Members Testimonials
Hi, my name is Mona Lisa, and
while you know the famous painting by Leonardo da Vinci, I have taken
this name for myself as a personal tribute to all forms of artistic expression.
To me, effective verbal communication is by far the sincerest form of
expression, as ultimately the canvas is to the painter, only we paint
with words.
I am very proud to be a member of such an exclusive club as this talented
group of voice over professionals, who like me, take their craft very
seriously. I feel as if I'm among friends!
I look forward to a long, mutually rewarding association with CV, and
Rick has already proven to me that he takes a sincere interest in my goals
and accomplishments as a voice over artist.
Easily in the Mercedes class among voice over sites, CV has the respect
of the industry and that means a lot. Rick's personal attentiveness and
quick service has been a great asset to enhancing my marketing strategy.
In a nutshell, if CV has been good enough for Harlan Hogan for the past
7 years, it's good enough for me...and just to let Harlan know, I did
invest in his DVD!
Blaine Parker here, also known
in SAG as Blaine W. Parker Jr. Apparently, there’s a very talented
Canadian musical stage actor who got to my name first. For years, I’ve
done business with various voiceover websites. Some of them are quite
good. But none of them have exhibited either the exclusivity or the proactive
professionalism of Commercial Voices dot com. In my first month with Commercial
Voices dot com, I’ve had more action than with any other site. And
Rick is the single most impressive VO website proprietor it’s been
my pleasure to meet across email. And he didn’t pay me very much
at all to say this. (OK, Rick. How’s that? Ya know, instead of snail
mailing me that check, you can just Pay Pal me, okay?)
Hi, I’m Chris Ackerman.
I’ve been doing voiceover for waaay longer than I like to admit.
I am either ON…or have TRIED almost all of the internet voice services.
Rick Gordon has proven to me just how successful a business can be when
its owner is actually more interested in helping its clients than in simply
making a buck…or pound…or peso…or euro…or whatever.
Rick really works at making certain that the talent listed with him gets
hit and heard…and that voice seekers are legitimate and have credible
jobs that pay the going rate. Commercial voices is simply a very solid
service…whether you’re a voice talent OR a voice seeker.
Hi There, I’m Kelli Casey
and since joining CommercialVoices also known as CV back in 2004 I have
been fortunate enough to have made thousands of dollars through Rick.
We even had one client who turned into a 2 year contract. Rick handled
all the paperwork and the negotiations which was a huge relief for me
because that is not my forte, voice acting is. So when you can find someone
who has got your back it’s definitely a good thing. So if you’re
looking to add another voice site to your marketing strategy I highly
recommend Rick Gordon and CommercialVoices.
Hey there, this is Bill Jones
with a word for CommercialVoices.com. I’m very happy to say that,
as a talent, I’ve not only booked work directly from producers who’ve
discovered me through the site, but also from auditions that have been
submitted to clients who’ve used CommercialVoices.com for casting
purposes. And I have to tell you that dealing with Rick has always been
a pleasure. The man has always been extremely professional, incredibly
prompt in all of his responses and emails, and a real ‘straight
shooter’. And that’s a real pleasure in today’s world.
I’ve been with Rick Gordon
& Commercial Voices for over 2 years and made more than my money back
in the first year, but also developed a great relationship with Rick.
I love his rate system. The rates are more than fare, but you are offered
an option to be able to bid within a range and clients don’t know
who’s who or how much…they pick the talent they want and you
get the rate you requested. It’s a great system.
I get great work through Commercial voices and I look forward to many
more opportunities and years ahead.
Thanks Rick & Commercial Voices – Happy 8th Anniversary
This is Liz Raphael Helgesen,
a voice talent represented on Commercial Voices.com for the past 3 years.
As a talent, I have to say that my relationship with Rick and Commercial
Voices.com has been rewarding, reciprocal and so very easy. I get an amazing
amount of hits from my exposure on Commercial Voices.com, and I get great
opportunities presented directly from Rick himself. Working with Rick
is great; he’s kind, responsive and a clear communicator. Rick also
publishes a monthly newsletter filled with industry insight and tools
of our craft that really help me succeed. Out of respect for the work
Rick does and how he helps our industry, I now contribute to the Commercial
Voices Newsletter –I present a business development feature to help
all of us achieve our highest potential. Happy 8th anniversary, Rick!
Hi, this is Tony Craine. My
platinum membership with CommercialVoices.com has been a solid career
move. In my first year, I booked a job with Alcatel-Lucent, and that more
than paid for my membership. And, you know, that Rick Gordon is not just
a great guy, he’s also a real pro. He’s very accessible, and
he’s given me great advice on how to run my voiceover business.
It’s been a satisfying and profitable experience for me.
