with Tom Dheere
Are you feeling stuck? Listen to this motivational episode in the Real Boss series, with Anne Ganguzza and Tom Dheere! Gain valuable insights into the emotional and financial investments necessary to make your mark in this competitive industry. The BOSSES tackle the hurdles and victories of launching and sustaining a voiceover business, shining a light on the importance of perseverance, self-acknowledgment, and the courage needed to pursue your dreams, even in the face of external discouragement. The BOSSES emphasize the need to broaden your market focus beyond niche areas and to approach all voice acting as a form of storytelling infused with creativity and play.
This episode promises actionable advice and motivational insights to help you thrive in the voiceover world.
Chapter Summaries
(00:02) Not Giving Up
Perseverance and self-acknowledgment are crucial for starting and sustaining a voiceover career despite challenges and discouragements.
(04:40) Navigating the Voiceover Industry
Quality training, professional demo, home studio, website, business acumen, and preparation are crucial for success in voiceover.
(16:22) Strategies for Voiceover Success
Preparation and market awareness are crucial for a successful voiceover career, targeting larger markets and approaching all genres with creativity.
Top 10 Takeaways
Quick-share concepts from today’s episode:
Perseverance is Key: Perseverance and self-acknowledgment are essential in overcoming the initial challenges of the voiceover industry. Tom Deere emphasizes the importance of staying committed despite external discouragement.
Emotional and Financial Investment: Achieving a successful voiceover career demands significant emotional and financial investment. It's crucial to be prepared for this and acknowledge the courage it takes to embark on such a journey..
Solid Foundation: Building a voiceover career starts with a strong foundation, which includes quality training, a professional demo, a vetted home recording studio, and an effective website.
Handling Adversity: Dheere shares a personal story about overcoming workplace ridicule, illustrating the resilience required to succeed in the voiceover world. It’s important to push through adversities and not let them deter you.
Market Awareness: Understanding and being aware of market demands is critical. Many voice actors limit themselves by targeting niche areas. Broadening market focus can significantly increase opportunities for work.
Storytelling and Creativity: Regardless of the genre, all voice acting is a form of storytelling. Approaching voice acting with creativity and a sense of play can enhance performance and engagement.
Preparation: Being prepared for anything that could go wrong is beneficial. Adopting Murphy’s Law as a strategy ensures readiness for logistical, financial, and emotional challenges.
Intrinsically and Extrinsically Motivated: Finding both intrinsic and extrinsic motivators can help maintain enthusiasm and productivity. For example, rewarding oneself for completing tasks can provide the necessary push.
Corporate Narration Opportunities: The corporate sector offers vast opportunities compared to more niche markets like museum tours or animation. Targeting broader markets can lead to more consistent work.
Continuous Development: The voiceover industry is ever-evolving, and continuous development is necessary. Keeping up with trends, market demands, and ongoing training is crucial for sustained success.
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