Voiceover Sermons with Terry Daniel

By Terry Daniel and the UVT Coaching Team

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What's Voiceover Sermons with Terry Daniel about?

Voiceover Sermons is a series of podcast episodes for new and experienced voice actors. Episodes include helpful tips on voiceover coaching, script performance, demos, talent agencies, marketing and more!If you're looking for candid information on how to start a voiceover business, you've come to the right podcast. New episodes are uploaded every Friday.If you're interested in coaching with us, please email us from our website at www.uvtcoaching.com.

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NAVA and the SAG-AFTRA Strike

07.25.2023

We're beginning a brief series about the SAG-AFTRA strike. Terry starts by interviewing NAVA founders, Tim Friedlander and Carin Gilfry to discuss the SAG-AFTRA strike and inform us about the NAVA Association.

Voiceover Sermons with Terry Daniel episodes:

07.25.2023 NAVA and the SAG-AFTRA Strike We're beginning a brief series about the SAG-AFTRA strike. Terry starts by interviewing NAVA founders, Tim Friedlander and Carin Gilfry to discuss the SAG-AFTRA strike and inform us about the NAVA Association.
05.15.2023 Are you new to live-directed voiceover sessions? Are you new to live-directed voiceover sessions? In this episode, Terry provides plenty of tips to ensure the sessions run smoothly!
05.12.2023 Are AI Voice Services Living In Your Head? Are AI voice services occupying too much space in your head? Don't sweat it! Terry Daniel will calm you down in this important episode of VO Sermons!
03.29.2023 Finding the Passion for VO in the Face of Adversity This episode of Voiceover Sermons is unique and personal to me.Breaking out of a cycle of negativity and low self-esteem can be challenging. So many of us have been told at some point that we’re not good enough, and it ...
12.30.2022 Do You Want To Start A Voiceover Business in 2023? The last episode of Voiceover Sermons for 2022! In this episode, Terry discusses the dos and don'ts of starting a voiceover business in 2023.
12.21.2022 The Pour Yourself an Eggnog or Hot Toddy Episode The UVT Coaching staff gets together to record a live episode of VO Sermons via Zoom. Plenty of holiday fun and some good voiceover nuggets as well!
12.09.2022 Voiceover Direct Marketing and Talkback Line Questions In this episode, Terry talks about the importance of not being too dependent on platforms like Mandy and Fiverr for voiceover work. Plus, he'll answer questions from the talkback line!
11.30.2022 Voiceover Script Tips In this episode, Terry provides some helpful voiceover script tips!
11.08.2022 All Things Voiceover Auditions In this episode, Terry discusses all things VO auditions. From auditioning for a talent agency gig to auditioning for a job on a P2P site.
10.27.2022 The Ultimate How To Get Started In Voiceovers Episode! In this episode, Terry provides a candid look at the dos and don'ts of how to get started in voiceovers!
10.25.2022 Sorry But We're Already Using a P2P Service! In this episode, Terry talks about a strategy that works when prospective clients tell you they already use a P2P service!Got a question about the voiceover business? Call the VO Sermons Talkback line at 763-691-9083
10.07.2022 Voiceover Website Tips In this episode, Terry provides some helpful voiceover website tips!
10.03.2022 Talent Agency Booking Tips So you booked your first agency gig. Congratulations! Here are seven suggestions on what you should and should not do!
10.02.2022 How Much Is My Voice Worth? When you're starting out in voiceovers, it will be tempting to work pro bono or on the cheap just to win over a client.
09.28.2022 Script Performance is the Most Important Skill! In this episode, Terry talks about making script performance skills a priority!
09.27.2022 Going the Extra Mile in a Voiceover Career The extra mile is a mark of excellence! It discloses your level of dedication, determination to earn repeat business, and willingness to do whatever it takes to keep a client for life. It’s a powerful habit and a point of ...
09.26.2022 Marketable Voiceover Demos Voiceover demos are your calling card and I can't stress enough how important it is to get them professionally produced by a demo producer who knows the industry well.
09.24.2022 200 Auditions or 200 Clients? Auditioning is a part of everyday life in being a voice actor but you don't need to put all your energy into auditioning on P2P sites or other platforms on the internet.
09.22.2022 Do I need Pro Tools to be considered a Pro? Ignore the delusive dreck in blogs and VO books about "industry standards" and how you need to use Pro Tools to be considered a professional. This is pure nonsense. There is NO industry standard on this. Use the one you're ...
09.19.2022 Hanging at the Gas 'N' Sip Remember the movie, Say Anything with John Cusack? Yeah, this dates me a bit, but it was a great movie back in the '80s. Lloyd's buddies were constantly hanging out at the Gas N' Sip. Hear more on this latest ...
09.18.2022 I Almost Quit VO! During the start of my career, I was fortunate to have booked a few clients right away but I hit some bumps in the road and started questioning if I had made the right decision. But then I began to ...
09.16.2022 Putting the Passion into a Voiceover Performance Whether it's a commercial or a narration project, I always try to pull a personal experience out of my performance. This should be something you're passionate about. Something happy, funny, or sad that happened to you.
09.15.2022 A Speedy Race to the Bottom Bottom feeder voiceover services are making a killing with YOUR money! Not only do they charge their clients ridiculously low rates, but it's the talents on their rosters who get screwed.
