Voice Over Sermons With Terry Daniel

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.

When starting out in voiceovers, some tend to want to rush through the process.

Quality service should not be sacrificed just to be able to make a quick buck.

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.

There are four keys to a great demo. Variety, performance, quality and good direction.

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."

Here are some reasons your microphone could be collecting dust!