Summer’s almost over and it’s time to start putting your voice over plans in gear! If you can find at least 30 daily minutes of free time you can start a voice over business or money hobby while still working a full-time job. Many people can do this comfortably during lunch or on breaks. Your…
My Inside Voice Over video last week on talent caused quite a stir. Thanks for all the positive comments. I’ve got more for you about talent this week as I explore how to become a master voice talent. Have you read Malcom Gladwell’s book “Outliers”? Gladwell says, what really makes a world class performer is…
This week, inspired by the Olympics, I have a lot to say about talent. How do you know if you have the talent for voice over? How do you know if you will embarrass yourself or waste your time and money trying to get started? Look, some people are just not cut out for voiceovers….
Ever wonder if you should change your name for your voice over career? Many people do. Changing your name means extra paperwork and if you decide to do it legally, it means LOTS of extra paperwork (and some hefty lawyers fees as well.) It used to be that unusual, ethnic names worked against talent and…
I wonder if you truly appreciate the awesome power of your voice. As you develop it on your voice-over journey, you’ll (hopefully) make your clients a lot of money. I was once shocked to learn that a direct response TV commercial I did for Topsy Tail, a pony tail gizmo, made the client over $50…