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David H. Lawrence XVII
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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.
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13115: AMA! Ask Me Anything About Audiobooks, ACX And More
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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Jan 16, 2023
13114: Applying The Jiu Jitsu Of Quality Over Quantity
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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Jan 9, 2023
13113: Celebrating The Math: My Podcast Episode Count
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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Jan 2, 2023
13112: Don't Ignore Your Successes
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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Dec 26, 2022
0099: Use Union Rates To Help Maintain Your Dignity
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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Dec 19, 2022
0098: On "Following Up." Yeah. Don't.
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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Dec 12, 2022
0097: 4 Ways You Can Make Voicing URLs More Effective
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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Dec 5, 2022
0096: When Tools Evolve, It's Nothing Personal
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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Nov 28, 2022
0095: How VOHeroes Pro Bethany Arrington-Peck's Starbucks Session Went
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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Nov 21, 2022
0094: When To Avoid Reframing And Do Something More Useful
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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Nov 14, 2022
0093: Interview With A Rights Holder: Epic Life's Justin Breen
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:
https://www.audible.com/pd/Epic-Life-Audiobook/B0BFZ7Q6XT
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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Nov 7, 2022
0092: Josh Spector's 7 Ways To Simplify Your Day
Hey there, hero!
Self-improvement, career growth and social media expert Josh Spector, <a href="https://medium.com/an-idea-for-you/how-to-simplify-your-day-137a3cfb33dc" target="_blank">in an article over on Medium</a>, 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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Oct 31, 2022
0091: Three Things You Can Do To "Go Wake Up Your Luck"
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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Oct 24, 2022
0090: The One Surefire Way To Never Make A Mistake Ever Again
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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Oct 17, 2022
0089: VO Rates - Price Versus Value
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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Oct 10, 2022
0088: Constantly Distracted? Treat Focus Like Your Hard Drive
Hey there, hero!
First, here's the link to the insanely over-engineered backup system, I use and teach to my Pros:
https://voheroes.com/backup
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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Oct 3, 2022
0087: AI, Synthetic Voices and Anne Ganguzza - Part 2
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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Sep 26, 2022
0086: AI, Synthetic Voices and Anne Ganguzza
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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Sep 12, 2022
0084: "You Are One Of The Variables!"
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:
https://voheroes.com/4pmt
How do you handle the personal responsibility you have for your own success? Let me know in the comments below.
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Sep 5, 2022
0083: The Difference Between Easy And Straightforward
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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Aug 29, 2022
0082: Let's Settle On "Synthetic Voices," Not "AI"
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…
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Aug 22, 2022
0081: Are You Judging Your Success Too Early?
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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Aug 15, 2022
0080: Having A Bias For Action Can Uplevel Your Schedule
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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Aug 8, 2022
0079: Some Tough Love: Auditions Aren't About You
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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Aug 1, 2022
0078: Flipping A Coin To Make A Decision? Be Sure To Do One More Thing
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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Jul 25, 2022
0077: There's Nutrition In Discovery
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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Jul 18, 2022
0076: Graduating From Paint-By-Numbers To Just...Painting
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…
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Jul 11, 2022
0075: Three Things To Do Instead Of Interrupting Someone
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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Jul 4, 2022
0074: Can You Last For Eighteen Seconds?
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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Jun 27, 2022
0073: Sarah Beth Goer: Be The Kind of Performer/Entrepreneur She's Become
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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Jun 20, 2022
0072: 128 Speed Bumps Shaved In Just 10 Minutes
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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Jun 13, 2022
0071: Do This To Get Better Responses To Your Online Questions
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 soci…
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Jun 6, 2022
0070: There's A New, Awesome VO Talent Association You Should Join
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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May 23, 2022
0069: One Weird Hack To Nail Location Pronunciations Every Single Time
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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May 16, 2022
0068: One Very Basic Baby Task I Totally Forgot
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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May 9, 2022
0067: How To Really Stick It To Online Trolls
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.
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May 2, 2022
0066: Baby Steps
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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Apr 25, 2022
0065: The Important Difference Between UpGRADES and UpDATES
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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Apr 18, 2022
0064: Make Your Equipment Come To You, Not You To Your Equipment
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.
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Apr 11, 2022
0063: What's Your Relationship Like With Casting?
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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Apr 4, 2022
0062: When You Hit A Dry Patch, Remember This About The Stock Market
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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Mar 28, 2022
0061: What's Left: How To Make Your Pickup Editing Foolproof
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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Mar 21, 2022
0060: What Does The Word Agency Mean To You? And How Do You Maximize Your Agency?
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.
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Mar 14, 2022
0059: Can't You Just Leave Well Enough Alone?
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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Mar 7, 2022
0058: As A Performer, Are You Hooked On Hope?
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.
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Feb 28, 2022
0057: Are You Willing To Let Go Of What Doesn't Work?
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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Feb 21, 2022
0056: An Easy Way To Avoid Confusing Price With Value
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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Feb 14, 2022
0055: I'm Pretty Sure This Proves I'm A Frickin' Genius
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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Feb 7, 2022
0054: Why I Use, Love And Recommend Audacity For Voice Over Work
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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Jan 24, 2022
0052: I Love Vision Boards, But Not For The Reason You Might Think
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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Jan 17, 2022
0051: Instead Of "I Have To...," Try This Phrase Instead
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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Jan 10, 2022
0050: The One Strategy To Really Make A New Habit Stick
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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Jan 3, 2022
0049: How To Simplify Your Writing The Amazon Way
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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Dec 27, 2021
0048: A Common Question That Has No Answer...For Performers
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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Dec 20, 2021
0047: Why Your Amazon Orders From This Past Year Will Help You Prioritize
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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Dec 13, 2021
0046: Expand Your Audition Options By Taking Inventory Of Your (Creative) Assets
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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Dec 6, 2021
0045: How A Physicist's Methods Can Make You A Better Performer
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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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Nov 29, 2021
0044: How To Use Silence In Your Voice Over Work
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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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Nov 26, 2021
BONUS: Episode 4 Of 4 Of The Secrets Of Screen Acting Podcast
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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!)
