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David H. Lawrence XVII
Voice over is a heroes' journey. Make it your journey. Actor, voice talent and storytelling coach David H. Lawrence XVII takes you on a journey each episode into the art, commerce, science and mindset of voice over as a performing art, and as a profession and business. Presented by VOHeroes.com.
Hey there, hero!
If you find yourself looking at how those you know (or you) are really good at coming up with dreams in life, goals to be fulfilled and destinations they (or you) would like to arrive at in life…
…but they (or you) never quite get to some, or many, or most, or almost all of them…
…remember that the easiest part is to use that creative energy in your makeup and simply envision those dreams, goals and destinations.
Finding oneself complaining that one never gets anywhere in life might just boil down to being super diligent about the second half of the title phrase of this episode. Execution. Persistence. The work.
And often, all one needs is a reminder: Work the work. One can’t just dream the dream.
Let’s look at this simple connection in this episode.
Do you know people like that? Might that someone sometimes be…you (I know that, sometimes, it can be me!)? Let me know in the comments below.
REQUEST: Please join this video's conversation and see the full episode on VOHeroes, where the comments are moderated and civil, at https://voheroes.com/the-dream-is-seductive-the-pursuit-is-productive/
Acting #Voice #VoiceOver #Performance #Productivity #Tips #Art #Commerce #Science #Mindset #Success #Process #Options #BestPractices #Marketing
Want to be a better VO talent, actor or author? Here’s how I can help you...
...become a VO talent (or a more successful one):
https://voheroes.com/start
...become an audiobook narrator on ACX (if you’re an actor or VO talent):
https://acxmasterclass.com/
...narrate your own book (if you’re an author):
https://narrateyourownbook.com/
...have the most effective pop filter (especially for VO talent):
https://mikesock.com/
...be off-book faster for on-camera auditions and work (memorize your lines):
https://rehearsal.pro/
...master beautiful audiobook and podcast audio in one drag and drop move on your Mac:
https://audiocupcake.com/
The VOHeroes Podcast is heroically built with:
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Hey there, hero!
Not everything we undertake is a complete success.
But we also rarely walk away with a complete and utter failure, with no takeaways whatsoever.
If you attempt something, try to learn something, stretch outside your comfort zone and find that not everything worked out perfectly…consider taking a moment and doing what I call a “win audit”.
There’s always some takeaway (or several) that you can learn from, be happy with and enumerate that help you keep things in perspective, and help you remember that even a partial win is valuable, and even a partial failure is a learning opportunity.
How do you view the partial wins? What’s your frame of reference if things don’t work out perfectly? How do you avoid beating yourself up as opposed to looking for the tiny wins in life’s less-than-perfect results? Let me know in the comments below.
REQUEST: Please join this video's conversation and see the full episode on VOHeroes, where the comments are moderated and civil, at https://voheroes.com/consider-a-win-audit-instead/
Acting #Voice #VoiceOver #Performance #Productivity #Tips #Art #Commerce #Science #Mindset #Success #Process #Options #BestPractices #Marketing
Want to be a better VO talent, actor or author? Here’s how I can help you...
...become a VO talent (or a more successful one):
https://voheroes.com/start
...become an audiobook narrator on ACX (if you’re an actor or VO talent):
https://acxmasterclass.com/
...narrate your own book (if you’re an author):
https://narrateyourownbook.com/
...have the most effective pop filter (especially for VO talent):
https://mikesock.com/
...be off-book faster for on-camera auditions and work (memorize your lines):
https://rehearsal.pro/
...master beautiful audiobook and podcast audio in one drag and drop move on your Mac:
https://audiocupcake.com/
The VOHeroes Podcast is heroically built with:
BuddyBoss | LearnDash | DreamHost | SamCart | TextExpander | Buz...
Hey there, hero!
Richard Bach once said, "Argue for your limitations and, sure enough, they're yours."
Wow…does that resonate with me.
And I hear examples all the time…from my students, my colleagues and my peers.
People can convince themselves of almost anything, and they often do.
I hope you check on all the assumptions you have taken as gospel, and in this episode, I want to help remind you to question the “facts” you “know” about yourself.
Do you question your limiting beliefs? Do you ask whether what you tell yourself is actually true? How do you combat this and give yourself more options? Let me know in the comments below.
REQUEST: Please join this video's conversation and see the full episode on VOHeroes, where the comments are moderated and civil, at https://voheroes.com/on-arguing-for-your-limitations/
Acting #Voice #VoiceOver #Performance #Productivity #Tips #Art #Commerce #Science #Mindset #Success #Process #Options #BestPractices #Marketing
Want to be a better VO talent, actor or author? Here’s how I can help you...
...become a VO talent (or a more successful one):
https://voheroes.com/start
...become an audiobook narrator on ACX (if you’re an actor or VO talent):
https://acxmasterclass.com/
...narrate your own book (if you’re an author):
https://narrateyourownbook.com/
...have the most effective pop filter (especially for VO talent):
https://mikesock.com/
...be off-book faster for on-camera auditions and work (memorize your lines):
https://rehearsal.pro/
...master beautiful audiobook and podcast audio in one drag and drop move on your Mac:
https://audiocupcake.com/
The VOHeroes Podcast is heroically built with:
BuddyBoss | LearnDash | DreamHost | SamCart | TextExpander | Buz...
Hey there, hero!
My buddy Michael Kostroff asks some pretty thought-provoking questions.
His course, auditionpsych101, is filled with such questions, and even some controversial but very useful answers…
…even if you’re not an actor. And the title of this podcast episode is one of them.
You may have, given recent events, decided that you’re done with the performance side of your professional life.
You’re tired. You’re over all this. You’re out.
Or, you may have doubled down and told yourself that you’re not going to let the changes in your industry defeat you.
I’d love to know.
How are you feeling about the way your particular industry has evolved? Is it giving you joy any more? Are you adapting, or just irritated? Or something inbetween? Let me know in the comments below.
REQUEST: Please join this video's conversation and see the full episode on VOHeroes, where the comments are moderated and civil, at https://voheroes.com/kostroff-asks-are-you-in-an-abusive-relationship-with-your-career/
Acting #Voice #VoiceOver #Performance #Productivity #Tips #Art #Commerce #Science #Mindset #Success #Process #Options #BestPractices #Marketing
Want to be a better VO talent, actor or author? Here’s how I can help you...
...become a VO talent (or a more successful one):
https://voheroes.com/start
...become an audiobook narrator on ACX (if you’re an actor or VO talent):
https://acxmasterclass.com/
...narrate your own book (if you’re an author):
https://narrateyourownbook.com/
...have the most effective pop filter (especially for VO talent):
https://mikesock.com/
...be off-book faster for on-camera auditions and work (memorize your lines):
https://rehearsal.pro/
...master beautiful audiobook and podcast audio in one drag and drop move on your Mac:
https://audiocupcake.com/
The VOHeroes Podcast is heroically built with:
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Hey there, hero!
When the audience looks at the end result of what we create, there are some interesting impressions they might walk away with.
They might think that it’s an incredibly difficult undertaking with a huge amount of effort - like with a 10 or 20 hour audiobook that’s never recorded in one fell swoop, but in a series of lovely sessions that are much easier to accomplish.
They might think that it’s easy - like when a skilled actor, voice talent or writer makes it look effortless, but they are working much harder than they are letting on.
The truth may be very, very different than what the end result appears to be.
What assumptions do you make when you see a finished product? What assumptions have you been disabused of as you learn your craft? Let me know in the comments below.
REQUEST: Please join this video's conversation and see the full episode on VOHeroes, where the comments are moderated and civil, at https://voheroes.com/is-it-as-hard-as-it-looks-or-as-easy-as-it-looks/
Acting #Voice #VoiceOver #Performance #Productivity #Tips #Art #Commerce #Science #Mindset #Success #Process #Options #BestPractices #Marketing
Want to be a better VO talent, actor or author? Here’s how I can help you...
...become a VO talent (or a more successful one):
https://voheroes.com/start
...become an audiobook narrator on ACX (if you’re an actor or VO talent):
https://acxmasterclass.com/
...narrate your own book (if you’re an author):
https://narrateyourownbook.com/
...have the most effective pop filter (especially for VO talent):
https://mikesock.com/
...be off-book faster for on-camera auditions and work (memorize your lines):
https://rehearsal.pro/
...master beautiful audiobook and podcast audio in one drag and drop move on your Mac:
https://audiocupcake.com/
The VOHeroes Podcast is heroically built with:
BuddyBoss | LearnDash | DreamHost | SamCart | TextExpander | Buz...
Hey there, hero!
This George Strait song title was shared with me for the first time in my life by a fellow VO talent at a mixer last night.
Thanks, Nadia Ahern.
Mind blown. In a quiet, satisfying way.
And a great reminder of what an awesome choice we’ve all made.
Do you sometimes need to remind yourself of the fun of being a creative? Let me know in the comments below.
REQUEST: Please join this video's conversation and see the full episode on VOHeroes, where the comments are moderated and civil, at https://voheroes.com/i-aint-here-for-a-long-time-im-here-for-a-good-time/
Acting #Voice #VoiceOver #Performance #Productivity #Tips #Art #Commerce #Science #Mindset #Success #Process #Options #BestPractices #Marketing
Want to be a better VO talent, actor or author? Here’s how I can help you...
...become a VO talent (or a more successful one):
https://voheroes.com/start
...become an audiobook narrator on ACX (if you’re an actor or VO talent):
https://acxmasterclass.com/
...narrate your own book (if you’re an author):
https://narrateyourownbook.com/
...have the most effective pop filter (especially for VO talent):
https://mikesock.com/
...be off-book faster for on-camera auditions and work (memorize your lines):
https://rehearsal.pro/
...master beautiful audiobook and podcast audio in one drag and drop move on your Mac:
https://audiocupcake.com/
The VOHeroes Podcast is heroically built with:
BuddyBoss | LearnDash | DreamHost | SamCart | TextExpander | Buz...
Hey there, hero!
I was just on a call with a potential VO client, and the conversation got around to limiting beliefs in general, and in particular, those excuses we come up with so we don’t have to try.
This is nothing new. People have been afraid of failure since humans became humans.
We look at the potential for failure, and then spend a lot of time creating a story or seven around why we can just take a nap instead.
It’s risky to try something new.
So what stories are you telling yourself so you don’t even need to try something new? So you don’t have to even come close to risking failure? Let me know in the comments below.
REQUEST: Please join this video's conversation and see the full episode on VOHeroes, where the comments are moderated and civil, at https://voheroes.com/what-fairy-tales-are-you-telling-yourself/
Acting #Voice #VoiceOver #Performance #Productivity #Tips #Art #Commerce #Science #Mindset #Success #Process #Options #BestPractices #Marketing
Want to be a better VO talent, actor or author? Here’s how I can help you...
...become a VO talent (or a more successful one):
https://voheroes.com/start
...become an audiobook narrator on ACX (if you’re an actor or VO talent):
https://acxmasterclass.com/
...narrate your own book (if you’re an author):
https://narrateyourownbook.com/
...have the most effective pop filter (especially for VO talent):
https://mikesock.com/
...be off-book faster for on-camera auditions and work (memorize your lines):
https://rehearsal.pro/
...master beautiful audiobook and podcast audio in one drag and drop move on your Mac:
https://audiocupcake.com/
The VOHeroes Podcast is heroically built with:
BuddyBoss | LearnDash | DreamHost | SamCart | TextExpander | Buz...
Hey there, hero!
Just want to get your opinion on this apparently very controversial issue.
I have my own thoughts, but I want to know yours.
Let’s discuss. Scroll down and fire away.
Is listening to an audiobook “cheating?” Is there something wrong with only listening to (or only being willing to read) whichever version of the book you prefer? Let me know in the comments below.
REQUEST: Please join this video's conversation and see the full episode on VOHeroes, where the comments are moderated and civil, at https://voheroes.com/is-listening-to-an-audiobook-less-than-reading-a-book/
Acting #Voice #VoiceOver #Performance #Productivity #Tips #Art #Commerce #Science #Mindset #Success #Process #Options #BestPractices #Marketing
Want to be a better VO talent, actor or author? Here’s how I can help you...
...become a VO talent (or a more successful one):
https://voheroes.com/start
...become an audiobook narrator on ACX (if you’re an actor or VO talent):
https://acxmasterclass.com/
...narrate your own book (if you’re an author):
https://narrateyourownbook.com/
...have the most effective pop filter (especially for VO talent):
https://mikesock.com/
...be off-book faster for on-camera auditions and work (memorize your lines):
https://rehearsal.pro/
...master beautiful audiobook and podcast audio in one drag and drop move on your Mac:
https://audiocupcake.com/
The VOHeroes Podcast is heroically built with:
BuddyBoss | LearnDash | DreamHost | SamCart | TextExpander | Buz...
Hey there, hero!
I know that some VO talent and actors (and even my author peeps who want to narrate their own books) shy away from the prospect, mostly because it looks like a gargantuan undertaking.
You might be one of them, imagining a lot of planning, a lot of work…and a lot of stress.
I would like to help you reframe that with some much more positive positioning, around learning, proficiency, earnings and satisfaction.
You buyin’ what I’m sellin’? After you watch or listen to the episode, let me know in the comments below.
REQUEST: Please join this video's conversation and see the full episode on VOHeroes, where the comments are moderated and civil, at https://voheroes.com/how-stressful-is-audiobook-narration-really/
Acting #Voice #VoiceOver #Performance #Productivity #Tips #Art #Commerce #Science #Mindset #Success #Process #Options #BestPractices #Marketing
Want to be a better VO talent, actor or author? Here’s how I can help you...
...become a VO talent (or a more successful one):
https://voheroes.com/start
...become an audiobook narrator on ACX (if you’re an actor or VO talent):
https://acxmasterclass.com/
...narrate your own book (if you’re an author):
https://narrateyourownbook.com/
...have the most effective pop filter (especially for VO talent):
https://mikesock.com/
...be off-book faster for on-camera auditions and work (memorize your lines):
https://rehearsal.pro/
...master beautiful audiobook and podcast audio in one drag and drop move on your Mac:
https://audiocupcake.com/
The VOHeroes Podcast is heroically built with:
BuddyBoss | LearnDash | DreamHost | SamCart | TextExpander | Buz...
Hey there, hero!
I created this podcast episode moments after jumping off being a guest on Chris Barry’s podcast, Coaching Uncovered.
(You can find my episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IOpiI02rjNI )
He asked a very common question: how do you build your business?
It’s something my personal business coaches have been hounding me about for years, and it prompted me to share with you what I think should be the overarching approach to building a business: comfort. My go to phrase? “Whatever works for you.”
And I think it probably applies to you as well.
Once you’ve watched the episode, let me know: are you happy and at peace with how big your performance practice is? Would you desperately like it to be bigger, or are you good with where it is now? Maybe you'd like to throttle back some and make it a bit more manageable? Let me know in the comments below.
REQUEST: Please join this video's conversation and see the full episode on VOHeroes, where the comments are moderated and civil, at https://voheroes.com/whatever-works-yes/
Acting #Voice #VoiceOver #Performance #Productivity #Tips #Art #Commerce #Science #Mindset #Success #Process #Options #BestPractices #Marketing
Want to be a better VO talent, actor or author? Here’s how I can help you...
...become a VO talent (or a more successful one):
https://voheroes.com/start
...become an audiobook narrator on ACX (if you’re an actor or VO talent):
https://acxmasterclass.com/
...narrate your own book (if you’re an author):
https://narrateyourownbook.com/
...have the most effective pop filter (especially for VO talent):
https://mikesock.com/
...be off-book faster for on-camera auditions and work (memorize your lines):
https://rehearsal.pro/
...master beautiful audiobook and podcast audio in one drag and drop move on your Mac:
https://audiocupcake.com/
The VOHeroes Podcast is heroically built with:
BuddyBoss | LearnDash | DreamHost | SamCart | TextExpander | Buz...
Hey there, hero!
Simon Sinek recently reminded me of a story I’d heard for years: two, not three.
Ben Prober, a successful shoe salesman, found that fewer choices made the decision about which shoes to buy easier.
In the 1950s, he limited customers to two pairs of shoes at a time, taking away a pair if the customer wanted a third. This idea connects to a psychological principle: more choices can overwhelm us, making decisions slower and less satisfying.
As a performer or writer, when you're building a character, think about this. Instead of layering on every possible choice or detail, focus first on just a few key traits or decisions.
(As noted in the episode, this can also work for hamburger joints.)
In this episode, we discuss narrowing down your options can help you connect with the role more quickly and easily. Too many choices can delay the crafting of the character, while fewer, stronger choices can make it feel sharper and more real.
Have you heard a version of this story? Do you overwhelm your contacts sometimes with too many choices? Do you feel that way sometimes yourself? Let me know in the comments below.
REQUEST: Please join this video's conversation and see the full episode on VOHeroes, where the comments are moderated and civil, at https://voheroes.com/two-not-three/
Acting #Voice #VoiceOver #Performance #Productivity #Tips #Art #Commerce #Science #Mindset #Success #Process #Options #BestPractices #Marketing
Want to be a better VO talent, actor or author? Here’s how I can help you...
...become a VO talent (or a more successful one):
https://voheroes.com/start
...become an audiobook narrator on ACX (if you’re an actor or VO talent):
https://acxmasterclass.com/
...narrate your own book (if you’re an author):
https://narrateyourownbook.com/
...have the most effective pop filter (especially for VO talent):
https://mikesock.com/
...be off-book faster for on-camera auditions and work (memorize your lines):
https://rehearsal.pro/
...master beautiful audiobook and podcast audio in one drag and drop move on your Mac:
https://audiocupcake.com/
The VOHeroes Podcast is heroically built with:
BuddyBoss | LearnDash | DreamHost | SamCart | TextExpander | Buz...
Hey there, hero!
The question comes up often, and it shows up in various forms. This time, a client wrote this:
“David…I cannot believe that in today’s cultural environment, that there are authors who expect me to say the n-word. I can’t understand why they’d even write it! How do I make it clear to this rights holder that they need to edit that word out of their book? Do you have a message in your message template that lets them know that I won’t narrate their book unless they change that? Amazing.”
Um…no, I don’t and, more importantly, this is the wrong approach to take. It’s not anyone’s place to take an artist to task for creating art that may be uncomfortable to you.
Let’s answer the question, and let’s discuss why my answer is what it is.
How do you handle potentially triggering language in the books you narrate or the shows you appear in? If you’re one of my author peeps, how do you handle writing language that is racist, violent, sexual or other uncomfortable categories? Let me know in the comments below.
REQUEST: Please join this video's conversation and see the full episode on VOHeroes, where the comments are moderated and civil, at https://voheroes.com/qa-should-you-actually-say-the-n-word-when-narrating/
Acting #Voice #VoiceOver #Performance #Productivity #Tips #Art #Commerce #Science #Mindset #Success #Process #Options #BestPractices #Marketing
Want to be a better VO talent, actor or author? Here’s how I can help you...
...become a VO talent (or a more successful one):
https://voheroes.com/start
...become an audiobook narrator on ACX (if you’re an actor or VO talent):
https://acxmasterclass.com/
...narrate your own book (if you’re an author):
https://narrateyourownbook.com/
...have the most effective pop filter (especially for VO talent):
https://mikesock.com/
...be off-book faster for on-camera auditions and work (memorize your lines):
https://rehearsal.pro/
...master beautiful audiobook and podcast audio in one drag and drop move on your Mac:
https://audiocupcake.com/
The VOHeroes Podcast is heroically built with:
BuddyBoss | LearnDash | DreamHost | SamCart | TextExpander | Buz...
Hey there, hero!
Everybody loves baseball. And the language of baseball is part of cultures around the world.
And over the course of time, I’ve settled on one question when I’m trying to serve a client, a peer, an affiliate, a family member or just a friend who needs my support.
More often than not, they react with surprise and delight, and proceed to answer the question with depth and detail.
They love this baseball-inspired request. Watch or listen to this episode to hear this simple question, and see if some version of it might work for you.
(And for those of you in, say, the UK or India or Australia…I’m sure you can create a futbol or cricket equivalent.)
What do you use when you want to find out how your help is needed? How do you dig deep into someone’s needs when they ask for help? Let me know in the comments below.
REQUEST: Please join this video's conversation and see the full episode on VOHeroes, where the comments are moderated and civil, at https://voheroes.com/the-one-question-you-can-ask-that-just-might-make-someone-love-you/
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Want to be a better VO talent, actor or author? Here’s how I can help you...
...become a VO talent (or a more successful one):
https://voheroes.com/start
...become an audiobook narrator on ACX (if you’re an actor or VO talent):
https://acxmasterclass.com/
...narrate your own book (if you’re an author):
https://narrateyourownbook.com/
...have the most effective pop filter (especially for VO talent):
https://mikesock.com/
...be off-book faster for on-camera auditions and work (memorize your lines):
https://rehearsal.pro/
...master beautiful audiobook and podcast audio in one drag and drop move on your Mac:
https://audiocupcake.com/
The VOHeroes Podcast is heroically built with:
BuddyBoss | LearnDash | DreamHost | SamCart | TextExpander | Buz...
Hey there, hero!
The title of this podcast episode comes from the words of author Michelle Rozen (not Rozer, as I misspoke at the beginning of the podcast), who wrote The 6%, a book on high achievers.
And when I heard it, it struck me that we kinda face this dilemma all. the. time.
We can worry that no one wants to see or hear or read what we’ve created.
And that can stop the effort to create…dead in its tracks.
How do you approach the act of creation? With an eye toward whether people will pay any attention at all? Or from the learning we experience, good or bad, from simply giving it a go? Let me know in the comments below.
REQUEST: Please join this video's conversation and see the full episode on VOHeroes, where the comments are moderated and civil, at https://voheroes.com/do-not-fear-rejection-instead-fear-regret/
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Want to be a better VO talent, actor or author? Here’s how I can help you...
...become a VO talent (or a more successful one):
https://voheroes.com/start
...become an audiobook narrator on ACX (if you’re an actor or VO talent):
https://acxmasterclass.com/
...narrate your own book (if you’re an author):
https://narrateyourownbook.com/
...have the most effective pop filter (especially for VO talent):
https://mikesock.com/
...be off-book faster for on-camera auditions and work (memorize your lines):
https://rehearsal.pro/
...master beautiful audiobook and podcast audio in one drag and drop move on your Mac:
https://audiocupcake.com/
The VOHeroes Podcast is heroically built with:
BuddyBoss | LearnDash | DreamHost | SamCart | TextExpander | Buz...
Hey there, hero!
Wow. That’s dark.
A BTS look at my updated audition background, and why I chose to simplify my look.
(I’ll likely be back to the bricks next episode.)
But why the severe change? Because I look for any distraction from my acting and try my best to remove it. And I do it so that all the casting director has to pay attention to…is my acting.
That’s it.
So…what have you been adding to your look or sound or writing that you might want to let go of? Let me know in the comments below.
REQUEST: Please join this video's conversation and see the full episode on VOHeroes, where the comments are moderated and civil, at https://voheroes.com/remove-distractions-so-your-audience-sees-only-you/
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Want to be a better VO talent, actor or author? Here’s how I can help you...
...become a VO talent (or a more successful one):
https://voheroes.com/start
...become an audiobook narrator on ACX (if you’re an actor or VO talent):
https://acxmasterclass.com/
...narrate your own book (if you’re an author):
https://narrateyourownbook.com/
...have the most effective pop filter (especially for VO talent):
https://mikesock.com/
...be off-book faster for on-camera auditions and work (memorize your lines):
https://rehearsal.pro/
...master beautiful audiobook and podcast audio in one drag and drop move on your Mac:
https://audiocupcake.com/
The VOHeroes Podcast is heroically built with:
BuddyBoss | LearnDash | DreamHost | SamCart | TextExpander | Buz...
