Derek Chappell - The Voice of Your Business

2011-10-25T08:03:00.001-05:00

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WE'VE MOVED!!

2011-02-13T01:27:00.000-06:00

Derek Chappell - New Voiceover Blog

With much excitement, new features, and a new look, I'm proud to announce that my blog has moved to a new address... www.thevoiceofyourbusiness.com/blog/

If you were a subscriber to this blog address, or received the blog via email, I hope you will join me at my new location, and subscribe again. The new blog is still somewhat under construction, but will be completed soon. I am planning on continuing to provide relevant and interesting posts about my business and the voiceover industry, social media/marketing articles, and entertainment coverage (see the new FUN VIDEOS page). My hope is that you will enjoy the new content and thus enjoy following along. Feel free to pass the site along to friends that you think might be interested as well.

Thank you for your interest and support of my passion for voiceover.

Derek Chappell
The Voice of Your Business

2011-01-26T23:05:00.001-06:00

Jayhawk fan, or not, please pray for Thomas Robinson and his 9-year old sister, Jayla. One of the saddest stories I've ever heard. http://amplify.com/u/anq4c http://amplify.com/u/anq4j

2011-01-21T07:31:00.001-06:00

Let's try this again...this is worth watching http://amplify.com/u/an7pv http://amplify.com/u/bn7pw

Vicki Lawrence, "Mama", isn't a Ted Williams fan

2011-01-13T12:58:00.000-06:00

The debate over Ted Williams and his 'instant' celebrity seems to have those who love him and those who hate him at odds. There's no doubt where Vicki Lawrence, and her alter-ego, "Mama" stand...in the bushes. (thanks to Taylor Morgan for posting original in VO Pros)

Derek Chappell - The Voice of Your Business

Homeless Voiceover Phenom Ted Williams to Enter Rehab

2011-01-12T16:16:00.004-06:00

The whirlwind of fame surrounding Golden-voiced and homeless man, Ted Williams, has come to a temporary stop for now as he reportedly enters rehab for alcohol and drugs. Read more here.

Hopefully he can come to terms with LIFE first, then Family, before he tries to move forward with the fame and voiceover career.

-Derek Chappell
The Voice of Your Business

A VO Show? Yes or No?

2011-01-09T23:27:00.004-06:00

Due to recent events, ie, The Homeless Voiceover wonder Ted Williams, two different groups who were in pre-production with a Voiceover Reality Show have tipped their hand. MUCH more to come about these two competing shows and Vegas VO and Social Media guru, Dave Courvoisier spoke to one of the show's producers. Read Dave's blog post about his interview here.

Derek Chappell
The Voice of Your Business

HAPPY NEW YEAR

2011-01-01T00:58:00.001-06:00

2010-12-29T19:53:00.001-06:00

Hi Amplify friends... I'm new here. Looking forward to sharing interesting things, learning something new and engaging in conversation with you! http://amplify.com/u/k022

The Troublesome Truth about a Voice-Over Career

2010-12-29T13:42:00.001-06:00

This video by veteran VO Pro, Paul Strikwerda, will now become 'the primer' for those who have misconceptions about how easy it must be to just 'talk' for a living.

A Special Holiday Greeting from the VO Community

2010-12-21T23:00:00.003-06:00

Just a few of the very talented men and women that make the Voiceover community one of the best group of people you'll ever know, want to wish you a Very Happy Holiday:

HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM VOICE TALENT EVERYWHERE!

With thanks to Terry Daniel for his idea and skill in putting this together...in a day.

Derek Chappell
-The Voice of Your Business

Happy Thanksgiving

2010-11-25T02:50:00.001-06:00

Wishing you a Safe and Happy Thanksgiving.

