How To Stop Procrastinating
“I can do that later.” Just five little words that create major havoc in our lives, because when “later” comes, those five words start to get a little more truthful: “I don’t feel like it,” or “Maybe I’m not good …
Working Wednesday: Utilizing Local Resources for Voice-Over Accountability
In the wonderful world of voice-over, a lot of our opportunities exist within the digital sphere. Thanks to tools like LinkedIn, Pinterest, and Google, we can research and find new target clients and markets with just a few simple …
You’re the Boss: Being Accountable to Yourself
We’re hustlers. Most days anyway. Usually, as freelance artists, we’re extremely self-motivated and energized: ready to move mountains and make that cash. But we all have “those days”. (It’s not just me, right?) We’ve been there. Sluggish. Tired. Not sure …
Five Ways to Maximize Your Daily Schedule
There’s a common thread amongst most creative types – we love the fun, imaginative part of our job, but we cringe when we think about scheduling, frameworks, or anything which is less than spontaneous. Can you relate? If you’re at …
Working Wednesday: Workflows with Audio Editors
One of the biggest areas of accountability for a professional voice actor is meeting client deadlines. The longer and more complex the project, the more helpful it can be to hire an audio editor, but how do you manage the …
Marketing from the Client Perspective
Perspective is a marvelous thing. Looking at oneself, a situation or an object from a variety of vantage points often reveals something important to us that one can’t see from their singular point of view. It’s true in life and …
Your Network Net Worth: Uncovering the Treasure Trove of VO Jobs Around You
Voice-over takes on a unique duality in the arts as it has aspects of both a craft and a trade. As with any craft, after the consistent honing of the voice artist’s skill set, the desire is to be called …
Talent Spotlight: Robyn Candelaria
Robyn Candelaria finished her Such A Voice demo program in 2016. Since then, she has been working on all sorts of creative endeavors, and is now in the process of starting up her own professional VO recording studio! Let’s chat …
How to Achieve a Hall of Fame Career
Summer is here and baseball season is in full swing. If you’re dreaming of a Hall of Fame career in the voice-over business, you may want to take a look at our National Pastime for some tips and advice on …
Working Wednesday: Fostering Client Relationships
Nurturing relationships with new clients and fostering current client relationships is an important part of your voice-over business that actually begins before you’ve booked the job. First and foremost, in order to make a good impression, don’t overpromise. Be …
Build Yourself into a Brand
You’ve invested a significant amount of time, effort and money into developing your acting chops and producing your demos. Next, to give yourself the best chance for success, you’ve got to develop your marketing and promotional chops as well: you’ve …
Getting Ahead by Being Present
Being in a positive frame of mind when you audition or are going into a directed session is paramount. You need to be present both physically and mentally, and when I say present, I mean a few different things. The …