Hey there, hero!
The perfect server not only gives you great service…
…they are actually nowhere to be found when they aren’t needed.
Ever notice that?
It’s an art and skill to know when you’re needed and when you’re not - and that applies to us when we’re auditioning and pursuing the work.
I have some thoughts, and how to make our “level of appropriate service” rival that of our fave bartender, hair cutter or customer service rep.
Care to share any experiences you’ve had with that perfect service worker? Or how you’ve been able to master that appropriate level of service when auditioning? Let me know in the comments below.
REQUEST: Please join this video's conversation and see the full episode on VOHeroes, where the comments are moderated and civil, at https://voheroes.com/channel-your-inner-superstar-server/
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Want to be a better VO talent, actor or author? Here’s how I can help you...
...become a VO talent (or a more successful one):
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Hey there, hero!
A marketing mashup…what the heck is that?
It’s what I call those quick little phrases that give someone a clear idea of your creative essence: who you are, how you sound, what kind of characters you play…that sort of thing.
What’s my marketing mashup? “Paul Giamatti meets Uncle Fester.” Simple. Direct. To the point.
And maybe, for all the profiles and bios and headlines and signatures you’re asked to create in our business, maybe you could use one. Heck, maybe you already have one.
Either way, let’s arrive at one, and if you would, post it in a comment below, and include your headshot if appropriate.
So…what’s your marketing mashup?
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Hey there, hero!
The concept of open loops has come up so much in the last few weeks for me that I wanted to revisit an episode from 2019 that explained open loops and how powerful they can be for you.
Writers use open loops to create cliffhangers.
VO talent can use open loops in their profiles and bios.
Actors can use open loops in their slates and “tell us more about yourself”s.
And on and on it goes.
After you watch this episode, can you think of some ways I didn’t mention that let you use open loops in your performance practice? Let me know in the comments below.
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Hey there, hero!
In another episode, I threaten you with harsh words if I ever catch you minimizing yourself.
And it’s not just in how you describe yourself, it’s specifically about how you set your fees.
And, of course, there’s a TED talk on this:
Casey Brown gave that talk over a decade ago, and it’s timeless. And she has two big takeaways that are so on point for performers like you that it’s as if she was vacationing in our heads.
How do you stack up in the self-worth conversation? How confident are you when setting your rates? Let me know in the comments below.
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Hey there, hero!
I was at a party a couple of years ago, and someone in our group was asked, “What do you do?”
In Los Angeles, it’s rare that the answer to that question isn’t “I’m an actor.”
In this case, the woman answered with a bit of a twist:
“I'm a bit of an actor."
Please don’t let me catch you saying this. That would be an issue.
And I’ve heard versions of that: "I dabble in audiobooks." "Occasionally, I write some stuff."
In this episode, I want to impress upon you that words do matter. You have every right to be proud. Try not to minimize yourself - be clear and precise. And own your life’s work and career choice.
How do you describe what you do? Do you find yourself less-than-ing yourself? Let me know in the comments below.
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Hey there, hero!
Lagom is not “just OK.” It’s not “good enough for government work.”
It’s actually a cultural concept in Sweden that is really useful in lots of different ways.
In a nutshell, it means “not too much, not too little, but just right.”
Kinda like Goldilocks and her interaction with those three bears.
And we, as performers, can embrace lagom to help us try just a bit harder…
…and not get wrapped around the axle trying to be perfect.
Your thoughts on this? Does the concept of “just right” feel just right to you? Let me know in the comments below.
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Hey there, hero!
You’ve likely heard many times in life the pithy quote, “Winners never quit!”
(And sometimes, the additional converse of “Quitters never win!”)
Yeah. You can safely ignore that.
This episode is all about the truth: winners do sometimes quit.
Let’s discuss a bit deeper when and how and why.
When do you decide to give up? What are your personal standards for abandoning an effort? Let me know in the comments below.
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Hey there, hero!
If you’re at all like me, I’ve often wondered if I’m the odd man out. A left-brained person in a right-brained body.
See, I’m a creative…but I’m also proudly analytical and organized.
I hear you. “Freak!” Yep.
And guess what? Turns out you are too.
My evidence? Two different authoritative videos on YouTube that dispel the left-brain/right-brain myth.
From Encyclopedia Britannica:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XkJHc5QKc8w
And from TedX:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZMSbDwpIyF4
Feel better? Still hanging on to your past labels? Let me know in the comments below.
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Hey there, hero!
What is your reaction when you see someone you know on TV?
When a colleague pops up on the screen in a movie?
When you hear that familiar voice in a spot?
When you see the byline, and it’s not you, but someone…just…like…you?
And further, what kind of feelz well up when it’s for something you submitted an audition?
I’m sure there is a whole rainbow of reactions - and I’d love to know what you have as a go-to response.
Let me know in the comments below.
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Hey there, hero!
Actors, voice talent and writers often face the question of whether they should run their creative practice as an individual, being paid as an employee, or as a company, paid via invoicing on a more formal basis.
And the answer is…
…it depends.
In this episode, I take a look at the options you have in either case, not as a professional business manager, but from both sides of the equation.
What has your experience been when making this decision? As I say in the episode, please don’t offer any advice to anyone (even if you are a professional at money management and/or taxes), but let me know in the comments below what you’ve decided and what led to that decision. If you want to. No pressure.
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Hey there, hero!
I ran across a quote by psychiatrist Thomas Szasz that called out a huge difference in how feedback/criticism/adjustments land with kids…as opposed to how that can land with adults.
And it comes down to what he called “...the willingness to suffer an injury to one's self-esteem.”
Adults don’t like to be questioned about their choices.
Kids? They usually don’t give a rat. They’re used to being guided by adults, and don’t know what they don’t know.
So…some advice in this episode about how to handle feedback from a coach, and not feel like you’ve been insulted.
And how DO you feel when you get feedback from a trainer/coach/consultant/teacher? Let me know in the comments below.
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Hey there, hero!
Short and sweet: six words that might make your day a bit more impactful, and give you a bit more moxie and courage to do what we do as professional performers.
(I ask my students at the end of each of our live workouts if they had anything resonate for them during the session - a #1 takeaway - and as I traversed the web yesterday…Ms. Anjelou, in just those six concise words, handed me what was my #1 takeaway of yesterday.)
Thoughts? Let me know in the comments below.
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Hey there, hero!
So…
…you didn't get the gig.
They went with someone else.
You're disappointed, and that's understandable. But what are you missing from the experience?
It can be a lot of valuable information and factual results.
I share some of the gifts we get when we don't get the job.
Were any of them forgotten? Are any of them a bit more valuable than you thought? Let me know in the comments below.
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Hey there, hero!
As you sit there at the moment of creation...
With a blank page...
Nothing yet recorded for an audition...
A blinking cursor...
Not even a countdown to begin recording, or an unclicked record button, not even a cleared throat...
...how do you handle that moment? Are you frozen? Or do you make a mess and then make it better?
That's a phrase I didn't include in the episode, but it's worth having handy: just get something made, even if it's messy (it likely will be first time around) then make it better.
What are your feelings at that precise pre-creation point in the process? Are you worried about failing, even before you begin? Let me know in the comments below.
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Hey there, hero!
The pundits are out with their predictions for this year.
I have my predictions as well, and I guarantee you that mine are right and theirs are wrong.
And there's joy in what I'm predicting.
I think you'll be surprised.
And what are your predictions for the new year? What are you looking forward to, hoping for, maybe even prepared to be disappointed over? Let me know in the comments below.
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Hey there, hero!
If you find yourself talking to yourself when you're by yourself...
...that's not only OK, it's a mark of genius.
That's what the Internet says, and I'm going with them on this.
I don't want you to feel anything but joy and wisdom if you're an inveterate self-talker. And I'm not limiting my support just to those who murmur or mutter to themselves - I'm a full-volume talking machine when I'm alone, sometimes raising my voice to make a point.
And I want to celebrate with you the awesomesauce of working things out for yourself vocally and enthusiastically.
Do you talk to yourself when you're alone? Do you worry that you might be a bit off for doing so? Let me know in the comments below.
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Hey there, hero!
This is the final episode of the podcast for the year.
And as I recorded this episode, I was wading through my inbox, which is currently filling up with listicles of The Best XXXXXX Of The Year, or Our Predictions For The Best XXXXXX Of The Upcoming Year.
I tend to look at those things as fun, maybe interesting, but ultimately not very useful.
Want a healthy alternative?
Do your grunt work. Update your resume. Review your bios. Re-edit your demo with footage from your last job. Tweak your writing samples.
Take the time not to look at the past to try and predict the future, but work your office hours to help people get a current snapshot of who you are as a performer.
We almost always forget in some way to do that mundane but critical work. It's so critical that I dedicate two full courses in VOHeroes (Systems Tuneup - Part 1 and 2) to keeping things running smoothly and up to date.
Might you have admin work you need to do for yourself? What auditing do you need to accomplish? Let me know in the comments below.
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...narrate your own book (if you’re an author):
https://narrateyourownbook.com/
...have the most effective pop filter (especially for VO talent):
https://mikesock.com/
...be off-book faster for on-camera auditions and work (memorize your lines):
https://rehearsal.pro/
...master beautiful audiobook and podcast audio in one drag and drop move on your Mac:
https://audiocupcake.com/
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Hey there, hero!
There’s a lot of value in having workable expertise, value in having expertise that’s exceptional, and it’s something I think most of us strive to acquire.
There’s also a lot of value in being dependable, being reliable, being a rock to others in your life…to show up, hit your mark and do the work.
If you had to choose one or the other (I’m sure we’d all like to strive for both, but…), which would you prefer?
I’d like to know your answer to the question posed in the title of this episode, and I’d love to know from two perspectives if you would (in the comments below):
1) Which do you value in others? What would you choose in your peers if you had to make a choice?
2) Which do you strive for in yourself? What would you choose to be more proficient in (knowledge or reliability) if you had to make a choice?
Let me know in the comments below.
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https://acxmasterclass.com/
...narrate your own book (if you’re an author):
https://narrateyourownbook.com/
...have the most effective pop filter (especially for VO talent):
https://mikesock.com/
...be off-book faster for on-camera auditions and work (memorize your lines):
https://rehearsal.pro/
...master beautiful audiobook and podcast audio in one drag and drop move on your Mac:
https://audiocupcake.com/
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Hey there, hero!
Space mathematician Katherine Johnson said, about the new strategies, tactics and calculation being created for the moon landing, “There were no textbooks, so we had to write one.”
Ever faced something brand new in your acting, voice work or writing? It’s not like working in a factory doing repetitive activities that have a long history of experience.
There are very few “explainer videos” available on the things we create for our characters, our actions and our explanations. We, more often than not, have to create things from scratch.
That’s a pretty cool thing: creating the manual - the textbook - for something you’re creating from scratch as a talent.
Does it excite you to create the approach to something that’s brand new? Or does it give you the willies? Let me know in the comments below.
REQUEST: Please join this video's conversation and see the full episode on VOHeroes, where the comments are moderated and civil, at https://voheroes.com/be-like-miss-johnson-write-your-own-textbook/
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...become a VO talent (or a more successful one):
https://voheroes.com/start
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https://acxmasterclass.com/
...narrate your own book (if you’re an author):
https://narrateyourownbook.com/
...have the most effective pop filter (especially for VO talent):
https://mikesock.com/
...be off-book faster for on-camera auditions and work (memorize your lines):
https://rehearsal.pro/
...master beautiful audiobook and podcast audio in one drag and drop move on your Mac:
https://audiocupcake.com/
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Hey there, hero!
You’ve met people in our business who’ve been trained to say yes to everything.
When asked what they are best at, they never say never. They say yes to anything. They can play any role, voice any character, write in any genre…each with world class capabilities.
Yeah. Don’t be that guy.
But…are you being honest with others and yourself as to what you truly are capable of doing, or are you shorting yourself and “playing small” with your actual skill set?
Does a self-effacing tendency get in the way of being true to your talents? Let me know in the comments below.
REQUEST: Please join this video's conversation and see the full episode on VOHeroes, where the comments are moderated and civil, at https://voheroes.com/have-you-limited-your-circle-of-competence/
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...become a VO talent (or a more successful one):
https://voheroes.com/start
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https://acxmasterclass.com/
...narrate your own book (if you’re an author):
https://narrateyourownbook.com/
...have the most effective pop filter (especially for VO talent):
https://mikesock.com/
...be off-book faster for on-camera auditions and work (memorize your lines):
https://rehearsal.pro/
...master beautiful audiobook and podcast audio in one drag and drop move on your Mac:
https://audiocupcake.com/
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Hey there, hero!
The people who aren’t in our line of work simply don't understand the kinds of numbers we face every day.
Actors, voice talent, casting, directors/producers...there are a lot of people who want to do what we do. And if those people knew the actual stats, most would likely rethink that desire.
And sometimes, we need to remind ourselves just what we're wading into when we want to play in the pool.
Let's look at these numbers...in the dozens, hundreds and even thousands.
Shocked, or not surprised by these numbers? Reminded, or not familiar? Let me know in the comments below.
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...become a VO talent (or a more successful one):
https://voheroes.com/start
...become an audiobook narrator on ACX (if you’re an actor or VO talent):
https://acxmasterclass.com/
...narrate your own book (if you’re an author):
https://narrateyourownbook.com/
...have the most effective pop filter (especially for VO talent):
https://mikesock.com/
...be off-book faster for on-camera auditions and work (memorize your lines):
https://rehearsal.pro/
...master beautiful audiobook and podcast audio in one drag and drop move on your Mac:
https://audiocupcake.com/
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Hey there, hero!
Deciding to pursue a performance related career also guarantees an immense amount of weirdness.
You can't even begin to predict what's going to happen, like you can in some more traditional lines of work.
In this episode, I reveal the strange cascade of events that resulted in me booking a multi-season run on NBC/BBC’s sci-fi series HEROES, playing the creepy, evil Puppetmaster, Eric Doyle.
I mean really, really strange.
Have there been strange twists in your career? Care to share? Let me know in the comments below.
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...become a VO talent (or a more successful one):
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https://acxmasterclass.com/
...narrate your own book (if you’re an author):
https://narrateyourownbook.com/
...have the most effective pop filter (especially for VO talent):
https://mikesock.com/
...be off-book faster for on-camera auditions and work (memorize your lines):
https://rehearsal.pro/
...master beautiful audiobook and podcast audio in one drag and drop move on your Mac:
https://audiocupcake.com/
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Hey there, hero!
The amount of effort it takes to learn something new, and to become facile at something, can seem like a humongous effort; once you get to a point of competence, you can and should feel really good about that accomplishment.
It's a good 95% of the full journey to get to that point. Enjoy. You've worked really long and hard to get there.
To then become really expert at something...to continue the honing and refining of that last 5%...is not likely to take just 5% of the time it took to get to where you are.
In fact, it's likely to take a similar amount of time - or longer - to explore and implement that final 5%. You might never even stop the process of perfecting your skills, especially if you're eternally curious.
And that's a good thing.
I'd love to know what your expectations are. How long do you think it's going to take you to be good at something? How long are you planning to take to become totally expert at performing? Are you at peace with that split of the effort? Let me know in the comments below.
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Want to be a better VO talent, actor or author? Here’s how I can help you...
...become a VO talent (or a more successful one):
https://voheroes.com/start
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https://acxmasterclass.com/
...narrate your own book (if you’re an author):
https://narrateyourownbook.com/
...have the most effective pop filter (especially for VO talent):
https://mikesock.com/
...be off-book faster for on-camera auditions and work (memorize your lines):
https://rehearsal.pro/
...master beautiful audiobook and podcast audio in one drag and drop move on your Mac:
https://audiocupcake.com/
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Hey there, hero!
As kids, our parents often gave us limited choices (if they want to save valuable time and keep their sanity).
But you're not a kid anymore.
If you're trying to decide between a couple of presented options, there might be one or two that you could consider...
...even if no one's mentioned them as a possibility.
You could take a moment when a list of choices are given to you, and ask, "What else ya got? PB&J? Cheese burrito?"
Ever thought to yourself that you could have gone in an unmentioned direction? How'd that work out for you? Let me know in the comments below.
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...become a VO talent (or a more successful one):
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https://acxmasterclass.com/
...narrate your own book (if you’re an author):
https://narrateyourownbook.com/
...have the most effective pop filter (especially for VO talent):
https://mikesock.com/
...be off-book faster for on-camera auditions and work (memorize your lines):
https://rehearsal.pro/
...master beautiful audiobook and podcast audio in one drag and drop move on your Mac:
https://audiocupcake.com/
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Hey there, hero!
I just got a really convenient, healthy, awesome phrase dropped in my lap.
It immediately made sense, and helped me soothe any anguish I have (not much, but it rears its ugly head from time to time) about the uncertainty of our business.
And maybe it will help you, too...at a number of levels: decoupling the result from the process of auditioning or spec writing, giving yourself permission to love all parts of the pursuit and more.
After you hear it in the episode (hint: it's the title), give me your thoughts, please.
Do you struggle with the total randomness of our business? Do you leave room for enjoyment even if you don't get the gig? Let me know in the comments below.
REQUEST: Please join this video's conversation and see the full episode on VOHeroes, where the comments are moderated and civil, at https://voheroes.com/expect-nothing-enjoy-everything/
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Want to be a better VO talent, actor or author? Here’s how I can help you...
...become a VO talent (or a more successful one):
https://voheroes.com/start
...become an audiobook narrator on ACX (if you’re an actor or VO talent):
https://acxmasterclass.com/
...narrate your own book (if you’re an author):
https://narrateyourownbook.com/
...have the most effective pop filter (especially for VO talent):
https://mikesock.com/
...be off-book faster for on-camera auditions and work (memorize your lines):
https://rehearsal.pro/
...master beautiful audiobook and podcast audio in one drag and drop move on your Mac:
https://audiocupcake.com/
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...
Hey there, hero!
One of our most famous and revered actors used the title of this podcast as the answer to a question asked of him by an industry rag.
The question was, “What’s the most valuable lesson you’ve learned about the business you’re in?”
I want to drill down on this, and why, even if you’re not at Brian Cox’s level of notoriety yet, you should learn from this statement as well.
Ever feel this way about the second oldest profession in the world? Let me know in the comments below.
REQUEST: Please join this video's conversation and see the full episode on VOHeroes, where the comments are moderated and civil, at https://voheroes.com/treat-showbiz-with-all-the-suspicion-it-deserves/
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...become a VO talent (or a more successful one):
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https://acxmasterclass.com/
...narrate your own book (if you’re an author):
https://narrateyourownbook.com/
...have the most effective pop filter (especially for VO talent):
https://mikesock.com/
...be off-book faster for on-camera auditions and work (memorize your lines):
https://rehearsal.pro/
...master beautiful audiobook and podcast audio in one drag and drop move on your Mac:
https://audiocupcake.com/
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Hey there, hero!
Early in my career in radio, I thought the more inclusive and general I was with my on-air content, the more people I’d attract.
I learned that having the audacity to bring my own very personal sensibilities to everything I do was a much better approach.
Just being me was the more attractive and authentic thing to do. It didn’t make everyone happy, but it was the path to truth in performance.
It’s also a hell of a lot easier to make my stories completely my own, rather than try to come up with the version that the highest percentage of the audience would want.
So…have the absolute gall to just. be. you.
Be the authentic person you are, and watch the bees come humming to your garden.
Does this seem bass-ackwards to you? Does it seem counterintuitive? Or is this hitting the mark? Let me know in the comments below.
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Want to be a better VO talent, actor or author? Here’s how I can help you...
...become a VO talent (or a more successful one):
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https://acxmasterclass.com/
...narrate your own book (if you’re an author):
https://narrateyourownbook.com/
...have the most effective pop filter (especially for VO talent):
https://mikesock.com/
...be off-book faster for on-camera auditions and work (memorize your lines):
https://rehearsal.pro/
...master beautiful audiobook and podcast audio in one drag and drop move on your Mac:
https://audiocupcake.com/
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...
Hey there, hero!
The audience is listening (and watching and reading). And social media and review sites allow them to criticize, rate and review your artwork.
And there are always outspoken members of the audience who have things to say. And they aren’t always respectful or constructive. Sometimes, they are downright aiming to hurt you.
I have my own approach to ratings and reviews - I pick and choose the reviews I pay attention to (the positive reviews) and the ones I ignore (the negative reviews). And…I don’t do work for the audience at all.
Mark Manson said something recently that encapsulates a similar sentiment that I think is healthy for us all as artists.
Let’s discuss. Let’s uplevel your mental health when it comes to audience/peer/coach opinions.
Do you live and die by the reviews and ratings you get? Do you let the negative ones get to you? Let me know in the comments below.
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Want to be a better VO talent, actor or author? Here’s how I can help you...
...become a VO talent (or a more successful one):
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https://acxmasterclass.com/
...narrate your own book (if you’re an author):
https://narrateyourownbook.com/
...have the most effective pop filter (especially for VO talent):
https://mikesock.com/
...be off-book faster for on-camera auditions and work (memorize your lines):
https://rehearsal.pro/
...master beautiful audiobook and podcast audio in one drag and drop move on your Mac:
https://audiocupcake.com/
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Hey there, hero!
So you want to try something new, or do something you’ve never done before, or finally get off your keester and create the first of something.
You might not realize how infinitely powerful that action is.
And I do mean infinite. I checked, and did so with people who are better at math than I am.
There’s a concept called “delta.” The delta of something is the difference between two approaches: if something is twice as good as something else, than the delta is 100%, or two times.
Pretty obvious.
But what’s the delta between doing something new and not doing anything at all?
Yeah. Infinite. Let’s unpack that in this episode.
How powerful do you feel when you’re finished taking that first step? How hard is it for you to take that first step at all? Would knowing what a profound change you can create by “just doing it” help you “just do it?” Let me know in the comments below.
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...become a VO talent (or a more successful one):
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https://acxmasterclass.com/
...narrate your own book (if you’re an author):
https://narrateyourownbook.com/
...have the most effective pop filter (especially for VO talent):
https://mikesock.com/
...be off-book faster for on-camera auditions and work (memorize your lines):
https://rehearsal.pro/
...master beautiful audiobook and podcast audio in one drag and drop move on your Mac:
https://audiocupcake.com/
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Hey there, hero!
Sometimes, a little thing can be a puzzler, and can be annoying, and when you figure out how to solve it, can be a bit embarrassing.
For years, I didn’t enjoy the notion of shooting a vertical full body shot for my on-camera self-tape auditions…
…until I did. I stopped being so precious about it, and made it easy. And gave casting directors exactly what they want: a look at me, head to toe.
In this episode, I show you how I do it. (And if you usually listen to the audio version of the podcast, you might want to watch this particular one.)
How do you do your full body shots? Is it even easier than how I do it? Willing to share? Let me know how you do it in the comments below.
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Want to be a better VO talent, actor or author? Here’s how I can help you...
...become a VO talent (or a more successful one):
https://voheroes.com/start
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https://acxmasterclass.com/
...narrate your own book (if you’re an author):
https://narrateyourownbook.com/
...have the most effective pop filter (especially for VO talent):
https://mikesock.com/
...be off-book faster for on-camera auditions and work (memorize your lines):
https://rehearsal.pro/
...master beautiful audiobook and podcast audio in one drag and drop move on your Mac:
https://audiocupcake.com/
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Hey there, hero!
If you don’t know by now, one of my favorite hobbies is to brag on my VOHeroes Pro clients.
(Given how real the struggle is to be a professional performer, and how we constantly have to manage our mindset when we inevitably don’t get the gig, each win is a savory morsel of delight.)
Everytime that happens, I get a little giddy.