Social Media and Audio Married - Audioboo

2010-10-04T01:23:00.006-05:00

You never know where your next client may come from. Better yet, you never know just how that client may have found you. That is why you brand, market, sell, and get yourself 'out there', to be heard and hired. That being said, I came across a blog article a few weeks ago, written by my friend and fellow VO artist (and social media guru) Dave Courvoisier, about a program that 'married the best of social media with audio', called Audioboo. Sounds perfect for a voice actor, huh? Dave's explanation of Audioboo is as simple as the program itself:

Record audio, match it with a picture, a place, some words…upload, post, cross-post to other social media platforms. Share, podcast, follow, comment, get followers. The program is pretty intuitive and it does a lot. You really need to visit and watch the video where they introduce its features.

I figured I'd give Audioboo a try as one more way to get my voice 'out there'. Right away I came across a practical use in my VO business. I produce a daily sports calendar for a small, local radio station. Their budget isn't huge, so their website isn't fully equipped to handle a lot of audio. So, I linked the daily sports calendar from their website to my Audioboo page. Now, when someone clicks to listen to the sports calendar, they are taken to my Audioboo page, where they can also listen to other audio of mine that I've posted on the page, such as my demo's and recent work I've completed. You never know who just might click and listen...it may be my next client.

Derek Chappell

The Voice of Your Business

September named as - National VoiceOver Appreciation Month

2010-09-01T19:48:00.004-05:00

January gets "The New Year....February gets "Valentines Day"....March is flowing green with "St. Patrick's Day"....etc, etc, etc. Well move over November & December, because the fabulous month of SEPTEMBER has arrived....as the self-proclaimed - NATIONAL VOICEOVER APPRECIATION MONTH !!!

Derek Chappell
The Voice of Your Business

The Art of Voice Acting - 4th Ed.

2010-08-17T07:48:00.003-05:00

If you, or someone you know, is even remotely interested in the fun and fascinating field of Voiceover, then this book is a MUST. THE ART OF VOICE ACTING, now in its 4th Edition, is considered by many in the industry, to be THE Voiceover Bible. Written by my friend, mentor, and voice coach, James Alburger, it covers every topic and answers so many questions you may have, whether you are a beginner or life-long pro.

I encourage you to pre-order your copy today by going to www.voiceacting.com.

-Derek Chappell
The Voice of Your Business

Longtime Yankee Announcer Passes

2010-07-11T17:39:00.002-05:00

May we all live so long and enjoy what we do. Longtime New York Yankee PA announcer Bob Sheppard passes away at 99. What a legend he was and oh what legends he saw play the game.

Derek Chappell
The Voice of Your Business

Derek's Voice Career on Google

2010-06-01T22:16:00.001-05:00

Working Without a Net

2010-03-31T22:27:00.003-05:00

Since I started this blog as an avenue to share news, thoughts and insight about my passion and part-time gig as a voice talent, I've not mentioned anything about my "day job", thinking it a good idea to keep them separate. But, my day job is a huge part of who I am and what I do, so I think it is worth mentioning in this forum.

For the past 14 years, I have practiced law as a partner in the Jordan & Chappell Law Office. My partner, and mentor in the practice of representing injured workers all over the state of Kansas, Gary Jordan, and I, have mutually decided to end the partnership and continue to practice as sole practitioners. I am very glad to say that we part, as partners, on very good terms. We have decided to continue to share office space, staff, etc. It is a move that will benefit us both in the long term.

I am very grateful to Gary for the opportunities and guidance he has given me, as well as our staff for their support and understanding. The Jordan & Chappell Law Office officially ended its existence today. I feel like the safety net under my high-wire has been removed.

Today, April 1st, a new era of business and responsibility begins for me as I continue to represent my clients, as....Derek R. Chappell - Attorney at Law.

No Foolin'.

Derek Chappell
The Voice of Your Business

My Demo's Are Now on My Voiceover Blog

2010-02-24T19:47:00.006-06:00

For your convenience, I've copied my demo's from my website to my blog. (Ok, I didn't actually do it because it was way too complicated for me.) My thanks to Jason Sikes at Village Green Studios, for doing the 'technical' work.

