Ever wonder why some voice actors are really raking it in—and others aren’t? This difference in success and income isn’t usually based on talent alone. In fact, while talent gets you far, it’s these factors that really take a voice actor from good to uber-successful. At CSM, our most successful clients are voice actors who […]
Every decade has its flavor. The 2010s solidified the VO wild west into the new normal. When pay to plays disrupted the way our industry had run, the community rose to the challenge and and learned new ways to make a good living. We also came out of our home offices and booths and got to […]
These days, everybody expects the Amazon experience. We want it fast. Easy. Now! The truth is, we Americans have pretty insane expectations (groceries delivered from Whole Foods within two hours)—and they’re getting crazier—because companies are making it happen. Crazy or not—the undeniable fact is, today, customers expect a lot. So, how do you compete in Amazon-world? […]
I’m always telling my clients to be authentic. To share who they are. Well, cancer gave me a choice—be uber-next-level-authentic and share my fight with the world—or grit my teeth and pretend nothing is going on. Fortunately, my amazing dream team here are CSM didn’t give me much of a choice. They said, “You tell […]
I spend my days on the phone with voice actors like you. Time and again, do you know what wins jobs? CONFIDENCE. Yes, in a competition between 2 super talented actors—the one with the most confidence wins. Some people have talent by the bucket-loads, but without confidence—they don’t soar. Equally as important as honing your […]
I love back-to-school time. Stocking up on supplies and getting back into the swing of regular routines after the indulgences of summer feels to me like a fresh start — an opportunity to be brave and try something new. Of course, as an actor you do brave things all the time. The choice to become […]
Hello Voiceover Achiever, I love this quote by Steve Martin: “Become so good they can’t ignore you.” It’s a straightforward goal. If you let this be your driving force, you will achieve your goals – no matter how grand. I have the good fortune of longevity in this business. I have worked with hundreds of […]
Greetings VO Achievers, Recently I was planning my move back to Los Angeles after my kids finish high school. I live in a super-cute, trendy neighborhood that’s full of hundred-year-old homes, many of which are being torn down and replaced by modern mansions. In the past three years, 50 percent of the homes on my […]
It’s been a month since VoiceOver Atlanta, and I am still energized by the wonderful community we have. What blows me away every year is just how passionate every single person I meet in this industry is — coaches, producers, voice talent, everybody. I adore being in a space that buzzes with passion, intelligence and […]
*A special treat for you today! Here’s a sneak peek at Chapter 3 of my brand new book, Voiceover Achiever.* Branding is my life. I even dream brands. After a particular election, I dreamed that I rebranded the losing party — the one I had voted for — to empower it to succeed. I woke […]