Voiceover Sermons with Terry Daniel: Recent Episodes
Terry Daniel
Voiceover Sermons is a series of podcast episodes for new and experienced voice actors. Episodes include helpful tips on voiceover coaching, script performance, demos, talent agencies, marketing, etc.
If you're looking for candid information on how to start a voiceover business, you've come to the right podcast. Thank you for listening!
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In this episode, Terry discusses UVT Coaching's new VO training program, UVT Virtual! For more information or to sign up, go to www.uvtvirtual.com
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In this episode, we introduced our newest voiceover coach, Amie Breedlove, on the UVT team. It's difficult to put into words everything else we covered. Ha!
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In this episode, the UVT Coaching team is all over the place! Plan on some holiday fun and a little voiceover talk as well!
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We're beginning a brief series about the SAG-AFTRA strike. Terry starts by interviewing NAVA founders, Tim Friedlander and Carin Gilfry to discuss the SAG-AFTRA strike and inform us about the NAVA Association.
Are you new to live-directed voiceover sessions? In this episode, Terry provides plenty of tips to ensure the sessions run smoothly!
Are AI voice services occupying too much space in your head? Don't sweat it! Terry Daniel will calm you down in this important episode of VO Sermons!
This episode of Voiceover Sermons is unique and personal to me.
Breaking out of a cycle of negativity and low self-esteem can be challenging. So many of us have been told at some point that we’re not good enough, and it can be difficult to convince ourselves otherwise.
The last episode of Voiceover Sermons for 2022! In this episode, Terry discusses the dos and don'ts of starting a voiceover business in 2023.
The UVT Coaching staff gets together to record a live episode of VO Sermons via Zoom. Plenty of holiday fun and some good voiceover nuggets as well!
In this episode, Terry talks about the importance of not being too dependent on platforms like Mandy and Fiverr for voiceover work. Plus, he'll answer questions from the talkback line!
In this episode, Terry discusses all things VO auditions. From auditioning for a talent agency gig to auditioning for a job on a P2P site.
In this episode, Terry provides a candid look at the dos and don'ts of how to get started in voiceovers!
In this episode, Terry talks about a strategy that works when prospective clients tell you they already use a P2P service!
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So you booked your first agency gig. Congratulations! Here are seven suggestions on what you should and should not do!
When you're starting out in voiceovers, it will be tempting to work pro bono or on the cheap just to win over a client.
The extra mile is a mark of excellence! It discloses your level of dedication, determination to earn repeat business, and willingness to do whatever it takes to keep a client for life. It’s a powerful habit and a point of competitive advantage.
Voiceover demos are your calling card and I can't stress enough how important it is to get them professionally produced by a demo producer who knows the industry well.
Auditioning is a part of everyday life in being a voice actor but you don't need to put all your energy into auditioning on P2P sites or other platforms on the internet.
Ignore the delusive dreck in blogs and VO books about "industry standards" and how you need to use Pro Tools to be considered a professional. This is pure nonsense. There is NO industry standard on this. Use the one you're most comfortable with!
Remember the movie, Say Anything with John Cusack? Yeah, this dates me a bit, but it was a great movie back in the '80s. Lloyd's buddies were constantly hanging out at the Gas N' Sip. Hear more on this latest episode of VO Sermons!
During the start of my career, I was fortunate to have booked a few clients right away but I hit some bumps in the road and started questioning if I had made the right decision. But then I began to think about why I left corporate America.
Whether it's a commercial or a narration project, I always try to pull a personal experience out of my performance. This should be something you're passionate about. Something happy, funny, or sad that happened to you.
Bottom feeder voiceover services are making a killing with YOUR money! Not only do they charge their clients ridiculously low rates, but it's the talents on their rosters who get screwed.
In this episode, Terry talks about how P2P audition sites should never be your only marketing tool!
Believe it or not, Christmas is just around the corner. But, if you're a voice actor, it was around the corner in February!
Being scared and uncomfortable is okay when you're just getting started in voiceovers. You're going to feel this way for a while but you have to keep going!
I want to take you back to the early 90s when I booked my first voiceover gig. It was a tag for a law firm commercial. Short and sweet, right?
A solid voiceover performance is more than just having a good voice and reading the words on a script. Hear more in the latest episode of VO Sermons!
While finding your niche is essential, be careful not to pigeonhole yourself before getting some experience. Hear why on this latest episode!