I can’t lose. I always win. It makes me happy inside.
And when the joy of success is layered twice over, it’s even better.
Karen Merritt is a Lifetime member of the VOHeroes Pro community. She’s been working on her craft for decades, in a town far outside the typical big production centers, and she’s very calm and cool about enjoying her journey over the long haul.
No short-term disappointment for her…part of her satisfaction comes from the journey itself.
And this past month, Ms. Merritt got not just one, but two validators that she’s the Real Deal.
One came from Toastmasters, and one came from the brand partnership between Bath & Body Works and the folks at Disney.
Have a look or listen to how things rolled out for Karen and how you might steal a page from her playbook.
Would you join me in saying “good on ya” to VOHeroes Pro Lifetime member Karen Merritt, and her awesome wins? Please do so in the comments below.
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...become a VO talent (or a more successful one):
https://voheroes.com/start
...become an audiobook narrator on ACX (if you’re an actor or VO talent):
https://acxmasterclass.com/
...narrate your own book (if you’re an author):
https://narrateyourownbook.com/
...have the most effective pop filter (especially for VO talent):
https://mikesock.com/
...be off-book faster for on-camera auditions and work (memorize your lines):
https://rehearsal.pro/
...master beautiful audiobook and podcast audio in one drag and drop move on your Mac:
https://audiocupcake.com/
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Hey there, hero!
Ever notice how some people look at acting, voice over or writing and think it’s a snap…
…and not that hard to do?
I had an aunt that would make snide comments like “Oh, I could do that. Who would think that’s so difficult?”
She would say that phrase to make others feel small. And, likely, to try and make herself feel better about herself…and her life choices.
In this episode, we’re going to look at just how hard being an artist can be…
…and how the best at their craft make it LOOK easy.
You deserve credit for how hard it really is, and how easy you make it look.
So how do you react when you hear someone, who has no idea what they are talking about. say how easy what you do is? Let me know in the comments below.
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Want to be a better VO talent, actor or author? Here’s how I can help you...
...become a VO talent (or a more successful one):
https://voheroes.com/start
...become an audiobook narrator on ACX (if you’re an actor or VO talent):
https://acxmasterclass.com/
...narrate your own book (if you’re an author):
https://narrateyourownbook.com/
...have the most effective pop filter (especially for VO talent):
https://mikesock.com/
...be off-book faster for on-camera auditions and work (memorize your lines):
https://rehearsal.pro/
...master beautiful audiobook and podcast audio in one drag and drop move on your Mac:
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Hey there, hero!
To get from here to there, to move forward (or even, sometimes, backwards), we need to be in a state of motion.
Not standing still, but rather moving toward our goal.
That sometimes takes bravery.
Like when you were first behind the wheel in driver’s ed class (for those of you who grew up in NYC, you’re excused - we’ll see you next time). Pure terror.
But you got moving. And that’s what you need to do to “figure it out as you go,” as opposed to the perceived safety of not moving at all.
Are you willing to let go of the “safety” of staying perfectly still? Do you just start moving when you need to get something done? Let me know in the comments below.
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Hey there, hero!
The Broadway actor André De Shields has quietly made a stunning career out of performing on one of the most exclusive sets of stages in the world, and although he’s a Emmy-, Grammy- and Tony-award winning actor, he’s not a household name…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/André_De_Shields
…but De Shields’ recently-publicized three rules of life ought be memorized and put to use by everyone.
Who knows? They might make the world a whole lot better of a place to be.
After you hear them, take a moment and let me know what you think about them in the comments below.
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Permanence. Import. Outcomes. Results.
We make lots of decisions, and we talk a lot about the size of those small, medium and large decisions - but another way of looking at them is…permanence.
The long lasting results of all those decisions, if any. The effectiveness of a decision that makes for real change.
But instead of size, what about potency? What about import? What about the long-term permanence of your decisions?
I found a really awesome way of looking at the effect of a decision that has a different vector than simply its size - and it speaks to how hard some decisions are to retreat from if they just don’t work out.
Hat, haircut and tattoo.
Do you ever consider the finality, the permanence of your decisions? Have you ever thought about what your decisions can really mean to your overall life choices? Let me know in the comments below.
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Hey there, hero!
Math.
Some people love it, and some people scratch their head over it.
But this particular math concept is simple: distance is distance, no matter how much time it takes.
In a race, the fastest contestants usually win.
But the work we pursue and reach for? It’s not a race. So there’s no medal for getting there faster.
In fact, it might be better to take your time: you’ll miss less. You might even enjoy the run a bit more.
But you have to be at peace with the fact that it’s not a competition. And if you travel 10K…does it really matter how long that takes?
Does this business of acting and writing and voice over feel like a race to you? Are you anxious when you see someone succeeding? Do you feel like you’re falling behind if someone else figures something out or gets work? Let me know in the comments below.
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Hey there, hero!
Looking back at when you were just starting out with something can be heartwarming and lovely as you reflect on how far you’ve come.
Or, it can be regretful and cringeworthy, as you think about the rookie mistakes you might have made.
My answer was a simple one - I spent too much on very expensive potential solutions: on gear, software, courses - and I doubt I was ready for any of it, because I didn’t have the preparation needed to understand how to benefit from some of those “solutions.”
I didn’t know what I didn’t know, and I didn’t understand how to take expert advantage of what I had.
So, my mistake was to overspend when I didn’t have to. That was me.
What about you? What would you do if you could start all over from scratch? Let me know in the comments below.
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Hey there, hero!
Sometimes, the most casual comments can be the most powerful.
The moments of conversation that are the least charged can sometimes be monumental.
I had one of those moments in a recent co-working session with Coach Trevor Algatt (long time collab and member of the VOHeroes and Narrate Your Own Book coaching squad).
And I have a sneaking suspicion that what he had to say (about a...bag) might just land with a bang for you as well.
What’s been the most casual takeaway from a conversation you can remember? Something that was tossed toward you quietly, but was something life-changing? Let me know in the comments below.
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Hey there, hero!
We’re a few years in on the AI onslaught.
No doubt, you have had thoughts on this, both as an artist and as a lover of art.
And, I’d be surprised if your thoughts haven’t changed and become more informed and nuanced over the years.
I’d love to know what those thoughts currently are.
Scroll down and let me know how you currently view AI and synthetic media when it comes to your work as an artist…as well as your enjoyment and consumption of art.
Some thought starters:
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Do you feel at risk of being replaced by AI?
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Do you use AI tools? If so, do you feel any guilt at using those tools?
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Do you even realize when AI is being used in the audio, video or text of the content you consume?
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What does the future hold? What are your biggest AI concerns?
Let me know in the comments below.
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Hey there, hero!
So there’s that thing you don’t want to do.
That task that seems insurmountable, that conversation that seems uncomfortable, that project that seems confusing and messy.
So you put it off.
What do you tell yourself to justify your procrastination?
It’s OK…sometimes there’s a really good reason to delay things.
And sometimes…there’s just avoidance. And maybe, even fear.
What are the different common things you tell yourself? How does your reasoning change, and stay healthy? Let me know in the comments below.
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Hey there, hero!
Along the lines of what I've mentioned in the past, the rules change as our journey progresses, a hiker once said a version of the title of this episode.
The scenery is going to be different as you move through your trek.
The same thing happens for us as writers, actors and voice talent.
You start off with a set of rules and scenery as a beginner that will be very different from the set of rules and scenery you'll be following and see as you get better and better at what you do.
Have you experienced that? Let me know in the comments below.
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Hey there, hero!
Sometimes, it’s not just A or B, one or the other.
You can often be presented with and virtually frozen in place by a stunning and varied array of options in life, and if you’re confused by all the choices, that overwhelm can be paralyzing.
We can spend so much time trying to be safe…to be correct…to make no mistakes. And that can lead to not making any choice at all.
Think of all the things you might have missed in life by inaction, the interesting twists and turns your life has had, and remember that when you feel frozen by the overwhelm.
And know that very few choices are permanent - almost all can be adjusted, changed, reviewed and improved.
But only if you take action. Only if you actually make a choice.
How do you overcome the need to be sure? How do you choose when the choices are overwhelming? Let me know in the comments below.
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Hey there, hero!
“Return to the breath.”
It’s a common phrase that helps you get back to your center when you’re meditating or doing any sort of calming technique.
We self correct when driving as well - watching the wheel, making gentle movements on the wheel to stay in our lane.
And we can use this minor adjustment technique in other areas in life, including staying on task as we move through the day, and staying gracefully focused on our task list…
…as opposed to all the email/social media/TV/anything-other-than-work distractions we can be taken off track with.
Just knowing that you can simply say it out loud when you…notice…you’re distracted can help you get back on track.
How do you keep yourself quietly on task? What do you do when you’re distracted? Let me know in the comments below.
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Hey there, hero!
I just want to take a moment to tell you how grateful I am to be a part of your journey, and to say thank you for giving me the opportunity to be part of your storytelling support crew.
That’s pretty much it. I’m just thankful.
And here’s a link to Kindra Hall’s Stories That Stick (I highly recommend this audiobook - she’s amazing and will also make you a better storyteller):
https://amzn.to/45s4yrg
Thoughts on all this? Let me know in the comments below.
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Hey there, hero!
There can be a big difference between taking action, and hurting yourself by jumping to a reaction without really thinking it through.
And there’s a difference between rushing to some action…any action…and taking just a moment to consider your options.
Delta and AMEX and a couple who couldn’t wait to post with righteous indignation on Reddit are prominently featured in this episode.
I don’t think they thought things through before their “bias for action” moment.
What is your immediate procedure when something needs taking care of? Do you take just a moment to consider the consequences? Let me know in the comments below.
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Hey there, hero!
Ever been asked to upload a perfectly square image as your profile pic?
Sure you have, if you’ve created your profile on, say, ACX.com.
The problem is that you’re usually working from a portrait-shaped headshot, that is usually taller than it is wide…definitely NOT square. So, you have to crop a section of just your face.
And if you don’t get it just right, ACX will force the image to be square, and your face will get squished.
No one wants a squished face.
Here’s how to crop a perfectly square piece of your portrait-sized headshots: use the SHIFT key while making your selection, and your selected area will be constrained to be square. Then, save the cropped section as your square profile pic.
I demo it in this episode (watch the video version on VOHeroes to see it).
And it works for any app or website where you’re working with images: Photoshop, Canva, Preview…whatever.
Questions? Let me know in the comments below.
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Hey there, hero!
Unless you count the awards shows and box office (unfairly) as some sort of barometer of our success (please don’t), there really isn’t any sort of leaderboard or all-star ladder for creatives.
Even best-seller lists only judge what’s selling well, not what’s the highest artistic quality.
It’s not a race, right? We tell ourselves (and I tell you from time to time) it’s not a competition. We’re all pulling in the same direction, and helping each other.
And yet, we look at our peers sometimes, and let our brains ponder how they are “ahead of us” or “gaining ground” or “not as good” or “so much better”...and for what?
It’s a false equivalency to be “in competition” for a booking or a commission or even moving forward in the casting process.
We can’t even define what a win is.
So, why not just let go of that, and pursue our joy. Have fun. Create to just create.
How would you know if you won/lost? How can you let go of that very human competitive spirit? Let me know in the comments below.
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Hey there, hero!
Sometimes I feel like my cup overfloweth.
There’s no end to what you can learn about our business, and our world, and life.
And there’s more knowledge flowing in all the time.
Do you have the energy to stay on top of things? Or are you good? Is your bandwidth stretched to the limit?
Where are you on the “new knowledge” scale? Are you over the whole adding to your personal knowledgebase thing?? Let me know in the comments below.
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...become a VO talent (or a more successful one):
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https://acxmasterclass.com/
...narrate your own book (if you’re an author):
https://narrateyourownbook.com/
...have the most effective pop filter (especially for VO talent):
https://mikesock.com/
...be off-book faster for on-camera auditions and work (memorize your lines):
https://rehearsal.pro/
...master beautiful audiobook and podcast audio in one drag and drop move on your Mac:
https://audiocupcake.com/
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Hey there, hero!
The story of life is filled with dependencies, with our journey being affected by the challenges in our lives.
And when we think about how our situation might be better if we weren’t this or that or the other thing (the grass is always greener, isn’t it?), we can make arbitrary assumptions about how our challenges are so…challenging.
And we need to remember that we get to choose to have these challenges (or not), and ya kinda have to live with your choices.
There’s no sense in shaking your fist at how unfair the challenges are in our lives, when at any time we made these choices for a reason, and these challenges ensue…
…but that we can choose to go down another path at any time, and choose a new set of challenges.
Do you feel at peace with the challenges you face as an actor, VO talent, writer or other performer? Or do you grumble constantly about what a challenge your life is? Let me know in the comments below.
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https://acxmasterclass.com/
...narrate your own book (if you’re an author):
https://narrateyourownbook.com/
...have the most effective pop filter (especially for VO talent):
https://mikesock.com/
...be off-book faster for on-camera auditions and work (memorize your lines):
https://rehearsal.pro/
...master beautiful audiobook and podcast audio in one drag and drop move on your Mac:
https://audiocupcake.com/
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Hey there, hero!
As if we don’t have enough things in the world today, helping us move toward the anxious end of the scale, and away from the calm end, right?
Here’s a simple way to combat that. I was reminded of this approach by the teachers of The Anxiety Toolkit, a free course I’m currently taking that is offered by The Entertainment Community Fund.
Hope this helps.
If you’ve tried this, was it effective? Other ways you know of to ease the unease? Let me know in the comments below.
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...become a VO talent (or a more successful one):
https://voheroes.com/start
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https://acxmasterclass.com/
...narrate your own book (if you’re an author):
https://narrateyourownbook.com/
...have the most effective pop filter (especially for VO talent):
https://mikesock.com/
...be off-book faster for on-camera auditions and work (memorize your lines):
https://rehearsal.pro/
...master beautiful audiobook and podcast audio in one drag and drop move on your Mac:
https://audiocupcake.com/
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Hey there, hero!
Every new advance (decline?) in the development of new AI tools can lead to more and more anxiety for performers.
It can also lead to more options for our performance careers.
This episode is designed to take a look at both the threat and the promise of AI and synthetic voices and faces in 2025.
(If you’re watching this episode just a few months after it was published, this is all likely old news…but how to handle it as an actor, VO talent or writer is not.)
Thoughts on AI? Questions on synthetic performance? Let me know in the comments below.
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...become a VO talent (or a more successful one):
https://voheroes.com/start
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https://acxmasterclass.com/
...narrate your own book (if you’re an author):
https://narrateyourownbook.com/
...have the most effective pop filter (especially for VO talent):
https://mikesock.com/
...be off-book faster for on-camera auditions and work (memorize your lines):
https://rehearsal.pro/
...master beautiful audiobook and podcast audio in one drag and drop move on your Mac:
https://audiocupcake.com/
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Hey there, hero!
Characters. That word can strike fear in the hearts of narrators that feel that fiction is a whole ‘nother level of effort when it comes to audiobooks.
Same thing when the content involves accents or dialects.
It’s not necessarily true that non-fiction is easier (you might take on some scientific terms or geographic locations to see why).
But characters don’t have to be intimidating, and accents and dialects don’t have to be debilitating.
I have a go-to simple approach, one that narrators of any level can put to use, to make characters and accents and dialects easier. And maybe even fun!
And I’ll also remind you in this episode of the deeper fun you can encounter with non-fiction as well.
Do you shy away from fiction? How come? Let me know in the comments below.
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...become a VO talent (or a more successful one):
https://voheroes.com/start
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https://acxmasterclass.com/
...narrate your own book (if you’re an author):
https://narrateyourownbook.com/
...have the most effective pop filter (especially for VO talent):
https://mikesock.com/
...be off-book faster for on-camera auditions and work (memorize your lines):
https://rehearsal.pro/
...master beautiful audiobook and podcast audio in one drag and drop move on your Mac:
https://audiocupcake.com/
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Hey there, hero!
If you’re a professional, acting can take all kinds of forms.
TV. Film. Stage. Commercials. Digital. VO. Audiobooks. And so much more.
But the rarity of on-camera work is even more pronounced now than it has been in the past.
The numbers are very different in some categories than in others. Like, say, audiobooks.
Lots more opportunity than in any mainstream on-camera work.
But the numbers are, even in audiobooks, nuanced by your engagement and your acting ability and your mad skills in showing that off.
If where you engage your acting skills are at least the same level of engagement you place your technical skills, you’re going to move the needle in your favor.
It’s a reminder and a significant difference.
Do you keep in mind to focus on the acting part as well as the tech and the project management? Does that move the numbers for you? Let me know in the comments below.
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...become a VO talent (or a more successful one):
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https://acxmasterclass.com/
...narrate your own book (if you’re an author):
https://narrateyourownbook.com/
...have the most effective pop filter (especially for VO talent):
https://mikesock.com/
...be off-book faster for on-camera auditions and work (memorize your lines):
https://rehearsal.pro/
...master beautiful audiobook and podcast audio in one drag and drop move on your Mac:
https://audiocupcake.com/
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Hey there, hero!
So there I am, minding my own business, checking my email after submitting an on-camera audition (I didn’t even change out of my scrubs for this episode), and I see the latest edition of the author of Atomic Habits ( paperback | audiobook ), James Clear’s weekly 3-2-1 newsletter ( subscribe here ).
3 in the third of his gems stopped me in my tracks.
He was singing my song. You know, my song of success (or at least the definition of success I’ve been singing for decades).
I can’t tell you how joyful I am that he agrees with me.
And I ask a simple question toward the end of the episode that I’d love for you to answer below in the comments (on VOHeroes.com/podcast - go there if you’re reading these show notes on YouTube or on your podcast listening app).
Does my definition of success help you? Frustrate you? Confuse you? Comfort you and support you? Let me know in the comments below.
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...become a VO talent (or a more successful one):
https://voheroes.com/start
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https://acxmasterclass.com/
...narrate your own book (if you’re an author):
https://narrateyourownbook.com/
...have the most effective pop filter (especially for VO talent):
https://mikesock.com/
...be off-book faster for on-camera auditions and work (memorize your lines):
https://rehearsal.pro/
...master beautiful audiobook and podcast audio in one drag and drop move on your Mac:
https://audiocupcake.com/
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Hey there, hero!
So you have an audiobook to narrate. Compared to a lot of other acting jobs, it’s a much bigger job - sometimes exponentially larger.
And it’s such a big event that it causes us to sometimes assign an outsized scope of the undertaking, and misplace what’s important for success.
Yes, you have a lot of tech and process details to deal with.
But you also have to do the acting part.
Creating characters in audiobooks (and that includes the neutral narrator) means giving them the same due as you will with the characters you get to create on camera or on stage or in commercials.
You hear it in the work of the narrators (actors) we all revere.
Have you found yourself worrying more about being technically perfect rather than an awesome actor when doing audiobooks? Let me know in the comments below.
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https://acxmasterclass.com/
...narrate your own book (if you’re an author):
https://narrateyourownbook.com/
...have the most effective pop filter (especially for VO talent):
https://mikesock.com/
...be off-book faster for on-camera auditions and work (memorize your lines):
https://rehearsal.pro/
...master beautiful audiobook and podcast audio in one drag and drop move on your Mac:
https://audiocupcake.com/
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Hey there, hero!
How many times in our lives have we been presented with the reminder that we are human?
That we are messy?
That we’re struggling?
That we are anything but perfect?
And how most of our pursuits simply can’t ever be totally perfect, no matter how much improvement we achieve, and are not life and death situations anyway, so...
Do you keep this in mind? Do you give yourself grace that you’re a work in progress and that you’re of a mind to be better, but can’t control perfection? Let me know in the comments below.
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https://acxmasterclass.com/
...narrate your own book (if you’re an author):
https://narrateyourownbook.com/
...have the most effective pop filter (especially for VO talent):
https://mikesock.com/
...be off-book faster for on-camera auditions and work (memorize your lines):
https://rehearsal.pro/
...master beautiful audiobook and podcast audio in one drag and drop move on your Mac:
https://audiocupcake.com/
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Hey there, hero!
There is a difference between the capability of doing something…and the actual execution/achievement of that something.
It's a subtle distinction.
Sometimes we doubt that we are capable of something.
Actually achieving whatever that something is may require some additional skills.
But…the doubt that creeps into our minds about whether or not we’re capable of doing it - if we have the capacity and ability to pursue it.
You do.
Are there any guarantees that you will get it? No. But that doesn’t mean you’re not capable.
Do you start the day with this as a given? What do you think you need other than the capability of being a performer? Let me know in the comments below.
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https://acxmasterclass.com/
...narrate your own book (if you’re an author):
https://narrateyourownbook.com/
...have the most effective pop filter (especially for VO talent):
https://mikesock.com/
...be off-book faster for on-camera auditions and work (memorize your lines):
https://rehearsal.pro/
...master beautiful audiobook and podcast audio in one drag and drop move on your Mac:
https://audiocupcake.com/
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Hey there, hero!
WARNING: This episode contains brief NSFW language.
I don’t know what software you use to edit your video stuff, but if it happens to be Descript…
…there was a post in a group I’m a member of that was…cringey:
“I'm trying to make live presentations more engaging, and I’m curious if there is a feature that makes it look like the presenter is always staring directly into the camera? I've heard there is some AI that can do this?”
There is. It’s part of the Descript AI-enhanced video editing suite.
Don’t you even consider using it.
We’ll have words if you do.
You can watch the absolute creepy s#!tshow that it is here:
https://www.descript.com/eye-contact
Eeew. That’s a solution in search of a problem. That’s not a goal anyone should have (eye-f%@#ing the camera). Human beings don’t EVER do this to be “more engaged“. Humans unconsciously use all kinds of eye movements to search for connection, review memories, wonder about future possibilities, and more.
Immediately move this from your list of things to worry about to your list of things you don’t need to worry about.
And there’s a bonus reminder in this episode for those of you doing self-tapes and making this mistake with your eyeline.
Were you under the impression that you needed to do this? Let me know in the comments below.
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https://acxmasterclass.com/
...narrate your own book (if you’re an author):
https://narrateyourownbook.com/
...have the most effective pop filter (especially for VO talent):
https://mikesock.com/
...be off-book faster for on-camera auditions and work (memorize your lines):
https://rehearsal.pro/
...master beautiful audiobook and podcast audio in one drag and drop move on your Mac:
https://audiocupcake.com/
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Hey there, hero!
Life is filled with opportunities, but some of them are scary.
And it’s natural to try and limit the risk, especially if you need to put a lot at risk to attempt something new.
You might be tempted to take every opportunity to fail-safe the situation. To not go all in for fear of massive defeat.
Welp, you’ll never know…
…until you actually do the deed.
But wait…you have to actually do it before you can make it safer to do it? That makes no sense.
OK…let me try to clarify in this episode.
I do wonder how performers, who are already in a whack business that’s wholly unpredictable, protect themselves and mitigate risk when trying something new. How do you do that? Or do you just jump right in? Let me know in the comments below.
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https://acxmasterclass.com/
...narrate your own book (if you’re an author):
https://narrateyourownbook.com/
...have the most effective pop filter (especially for VO talent):
https://mikesock.com/
...be off-book faster for on-camera auditions and work (memorize your lines):
https://rehearsal.pro/
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Hey there, hero!
Some people worry and fret about what has happened in their past, especially when that past is less than bountiful.
They look at failures and past mistakes as things that are regretful, hinder their progress and just can’t be forgotten. And it can really weigh on their mental health to continually live in what was before now.
Maybe you're one of them? Occasionally?
But what about what you’re doing now to learn more, do better and experience change? How about the future, and what might be possible?
Or is the not-so-pleasant past simply unshakeable from your consciousness?
Could you imagine not wasting so much time on things that are long gone, you can’t change, and aren’t do-over-able, and instead spending your present and future getting better and better at what you do?
