by CourVO | Apr 24, 2022 | Business-end-of-things |
Voice acting is like any other independent art: You’ll only be as successful as you are hardworking. Think about all of those inspirational quotes you see on the walls in a gym, things like “No pain no gain” or “Pain is weakness leaving the body.” Sure, they’re sappy....
by CourVO | Oct 12, 2021 | Compensation
A voice-actor troll pops his head into a popular online forum for voice talent every once in a while to stir the pot. His general take on trying to hold the line on VO compensation rates so as not to ruin it for everyone is: “…I’m looking out for...
by CourVO | Sep 20, 2021 | VO Business
Some people are not gonna want to hear this. Others know it, but don’t practice it. Still others know it, and WANT to do it, but procrastinate. I’ve blogged about this before, and it’s a bedrock, foundational belief of mine. But then again, I grew up...
by CourVO | Sep 8, 2021 | VO Business
Maybe you’re noticing it too. A total erosion of people taking the high road. I’m not just talking about politics. I’m talking about business ethics. Where is the civility anymore? Well, lemme tell you it IS there. The people who CARE and LOVE and GIVE and SERVE...
by CourVO | Aug 23, 2021 | Careers
Not nearly. Here’s why: The really great-paying jobs still require you to live in NYC or LA. (with some notable exceptions).The good news is that enterprising freelance VO’s from Gainesville, FL to Port Angeles, Washington are making a good living as a voice actor....
by CourVO | Aug 12, 2021 | Marketing
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by CourVO | Aug 4, 2021 | Marketing |
Is freelance marketing affected by the Coronavirus, and if so, is business up, down, or changing? The pandemic that transformed millions of people into virtual employees has accelerated the future of work. Meanwhile, traditional gig workers have cut back on labor due...
by CourVO | Jun 7, 2021 | Analysis, Auditions |
Wherever society agrees on a systematic standard for anything, it makes life easier for everybody. time zones weights & measure light bulb socket threads the size of typing paper (by country) electrical sockets and plugs (by country) USB (Universal Serial Bus)...
by CourVO | May 24, 2021 | Auditions
The directions say it right there: “…young, hip, urban sounding male with attitude. No announcery. Casual & conversational, like you’re talking to friends on the street…” Let’s say for the sake of my example, that you hit the...
by CourVO | May 20, 2021 | Business-end-of-things
Remember that popular meme from a few years ago stating: “…good is the enemy of great…”? …or maybe the one that asks you to discern between the daily challenges that are urgent but not necessarily important? I’m reminded of those...