First, being rejected by a talent agent is part of the business. It happens to all of us. Even pros who have been in the industry for thirty years! In this episode, hear why this isn't a huge deal!
Welcome to the era of the voiceover business, where you can record your voiceover demo from home while your coach directs you via zoom!
While a professional demo is essential to getting work and being represented by a talent agent, this isn't the best way to market yourself on social media. Hear why on this latest episode of Voiceover Sermons!
When you start an exciting journey like voice acting, occasionally, you may run into a couple of naysayers who will attempt to discourage you in the process. Ignore them!
In this episode, Terry has some great ideas that will come in handy in negotiating a voiceover rate.
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Setting up a home studio is extremely important but think about it; if you don't put the same kind of investment into coaching and learning the skills, what good will your gear do you?
There's no question that a voiceover demo is your calling card. Talent agencies and production companies will always ask for one when you make inquiries about being considered for rosters and jobs. What is equally important is making sure your demo has original content on it.
As I make my way past 30 years of experience as a working voice actor, I get to hear plenty of client and agent stories.
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In this episode, Terry discusses the importance of getting an eLearning narration demo produced!
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What are pay-to-play sites? These are audition sites, where you pay an annual fee to audition for as many projects as you would like.
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I spent about six years in radio back in the 90s. I can tell you from experience that being a radio broadcaster is nothing like being a voice actor.
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When you book a voiceover job, it's essential to do a little homework before your booking date.
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You train to book work. You don't book work so that you can train.
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We all have days where we stumble over copy and can't seem to find our groove when executing a commercial or narration script. It's easy to get frustrated and beat yourself up. The best thing to do is to walk away from the project and return to it later.
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In this episode, Terry and Rob discuss VO tips for a better performance!
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How many times have we heard this classic tale? First, competition makes us better performers, so it should never be perceived as a curse word, but it's a word that always seems to be uttered by a naysayer.
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In this day and age of the voiceover business, it's rather challenging to make a comfortable living if you're not willing to put in direct marketing efforts.
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Trish Basanyi joins Terry Daniel to discuss whether or not you need more than one professional demo.
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It's true! I hate cold calling but it's an important step we all must take to get voiceover clients.
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Whether you're auditioning from a P2P audition site, through your agent or just a random VO buyer who wants to hear a few reads before they hire you, it's vital to think out of the box and give yourself the best chance to book the gig.
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When you start a voiceover career, it's essential to focus on learning the craft, not how much money you can make!
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In this episode, Terry talks about the importance of learning to perform commercial and narration scripts before you spend a lot of money on recording gear!
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Yes, I am already talking about 2023! Many advertising publications, including Ad Age and Ad week, predict that 2023 could be a banner year in advertising. This could potentially bode well for voice actors. Hear more on this latest episode of VO Sermons!
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Join Terry, Trish, Gina and Rob for a festive holiday voiceover episode! The UVTC team discusses VO marketing, Christmas movies and more!
In this episode, we chat about voiceover demos, mics and Trish's Halloween costume! Plus, my latest voiceover demo sampler is included as well.
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It's time for our Halloween edition of Voiceover Sermons! In this episode, I am joined by VO coaches Trish Basanyi, Rob Marley, Jan Anderson and Garnet Williams for some deliciously ghoulish VO tips!
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In this episode, Terry and Trish talk voiceover marketing and some possible solutions for ADD!
In this episode, Mike Blakey joins us to discuss the importance of having original content for a voiceover demo! If you're interested in coaching with us, please visit www.voiceovertraining.info
In this episode, VO coach Jan Anderson drops by to discuss how he conducts a voiceover home recording setup session. If you're interested in coaching with us, please visit www.voiceovertraining.info
VO Coach Garnet Williams joins Terry and Rob today. A mixed bag of juicy VO topics, including animation coaching and marketing! If you're interested in coaching with us, please visit www.voiceovertraining.info.
In this episode, we talk voiceovers, vinyl collecting, infomercials, Rob's collection of chef's knives and cereal. What else would you want in a voiceover podcast episode! !f you're interested in coaching with us, please visit www.voiceovertraining.info.
In this episode, we introduce our new voiceover coach, Gina Scarpa! Gina has a lot of experience in voice acting, especially in gaming! Rob Marley joins me as well for plenty of insight! If you're interested in coaching with us, please visit www.voiceovertraining.info.
In this episode, Trish Basanyi joins Rob and I for a candid discussion about voiceover marketing! If you're interested in coaching with us, please visit www.voiceovertraining.info.
