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The democratization of the voice-over industry
The voice-over industry has revolutionized over the years, allowing more people than ever before to become voice actors. With the ability to build a home recording studio, audition for projects, and even book projects from home, the opportunities are endless. In the past, those living in non-major metropolitan areas had little to no chance of becoming a voice actor, but now, anyone can thrive in the industry regardless of location. The key is to do your research and explore the various ways to make it happen.
"Don't think small. Don't devalue yourself just because you don't live in New York or LA" - Tom
Think Outside the Box
In the world of voice acting, creating opportunities can be challenging. Rather than relying solely on traditional methods like finding an agent and attending auditions, it's important to think outside the box. Investing in quality training, doing diligent research, building a home recording studio, and creating a website are all crucial steps to becoming an effective voice actor in the 21st century. Ultimately, success in this field requires hard work and dedication, but with the right tools and mindset, anyone can achieve their goals.
Takeaways:
Find out what's going on in your backyard
Market to local businesses
If you want to do eLearning, market to local schools
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He's the VO Strategist, a voice over business & marketing coach and demo producer since 2011. Tom Dheere is also a voice actor with over 25 years of experience who has narrated just about every type of voiceover you can think of. When not voicing or talking about voicing, Tom produces the sci-fi comic book Agent 1.22.