Do you dwell on the past, or do you concentrate on the present and the future, and on building that? Let me know in the comments below.
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...become a VO talent (or a more successful one):
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https://acxmasterclass.com/
...narrate your own book (if you’re an author):
https://narrateyourownbook.com/
...have the most effective pop filter (especially for VO talent):
https://mikesock.com/
...be off-book faster for on-camera auditions and work (memorize your lines):
https://rehearsal.pro/
...master beautiful audiobook and podcast audio in one drag and drop move on your Mac:
https://audiocupcake.com/
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Hey there, hero!
I often encourage you to embrace failure: we learn from it, we get better because of it and we identify those things that help us do less of what doesn't work.
And that means you can achieve success through failure.
Pithy, David. But what does the actual science say?
Just like many research projects end up determining...it depends.
It depends where you are in your journey of learning and mastery. And it turns out that you learn a lot more from failure early in your journey, and less as you gain mastery.
Seems to me, it still is worth being at peace with failure.
Once you've seen or heard the episode, do you have thoughts on how you embrace (or still detest) failure? Where are you in your mastering journey? Let me know in the comments below.
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https://acxmasterclass.com/
...narrate your own book (if you’re an author):
https://narrateyourownbook.com/
...have the most effective pop filter (especially for VO talent):
https://mikesock.com/
...be off-book faster for on-camera auditions and work (memorize your lines):
https://rehearsal.pro/
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https://audiocupcake.com/
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Hey there, hero!
Most of the decisions that are made in the professional world revolve around money, and they are never on schedule.
(Thanks to EM Forster for this episode's thought starter.)
Much of what happens is random, unpredictable and not based in the arts, but rather in the commerce.
And you need to be OK with that.
I hope that money isn't looked at as a bad thing, either from the funding of projects so you can get work, or from you getting paid to do those things.
Are you OK with money? How's your relationship with the commerce aspect (rather than the art aspect) of acting, VO or writing? Let me know in the comments below.
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https://acxmasterclass.com/
...narrate your own book (if you’re an author):
https://narrateyourownbook.com/
...have the most effective pop filter (especially for VO talent):
https://mikesock.com/
...be off-book faster for on-camera auditions and work (memorize your lines):
https://rehearsal.pro/
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https://audiocupcake.com/
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Hey there, hero!
This episode revolves around that Deadline article, tough love, math, logic and being careful what you wish for, because you just might get it.
And you also might get some unexpected consequences you might be facing.
And we need to understand that potential work is at the pleasure of the partners we seek: the people with whom we want to work.
And their math is what needs to be understood. They have a task that's very different from yours: they are looking for the right person for the work.
Here...read this article (if you haven't already):
https://deadline.com/2025/01/atlanta-casting-director-self-tapes-viewing-1236273084/
How did that Deadline article land with you? Were you shocked and outraged? Or were you well aware of this casting calculus? Let me know in the comments below.
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Hey there, hero!
It's a lovely day when you're recognized as a professional at what you do.
You likely get paid. You get respect from your peers. You feel accomplished.
But moving from amateur to pro can feel like you're leaving something behind.
It just might be...love.
I think I can help you bridge the gap between what you gain and what you lose when you make the leap to pro.
If you've already "gone pro," what do you miss? If you are still an amateur, what do you value about the journey and where you are? Let me know in the comments below.
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https://acxmasterclass.com/
...narrate your own book (if you’re an author):
https://narrateyourownbook.com/
...have the most effective pop filter (especially for VO talent):
https://mikesock.com/
...be off-book faster for on-camera auditions and work (memorize your lines):
https://rehearsal.pro/
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Hey there, hero!
Ever since we've been humans, from the very beginning of time, we've tried to make sense of the world around us.
And among the hardest things to make sense of is the creative arts...and the choice to become a creative artist. The randomness alone is mind-boggling.
If you try to make sense of it, you'll fail. Especially if you try logic.
That works for other lines of work, but not ours.
And I'd like to remind you, in this episode, that you need to give yourself grace. A non-logical hall pass.
And I'd love to know how you personally get away with making sense of it all.
How do you live with yourself pursuing this nonsensical business? Let me know in the comments below.
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...narrate your own book (if you’re an author):
https://narrateyourownbook.com/
...have the most effective pop filter (especially for VO talent):
https://mikesock.com/
...be off-book faster for on-camera auditions and work (memorize your lines):
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Hey there, hero!
A bit of a rant this episode...about the choices we make in life, and then being upset about those choices.
And creative types have enough harsh judgement being leveled at them by critics without adding to what some perceive to be a sense of entitlement.
We are privileged to work in this business. No doubt.
We're not privileged to yell about how hard this business is. We knew that going in.
We signed up for a future that required we be adaptive to the things that might happen in the course of creating something awesome. Stuff happens. Things can get messy.
For everyone on the project, not just you.
Please...I urge you to take a moment before you start raising your fists to the heavens.
Some of this chaos is exactly what you signed up for.
Any of this sound familiar? Ever feel this way? Ever wish you could take it back? Let me know in the comments below.
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https://narrateyourownbook.com/
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https://mikesock.com/
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Hey there, hero!
AI in general, and synthetic voice and image generators in particular have led to a lot of FUD in our industry.
FUD? It's an acronym that means Fear, Uncertainty and Doubt.
We fear being replaced by AI-generated models that would lead not just to the loss of jobs, but the possible deletion of the human contribution to creative work.
And yes, that's a possibility.
So when you grabbed ChatGPT and had it re-write your bio for you, or you had Perplexity answer a question you had, or you had Bard come up with some HTML to help you get something handled on your website...how did that make you feel?
(That last one happened to me, and it was a bit unsettling...just how well it worked.)
Can technology be used for both good and evil in your book? What do you make of the basement and the balcony (watch or listen to this episode to find out what the heck I'm talking about)? Let me know in the comments below.
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https://mikesock.com/
...be off-book faster for on-camera auditions and work (memorize your lines):
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Hey there, hero!
Is it possible that in addition to all of the other things you're concerned with when it comes to your performance career, that actually having a bit of success might be more daunting?
More daunting than the possibility of...failure?
Because then, the rules have to change. You have to start living by the rules of success, not failure.
And you have new responsibilities.
How can this possibly make sense? Do you ever take a moment to consider if you're fearful of actually succeeding? Let me know in the comments below.
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https://narrateyourownbook.com/
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Hey there, hero!
Putting your creations out there for the world to see can feel like an act of bravery, and some people get ready for a bit of criticism.
And they might be looking for a way to deal with that criticism.
I say, be like Joe.
Joseph Brodsky the writer/poet, that is.
After a recent video I released was posted about creating my Narrate Your Own Book course, I got an odd response from a listener about how everything I teach...can be found, for free, on YouTube.
How I reacted (or didn't react) to that was pure Joe. And I thought maybe it would be useful to you, too.
How do you react to criticism of your work from friends, family, casting, unknown audience members, readers, editors etc? Is it painful or easy? Or something in-between? Let me know in the comments below.
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https://mikesock.com/
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Hey there, hero!
Far more often than not, the projects I create and undertake tend to "stick." Rarely do I shut something down before it has run its course.
And most go on for a long, long time.
In this episode, I take a look at the decision making and the grief (yep!) around the choice to end a project I love (which I recently did).
Part of that includes how to do things gracefully and generously, both to myself and to anyone involved that might be affected by the de-commissioning.
And part of that decision is dealing with the notion of failure.
And part of that decision is how to take the time that's freed up and re-deploy it.
How easy is it for you to say goodbye to something you've put work into? What do you tell yourself in terms of the sunk cost of time, effort and maybe money? Let me know in the comments below.
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Hey there, hero!
Listen or watch this episode for an actual ONE step plan to avoid oversimplifying the clickbait options you find online on your way to success:
Don't be sucked into the apparent secret sauce of a overly simple plan to ultimate success.
I try not to make the "overpromise/underdeliver" mistake when I share things with you, but I can't control what you see in your social feeds.
It's rarely as simple as the ads make it sound...whatever it is you're trying to do.
What are your thoughts on course correction and honing and refining and what actually constitutes a "step"? Let me know in the comments below.
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Hey there, hero!
We're all on a pursuit. A pursuit of the performance arts career we want: acting, VO, writing and more.
And we often look to those who have "made it" for guidance.
How did they get success? Great question.
But I think a better question would be about how they handled rejection. That skill can be really useful, as rejection is inevitable and is far more common than success.
So let's give a listen to how Stephen King, Maya Angelou, Jack Canfield, Harper Lee and a few other superstar writers felt about, and handled, rejection.
How to you react when you don't hear back after an audition or submission? Did anything you heard in the episode help? Let me know in the comments below.
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https://narrateyourownbook.com/
...have the most effective pop filter (especially for VO talent):
https://mikesock.com/
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https://audiocupcake.com/
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Hey there, hero!
As we look at things we need to get done, we get an idea WHEN we need to get those things done, what we need to prepare...
...and when we aren't ready yet to do anything just yet.
And a simple shift in your activity timeline can be really effective.
Your assumption as to when to do something might be just perfect.
And it also might be an assumption that holds you back from getting things done, just because you've arranged things in an order that initially makes sense to you.
You think, "I've got to do this...before I can do that."
And that might just be...wrong. Take a moment to consider the possibility that you're more capable than you think and you don't need to wait.
And of course, you can always change and rearrange you tasks to suit your situation.
Do you give much thought to the order of things? What comes first, next and last? Could things be in better order? Let me know in the comments below.
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https://narrateyourownbook.com/
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https://mikesock.com/
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Hey there, hero!
Sometimes, words come together to describe things that you don't expect.
In a recent session with a coaching peer, she declared:
"Every thing is everything."
I tried to process that, and she gave me some assistance.
What she meant was that as creatives, every thing we learn as performers in ANY category of work helps to build everything we do as actors and voice talent in ALL categories.
In other words, if you get better at something in one area, it's going to help you be better at that thing in all areas.
Example: if you learn to control and influence your vocal volume on camera, you'll be better at that vocal work on stage, and in the voice booth.
Another: if you learn to give yourself permission to be less forced and more casual with your lines in a commercial (because it serves the story), you'll be able to pull off that same move in an audiobook or a video game.
(We build a whole course around this concept in VOHeroes Pro, called Mutual Muscles. It's powerful stuff.)
After you watch this episode, would you agree? Have you found this to be true? Has it helped you be a better actor? Let me know in the comments below.
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https://mikesock.com/
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Hey there, hero!
Do you get the number of auditions you want? On-camera, VO, whatever.
You good?
Or do you constantly pursue more? Is growing your audition stream an endless pursuit? The highest priority?
I think everyone is different. And there's a trend in business that informs this. It's variously called "10X-ing," "adding zeroes," and "blowing things up."
Whatevs.
I don't personally want more auditions than I am getting now - I'm good with my current level. But some people would question why I'm not pushing like crazy to "10X my business."
I'm good. I feel like I'm at just the right level. I don't need more.
But that's me. What about you? Is the size of your [show] business a metric for your success? Your self-worth and self-image? With "bigger" equal to "better," and that you will never have enough opportunities?
How to do you feel about your level of opportunities? What pressure do you feel? What would ultimately make you happy? Let me know in the comments below.
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https://acxmasterclass.com/
...narrate your own book (if you’re an author):
https://narrateyourownbook.com/
...have the most effective pop filter (especially for VO talent):
https://mikesock.com/
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https://rehearsal.pro/
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Hey there, hero!
We work really hard to create stuff. Really great stuff.
And after a while, we tend to forget just how valuable that stuff is.
And...in addition...how valuable our superpower, creating great stuff, actually is.
This episode is dedicated to reminding you that your output is your product. Your books, your TV shows, your podcast episodes, your films, your audiobook titles...they are all worth remembering in your plans for both holiday promotion and promotion at other times during the year.
What products have you created (or helped to create) that are worth reminding your audience about? Feel free to post links to the things you want to promote in the comments below.
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Hey there, hero!
When you get ready to do something new, what wells up inside you emotionally?
Is there fear? Being scared?
Or is there electricity? Being excited?
And how does that affect how you approach it?
The two will likely co-exist in a sweet spot: instead of being so scared that I am immobilized, I'm...cautious.
And instead of being so excited that I ignore taking reasonable steps and precautions to maximize success...I'm jacked and happy.
And it feeds me from both directions. What about you?
How does it feel when you face tackling something new? Scary? Exciting? Treacherous? A bit embarrassed? Some combination of those? Does it depend how different it is from what you're doing now? Let me know in the comments below.
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https://mikesock.com/
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https://acxmasterclass.com/
...narrate your own book (if you’re an author):
https://narrateyourownbook.com/
...have the most effective pop filter (especially for VO talent):
https://mikesock.com/
...be off-book faster for on-camera auditions and work (memorize your lines):
https://rehearsal.pro/
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https://audiocupcake.com/
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Hey there, hero!
I'm well aware of at least one thing: I talk too much.
Believe me, it's a challenge I've faced all my life.
And I actively want to listen better. Listen actively. Not just wait for others to stop talking so I can start.
I look for non-verbal clues to remind myself to listen...rather than talk.
And to listen is to be open to hearing what the other person is saying...
...meaning one has to be silent to be able to listen.
And of all things, a kid's TV dinner from my childhood sprang to mind.
Once you hear the connection, does it all make sense? Can you use this as a reminder? Or do you not need my level of mental crutch? And are you old enough to remember the Libby's commercial?? Let me know in the comments below.
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Hey there, hero!
When things don't pan out for us, we want to know why. And sometimes, we simply tell ourselves stories...when we usually shouldn't.
We want to have things make sense, and so if we don't know exactly why something happens, good or bad, we might make things up.
Especially when we don't "get the gig."
As humans, we want - no, NEED - to know why (so we can fix things, or at the very least, not repeat the defeat). And so, if we don't have actual facts as to why things went south, we might instead make things up. And if we do that enough, that made up stuff starts to sound an awful lot like fact.
And it's not.
And I give you an alternative for you that short circuits the potential for what you made up in your mind becoming as believable as a fact might be.
What do you tell yourself when you don't book it? Is it supportive or constructive? Let me know in the comments below.
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Hey there, hero!
Ever get frustrated when you first start learning something and it's touch to get the hang of it? You know, you want to gain a skill and it's just not coming and you start to lose patience?
How about when you're showing someone else how to do something and they just aren't grasping the fundamentals? Do you get a little annoyed?
I see it happen in Facebook groups that "serve" our performer family, and it makes me sad.
A little patience, some grace, a bit of remembering where we all were when we first started...that might be useful.
How long is your fuse when learning and/or teaching? Do you "yell at a bud" sometimes? How do you feel when you're on the receiving end of that yelling? Let me know in the comments below.
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Hey there, hero!
Famous quotes aren't always famous. Or quotes. There are all kinds of websites that are dedicated to the things that are attributed to famous people, but that they never actually said.
In this episode, we're going to correct one of those misquotes, and in the process, give ourselves a gift about our lives and our professions.
Once you've heard what Carl Jung actually said, does that make a difference for you? Let me know in the comments below.
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Hey there, hero!
Like most specialty pursuits, we performers have our own special language when it comes to auditioning and doing the work of actors and voice talent.
And sometimes, people channel The Princess Bride's Inigo Montoya when it comes to some of that jargon: "You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
A good example is the audition request that is phrased like this: "Give me multiple takes."
In this episode, I'll tell you what I think that means (and give you two hard and fast rules for doing multiple takes), but...does it mean the same to you? Let me know in the comments below.
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Hey there, hero!
Isolation is a curse to some, yet can be a boon to artists.
It can be damaging not to have social contact on a regular basis, but it can be nourishing to our skill building.
I have a couple of famous people joining me to share their thoughts on how being alone can be just what the doctor ordered, and is some ways, essential to our professional growth.
Do you agree? Are you the gregarious type that needs others around you to flourish? Or are you the loner type that needs isolation to focus? Or are you somewhere in between? Let me know in the comments below.
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Hey there, hero!
We know as performers that the way things are handled in our business are sometimes very different from the way they are handled in more mainstream businesses.
And that can be frustrating, especially when it comes to not getting the booking.
We're not told why. We never know why. We won't ever know why.
But that's a double edged sword, especially given this new twist to the traditional rejection letter that the Muggles get when they don't get the job.
You might be very surprised what current HR practices have led corporate culture to "offer" to candidates who don't "get the booking." Let me know what you think in the comments below.
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Hey there, hero!
It seems like almost everyone, at some point, gets the urge to become a performer.
They look at the fame, the money, the autograph seekers and just how easy it is and those are just their first four incorrect assumptions.
Maybe you made some of those. Some rules you thought were true. Some shortcuts you thought might work.
And then, they, and you, were likely introduced to actual harsh reality. Ugh.
Building a performer's practice is filled with mirrors and smoke and distortion fields, and once your assumptions are challenged, and you realize that there's a lot of hard work and some amount of luck involved in changing things up, you might need some serenity to accept that.
And maybe, that you simply can't change what can't be changed, even though you thought it could.
Have you experienced this? Anything you thought was true but wasn't? How did you handle that? With serenity? Let me know in the comments below.
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Hey there, hero!
Creative types have no guarantees.
Actors, voice talent, writers...have no tried and true template to follow for success.
Almost everything about our journey is unknown. We have no idea what's coming.
And that can be scary. It can be frustrating. It can be daunting.
But...it is heroic. Not everyone can do it.
But you can.
And I want to thank you for being heroic.
Give me your thoughts on being a hero (which you are!) in the comments below.
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Hey there, hero!
That moment before you launch into a pickup sets the scene for how that pickup goes.
And it needs to match the original voice work in terms of tone, energy, emotion and volume.
And if your feelings, your mouth, your face or anything else is affected by that frustration or anger, or somehow isn't keyed to the lovely and unique moment that the content occurs, that will change, sometimes drastically, how that pickup comes out.
And that can lead to even more frustration, and less accuracy on your pickups.
Just take a moment. Don't jump right in to your pickup. You've got all the time in the world, and that extra moment will save you many moments when doing your pickup work.
Do you find this happening to you? How do you deal with pickup frustration? Let me know in the comments below.
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Hey there, hero!
The United States Federal Trade Commission requires that businesses who show their clients achieving things that require engagement, study, dedication, hard work and a fair amount of luck, and whose other customers likely have varying results...they have to disclose something.
It's along the lines of "YMMV." Your Mileage May Vary.
Sometimes you see it in phrases like "Results not typical." It's certainly applicable here: at VOHeroes, we help you create a successful, satisfying and profitable VO career. But you have to do some of the work, and like in all performance, there are no guarantees.
And the announcement Hopper Stone is going to make in this episode is not typical. In fact, in the world of VO, over 95% of talent will never be able to say what he's going to say.
But he did it. I'll just let him make his announcement. Press the play button.
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Hey there, hero!
How we go about finding work is a fair bit different from the average Indeed.com job applicant.
They will track their progress through the job search process in one way...
...and we are completely different.
And for once, we have less work to do than they do.
You might think you need to track your auditions and clip submissions...and you would be making work for yourself that's unnecessary.
Do you "track" your submissions? Are you able to let them go? Let me know in the comments below.
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Hey there, hero!
We tend to hear the word "opportunity" and dress it up big time, expecting glitzy as opposed to basic work or work that prepares us for further opportunity.
Opportunities show up in various heights and widths and various levels of glamour.
Sometimes, they are awesome and legendary. But sometimes, they show up very calmly, ready to do some grunt work.
And that grunt work is sometimes more spectacular than the glitzy stuff.
And you get to play and benefit either way.
Thoughts on how you recognize opportunity when you see it? Let me know in the comments below.
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...become an audiobook narrator on ACX (if you’re an actor or VO talent):
https://acxmasterclass.com/
...narrate your own book (if you’re an author):
https://narrateyourownbook.com/
...have the most effective pop filter (especially for VO talent):
https://mikesock.com/
...be off-book faster for on-camera auditions and work (memorize your lines):
https://rehearsal.pro/
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Want to be a better VO talent, actor or author? Here’s how I can help you...
...become a VO talent (or a more successful one):
https://voheroes.com/start
...become an audiobook narrator on ACX (if you’re an actor or VO talent):
https://acxmasterclass.com/
...narrate your own book (if you’re an author):
https://narrateyourownbook.com/
...have the most effective pop filter (especially for VO talent):
https://mikesock.com/
...be off-book faster for on-camera auditions and work (memorize your lines):
https://rehearsal.pro/
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Hey there, hero!
You're at that delicious moment...a blinking cursor, or waiting for the 2nd to call the cast and crew to quiet on the set, or the first moment you've opened a new audio or video recording window...
...how do you feel? Fearful? Anxious? At sea?
Completely and utterly confident?
Or maybe, simply excited. Anticipating action. About to DO something.
How about that last one? It absolutely changes how you feel.
What do you usually feel when you are presented with that moment of opportunity? Let me know in the comments below.
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Want to be a better VO talent, actor or author? Here’s how I can help you...
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https://acxmasterclass.com/
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https://narrateyourownbook.com/
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https://mikesock.com/
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Hey there, hero!
There are great MeetUp groups (like our beloved Voices Anonymous here in LA)...
...and then there are MeetUp groups that are not so great.
I know they meant well, but still...
Joining a MeetUp group, creating content to be used in a VO demo and sharing among members is possibly the worst strategy I've ever heard.
And I got invited to participate in this voyage...by that site's algorithm.
I doubt they could have asked a worse candidate to join their merry MeetUp menagerie.
The group organizer, I hope, was just trying to help. But he didn't even specify which VO demo was to be built for the members.
Sigh.
So...other than that...what did you do to put together your first writing sample, on-camera reel or VO demo? Let me know in the comments below.
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https://narrateyourownbook.com/
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https://mikesock.com/
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Hey there, hero!
Feel free to wake up every morning and give yourself a break. You are fallible.
Don't assume that with experience, even a great amount, comes perfection.
Even if you have years of mastery, you can still make a simple mistake.
And it doesn't mean anything other than you're a human being.
You're going to make mistakes. Forever. Learn to take them on as teachable moments.
How do you treat yourself when you make a mistake you don't think you should have made? Let me know in the comments below.
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https://acxmasterclass.com/
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https://narrateyourownbook.com/
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https://mikesock.com/
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Hey there, hero!
This episode is a simple reminder that some data is visible, and some data is hidden.
You likely know who your haters are - and you might not know how many people love you.
Is this something you might be missing on a fairly regular basis? The people who love you for who you are, as opposed to those who don't? Let me know in the comments below.
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https://narrateyourownbook.com/
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https://mikesock.com/
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Hey there, hero!
I'm now subscribed to two newsletters I cannot quit.
One is from James Clear, and the other is from Mark Manson.
Mark is the one that can't stop using the F word in his book titles.
But that bit of profanity can distract you from the power of his writing. And in particular, the writing in his weekly newsletter.
In a recent edition, he talked about what we can and cannot change. And it's worth talking about.
Ever struggle with trying to change something that you simply can't? Let me know in the comments below.
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https://narrateyourownbook.com/
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https://mikesock.com/
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Hey there, hero!
We get comfy when we have a pattern to look at: we create a life for ourselves, we get into a habit, we get systems in place and we think that's it.
It's never going to change. What we have now is what we will always have, good and bad.
But is that really true?
Does what we have now somehow predict what we'll have in the future? Is what we have now all we can expect for the future?
Absolutely not. Think about the completely random nature of our business. And how we are training to get better, working on new things.
I'm in the midst of a project right now that I didn't see coming.
And that can happen to you...at any crazy moment.
Questions? Let me know in the comments below.
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https://narrateyourownbook.com/
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https://mikesock.com/
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Hey there, hero!
