finally landed one, I was surprised that not much had changed! It took me years to …