tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-63585267870613081762012-02-22T05:42:44.462-08:00IntrospectionJottings from a voice-over artist and free thinker.Terry Danielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07914971113378824700noreply@blogger.comBlogger341100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6358526787061308176.post-43661419468789296152012-02-04T17:04:00.000-08:002012-02-04T17:46:05.599-08:00Dream Train
When I was a child, I always
enjoyed biking up to the edge of the railroad tracks close by where we lived to
watch the trains pass by. I would
imagine myself running alongside the tracks and then jumping on one of the
trains like they do in the movies. No
matter which movie you have watched with a train scene in it, I’m sure you will
agree that it looks adventurous & daring.
Even Terry Danielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07914971113378824700noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6358526787061308176.post-78020148227927775122012-01-30T08:01:00.000-08:002012-01-30T08:03:19.339-08:00Kiss My Budget!
Wait, WHAT? Budget is
not a curse word! It’s a term that we
should all become comfortable with using frequently. All clients have budgets to work with and we should
get used to getting them to talk about it.
Remember, this is not a hobby that we are doing for free – this is our
business! Since money is a necessity
that all people in business have to deal with on a daily basis, it Terry Danielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07914971113378824700noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6358526787061308176.post-76490002877292674022012-01-11T07:16:00.000-08:002012-01-11T07:16:08.859-08:00Go!
Is business a little slow right now? Spending too much time on "Words with Friends?" First quarter can be very slow, no matter what business you are in. The good news is there are steps you can take to make it easier to slide into the fast lane. So, before you push the panic button and start looking on CareerBuilder.com for jobs you don't really want, here are five steps that I put into Terry Danielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07914971113378824700noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6358526787061308176.post-13495469719828612112012-01-03T07:51:00.000-08:002012-01-03T07:51:13.377-08:002012: No More Excuses
We all procrastinate.
It’s a part of life but there is always something we can do about
it. I have enjoyed a fruitful voiceover
career. I am looking forward to doing it
for the rest of my life but ever since I spoke at Voice 2010 in Los Angeles, I
have wanted to pursue public speaking on the side. 2012 is the year where I plan on being more
aggressive with that dream. No more
Terry Danielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07914971113378824700noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6358526787061308176.post-35793693837761562912011-12-28T08:31:00.000-08:002011-12-29T10:11:24.002-08:00Success Stories From The 10-Week VO Holiday Challenge
Approximately ten weeks ago,
I created a promotion that centered around giving back to the
community. The 10-Day VO Holiday Challenge. I challenged voice talents by
giving them ten weeks to contact a charity of their choice, donate their
service and then write about it on our official facebook page. The
mission was to use our voices to make a difference in our communities. Here are a Terry Danielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07914971113378824700noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6358526787061308176.post-87207232317713590022011-12-21T15:41:00.000-08:002011-12-21T15:41:18.135-08:00'Tis The Season To Take Care Of Your Voice
The holidays are a time of celebration and cheer, filled
with laughter and joy and goodwill to all. Of course, no season of celebration
is complete without an endless array of parties with tasty delights of food and
an ample selection of beverages to toast friends and family. One cannot help
but partake of at least of few of these moments amid the chaotic scramble of
balancing workloadTerry Danielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07914971113378824700noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6358526787061308176.post-26278283169406041952011-12-16T15:04:00.000-08:002011-12-16T19:25:17.710-08:00Christmas and Moon Boots
I remember the chill that would go through my
bones. That feeling of anticipation on Christmas Eve, just before my
mother had placed all of the presents under the tree. My brother and I used to make a list of things to do on
Christmas Eve so the time would move along a lot faster. It was the
silliest thing ever. 10am: play pong, Noon: play street hockey, 2pm:
listen to Terry Danielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07914971113378824700noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6358526787061308176.post-52704171299531997702011-12-07T12:25:00.001-08:002011-12-07T14:14:00.281-08:00Rise
I spent last weekend in NYC. It was one of the best trips out there yet! So full of excitement and emotion. I had the chance to see several voiceover friends that I haven't seen for a long time at the New York Voice Over Mixer. The party was at the Arena Event Center in Times Square and the accommodations were perfect. Erik and Lindsay Sheppard did a great job putting this event Terry Danielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07914971113378824700noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6358526787061308176.post-66539948449469360962011-11-21T06:17:00.001-08:002011-11-21T09:33:39.562-08:00Thankful
It's that time of the year again! Since 2011 is coming to an end very soon, I thought I would list my top eleven things I am thankful for. I have them listed in numerical order but it's not a ranking system. I am just listing them as I go.
