Have you heard that you can, “be anything you want to be” and thought to yourself, not really? Chances are you have heard this phrase countless times in speeches and interviews when folks talk about their successes. Dream big, they say. Pursue your passion, they say. Sure, it’s always nice to recognize someone’s success and

I was surprised to see a client mention this to me the other day: “I wanted to say thank you for being so prompt and thorough and ‘on top of it all’ with your responses. That seems to be a rarity in business these days.” A rarity? Really? My surprise was not that I was

So you have your voiceover or voice acting business set up. You have your training done, demos recorded, website up and running, and you’re ready for auditions. Obviously the most critical factor for being hired is your voice. You may have recorded the best audition but before you send it off, there is one thing

Last weekend, I found myself meandering through a music flea market. It wasn’t big. Maybe a dozen tables of mostly scattered used musical instruments, parts, and dusty CDs. As I strolled past the tables adorned with worn-out guitars and faded album covers, I came across a duo passionately promoting their band. Initially indifferent to their

Forget the World: Why Your Voiceover Website Should Reflect You When you’re setting out to build a new website—especially as a voice actor—it’s tempting to want a design that “appeals to everyone.” I hear it all the time in my work as a project manager for Voice Actor Websites that specializes in voice talent: “What

You have worked hard starting your voiceover business. After all of the training, practicing, demos, auditioning, recording, and invoicing, you are proud of your accomplishments and officially calling yourself a voice actor. Those are some big ticket items that cost a lot of money, time, and effort. However, there are some other skills that are

Over nearly 20 years as a voiceover talent, I’ve worked with hundreds of clients. I can count on one hand the number of times a client may have been unpleasant or unprofessional. For the most part, clients value collaboration, respect deadlines, and treat me fairly. But here’s the twist: the biggest challenges I’ve encountered recently

One of the more fun aspects of business development is creating a brand. It’s fun to think about a cool tagline, or a logo that would look good on some swag and that you can have fun promoting. But developing a brand is not easy. You might stumble upon a snappy brand right away. Great!

Listening To This Can Help Your Live-Directed Voiceover Session As a voiceover guy, I accommodate client requests to record my voice in several different ways. Often times I am sent a script with some directions for style, pacing, and other details, and I record on my own in my home studio. However, some projects are

When I was kid, I remember going to my dad’s office in Burlington, MA at the FAA center. He had a desk in the corner overlooking the office plaza. I also remember seeing this sign on his desk and laughing at the time. Yes, his desk was a mess! But years after his passing and

When I hear people tell their tales of unpleasant work situations or client interactions that got out of control, I empathize with them. I’ve been through it too and can relate. Customer service and client relations are not easy. But I also think in the back of my mind that almost every scenario that I

After all of your voiceover coaching, training, you need a voiceover demo! Demos showcase your voice and talent to clients, agents, and casting directors. They are essentially your business card and is the next most important aspect of the voiceover journey (check out my blog on Getting Started In Voiceovers). And just like updating your

Do you find yourself struggling to find the energy and creativity for your business? Are you trying to think of creative marketing solutions, but coming up dry? Having trouble thinking of that next email to send to potential clients, social media post, or blog? Maybe you are stressing about a difficult work situation that you

So you just got your voiceover demos done. Congratulations! If you don’t already have a website, you’re probably thinking of building one. But there are a few things to consider before you start that can impact the site-building process. As a project manager at Voice Actor Websites, I was on a panel discussion with our

Power Surges and Your Voice Over Studio We were enjoying a nice pleasant Christmas day when all of a sudden lights and appliances started to flicker. Out of the corner of my eye, I saw sparks shooting out from a nearby outlet. The smell of burnt electronics filled the air. After a few moments of

Source Connect. If you’re a voiceover, I hope you know what it is. As the pandemic hit this year, studios shut down and talent were forced to scramble with home studio setups. Most voiceover jobs are done from home studio anyways, so for many, this is business as usual.  But for those who work exclusively

