How would you enjoy sitting at home getting paid good money to talk?
Skeptical? I don't blame you. But every day, people just like you are sitting comfortably at home, turning on their computers and making $150-$300-$3,000+ reading scripts for commercials, training videos, phone systems, audio books, even video games and cartoons.
This is the world of professional voice overs and if you're thinking celebrities get all the work, you're wrong. (It just seems as if they do because we recognize their voices ).
Truth is, the vast majority of voice overs are done by men and women all across the country whose names you wouldn't recognize. They do voice overs as a fun, flexible way to supplement their income, exercise their creativity and enjoy an active retirement.
Of course, you don't HAVE to retire before you can start launching your voice over career. But it's the perfect part time money hobby or work-from-home career for anyone transitioning out of a full time job.
Imagine! That could be your voice on your car's GPS, your voice on the voice prompts you hear when you call the bank, your voice on the audio book your spouse loves to listen to, your voice on the pre-recorded museum guide you enjoy.
Your narration skills could be appreciated on computer assisted educational "E- learning" programs," on patient education videos, technical training courses and more. Imagine being somewhere with your friends, suddenly everyone hears your voice over the airwaves..."Instant celebrity." What a euphoric rush!
The opportunities in 14 niche voice over markets are practically endless-- and the great thing about it is, because you're not on camera, you'll never have to worry about hair, makeup or wardrobe. Voice over is open to anyone of any age, shape or size. Heck, you can even go to work in sweats or pajamas if you like.
And because today's recording equipment is inexpensive and portable, you can record on your computer from anywhere in the world --even if its your own basement or spare closet! (The acoustics are great in your closet by the way). All you need is an internet connection and you're practically good to go.
Here's what this is all about:
I'm Susan Berkley. My voice has sold millions of dollars worth of products and services on TV and radio commercials. You know me as "the voice" of "AT&T" and the telephone voice of Citibank. My book, "Speak to Influence: How to Unlock the Hidden Power of Your Voice" has helped tens of thousands of people perfect their voices.
Awhile back, I was a cast member on the Howard Stern Show, a behind-the-scenes expert voice coach on Donald Trump's Apprentice -- and, it doesn't stop there. I have been a frequent media guest and you've seen and read about me on ABC News, CNBC, 'To Tell The Truth', The N.Y. Times, The L.A. Times and Business Week.
I've finally agreed share the amazing learning-curve short cuts that some aspiring voice talent have spent a fortune to learn from me. And frankly, some of my voice over colleagues are mad at me because I'm revealing secrets to people outside our industry.
They don't want people like you to know that the skills behind their voice acting ability and microphone techniques are actually easy to master, once you have the shortcuts. (Some of these veterans feel their careers are now threatened.)
But I'll risk their scorn because I know how many people are nervous about their finances these days and need to make some extra money on the side. I feel it's my duty to share what I know to try and help.
I know from experience with the thousands of students I've trained, that these secrets can take someone at any level…and launch you into an exciting new career behind the mic, a career that will earn you the instant respect of friends and family …and make "work" fun again (if you can call it that).
And guess what? It can all be yours faster and easier than you ever dreamed possible. Because these shortcuts work for anyone-whether you're a rookie just learning how to plug in a microphone, or someone who did a little broadcasting or acting in your earlier days yearning to get back into the spotlight.
That's right. No matter where you are right now, you can quickly and easily master the voice acting chops and skills of some of the best voice talent out there. All the truly killer skills and abilities will be yours. It's all about the shortcuts.