DO I NEED TO BE AN ACTOR TO BE A VOICE ACTOR? WHY VOICE ACTING IS ACTING FIRST AND VOICE SECOND Jean-Francois Donaldson The Deep Voice Guy One of the biggest misconceptions about voice acting is that having a great voice is enough. I hear it all the time. “People tell me I have a great voice.” “I’ve always been told I should be on the radio.” “I can do a bunch of cartoon voices.” That’s great. But none of those things make you a voice actor. What makes you a voice actor is…ac

Where, Why and How to Hire a Pro Voice Actor (And How to Choose the Right One) You're not Just hiring a voice. You're choosing your brand's personality, tone, and emotional Connection By Jean-Francois Donaldson The Deep Voice Guy July 28, 2026 You’re not just hiring a voice. You’re choosing your brand’s personality, tone, and emotional connection to your audience. Finding a voice actor used to mean calling an agency or posting on a casting website and hoping for the best. Tod

What Is The Real Cost of Pro Voice Over? Understanding Voice Actor Rates, Usage, and What You’re Really Paying For. By Jean-François Donaldson The Deep Voice Guy July 14, 2026 One of the biggest misconceptions about voice acting is that clients are “just paying someone to talk into a microphone.” If only it were that simple. Professional voice over pricing isn’t based on how many words are in a script (well not all the time). It’s based on: experience acting ability usage aud