Jason created my website and has done so for many voice and on camera talent. His website is very entertaining, like reading an old comic book, and you can see samples of the websites he has created. If you are in need of a website or web host, I highly recommend Jason @ Village Green Studios.

If you haven't signed up to receive my blog via email, I hope you will consider doing so.

Thanks.

Derek Chappell
The Voice of Your Business

Social Media vs Having a Life - Find a Balance

2010-02-17T19:24:00.005-06:00

Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, My Space, Google Buzz, Blogger......

It's easy to feel overwhelmed in this ever-expanding world of 'Social Media'. I found this article on Mashable very helpful in remembering how to have a balance in your life.

Derek Chappell - The Voice of Your Business

Thank You - 2009

2009-12-30T21:42:00.011-06:00

As I look to 2010 with great excitement and anticipation, I must wave a fond farewell to 2009. This was THE year that I stopped wishing and wondering if I could become a voice talent and actually took the steps necessary to make it happen. I've had a blast in 2009, but it was all just the groundwork for what lies ahead in 2010 and beyond.

The rush of excitement from attending VOICE 2008 in Los Angeles, carried over into 2009, which led to many pieces of the puzzle coming together to form THE VOICE OF YOUR BUSINESS. A business plan, positioning statement, logo, website, blog, Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin, and, Voices.com, all came to life. During that time, I took more classes to learn so much more about the craft of voiceover itself. I quickly learned that it's not what your voice sounds like that is important, rather, What You Can Do with your voice that really counts.

I was fortunate to have a good friend who owns a radio station who allowed me to write, record and produce numerous features and commercials to put the lessons I learned to the test. I was able to write copy that allowed me to record with my daughter, Gracie. A real joy. I thoroughly enjoyed providing the live announcing at a number of area sports events. And, the icing on the cake was my trip to San Diego in the fall, to work with Jim and Penny at the VoiceActing Academy to produce my commercial and narration demo's.

There are many more pieces of the puzzle left to be put in place, as well as many, many more lessons to learn, and practice. But I'm moving forward. No longer wishing and wondering as I was just a year ago.

Thank you Jim and Penny, Brad Howard, Dave Courvoisier, Jason Sikes, my AOVA classmates, and Rhonda, for all of the opportunities, advice, support and knowledge in getting me this far. I CANNOT WAIT TO LIGHT THE FUSE ON THIS SHIP BECAUSE IT'S GOING TO SOAR IN 2010.

May you and your family have a Safe, Healthy and Happy New Year, filled with all of your dreams come true in 2010.

Derek Chappell
The Voice of Your Business

"Twas the Night Before Christmas" - Voiceover Style

2009-12-21T21:06:00.004-06:00

The professional voiceactors from the VO-BB.com present the holiday classic, "Twas the Night Before Christmas" - voiceover style. These are truly some of the most talented people in the business and it's a pleasure to get to hear them and SEE them in this rendition.

Happy Holidays!!

Derek Chappell

-The Voice of Your Business

3 Generations of Voices

2009-12-09T01:18:00.005-06:00

Recently, after completing my demo with Jim and Penny at the VoiceActing Academy studios in San Diego, Penny posted the story of my involvement with 3 generations of voices that I thought you might find interesting.

Derek Chappell
-The Voice of Your Business

VO To Do List - December 2009

2009-12-05T22:00:00.002-06:00

Dave Courvoisier - VoiceActing in Vegas, has compiled a great list of things to do to further your voiceover business as 2009 winds down and 2010 cranks up.

10 Things all VO's Should Do in December

Derek Chappell
-The Voice of Your Business

What kind of day will YOU make it?

2009-12-02T10:46:00.003-06:00

My dear friend and voice coach, Penny Abshire, from the VoiceActing Academy is one of the most positive and motivating people I've ever known. She's always there with a smile and an upbeat attitude, no matter what the situation. I wanted to share her recent thoughts about how YOU can make each day what you want it to be.

"It is what you make it"

Derek Chappell
-The Voice of Your Business