The Not Silent Voiceover Blog Archive: 2015

A Legacy of Professional Voice Acting Insights & Industry Evolution

By 2015, the "Voiceover Architect" blueprint was firmly in place. My focus shifted toward the Art and Science of the business, translating high-level strategy into daily habits and measurable data. These entries capture a pivotal year where the industry began grappling with new platform disruptions, cloud-based tools, and the necessity of rigorous career analytics.

Key Topics and Career Milestones from 2015

Habitual Excellence & Career Longevity

Sustainability in voiceover is rarely about one big break; it’s about the cumulative power of small actions. I kicked off the year by breaking down the process of Building Good Habits for 2015, focusing on the systems that allow a talent to stay in the game for decades. I also answered the 10 Questions I'm Frequently Asked about the reality of a long-term VO career.

The Science of Connection

Networking in 2015 was no longer just about "showing up." I began dissecting the technical side of professional relationships in my series on The Art and Science of Networking Events and looked at the changing landscape of digital connection, specifically Why We Suck at LinkedIn.

Data-Driven Strategy: Churn & Analytics

This was the year I really leaned into the "Strategist" identity by applying hard business metrics to the creative booth. I addressed the reality of Client Churn and how to use Analytics to predict business cycles, rather than just reacting to them.

Facing the Disruptors

2015 was also a year of "Tough Love" regarding the industry's shift. I tackled the Fiverr Phenomenon head-on, along with the dangers of Working for "Paise" and how to handle International Clients.

The 2015 Legacy Collection

Explore the deep-dive tactical and personal insights that shaped my 21st year in the booth:

• My 3 Favorite Cloud-Based Tools (2015 Edition)

• The Reality Check: VO in the Late 2015 Era

• Comic Books & VO: What Producing a Comic Taught Me

• Season Management: Navigating the VO Yearly Cycle

• The Success of Voiceover Demos

Reflecting on 2015?

Looking back, 2015 was about Control. It was the year I stopped wondering where the next client would come from and started using data to find them. The "Tough Love" and "Analytics" themes here are the bedrock of the diagnostic work I do now as the VO Strategist.

From my village to yours, this is Tom Dheere, the H is Silent, but I'm Not.

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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.