Had a great time on the VOBB (VO Booth Besties) with Jen, Jen and Aleesha:
https://www.boothbesties.com/
...and I had the chance to answer some questions from the attending audience of VO talent.
One question that came up was "How do you keep all the voices you create for the characters in an audiobook straight? How do you avoid using the wrong voice for a character by mistake?"
Great questions, and one that has a number of different possible answers. Let's explore exactly how to do that - especially as an actor (or writer).
How do you keep everyone straight? Is this a challenge for you? Let me know in the comments below.
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https://acxmasterclass.com/
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https://narrateyourownbook.com/
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https://mikesock.com/
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Hey there, hero!
One of the most satisfying things that can happen to us is that all goes according to plan.
That you set up a process, and you follow the path, you execute the steps, and it works out perfectly.
But ask yourself: how often does that really happen? Not very often, if at all, I would think.
It's really difficult, given all the variables in life, and especially in the performing arts, to set everything up to occur on a particular date and time. And that can be really frustrating, as there are bills to pay and obligations to meet that other people seem to put on the calendar for us.
A quick mindset shift for you in this episode: how to be at peace with not having your successes (or failures) timed out to a particular moment, and how to prepare for the ups and the downs.
Can you find joy in the random nature of the timing of your results, good or bad? Let me know in the comments below.
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https://acxmasterclass.com/
...narrate your own book (if you’re an author):
https://narrateyourownbook.com/
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https://mikesock.com/
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https://rehearsal.pro/
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Hey there, hero!
This episode is for you if you feel like you missed the boat. That you're too old to be the artist you want to be. So...
We tell ourselves the stories we hear from others.
It's convenient and reliable.
Sometimes.
But sometimes, the stories we tell ourselves are different from the conventional wisdom. And it's actually all a choice. It depends on how much you want it.
If you want to switch up what you're doing in life...you can. Really.
And you actually have an advantage to switch things up. I'll tell you what that is, boomer (or GenXer) in this episode - I think you might welcome the option I present.
Are you thinking it's too late for you? Or do you have the resolve to ignore that easy assumption? Let me know in the comments below.
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https://voheroes.com/start
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https://acxmasterclass.com/
...narrate your own book (if you’re an author):
https://narrateyourownbook.com/
...have the most effective pop filter (especially for VO talent):
https://mikesock.com/
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https://rehearsal.pro/
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Hey there, hero!
The little moments in life when we do what we do as performers...record an audition, narrate a chapter in an audiobook, self-tape an on-camera audition...they are juicy, aren't they?
I'm wondering what goes through your head, just as you're about to start.
To take that "blank page" and add content to it.
To change it from nothing to something.
Do you have doubts? Are you supremely confident? Something in between?
Do you even notice that moment anymore?
I wonder how that on-the-brink moment hits you these days. Let me know in the comments below.
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https://acxmasterclass.com/
...narrate your own book (if you’re an author):
https://narrateyourownbook.com/
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https://mikesock.com/
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Hey there, hero!
If there's one thing we don't have enough of, it's time.
But there are ways to guard your time and protect what you have.
You can even take steps to re-claim that precious commodity. One is fairly obvious.
The other can feel a bit dangerous. A bit risky.
I'd like to set your mind at ease about that "dangerous, risky" one.
How do you guard your time? How do you make sure you have the time you need to do the things you want? Let me know in the comments below.
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Hey there, hero!
Our NarrateYourOwnBook.com training course, designed for authors who want to be the voice of their own books, has a lesson in it that shows them how to "claim their title" from Kindle and start the process of producing the audiobook version of their book on ACX.
You'd think you'd need some sort of permission to claim a title, but you'd be wrong.
In this episode we discuss how easy it is for scammers to create ACX projects from any title that has yet to be claimed, leaving us in the position of being taken advantage of.
As a narrator, you'll want to watch this, and then be extra vigilant when someone contacts you out of the blue on ACX to narrate their book. And if you're an author, you'll want to watch for your title being claimed without your permission.
Could it be any easier? Thoughts on this? Let me know in the comments below.
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Hey there, hero!
I'm just starting the process of taking a course, and I'm looking for advice from you.
Whether you formally teach others or not, we all make the move from showing others how to do something to learning how to do things ourselves.
What do you do to be as open as possible to the great things headed your way? How do you combat the assumptions you've made about something you're learning? What do you do to quiet the distractions?
What are your best practices as a learner?
I'd like to maximize my level of success in this course I'm taking, and I'd love to hear your best practices.
Let me know in the comments below.
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Hey there, hero!
This episode is a quick reminder that there are a lot of ways to go about doing things in our business.
Some are pretty good.
Some are uh-MAZE-ing.
But some...um, no. Just no.
Can you see what's very wrong with the process I came across in the Meetup profile I talk about? Let me know in the comments below.
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It's easy to get into a rut. You get used to doing something, you're not challenged any longer, and it starts feeling monotonous.
Even if your goal was to create a reliable ritual. It just gets old. You get stuck.
Then Ajarae Coleman jumped in with a new concept.
You try to shake things up, and strike out for something more challenging. Something new.
And it doesn't quite work out.
The feelings you have when you try something, fail at it, and reflect on the process can range from the thought that you learned something to "meh" to disappointment to outright sadness to..."goal trauma."
(Yeah, I didn't know what that meant either, until I used the google to find out what Ajarae was on about.)
Please discuss, once you've watched the episode. What's your go-to reaction when you try something and fail? Let me know in the comments below.
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The number one answer to the question I ask when I'm trying to gauge a student's concerns about learning, "What are you most worried about?" is so interesting.
And we don't really think about that one moment, that one concern, that everyone in the world has also experienced. It's a universal.
And if you give this momentous occasion a thought or two, it can really change your perspective on being a beginner.
Or a "never tried it.".
Or, at some point, an experienced professional.
Do remember the moment you switched from "I've never done this" to "I know how to do this!"? What did that feel like? Let me know in the comments below.
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If you're as big a fan of language, expression, narration and audiobooks as I am, and if you care about proper usage and what is required to do your own public domain audiobook narration, this is the episode for you.
I had a chance to spend some time with Mignon Fogarty, discussing all that and more.
Enjoy this visit with one of my heroes, Grammar Girl.
If you're a writer, and haven't grabbed VOHeroes or the ACX Master Class, and you want to learn how to narrate your own book, here's Grammar Girl's link to register: https://narrateyourownbook.com/grammar . Questions about grammar? Ask Mignon over at the Grammar Girl podcast site (https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/) Questions about audiobooks and the public domain titles you might be undertaking? Let me know in the comments below.
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Ever been in the situation where you have an abundance of great choices?
An embarrassment of riches when it comes to solutions, any one of which would be great?
Does it stop you from making a decision on which to choose?
I mean, how often do you have a bunch of options...that are all good?
Here's a hall pass for choosing any one of them that would work out for you.
It's OK to succeed, even when it's surprising.
Is it rare for you to have more than one good choice? How do you react to that awesome situation? Let me know in the comments below.
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Knowing your brand is essential, but once we determine the boundaries of our brand we might mistakenly misuse that knowledge.
In this episode, I'm going to give you two examples around opportunities and your brand.
Your brand can be your first filter, but then...I have a secret weapon for you. And it depends who is asking - if you're searching, or if someone is searching for you.
You might be tempted to reject opportunities because "it's not my brand." My advice might run counter to that.
Ever turn something right off the bat because it wasn't your brand? Let me know in the comments below.
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Does the world these days tend to make you angry? I know there are aspects of our existence that piss me off.
And I want to delete those things. Don't you?
James Clear helped set me straight. You know, the guy who wrote Atomic Habits?
He got me again this week with something in his newsletter.
Once you hear it (I repeat it, it's so good!), let me know your thoughts in the comments below.
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The consideration you make for a single role in an on-camera or stage opportunity and the many many characters you might play in an audiobook...
...means your personal brand is likely going to be less of a discriminator.
You're not auditioning for that one character.
You're auditioning for the entire cast.
Once you let that marinate...does that help? Or does that give you pause? Let me know in the comments below.
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My grandfather was a funny, smart cookie. He wasn't a performer, rather my grandfather was a plumber.
I'm not really shocked anymore at how many lessons I learned from him, even though he was a tradesman, about how to execute my occupation and run my business.
One of the basic rules he lived by was to be damn sure he had a measure of a job before he executed the plumbing needed.
He measured, then measured again, just to be sure. Then he cut his pipes. And they always seem to fit perfectly together.
It wasn't hesitancy, it was being sure, and then double sure.
Can you see how you might use this concept in creating your characters and doing your work? Would it be worth it to you take a moment and take a second measure? Let me know in the comments below.
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Everybody makes mistakes. Everybody fails at things. All. The. Time.
Instead of being solely embarrassed about it, and fearful that failure might become the norm, why not make light of your mistakes?
Even...celebrate them?
You'll hear what I did in this episode.
Sound familiar? How did you handle it? Let me know in the comments below.
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We may not have control over what happens to us in life.
Sometimes, it's our doing.
Sometimes, life happens with no input from us.
And although we might not be the cause of some event in our life, there is one thing that we can control: how we react to it.
And I'm telling you, your choices on how to react are far more numerous than you think.
And being mindful, imaginative and deliberate about my reaction is something I’ve been concentrating on with great results.
I want to share that with you.
Do you face knee jerk reactions, that are less useful to you than other choices? Are there times you wish you could go back and consider a different choice? Let me know in the comments below.
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This one is worth listening to without the distraction of video. Wear headphones or earbuds, seat them properly and listen.
And, I'm gonna warn you. I tear up a bit in this podcast episode.
Because of the power of human breathing.
How breaths are used run the gamut from comedic to tragic to frantic to romantic.
And I'm on a mission to give you a permanent permission slip around your breaths, as a part of your work that needs to remain, and not be deleted.
De-breathing plugins. Not a thing you need.
Disagree? Agree? Breathing heavily over this subject? Let me know in the comments below.
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It's a pretty simple question, but we might fly right by it because we see it as a huge issue.
We face things all the time that have the potential of being an issue...
...but it might be worth taking a moment and determining whether it's actually real or not.
When you're worried about something...take a moment and survey whether you're worried about nothing. I show you how in this episode.
Have you found yourself in this situation? Isn't it a relief when you check your assumptions? ? Let me know in the comments below.
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We hear the phrase "game changer" all the time. And we take for granted that it's a major shift that leads to a victory.
Is that always what it means? And is it always huge, monumental or unexpected?
I'd love to know how you define a game-changing moment or development or shift.
Can you even recognize it? When you haven't experienced the effects of this "game-changer" yet? Let me know your thoughts in the comments below.
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The rest of that quote (from Helen Keller) is really important to know.
Life in general, and our chosen path in life (being an artist) specifically, has some twists and turns in store for us.
Some unexpected stops, some uphill climbs and some out of control skids.
Some bends in the road.
Unless...you are watching, vigilant and prepared.
I wonder how you handle the unpredictable. Especially when the unpredictable is as weird as it can be as a voice talent, an actor or a writer.
I'm going to show you how simple acknowledgement of the challenge can go
Do you find yourself at a loss when the road sign is squiggly? What do you do to "cover" yourself for the unexpected? Let me know in the comments below.
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Taking care of ourselves is paramount - as actors, voice talent, writers and other creatives, we don't have an office infirmary and an in-person support community when we are in need of self-care.
And one area where your personal mental and physical health can be threatened is when you choose to disagree with someone's point of view...especially in online communication.
The anonymity of social media emboldens some to take very big liberties with the basics of good manners - we can be attacked from many angles without the ability to defend ourselves (or sometimes even know who is doing the attacking).
But rest assured that when you make a commitment to a tool or process, something that you know works for you, know that you can feel so much better by choosing to ignore the attacks altogether.
Don't respond at all if it's going to cause you grief. Just...move on.
I'll give you some basic self-care choices you can make to move on and feel sooooo much better.
Does this make sense? Do you enjoy the power of deciding not to engage? Let me know in the comments below.
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I feel like I'm a weird artist. When I'm designing a performance, I work toward something that I can rely on, in a character, in business, in life, and then, if I can, lathering, rinsing and repeating.
And I feel like I'm in the minority - I see most other artists achieving great performances, and then instead of repeating those performances, immediately trying to change it up.
Make it different.
Find a new way.
Make a new choice.
And I think that's fun, but that there are advantages to re-using things that you find work for you, and not immediately insisting on changing it up the next time around.
What about relying on the solution that's elegant, and works? Without instantly jumping to making it different next time around? Let me know in the comments below.
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When trying to understand a problem or challenge, while getting to the root of the problem and then on to the solution, we often ask "Why is this happening?"
Great question. It's worth getting an answer, and one way to do that is to use a process that some call "about five WHYs" - asking "why?" over and over.
Begin with the general question and describe what's happening, and then ask the question again and again, five or so times, looking for more details, drilling deeper to get more specific.
And hopefully, your drilling will get to the root cause, and eventually, the solution.
Ever use this process? Is it new to you? Getting details a challenge? Let me know in the comments below.
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We continue with the second of two episodes hearing from NAVA's Carin Gilfry, and in this installment, she gets a bit more personal about her own decisions when it comes to AI, and in particular why she decided to take the plunge...
...and arrange to have her voice modeled for future AI and synthetic use.
You might be surprised that a talent would not only consider doing this, but following through on a smart, legal and ethical basis, with an eye toward future income from her modeled voice. Carin also discusses the ways that an AI version of her (and your) voice might even be preferable to the real (time) thing.
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One of my fave people in VO is NAVA's Carin Gilfry, and in this first of a two part series, she shares with us how NAVA (the National Association of Voice Actors at navavoices.org) is working on behalf of all voice actors and lots of different areas: DEI, representation, insurance and more.
Including...AI and synthetic voices.
If you want to know what the NAVA group is up to and how they have your back as a performer, take 9 minutes and let this flow over you.
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Do you find the random irregularity and odd, weird opportunities that are the bulk of our business...annoying?
Does the lack of a regular, traditional 40-hour work week make you...irritated?
I want to help you be at peace with this - and help you with a bit of advice on how to help set up your performer life so that you're prepared for these opportunities.
Because the opportunities in our business are, most of the time, effing amazing.
Show business is not organized for your success. It's not an office or cube farm job. It's certainly not predictable, nor does it follow any observable pattern.
Being prepared for random irregularity just might be your super power - if you know how to take advantage of your downtime.
How do you react to the absolutely weird timing we are presented with when it comes to our opportunities? Are you as prepared as you might like to be? Let me know in the comments below.
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Clara Tristan is an excellent host and a wise woman.
She casually dropped that phrase...when you create something, you automatically serve others...with me when I appeared on her podcast.
And it so resonated with me, and hopefully for you - specifically because of the type of business we're in.
I mean, you can doubt your level of experience and accomplishment, and look at your income and think it doesn't come up to snuff...but look what you're doing for others.
It's best to remember that what we do has multiple effects in the world, both for us and for our audience.
How did that statement land for you? Let me know in the comments below.
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Hey there, hero!
As a performer, you've made the choice to be in a very weird, counterintuitive, awesome, creative world. And it has its own quirky way of presenting us opportunities.
There's a phrase we dive into in this episode to help us recognize those quiet moments of opportunities: "Listen carefully, because opportunity sometimes knocks softly."
When I heard that phrase, I had to stop and think about it for a moment.
And it happened at a restaurant I go to. I'll share the story about what happened in this episode.
What experience do you have with listening for acting and VO opportunities? How developed is that sense for you? What can you do to hone that? Let me know in the comments below.
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Hey there, hero!
There are lots of strategies and tactics to help us to get better at what we do, but there is one thing we will sometimes do that likely won't help at all.
And that's guessing.
Or listening to someone online who likely is guessing as well.
In this episode, I show you why this probably won't work, give you some better options to stay on course, and some things to avoid when looking for answers.
How has guessing, educated or not, worked out for you? Let me know in the comments below.
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Hey there, hero!
I know there are times when I've told you that it's an advantage to be brief. To be essential. Focused and tight in your communication.
One big exception: asking for help or support.
Don't worry about giving too many details. When you need help, and you're frustrated, tale a moment to give as much information to the person helping you as you can - you will do so much better, and be up and running so much faster.
Are you someone who just blasts "this thing sucks!"? Or can you take a breath, and give the details that will help them help you? Let me know in the comments below.
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Hey there, hero!
I'm feeling sheepish.
I feel like sometimes I might be failing at reminding you that you're an artist.
My priority lately has been you ways to maximize your focus, do your busy work easier and faster, manage your productivity and so on. And with the number of auditions you could be getting, I've given you ways to make that process easier and more reliable.
But what I don't want to do is forget the art.
I don't want you to be so mechanical and workaday that you forget the fun, the joy and the privilege we have to ba artists.
Is what you have created for yourself as an actor and voice talent still art? Or has it become a tiresome "job"? Let me know in the comments below.
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If you haven't seen the announcement from Amazon that they are going to give Kindle authors the option to have the audiobook versions of their titles read by synthetic voices, well...it's happened:
https://www.kdpcommunity.com/s/article/Invite-Only-KDP-Beta-for-Audiobooks
And there's really nothing we can do to stop it. But...
...there are some very big positives that you and I, as voice talent, need to remember about art and writers and voice artists and money and more.
I also want to know what you have to say, once you've watched this episode and read the short announcement at the link above, in the comments below.
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Hey there, hero!
You get a lot of choices in life, and some you very much want to take advantage of.
Others, not so much. Some are a hard "no."
Especially if you don't feel qualified or up to the task.
As a coach, there can be a tendency to not want to be perceived as anything less than a superman. That you're capable of anything and helping anyone.
And I can tell you that this can apply to you as an actor or voice talent. We are encouraged to be as inclusive in our roles and auditions as we can.
I can also tell you that the more you qualify yourself (without being overly self-judgy) the better you'll do at the things you end up saying yes to.
But when you say no to something, how does that make you feel? ? Let me know in the comments below.
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Remember when you couldn't wait to open your inbox...juuuust in case you had gotten an audition or seven while you were away from your email?
Remember that feeling of anticipation? Or curiosity? Or joy?
You likely had anything but a feeling of dread, right?
How do you feel now? Have things changed for you? Do you dread having to do an audition?
And most importantly, doing and audition "right?"
I want to help you regain the joy of that moment of getting an audition.
One way to do that is to quash the urge to look at auditions as something you get right and succeed, or you get wrong and you horribly fail.
I actually want you to be a bit selfish. Watch the podcast (or listen to it) to hear what I mean by that.
What's the initial emotion you feel when you seen an audition headed your way? Why do you feel that way? Do you feel like you're about to be tested? Let me know in the comments below.
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Hey there, hero!
If you're like me and you're engaged in the pursuit of a successful, satisfying and profitable VO and acting career, you work really hard to get better.
Better at everything. Skills. Strategies. Planning. Execution. Results.
So things are a bit easier in the long run...
...so you can experience joy and happiness.
Let's remember to take a moment to enjoy those achievements, and actually experience and savor the happiness we create. If not, why are we working so hard?
We can forget in the hard work it takes to get better, that the fruits of those labors are worth pausing the pursuits of those labors and grab a joyous whiff of satisfaction and happiness.
You deserve it. And doing so teaches you that there is lovely reward in hard work, not just hard work.
Do you give yourself the moments of happiness and joy you deserve? Might you do a bit more of that in the future? Let me know in the comments below.
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Hey there, hero!
The fact is, you're going to make mistakes. And you're going to be disappointed, feel less than and that wish that you could get a do-over.
But don't let that be your norm. That's certainly one way to look at it, but there may be another to consider.
If you know you're not going to be perfect, if you know that there are times when you don't have enough information to succeed or that you simply missed the mark, you can choose how you respond to it.
Here's what the pros do: they simply move on.
Do you beat yourself up when you make a mistake? Or can you take a moment, acknowledge it and immediately move on? Let me know in the comments below.
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Hey there, hero!
Solving problems for yourself or others likely require asking questions.
In some cases, those questions are straightforward, and the answers you get will get the job done.
But many times, the question being asked isn't quite getting to the heart of the matter.
There's more information required, or context needs to be added, or the solution is found from an entirely different method of discovery. A different question, or questions, need to be asked.
And how you ask that "different" question requires a bit of finesse - even if you're asking it of yourself. You don't want to insult the other person by not answering the question they DID ask.
How do you handle this situation without making the other person feel less than, or foolish? I always am looking for guidance. Let me know in the comments below.
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Hey there, hero!
"Scary hours."
Weird name.
Interesting concept.
Effective? Why not try out creating a scary hour for yourself and let me know?
Might scary hours be an effective way of getting stuff done for you? Or do you have enough in your life that's a little bit frightening already? Let me know in the comments below.
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Hey there, hero!
The strike against the TV/Theatrical/Streaming contracts and the members of the AMPTP continues, now months in for both writers and actors.
Writers are really hamstrung in terms of what they can work on, but our strike is slightly different as there are many areas of work, covered by many different contracts...
...many of which are voice over based, rather than on-camera.
(And what can you so with the time you might have spent doing on-camera auditions.)
Let's find out which ones you can get paid to do, and which ones you can't.
UPDATE: SAG-AFTRA has asked for a strike authorization against the producers of interactive projects (most obvious is video games). We will update once we get more information.
Once you watch or listen to the episode, is there an area of union acting work that you're not clear about in terms of accepting work? Are you a non-union actor that is confused about what work you can do? Let me know in the comments below.
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Hey there, hero!
It might have been a book I narrated.
Or it might not.
I'm not sayin' one way or the other.
But a listener brought up a nonetheless interesting opinion: that there are some print books that should not be made into audiobooks.
Too complicated. Too controversial. Too many pictures. Too outdated. Too boring. Too...whatever.
Do you agree? What kind of content would stop you from accepting a job to narrate a particular book? Let me know in the comments below.
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Hey there, hero!
I apologize in advance for this episode.
Not really, but kinda.
I just got off a very difficult Zoom Q&A session, with hundreds of people in attendance, most of which had had questions and had absolutely no idea how to behave in that situation.
I have thoughts.
And advice.
And I need to vent.
Once you watch the video, let me know...was I too harsh?? Hit me up in the comments below.
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Hey there, hero!
There's a gift waiting for you in this podcast episode.
I'm going to show you what is waiting for you when you make a definitive choice, and help casting see your take on a character.
This ties in with a previous episode on being the casting office's consultant for this role.
When you do make that definitive choice, there's power in that decision. You feel like a professional, and you walk around with your head held a bit higher...
...as opposed to silently wondering if you made the best choice. And, I present to you the concept of SW SW SW SW. Watch or listen to the episode to find out what the heck that is.
How do you feel once you've made your character choices, recorded your audition and submitted it? Let me know in the comments below.
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Hey there, hero!
I have to admit that there are times when I stop what I'm doing, especially when they are repetitive or mundane, and ask myself an important question:
"Does this really matter?"
Because I have a tendency toward wasting time on things that, although I'm really good at them, they don't really move things forward for me.
We can sometimes be expert at something that isn't all that useful, and we can mistake that expertise for overall effectiveness...because we're good at it, dammit!
How about you? Ever caught yourself being excellent but not effective? Let me know in the comments below.
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Hey there, hero!
We spend an awful lot of time planning to get stuff done.
Making to-do lists and setting up calendars and workflows and then analyzing if we were on target or need to adjust things.
And there are all kinds of apps and processes (hello, Ivy Lee Method) for getting all those best-laid plans squared away.
But what about the fairly minor moments, where we simply execute those plans?
How come they don't get the fanfare they deserve? How come they're not the sexy part of the workflow?
And guess what most people don't ever get around to? Yeah. That.
Maybe you think like I do? Watch or listen to this episode, then let me know in the comments.
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Hey there, hero!
Every so often, like a bolt of lightning, our perceptions about ourselves become crystal clear.
