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Jan 32 min read
Thinking Like a Business: Can Actors Actually Do That?
Can actors think like a business? Will that get the way of their craft? Will not doing it doom them to failure? Is there a sweet spot?
Dec 6, 20232 min read
Am I An Artist?
Am I an artist? Are voice actors artists?
May 16, 20232 min read
Get Ahold Of Yourself (and Your Voiceover Business)
Discover the fascinating and ever-changing world of voice-over in this blog. Don't let the industry's weirdness get you down!
Jan 18, 20232 min read
Are you headed in the right direction?
Even Jedi Masters need a friend in their corner...because the VO biz doesn't get easier. You just get better!
Jan 4, 20232 min read
New Mindset for the New Year
Are you ready to set & stick to your 2023 goals? I'm here to help...
Aug 16, 20223 min read
My Voiceover Anxiety
Yes, I have anxiety. Lots of it! How do I manage my anxiety? How have I harnessed the power of my anxiety to improve my voiceover career?
Jun 21, 20223 min read
10 Years As The VO Strategist Taught Me 5 Things
It's been ten years since my first VO Strategist Student. What have I learned since then...?
Apr 19, 20222 min read
I've Got COVID!
I've got COVID! No brain power to blog so enjoy this video of of a student interviewing me about the world of voiceovers!
Apr 12, 20222 min read
Don't Plan! Work!
The season 4 finale of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel kicked me right in the head. Read on to find out why...
Jan 11, 20223 min read
What to Look For In a Mentor
Many aspiring voice actors look for a mentor and that's a pretty good idea. The question is: when and why do you need one?
Dec 21, 20213 min read
Voiceover Advice
As we wind down 2021 and gear up for 2022, here is some voiceover advice to chew on...
Dec 7, 20212 min read
Talent vs. Skill
As a voice actor, how important is talent? How important is skill? Is one more important than the other?
Aug 24, 20213 min read
Wisdom
Let's have a conversation about wisdom. Wisdom, patience, experience. These are things that don't come naturally or quickly...
Aug 10, 20213 min read
Relationships
Relationships can be tricky to establish, nurture, and maintain. The really tough part is how to determine when some relationships must end.
Jul 13, 20212 min read
Shakespeare, Part 2
Last week, my wife and I went to see the Shakespeare in the Park production of 'Merry Wives'. We've never been and it was amazing!
Jul 6, 20213 min read
Ethics
Ethics in the voiceover industry is something that everyone needs to get on the same page about. How can you be an ethical voice actor?
Jun 15, 20212 min read
Disruption
Is disruption in the voiceover industry a good thing, a bad thing, or just a thing? What can you do to avoid disruption?
Jun 1, 20212 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.
Apr 13, 20213 min read
Voice Acting and Rejection – The Not Silent Blog 4/13/21
Rejection is a way of life in the voiceover industry. Recently I saw a social media post regarding a “PFO” email the poster received. PFO...
Mar 9, 20212 min read
Voiceovers and Bottlenecks – The Not Silent Blog – 3/9/21
Bottlenecks in your voiceover business are a common and often addressable challenge. Let’s define the term first, shall we…? Bottleneck –...
Jan 12, 20212 min read
Brad Venable (1977-2021) – The Not Silent Blog 1/12/21
Last week we lost Brad Venable. Brad was a highly skilled and prolific voice actor. Here is his IMDB page to see how many amazing...
Dec 15, 20203 min read
Voiceovers And 2020 – The Not Silent Blog 12/15/20
So…2020. It’s been a helluva year but you don’t need me to tell you that. From a voiceover perspective it’s been interesting. Here’s a...
Nov 24, 20202 min read
Voice Actors And A New Healthcare Option – The Not Silent Blog 11/24/20
There is a new healthcare option just for voice actors. It’s called Healthcare For Voice Actors, the brainchild of In Both Ears voiceover...
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