Picking a Microphone
I chat all things microphones with audio engineer Gillian Pelkonen. We share our favorites + how to choose the best one for you.
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Dec 2, 20221 min read
FREE Download: Voiceover Project Service Guarantee
Want to set your clients up for successful projects? With a service guarantee, you'll never forget to ask the right questions or share...
Nov 22, 20221 min read
Missed the VO Audio 101 with Gillian Pelkonen?
Missed my Audio AMA with Gillian Pelkonen? We talked mics, perfecting your travel rig & answered many more questions live on YouTube...
Nov 17, 20221 min read
NAVA Opens Membership
The National Association of Voice Actors has opened membership. Their offerings include classes, events, health insurance, and more.
Nov 7, 20222 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.
Oct 26, 20221 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 20, 20221 min read
Making Progress
Progress, beyond booking gigs, can be a difficult thing to detect, track, and demonstrate. It’s especially difficult to detect & track...
Oct 5, 20222 min read
Metrics, Analytics, and You
How do you measure your VO success? Let's talk about booking ratios, client engagement, and breaking it down by genre...
Sep 26, 20223 min read
Recommended: Voiceover Groups & Organizations
Looking to join, meet up, or get involved? Here are some groups & organizations that will enhance, elevate, and support your VO career...
Sep 26, 20222 min read
Recommended: Coaches & Demo Producers
Finding a coach or demo producer you trust is so important - here are Tom's recommendations...
Sep 15, 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 7, 20222 min read
Understanding Voiceover Rates - Buyouts
This month, Tom talks buyouts on broadcast vs. non-broadcast jobs, + why you shouldn't fear them!
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?
Aug 2, 20223 min read
How To Improve Your Voiceover Website SEO
Since it's been so long, I thought it would be a good idea to talk about SEO again. What has changed in SEO over the past ten years?
Jul 20, 20221 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 19, 20223 min read
The One Voice Conference is Coming!
Whoo hoo! I'm VERY excited to be presenting at the One Voice Conference in Dallas for the first time. And it's just a few weeks away!
Jul 5, 20223 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...
Jun 28, 20222 min read
Should Voice Actors Send Newsletters?
Should you send newsletters to voice seekers? If so, what should you put in it?
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...?
Jun 14, 20223 min read
What I Learned Teaching Voiceover To Children
I had the pleasure of being a guest artist at OCVTS Grunin Performing Arts Academy. What did I learn from working with kids...?
Jun 7, 20221 min read
Changed for the Better
my dear college friend Stacey Tirro writes a wonderful blog/podcast called 'Changed for the Better' and I am a recent guest. Enjoy!
May 24, 20223 min read
My Sennheiser 416, 6 Years Later
A little over six years ago, I bought a Sennheiser 416 microphone. I blogged a mic shootout and it is by far my most popular blog entry.
May 17, 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 10, 20222 min read
How To Leverage YouTube
It's no secret that when it comes to online marketing, videos rule. What can you do to leverage videos in general and YouTube in particular?
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