That happened to me just a few days ago.
Thanks to CNN's story on "dis-influencers," I now know my purpose in life...online. I have a very lucid understanding of what I do with these podcasts and how they benefit (I hope!) you, my lovely listener/viewer.
And it goes against the very nature of my online buying trajectory. Watch or listen to the episode and you'll get what I mean.
Is my newfound title old news to you? Let me know in the comments below.
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Hey there, hero!
As we sit in a moment of uncertainty. or fear, or disappointment, we might think that this is where it always will be.
That this failure or challenge or set of speed bumps in life will never end.
I've got three words for you. And I suggest you do what I did with those three words.
After watching the podcast - did those three words help? Do you think they might make a difference? Let me know in the comments below.
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Actors and voice talent sometimes look to casting to help us clarify what they want from us.
And because they often don't have that clarity, they make the mistake of going "wide" with their choices in their acting.
That's a huge mistake. They try to be the most general, and less specific, so as to cover as much of the wide variety of options that that casting director might want.
Instead of trying to cover the waterfront, do what I share here in this episode.
Is it hard for you to make a specific, confident decisions when you audition for roles? Let me know in the comments below.
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Sometimes, when we finally acquire a skill, there may be a moment of uncertainty that we've actually, really, truly gained that expertise.
All of a sudden, we get good at something, and we can get nervous - that we're missing something, that we're not seeing the whole picture, that it can't be this easy...are we OK?
I've got an explanation, and a permission slip to release the "what am I not seeing here??" feeling.
Ever find this to be the case? That you are just that good, and that you're NOT missing something basic? Let me know in the comments below.
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It was October of 1989 when America Online's existence was first promoted in the MacWorld and MacUser magazines that hit the stands (and my mailbox in Washington DC). I went on my morning show on Q107, and told listeners they could send me messages on the service, addressed to screen name David107.
That shoutout on the air did two things: first, it caused Jean Villanueva to nearly spit out her coffee as she traveled along the Dulles Toll Road in Virginia - she was on her way to her job as AOL's chief communications officer. Second, it prompted her to call me when I got off the air that morning and ask if I wanted to record the phone messages people would hear when they first called AOL's tech support lines.
Thus began my first job doing IVR, and one of the longest client relationships (over 28 years) I've ever enjoyed: over 38,000 prompts (individual messages) recorded over the years.
IVR became a huge thing for me, and despite a ton of work in that space, I began almost immediately to notice competition - from computer generated voices. Nothing like the human voice, nothing synthetically realistic, but like AM radio, quality wasn't necessary. It was the information being delivered to the caller that mattered, no matter how mechanical it sounded.
So the massive developments in synthetic voices today seem oddly familiar, and it leads me to my warning in this episode of the podcast about the risk to our future as voice talent.
The warning might no be what you expect - and might make you smile just a bit.
Once you've listened, would you share with me if you agree or disagree? Let me know in the comments below.
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The complaints about on-camera self-tapes have got to stop. Like, now.
Yes, it's different than it used to be.
But to rail against it is a super huge waste of time.
And you on-camera folk that are so pissed off that you have to do most of your auditions at home should take a page out of the voice over talent playbook. Because we've been auditioning at home for decades, and we've learned to leverage it to our advantage.
And you should do the same.
Yes, it's different, and might be a bit more difficult the first few times you do it. But it really isn't the onerous responsibility that some would have you believe.
And no, you shouldn't be paid for it. There are advantages to home self-tapes that more than make up for the disadvantages. And there are millions of free tutorials on how to do a competitive on-camera self tape, even if all you have is a window with natural light and a mobile phone.
It is what it is. Stop bitching, grab a new skill and get back to acting.
Agree? Disagree? Sad that I'm not being more sensitive to your struggles with technology? Let me know in the comments below.
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One of the ways you can help people hire you is to show them how to work with you, and you can do that with a document or web page that shows them exactly how.
We sometimes forget that our customers may not even know how to take advantage of all that we offer.
An example is when you book an audiobook project, and you provide the author or publisher how you work, and what to expect.
It can set their mind at ease and help them decide to hire you...simply because you know what you're doing and will take care of them.
Do your clients know exactly what your operating style is? Do they know all that you offer? Or how you work with clients in general? Let me know in the comments below.
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This past week or two, I've heard some really amazing numbers regarding two numbers - and actors and VO talent complaining about both.
We only have ourselves to blame, and we need to stop grousing and be at peace with them.
What are these two important metrics?
One is the number of auditions that casting directors get for each role, or what ACX rights holders get in terms of submissions from narrators. (The numbers are likely similar in other categories of on-camera or VO work.)
The other is how many seconds before someone reviewing your audition will move on to the next one if you're simply not right.
You might be surprised at how minuscule that number is.
And it means you need to be aware and OK with both of those numbers...because we've brought it on ourselves in the quest for better access to projects.
Yep. It's our fault, and the numbers speak for themselves.
Now that you know these numbers (watch or listen to get them), how do you feel about them? Are you thinking that they are patently unfair? Still shaking your fist at the heavens? Or are you accepting and understanding of them? Let me know in the comments below.
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After a bit of back and forth, SAG-AFTRA has successfully negotiated a new payment format for IVR work for actors and voice talent.
And I am so happy they did - it reflects higher compensation for the hard work that talent does in the category of IVR, and the nature of IVR recording and usage.
What's IVR? What are the new rates? Watch/losten to this podcast episode for all the lovely details.
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Hey there, hero!
We often are fearful that if we don't give our casting partners an awesome option (or a number of awesome options) in our auditions, we won't give them what they really want.
As if we CAN even have the slightest notion of what they really want.
Instead, I'd like to make the case of being confident in our choices when we design our audition paths.
It's not going to "make" them cast you, one way or the other...so be kind to yourself.
Do you worry that you're not giving casting what they want? Or that your choices aren't "good enough" for them to cast you? Let me know in the comments below.
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If there was ever a guy who didn't look the part, it's Rick Rubin.
He's the first to admit he's no performer. And when someone who knows he's no performer narrates his own book, be very very thankful that he's a genius.
His new book, The Creative Act, is filled to the brim with wisdom on how to be a creative soul. Even if he's not the best author-as-narrator, the book is worth listening to, and you'l forgive the sing-song amateurish nature of his delivery...
...because the content is so amazing. Here's a link:
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One of the big takeaways has to do with how important the audience and what you think it wants. It's a gamechanger. And here's a hint: it's not about pleasing the biggest audience.
Have you read/listened to his book? Can you resist being an audience-pleaser? If not, are you going to?? Let me know in the comments below.
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It can a moment of pause and tense self-reflection, and often, one of uncertainty: raising your rates.
Let's take a look at how to have that conversation with your existing clients, and to be at peace with getting paid what you're worth, and then some.
Is it tough for you to ask for reasonable, satisfying rates? Or to ask for hikes in those rates? Let me know in the comments below.
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If you find yourself looking at audiobook auditions of a particular genre, like fiction, or non-fiction, and saying, "Nah...that's not for me."
I wonder if you're being fair with yourself.
Or if you're telling yourself fairy tails about yourself and your abilities.
You just might be cutting yourself off of some amazing, profitable and yes, enjoyable (!) opportunities.
Let's take a look at that, and examine the evidence - and perhaps open yourself up to a chance to do some great work.
I'll be leading a session called "Fearless Fiction and Nuanced Non-Fiction" At WoVOCon VII (My 5-7 in Orland):
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Maybe you'll join me on stage to read!
So..do you find yourself avoiding certain books? How come? Might it be a false flag? Let me know in the comments below.
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They've done it again.
I don't know how long it will last, but AudioTechnica has lowered the price on the AT-2020 USB Plus (the microphone I use and recommend and teach people with)...again.
Earlier in the year, the price dropped from $149 to $100...then it dropped a couple of months later to just $70.
With no drop in quality.
And they now dropped the price to less than $60. Here's the link:
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So let's consider the purchase of a second, spare mic as a really cheap insurance policy.
Make sense to you? Let me know in the comments below.
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Here's a quick turnaround replay of an in-depth Q&A session held a few hours ago, live on FB, YT and LI, with Jim Johnson and Dan O'Day of The Accents Class.
Questions included getting started with studying and integrating accents into your performance, how to switch between accents in narration, how to be consistent throughout a longer piece, what to watch for in terms of caricatures and potentially offensive performances, how Jim studies and helps you study a particular accent or dialect, why an actor might be good at one accent and find a challenge with another...
...and so much more.
The Accents Class is open for registration, and if you join before Tuesday night at 9p PT, you'll get a $300 discount. Here's the link - I highly recommend this course:
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Watch this to deepen your understanding of accent and dialect work - then let me know: is this something you avoid? Is it something you embrace? Do you wish you were better at accents and dialects? Let me know in the comments below.
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(For those who will listen to the audio podcast: at the very beginning of the episode, I'm holding an object in my hand, up close and in focus on my camera - just in case you're saying "How would I know what that is...I can't see it on an audio podcast!")
I recently needed help. I'm usually the one offering help to others, but this time...I needed help myself.
And I'll be honest - I had to fight the urge to say "Nah! I can do this! I don't need no stinkin' help!"
But I did. And I found I had to set aside my desire to be self-sufficient and not to burden others...and take a bit of my own medicine.
I got help - from one of my clients, Hopper Stone (a badass photographer, who came to the Palatial Lawrence Estate and helped me set up my new video camera.)
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I've observed people quickly search for an answer to a problem, find some information, and because time is (almost always) of the essence...
...jump right in to "fixing" the problem. But it doesn't get fixed, and they don't know why. We all want to be efficient with our problem solving, but there's a crucial component to "efficient": your step-by-step use of that solution's info.
In many cases, the information is great. The problem is the order of execution. Let's take the example of Jess, who wrote me about a problem they couldn't quite solve, even though they had all the information they needed.
It was their order of execution.
Once you've listened to this episode, would you please take a moment and share with me a moment that you got ahead of yourself? Let me know in the comments below.
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Are you addicted to making changes to your tried and true processes? Are you constantly tinkering, adjusting and toying with stuff?
Or do you only change when you need to?
If the newest, latest stuff has your eye, even if what you have now is working fine for you, well...you're not alone.
I see lots of performers searching for perfection...going for the newest mic, an updated computer, the latest operating system, the hot new mobile device...when what they are currently using is working just fine for them.
And then, there are others who only change when they see a need to, a real need, like security issues, not being able to run a crucial update because their gear is too old, or a feature that's only available on a newer edition of a product.
And at the same time, your metrics might change - the standards by which you judge your success.
So...
Where are you with this? Is change a struggle for you? Let me know in the comments below.
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As a Macintosh user, I know exactly what software to use to back up my data and keep myself safe: Time Machine. It's built in to MacOS, and is awesome. Reliable, automatic, elegant.
But when a client or student asks me for the equivalent of that awesomeness for Windows, I have to ask my friend, my go-to Windows expert: Leo Notenboom, at askleo.com.
I get my chance on Zoom recently, and I had the wisdom to record it for you. If you use Windows and you want to professionally protect your livelihood, Leo's your guy. Watch this video and use the software he says to use.
It will simply and elegantly keep your stuff safe.
He's even got a very low-cost course you can take (less than 60 bucks for anyone, and 30% off that if you use the coupon code HERO at the link below, making it just $42. Well worth it.)
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Ever been sadly nailed by an unexpected hard drive failure? With no backup? What happened? Let me know in the comments below.
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The word "ridiculous" comes to mind here.
The mic I use and recommend is, currently, unbelievably discounted. With no changes in quality, materials or performance.
So now, I'm stuck.
I can't make an argument, currently, about looking critically at the price of a USB microphone as an initial litmus test...with my fave mic being priced so low.
I can't really say, "Yeah, don't pay THAT little for a mic - except for the one I think you should get!"
Can I?
(By the way, if you want it, check it out here: https://voheroes.com/get-at2020usbplus)
Have you ever had doubt, based on price about a product recommended to you, or with a product you love? Let me know in the comments below.
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Hey there, hero!
Are you an artist that has decided that money should never enter into your decision making process?
Are you worried that you'll become a "shill" for "the man?"
Have you convinced yourself that you must suffer as an artist, or you'll be lesser for it?
Any other questions about art versus money? Let's discuss this sticky subject in the comments below.
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Hey there, hero!
I'd like to help you break a habit I see some voice talent doing when recording auditions (and even work): immediately beginning their voice work, as if waiting was a sad waste of tape...or electrons?
This applies to on-camera work as well - no need to jump right in and start performing the instant you see your camera recording.
Take your time. Give yourself a break. Then, do great work from a position of ease and grace. In this episode, I'll show you how.
Have you found yourself jumping into action just because you've hit the record button? Let me know in the comments below.
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Hey there, hero!
We've just opened registration for the new 2023 ACX Master Class, and because so much has changed for voice talent in the audiobook narration world and with ACX, I invited you all last week to ask me questions.
And I got some great ones: on the editing, on how to judge a book's potential profit, on how much time it actually takes to narrate a book and more.
I answer all of them in this week's podcast episode, so strap in, and get the skinny on the latest updates.
And, of course, if you haven't yet joined us, we'd love to have you as a 2023 ACX Master Class student, building a solid audiobook narration practice. 9 PM Pacific tonight (Tuesday, Jan 31, 2023) is the deadline for the Early Action Bonus pricing, where we pay the first $300 of your tuition, so here's the link:
https://acxmasterclass.com/join
Do you have a question of your own? Let me know in the comments below.
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Hey there, hero!
Next week, Dan O'Day and I will be opening registration for the brand-spankin'-new edition of the ACX Master Class.
In fact, we're running (as this podcast episode is being released live) a series of free video training on ACX, audiobook narration, the tech you need, the challenges you'll face (and how, as a new narrator, we've seen our students meet them) and so much more.
But...if you have a questions about audiobooks or ACX that you'd like to ask me directly, here's your chance.
In this episode, I let you know what you can ask (pretty much anything, but I give you some guidelines) and how to ask (where to put your questions...hint-hint: scroll down to the comments here and leave them).
Then, next week, I'll answer them all. I'll be doing a last-minute produced podcast, plus a live event online, with Dan to answer each and every question.
What do you want to know about audiobook narration? If you want to become a narrator, what's stopping you? What worries you about it? What do you need help with? Let me know in the comments below.
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Hey there, hero!
How many times have you approached decisions around the choices you make when doing auditions as "Sure, I can do that!" …when you clearly are not the type the character demands?
Like, way outside your age range, your lineage, your vocal style and more?
What about taking the time to choose your auditions based on how much you align with that character? Using a little jiu-jitsu on the situation?
We can sometimes go overboard in our zeal to be "versatile" or "agile."
This podcast episode discusses the pitfalls of that and how to avoid them.
Do you find yourself forgetting just how good you are, as opposed to how many options you can create, when performing? Let me know in the comments below.
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Hey there, hero!
I had a few questions as to what was up with the episode count, and it all boils down to me taking my own advice.
I spent decades in broadcasting, and was one of the first podcasters ever. So…I wanted to take the time to tally all of the production from my first podcasts (the Online Tonight daily RealAudio-laden emails in 1996) through the rest of my daily syndicated days on AM, FM, XM and Sirius, on CNET, on Salem, on WGN/Chicago and WOR/New York, to the Secrets of Screen Acting Podcast, the podcasts I'd done for SAG-AFTRA, for commercial clients, the VO2GoGo podcast, this VOHeroes podcast and many more.
It's been, and continues to be (in the audio AND video era) a blast.
And I wanted to do a bit of celebrating.
I ask you for the same contribution as last episode: what have you forgotten to give yourself credit for? What about your journey do you need to take a moment and have a moment? Let me know in the comments below.
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Hey there, hero!
Although I've tried very hard to take away the fear of starting something new, I've paid little attention to celebrating when we actually accomplish whatever that thing is.
I want to change that in this episode, because if we're going to have the gumption to attempt something, we definitely have to take a moment when we actually get that something done.
It certainly far more likely that we'll try something, and run into challenges along the way.
But if we manage to do things in such a way that we actually get what we want...well, that's worth a few fireworks and champagne.
And that's why this episode is numbered "properly," based on the total number of podcast episodes I've produced in the last 26 years, beginning with the first daily email-delivered Progressive Networks (RealAudio) email attachments back in 1996.
So...give me an example of something you've accomplished recently that you forgot to give yourself credit for in the comments below. And tell me how it feels to type it out and maybe say it out loud.
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Hey there, hero!
In a recent episode of the podcast, I talked about keeping price and value straight, and supporting your price points by pointing out the value of what you do as a performer.
All well and good, unless you're just starting off and you don't feel as though you bring a lot of value.
You do.
And in this episode, I look at a couple of things to remember, even if you're a new performer, just getting their feet wet as a professional.
Even beginners deserve dignity as professionals, so let's talk about that.
If you're new, do you feel like you can't yet charge professional rates? Do you look at experience and exposure as currency? If you're not new, when did you decide to charge rates that approach or exceed union minimums? Let me know in the comments below.
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Hey there, hero!
What runs through your mind when you hit that SEND button for the audition you just created? High hopes, excitement, anticipation, maybe a sense of satisfaction?
Great.
Fast forward to a couple of days later. Are you still thinking about it? Wondering how it landed with the casting person?
And maybe thinking you need to follow up?
Maybe you are one of those actors and voice talents that makes a regular habit of following up...just to "build that relationship."
Don't. Full stop. Hear why I'm so final about this advice in the episode.
Does this fly in the face of what you've heard before? Do you find yourself unable to let go of the notion that you have to follow up? Do you totally disagree with me? Let me know in the comments below.
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Hey there, hero!
The digital age has made the links we voice in commercials, documentaries, audiobooks, IVR and so many other categories of work even more important that what used to be the crucial contact info: the phone number is no longer number one.
And how we voice URLs, the links on the Web, social media handles and email addresses can make or break the response your clients get from your work.
Here are four things that can make a huge difference in the clarity you provide to your listening audience when sharing links in your copy.
Anything else you think would be good to know about delivering digital information? Anything you hear that drives you just a bit crazy and telegraphs that the VO talent (or the client's copy) isn't all that Web aware? Let me know in the comments below.
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Hey there, hero!
It takes a lot of time and effort to get our tools, like Audacity, dialed in so that we can use them efficiently in our work, and so that we can rely on them from session to session.
(BTW, if you want tips on setting up Audacity, subscribing to our Coach Stuart's newsletter on how to use Audacity better should be on your list. Here's a link to sign up (it's free!):
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So...those tools can and will change and evolve over time, even to the point where keeping up with those changes can be a surprise.
Like when we update to a new version of software after a long period of NOT updating.
Often, those changes aren't made for you, but for other users of the tool. In fact, the changes a piece of software or hardware go through may end up making your job harder. That doesn't make it any easier to handle the frustration you can feel when you launch your newly-updated tool, and things have now gone south.
It can feel like a personal attack.
In this episode, I want to help you manage your emotions when you update, things don't go as planned and you get angry at the software publisher.
It's not them, it's you.
Usually.
Ever get a nasty surprise when you've updated a piece of software or hardware? What was your emotional reaction? Did that reaction serve you? Let me know in the comments below.
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Hey there, hero!
When a VOHeroes Pro has a success, I always take a moment to savor that. Whether it's a breakthrough in training, an equipment or software victory, or something as major as a booking, it's a moment to celebrate.
And I try my best to find out the details: what did you do that led to this? What did you learn? What does it feel like to achieve this success?
And so, when I get a chance to talk to a Pro when they get such a gift, I grab it.
And that's what I got to do with the newest voice of Starbucks, VOHeroes Pro Bethany Arrington-Peck. She's awesome and I couldn't be happier for her.
If you've wondered what it's like to get booked and do a session for a major brand, this podcast episode is for you.
Are you excited (and maybe fearful) of such a success? Did what Bethany shared square up with your expectations of your future success? Let me know in the comments below.
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Hey there, hero!
One of the skills we acquire as we become more experienced in performing on-camera and voice over acting is the notion of reframing when we encounter an outcome that is less than satisfactory. Instead of allowing that moment to hurt us, we re-frame it as a learning moment and growth opportunity.
It's really useful.
Usually.
There's one aspect of these moments that we can easily forget and is crucial to overcoming those challenges, and it's important to make it your mission to do this particular piece of work.
Check out this explanation, and then let me know: is the process I describe something you sometimes forget? Do you find it a challenge to remember to follow through on this? Let me know in the comments below.
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Hey there, hero!
I had the joy of working with a rights holder, not on ACX, but on Scribe Media (as well as Scribe's team) as the narrator of an inspirational business book called Epic Life, by Justin Breen:
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Justin is a rare entrepreneur that doesn't let his business life get in the way of his family life, and we'll talk about truly achieving work/life balance (and a lot more).
How do you go about making sure that your work and your personal life is balanced? Any challenges there? Let me know in the comments below.
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Hey there, hero!
Self-improvement, career growth and social media expert Josh Spector, in an article over on Medium, has put together a neat little package of seven simple strategies for making your workday smoother, more organized and simpler.
I think you'll find #2 to have a very familiar ring to it...especially if you use the Ivy Lee method.
Thoughts on the items in his list? Any additions? Let me know in the comments below.
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Hey there, hero!
Deconstruction. Vigilance. Speed.
What do these things have in common with one of my favorite Persian proverbs (or any proverb, for that matter)?
They fully support the notion that you can hold sway over the sometimes random events in our nutty little business - by putting them each into play.
Once you've heard what I have to say about this...is the fear still there (listen to the podcast episode to know exactly what I'm talking about)? Let me know in the comments below.
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Hey there, hero!
Do you worry about failure? About making mistakes? Does that worry stop you from even trying to take on new things or difficult issues?
No problem.
I have a surefire process for never making any mistakes ever again.
You probably won't like it, but it will work every time.
I'm sure you'll reject it, but isn't it what you're doing now to avoid mistakes and failures? Let me know in the comments below.
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Hey there, hero!
We all have our feelings about pricing our voice over services: uncertainty, frustration, bewilderment, confusion and occasionally, satisfaction.
One of the times that can be very challenging is when we decide to really lower our rates in an effort to make it a no-brainer for someone to hire us.
Big mistake.
In this episode, I discuss the failure of a fellow artist to attract any takers to a steeply discounted course, because of a simple concept: perception of value.
Have you had this experience? What challenges do you have with pricing (our Pros have a complete class on it!)? Let me know in the comments below.
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Hey there, hero!
First, here's the link to the insanely over-engineered backup system, I use and teach to my Pros:
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Now...once you've reviewed that, and maybe even decide to implement it so you can sleep easier at night, let's see how "backing up for easy recovery, not just disaster" matters when it comes to staying focused on the things we've decided are most important at any point in time.
In today's world, focus becomes more and more difficult, and it can be frustrating to try and stay focused. But...it's inevitable you'll be distracted.
I have a two step process to get back on track if your focus shifts.
And, again, it will.
Let me know if this is helpful. Questions? Let me know in the comments below.
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Hey there, hero!
Picking up right where we left off in our interview with the amazing Anne Ganguzza, she gets to the nitty gritty of answering questions about the perceived threat of artificial intelligence, synthetic voices, the theft of our livelihoods and what preparation we should engage in to meet our digital futures...head on.
She also tackles the panic: what do we do? Where do we go? Who shall save us?
Likely, we'll be saving ourselves. But do listen to what she has to say. Anne has her own awesome podcast at https://VOBoss.com.
What other questions about AI and synthetic media do you have? What weighs heavy on your VO talent mind? Let me know in the comments below.
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Hey there, hero!
One of my fave peeps in the entire VO world is Anne Ganguzza.
She was a coach when we were VO2GoGo, and she's gone on to become a force to be reckoned with with sites like VOPeeps and the VOBoss Podcast.
