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This may be one of the most popular questions I see in VO forums on social media. New talents hear about these pay-to-play audition sites...

Every year, I get about a dozen or so brand new clients from various social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter. So start...

Don't ever assume you're not the right fit for a gig! If your agent sent the audition to you, they have confidence in your ability to...

Throughout the long tenure of my voiceover career, I've had a lot of success finding clients through email marketing but it took a while...

When you're searching for a reputable voiceover coach, avoid companies who guarantee success and use buzzwords and phrases like...

Self-directing during a voiceover session with a client can become a costly habit. When you're new at voice acting, it will be tempting...

Just like many industries on social media, you're going to get your fair share of misinformation. For example, one of the biggest myths...

When I was in radio years ago, Clear Channel came along and gobbled up all of the small stations and took the fun out of working in...

So you booked your first agency gig. Congratulations! Here are seven suggestions on what you should and should not do! 1. If the session...

What are pay-to-play sites? These are audition sites, where you pay an annual fee to audition for as many projects as you would like....

Just because you're on vacation, it doesn't mean you can't record an audition or a voiceover project for your client. My wife and I are...

When you're a voice actor, keep your business cards on you at all times. You never know where that next client is going to come from. I...

Getting a professionally produced voiceover demo is an investment, but a ton of work goes into it. I purchase different music tracks and...

So you've done plenty of research and you've decided to start your own voiceover business. How do you find a good voiceover coach? The...

Do you want to keep a client for life? Overdeliver! It works. Here are a few examples; 1. Send your client the recording before the...

Listening is such an essential skill, whether learning the business or when you're recording voiceovers. It should never be taken for...

When starting a career in voiceovers, it's easy to get locked in on recording gear. Buying that shiny microphone will always sound more...

In short, yes! Voiceover demos are your calling card and a must for not only your website but if you want to be considered for talent...

One of the biggest myths in the voiceover business is that you absolutely need a talent agent to succeed. This could not be further from...

Should I Start With Low Rates? When you're starting out in voiceovers, it will be tempting to work pro bono or on the cheap just to win...