Simply the finest actor organization I have ever seen. I have been a guest speaker many times and have found talented actors who have eventually become clients of mine.

– David Ziff (V.P. Commerical Department – CESD, LA)

Biggest Mistakes in Voice Over: Part 3

Trying For An Agent Too Soon I know that getting an agent is a big goal for most talent, as well it should be.  And I’m not going to deny the importance of having a really great agent for one’s career.  But I notice that for most voice over talent, getting an agent is an […]

Agent Commissions: Union & Non-Union

This is not a be-all-end-all reference on commissions, but should serve a good guideline, perhaps illuminating lots of questions I’ve been receiving lately from my voice over colleagues. “Is this commission structure unusual?  Is it even legal?” 

Be Excellent

When launching a business, there is a concept called, “Cost of Entry.”  Cost of Entry is the cash spent to start your business.  When you decide to become a voice over actor, there are definitely Costs of Entry:  your education, demo, website, and home studio, to name a few. 

The First Two Seconds

Place yourself in the mind/ears of a buyer who is combing through oodles of auditions.  Usually your agent is the first in a long line of people to listen to your audition.  Your agent hears all of the auditions that their clients send in for a particular role.  Let’s say they hear 50 people for […]