And one of her superpowers is combining tech with VO. That's kind of in demand these days, not only to support her clients but also to deal with the perceived threat of artificial intelligence coming for our voices.
We talk about synthetic voices in this episode, and she has a particularly unique take on the future.
Once you've heard what she has to say...what say you? Let me know in the comments below.
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Hey there, hero!
My buddy Bob just called me, and on occasion, he says something brilliant.
This was one of those times.
He said "When you're looking at how successful you might be at something, don't forget: you yourself are one of the variables."
Brilliant. And worth remembering when you start looking at how long it will take you to make the money back that you spend on training. Want to know how long? Wouldn't that be great to know...but who can say given all the variables in the process, including...
...you.
Here's the link I talk about in the video (that I'll be removing after Wednesday night at midnight) for the payment plan offer for VOHeroes Pro - a 4 month payment plan that goes easy on your cash flow:
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How do you handle the personal responsibility you have for your own success? Let me know in the comments below.
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Hey there, hero!
Here's something to mull over as you decide to embark on a new experience: there's a big difference between something being easy...
...and something being Straightforward...
...and something being time-consuming.
The differences can make or break you in terms of success.
Ever encounter something that you chalked up to being easy, but was anything but, because it was so tedious? Talk to me in the comments below.
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Hey there, hero!
I get it. "AI" has two short syllables, and "synthetic voices" has five longer ones, so it's a bit more time-consuming to say.
But it might be useful to try to commit to using the latter, rather than the former, despite its slightly longer length, when we start feeling concerned about our future as human voice talent.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is used in almost every facet of our creative process, from script management to casting to recording to production to proofing...and on to email, social media and just about everything else.
AI is a broad, generic category of technology.
Synthetic voices, on the other hand, is a pretty specific use of machine learning, data mining, digital modeling and yes, AI.
Can we all agree to use accurate terminology for the dangers we observe that doesn't throw the baby out with the bath water?
Lots of technology (I'm looking at you, Pozotron) is getting a bad rap because they happen to use aspects of AI in their workflow. People have made grossly inaccurate statements about AI-based products and services because...well...they don't know any better.
We can and should know better.
Once I've made my case for this in this episode, answer this for me: do you agree? Or do you simply feel that Skynet will soon be self-aware, so who cares what we call it? Discuss, if you would, in the comments below.
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Hey there, hero!
We're all on a journey. Our own journey. With different speeds, timelines, and horizons.
And we can easily forget about considering time when plugging along on the highway to getting it all done.
I'd like to remind you to be gentle with yourself when you start examining your results...especially with when you actually judge yourself, because things like this take time. And you might be jumping the gun just a bit.
And so, I will.
Once you hear what I have to say...is that helpful? Is it a reasonable reminder, or are you hell bent to get to your goals as quickly as possible? Let me know in the comments below.
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Hey there, hero!
Estimating how long things take, from small, short things like auditions, to longer, multi-step projects like recording and editing an audiobook, is an art as well as a science.
And one of the ways we protect ourselves is to give each project more than enough time.
I'd like to suggest that you consider being more stingy with your schedule. See if things can take less time, with the same quality.
Why? Because of my boss, back when I worked at America Online.
Questions about the whole bias for action thing? Let me know in the comments below.
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Hey there, hero!
We live and work in a world of art, and self-expression, and artistic choices.
We also live and work in a world of writers, producers, directors, and casting people.
This video is meant to be a bit blunt: you need to hear this, and know that if you think any differently about where you are in the ecosystem, it might be hurting your chances at success.
Watch the video.
Remember that I love you.
Then tell me your thoughts in the comments below.
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Hey there, hero!
Some decisions are easier than others. If you have several options, that may or may not be an easier decision that when you have just two options.
And no matter how many options you have, even if it's just two, it may not be clear as to which of those options is the best...or if there even is a clear, best option.
I've got one of those "one weird tricks" that might be helpful, one that you can use when flipping a coin to make the decision.
You flip the coin...but then you do one more thing.
After you watch the video...try it. Did that make things easier? Let me know in the comments below.
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Hey there, hero!
We "feed" ourselves in many different ways...certainly our bodies with food, our souls with social connection and many times, our brains with knowledge.
In fact, depending upon how you learn things, discovery of new concepts and ways of working might really satisfy you in ways that other options don't.
We can be logical, step by step, or organic and open to random options, but however we learn, it can be really satisfying...and nutritious.
And depending on what you have available to you as a left-brained or right-brained person, the very notion of discovering things can be extraordinarily sumptuous - and can feed yourself while learning.
How do you feel when learning? Like you're at the table for a fine meal?
When you're learning things, how do you usually proceed? Left brain? Right brain? Both sometimes? Let me know in the comments below.
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Hey there, hero!
In everyone's pursuit of excellence, the training we receive is initially handled as a series of discrete steps. Do this, then that, before you do this or only after than and so on.
The dependencies of one step upon another need to be identified and practiced.
But one day...
...you realize that those steps have blended into a smooth and clean process where your execution isn't based on some checklist of actions, but rather based on your experience and preparation.
And that day can come sooner, later...or not at all. But when it does, it frees you up for the acting part - the attention we pay to our art, as opposed to our tools. It gives you more time to be the great actor that you are.
(And I'm working on something to add to VOHeroes that will help my Pros do just that.)
Watch or listen and I draw a comparison (see what I did there?) with paint-by-number, then answer this: when did you graduate from paint-by-numbers? Or are you having difficulty with that with a particular skill? What kind of help do you need, if any? Let me know in the comments below.
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Hey there, hero!
In a recent episode, we talked about patience. About allowing a partner to speak. About listening "louder."
And I got some requests for suggestions on what to do instead of jumping in with "feedback" or "advice" or "support."
I've got three things that will make you so popular as a conversationalist, you'll need to hire someone to help you enjoy all your popularity.
Once you've heard or watched the podcast episode...did those help? Do you have any little tactics you use to be a better listener? Let me know in the comments below.
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Hey there, hero!
Tom Peters is one of my mentors.
(He likely doesn't know or care about this fact, but it's true nonetheless.)
His lessons on how to run your business on a high level started for me a long time ago, but remain some of the most powerful guidance I've received.
He answers the question "How long before the average person simply must interrupt the person they are speaking with?"
You might be surprised how short that time is...and how you can be more effective by being more patient than average.
Can you last eighteen seconds? Are you that patient? Let me know in the comments below.
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Hey there, hero!
One of my OG VO2GoGo Pros has some words for you if you're trying to figure out how to succeed as a performer:
"Notice what doors are open, and then walk through them."
When I hear a phrase like that, I immediately want to hear more.
Sarah Beth Goer grabbed the performer/entrepreneur bull by the horns and is riding it into the future.
You can catch up with her at https://sarahbethgoer.com.
Check out her journey, and if you have any questions or comments, let me know below.
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Hey there, hero!
I'll admit it.
I got sucked in.
It started slow, and built over time. It affected my productivity, my sleep, my health.
That's the bad news.
The good news is, I finally decided to do something about it.
And I did.
I deleted 128 apps, mostly games, from my phone. And at times, especially when I'm about to go to sleep, it's hard to not go back to the App Store, and grab just one to pass the time.
But...I'm sleeping better, and I've replaced the game playing with two things that far more beneficial to my life: news and meditation.
Here's the link to the Breethe app:
https://breethe.com/
Are you ready for an app spring cleaning? If you're all set in that area, what else is slowing you down? Let me know in the comments below.
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Hey there, hero!
A few years ago, Facebook did something that changed how you got notified via email when someone posted something, replied to something, added a comment and more.
And what they did didn't help you and me out one bit.
They went from a full quoting of the content of what they were notifying you about, to just a few opening words.
It was done to increase engagement on the FB platform. They now tease you with that opening, and you're more likely to click on the "Read More" link to find out the rest of the content.
And what users have noticed is that they are getting less quality responses to their postings.
What makes it worse is a habit that seems reasonable, even nice that leads to even fewer responses.
You've actually seen it, and maybe even done it yourself.
In this podcast episode, I point it out, so you can avoid doing it in the future, and get better responses from those who rely on notifications.
Any other little tips for making sure people respond on social media? Let me know in the comments below.
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Hey there, hero!
My buddy Tim Friedlander always seems to be figuring out how to do one thing: making life easier for voice talent.
He figured out how to give you a weekly VO workout.
He figured out how to help you convert non-union work to union work.
And now, he's out to figure out how to help you stay safe with your rates and with health insurance coverage...even if you're not in a union.
After you watch this talk with him about his new organization, NAVA (National Association of Voice Actors - https://www.navavoices.org/), got any questions? Let us know in the comments below.
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Hey there, hero!
I'm sure that wherever you grew up, there were various names of local points of interest that had very local names.
And you know the right way to say them. But people who aren't from around there? Not so much.
But you can only be familiar with a few areas and their peculiar place names - even if you are a military brat and moved around a lot.
So how do you handle unfamiliar location names when narrating an audiobook, or reviewing an audition script that has them?
I gotcha covered with my number one go-to source, and it works every single time.
What are the most mispronounced locations where you grew up? And if you have any other suggestions for resources, put them in the comments below.
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Hey there, hero!
In a recent episode, during my drive to make us all more awesome performers, I forgot a key element in a baby's daily life.
The management regrets the error, and the employee involved will be given mandatory training and increased play time.
Does adding the element of play help? Is it something lacking in your daily to-do list? Let me know in the comments below.
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Hey there, hero!
For as supportive a community that we as actors and voice talent often have in person, online communities can be filled with trolls.
They are arrogant, opinionated, insulting, and love to provoke normal, law-abiding citizens.
(Been to a Facebook audiobook narrator group lately?)
I've often wondered what the best way is to deal with these fools, and have also been listening lately to a podcast from Stanford Professor of Neurobiology and Ophthalmology Dr. Andrew Huberman...who just happened to give me this:
Understand “reward prediction error” & you will never reply to a negative comment again. Negative comments open a dopamine anticipation loop (in the commenter). Respond and the circuit closes; they get rewarded. Don’t respond & their dopamine will eventually drop below baseline.
https://twitter.com/hubermanlab
Apparently, "don't feed the trolls" is actually a thing.
How do you feel when you get trolled? What do you usually do about it? Respond? How? And what will you do now? Let me know in the comments below.
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Hey there, hero!
How many times have you heard the phrase "Just take a few little baby steps at a time, and you'll be fine."?
I have a question: have you ever actually witnessed what happens when a baby takes a few steps??
It's the subject of a tweet that pretty much says it all - and is useful to us all as we learn new skills and start new chapters in our lives.
After you hear my take on this, what are your thoughts on taking "baby steps" now? Let me know in the comments below.
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Hey there, hero!
Like clockwork, I can count on questions from my students and clients about whether or not they should upgrade to a new version of their computer's operating system.
Especially when Apple or Microsoft are urging them constantly to upgrade to a new version of their computer's operating system.
Like many things, it depends. But this one is a bit easier to decide than other iffy propositions.
I discuss the difference between updates (yes, please) and upgrades (no thank you, usually), with on major exception (when you have no choice).
Does this make it simpler for you? Have any questions? Let me know in the comments below.
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Hey there, hero!
I usually run all of my private VO coaching calls on Zoom with both of our cameras turned off. That way, I can save bandwidth to get clearer audio.
But sometimes, I'll hear something odd about the sound I'm listening to, and I then ask my clients how their gear is set up.
And sometimes, it's so weird that I'll ask them to fire up their cameras so I can see how they are addressing their microphones, where their mouth is in relation to the pickup and what position the mic is in.
And I've seen some pretty contorted talent, trying their best to work in small closets, scrunch under stairs or even trying to adjust, through their own twisted and awkward posture a mismatch in the height of their mics and tables and chairs.
Let's bring an end to this unnecessary and painful nonsense right now - your gear was mean to serve you, not the other way around. You and your final output will be the better for it.
Do you suffer from any of the situations I talk about in this episode? Watch or listen then let me know in the comments below.
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Hey there, hero!
What does it feel like to you when I ask about how you approach casting people...as people?
Are you able to look at them as anything other than your barrier to entry? Your speed bump on the way to a job? Your closed door to a booking opportunity?
Or can you look at them as a peer, a partner...a friendly face in a sea of uncertainty?
I have some thoughts for you on how to lessen the terror of approaching these people...as people.
But I do wonder...how is your relationship with casting at this moment? Let me know in the comments below.
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Hey there, hero!
I was reading a post on Facebook the other day, where a voice talent was really puzzled why she wasn't continuously successful at VO. She had a couple of years where she was showered with work, and then for the last 8 months or so, she can't get arrested.
And her question was, based on her past performance, what had she done wrong to make this happen.
And it reminded me that our business is a lot like the stock market.
And there's a particular phrase used there, that we all need to remember here.
How do you react when you have a dry spell with no work? Let me know in the comments below.
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Hey there, hero!
When doing pickups, your final product has to sound completely natural, as if that's how you recorded it in the first place.
And sometimes, breaths can be a bit confusing. Do you edit around them? Do you include them? Do you leave them out? Do they get doubled by mistake?
I have a one-word solution: "Left."
And I'll show you a demo in Audacity so you can make this rule your own.
Does this help? Make sense? Let me know in the comments below.
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Hey there, hero!
If you're paying any attention to social media, you see the word "agency" being batted about, and it might be confusing as you see it:
"She exerted her own personal agency when she became part of the Great Resignation and told her employer she was quitting."
OK...
In our world, the word "agency" means two very different things: a working environment for our representation, and our own personal power.
And yet, they produce the very same result: moving forward as human beings. Here's the link to the article I refer to in this episode:
https://www.mindful.org/seven-ways-to-develop-personal-agency/
I particularly like #4 (position yourself as a learner) and #7 (deliberate, then act).
Once you've read the article, let me know which ones resonate with you.
And here's the link if you want to add audiobook narration to your performance skill set - we're just getting ready to teach the 2022 edition of The ACX Master Class:
https://acxmasterclass.com
What do you want to do to increase your own agency? Let me know in the comments below.
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Hey there, hero!
We're in the midst of a series of free lessons right now, teaching people how to zero in on the best information around to help them add audiobooks to their performance skills, with the ACX Master Class. (You can watch them all at https://acxmasterclass.com/join - they are all free!)
We let people know they can ask questions about audiobooks, ACX, narration, and...the tech.
An awful lot of people have asked about getting the "right" sound, tweaking their gear and their settings...and I often ask, "How does it sound now?"
You be surprised how many people say something along the lines of "Fine...but it can always be better!"
Can it? Is there a point where it's good enough, even great...but you just can't help tinkering? Are you an inveterate adjuster?
What do you do to get to "good enough" - or not? Let me know in the comments below.
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Hey there, hero!
In a recent group Zoom session with other actors, one of them dropped a bit of knowledge she'd learned from a college professor, a behavioral psychologist. His teaching was around how gamblers are not only hooked on the chance of winning, but are also given the feeling of hope even when they lose.
I did some research on it, and found this article by the BBC:
https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20160721-the-buzz-that-keeps-people-gambling
And as I read this quote, I started to think about how it applies to us as actors and voice talent:
“If people lose a bunch and that lowers their expectations, that will increase how happy they are when they finally do win,” says Rutledge.
And what really resonated was the notion of how random our business is, and how we sometimes look at booking as a win/loss prop bet. We hope we book. And when we don't, does that kill our hope?
Nope. It often adds to the dopamine hit.
So...are you hooked on hope? Is your audition process a hope-based process? Let me know in the comments below.
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Hey there, hero!
I've often shared my definition of success: do more of what works, and less of what doesn't.
But there are a couple of things that are hidden in that short phrase. One of them is being willing to test your assumptions, accept the results, and then let go of those things you see aren't working.
But are you willing to do that? Are you willing to say that something isn't serving you or doesn't work for you? Do you feel like a failure when you do? Let me know in the comments below.
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Hey there, hero!
When making any purchase, it's easy (and common) to ignore the value of something, especially when the price is a bit alarming...in either direction (too high or seemingly too low).
I found an easy way to think about it, and it's a key phrase I use when I'm considering purchasing something (or pricing something I'm selling).
How do you think about the value of something? Do you consider it before rejecting a purchase based on price? Let me know in the comments below.
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Hey there, hero!
I was given a great gift the other day: clear confirmation that I'm a genius.
No, really. And from a legendary sports writer!
Sports Illustrated's Andy Benoit is quoted as saying:
“Most geniuses—especially those who lead others—prosper not by deconstructing intricate complexities but by exploiting unrecognized simplicities.”
How does that apply to me? Watch or listen to this episode. It's amazing how well it fits.
Now...how does this apply to YOU? What do you do that you look at as an amazing time-saver, simplifer or un-complicator? Doesn't have to be about acting or VO, but I'd love to hear your examples too.
I bet you're a frickin' genius as well.
Let me know in the comments below.
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Hey there, hero!
I often get the questions "What sound recording and editing software do you use? And why?"
Here's my answer: Audacity. For sure.
And I'll tell you why (and why I do when I could use a number of more complicated apps, like ProTools and Logic, but don't) in this episode.
What sound software do you use? And why? Let me know in the comments below.
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Hey there, hero!
I love vision boards.
I hate the power that people sometimes hand them, because I hate for people to be disappointed.
Why I love vision boards comes down to one thing: focus.
Do you use a vision board? How do you use it, and what do you assign to its meaning? Let me know in the comments below.
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Hey there, hero!
We're all faced with a lot to do. Auditions, scene study, gear installation and optimization, training...you name it, we have it on our to-do lists.
And it can get a bit overwhelming to constantly say:
"I have to record some auditions."
"I have to memorize my lines for the shoot tomorrow."
"I have to get my new sound software set up."
What if there was another way to say this that was both empowering and inspiring? And reminds us of how fortunate we are?
I've got your back on this, with just a small change in wording.
Once you've heard it, might it be what you were looking for? Let me know in the comments below.
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Hey there, hero!
It's only the second week in January as I record and release this episode, and already, over half of the people who have tried to form a new habit this New Year...
...have failed.
They had all the best intentions, but they missed one awesome approach that might have helped them, according to Atomic Habits author James Clear.
I'll let you know what that one approach is in this podcast, plus some bonus self-talk from his book. And here's the link to his article:
https://jamesclear.com/how-to-break-a-bad-habit
I've certainly managed to miss this concept over the years. Might this also be you? Let me know in the comments below.
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Hey there, hero!
I love finding examples of world-class systems of communication, and I found an article that looks at how Amazon teams communicate with each other when creating written documents:
https://bettermarketing.pub/what-writers-can-learn-from-amazons-famous-6-page-memo-de7351e5f771
In it, Sinem Günel shows us a number of ways that Amazon is atypical in their approach to written communication, and what they do to be efficient in meetings.
It starts with simplifying their language, and we look at some prime examples in the podcast.
You know, Amazon Prime examples. See what I did there?
After you listen to the podcast, do you have any examples of simplification that you're a stickler about? Anything that people write that sticks in your craw? Let me know in the comments below.
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Hey there, hero!
There is one particular question I often hear when people ask about being a performer, especially when it comes to training.
And it's a question that you can easily ask about almost any other job or pursuit or training...
...but not about performance.
The question is a reasonable one, one that we're taught to ask almost from birth.
...but not about performance.
In this episode, I'll share both the question and the right (and wrong) answers that students and performers should reasonably expect. And, I'll offer an alternative question that does make sense to ask.
Once you've heard the question, does it ring a bell for you? Might it be that you've asked that question about acting or VO in the past? What answer did you expect? Let me know in the comments below.
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Hey there, hero!
As part of a year end review, I'd like to suggest a minor addition: reviewing what you've bought from Amazon this past year (or whoever you patronize for your stuff).
This process might shed some light on your intentions for areas of your work, and what you've been able to execute.
It also might give you some visibility into what you thought was important, but never quite got to the top three items on your Ivy Lee cards.
Got a stack of packages that have been delivered to you, but not yet opened or implemented? Let me know in the comments below.
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Hey there, hero!
We are often so hell-bent to move forward and create new opportunities, possibilities, creations, products, paths and more, that we sometimes forget what we've already created for ourselves in the past.
And when we let these creations slip our minds, we narrow the chances of being able to apply those finished products we have in our creative inventories to our current needs.
It's worth going through our storage systems every so often and reviewing what we've actually done already, and remind ourselves just how vast our inventory of accomplishments actually are. I'll show you how in this video.
Ever pull something out of your past and use it for a current project? Or maybe realized after the fact that you could have used a character you created a while back? Let me know in the comments below.
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Hey there, hero!
One of my heroes, flaws and all, is Richard Feynman.
If you don't know the name, that's OK...just know he's super-famous among nerds, and is one of the best known physicists and professors in history. His teaching technique is incredible...
...but there's a hidden benefit in his approach for all of us performers. His process helps us all in a very unexpected way.
Once you watch the video, and you're in on the secret...will it make a difference in how you learn things? Will it make it easier to develop new skills as an actor and VO talent? What's the first thing you'll want to try it with? Let me know in the comments below.
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Hey there, hero!
We talk a lot about how to be more effective, polished and creative with the sounds we make when we voice copy.
But let's not forget the "negative space" (as graphic designers call areas that have no content) of voice work: silence.
It's far more useful than one might think.
After you watch/listen to this episode, what are your thoughts now about being brave about silence? Let me know in the comments below.
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Hey there, hero!
Nothing says giving thanks like giving some world class free training to your friends, students and clients.
Unless you're also giving that free training along with an amazing package of 74 times that much training.
Today, we're going to listen together to the final full five-minute episode of the amazing Secrets of Screen Acting Podcast, with Patrick Tucker. Over the past three days, we shared three more free episodes, so go listen to those as well. And I'll tell you how you can get all 292 episodes, the book itself, and the audiobook, all for a super low price.
(That package is available now at https://voheroes.com/cyber - but only until Dec 5. Feel free to forward that link to any actor or voice talent you think would benefit. Thanks!)
Let me know what you think of Patrick's advice in the comments below.
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Hey there, hero!
Nothing says giving thanks like giving some world class free training to your friends, students and clients.
Unless you're also giving that free training along with an amazing package of 74 times that much training.
Today, we're going to listen together to a full five-minute episode of the amazing Secrets of Screen Acting Podcast, with Patrick Tucker. Then tomorrow, we'll share the final free episode, to go along with today's and the two we shared yesterday and the day before. And I'll tell you how you can get all 292 episodes, the book itself, and the audiobook, all for a super low price.
(That package is available now at https://voheroes.com/cyber - but only until Dec 5. Feel free to forward that link to any actor or voice talent you think would benefit. Thanks!)
Let me know what you think of Patrick's advice in the comments below.
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Hey there, hero!
Nothing says giving thanks like giving some world class free training to your friends, students and clients.
Unless you're also giving that free training along with an amazing package of 74 times that much training.
Today, we're going to listen together to a full five-minute episode of the amazing Secrets of Screen Acting Podcast, with Patrick Tucker. Then, in the next two days, we'll share two more free episodes (to go along with the one we shared yesterday). And I'll tell you how you can get all 292 episodes, the book itself, and the audiobook, all for a super low price.
(That package is available now at https://voheroes.com/cyber - but only until Dec 5. Feel free to forward that link to any actor or voice talent you think would benefit. Thanks!)
Let me know what you think of Patrick's advice in the comments below.
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Hey there, hero!
Nothing says giving thanks like giving some world class free training to your friends, students and clients.
Unless you're also giving that free training along with an amazing package of 74 times that much training.
Today, we're going to listen together to a full five-minute episode of the amazing Secrets of Screen Acting Podcast, with Patrick Tucker. Then, over the next three days, we'll share three more free episodes. And I'll tell you how you can get all 292 episodes, the book itself, and the audiobook, all for a super low price.