In this episode, Rob and I discuss VO websites and LinkedIn marketing. If you're interested in coaching with us, please visit www.voiceovertraining.info.
In this episode, Rob Marley and Terry Daniel discuss coaching, demos, client samples and the importance of learning the acting part of voice acting before dropping a ton of cash on recording gear! If you're interested in coaching with us, please visit www.voiceovertraining.info.
In this episode, Rob and I discuss the importance of focusing on your voiceover business and ignoring social media noise. If you're interested in coaching with us, please visit www.voiceovertraining.info.
Rob Marley joins me for a chat about all things voiceover and how to get started! If you're interested in coaching with us, please visit www.voiceovertraining.info.
So you've been thinking about getting into voiceovers and you're stuck! This episode will provide some guidance!
If you're interested in hearing about our VO coaching programs, send me an email to terry@universalvoicetalent.com.
In this episode, we'll discuss the importance of paying attention to client and talent agency protocols.
Let's talk politics! Okay, it's not as bad as it sounds! Let's discuss the pros and cons of doing political ads and how it could affect your business.
Volunteering to do pro bono work for a COVID-19 PSA is a noble idea but please don't undercut your fellow VO colleagues by offering up basic services for free. Hear more in this latest episode of "Voiceover Sermons!"
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I thought I would share some thoughts on the VO business and COVID-19. Helpful tips for when you're booked for a voiceover demo session or gig. Plus, a few stories from voice actors on the most unusual and funniest VO sessions they have done. One includes getting paid to do turkey noises!
We always hear from naysayers that voice acting is too competitive. But is it? The answer may surprise you!
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First episode of 2020! Some great tips shared on how to get started in voiceovers the right way! Everything from research to coaching to professional demos!
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Since we're close to the new year, I thought it would be appropriate to talk New Year's Resolutions for voice actors!
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In this episode, we'll discuss how putting banners and links to P2P sites on your own VO website does nothing for your SEO or business!
I am doing a FREE Voiceover Q&A on the Voiceover Camp Facebook group page on Thursday, November 21st at 6pm CT. If you're new to voiceovers, please join me!
Voiceover Camp: http://www.facebook.com/groups/voiceovercamp
In this episode, we'll talk about client communication and email etiquette! Plus Jan Anderson pitches in with an all new "Sermon Sidenote!"
Starting a VO business can be overwhelming with so many Chefs in the kitchen on social media. Block the noise and trust your coach or other VO talents who have the experience and clientele to back their advice!
In this episode, there are some good tidbits on negotiating a rate with a client who is considering using someone else for less!
In this episode, we'll discuss two different topics. Ignoring social media noise AND getting your priorities straight when you start a voiceover business.
Let's talk cold calling! I have a love/hate relationship with it but wanted to share some audio from a REAL cold call! Jan Anderson also chimes in with the sermon sidenote! Plus, we'll have some fun with some very odd client direction.
In this episode, I want to address a very popular voiceover scam that has been sweeping the nation for a couple of years now!
In this episode, I will share a story of how I booked my latest gig and we'll discuss when it's time to ask for a raise!
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In this episode, Jan Anderson and myself will shell out some tips on how to maintain positive clients relationships. A few do's and don'ts!
In this episode, I'll be talking about all things voiceover demos and why they are so important! Jan Anderson will be chiming in as well. Plus, a dedication to our VO friend, Patrick Sweeney who left us too soon!
In this episode, we'll discuss the pros and cons of social media and VO, vocal health during the cold season and Santa Claus drops by!
In this episode, I'll discuss working with intermational clients and how you should never feel limited to your own region! I'll bring in a few friends as well!
In this episode, Terry talks about things you can do during the holidays to get ready to rock the mic in 2019!
In this sermon, I dish out some tough love about learning the craft of voice acting the RIGHT way and then doing the legwork!
I receive an email with this subject line almost every week and while I'm always happy to mentor a new talent, they don't always react well to the truth about getting started in voiceovers!
Here are some New Year's resolutions new and experienced voice talents! For information on my voiceover training courses, please visit www.universalvoicetalent.com
Holidays are for being thankful and relaxing with your family and friends but don't park your VO business until January!
New to voiceovers? Please join our Facebook group at www.facebook.com/groups/voiceovercamp
Here's the audio recording from our latest voiceover webinar! My regular sermons will return very soon but thought this recording would be helpful to those of you who are new at voice acting!
