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Within 24 Hours, I'm Already Making Money!

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:25:49 -0500

It took me less than 24 hours since I paid my subscription to get hired for my first job.

The audition process was very clear from beginning to end, and super-professional.

I'm already making money!

Voices.com, thanks a lot!

Federico Louhau

http://www.voices.com/people/louhau

Voices.com is Not Just a Service, it is a Partner.

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:21:43 -0500

I sometimes think that no one is listening. I submit so many auditions and that is the end of it. But, just like a golfer that hits a perfect drive, sometimes everything clicks: the audition is well received, the quote is in range, and the client communicates exactly what their needs are for the job. And in back of it all is Voices.com.

I'm on board with five different services but when renewal times come up again, that number is dropping to one, and that one is Voices.com. The people there have always answered my questions and addressed my concerns, not with some one size fits all answer, but with an answer that is specific to me.

When I dropped out of the service for four months last year they got back to me in a way that showed that they had personally looked at my site and listened to my demos. The suggestions they made were on the money and now, I am seeing something more than light at the end of the tunnel because of those suggestions.

This most recent job was for a casino in the western part of the states. From the time that the client bought my voice, Voices.com was right there with business agreements, milestone charts, etc, etc, etc.

Bottom line is that although I am physically located some nine hundred miles south of Texas, deep in the heart of Mexico, the programs and people of Voices.com keep me feeling as if I had an assistant sitting at the next desk taking care of all the minutiae needed to bring a project to fruition.

Funds were released this afternoon right on time. Voices.com is not just a service, it is a partner.

Peter Glass
peterglassvoice,inc

Posting a Job and Working with Talent at Voices.com is a Breeze!

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:13:28 -0500

Thanks to the folks at Voices.com for running such a site. Posting the job and working with the talent is a breeze!

The only issue - not really! - was the 111 responses in a 3-day period. It was too many to audition in the time available. So, only the first 30 in the list were actually auditioned for the 3 voices we needed.

It's great that this resource is available. Getting auditions and finished files back like nothing before!

Mike Kvochick
D&S Creative Communications
Mansfield, OH

I would like to express what a great place Voices.com is for non-English talents

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:48:25 -0500

Being a Japanese VO in the international market, opportunities to get jobs is less than English VOs.

However, competitors seeking voiceover work is also less in Japan, the home country.

Being able to communicate in English and being capable of providing translation of the script is the advantage that I have over many others.

Voices.com is one of the best tools for me to spotlight my skills to get jobs.

If you are looking for Japanese or any other foreign language VO talent, what will you do?
If you can't communicate in the target language, it is sometimes impossible to find a talent within the target market (country) that you'll be able to communicate with.

Not all VO talent who are native of the target language can communicate in English. I like to think that Voices.com performs like an international airport (hub).

Clients who are looking for a right candidate fly by like an airplane carrying scripts and money. VO talents are passengers who are waiting for the right airplane to arrive.

Voices.com is the one of a few places where I can find opportunities I am
looking for or that are right for my skills.

I do not want to end up with just being "Japanese VO" who only works within Japan.

Having a tool like Voices.com, I can fly virtually all over the world where opportunities are.
One more thing I really like about Voices.com is the different membership levels.

Being non-English VO talent, there are lesser jobs in the international market. There are fewer job posts compared to English jobs, sometimes none in a few months. Voices.com gives me an option to join on monthly basis.

If I see a good job posting, I join, if no jobs are posted for a while, I ask customer service to stop my membership to prevent renewal.

I know it is such hassle for them but they always treat me like a valuable customer. I appreciate the flexibility very much. Having such an option is a great thing for us and Voices.com is the only place where such a great option is provided.

Globalization is the key marketing strategy now. I am sure the demands for non-English VO talents will increase more and more in the near future.

I would like to express how great place Voices.com is for non-English VO talents like myself.

Thank you,

Michiru Yabu
Native Japanese Voice Talent
http://www.voices.com/people/michiru

Voices.com Made This Client's Hiring Experience Incredibly Easy

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:05:07 -0500

We just finished working with two voice talents for two different TV spots.

Voices.com made everything incredibly easy and the finished product is excellent!

What's more, we saved A LOT of money.

Barry Anbinder

Creative Consultants, Inc.

Voices.com Is My Go-To For Positivity, Resources, and Clients!

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:07:42 -0500

I've been an active member of Voices.com for several years now, but as the economy started to take a nose dive and traditional clients tightened their purse strings, I've found Voices to be my 'go-to' for positivity, resources, and most importantly, clients!

Just had another great experience with a new client who found me via the Voices.com site. He had never used your service before, but easily navigated through the process, and we both enjoyed an easy working relationship (without any worry) thanks to SurePay.

Thank you again, Voices.com, for being so consistently great!

Dana Detrick
http://www.voices.com/people/SVMDana

My Nancy Wolfson Demo is Getting Me Bookings at Voices.com!

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 11:15:34 -0500

Hi Stephanie,

I recently joined Voices.com, and wanted to share a quick success story with you!

I am a working VO actor, based out of Los Angeles, and while I've been getting work through various sources, including my agent, I wanted to branch out further to find job opportunities. My voice coach, Nancy Wolfson, recommended I get a Premium membership at Voices.com.

