top of page
Search


The Voice Over 2025 Tax-Filing Hack
This year, I found myself dealing with a bit of a tax twist—and I want to share what I learned to help you avoid the same confusion...
Feb 263 min read

Voice Over Rates in 2025: Navigating a Changing Landscape
let’s talk about the state of the voiceover industry from a rates perspective, look at what’s affecting rates, and figure out what we can do
Jan 275 min read


How Much?
Subscribe on YouTube for the latest... Financial Literacy For Voice Actors Anne & I had yet another fantastic conversation, this time...
Jul 30, 20241 min read


Creatives Suck At Money: Why?
Why creatives struggle with finances and how to succeed in the arts without the 'starving artist' label. Master money and creativity!
Mar 6, 20243 min read


Why Are We So Scared Of Money?
Why are we so scared of money, especially as a performer? How can we overcome our fear of money and develop a healthy relationship it!
Aug 2, 20232 min read


It's Tax Season!
Taxes are anything but simple when you’re running a voiceover business. I’m sharing the ways I prepare for tax season all year long...
Mar 15, 20232 min read


Why I Love Working from Home
I've been working-from-home for over 17 years. But am I truly an expert? Read on for my tips & tricks so you can decide for yourself...
Mar 1, 20233 min read


Getting Political (VO Style)
I've been hesitant to take on political work...until now. Get ready for the 2023 election cycle with me & hear my first political spot.
Nov 7, 20222 min read


Read Before You Voice
Pay attention to the content of scripts you voicing! We audition all day, but how often do we stop to analyze the text...
Oct 26, 20221 min read

Voice Acting & Your Worth
Need a quick refresher on knowing your worth as a voice actor? It all starts with discovering the 3 P's of your VO biz...
Sep 15, 20221 min read

Understanding Voiceover Rates - Buyouts
This month, Tom talks buyouts on broadcast vs. non-broadcast jobs, + why you shouldn't fear them!
Sep 7, 20222 min read

FREE Download: Cash Flow Tracking Template
Do you have no idea where your VO money is going? With a Cash Flow Tracking Sheet, you can track every penny that goes into and out of...
Jul 21, 20221 min read


Understanding Voiceover Rates, Part 1
What's a buyout, a rebuy, perpetuity, conflicts, and exclusivity? In this two-part blog, we will answer those questions and more...
Jul 5, 20223 min read


5 More Money Tips For Voiceover Freelancers
about five years ago I shared 10 voiceover tips for voice actors. I figured it's time to share some more!
May 17, 20223 min read


How to Prepare for Filing Your Taxes
It's never too early to prepare for filing your taxes. What can you do to get ahead of the game?
Jan 18, 20222 min read


Revisions
I've been recording a lot of revisions lately. But first, let's make sure we're on the same page about what "revisions" means...
Nov 9, 20213 min read


Landing An Agent, Part 2
Since the voiceover industry has changed so much, I thought it would be a good idea to revisit the concept of landing an agent.
Oct 12, 20214 min read

Backstage Buys Voice123
Backstage, an entertainment industry magazine and casting site, just acquired the online casting site Voice123. What does this mean...?
Sep 14, 20213 min read


How Important Is Your Audition?
Obviously your voiceover audition is important, but exactly how important is it? And why?
Aug 17, 20213 min read


What Kind of Agent Reps You?
What kind of voiceover agent represents you? Are they fighting tooth & nail to get you industry rates and fair terms?
Aug 3, 20213 min read


The New VO Strategist Blog!
Welcome to the new VO Strategist Blog! Well, it's not exactly new. The content is exactly the same now it's parked at VOStrategist.com/blog.
Jun 1, 20212 min read


Voiceovers and the SEP-IRA – The Not Silent Blog 4/20/21
Do you have a SEP-IRA? Do you even know what one is? Let’s zoom out for a sec for an IRA refresher… An IRA, or Individual Retirement...
Apr 20, 20213 min read


Voiceovers and the 1099 – The Not Silent Blog 3/16/21
The 1099 form is often confusing for voice actors filing their taxes for the first time. Here is some 1099 101… If you earn more than...
Mar 16, 20212 min read

Voiceovers and Transparency – The Not Silent Blog 02/09/21
Here is a lesson in transparency… Last week Matt DuBois, founder of Voice Casting Hub and Voiceovers.com created this post in a social...
Feb 9, 20213 min read
bottom of page