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Here are some ideas on how to get spooky voiceover gigs during the Halloween season!
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Here is a recording of a free voiceover webinar we did last night via Voice Over Camp on Facebook! This webinar focuses on demos and how to get them done right! To join our free FB group, please visit https://www.facebook.com/groups/voiceovercamp
This is outside of my normal VO Sermons! We did a VO Test Drive Q&A webinar last night and wanted to share the audio from it. Are you new to voiceovers? Please join our FB group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/voiceovercamp/
In this episode, I recommended some excellent resources when getting started in voiceovers. Here are just a few, although I mention more in the episode.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/voiceovercamp/
http://www.universalvoicetalent.com
http://www.dougturkel.com/blog/
http://www.nethervoice.com/nethervoice/
Before you dive into the expanding menu of forum appetizers and social media entrees, make sure you have the right approach.
When starting out in voiceovers, it's easy to get to sucked into buying expensive gear and signing up with every P2P site on the planet. This is called putting the cart before the horse!
There was a time not very long ago when you wouldn’t cringe or have chills down your spine anytime you heard those 3 words in an everyday conversation.
Let's talk a little voiceover marketing for 2017!
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It's political ad season and sometimes we as voice actors need to choose between money and integrity.
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Over the weekend, a fellow voice talent attempted to steal my logo and use it for his own business. I have a plea for him.
Let's talk voiceover demos! Who should produce them? Who should direct them? What should be on them? Let's rock the mic! www.universalvoicetalent.com
Before you starting buying equipment, take classes and get your reads down! For more information on my voiceover group classes, please visit www.universalvoicetalent.com
As voice actors, we tend to allow our egos to get in the way of advice. Deflate your ego and listen up! Especially to your agents!
In this day and age of advice everywhere on the Internet, it's important to know who to trust!
Here are a few reasons why a professional demo can cost a few bucks!
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In this sermon, I discuss how we have to be up for the challenge of competition instead of becoming comfortable with complacency.
Yup! I hate cold calling too but it's an integral part of being a successful voice actor!
A candid look at voiceover coaching and why it's necessary to have a shot at being a successful voice actor.
In this episode, I cover the importance of scheduling a consultation with a client before giving them a quote.
It is always your choice. Your choice who you are connected with, your choice to not be afraid, your choice to wake up every day & decide what brick you will add to your tower of life.
Build the life you dream of…..
When you receive a script from a client, don't just record and send. Spend some time prepping for a killer performance!
In the voiceover business, there are no shortcuts. You have to build up your business brick by brick.
In this sermon, we discuss politcal rants on social media sites and how they can potentially damage business relationships.
Trying to launch a business without a Startup Plan is like taking a trip along a curvy, mountain road without a map, driving at high speeds, while wearing a blindfold. You will eventually arrive at some destination, but it’s likely to not be the destination you had in mind and your trip will be anything but smooth.
Are you stuck? Get “unstuck” and build momentum by taking time to analyze how you can improve your voice over business.
When you have busy months, put some cash aside so you can enjoy the slow months. This way, it doesn’t pain you when these months arrive, taking you away from what you enjoy most.
Success will be different for everyone, depending on your niche. Animation voice actors will have a different strategy than someone who specializes in eLearning narration or audio books! Your VO marketing pie is in the oven and ready! Take it out, cut it up and rock the mic!
Cat got your tongue while recording? Step away, take a break and then come back to the project.
Have you been rejected by a talent agent? Don't allow it to get you down. It's just part of being in the voiceover business.
In this voiceover sermon, I discuss the dangers of putting all of your voiceover marketing eggs into the P2P basket.
In this VO sermon, we'll go back to your 2015 action plan to see if you're keeping focused and staying on track!
We all procrastinate. It’s a part of life but there is always something we can do about it.
Do not focus on what you don't have in comparison to those dominating competitors – feeling as if you are inadequate. Instead, you need to focus more on what you do have and what you are able to bring to the table.
Within any type of business (not just voice acting), time plays a significant role along the journey towards achieving long-term success and longevity in that respective industry.
Many people may not know this, but consuming foods that are high in carbohydrates (such as white bread, white potatoes, noodles, etc.) will cause you to feel tired throughout the day.
The extra mile is a mark of excellence! It discloses your level of dedication, your determination to earn repeat business, and your willingness to do whatever it takes to do it right.
