Respect Yourself and the Business
Over the weekend, I couldn't help but notice the Fiverr cultists attacking a well-known and successful voice actor on another social...
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Voiceover Coaching by Six Working Voice Actors | Decades of Experience
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Terry Daniel
May 7, 20222 min read
Can I Book Voiceover Work Without Agency Representation?
One of the biggest misconceptions in the voiceover industry is that you need a talent agent to book work. This is not the case at all....
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Terry Daniel
May 4, 20222 min read
A Voiceover Coach Should Direct Your Demo Session
It's easy for new talents to call around to different recording studios and ask them to do their demos. Most will say yes. The problem is...
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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 27, 20222 min read
Don't Obsess About Your Audio
The audio quality from your home studio setup is important but it's equally important not to overthink your sound. It's easy to get...
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Terry Daniel
Apr 25, 20222 min read
Working with Coaches who are Voice Actors
You would think that most voiceover coaches were practicing what they teach. It seems like a no-brainer, right? However, you would be...
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Terry Daniel
Apr 23, 20222 min read
What Led you to a Career in Voiceovers?
We all got our inspiration from somewhere. When I was a kid, my dad took me to several Minnesota Twins games at the old Metropolitan...
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Terry Daniel
Apr 22, 20222 min read
Age is Irrelevant in the Voiceover Business
You're never too old to start a voiceover business. I get calls all the time from talents younger than I am, thinking they're too old to...
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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 18, 20222 min read
200 Auditions or 200 Clients?
Auditioning is a part of everyday life in being a voice actor but you don't need to put all your energy into auditioning on P2P sites or...
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Terry Daniel
Apr 12, 20222 min read
The Joy of Producing a Voiceover Demo
Whether it's a commercial, narration or character demo, I take pride in ensuring that every clip on a demo gives the talent the best...
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Terry Daniel
Apr 10, 20222 min read
Putting the Passion into a Voiceover Performance
Whether it's a commercial or narration project, I always try to pull a personal experience out of my performance. This should be...
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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 6, 20222 min read
Hanging at the Gas 'N' Sip
Remember the movie, Say Anything with John Cusack? Yeah, this dates me a bit, but it was a great movie back in the '80s. Lloyd's buddies...
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Terry Daniel
Apr 4, 20222 min read
Finding your Niche in the Voiceover Industry
Success in the voiceover business doesn't always mean immediately finding your actual niche. This can take a couple of years to establish...
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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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Terry Daniel
Mar 26, 20222 min read
I Need To Make Money Fast!
Suppose this is your mindset. If it is, you're better off buying lottery tickets. Starting a voiceover business isn't a quick cash grab....
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Terry Daniel
Mar 22, 20222 min read
Is Voiceover Coaching only for Newcomers?
There are a few misconceptions about voiceover coaching and how it's only tailored to newcomers in the business. That is hardly the case....
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