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Terry Daniel
Jan 24, 20222 min read
Your Next Client Could Be Sitting Next To You
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...
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Terry Daniel
Jan 23, 20221 min read
Voiceover Demo Production
Getting a professionally produced voiceover demo is an investment, but a ton of work goes into it. I purchase different music tracks and...
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Terry Daniel
Jan 22, 20221 min read
How Do I Find A Good Voiceover Coach?
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...
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Terry Daniel
Jan 22, 20221 min read
How To Keep A Voiceover Client For Life!
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...
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Terry Daniel
Jan 20, 20221 min read
The Lost Art Of Listening
Listening is such an essential skill, whether learning the business or when you're recording voiceovers. It should never be taken for...
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Terry Daniel
Jan 19, 20221 min read
It's The Acting That Gets You Hired!
When starting a career in voiceovers, it's easy to get locked in on recording gear. Buying that shiny microphone will always sound more...
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Terry Daniel
Jan 18, 20222 min read
Do I Need A Professional Voiceover Demo?
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...
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Terry Daniel
Jan 16, 20222 min read
Voiceover Success Without a Talent Agent
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...
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Terry Daniel
Jan 14, 20222 min read
How Much Is My Voice Worth?
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...
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Terry Daniel
Jan 11, 20221 min read
How Do I Get Started In Voiceovers?
"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...
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Terry Daniel
Jan 10, 20221 min read
Creating Spec Spots
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...
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Terry Daniel
Jan 9, 20223 min read
Too Many Attorneys in the Kitchen
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...
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Terry Daniel
Jan 7, 20221 min read
Demos: The Importance of Having Original Content
There's no question that a voiceover demo is your calling card. Talent agencies and production companies will always ask for one when you...
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Terry Daniel
Jan 5, 20221 min read
Voiceover Forums
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...
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Terry Daniel
Jan 4, 20221 min read
Voiceover Email Marketing Tip
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...
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Terry Daniel
Jan 4, 20222 min read
You'll Never Amount To Anything!
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...
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Terry Daniel
Jan 1, 20222 min read
Don't Feed The Naysayer
When you start an exciting journey like voice acting, occasionally, you may run into a couple of naysayers who will attempt to discourage...
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Terry Daniel
Dec 24, 20211 min read
Live Directed Voiceover Session Tips
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...
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Terry Daniel
Dec 22, 20211 min read
Preparing for a Voiceover Career in 2022
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...
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