09.13.2022 P2P Sites Should Never Be The Only Tool! In this episode, Terry talks about how P2P audition sites should never be your only marketing tool!
09.12.2022 Voiceover Marketing for Holidays Believe it or not, Christmas is just around the corner. But, if you're a voice actor, it was around the corner in February!
09.12.2022 What's Your Next Step? Being scared and uncomfortable is okay when you're just getting started in voiceovers. You're going to feel this way for a while but you have to keep going!
09.11.2022 How The UVT Coaching Team Came Together In this episode, Terry talks about how the UVT coaching team came together!
09.09.2022 Too Many Attorneys in the Kitchen I want to take you back to the early 90s when I booked my first voiceover gig. It was a tag for a law firm commercial. Short and sweet, right?
09.08.2022 It's More Than Just Reading Words A solid voiceover performance is more than just having a good voice and reading the words on a script. Hear more in the latest episode of VO Sermons!
09.07.2022 Don't Pigeonhole Yourself! While finding your niche is essential, be careful not to pigeonhole yourself before getting some experience. Hear why on this latest episode!
09.06.2022 Four Reasons You May Have Been Rejected by a Talent Agent First, being rejected by a talent agent is part of the business. It happens to all of us. Even pros who have been in the industry for thirty years! In this episode, hear why this isn't a huge deal!
09.06.2022 Voiceover Demo Sessions via Zoom Welcome to the era of the voiceover business, where you can record your voiceover demo from home while your coach directs you via zoom!
09.05.2022 Want More VO Clients? Stop Selling, Start Engaging! While a professional demo is essential to getting work and being represented by a talent agent, this isn't the best way to market yourself on social media. Hear why on this latest episode of Voiceover Sermons!
09.03.2022 Don't Feed The Naysayer! When you start an exciting journey like voice acting, occasionally, you may run into a couple of naysayers who will attempt to discourage you in the process. Ignore them!
09.02.2022 Preparing for a Voiceover Demo Session Here are some great tips to help you prepare for your voiceover demo session!
09.01.2022 The Art of Negotiating a Voiceover Rate In this episode, Terry has some great ideas that will come in handy in negotiating a voiceover rate. Interested in training with the UVT Coaches? www.uvtcoaching.com
08.31.2022 The Gear Lust Problem in Voiceovers Setting up a home studio is extremely important but think about it; if you don't put the same kind of investment into coaching and learning the skills, what good will your gear do you?
08.31.2022 Voiceover Demos: The Importance of Having Original Content There's no question that a voiceover demo is your calling card. Talent agencies and production companies will always ask for one when you make inquiries about being considered for rosters and jobs. What is equally important is making sure your ...
08.30.2022 It's Not Always About You! As I make my way past 30 years of experience as a working voice actor, I get to hear plenty of client and agent stories. Looking for a team of reputable voiceover coaches? www.uvtcoaching.com
08.29.2022 Marketing your eLearning Narration Demo In this episode, Terry discusses the importance of getting an eLearning narration demo produced! Interested in training with the UVT coaching team? www.uvtcoaching.com
08.28.2022 What About P2P Sites? What are pay-to-play sites? These are audition sites, where you pay an annual fee to audition for as many projects as you would like.To learn more about the UVT Coaches, go to www.uvtcoaching.com.
08.26.2022 A Voice Actor and Radio Announcer Walk into a Bar... I spent about six years in radio back in the 90s. I can tell you from experience that being a radio broadcaster is nothing like being a voice actor. To learn more about the UVT Coaching team, visit www.uvtcoaching.com
08.25.2022 Voiceover Booking Homework and Non-Disclosure Agreements When you book a voiceover job, it's essential to do a little homework before your booking date. To learn more about the UVT Coaching team, visit our website at www.uvtcoaching.com.
08.25.2022 Once I Book Some Gigs, I Will Invest In Coaching! You train to book work. You don't book work so that you can train. Learn more about the UVT Coaching options at www.uvtcoaching.com.
08.25.2022 Don't Force a VO Performance! We all have days where we stumble over copy and can't seem to find our groove when executing a commercial or narration script. It's easy to get frustrated and beat yourself up. The best thing to do is to walk ...
08.24.2022 Tips for a Better Voiceover Performance In this episode, Terry and Rob discuss VO tips for a better performance!Are you interested in training with the UVT Coaches? www.uvtcoaching.com
08.24.2022 The Voiceover Business is too Competitive! How many times have we heard this classic tale? First, competition makes us better performers, so it should never be perceived as a curse word, but it's a word that always seems to be uttered by a naysayer.Are you interested ...
08.24.2022 Will Talent Agency Bookings Be Enough? In this day and age of the voiceover business, it's rather challenging to make a comfortable living if you're not willing to put in direct marketing efforts. To learn more about the UVT Coaching Team, visit our website at www.uvtcoaching.com.
08.23.2022 Is One Voiceover Demo Enough? Trish Basanyi joins Terry Daniel to discuss whether or not you need more than one professional demo. Would you like to learn from the UVT Coaching team? Learn more about who we are and how we help new talents get ...
08.23.2022 I Hate Cold Calling! It's true! I hate cold calling but it's an important step we all must take to get voiceover clients.Would you like to be coached by the UVT Coaching team? Get to know us at www.uvtcoaching.com.

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