(That package is available now at https://voheroes.com/cyber - but only until Dec 5. Feel free to forward that link to any actor or voice talent you think would benefit. Thanks!)
Let me know what you think of Patrick's advice in the comments below.
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Hey there, hero!
At this time of year in the States, we gather to celebrate Thanksgiving, and I wanted to give you three little suggestions on how to deepen your gratitude game.
And I have a classic question: what two things are you most thankful for? Watch the video to the end to see exactly what I'm asking about, and let me know in the comments below.
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Hey there, hero!
Let's talk about how hard it is sometimes just to get started...to go from nothing to something...and why it's actually a lot easier to go from something to something better.
An investor was talking about this the other day, and put in perspective thoughts that had been rolling around in my brain, but were brought into clear focus by his comments.
They might be helpful to you, especially in our world of performance.
I'm always interested to find out if the message I have for you is landing...is it easier for you to get started on something new, or is it easier once you've gotten going to go from 1 to 10? Let me know in the comments below.
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Hey there, hero!
Scammers are constantly on the lookout for new ways to get one over on you.
And in this case, they've managed to combine two already existing threats into one new scam: vishing.
What the heck is vishing?
Listen to the episode, and check out this TechRepublic article for more details:
https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-a-vishing-attack-spoofed-microsoft-to-try-to-gain-remote-access/
Had any issues like this? What scams have been most common for you over the last year or so? Let me know in the comments below.
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Hey there, hero!
People ask me a LOT of questions - in class, at workouts, events, online, via email, and on the phone.
And I try to be as direct and efficient as I can, because I want to help people get to their goals as quickly as possible.
I have four go-to choices I select from when answering questions.
And the fourth one is one many people are afraid of.
(I think if we were more comfortable with that choice when it's appropriate, we'd all be better off.)
Thoughts? Let me know below.
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Hey there, hero!
I just wrapped up registration for the new VOHeroes Pro training (unless you could use a payment plan, the registration is now closed). That means a lot of people are now going on a brand new adventure with me.
Whenever you start something new and exciting, there can be, and often is, a strong feeling of fear, dread, concern...along with the newness and exciting feelings.
But how we deal with that fear can go a long way to helping us succeed at this new endeavor.
Let's talk about the biggest fears we often have...and how to vanquish them.
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Hey there, hero!
I wouldn't be where I am today without mentors, and one of my most valuable mentors is Dr. Robert Pondillo. I grew up listening to him when he was the nighttime DJ on a station he eventually helped me get a show on, 1220/WGAR in Cleveland. It's safe to say he was instrumental in my success.
He went on, after he retired from radio, to return to school for his doctorate in Mass Communications, and taught that for many years at Middle Tennessee State University. He often lectured on the state of media, and as a talent himself, has a particularly interesting viewpoint on how we operate as VO artists.
I had the chance to talk with him regarding the use of AI voices in the documentary about Anthony Bourdain, called Roadrunner - the director used what some have called unethical and misleading production techniques to put words in Bourdain's mouth that he wrote, but never actually said. He did this using an AI voice generator.
You probably are concerned about the ethics, and even the use itself, of AI voices in the various categories of VO work we now perform live as humans.
Listen in as Bob gives me his take on this industry-changing development.
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Hey there, hero!
Many of my clients begin their audiobook narration career mining the opportunities on ACX.
They hone their craft, polish their business skills and learn to recognize scams as well as possibilities for success.
So what do you do when you want to go beyond the opportunities on ACX?
You might find big publishers, distributors, producers and...aggregators.
We talk about these further opportunities with the founder of aggregator/producer/distributor/promo code manager site AudiobooksUnleashed.com, Sarah Sampino.
Watch and learn and consider your future opportunities as a narrator with Sarah.
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Hey there, hero!
At this point in your VO career, you may be suffering not from "audition fatigue," but rather "oh there's a new VO casting site fatigue."
I urge you to put that aside for now, and give this podcast episode a view or listen.
Liz Atherton has been in the business for a long time, and has both casting and talent rep experience that no other casting site creator to date has had...and understands what we all miss most about the late, lamented Voicebank.
I had the chance to sit down with her as she took a break from the heady moments of launching her new casting site, CastVoices.com.
What she has to say just might surprise and delight you.
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Hey there, hero!
Your friendly neighborhood rainbow encrusted unicorn VOHeroes coach, Karen-Eileen Gordon, will be a featured speaker at VO Atlanta over the next week or so.
You should consider attending this virtual event! It's going to rock. Here's a link:
https://vms.swoogo.com/voa21/ (be sure to join the event, then look for her session and join that)
Coach K-E will be speaking on a subject she rocks the house at: self-care. This is taking care of you and your instrument, health and wellness-wise. And her version is RaDiCaL!
If you want more of her gooey goodness, do sign up for her VOHeroes workout this or any other month.
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Hey there, hero!
I'm a huge fan of helping people out, but damn, some people make it next to impossible.
It's not just the people who don't really ask a question, like the user who dismissively writes me a support request of "This stupid software doesn't work! Help!"
It's everyone who asks a question that isn't the best question to ask...or even a better question than the one they do ask.
If you'd like better answers, I'll give you 2 big pieces of advice in this video.
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Hey there, hero!
Let me start by saying that if you're a current VOHeroes Pro or Pro Emeritus member, you get the Premium version of AudioCupcake for free, so you don't need to do anything but ask me for it. Don't take advantage of the Black Friday/Cyber Monday Special, since your special is even better.
But if you're not, you still have a great opportunity to grab this new software at an awesome discount.
In this episode, I'll introduce you to AudioCupcake, tell you why we made it, and what it can do to make your audiobook narration and podcasting sound spectacular.
We're really excited about it, and we hope you'll love it too.
Download AudioCupcake (for Mac only) at https://audiocupcake.com
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Hey there, hero!
If you produce and master your audiobook narration, as you would for ACX, Findaway and as an author-as-narrator, you probably have heard about Pozotron, the digital proofing and pronunciation tool that makes you unstoppable as an accurate narrator.
When I first started using Pozotron, I fell in love. Still in love. But when I went to delete my project once I'd finished with all my corrections, something curious happened.
I couldn't.
Pozotron wouldn't let me.
And I wasn't the only narrator who noticed this, and got a bit nervous about what Pozotron was doing with all our audio data. Questions were asked, including the dreaded "Are they just gathering as much audio of ours as they can so they can model AI voices after us?"
It became a union issue as well, and I decided to find out.
I did. They aren't. And they are putting their legal money where their mouths are, by actually changing two key points in their Terms of Service.
I had a chance to talk with Pozotron's CEO, Jake Poznanski about the changes he's made.
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Hey there, hero!
I want you to meet our newest Pro.
He has some challenges in his life that are probably unlike any you might have, but he's on it, and doing things to meet these challenges.
Once you meet him, please welcome him in the private ProConnect group, and take a moment to be inspired by his dedication - especially when the fatigue of being a performer begins to get to you.
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Hey there, hero!
The Accents Class is open for registration (https://voheroes.com/accents - and if you join before Tuesday night (10/6/20), you'll save $300 in tuition.)
And to celebrate that awesome offer, and to watch Jim, my amazing accent coach, in action, we're all going live on Facebook later this morning at 11:45 AM (Pacific time).
And you're invited!
Here's the link for the event:
https://www.facebook.com/DavidHLawrenceXVII/posts/10221144669839966
My guests will include, of course, Jim Johnson, along with Dan O'Day...and one other special guest.
See, this year, I'm not going to be the subject of Jim's coaching. This year, I've asked Ms. Karen-Eileen Gordon if she would volunteer to create a new accent from scratch, with Jim's help.
She said yes.
Then, I said, "Hey...I'm going to be using StreamYard for the event. Want to join me for a preview for my podcast of what's going to happen with you and Jim?"
She said yes. Again. She's so agreeable.
So...watch the video or listen to the audio, and give me your comments below if you have anything you'd like to say about whether you have issues with accents and dialects - if they stop you from auditioning - or if you have challenges you'd like to address.
And, again, the links are above for both registering for the class, and joining us for the live event.
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Hey there, hero!
As an actor and voice talent, I've been on both ends of notes.
Meaning I've received them when auditioning or being taught, and I've given them when coaching talent.
But when I received an email from one of my brand spankin' new VOHeroes Pros, concerned that others new to the profession might not know how to receive coaching, adjustments, notes etc. with welcome and open arms, I realized something.
That I never got formal training on how to take a note.
I just watched others and copied what other actors and voice talent did...how they reacted, accepted, rejected, fought, embraced and and a whole host of other actions when they got feedback in a session...and how what they did helped (or didn't help) them get better.
Luckily, I had some good role models. But it made me think that there might be a place for some formal education on a really simple thing: how to get the most out of being coached.
So I got together with that new Pro, Bethany Arrington, and my friend and awesome coach, Michael Kostroff, and we discussed best practices for being world-class at taking notes and making adjustments. I think you'll get a lot out of it, too.
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Hey there, hero!
I've been meaning to tell you about the new feature with Pozotron that will help you manage your pronunciation list when narrating an audiobook (or any other long form narration).
And now's a really great time to share this with you, as I'm going to add a 7 hour free trial of Pozotron to the list of bonuses you get when you become a VOHeroes Pro, and you register before this Sunday night.
In this video, let's demo what Pozotron is capable of. And I'll give you the link you need to get the free hours.
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Hey there, hero!
I'm debuting a new class this Saturday. It's free, and I'm almost finished with it.
Since the pandemic, I've had hundreds of questions I'm going to answer in this class, called Mastering Home-Based Voice Over.
As I put the finishing touches on it, I'd love to know what questions you have about doing VO from home. How can I help you Master Home-Based Voice Over?
Watch the video and you'll see what I'm looking for in the comments below.
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Hey there, hero!
We face daily challenges to the sense of order and control that we crave.
This goes for our work as performers, as well as social, political and emotional interactions. We're faced with things we don't understand, can't control and can't fix.
And it can be maddening, and make us lash out, or have others lash out at us.
(Just google "anti-mask" and click on the video results.)
I have three tools I'd like to share with you that might make things a bit more tolerable in a world that could use a bit more tolerance.
Let me know your thoughts below.
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Hey there, hero!
I didn't see this coming, but I happened to have been fortunate enough to be one of the first actors back to work on a network TV show after production resumed a few weeks ago.
Although I'm still under NDA, I wanted to give you a look behind the scenes of my shoot day, especially since Access Hollywood did a story on my particular "intimate" scene in their look at production during the pandemic. You'll see your boy in the story.
I can't say what the show is, although I am told it should air on 8/12. If I don't hear anything about a delay in the airing, I'll update these show notes with the show, network, airtime etc.
And I'd love to answer any questions that I'm able in the comments below.
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Hey there, hero!
After telling my VOHeroes Pros and my students in the ACX Master Class about Pozotron during the last week (they get the inside skinny first, always), it's time to share with you.
Pozotron represents another leap forward in productivity when narrating audiobooks, cutting down your proofing and pickups by up to 95%. A bold prediction, but that's been my experience with it.
And in this podcast episode, I show you from my desktop, and with a current audiobook project I'm in the middle of, how stunningly beautiful it is and how amazingly inexpensive it is.
But nothing's less expensive than free, and the only thing that's better than free is 6 times the amount of free.
With the link below, I've negotiated not the normal 1 hour of free trial usage of Pozotron, but SIX hours of free usage, plus a new rollover pricing package that makes the paid version practically noise in your production budget. Enjoy (and act fast):
https://voheroes.com/get-pozotron
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Hey there, hero!
First, if you use Windows, you can safely ignore this podcast and continue to use The Levelator on your computer. This is super awesome for Mac users only. But...
If you're an audiobook narrator, or a podcaster, or anyone who needs compressed, limited processing of your sound, here's some great news:
The Levelator, previously only available as a 32-bit (read: old) application for Mac, is now available in the Mac App Store, updated to work with Catalina, the latest MacOS (and older MacOSes as well.), and I demonstrate installing it and using it in this episode.
Huzzah!! With Audacity and The Levelator both working on Catalina, I can officially say that our production stack is now usable on the latest Mac models!
I'd give it a few weeks to see if there are any last minute issues, but we're over the proverbial hump.
But...what of AudioCupcake? Is it still worth it for us to continue to develop it? Is it worth $20 for you to have a one-step drag and drop solution that outputs a file ready to upload to ACX or your podcast host without having to manually bring it back into Audacity, peak normalize it and export to MP3?
Let me know in the comments below, and do be honest - if it's not, tell me. If it is, I'd love to know your thoughts.
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Hey there, hero!
The times we're living in are not ones we would have expected or predicted. And we can chalk that up to external developments that we neither asked for nor engaged in.
But for some people, that notion of unpredictability applies to everything about their existence. It isn't just about external events, but everything that happens in their lives. They are more comfortable just "letting life happen" and hoping for the best.
I learned early on that I was not at all comfortable letting life just happen to me. And maybe, if you're not at ease with that, this podcast might give you some insight into two tools you can use to be more proactive about shaping your future, not just watching it unfold.
And speaking of shaping your future...you only have until tonight, Friday evening, June 5th at 9p PT, to decide to study with me in the 2020 ACX Master Class. Act now, as registration closes at 9p PT. Here's the link:
https://acxmasterclass.com
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Hey there, hero!
The previous episode of this podcast:
https://voheroes.com/the-fear-some-vo-talent-are-now-facing/
...has generated the most comment content of any podcast episode I've done. It appears that many more VO talent are concerned about being caught in the "digital performance divide" than I had imagined.
And what you had to say about it sparked an idea for a shootout. I'll give you details in this episode.
I'll also give you an invite (if you catch this early enough) to join Dan and I on Facebook Live, where we're going to do an AMA on audiobook narration and ACX. Here's the link to the live session this afternoon at 1p PT, 4p ET, 9p GMT:
https://www.facebook.com/DavidHLawrenceXVII/videos/10220156318131791/
And finally...if you're watching or listening to this episode before Tuesday evening, June 2nd at 9p PT, you have a huge bonus waiting for you if you want to study with me in the 2020 ACX Master Class: register now, and we'll pay the first $300 of your tuition. This offer ends Tuesday at 9p PT. It's a steal. Here's the link:
https://acxmasterclass.com
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Hey there, hero!
As I say at the outset of this episode, I really need your help.
I've been getting tons of fearful messages from VO talent. From clients, students, and strangers out of nowhere. Confusion and fear runs throughout these emails from these lovely, struggling artists.
All asking about the surprising standards they are being asked to meet by agents and casting offices regarding their home studios.
I don't want to upset anyone, but it's really bothering me. The help I need from you is how to express this concern to the gatekeepers of our livelihoods...the people who control at least a portion of our income.
PLEASE give me your thoughts on this in the comments below.
If you're watching or listening to this episode before Tuesday evening, June 2nd at 9p PT, you have a huge bonus waiting for you if you want to study with me in the 2020 ACX Master Class: register now, and we'll pay the first $300 of your tuition. This offer ends Tuesday at 9p PT. It's a steal. Here's the link:
https://acxmasterclass.com
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Hey there, hero!
It's almost like a day we never thought would come. But it did.
The new version of Audacity is out, version 2.4.0, and it finally works with macOS Catalina - just in time for us to teach the Home Study edition of the ACX Master Class.
I thought you might like to see the evidence for yourself, so I demo it in the video version of the podcast, and show you how to set it up for use with my Stair Step Method.
I'll be playing with it a lot, and keeping you up to date over the next few weeks. And I'd love to know your thoughts, should you take the plunge.
Link to Audacity:
https://voheroes.com/get-audacity
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Hey there, hero!
I usually come to you in these podcast episodes with an optimistic, joyful angle on things.
Only 2 of the three things I have to talk to you about this week are like that.
In the category of no good deed goes unpunished, I must come to the defense of my new group, the teachers I'm teaching how to teach online.
Apparently, it's become very much in fashion to file lawsuits against colleges, universities, private schools, their administrations, and in an incredibly selfish and misdirected legal approach, the actual instructors of online courses.
And what are these students and parents suing over? You'll find it as unbelievable as I did when I first heard about this trend.
But then, I have two things I want to share with you that are time limited.
First, my friend and audiobook client Danny Iny has a new book out called Teach Your Gift, that shows you exactly why and how you should create an online course to teach the world about your passion. And I asked him if he could make it free for my viewers and listeners, and he said yes.
But you have to get it by this Monday, May 11. So do so now! The link is below.
And the second is an opportunity to save a lot of money. Dan O'Day and I are preparing to teach the Home Study 2020 edition of the ACX Master Class, during the month of June. And to help you save hundreds of dollars on the cost of the four-week course, we're offering a very limited time payment plan - and for that, you have to act before 9pm on Saturday May 9.
That's likely today if you're watching/listening to the podcast on the day it was released...so if you know that's what you want to do, take advantage of this offer - you'll pay the lowest price for the course, and you can spread it out over two months. The link for that is below as well.
Danny Iny's FREE BOOK (through Monday only): Teach Your Gift
https://teachyourcourseonline.com/book
ACX Master Class 2-payment Option (through Saturday 5/9 9p)
https://acxmasterclass.com/payments
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Hey there, hero!
I was forwarded a post on Facebook that the person who sent it to me thought I might find interesting, and for which I might have a useful answer: a question about what mic to use.
And as I was about to answer, I scanned the other answers to make sure I could add value, and...I was shocked.
What I saw made me realize the mistake I and others have been making (and every single response in the thread I was looking at made the same mistake).
I say, let's fix this right now. Here's the one thing we all need to do before making any recommendations to anyone.
And there's still time left to get (or recommend) Teach Your Course Online...for free:
https://teachyourcourseonline.com
And please spread the word. We want even more than the 700 teachers who have already grabbed Teach Your Course Online to be grabby.
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Hey there, hero!
Nothing like a little teacher worship. They sure deserve it.
So Drew and I are getting together on Facebook Live to talk teachers, teaching, learning and life-changing events that a simple bit of instruction can create.
Join us. Get details and get reminded by clicking this link:
https://teachyourcourseonline.com/drew
And please spread the word. We want even more than the 514 teachers who have already grabbed Teach Your Course Online to be grabby.
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Hey there, hero!
Ever have an incredible feeling of gratitude, one that just made you giddy?
I have a feeling that thinking about those moments might be helpful about now.
And that's what happened this week...because of what YOU did. Yeah. I'm talking to YOU.
Link to course: https://teachyourcourseonline.com
Link to viral effort: https://3forteachers.com
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Hey there, hero!
I didn't create a podcast episode last week.
But I had a really good reason, honest.
And I hope you'll help me out with why. Hashtag, #3forteachers.
Link to course: https://teachyourcourseonline.com
Link to viral effort: https://3forteachers.com
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Hey there, hero!
[NOTE: This episode begins with a timely bonus public service announcement to show you how to stop Zoombombing - how to set Zoom's settings so that you can't easily be Zoom-bombed. If you don't know what that is, or don't care to find out how to stop porn from being shown to all the attendees in your Zoom meeting, you can fast-forward to 4:50 to the actual episode content.]
Throughout history, we've been asked to "shelter in place," and as humans, it never took long before boredom and loneliness set in. The big one was the bubonic plague, which popped up several times, the Spanish Flu, SARS, even 911.
In a recent episode, I gave you a challenge to make use of social distancing to develop skills, take classes, read books, and generally amp up your personal skill set to catch an updraft and get back in the swing of things once everything settles back to normal with COVID-19.
And what you may not know is that some of the world's most amazing concepts were created while the creators were under quarantine. Here are some smashing examples, along with a challenge for you.
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Hey there, hero!
In 1984, I got ill, was hospitalized, spent time in the ICU and almost died.
I managed not to, and had to recover at home for a week or two after being discharged. After one day of soap operas and game shows on TV, I was bored out of my skull.
Then, something amazing and extraordinarily beneficial to my entire future life happened, because of one single decision I made.
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Hey there, hero!
Whenever any of my VO Heroes branch out to working on-camera, it's a special moment of joy for me when I get to hear how much they loved it.
And that moment happened this past week when one of my Pro members got to work on-set this week.
What he wrote me was filled with five things he thought might be helpful to remember, and I thought I'd share them with you. Maybe you'll find them helpful, too.
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Hey there, hero!
I just drove back from San Diego, where I met the people who created eCamm Live, the software I use when I do Facebook Lives, and a conversation I had there with a podcaster prompted this episode.
She was bitterly complaining that she didn't understand what the big deal was about using a hit song or two as the theme to her podcast.
And earlier in the month, I'd received a question via email about obtaining the rights to doing so. A bit more respectful of the artist, that was.
Here are three individual rights, from a non-lawyer perspective, that you should be aware of when you venture into these waters.
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Hey there, hero!
If you look at the most successful people in the world, they're usually pretty resourceful. Pretty charismatic. Pretty...smart.
But that doesn't mean that if you're smart (or resourceful or charismatic, for that matter) that you're guaranteed to be successful.
There's one element that's pretty universal when it comes to success, and far more important than pure unleashed intelligence.
And I bet you have it.
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Hey there, hero!
Ever wonder how someone knows what they know? How what they are telling you as fact, is, in fact, fact?
Do you find yourself trying to get at the truth about how our business works, and you're confused about what is actual truth, and what is mere conjecture?
I have just five words for you.
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Hey there, hero!
Everybody starts somewhere. And when you're starting your journey, you rarely have the experience and resources you will eventually be able to use to your advantage.
So, what do you do when you're first starting off? What words do you use to describe yourself when you've barely got your new equipment and fresh-smelling business cards?
Here's a phrase I share with new performers, that you can feel free to swipe, that is honest and effective.
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Hey there, hero!
I recently had the privilege of speaking to two very different audiences in one day, and in both cases, the same question came up.
And in both cases, they brought me to tears.
I figured out why with the help of some friends, and I think you'll benefit from both the questions and my answer.
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Hey there, hero!
There it is...the number one question I've been asked recently.
That's becoming an even more popular question than how to get started in voice over period.
Audiobooks have been booming in the last decade, and it's not lost on performers that there's a ton of work out there for narrators who know what they are doing.
I like to call audiobooks the "lowest hanging fruit" of VO work.
But...how does one actually take the steps needed to do this work?
Here's how to get started in audiobooks, in a brief, concise summary.
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Hey there, hero!
A friend of mine just illustrated how he looks at improving your lot over time.
And it made me think of how we often assume that a switch to something new is the answer.
It may be.
But more likely, it's not a switch, but rather a gradual dialing in to a better approach.
Here's what I mean by that.
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Hey there, hero!
There's a right way and a wrong way to share and store your passwords.
Sending them to your family, friends, team, management and others via email isn't even close to being safe.
And I used to think storing them in my browser was cool.
It's not. Not even close.
So here's what I use: Dashlane. And in this episode, I'll tell you why.
And...I have arranged for 6 free months of Dashlane Premium for you. Just visit this link:
https://voheroes.com/get-dashlane
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Hey there, hero!
I've gotten a number of distress calls, in the forms of posts, emails and social media messaging, from clients and students, all about the same issue: pickups.
And their distress is over the fact that they forgot one glaring detail when they did their voicing of a project.
I'd like to save you the same anguish.
Here's the issue, and here's how to avoid it - and fix it.
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Hey there, hero!
So why is it that we get so worked up and emotional when we hear something negative about ourselves, but it's really hard for us to take a compliment without feeling embarrassed?
We'll find out why the Bad is stronger than the Good in this edition of The VOHeroes Podcast.
Link to article by John Tierney and Roy Baumeister - For The New Year, Say No To Negativity:
https://www.wsj.com/articles/for-the-new-year-say-no-to-negativity-11577464413 (paywall)
https://apple.news/AChJmpdrdRr-K_t4AYu2Rzw (Apple News)
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