I've been a member of Commercial
Voices for a few years now, and I intend to stay one. There are many reasons
why Commercial Voices is such a viable business system for voice talent,
but the main reason is Rick Gordon himself. His auditions and job offerings
are very clear, he's there for you if you have any questions or problems,
but most importantly, he has a great sense of humor, and conducts his
business with that in mind. It makes for a very comfortable professional
environment. Thanks for everything, Rick
About 6 months ago I got a
great job from Commercial Voices, which has more than paid for the membership.
Then the same client asked me for advice on how to record and upload interviews
to their Website. I asked Rick for advice, and he came up with a great
solution. The result has been a very happy client, and a very happy me.
Rick has always been extremely helpful whenever I’ve asked him for
advice or help. This is one VO membership I’ll be renewing because
of the personalized customer service. Thanks Rick, you’re the greatest!
Just wanted you to know that
yesterday I received a nice check from Non Linear Creations for a vo job
I did for them introducing a new software product on a cd rom. They found
me on Commercial Voices! They were very professional to work with and
I am a happy camper!
This one job has more than
paid twice for my membership!
Thanks for a wonderful opportunity
for us pros to display our voices.
Larry Wayne
Hi Rick,
I just wanted to drop
you a WAV file, here, and say, "Hi!" and thanks alot. Man, I
really appreciate CommercialVoices. It's working for me. A couple of mornings
ago, I logged on to my E-mail account and there was this E-mail that was
actually waiting. It said, "Hi Charlie, I found you on CommercialVoices.com."
Well, you know, I opened that first. And, the E-mail actually read, "I
am interested in your availability and rates for 4 minutes of voiceover
work on a project ..." and, it went on to say some other things. Well, man, I immediately
telephoned, rather than replied by E-mail. You know, I'm hungry. I need
work. And I actually booked the job. No audition, though,probably, the immediate
telephone call and the conversation itself was the audition. And, I really
enjoyed the gig. Especially since I got to work with a really good director.
And, man, I've already been paid. It didn't even take 30 days. Like, probably
about five or six. Do you know how I found
CommercialVoices? I found CommercialVoices after doing some ISDN research
on the Internet. There was an excellent article, that is really accurate,
written by Peter Turbiville. And, he had a link on his website to the
CommercialVoices website. So, I know CV has some of the best talent in
the business and I'm in good company, as far as I'm concerned. And, I
think prospective clients know that, too. Maybe that's why my new client
felt comfortable just sending me an E-mail. So, if you ask me if
I'm happy about my investment in CV, you know the answer. And, by the
way, man, that monthly news letter is positive; it's really great. And, some of those audio clips are absolutely hillariousm man! Well, anyway,
I know I'm connected with some of the best in the business. I'm ready
to work every day; and, I believe I'm in good company with other who feel
the same way. So, thanks alot, again,
Rick. I really appreciate the personal counsel and suggestions that you've
made.
And, it's made a difference
"I'd only joined
The CV.com team for a matter of weeks, when I got the first invitation
from Rick to audition for a potentially major client. Happily my work
was well received and I now have two satisfied French Canadian customers
under my belt, Shell & Honda. That's already covered my first year's
membership and then some, so I'm a very happy bunny. Keep 'em coming Rick!"
Thought I should drop you a
note and let you know that as of yesterday, I have become one of three
"Super-Saturday-Sale" spokesmen for Meijer Department stores.
The store is a giant in the Midwest (Chicago, St. Louis etc.). It is a
high profile, good paying gig. Exactly what I was looking for when I decided
to join CV.com. With the help of your service, and your personal guidance
and support, I have gone from being a local nobody 75 miles from Chicago,
to being a "coast-to-coast" talent. From Fresno to Trenton,
CV.com has no doubt played a major role in a "beyond my wildest dreams"
kind of experience.....all in about 60 days!
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Bob
Ace
Voice Talent
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Hi, this is Debbie Feldman.
I’ve been doing voice work for almost 20 years now and the whole
climate of this business has changed dramatically; mainly with the use
of home computers and audio software. Living in South Florida, I used
to drive to Miami, Ft. Lauderdale and West Palm Beach for auditions and
studio work. Now, the Worldwide Web has afforded me the luxury or working
out of my home studio. It’s difficult marketing yourself to the
world. And there are so many websites looking for voice talents to join
them. Since the moment I signed up with Rick and Commercial Voices, I
feel like I have an agent that really goes to bat for me. Rick is a real
human being – not just a businessman. I think he likes what he does……’cause
he’s very good at it. And I love his sense of humor.
Cutting through the clutter. Its the difficult job every voice talent
faces every day. For a voice talent to be successful, you need to get
heard before you can get booked for a job. Thats where Commercial Voices
comes in; Rick's tireless promotion of our voices helps you cut through
the clutter so you can find us...and book us more easily!
