The Not Silent Voiceover Blog Archive: 2011

A Legacy of Professional Voice Acting Insights & Industry Evolution

This archive documents my sixth full year as a full-time professional voice actor. By 2011, the voiceover landscape was undergoing a profound transformation. This was the year of FaffCon 3, a life-changing "unconference" that redefined my perspective on community and collaboration. These entries capture a year of profound professional growth, industry advocacy, and the realization that voiceover is a "Dream Job" that requires constant mental and technical maintenance.

Welcome to the Not Silent Voiceover Blog Archive: 2011. This page contains a summary of my industry updates and voice acting journey from 2011. While my business has evolved into the modern Not Silent Blog, these legacy posts represent over half a decade of dedication to the voiceover craft and the resilience required to thrive in a rapidly changing industry.

Key Topics and Career Milestones from 2011

In 2011, the blog tackled the "Elephant in the Booth", the disruptive forces and internal challenges that come with a long-term performance career. Highlights include:

In 2011, the blog tackled the "Elephant in the Booth"—the disruptive forces and internal challenges that come with a long-term performance career. Highlights include:

• The FaffCon 3 Experience: Reflecting on the life-changing impact of the voiceover unconference, a pivotal moment that shifted my perspective on community-driven success and professional collaboration.

• The "Dream Job" Realization: A deep dive into the gratitude and grit required to sustain a voiceover career six years in, balancing the passion of the craft with the business of the booth.

• The Pay-to-Play (P2P) Debate: Documenting the early, controversial rise of online casting sites and providing a veteran talent’s perspective on how to navigate these platforms without compromising industry standards.

• Conquering "The Fear": Addressing the mental hurdles of voice acting: from performance anxiety in directed sessions to the "freelancer’s fear" of the next quiet spell.

• Social Media Etiquette (TrueTwit & Beyond): Early observations on digital brand-building and the pitfalls of automation in talent networking.

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Tom Dheere is a 30-year veteran voice actor who has narrated virtually every genre of the industry, from high-stakes corporate narration to complex technical medical scripts. Known as a "street-smart professor," Tom blends a human-first performance style with a CEO’s understanding of ROI and project deadlines. When he isn’t in the booth helping brands find their resonance, he mentors new voice actors and produces the sci-fi comic book Agent 1.22.