VO Pro: The Business of Voice Over and Voice Acting
Episodes
Jen Greenfield Takes Her Moonshot. Routinely.
15 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
My guest today can probably best be described as a force. When she's in the room, you know it. She is a successful voice actor. She helps people ...
8 Strategies To Vet Reputable Coaching & Demo Production
11 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There are currently at the time we’re filming this, allegations against a specific voiceover coach and demo producer. The concerning part of these a...
Linda Bruno: "You Have To Be HUNGRY"
08 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Linda Bruno has been doing voiceover for a hot minute. Since the '90s. She started out with big, big dreams and made it all happen. She's vo...
Wanna GROW Your Voice Over Business? CUT the CRAP!
04 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This time of year, early January, everybody’s all fired up about their New Year’s resolutions. I hate them. But, I understand them. Typically, N...
Jamie Muffett: "I had impotent rage."
02 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jamie Muffett is one of the smartest people in voice-over. The British expat is an audio engineer, voice actor, coach, conference organizer, and podca...
Tina Morasco Has Sat in ALL the Chairs
18 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Agent. Actor. Casting Director. Demo Producer. You name it and Tina Morasco has done it and done it all at the highest levels. We've been friends...
Voice Actors’ Top 5 Biggest Social Media Mistakes
14 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re like most voice actors, you feel an immense amount of pressure to constantly post content on social media, hoping to use that as a strateg...
Craig Williams Has Been in WAY Too Many Helicopters
11 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we talk with voice actor Craig Williams. He's a British expat living and working in Houston, TX. Craig has been in voice over for 7 years ...
Your 6-Point Plan to ROCK VOICE OVER and LIFE in 2024
07 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You have a choice. Keep doing what you’ve been doing and keep getting what you’ve been getting, or decide you’re done with excuses, done with ki...
The 6 BIG Reasons YOU'LL QUIT VO
30 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re a professional voice actor or audiobook narrator, your job is to stay in the game as long as possible. Voiceover is not a long game. It’...
GRATEFUL for AI?!? SURELY YOU MUST BE JOKING!
16 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I've been getting a little discouraged lately about the voiceover business. We are hearing stories of lots of people potentially being allegedl...
An Open Letter to Voices' New CEO: 7 Ways to Make Up with VOs
09 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It’s November and as we stare down the barrel of the Holiday Season, it's clear that 2023 has held more change and transition for the VO busine...
The Rise and FALL of VOICES.com & VOICE123
02 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to remember Voices and Voice123. Both had lives with so much promise, yet cut so short. We had such hopes f...
A Voice Over MASS EXODUS? Will 80% of Voice Actors Be OUT?
26 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Music Radio Creative’s Izabela Russell recently said on their channel that she sees a mass exodus happening in the voice over industry. And while ...
The 5 Biggest LIES in Voice Over & the REAL TRUTHS Behind Them
19 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
One of the biggest problems that folks new to the business coming into voiceover run into as new voice actors is how to separate, how to sort out the ...
Should I Get into Voice Over? 9 CRUCIAL Questions
13 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Several times a week people reach out with the question, “People say I have a nice voice. Should I get into voice over?” And my answer used to be ...
David Ciccarelli OUT! And Why That’s BAD for Voice Actors
05 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Two weeks ago I said that Voices was getting desperate and ten days later they ousted their CEO, David Ciccarelli. I hate to say I told you so, but…...
Is Voice Over Work DRYING UP?!? The 6 BIG CAUSES
28 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As I touched on in my last video, 2023 has been a slow year for voiceover. In fact, this might be the first year in the 21st century that we can hones...
Is PANIC Setting In at Voices.com? 2 Signs
21 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I talk to a lot of people in the voice over industry regularly – voice actors, casting directors, producers, agents. And everyone acknowledges wheth...
This Rate "Guide" Is RIDICULOUS! DO NOT USE IT!
14 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I recently posted on social media a great guide from the website of a well-known coach in this business. And today I call bullsh*t. I'm going to ...
