Hey there, hero!

The concept of open loops has come up so much in the last few weeks for me that I wanted to revisit an episode from 2019 that explained open loops and how powerful they can be for you.

Writers use open loops to create cliffhangers.

VO talent can use open loops in their profiles and bios.

Actors can use open loops in their slates and “tell us more about yourself”s.

And on and on it goes.

After you watch this episode, can you think of some ways I didn’t mention that let you use open loops in your performance practice? Let me know in the comments below.

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Hey there, hero!

In another episode, I threaten you with harsh words if I ever catch you minimizing yourself.

And it’s not just in how you describe yourself, it’s specifically about how you set your fees.

And, of course, there’s a TED talk on this:

Casey Brown gave that talk over a decade ago, and it’s timeless. And she has two big takeaways that are so on point for performers like you that it’s as if she was vacationing in our heads.

How do you stack up in the self-worth conversation? How confident are you when setting your rates? Let me know in the comments below.

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...become a VO talent (or a more successful one):
https://voheroes.com/start

...become an audiobook narrator on ACX (if you’re an actor or VO talent):
https://acxmasterclass.com/

...narrate your own book (if you’re an author):
https://narrateyourownbook.com/

...have the most effective pop filter (especially for VO talent):
https://mikesock.com/

...be off-book faster for on-camera auditions and work (memorize your lines):
https://rehearsal.pro/

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https://audiocupcake.com/

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Hey there, hero!

I was at a party a couple of years ago, and someone in our group was asked, “What do you do?”

In Los Angeles, it’s rare that the answer to that question isn’t “I’m an actor.”

In this case, the woman answered with a bit of a twist:

“I'm a bit of an actor."

Please don’t let me catch you saying this. That would be an issue.

And I’ve heard versions of that: "I dabble in audiobooks." "Occasionally, I write some stuff."

In this episode, I want to impress upon you that words do matter. You have every right to be proud. Try not to minimize yourself - be clear and precise. And own your life’s work and career choice.

How do you describe what you do? Do you find yourself less-than-ing yourself? Let me know in the comments below.

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Want to be a better VO talent, actor or author? Here’s how I can help you...

...become a VO talent (or a more successful one):
https://voheroes.com/start

...become an audiobook narrator on ACX (if you’re an actor or VO talent):
https://acxmasterclass.com/

...narrate your own book (if you’re an author):
https://narrateyourownbook.com/

...have the most effective pop filter (especially for VO talent):
https://mikesock.com/

...be off-book faster for on-camera auditions and work (memorize your lines):
https://rehearsal.pro/

...master beautiful audiobook and podcast audio in one drag and drop move on your Mac:
https://audiocupcake.com/

The VOHeroes Podcast is heroically built with:

BuddyBoss | LearnDash | DreamHost | SamCart | TextExpander | Buz...