So you want to get into voiceovers?First, let me say that I’m a voice talent who only markets myself. I don’t teach, mentor, coach, or hire other voice talent. Since I am a firm believer in the mindset that it is better to give than receive, I write this blog specifically to answer questions and help others achieve their dream of […]Read MoreConsidering a WhisperRoom for your voiceover studio?After recording voiceover scripts for years while standing in dark, unventilated, small closets, building a soundproof studio was a dream come true! As you can see in the picture below, my WhisperRoom is large component of the studio, both in size and function. I LOVE it and feel that it is a key selling point […]Read MoreThinking about starting a voiceover career?The following message was left as a comment to my post The feel-good voiceover blog of the summer! I copied the message exactly as I received it because I felt the answers to the questions deserved to be their own entry. I’ve been considering launching into this field—and really want to know what it takes […]Read MoreThe feel-good voiceover blog post of the summer!In a world…. When the legendary voice talent Don LaFontaine uttered those famous words on a movie trailer, you would be ready to go to a quiet, dark theater to escape — escape the weather, escape obligations, and escape the chattering voice in your head. That inner voice can be especially critical to a […]Read MoreUsing my iPad in my voiceover recording studioRecently, the talented voice actor Paul Strikwerda asked a question on the highly active discussion board of the LinkedIn Working Voice Actor group about using an e-reader in his recording booth. I decided to re-purpose my answers to Paul’s question into this post. My iMac computer is outside of my WhisperRoom recording booth. I have […]Read More7 voiceover lessons from my surfing instructorVOICE2010, the international conference for voiceover talent held in Los Angeles, has ended, and the participants have gone home. I appreciated reading blog updates from other voice talent all the more since I wasn’t there. My travel budget this spring was spent instead on a trip with Drew to Hawaii. However, I was reminded of […]Read More3Cs? Make that *4Cs* of Branding Illustrated by Barry ManilowSuccess leaves clues. Yesterday, I analyzed Barry Manilow as a brand to offer clues to voice talent about marketing your personal brand to your clients. He has defined his core product, offers consistent results, and embraces constant improvement. Today, I realized I forgot the last and most defining C in the branding process. As you […]Read More3 Cs of Branding Illustrated by Barry ManilowBarry Manilow. Paris. Both are iconic brands that exude love and romance. Can you sum up your voice-over brand in a few short words? Since 1993, I’ve traveled to over a dozen cities from London to Las Vegas just to see Barry Manilow in concert. I’ve seen him perform 51 times, including his newest show […]Read MoreAnother voice talent meet-upAn amazing trend is emerging in my voice-over career. For the second time in 2 weeks, I’ve had the immense pleasure of meeting some fellow voice talents. In fact, both occasions occurred on a Monday evening dinner at an Italian restaurant. See? Amazing! First, Drew and I met our friend Dave Courvoisier during our trip […]Read MoreWhat happens in VegasThe catchy TV ads for Las Vegas tourism caution you: What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas. A banner at the airport reminds you of that slogan as you head to your departure gate. What happens in any place I travel stays there…..UNTIL I get home. When Drew and I travel, we never post anything […]Read More