The 7 REAL Reasons You’re Not Booking VO Jobs
07 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Actors, in general, are notoriously bad business people. And statistically, we’re bad a booking work. Even elite voice actors will book 5-10 jobs ou...
Top 7 Myths About Becoming a Pro Voice Actor
31 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Let's face it. There's a lot of B.S. and myths out there about becoming a voice over actor, a professional video actor, and about the voiceo...
Voquent CEO Miles Chicoine: AI's 3 Big Threats to the VO Biz
24 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today, a fascinating discussion with the CEO of UK-based Voquent, one of the major voice over service providers globally about their recent stand agai...
SAG-AFTRA & WGA Strikes: Fighting for HUMANITY in Art
17 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Here, today, right now, those developing generative AI are threatening to put a lot of us out of work. In October of 2020, the World Economic Forum sa...
5 MUST-HAVE Features of Your Voice Over Website
11 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Maybe you’re building your voice over website for the first time. Or maybe you’re redesigning your VO website. How do you design your voiceover we...
VO Freedom Master Plan - "I LOVE THIS PROGRAM!"
06 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This clip is from our VO Freedom Master Plan Coaching Calls and was recorded on August 3, 2023. These testimonials were spontaneous, unsolicited, and ...
9 VO Lessons I Learned in the Gym - NO JOKE!
03 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When you think about it, the gym and the VO booth have more similarities than you might think, and I think the gym is a great metaphor for the booth. ...
SAG-AFTRA Strike: The Most Important Moment in Acting History
20 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
SAG-AFTRA is on strike, and it can be very confusing to non-union actors and voice actors, and those who aren’t actors. Today I’m gonna break do...
Feeling Overwhelmed: Relieve Stress & Simplify Your VO Life
13 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Loneliness. Doubt. Knowledge gaps. Distraction. Overwhelm. Rejection. Voice actors battle these struggles every day and oftentimes they lead to unfocu...
Are You Serving SPAM?!?!? Demystifying Email Deliverability
29 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
One of the biggest objections I hear from voice actors is I don’t want to be spammy in my email marketing. And I get what people are saying here, an...
The ONE Thing that Changes EVERYTHING in VO and LIFE
22 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There’s ONE thing, one hack, one great secret to growing your VO business. And this one thing is so powerful, it works for not only growing your VO ...
Contracts: To Use, or Not To Use... THAT Is the Question...?
08 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we're talking about the importance of using contracts for voice actors and outline the benefits and protections they offer. This episode e...
Overcome Common Objections and BOOK the Gig
25 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Even the most talented freelance creatives…. voice actors, video producers, writers, graphic designers, developers, social media strategists, etc…...
Voices.com Finally CAVES - NAVA Announces fAIr Voices
18 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tim Friedlander, president of NAVA, the National Association of Voice Actors, discusses the recent victory in which Voices dot com amended their terms...
Surviving in VO – Growing Relationships & Income Streams
11 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Over the next five years, one in four jobs is expected to undergo significant changes due to AI, digitization, green energy, and supply chain modifica...
Voice123's Rolf REACTS: Voices.ai & the FUTURE of VO
08 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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Voices.ai Is Here - IS the AI Voices Sky Falling?
27 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
David Ciccerelli and Voices have finally launched their AI product called unshockingly, Voices dot ai. It’s here kids. It’s like the lump of coal ...
Will ChatGPT TAKE OVER Voice Acting?!?!?
20 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
ChatGPT. AI. Text-To-Speech. Speech-To-Speech. Are the digital boogeymen here to decimate our business and take our lunch money? Today, we’ll look s...
GVAA Rate Guide: CRAZY Origin, Present & EXCITING Future Plans
14 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The GVAA Rate Guide creator, David Toback tells the crazy story of how the guide that our industry depends on was an accident, how he founded it with ...
You DESERVE Better Voice Over Rates: Worthiness
06 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do I deserve fair and reasonable, professional rates for my work? You’re either feeling deserving of fair rates or you’re not. Today we’re going...
Get Paid ON TIME: Freelance Billing Practices that WORK
30 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
One of the biggest pains for freelancers and voice actors who work directly with clients is getting paid on time. It seems everyone I know has outstan...
