The Troublesome Truth about a Voice-Over Career

Is a voice-over career for you? More and more people are trying their hand at it and fail. Voice-Over pro Paul Strikwerda shares 16 common misconceptions about what it takes to make money with your voice.

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[nethervoice]

Best of luck to you and thanks for watching my presentation!

[j971224]

that was helpful. thanks for posting it up, mister! :)

[nethervoice]

@j971224 You're very welcome, mister!

[nethervoice]

But without effort, no victory can ever be achieved.

[nethervoice]

Hi Paul, thanks for your comments. Perception is always in the ear of the beholder. My list of 16 reasons is based on my own experience, having been in this business for over 25 years. Henry Perez wrote a book called "Outliers: The Story of Success". It mentions the 10,000 Hour Rule. In short, no one becomes an expert at something without having invested 10,000 hours in it. Now, that's commitment!

[nethervoice]

Hi Rick, this slide show started as something I was going to use for the same reason. I'm tickled that other colleagues are referring to it, too! Bettye Zoller has used it in her trainings and James Alburger posted it on his coaching site. I'll tell you: it has saved me so much time!

Take care Rick, you truly are the voice, the heart and the soul of Americana!

[axel5735]

All very realistic points I've already come to terms with. I'm still excited to put myself out there and see where this takes me. I've still got a ways to go so until then, PRACTICE PRACTICE PRACTICE!

[allvox13]

Paul you are like my Male twin!x Ik met je eens :)

[ultravoice2011]

I Heart You Paul! xxx

[AnubisEye009]

Effort doesn't equal victory

[paulvoices]

Hi Paul. Thanks for your honest approach to this biz. I didn't take it as discouraging or negative, but felt you were trying to show the reality of the business and the misconceptions people can have towards it. My first coaches told me if you really want to do this, you have to do it for the right reason's and commit to it. Some talent and skill doesn't hurt either.