My thoughts and musings on the world of voice over and beyond (aka my big, shiny voice over blog).

Hello, and thank you for stopping by! This section of my voice over website focuses on what's going on in the wacky world of voice over, complete with my hot takes.

Here, you'll find helpful articles about voice over industry trends, discover all the mistakes I made, how I course corrected to improve my business, and more. You'll even get the cliff notes on my voice over origin story.

Whether you're an aspiring or beginner voice actor, a seasoned pro, or someone who's curious about the business of voice over, there's something for everyone to appreciate.

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How Skateboarding Prepared Me for Voice Over

Turns out, eating pavement as a kid teaches you a lot about nailing a voice over script. Here's some of the crazy life lessons you learn from skateboarding.

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My Voice Over Origin Story Part 6: Year One (The Epic Conclusion)

Voice Actor Chris Butera accounts the highs and lows of his very first year in voice over.

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The 10 Stunning Similarities Between Voice Over and SEO

The more time I spend with voice over and SEO, the more similarities I see. It’s kind of weird. Here’s 10 I discovered.

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Here’s Why You Need SEO

If you're a business owner, you know SEO is a must. That being said, some of you are still in denial about it. I’m going to explain exactly why SEO is so important for every business today, the way you need to hear it.

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How to Choose the Best Voice Over Conference (for You)

Last time, I wrote about conference FOMO, why you don’t have to attend every voice over conference, and what you can do instead of breaking the bank and going to all of them. This time around, I’m going to help you choose the right conference(s) to attend.

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You Don't Have to Attend Every Conference

While you may feel like you need to go to every voice over conference or voiceover event, you don’t. Here’s why.

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My Voice Over Origin Story Part 5: Year Zero

Last time I talked about how I met a voice actor who showed me how to get started in voice over. This time, I’ll share my next moves.

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A Voice Actor's Guide to Finding the Best Voice Over Coach

Choosing a coach can be trickier than you think and the first choice might not always be the best. Here's what to do.

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Every Reason Why You Should Always Carry a Business Card

Here’s why you need to get a business card, why you should keep several on you at all times, and where and when to give them out.

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My Voice Over Origin Story Part 4: Send in the Wolf

I recently detailed how I almost almost killed my voiceover career before it began. Here's how an unlikely hobby and call turned it around.

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How I Changed My Business Approach to Create A Better User Experience and Save the Day

A recent interaction with a potential client led me to think about the user experience and just how crucial it is. Here's what happened.

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A Quick Guide to Understanding In Perpetuity for Voice Acting

In the wacky world of voice acting, the two most dangerous words are “in perpetuity.” Here’s why you need to say no to these words.

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My Voice Over Origin Story Part 3: Blowing it

Here are all the early mistakes I made that almost killed my career!

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How Playing in Thrash Metal Bands Prepared Me for the World of Voice Acting

Here's how my career as a thrash metal musician set me up for voiceover success!

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Here's How I Almost Chose Stand-Up Comedy Instead of Voice Over

Although I chose the path of a voice actor, I came very close to becoming a stand-up comedian. Here’s how that almost happened.

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My Voice Over Origin Story Part 2: The First Steps

Here's the next chapter in my voiceover origin story. Find out about my first brush with voiceover training!

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The Surprising Parallels Between Voice Over and Professional Wrestling

Pro wrestling and voiceover might seem different, but they actually have a lot in common! Here, we compare and contrast the two industries.

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VO and AI? A Voice Actor’s Thoughts on Artificial Intelligence

Voice actor Chris Butera explains his thoughts on ai and the voiceover industry, and where it might be going in the future.

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My Voice Over Origin Story Part 1: The Call

Every voice actor has an origin story. Here's how I decided to do what I love for a living and enter the wacky world of voiceovers.

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