Voice Over Career Suicide – AI, TTS, VO Contracts, & More
16 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we talk with Robert Sciglimpaglia, noted VO attorney and voice actor, who warns us how to avoid bad voice over contracts regarding AI, text to ...
DIY Voice Over Demos – DON’T DO IT!!!
09 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There are lots of coaches here on YouTube, one in particular, and even Voices.com who will tell you how to make your own DIY voice over demo, and I’...
"AI STOLE My Voice!!!" - Voice Actor Remie Michelle Clarke
02 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
One of the scariest aspects of being a voice actor in modern times is AI, artificial intelligence, synthetic voice, and text to speech. Most of the di...
VO Atlanta 2023: NEW THIS YEAR with J Michael Collins
23 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The biggest event in voiceover is coming up. VO Atlanta 2023, new this year, March 23rd through 26th at the Hilton Atlanta Airport, the traditional ve...
WOW! Voices.com NEW Rate Guide vs. GVAA
16 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we’re going to go over Voices' new rate guide and compare it to the GVAA so that you’ll know exactly the differences between the 2 gui...
Top 7 Beginner Voice Over Marketing MISTAKES to Avoid
09 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
One of the most common marketing questions I get from voice actors is, “How do I differentiate myself? How do I set myself apart? How do I make myse...
SHOCKING REAL CALL with an EXPLOITATIVE Voice Over Producer
02 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What you are about to hear is an actual call about an exploitative practice that is too common in our business. It is a prime example of a tiny number...
7 Truths U MUST Know B4 You Get Started in Voice Acting
26 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to 7 TRUTHS U MUST Know B4 You Get Started in Voice Acting. If you’re wondering how to get into voice acting, today’s video is essentially...
How To Drive AMAZING Voice Over Client Experiences
19 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How do you provide an exceptional customer experience? So good that it drives loyalty among your customers and generates repeat business? It all start...
A Dialogue with Voice123: Can We CHANGE the P2Ps?
12 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What if we could really change how the P2Ps work? What if we could have a real dialogue with the people that matter, the decision makers, the policy m...
Voice Over Conferences 2023 CALENDAR: VO Atlanta and More!
05 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
So I thought the first video of the new year would be a good time to lay out the voice over conference 2023 calendar for you, including the big ones l...
Voices.com CHANGES – For The Better or Worse?
22 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In my last video, I Offended Voices.com and Here’s How, David Ciccarelli, the Founder and CEO of Voices, asked me to lay out the facts of my asserti...
I OFFENDED Voices.com. And Here’s WHY…
15 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In my last video, My (No Gear) Voice Over Christmas Wish List, one of my wishes was this: “I wish all of the pay-to-plays were ethical, but the ch...
My (No Gear) Voice Over Christmas WISH List
08 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Christmas is right around the corner and of course this is the time of year voice actors get the steamy undies for all kinds of gear on their Voice Ov...
How To Survive Losing a BIG Client: Voiceover Crisis Management
01 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Crisis management in voice over is crucial to the continuity of your business. I was seven months into my full-time voiceover career and I lost my big...
How Voice Over Saved My Mental Health
24 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I was in a dark place. I had been through a series of jobs for about a year each. I had largely failed at each one of them. I was a single Dad. I was ...
Get Started in Voiceover Work: Choosing Your FIRST Coach
17 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
So, you’ve decided you want to get into voice acting and learn to do voiceovers and maybe even become a professional voice actor one day. Great! As ...
NEW Voices Affiliate Program: BRAZEN. RIDICULOUS. SHAMELESS.
10 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Voices affiliate program, in a new all-time low, now has the unmitigated brazenness to ask you to refer clients, the ones you’ve not gotten from the...
Using Online Casting Sites SMARTLY: 3 Scenarios
03 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I am staunchly against relying on voiceover casting websites as a long-term strategy for growing your business. Note, I said relying on. If the lion’...
