Take a look at your last ten voice-over jobs – or, if you are just starting out, think about another business venture you had that was successful, or even your solid friendships. You may find that the “secret” to that success is as simple as ASF: Ask Show Up Follow Up Sales experts talk frequently […]

Want more Voice-Over success in 2013? Join the club. So do you have a plan, or a Plan with a capital P? The difference is in the HOW and the when - and activation energy.

"Designer voice talents" make a client's work easier, and the final product something to be really proud of. And that pays off, in many ways, in the long run. That's the value.

There are so many roles to play in the business of voice-over, it can be hard to get back in touch with the basics - the love of simply bringing words to life. That's the easy fun of it - and the rest? We can find some fun there too.

Two weeks from now I’ll be back with fellow Voice Talents, this time in Charlotte, NC. My name is Randye and I am a frequent faffer. (everybody all together: “Hi, Randye!”) Why? Why spend hard-earned voiceover income on plane fare, hotel lodging, and a registration fee? WIIFM? (“What’s in it for me….?”) Oh, so much. […]

I recently heard from one of my agents, someone who represents me in Chicago. We hadn’t had any contact in awhile, so I was checking in to see if we should “break up” or not. You know. Weeding. What she said was both reaffirming and a wake-up reminder: The reaffirming part: “You are an amazing […]

When you go that extra mile for your voice over client?you strengthen your relationship. And you may see some awesome new scenery along the way

What is the “sound” first impression of your business? When a potential customer calls on the phone, accesses that explainer video on you-tube, or takes your virtual tour, do they hear the quality you want them to feel? That’s the question for many small businesses, who don’t budget for a professional welcome or on-hold message…

Sure, Voice Talents communicate all day - but often to imagined listeners, while we are alone in our VO studios. Yes, we have facebook, skype, google + hangouts, twitter, e-mail and (oh yeah) the phone...but there's nothing like gathering together, face-to-face, to learn, laugh, gather inspiration and revel in the collective energy of one of the most amazing work communities ever: voice over professionals.

Are your voice over clients always "right"? This much I do know. The client has the right to ask you to voice the project any way they want. It is their baby, their vision. And then? Trust leads to more teamwork.

Contrary to what some of my friends think, I do not live, breathe and think Voice-overs 24 hours a day. In fact, one of my favorite things about this business (and I've been making a living at it for over 2 decades...yeah, I'm that old...) is that it has given me the flexibility to work in other aspects of my life, as things unfold. And - those things contribute to making me a better, more well-rounded, voice talent.

My first billboard for NBC! What a pleasure to be directed and produced by the fabulous Bill Rock, who has been one of the voices of NBC for years and is one of the voice-over greats. I pinned his studio on Pinterest on my "Great Places to Record Audio" Board.

Voice acting, creative journeys, and how insatiable curiosity and love of communication add to your value as a voice talent and more! Interview with Best Ever You Network. - also got around to my book Ben Behind His Voices!

So you wanna be in voice overs? Yes. Well, read up, person with that lovely voice. Just check the archives at voiceoverXtra, Edge Studio, or any of the number of fab VO blogs out there, and you'll get the truth: becoming a professional voice over talent takes lots of training, hard work, marketing, creating business goals, scheduling action steps, investments of time and money, and an effort to always think ahead.

Wow! I just got named to voice123’s Survey of Top 5 Most Influential Voice-Over Writers in 2011!

Voice Over Talents almost always have a background that includes music, improv, broadcast, and/or stage/TV/film acting. In my case...well, I guess it's all of the above! After 15 years in full-time radio, I left to focus on voiceovers (well, there were other reasons, but let's just leave it at that for now) and when I look back - as with any relationship - I mostly remember the fun times.

Hide your radio background to be a Voice Talent! It ain't necessarily so! Seven things we learn from years in radio that actually make us better voice talents.