It’s easy to get down on yourself when you are having a bad day, week, month or even year! Focus on what has worked in the past but don’t be afraid to try new things. Success will come back to you like a boomerang.
In this day and age of the part time or full time voice actor, we’re inundated with a multitude of voiceover conferences. They’re currently coming at us like a swarm of bees.
Instead of reading those controversial blogs and articles filled with shortcuts and loopholes that will help you to avoid tax season, your best bet for the long-term success of your VO business is to jump into the battle headfirst.
Whether you’re a professional voice actor, or someone who is just breaking in to this wacky business, it’s important to develop and maintain your performing skills.
On a personal level, social media allows us to stay connected with out-of-state relatives, childhood friends and other people that we keep within our inner circles. On a professional level, social media allows us to stay connected with existing clients and make connections with new ones – effectively marketing ourselves and our companies on a global scale.
Ladies and gentlemen, are you still riding the Ferris wheel when it comes to your VO biz? Have you become "comfortable" with just spinning around in circles without actually doing anything or going anywhere?
When I feel alone or like I am really struggling, I look up to the old record album of my late Uncle Terry. I feel as if he is looking down upon me and saying, “Come on, guy. You gotta keep going!”
In the voiceover business, there are many talents including myself who have often looked at an audition and went, "Nah, this one isn't for me."
It’s VERY important to follow the talent agency or production company protocol on new talent inquires and demo submissions.
When facing a challenge, find a way to jump out or around it. What can you do differently? How can you manage your time, so that these types of hurdles don’t get in the way of delivering excellence?
The key to effective social media marketing is to mix it up. Just like you would try to come up with different topics to discuss in a normal, everyday conversation, you should do the same exact thing when using your social media pages and profiles.
Recently, I had a conversation with a few studio engineers around the city and they shared some rather bloodcurdling stories about talents. SO today’s sermon is all about studio etiquette!
Take a moment today to find the limits of your own versatility. You can use a simple phrase, such as "Good Morning" to practice. Bounce from personality to personality – recording yourself to see which ones are your strongest and which may need a little work.
Goldmine opportunities do not always come around as frequently as we might like – or at least that's how it seems. Chances are that we have had goldmine opportunities right up under our noses in the past, but have let them slip through our fingers because we didn't fully appreciate their long-term value.
Do you realize that with lowball voiceover services, you have to do like 100 recordings a week just fill your gas tank? Wouldn’t you rather work with 10 clients a week for a good rate, pay all your bills AND still have time to spend with your family and friends? This is what we professional voice actors do.
Get “unstuck” and build momentum by taking time to analyze how you can improve your voice over business. Think outside of the box.
It’s just reading! Anyone can do it! Grab a mic, plug it into your computer, press record and ta-dah….you’re a voice actor! www.universalvoicetalent.com
If you cross the line and take your work too seriously, there is no possible way that you will be able to have fun doing it.
Budget is not a curse word! It’s a term that we should all become comfortable with using frequently.
Becoming too dependent on Facebook (or any online tool, for that matter) can only lead to chaos – especially if those tools are taken away.
Just because you might have scored a touchdown with your client the first time around does not mean they are going to automatically pass you the ball the next time around.
When was the last time that you really listened to someone? Do you remember the last time that you had an extended conversation with someone over the phone? Whether personally or professionally, it seems as if technology has impaired our ability to communicate with each other.
Risk is inherent in progress and growth and is an integral component of doing business.
When the mic is rockin’, don’t bother knockin’! Okay, so what do you do if it’s just not rockin’ and you’re having a tough time getting your delivery down and you're stumbling through the entire script?
Posting the link to your P2P profile on your website or other voice talent's FB business pages is NOT good marketing.
Remember that your customers are the reason why you exist as a professional. They are your family. Their projects are your children. Your clients are your keys to personal and professional success.
How many times a month do we hear ourselves utter the phrase, “I’ll get to it tomorrow”.
There are mosquitoes flying around within this industry on a daily basis, searching for their very next targets. Who are they? Where are they?
If your voice was a product on a shelf at the local department store, what amount would appear on the price tag?
By not spending your entire day complaining and whining about nothing being built onto the foundation of your business, focus all of your efforts on how you can add just one brick at a time each day.
Thanks to the Internet and mobile technology, there is an overabundance of different ways that you can stay informed, updated and educated about the voiceover industry but are you USING the information to grow your VO biz?
How many times have we said the phrase “Ah, it’s good enough” when we knew darn well that it wasn't?