The Not Silent Voiceover Blog Archive: 2017
- Tom Dheere
- May 11
- 2 min read
A Legacy of Professional Voice Acting Insights & Industry Evolution
If there was a single year that defined the "Identity Divorce," it was 2017. This was the year I celebrated 5 years of being the VO Strategist, realizing that my role in the industry had evolved into a dual path: high-level performance and high-level strategy. These entries capture the peak of that "Twin Era," documenting a veteran narrator’s journey through massive industry shifts and the formalization of the "Strategist" blueprint.
Key Topics and Career Milestones from 2017
The Veteran’s Craft: E-Learning & Audiobooks
With over two decades of experience, I focused heavily on the technical nuances of narration. I reflected on what 20 years of E-learning narration taught me and compared the stamina required for Audiobooks vs. E-learning. This was also a year of continued education, attending Johnny Heller’s Splendiferous Workshop and the New England Audiobook Retreat.
Community & The "Good Karma" Spirit
The community remained my backbone in 2017. We saw the high-energy return of Faffcon 9 and explored the intersection of fandom and work at Comic Cons. I also shared a look at my ever-evolving Mobile Recording Rig, a staple for the modern working talent.
Industry Disruption & Advocacy
2017 was a volatile year for the business. I documented the massive shifts involving Voicebank and Voices.com, analyzed the Future of the Voiceover Industry, and looked at the rise of the VO Agent Alliance.
The Strategy Pivot (VO Strategist Insights)
As the "Strategist" brand matured, I began publishing deep-dives into the "business of the business." Note: Many of these legacy strategy posts have now moved to their permanent home at VOStrategist.com, including:
The 2017 Legacy Collection
Explore the philosophy and the fun that rounded out my 21st year in the industry:
Reflecting on 2017?
2017 proved that you cannot have a successful "Performance" career without a rigorous "Strategy." It was the year I realized my mission was to help other talent build their own blueprints. Today, that mission lives on at VO Strategist, while my voice continues to tell stories here.
From my village to yours, this is Tom Dheere, the H is Silent, but I'm Not.
Thanks For Reading!
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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.
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