1. Parents: My mother had a stroke on the eve of Thanksgiving a few years back and I am grateful she is still around and delivering her smile Terry Danielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07914971113378824700noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6358526787061308176.post-4676016308213915062011-11-02T18:16:00.000-07:002011-11-03T08:48:30.787-07:00Bouncing Higher
Like it or not, we are living in the era of craigslist. Someone will mow your lawn for $20. A photographer will shoot your wedding
for $100 and so-called voice talents will record a 10-page narration for $50! This is the world we are living in. Every profession deals with low-ball inquiries
from clients. You don’t have to like it
but there are some things you can do aboutTerry Danielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07914971113378824700noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6358526787061308176.post-20221226929449214792011-10-31T17:40:00.000-07:002011-10-31T17:40:56.770-07:00Happy Halloween!Halloween is a great time to be a voiceover artist because you can record stuff like this! When it comes to this particular holiday, I will always be a kid!
Halloween Fun! by voiceoversbyterrydanielTerry Danielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07914971113378824700noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6358526787061308176.post-83991280699662174392011-10-18T15:15:00.000-07:002011-10-18T15:15:45.987-07:00The 10-Week VO Holiday Challenge
With the spirit of giving upon us, I have decided to create a promotion that centers around giving back to the community. The 10-Day VO Holiday Challenge. I'm challenging voice talents by giving them ten weeks to contact a charity of their choice, donate their service and then blog about it.
It can be a voicemail, commercial, podcast intro or whatever. Talents will be able to post links to Terry Danielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07914971113378824700noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6358526787061308176.post-29256183525611412532011-10-13T08:11:00.000-07:002011-10-13T08:13:10.523-07:00I Think I Can...I Knew I Could!
There are thousands of motivational and inspiring books out there. Some are packed with great content. Others are filled with watered down fluff adapted from other books. When I am having a tough day, sometimes I look to simple themes and stories to help motivate me. Like "The Little Engine That Could", a popular children's book. The message is so simple yet clear and very effective.
Terry Danielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07914971113378824700noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6358526787061308176.post-21656964936787196972011-10-12T06:59:00.000-07:002011-10-12T06:59:47.290-07:00Voice Over Session- SMP AnnouncementsRecorded some new announcements for Stone Mountain Park! Listen to the variety in the takes. Clients loves this because they can pick and choose.
Terry Danielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07914971113378824700noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6358526787061308176.post-29176768115175948982011-09-29T14:48:00.000-07:002011-09-29T15:57:49.366-07:00King of the Barrelhouse Piano
It had been over 20 years since I last heard his music but thanks to technology, I was able to transfer tracks from Uncle's album to my computer.
A modern day honky tonk pianist who had continued the tradition of lively improvisation and driving rhythms in his music travels. Incorporating extreme speed into his unique style, he channeled his power into a percussive style of piano that Terry Danielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07914971113378824700noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6358526787061308176.post-14059076441640698602011-09-27T11:26:00.000-07:002011-09-27T11:26:36.764-07:00How I Approach A ScriptBefore I record a commercial, this is how I approach the script!
Terry Danielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07914971113378824700noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6358526787061308176.post-56267134708701977412011-09-21T12:50:00.000-07:002011-09-21T13:02:18.816-07:00Dammit Facebook!