So I joined a couple months ago. I was busy with life, however, and didn't complete my profile right away.

Finally, I got my act together a couple weeks ago and posted my commercial and narration demos. I submitted one audition, and submitted my demo to another potential client.

A couple DAYS later, I received a message, from an interested client - who had only heard my demo, which Nancy made with me recently. We emailed back and forth a couple times and... ta-da!... I won the job!

So literally within DAYS of uploading my demo, I was hired for a job, which has paid for my premium membership!

So I just wanted to say THANK YOU for providing this avenue for voiceover actors to enhance their careers!

I look forward to many more opportunities coming my way through Voices.com (in fact, I've just responded to another person who's interested in hiring me from my demo posted on voices.com!) YAY!

Thanks so much, Stephanie!

Best,

Amy King

I Am Seeing Work Come In And Am Closer To My Goal!

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:39:24 -0500

I can't tell you enough how much I am enjoying my (Platinum) membership.

In such a short time I am seeing work come in and the goal of being a full time VO feels closer than ever.

Thanks for everything.

Jen Harvey

Would You Marry Me, Voices.com?

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 11:16:42 -0500

Every time I work at Voices.com, it works for me.

Thanks for the work.

Would you marry me Voices.com?

Maury Buchanan

I'm Impressed!

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 13:58:40 -0500

After an embarrassingly large number of auditions with no results, I finally get this e-mail from someone saying they're interested in my voice for their project. Me. Well, after getting myself upright again and re-checking the spelling of the name, I responded immediately and worked for some very nice folks.

I must say, I was more afraid of the whole Voices.com process involving SurePay and all than of doing the job. My fears were totally unfounded. The Voices.com system walked me through each step and it was effortless.

The added bonus was being included on the "Recently hired list" on the home page which caused my "listens" numbers to over double.

I'm impressed. I might stick around for a bit longer.

Thanks Steph and your wonderful staff.

Keep it up,
Roger Tremaine

Debbie Munro Shares Voices.com Success in Dollars and Sentiments

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 14:59:51 -0500

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Debbie's Story

Debbie Munro believes that Voices.com and the voice talent who belong to the site make a great team. Having enjoyed success both personally and professionally via the web service, Deb is a walking success story, ready to share her testimony with you and personal experiences with the voice over community.

Debbie Munro is a Canadian voice over talent and voice over coach. The 2008 winner of the Best Female Voice Voicey Award, Deb Munro teaches in Vancouver, British Columbia.

Visit Debbie Munro at Voices.com
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Melanie Granfors is Blown Away By How Voices.com Works

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 12:02:06 -0500

I am just blown away by the ease of use and the efficient way this system works.

I will NEVER work with a client unwilling to work with me through Voices.com.

Thank you!

Melanie Granfors
Melanie Granfors VoiceOvers

SurePay Made A Real Difference

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 09:59:06 -0500

I've had a Premium membership for nearly a year. When I first started my membership I landed a couple of jobs through Voices.com, but until recently haven't had much chance to submit auditions.

A couple of weeks ago I was hired through an audition submitted through Voices.com. The client used the SurePay system which was new for me.

I'm quite impressed by how smoothly the SurePay system worked. The client and I communicated through email on a couple of things, but the rest of the job was handled through the Voices.com site. It made things very easy.

Thanks Voices.com.

Tim McLaughlin
WebOutLoud.com

Dollar for Dollar, Pound for Pound, Voices.com is the Best Thing in Cyberspace!

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 12:58:00 -0500

About eight years ago, I kept hearing new voices on local t.v. and radio spots that I didn't recognize. A little detective work on my part and I soon discovered that voices were now being hired from far and wide for my market area.

I should have realized it a few years earlier when I was in a session recording four local radio commercials for a car dealer.

The engineer asked me to take a break after recording the first spot, so he could mix it and send it off to the station. I assumed he was calling a courier to have a 'tape' sent over. After the session the engineer had shown me what he'd done and it literally 'blew me away'.

Thanks to high speed Internet he was able to send an mp3 file directly to the station. While driving home after the session I heard the commercial on the radio that I had recorded less than an hour ago.

"Technology, what a beautiful cutting edge thing." I'd thought to myself. Quickly I made the decision that when it comes to technology you either embrace it, or get left behind.

I became a member of Voices.com in 2005 and have never looked back.

Since the site was revamped last November it now has a host of other features that are very helpful and definitely put Voices.com a giant step above the competition. The fact that my web page has a visitor counter that lets me know exactly how many people have visited my site is a great asset to me.

I use my Voices.com web page to solicit new business all the time, and this way I can see that my efforts are bearing fruit.

As someone who is fortunate enough to do voice work full time, it's very reassuring to know I have a reliable partner in Voices.com who are constantly looking for new ways to make their service even better.

Dollar for dollar, pound for pound, Voices.com is the best thing in cyberspace!

Bob Brewster

I Was Amazed How Smooth the Process Was at Voices.com

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 14:19:46 -0500

I just completed my first job since being a member for just over a month.

I was amazed how smooth the process was.

Thanks Voices.com.

Rex Howard
Golden Pear Voice