Conference Sneak Peek: MAVO 2022 - Mid-Atlantic Voice Over
03 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
MAVO, the mid-Atlantic Voice Over conference is coming up Friday, November 11th through Sunday, November 13th, at the Westin Dulles in the Washington,...
Absolutely CRUSH 2023: Your 3-Step Voice Over Business Plan
27 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Here’s my first prediction for 2023. 2023 will be your year! But only if you have a solid voice over business plan, including a voice over marketing...
Voice Over Jobs Websites – 5 RED FLAGS!
20 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There are tons of voice over websites where you can find voice over jobs for beginners, voice over work for pros, and everything in between. Everyone ...
KILL Your Fear of Rejection and Failure - 8 PROVEN Methods
13 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
George Addair famously said, “Everything you’ve ever wanted is on the other side of fear.” So true for voice actors. When I spoke to almost 70 v...
A Voice Over Marketing Plan Is CRITICAL to Your Voiceover Business
06 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s a cold hard fact: A Voice Over Marketing Plan Is Critical to Your Voiceover Business. Marketing for voice actors is a fraught subject. And most...
How To Go Full Time in Voice Over – 7 Steps
22 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to How To Go Full Time in Voice Over - 7 Steps. When starting a career in voice over, figuring out how to become a voice over artist and make ...
The WORST Thing You Can Do on Fiverr and Voices.com
15 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to Fiverr and Voices.com, and Upwork, there’s one WORST thing you can do to make money online doing voice over work. Today we’ll dis...
5 Career Killers (& 5 Best Practices) EVERY Voice Actor Should Know
08 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to 5 Career Killers EVERY Voice Actor Should Know About. Today we’re going to warn you about 5 ways to damage your voice acting career, thin...
WHY Negotiate Voice Over Rates? The Answer Will STUN You
01 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to voice over rates, one of the biggest questions is, "why negotiate rates"? Negotiating voice over rates is tricky because mo...
3 HARD TRUTHS About Voice Over Agents
25 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hi and welcome back and welcome to the three hardest truths about voiceover agents. And stick around because at the end I'm going to give you a b...
$35,000 of Voice Over in 1 WEEK!!! How I Did It
18 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to How I Booked $35K of Voice Over Work in 1 week. Is there money in voice overs? If your goal is to get paid for voice overs after you open a...
How To Avoid BAD Voice Over Rates: Aggressive Listings & More
11 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to How To Avoid BAD Voice Over Rates, deal with aggressive voice over job listings, how to negotiate voice over rates and when and why in-perp...
Is Voice Over Rigged? What the VO Business SHOULD Be
04 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is my vision for what the voice over business should be. I have a vision for voice over and why this channel exits. Many think that there are voi...
How NOT To Use Linkedin To Find Voice Over Work
28 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to How NOT To Use Linkedin To Find Voice Over Work. When it comes to LinkedIn for voice artists, how not to use LinkedIn is important. These a...
The 3 Biggest Voice Over Website Design ERRORS
21 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we’re talking about the 3 biggest voice over website design errors in the business. Specifically, the most common website strategy errors mos...
Top 3 WORST Sites For Voice Over Work
14 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Here are the Top 3 Worst Sites For Voice Over Work, a list of the 3 worst websites to find voice over jobs, including the worst websites for your voic...
Top 3 Ways to FAIL in Voice Over
07 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today we’re talking about the top 3 ways to fail in voice over. I’ll give you the common ways to fail in the voice over business, the biggest mark...
Do I NEED a Logo for My Voice Over Business?
30 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do I need a logo for my voice over business? Newer voice actors often ask about a logo for my voice over business. Is there any value in a voice actin...
The Number 1 Threat KILLING Your Voice Over Business
23 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The number 1 threat killing your voice over business is not AI in voice over, online voice over casting, are the voice over algorithms stacked against...
How to Handle LOW Voice Over Budgets: 2 REAL EXAMPLES!
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we're going to talk about How to Handle Low Voice Over Budgets and how to handle low budget voice over projects from low-budget voice over...
New Voice Over Marketing Channel
09 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the channel. This is a new voice over marketing and business channel specifically for voice actors. If you’re a voice actor in the first ...