Here we go again with more facebook changes. In a nutshell, who cares. Is it really going to affect your life in any way? Did the changes make your teeth fall out? I find it amusing how many people are going absolutely postal over the new look. Some folks are acting as if someone broke into their house and rearranged the furniture. I've seen everything from "I hate facebook" to "I'm Terry Danielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07914971113378824700noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6358526787061308176.post-25829408608798048452011-09-18T16:21:00.000-07:002011-09-18T16:21:04.977-07:00Who Cares How Many People Are Doing It!Whether you are interested in getting into voiceovers or any other creative field, sometimes you just have to follow your dream despite how much competition is out there!
Terry Danielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07914971113378824700noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6358526787061308176.post-80238755952702439212011-09-07T18:50:00.000-07:002011-09-07T18:57:04.693-07:00Life Is Too Short
Life is too short to let the economy or any other excuse stop you from achieving your goals. The reality is that the economy is going to continue to move through its cycles and plenty of challenges will present themselves in an effort to distract you along the way of reaching your goals. What you need is a game plan and a strategy for dealing with the challenges. If you look at successful Terry Danielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07914971113378824700noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6358526787061308176.post-15386910814816657422011-09-04T10:54:00.000-07:002011-09-04T10:56:05.611-07:00A Change of Seasons
The older you get, the years seem to go by so much quicker. 2011 has been growing experience for me. Tracy and I made it through our first year together and have learned so much from each other! I am also working on things that could make my voice-over business even better. It is such a work in progress. Just like life. Every day there is something we can improve on.
For me, it's Terry Danielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07914971113378824700noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6358526787061308176.post-53227232646729707532011-08-31T06:32:00.000-07:002011-09-01T08:58:39.893-07:00Reconstruction
Out of bad comes good, rewiring, evaluating of self & wisdom
This week I watched the documentary on the Discovery channel about the rebuilding of Ground Zero in NY.
So emotional, so inspirational, so sad & happy at the same time. The building of the first new tower is emotional for me to watch. After all these years of so much pain and an empty hole, it is nice to see that there is Terry Danielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07914971113378824700noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6358526787061308176.post-49484211340171874712011-06-12T11:32:00.000-07:002011-06-12T11:32:12.817-07:00Out of Focus- Spectacles For The Brain
Listening is such a key to success in the voice over business, whether following labeling instructions from an agent or direction from a client. My good friend and agent, Erik Sheppard will not even listen to an audition if the the talent hasn’t labeled the audition according to his instruction. When we don’t listen, we are creating more work for the other person. Not listening to a client or Terry Danielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07914971113378824700noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6358526787061308176.post-51616421509996324372011-05-14T16:46:00.000-07:002011-05-14T16:50:54.010-07:00Gully jumping - get out of the ditch!
Life is full of highs and lows - we get sidetracked into the ditch and have to find our way back to the road we are meant to travel. We need to jump out of the gully.
This past week I ran into a roadblock. It made me realize a few things & make some changes.
I have a cornea condition called, “Cornea Dystrophy”, a disorder that clouds up your vision and creates a constant burning sensation. ItTerry Danielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07914971113378824700noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6358526787061308176.post-80560402674074391352011-05-08T07:01:00.000-07:002011-05-08T07:09:28.008-07:00Favorite Mom MomentMy favorite Mom moment was when she came and had lunch with me in the first grade at Champlin Elementary School. They had designated a certain day of the year where parents could come and have lunch with their kids. It was a proud moment in my life and one that has continued to stick with me. I remember being really sad when she left and I almost started crying! I did everything to fight the Terry Danielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07914971113378824700noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6358526787061308176.post-4413873493542724662011-05-02T09:50:00.000-07:002011-05-02T11:18:33.437-07:00Team TNT!Voice Overs By Terry Daniel Inc would like to welcome Tracy Blowers to the team! Tracy is the new Client Relations Manager and will be handling day to day operations including scheduling (Thank God!) and other aspects of marketing and client development.