Have you auditioned for voicover jobs that you thought were perfect for you, and didn’t land? The world of voiceovers can be funny and frustrating at times. Think of all the auditions that we send out, all in the hopes of landing each and every one. There are some you think you nailed but no call back. And there

So you’re interested in getting started in voiceovers. What is the one burning question about a starting point to voiceovers that you would ask? Think of it. Do you have it? Ok, now, DON’T ask it…yet! If you’re new the voiceover world, do this BEFORE you ask. Your homework! Questions like “How do I get

When you are planning your next project with a voiceover, you are hoping for a good experience. It can be hit or miss sometimes. Many factors go into making an experience positive but there are a few that really stand out for me. These are based on an experience I had with a local contractor.

I’m not much of a writer so making videos has been the way to go for me.  While my regular fun CTVideoQuotes over the past year have added up (posted HERE), I ended up sprinkling in some more informative videos about voiceovers and other topics as the world found its way through the pandemic. One thing I

So, we’ve been through many online meetings through Zoom, Skype, etc., and we’ve seen many folks on TV speaking from their homes. And I’m sure you’ve seen the varying quality with shaky video and garbled audio – this can be a BIG distraction right? Minimize Distractions Now, I am not knocking everyone with general remote

I hope folks have enjoyed my voice quotes this past year. I’m having a lot of fun highlighting the funny and inspiring quotes posted on Facebook, LinkedIn, and other social media pages and bringing them to life a little.  Ever since I started, I wanted to eventually start posting the video version of them.  After

Here is the August collection of daily CTV Voice Quotes!  I’ll continue to randomly select quotes from social media and put them to voice for you and post them on my Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter pages.  Maybe I’ll read one of yours!  Enjoy!  Monthly archives can be found on the right-hand side of the page.

July had some really great social media posts that I put to voice.  These are all posted on my Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter pages.   Check them out below! Enjoy! 7-31-2019 – Milford Town Page   7-30-2019 – Rob B.   7-29-2019 – Milford Town Page   7-27-2019 – Josh J.   7-26-2019 – Steve St.

During my weather/skiing broadcast days, creating the forecast was one thing, but bringing it to life through the microphone was an incredibly fun challenge, and that passion carried over into voiceover work.  I get a kick out of reading all of the funny and positive quotes on Facebook, LinkedIn, etc.  So I figured I would

During my weather/skiing broadcast days, creating the forecast was one thing, but bringing it to life through the microphone was an incredibly fun challenge, and that passion carried over into voiceover work.  I get a kick out of reading all of the funny and positive quotes on Facebook, LinkedIn, etc.  So I figured I would

I’ve been following the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) for over 25 years.  Just as in any sport, a lot more goes into “just throwing a ball” for example.  In NASCAR, there are many components and behind-the-scenes aspects go into a fast car. Teamwork, technical precision, engineering, data analysis, endurance, marketing, risk

During my weather/skiing broadcast days, creating the forecast was one thing, but bringing it to life through the microphone was an incredibly fun challenge, and that passion carried over into voiceover work.  I get a kick out of reading all of the funny and positive quotes on Facebook, LinkedIn, etc.  So I figured I would

During my weather/skiing broadcast days, creating the forecast was one thing, but bringing it to life through the microphone was an incredibly fun challenge, and that passion carried over into voiceover work.  I get a kick out of reading all of the funny and positive quotes on Facebook, LinkedIn, etc.  So I figured I would

During my weather/skiing broadcast days, creating the forecast was one thing, but bringing it to life through the microphone was an incredibly fun challenge, and that passion carried over into voiceover work.  I get a kick out of reading all of the funny and positive quotes on Facebook, LinkedIn, etc.  So I figured I would

When I mention that I do voiceover work, a very common question follows….”How did you get into voiceovers?” Well, it just so happened to be…weather. Yup, weather. Let me explain. Years back when I served in the Air Force, I worked first as an aircraft maintainer, but then later as a weather forecaster. I provided