VO Websites and Hosting
Thanks to Karlyn who emailed us asking for advice on VO Websites and Hosting. Before I share some great resources and tips, let’s talk about WHY you even need a VO website. WHY HAVE A VO WEBSITE?The main […]
Nobody Told Me THIS About Voice Over (Part 2)
If you missed Part One of this series, click HERE to catch up! Here are a few more things I wish someone had told me before I started my voiceover career—and some of the misconceptions […]
Nobody Told Me THIS About Voice Over (Part 1)
I thought it’d be fun to share a few things no one told me before I started in voiceover—along with some of the misconceptions I hear from people just getting into […]
How to Determine & Negotiate a VO Commercial Rate (Non-Union)
Determining appropriate rates, understanding industry standards, and negotiating with clients are some of the top questions I hear from voice actors. And honestly? It can feel overwhelming—because every genre and […]
The BIGGEST ROIs in my VO Career
If you’ve ever been to a voice over conference, you understand the overwhelm that can set in. Everything – every class, every demo, every action seems urgently necessary. After going on 15 years as […]
VOG + LIVE ANNOUNCE RATES
One of the hardest voice over jobs to quote isn’t a commercial, an explainer, or an eLearning project.It’s Voice of God (VOG) and Live Announce work. And here’s why… Two events might sound […]
Looking for a VO Agent?
Today, we have a question from one of you. At the end of each email newsletter, there’s a question. “Hi! I’m a voice actor looking for direction on_______.” Shelley emailed asking:Hi! […]
10 Lessons from Ad Agencies
What are Ad Agencies looking for?How do they work?Do they use AI in their casting?What gets their attention? We cover all this and more with the help of some great ad agency pros. During VO […]
What does OTT mean + other VO terms
Have you come across a word in an audition breakdown or on the GVAA rate guide and wondered, “What does that mean?” I’m going to cover a BUNCH of them in this email today! This […]
You Sound Like a Voice Actor…and That’s the Problem
There’s a great irony in voice over: You sound exactly like yourself everywhere…except in your recording environment. That read you’re struggling with at the mic?It would probably sound just fine if you were saying […]