She will also be in charge of giving Terry a massage once in a while. Ha! Seriously, I am very excited about our new direction. She came Terry Danielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07914971113378824700noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6358526787061308176.post-90713742706763301262011-04-29T17:45:00.000-07:002011-04-29T17:47:32.543-07:00Spring RainI love sunny days but rainy days always seem to bring out the deepest memories and emotions. Sometimes I like to stare out my dining room window and watch the rain fall. It's my way of meditating or finding my zen. I'm so focused on work during the day, sometimes too focused that I lose sight of how beautiful everything is.
The lawn is starting to green up. I love this time of the year when Terry Danielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07914971113378824700noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6358526787061308176.post-73218135102782876002011-04-19T20:24:00.000-07:002011-09-05T16:27:50.126-07:00CryToday was a really frustrating day and all I wanted at the end of the day, was a good cry. I don't think I have had a good cry for well over a year. So much emotion is bottled up inside me. Crying comes easy for most folks. Sometimes I wish it did for me. Exercise and a good cry can make you forget about all the stressful stuff. Perhaps I need to watch The Champ, have a glass of red wine andTerry Danielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07914971113378824700noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6358526787061308176.post-22342898924022053562011-04-16T07:08:00.000-07:002011-04-16T17:56:34.430-07:00ChangeChange can be frightening and wonderful all that the same time. In a couple of weeks, my girlfriend will be my new assistant. Even though it can be a stressful transition, we are very excited about this venture and our future. Tracy is a very talented photographer but also has a mind for marketing and I am honored to have her on board with my business.
My voiceover business has enjoyed Terry Danielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07914971113378824700noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6358526787061308176.post-16169504040492608312011-04-04T19:44:00.000-07:002011-04-04T19:45:16.524-07:00The Disappointing SnackI found myself getting discouraged today over the most inconsequential developments. Perhaps it's a Monday thing. I took a few steps back and realized that it's okay to feel a little off kilter once in a while. Sometimes I need to remind myself that I am doing everything I want to be doing. Recording and working from home.
But what crawled into my brain and made me feel so off kilter today?Terry Danielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07914971113378824700noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6358526787061308176.post-19293287983090547362011-04-04T07:08:00.000-07:002011-04-04T07:08:45.611-07:00Alison Krauss & Union Station: "Paper Airplane" official music videoWelcome back, AKUS! Terry Danielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07914971113378824700noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6358526787061308176.post-25907799245112795202011-04-03T15:23:00.000-07:002011-04-03T15:23:31.922-07:00Voice-Over SessionThis is one of my voice-over sessions from a while back. Enjoy!
Terry Danielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07914971113378824700noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6358526787061308176.post-57099290488275705722011-04-02T14:11:00.000-07:002011-04-02T14:11:19.017-07:00An Epidemic: MediocrityHow many times have we said the phrase “Ah, it’s good enough” when we knew darn well that is wasn't? God knows, I have been guilty of that myself. Mediocrity should be illegal in this country. A crime punishable by a slap in the face and a kick in the ass! Okay, I’m kidding. Sort of.
When I first started out in voiceovers, I didn’t have the same principles that I do now. I would record a Terry Danielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07914971113378824700noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6358526787061308176.post-50076815560451675332011-04-02T08:02:00.001-07:002011-04-02T08:02:59.639-07:00Surround Yourself With The ExtraordinaryWhen you surround yourself with inspiring and uplifting people, amazing things will happen. It makes such a difference to have people in your life who support & encourage you. It can make the difference of a successful, fulfilling life or having an average, uninspiring life. Life is so short...don’t we all want to feel inspired?!
When you are trying to accomplish your objectives and goals, Terry Danielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07914971113378824700noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6358526787061308176.post-78738781106381559152011-04-02T07:41:00.000-07:002011-04-02T07:41:59.957-07:00My Ireland AwakeningYou have to wonder what the world would be like if the people in every country were as nice as the folks in Ireland. I've never been to a place where every single person walking down the street looked up to say hello. Not because its polite but because they want to & they are interested. There was a general feeling of happiness & contentment all around. It's no wonder people love to visit thereTerry Danielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07914971113378824700noreply@blogger.com2