Hey, Jeff Hoyt here. We home
studio voiceover types are somewhat solitary creatures, so it's important
that we choose carefully when we reach out into the cyber-ether to forge
strategic partnerships. I don't just stick my voice demo on any old website
that comes along promising a kerjillion hits a day. I went with Commercial
Voices because when I e-mailed Rick a question about it, I heard back
from him almost before I could lift my finger from the send button. I
appreciate people who take pride in being responsive and that definitely
describes Rick. I've been working on my own website for about two years.
Rick built me a page on the Commercial Voices site in about two minutes.
I get the feeling that my presence on the site is cared about and that
right there sets Commercial Voices up on the top shelf all by its lonesome.
And that's a very good place to be, I think.
I appreciate people who
make my life easy, and Rick is one of those people. Hi, my name is Melinda
Walsh and I’ve been a professional voiceover artist for 25 years. I signed
up as a Platinum member because Rick knows how to promote professional
talent and in my opinion, provides a much needed voice marketing service.
Rick makes a point of providing timely support and has created a venue
that enables pros to expand their voiceover business. I’m glad to be one
of them. Thanks, Rick.
Hi, I'm Bob Green.When I heard about CommercialVoices.com
and took a look and a listen, I knew someone had the right idea. Turned
out to be Rick Gordon. As you know, voiceover used to be a "niche" occupation...actors,
radio people and a few independents. Now it's about as unique as being
a burger flipper at McDonald's. The web confirms it. Your favorite search
engine yields tens of thousands of men, women..and others, who claim to
be God's gift "to all your voiceover needs." That's why an attractive,
user friendly site that's easy to navigate, where a producer can click
through a manageable number of professionals is so valuable..to the producer
and to the voice pros on the site. We may be enamored with the swell demo
we've worked so hard on, but most producers regard listening to voice
demos with an enthusiasm just a tad less than anticipating a root canal...they
just want to find that SPECIAL him or her, QUICKLY. With the pros I've
heard here so far, chances are awfully good that that's gonna happen.
And that makes the pittance paid to set up our info & demos on CommercialVoices.vom
a super deal.
My name is Ed Green. For over 30 years I have been a professional voice
over artist and narrator. I have also created a voice over training course
for novices and professionals alike, so they can learn the techniques
and tricks of the trade that have helped make me so successful for many
years.
Rick Gordon, provides a service that is one of the better services available
today, for those who are trying to break into the voice over industry,
and for those who are already established in the industry. I teach my
students, that having an agent is a definite plus; however, they must
also learn how to market themselves and rely upon their own resources
to be successful.
That’s where Rick Gordon comes in. Rick provides you with the kind of
quality service that helps and enables you to market yourself by being
a part of his select voice over data base. Once you become a member of
Rick’s “platinum service”, your voice will be exposed and heard by many
potential clients throughout the country. Exposure equals potential. And
that's what it's all about.
I recommend it to all my students and to all the Pros out there who want
more exposure, and the chance to challenge themselves in a very competitive
industry.
Thanks Rick. Great Job!
This is Kim Crow and I'm an ISDN Pro-Voiceover talent with Commerical
Voices. You are really going to enjoy working with Rick Gordon. He's a
professional in every sense of the word - always accomodating, generous,
attentive to detail, fun - forever going that extra mile to ensure that
his clients and customers are happy. And isn't that what our business
is all about? Thanks, Rick
CommercialVoices.com is a quality and highly focused talent
address on the web. My association with them as a Founding Member is one
that I'm very happy with. The site looks good, sounds good, is easy to
navigate, and is fast and reliable. Plus, I'm in good company! You can
be sure that I will continue to renew my membership."
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Justin "JT" Taylor
Voice Talent - Creative Producer
VoiceImage Productions Orlando, Florida
www.VoiceImage.com |
Commercial Voices.com looks and sounds really good, but
what sets it apart is the fact that CV actually works! Finished several
narrations this morning for a new-media firm based in Virginia who "discovered"
me through CV. Since I'm based in Chicago the odds of our finding each
other were slim, except for the power of the Internet and the ceaseless
promotion of Commercial Voices by it's founder, Rick Gordon. Bottom-line,
this is a voice-over site that more than pays for itself!"
"Working with Rick is a pleasure. I was barely signed up
when he got me a job which more than paid for my membership. In fact he
had the job for me before I signed up for the membership. He is a true
Pro, a delight to deal with, he's funny, enthusiastic and very smart about
his business. He's also innovative, bridging creativity with technology,
delivering voice-over production seamlessly. I am happy to be associated
with Rick Gordon.
"As Voice Talent we get email solicitations everyday
from someone wanting to set up a web site to promote Voice Talent. Truth
is... ANY bozo can put up a web site now days and promise practically
anything! Many of'em "look" really good too. But, the "real" job isn't
just taking the money and putting up the web site and publishing it alone.
