The 10 COMMANDMENTS of VO Every Voice Actor NEEDS
The 10 COMMANDMENTS of VO Every Voice Actor NEEDS

Yeah there are probably more than 10, but that seems to be the traditional number of commandments so that’s what we’re rolling with today.

Completely unlike Moses from the mountaintop, I bring you these 10 Commandment of Voice Over. Trust me, it’s not every day you get 10 commandments from an atheist. 😉

Now before you get your hackles up, we’re playing fast and loose with the word commandments here. There are no hard and fast rules that you should never, ever, ever violate, but these are pretty close. Think of them as my strong recommendations.

As always, you run your own business and career. But if I were you, I’d pay attention.

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Advocating for WOMEN in VO: Building Doors with Christy Harst
Advocating for WOMEN in VO: Building Doors with Christy Harst

Fact: Women account for over 40 % of the fan bases of the NFL, MLB, and NHL.

Fact: Women comprise 47.7 % of viewership of Super Bowl 58.

Fact: Media coverage of women's sports has nearly tripled in the last five years.

So why isn't a female voicing this? "NCAA Division I Women's Volleyball Championship. Attendance is encouraged. Passion is mandatory. Buy your tickets today at ncaa.com."

And why can't a female voice this? "It's more than the Super Bowl. It's the Super Bowl in Las Vegas."

When it comes to advertising sports, movies, and brands that women spend time and money supporting, women want to see and hear women promoting them.

So how can we let the higher-ups know what we really want? Well, when there's no door to kick in, we have to build one. It's time to start building doors for women to walk through.

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The 7 BEST Tools for Voice Actors to Find Clients in 2025
The 7 BEST Tools for Voice Actors to Find Clients in 2025

Voice acting is an art, but landing clients? That’s a science—and one that can feel like a unicorn hunt if you don’t have the right tools in your box.

Sure, word of mouth, referrals, and P2P and gig sites are all fine and well, but if you’re serious your business and about building a steady stream of clients, scalable lead generation and outreach is a strategy and skill you have to develop.

I’ve tried a lot of different lead generation tools out there. Some are better than others. Whether you’re new to generating your own leads or looking to level-up, in this post, I’m going to break down the top lead generation tools that can help you grow your business.

But this is not just a list—I’ll take you through their strengths, weaknesses, and why they matter in the context of your work. Let’s count them down.

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Casting Director Libby Clearfield of Voiceover Activate
Casting Director Libby Clearfield of Voiceover Activate

Today we sit down with Casting Director, VO Coach, voice actor, and head of Voiceover Activate, Libby Clearfield. Libby shares her journey from theater to voiceover, her experiences in casting, and the challenges and rewards of freelancing. She also chats about the impact of AI in the industry, the importance of following directions in auditions, the value of community among voice actors, the significance of building relationships and maintaining professional standards in voiceover work.

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SEO for Voice Over: 7 Easy Strategies to Improve Your RANK
SEO for Voice Over: 7 Easy Strategies to Improve Your RANK

The fact is your dream client is searching online right now for someone with your exact skills. Maybe they need a voice actor who can crush their e-learning project. They type a few words into Google. Boom—pages of results.

But where are you? Not page one. Not page two. You’re somewhere way down in the witness protection program of search results where no one ever sees or hears you.

That’s why SEO matters. SEO is Search Engine Optimization. It’s about showing up where your clients are already looking.

So, let’s talk about the things you can do—simple, approachable strategies that even the busiest freelancer can tackle.

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Going Full-Time in Voice Over? 10 CRUCIAL Mindset Shifts!
Going Full-Time in Voice Over? 10 CRUCIAL Mindset Shifts!

Alright, let’s talk about the mental game of going full-time as a freelancer. I’m talking about the shifts that take you from “Hey, I’m doing this voiceover thing on the side” to “This is what I do. Period.”

