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Terry Daniel
May 1, 20233 min read
Kindly deactivate the AI services alarm!
It is easy to get caught up in the hype and exaggeration of social media, particularly in voiceover groups where people often share their...
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Terry Daniel
Mar 14, 20232 min read
Overdelivering for Your Clients as a Voice Actor
As a voice actor, ensuring that clients receive the best possible performance is of critical importance. That's why I was delighted when...
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Terry Daniel
Feb 9, 20232 min read
Don't Lose Your Cool: Taking Direction in a Live Voiceover Recording Session
Years ago, I was in a recording session with another voice actor. We were both hired to bring life and excitement to a new commercial for...
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Terry Daniel
Feb 4, 20232 min read
How do I get voiceover clients to respond to a marketing email?
So, you've just completed your voiceover training and you have your professional demos! Now, it's time to start marketing to prospective...
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Terry Daniel
Dec 29, 20224 min read
Do You Want To Start A Voiceover Business in 2023?
How long have your friends and family hounded you to do something with your voice? We've all been there. The intake of compliments...
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Terry Daniel
Sep 5, 20223 min read
Four Reasons You May Have Been Rejected by a Talent Agent
First, being rejected by a talent agent is part of the business. It happens to all of us. Even pros who have been in the industry for...
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Terry Daniel
Aug 28, 20222 min read
Voiceover Marketing for Holidays
Believe it or not, Christmas is just around the corner. But, if you're a voice actor, it was around the corner in February! February may...
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Terry Daniel
Aug 21, 20222 min read
The Voiceover Business in 2023
Yes, I am already talking about 2023! Many advertising publications, including Ad Age and Ad week, predict that 2023 could be a banner...
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Terry Daniel
Aug 4, 20222 min read
Will Talent Agency Bookings Be Enough?
In this day and age of the voiceover business, it's rather challenging to make a comfortable living if you're not willing to put in...
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Terry Daniel
Jul 28, 20222 min read
The Voiceover Business is too Competitive!
How many times have we heard this classic tale? First, competition makes us better performers, so it should never be perceived as a curse...
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Terry Daniel
Jul 12, 20222 min read
I Hate Cold Calling!
It's true. I do! But it's an important step we all must take to get voiceover clients. Unfortunately, fear of rejection is often the...
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Terry Daniel
Jun 16, 20223 min read
It's Not Always About You
As I make my way past 30 years of experience as a working voice actor, I get to hear plenty of client and agent stories. For example,...
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Terry Daniel
Jun 12, 20222 min read
Marketing your eLearning Narration Demo
If you're unfamiliar with eLearning, it's a structured course or learning experience delivered electronically. Live or pre-recorded...
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Terry Daniel
Jun 1, 20222 min read
I Almost Quit VO
During the start of my career, I was fortunate to have booked a few clients right away but I hit some bumps in the road and started...
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Terry Daniel
May 2, 20222 min read
The Art of Negotiating a Voiceover Rate
Clients from all over the globe are seeking voice talents to lend a voice to their projects. Commercials, narrations, IVR prompts, promos...
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Terry Daniel
Apr 20, 20222 min read
Going the Extra Mile in a Voiceover Career
The extra mile is a mark of excellence! It discloses your level of dedication, determination to earn repeat business, and willingness to...
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Terry Daniel
Apr 8, 20222 min read
Avoid getting Tax Advice in Voiceover Forums
Ah tax time! Everyone's favorite time of the year, right? When my wife and I visit our CPA at tax time, I hear Tubular Bells from "The...
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Terry Daniel
Apr 1, 20222 min read
Which Days Work Best for Marketing VO?
Based on my thirty years of experience in voiceovers, Wednesday and Thursday remain the best days of the week to call and email potential...
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Terry Daniel
Mar 31, 20222 min read
Fast Food Voice Hobbyists are not your Competition
Do you think a four-star restaurant chef panicked over the new McDonald’s value menu? Can you picture them in the kitchen sweating...
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Terry Daniel
Mar 29, 20221 min read
It Doesn't Take 100 Voiceover Clients
Having success in the voiceover business doesn't mean you need 100 clients. Sure, you may end up working with 100 clients throughout your...
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