David Jacobs
The Slings and Arrows of Outrageous Fortune
There are many hardships and misfortunes in the Voiceover journey. Are you mentally prepared?
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David Jacobs
- Dec 26, 2023
Remembering the Legacy of Radio Icon Jim Ladd
The world saw the passing of a radio legend on Dec 16th, 2023. Jim Ladd died of a heart attack at his home in Los Angeles. This hit hard...
David Jacobs
- Nov 29, 2023
Physical Media
I hate paper. I have always been a digital guy. I want everything in digital form, not printed. Receipts from a store, bills, books and...
David Jacobs
- Sep 18, 2023
How to Cold Call for Voiceover
It's the one thing which strikes fear in to the hearts and minds of most people. Cold Calling, which is calling someone on the phone who...
David Jacobs
- Aug 30, 2023
Your Voiceover Elevator Pitch
In casual conversation and particularly in business situations people will often ask what you do for work, You want to be quick and...
David Jacobs
- Aug 24, 2023
Practice Voiceover Anywhere
I was on Summer vacation recently with the family and we were waiting for breakfast at the Red Rooster Cafe in Beaufort, SC. Above the...
David Jacobs
- Jun 26, 2023
The Creative Act: A Way of Being Book Recommendation
The Creative Act is an essential book on creativity for Voice Actors
David Jacobs
- Jun 2, 2023
Voiceover Copy - Don't Try and Get it Right
When approaching Voiceover copy, I used to ask myself how do I do this? What is the right way to voice this? As I learned later, there is...
David Jacobs
- Apr 17, 2023
Expanding Imagination
As I continue to hone my Voiceover craft, I realize how important Imagination is. It is key to good acting and thus key to good...
David Jacobs
- Feb 13, 2023
Acting and Voiceover - Connecting the Dots
In my pursuit of Voiceover, I have always been told to focus on my acting. It's so important to build you acting skills. So I have been...
David Jacobs
- Feb 1, 2023
An AI and I Wrote a Story
I was messing around more with ChatGPT and decided to see if it could write a story. I started with one prompt and when it gave a...
David Jacobs
- Jan 18, 2023
Working with Your Inner Demons and Angels
Too many of our troubles come from negative thoughts and emotions. What you think you are. Anxious, fearful, angry, timid. I've been...
David Jacobs
- Dec 26, 2022
The AI Tech That May Actually Change the World
How did you like my last blog post? If you did not read it yet, check it out here. Surprise, I did not write it. It was written by an...
David Jacobs
- Dec 19, 2022
The Importance of Improv for Voiceover
Voiceover, the art of providing a voice for recorded media, is a crucial part of the entertainment industry. From television and radio...
David Jacobs
- Dec 15, 2022
The Best Business Lesson I Ever Learned
The first time I had a job where I was a manager with a staff, my manager gave me a book as a guide; Oh, the Places You'll Go! by Dr....
David Jacobs
- Nov 21, 2022
Dialing for Dollars
The best strategy when it comes to Voiceover marketing is a multifaceted approach. Content marketing via social media, email marketing,...
David Jacobs
- Nov 1, 2022
Seriously, I Have to Act?
Sometimes Voiceover is called Voice Acting. When I decided to pursue Voiceover, I just ignored the acting part. Surely acting wasn't...
David Jacobs
- Oct 5, 2022
McDonalds Clever Progression Ad
Once again, a strong image and just a few words. My favorite kind of print ad. I love an ad that doesn't have to explain itself. Here,...
David Jacobs
- Sep 28, 2022
Voiceover Accountability
Voiceover can be a solitary affair. We are entrepreneurs with little or usually no staff. It's just us on a daily basis. In the booth,...
David Jacobs
- Sep 21, 2022
Pin Your Confidence to the Journey
I am excellent at laying out a plan. I love that process. I can lay out a beautiful, great plan. My Achilles heel is executing that plan....
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