It's a working knowlege of the business that only time and experience
can provide. It's keeping up with industry trends and technical advances
to get AND stay "up front". It's knowing what will survive the test of
time and what's a fad. After more than 30 years in the business I know...
it's knowing your clients... it's the follow up... it's making it work
and delivering "as advertised". Rick and Commercial Voices has done it.
He's marketing all the time, staying in touch with every aspect of our
business and working hard to deliver. For my money... those are the elements
that make CV a winning proposition and a sure bet."
"Hi, Jerry McClellan here. It's a pleasure to be a
part of CommercialVoices.com and to work with founder and fellow voicer,
Rick Gordon. I found CommercialVoices.com to be a terrific resource showcasing
world-class voice talent . . . And did I mention Rick Gordon. . ? Right
from the beginning of the signing up process, Rick delivered exactly what
he promised . . . and more! I'm especially impressed with Rick's attention
to creativity and detail plus quick service-he had me up and running in
less than a day! I came away with not only a great listing on a great
site, but a great friend as well. All through the process, I was impressed
with Rick's passion for this business, and a sense of genuine care and
interest in promoting fellow voicers. If you're considering putting your
talent out there, let me encourage you to join the rest of us who are
more than happy to be associated with Rick Gordon, and CommercialVoices.com."
"Anyone who is seriously working at voiceovers must
be present wherever buyers can find them. CommercialVoices.com is quickly
becoming a pre-eminent stopping place for thousands of people a month,
and it's well worth being here. It's a 100% guarantee of unemployment
if you aren't on this site."
"If anyone is wondering how CommercialVoices.com compares
to an ad in a trade magazine, for both talent and producers, just look
at the cost for one ad; lines of print and the word count, and what you
see is all you get to go on. Now compare that with the site's advantages
of a full year for less cost than a modest print ad, being able to link
demos, frequent updates, and best of all, exposure to a huge number of
producers. What comparison? Is it any wonder I've been a member since
day 1?"
"Commercialvoices.com has proven to be worth every
penny of my subscription fee. I've never asked anyone to 'get me work',
because that's my job. However, when I pay to list on a website I expect
to be seen. Rick Gordon obviously works hard to market us, which is apparent
in the increased number of auditions and website hits."
"It was with some trepidation that I opted to pay to join
a voice listing site having listed on at least a hundred "free" sites
around the world. However, having paid (effortlessly - on line) I found
Rick very responsive to initial setup, and he supplied valuable tips to
optimize my listing. Within a month, my initial investment was repaid
a few times over with exactly the type of work I was hoping to get from
his site: a high quality gig with good dollars. Tracking referrers to
my web site, I find Commercial Voices to be consistently in my top 12
referrers of prospective clients to my web site. Not bad when CV is competing
against Google, Alta Vista, MSN and the like! Not only did they visit
- they stayed awhile - indicating to me that these were more than tire
kickers. I appreciate that Rick works his heart out to market this site
and to continue to improve it by luring top rung talent to accompany us
on the roster. I think Rick's got the right web model, the right business
model, and I think it could be the beginning of a beautiful...ah you know
the rest."
Paul Boucher
www.TheRightVoice.com
"Even though Rick is busily building a vast network of voiceover professionals,
he takes the time to correspond with prospective members and members alike
to answer any questions we may have. With the multitude of "pay sites"
out there, that personal attention, and Rick's attitude was really why
I joined. I'm glad I did; I've already received an email from a prospective
client who specifically told me he saw me on Commercial Voices.com."
Melissa Reizian Frank
"I can give your project a voice."
www.MelissaVoiceover.com
"I've been online with my demos since about 1996 -- and I've watched the
development of the Internet as a solid tool for both talent and producers.
Commercial Voices is a bold step forward in this complex matchmaking process.
I’m actually thrilled to be included as one of the Platinum Members of
this site. Commercial Voices also has a great method for showcasing auditions
-- after we record some of your words, Rick groups them all together on
a special web page, waves a magic wand over them so they play back really
fast and you sit there and click back and forth between all the voices
who auditioned -- right there on the net -- it’s another wonderful tool
for producers."
Even though I live in proximity to Los Angeles,one of the
main voice-over markets in the world, I find more and more of my work
coming from the internet, specifically, listings with top notch voice
bank services. Commercial Voices.com is extremely professional, and gives
me the kind of international exposure I desire. Their website is terrific,
and the caliber of talent is extraordinary. I'm very pleased with the
company I keep among the Platinum members. It's a great place to be!
"Rick has a real Can-Do attitude, and a knack for doing
things first class. The attitude is the Best. No complaints -- Only Kudos!
A great service that is a win-win for talent as well as producers."
"A lot of casting sites take your money and you never
hear another word. Rick Gordon at Commercial Voices offers personal service
- which is a rare commodity these days!"
Karen Saltus
Voiceover
www.KarenSaltus.com
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