VO Talent: You’d Probably Do More Of This If You Were Auditioning On-Camera
Because the deal flow in voice over is so much more in quantity than is the deal flow in on-camera, you might be coming up short in one critical area.…
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Here’s One Weird Slating Trick That Will Help You Pace Your Performances
When we audition, we also slate our work.
And often, we slate, then go right on and perform our audition.
That procedure can have a harmful unintent…
Here’s How To Get Over The Loneliness Of VO Work
It's no secret that voice over talent spend a lot of time by themselves.
It's rare that we get to go to a studio for an audition these days, and even…
Don’t Use ROI As A Measurement Too Soon. Use This Instead: ROS
Every time I launch a new edition of my training programs, I'm sure to get this question:
"So, if I buy your training, how soon will I make my money …
The More Accurate And Agile You Are, The More Profitable You’ll Be
I was presented with yet another example of a perfectionist client getting in their own way.
Letting that perfection get it the way of progress. Of s…
People Can’t See You If There’s Something In The Way
After leading an on-mic workout for my Pros, and a long day's work on my business, I thought I'd catch up on episodes of The Voice I'm behind on.
And…
I’m So Thankful…For You.
Short and sweet today...I simply want to take a few minutes, on video, so the whole world will know...
...how thankful I am for you.
Allow me a few …
Lightbulb Moment: Your Destination Versus Your Journey
I follow Steve Kamb of nerdfitness.com like nobody's business. He's so smart and so insightful.
And he's a really great guy, who has lifehacking as o…
It’s Not The Equipment. It’s How You Use It.
One of the most commonly asked questions I get these days is, "What camera do you use to shoot these videos? They look great!"
(Which recently suppla…
Something I’m Working On: Avoiding “Equating”
In trying to help people, I've noticed I'm doing something that I need to stop doing.
I do want to help, but I don't need to always "tie in" someone …
One Easy Way To Avoid The Juice Jacking Hack
Yet another way for hackers to get into your phone.
Yep.
It's like water on a rock with hackers, isn't it.
But there's an easy way to avoid this pa…
Your Lock. Their Key. Who Knew?
I was supposed to have an hour long session with one of my Pros today, helping him prepare for his commercial demo recording session.
It was cut shor…
Our Extremely Short Supply Of Positive Feedback
I'm just going to make a declaration, here and now:
I love Janel Scott, an actor from Arizona.
She made me feel so good this past weekend, I was dow…
One Step Further In “There’s No Shame In Not Knowing”
I couldn't wait to get home the night I shot this video.
Something struck me at an organizational meeting for a volunteer group I'm in that I think e…
Is The Microphone In The New Apple 16″ MacBook Pro Really Studio-Quality?
When Apple recently announced their new MacBook Pro, one particular feature caused my inbox to blow up.
It was about a claim Apple made about the qua…
Don’t Be Worried. Simply Own Your Space On Stage.
A couple of upcoming events I want you to know about, and today's video ties in to what you'll learn at these events.
This Wednesday, November 20st a…
Things Are Going To Go Terribly Wrong. Guaranteed.
You'd think a company as revered and experienced as Disney is could get through a launch of a product without much difficulty.
I mean, hey...they lau…
I Don’t Care About Signal Strength.
Getting a college degree used to be a very very big deal.
Not just for the knowledge one would gain, but also for the "stamp of approval" you'd get f…
New Level? New Devil.
As we continue our journey towards the future, the rules we rely on for our lives are going to change.
The metrics for success will change and grow a…
Getting The Most Out Of Learning: Three Things To Not Say To Yourself
Recently, I did a video that had three tips on what to do to get the most out of any training session.
I was reminded of another three statements you…