COACHING
It’s not enough to be outstanding. You need to stand out. Voice overs are the invisibles of the entertainment industry. Competition is increasing, and clients aren’t going to book you if they don’t know you exist. You need a plan to put you on the map, so clients can find you, hear you, and hire you. Let me be your visibility coach, and help you attract the jobs you’re dreaming of doing.
Let’s be honest.
Doing voice overs is a tough business.
Especially if you want to make a decent living.
Perhaps you’re new to VO, and you don’t know where to start. Perhaps you’ve been doing this for years, and you think it is about to end.
The question is:
Can you pull yourself up by your bootstraps and make things better?
If you could, then why haven’t you? And if you haven’t, what’s holding you back?
You can always talk to friends and family, but what do they really know about the business you’re in? Do they know what it takes to put yourself out there, even if you don’t feel like selling yourself? Do they have the in-depth experience to figure out what’s keeping you from booking more jobs?
Do they have the right connections to improve your visibility in the field, without plastering your face all over the internet? Do they know anything about marketing? You see, friends and family always have an opinion, but they lack the objectivity, the skills, and the know-how to guide you.
That’s where I come in.
I have been there and I have done that.
THE BEGINNING
Twenty years ago, I came to the United States with two suitcases and a plastic bag. No one knew who I was, and I had no idea where to begin. But I did it anyway. Now, I have a thriving business, happy clients, and over forty thousand people that subscribe to my blog. I speak at conferences, I give interviews, and I have written one of the most successful books on voice overs and freelancing.
One could say that I’ve figured a few things out about what it takes to do well in this ever-changing business. And I’m not afraid to share them with you. The Dutch are known for being very direct, and I am no sugar-coater. In fact, I am probably the person who will tell you what you don’t want to hear. If you can’t handle that, find a coach who will gladly massage your ego.
As your coach, I will be your greatest fan and cheerleader. I will hold you accountable for the actions you choose to take. If you want to talk the talk, you will have to walk the walk. I will help you plan a path, make connections, and teach you what I know. Not from boring books, but from international experience.
For instance, many European colleagues are wondering what it takes to break into the American market. It’s not easy, but it’s not impossible. It’s all about talent, strategy, and connections. You bring the talent, and together we’ll focus on the rest.
MY GOAL
My ultimate goal in this process is to make myself redundant. Your job is to do everything it takes to get to a point where you stand strong, and take full credit for your accomplishments.
I believe you deserve to do well in the world. I believe you deserve to use the gifts that you’re developing to the best of your ability. If any of this resonates with you, I hope you’ll get in touch. I have to warn you, though.
I don’t take on every student that seeks coaching. My time is just as valuable as yours, and I only work with those who are highly motivated and ready to do whatever it takes. You must be ready to spend some serious time on whatever it is that needs to improve.
IT’S UP TO YOU
Please realize that I don’t have a magic wand to lead you to instant success. Coaching is not the same as making a prefab microwave meal. Coaching is more of a crockpot process. Each student has different strengths and weaknesses, and needs a different recipe.
I cannot force you to do anything. I cannot make clients hire you on the spot. But I can teach you how to drive and navigate the road. You, however, are in the driver’s seat, and you determine the destination.
Once you’re ready to get behind the wheel, drop me a line. I’ll send you a copy of my Coaching Agreement to give you a better sense of my approach, and the required investment on your part.
Let’s speak soon!