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Over the weekend, I couldn't help but notice the Fiverr cultists attacking a well-known and successful voice actor on another social...

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....

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...

Clients from all over the globe are seeking voice talents to lend a voice to their projects. Commercials, narrations, IVR prompts, promos...

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...

You would think that most voiceover coaches were practicing what they teach. It seems like a no-brainer, right? However, you would be...

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...

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...

The extra mile is a mark of excellence! It discloses your level of dedication, determination to earn repeat business, and willingness to...

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...

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...

Whether it's a commercial or narration project, I always try to pull a personal experience out of my performance. This should be...

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...

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...

Success in the voiceover business doesn't always mean immediately finding your actual niche. This can take a couple of years to establish...

Based on my thirty years of experience in voiceovers, Wednesday and Thursday remain the best days of the week to call and email potential...

Do you think a four-star restaurant chef panicked over the new McDonald’s value menu? Can you picture them in the kitchen sweating...

Having success in the voiceover business doesn't mean you need 100 clients. Sure, you may end up working with 100 clients throughout your...

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....

There are a few misconceptions about voiceover coaching and how it's only tailored to newcomers in the business. That is hardly the case....