The mindset stuff is just as gritty and real as all the tangible things you’re already doing to make the work happen. But the mental side is where you’ll make or break yourself long-term.

Let’s walk through the shifts that get you from being part-time to owning this path full-time and for good.

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The Beginner’s Guide to Voice Over Conferences
The Beginner’s Guide to Voice Over Conferences

Today, we’re talking voice over conferences—what they are, why they’re a must for serious voice actors, and how to navigate your first one like a pro. If you’re a new voice actor looking to grow your skills, connect with the VO community, or even just see what all the buzz is about, stick around.

From why to attend, to a practical VO Conferences Survival guide packed with tips, we’ll walk you through everything you need to know to make your first VO conference a smashing success.

And at the end, I’ll give you the link to my FREE Done For You VO Conference Calendar that automatically updates the events in your personal calendar.

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Making Wavs with Bobbi Maxwell and Kevin Kilpatrick
Making Wavs with Bobbi Maxwell and Kevin Kilpatrick

Kevin Kilpatrick and Bobbi Maxwell, hosts of the Making Wavs podcast, join me to discuss their backgrounds in radio and how they transitioned into voiceover.

Kevin primarily works in automotive and e-learning, while Bobbi focuses on commercial work, particularly in the automotive and political genres. They also talk about the advantages and disadvantages of coming from a radio background in voiceover.

The conversation covers topics such as the different tiers of automotive work, the evolution of their podcast from the Middle Class VO Podcast to Making Wavs, and the importance of repeat clients in the voiceover industry.

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Tracy Lindley, Queen of LinkedIn, on VO, Marketing, Kids, and Getting it All Done
Tracy Lindley, Queen of LinkedIn, on VO, Marketing, Kids, and Getting it All Done

In this first-ever chat with our friend and colleague, we chat with the Queen of LinkedIn for VO, Tracey Lindley about her journey into the voiceover industry, her experiences with LinkedIn, and the importance of community and organization in building a successful career. Tracy shares her unique background, the challenges she faced as a voice actor in a midsize market, and her strategies for networking and marketing herself effectively. We also talk about the the evolution of LinkedIn and its impact on voice actors, as well as the significance of reliability and personal connections in the industry.

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How In-Perpetuity Contracts Can Limit Earnings in Voice Over
How In-Perpetuity Contracts Can Limit Earnings in Voice Over

Alright, so you’ve landed a big commercial gig, and the client’s ready to pay you thousands to use your voice. You’re stoked, right?

But then, buried in the contract, you see it: in-perpetuity rights. Sounds fancy, sounds official, but what does it actually mean?

And why should you, as a voice actor, care? Let’s break this down. This is In-Perpetuity Explained.

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The VO Strategist Tom Dheere: "Voice Over Is Contracting!"
The VO Strategist Tom Dheere: "Voice Over Is Contracting!"

Today, we talk with one of the smartest guys in the business. Tom Dheere, known as the VO Strategist, shares his origin story as a voice actor and discusses the changes in the industry over the past 30 years.

Tom emphasizes the importance of being a good storyteller and adapting to the evolving industry, including the use of AI, and offers guidance and mentorship to voice actors, helping them navigate the industry and make informed decisions.

He also discusses the potential impact of AI on the voiceover industry and advises voice actors to consider their values and consult with a lawyer before getting involved with AI voice cloning.

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The REAL PROBLEM with Voice Over - NOT What You Think!
The REAL PROBLEM with Voice Over - NOT What You Think!

The current state of the voice over business is not the problem. Generative AI, the pay-to-plays, the glut of talent, the seemingly endless string of strikes… none of that is the reason you’re not succeeding in voice over.

VO is not the problem.

Today, I’m talking to me as much as I’m talking to you. You think everyone else, especially coaches have it all together all the time and I’m here to tell you I don’t always have it all together. No one does.

Today is a pep talk for both of us.

