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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...

"How do I get started?" I hear this question every day and it's a good one. Simple. By getting started. I know this sounds like a...

What the heck is a spec spot? It's a radio term for producing a fictitious commercial for a client as a way to persuade them to buy...

I want to take you back to the early 90's when I booked my very first voiceover gig. It was a tag for a law firm commercial. Short and...

There's no question that a voiceover demo is your calling card. Talent agencies and production companies will always ask for one when you...

Voiceover forums on Facebook and Linkedin can be a decent place to start when you're considering a voiceover career but they are not a...

If you're emailing potential VO buyers, make sure the subject header is a question and close your email with a question. For example, in...

In 1984, a health teacher at the high school told me I would never amount to anything. And more than once. I considered it a form of...

When you start an exciting journey like voice acting, occasionally, you may run into a couple of naysayers who will attempt to discourage...

Last week, I had a 2-hour directed voiceover session with my Honeywell client and it went great! It gave me some good blog ideas for when...

2022 is just around the corner. All of the advertising trends suggest that it will be a terrific year for voiceover! So if you've been...

While voiceover coaching is imperative to having a chance to succeed in the voiceover business, it's also a good idea to take advantage...

When you surround yourself with inspiring people, amazing things tend to happen. It makes such a difference to have people in your life...

Yesterday I booked a voiceover gig from a new client via my talent agent. The client said she was impressed that I did MORE THAN ONE TAKE...