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Nov 25, 2021
BONUS: Episode 3 Of 4 Of The Secrets Of Screen Acting Podcast
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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 kno…
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Nov 24, 2021
BONUS: Episode 2 Of 4 Of The Secrets Of Screen Acting Podcast
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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…
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Nov 23, 2021
BONUS: Episode 1 Of 4 Of The Secrets Of Screen Acting Podcast
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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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Nov 22, 2021
0043: Three Ways To Deepen Your Gratitude Game
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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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Nov 15, 2021
0042: Why It's Easier To Go From 1 To 10 Than To Go From 0 To 1
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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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Nov 9, 2021
0041: Vishing: Every Old Threat Is New Again
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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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Nov 1, 2021
0040: The Four Options I Use To Answer Questions. Don't Be Afraid of #4
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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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Sep 13, 2021
0039: The 3 Biggest Fears We Have When Starting Something New (And How To Kill Them)
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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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Jul 18, 2021
0038: Dr. Robert Pondillo: The Ethics of AI Voices
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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 productio…
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Jul 11, 2021
0037: Audiobooks Unleashed: Sarah Sampino
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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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Jun 2, 2021
0036: Liz Atherton On Her New VO Casting Site: CastVoices.com
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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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Apr 18, 2021
0035: Radical Self-Care: Getting Started With Coach Karen-Eileen
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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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Nov 25, 2020
0034: Want Better Answers? Ask Better Questions.
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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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Nov 22, 2020
0033: An AudioCupcake Special For Black Friday/Cyber Monday
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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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Nov 12, 2020
0032: Pozotron Responds To Narrator Concerns About Data Retention
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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…
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Nov 8, 2020
0031: How This Pro Member's Journey May Be Different From Yours
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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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Oct 5, 2020
0030: Watch LIVE As An Accent Is Built From Scratch
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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 StreamY…
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Oct 2, 2020
0029: How To Take A Note From A Coach Or A Casting Director
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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 th…
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Sep 10, 2020
0028: Pozotron Gets Even Better. You Can Get 7 Hours Free.
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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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Aug 24, 2020
0027: New Class Coming. I Need Your Questions.
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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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Aug 19, 2020
0026: Three Tools To Help Make Sense Of The Senseless
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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Aug 4, 2020
0025: How COVID Affected My First On-Set TV Booking
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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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Jun 28, 2020
0024: Hands On Demo Of Pozotron + 6x Bigger Free Trial Link
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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, p…
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Jun 11, 2020
0023: Wait, What?? The LEVELATOR Now Works With Catalina?
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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…
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Jun 5, 2020
0022: Predict Your Future By Designing It, Then Creating It
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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 9…
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Jun 2, 2020
0021: I May Have Struck A Nerve (In A Good Way)
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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/
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May 31, 2020
0020: The Fear Some VO Talent Are Now Facing
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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.
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May 18, 2020
0019: Excellent News About Audacity And Catalina
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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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May 9, 2020
0018: 3 Things: Coming To The Defense Of Teachers, A Free Book And A Plan.
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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 audi…
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Apr 29, 2020
0017: Don't Recommend Anything To Anyone Without Doing This First.
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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 C…
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Apr 22, 2020
0016: Drew Carey and Me. This Thursday. Facebook Live.
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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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Apr 15, 2020
0015: That Giddy Feeling Even Though Everything Around You Is Burning
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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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Apr 8, 2020
0014: Help Me Help Teachers. Hashtag, #3forteachers
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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.
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Mar 25, 2020
0013: What Will Be Your King Lear? (+ How To Stop Zoombombing)
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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 a…
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Mar 17, 2020
0012: Making Social Distancing Your Secret Weapon
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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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Mar 11, 2020
0011: Five Moments From Being On Set
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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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Mar 4, 2020
0010: Using That Music On Your Podcast: Three Rights You Should Know About
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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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Feb 26, 2020
0009: Why Aren't Really Smart People Always More Successful?
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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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Feb 18, 2020
0008: Five Words That Help You Consider The Source
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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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Feb 12, 2020
0007: A Phrase You Can Swipe When You're New And Have No Credits
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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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Feb 6, 2020
0006: Two Questions, Two Sets Of Tears
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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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Jan 29, 2020
0005: How Do You Get Started Doing Audiobooks?
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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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Jan 22, 2020
0004: Are You Comfortable With A Dial...Or A Switch?
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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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Jan 15, 2020
0003: Proper Password Hygiene For Actors And Voice Talent - Use Dashlane
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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
#acting #voice #voiceover #voice-over #onboarding #performance #productivity #tips #art #commerce, #science #mindset #success #process #options, #best-practices #marketing
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Jan 7, 2020
0002: How To Avoid A Common Mastering Mistake
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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.
#acting #voice #voiceover #voice-over #onboarding #performance #productivity #tips #art #commerce, #science #mindset #success #process #options, #best-practices #marketing
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Jan 1, 2020
0001: Howzabout A High-Good, Low-Bad Diet?
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:
<a href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/for-the-new-year-say-no-to-negativity-11577464413">https://www.wsj.com/articles/for-the-new-year-say-no-to-negativity-11577464413</a> (paywall)
<a href="https://apple.news/AChJmpdrdRr-K_t4AYu2Rzw">https://apple.news/AChJmpdrdRr-K_t4AYu2Rzw</a> (Apple News)
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