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The 14 BEST Voice Over PODCASTS in the Industry
The 14 BEST Voice Over PODCASTS in the Industry

What makes a great voice over podcast? There is a mess of them out there, but which ones are worth your precious time and attention?

To me, a great VO podcast has to be current – this industry changes at light speed and if your last episode was 4 months ago or you publish when you feel like it, you’re not keeping the community up to date.

A great voiceover podcast has to be educational and insightful and give solid advice on the industry. If it’s full of get rich quick and Fiverr advice, it’s just garbage.

And a great voice over podcast has to be listenable. The host or hosts have to be engaging and interesting. If they feature guests, the guests have to have insights and stories to tell, and the hosts should let the guests talk.

Today, I’m going to give you 14 of the Top Podcasts in Voice Over in no particular order. In my opinion, all 14 meet these criteria, and are super helpful to learn about the industry.

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Erikka J: From P2Ps and Local Studios to VO of the YEAR
Erikka J: From P2Ps and Local Studios to VO of the YEAR

Today we chat with the incredible Erikka J. and we cover a lot of ground, including imposter syndrome, Erikka's journey in the voiceover industry, the importance of building relationships, and the evolving opportunities for women and people of color in the industry.

Erikka shares insights from her experiences with various coaches, including K Best, Cliff Zellman, and Everett Oliver, and all with a ton of laughs along the way.

A must-listen, especially if you’re newer to the business.

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7 Habits of Highly Successful Voice Actors + 2 Bonus Tools
7 Habits of Highly Successful Voice Actors + 2 Bonus Tools

Every Olympian has a goal of winning gold. Every team starts the season with the goal of a championship.

It’s the systems, the habits, that separate elite from very good, very good, from good, good from mediocre, and mediocre from bad.

So today, I’m going to lay out for you the Top 7 Habits of Highly Successful Voice Actors – the seven strategic systems or habits I believe to be the most effective for building a successful career in VO. And stick around because I’ll have a two special free bonus tools for you as we go through these.

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The VO Toolkit: 11 ESSENTIAL Apps for Your Voice Over Business
The VO Toolkit: 11 ESSENTIAL Apps for Your Voice Over Business

There are hundreds of apps out there to help run our voice acting businesses, but finding the right ones can be like finding a needle in a haystack. After a lot of trial and error, I’ve found a set of tools that works for me.

In this video, I’m going to break down why I prefer these specific apps, what the learning curve is like, and how much they’ll set you back.

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Top Animation Coach Everett Oliver: "Animation Down 75%!"
Top Animation Coach Everett Oliver: "Animation Down 75%!"

Our guest today is not only a good friend and my personal animation coach, but he's one of the most accomplished coaches in the entire genre. Everett Oliver has worked on prime time shows, including The Simpsons, King of the Hill, feature films like Men in Black, Jackie Chan Adventures.

He's worked with Disney. He's worked with Columbia TriStar, he's worked with stars. is one of the greatest coaches in animation today. In fact, the way I found Everett Oliver was when Dave Fennoy mentioned to me, he said, if you're going to go into animation or seek any animation work, Everett Oliver is the best in the business.

And I still believe that to this day. Please welcome my good friend and coach Everett Oliver

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9 BEST YouTube Channels for Voice Actors - SUBSCRIBE TO THEM
9 BEST YouTube Channels for Voice Actors - SUBSCRIBE TO THEM

Welcome to the 21st century – the age of information, misinformation, and disinformation. Even with topics as niche as voice over there’s a ton of information out there about voice acting on YouTube, and like every other topic in the world, a ton of crap out there about voice over on YouTube.

So today I’m going to [WARNING: PRETENTIOUS WHITE PERSON WORD AHEAD] curate for you the Best 9 YouTube Channels for Voice Actors, especially if you’re newer in your voice acting career. I’m going to break them down by category, including Performance and Business, and give you one bonus channel at the end which is especially helpful for newer voice over actors.

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