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Google Drive: Your Voiceover Cloud Storage Solution

Updated: Aug 26

Why I Scrapped My Complicated Cloud Storage System


I have a confession to make: I love Google Drive.


Google Drive logo
Google Drive logo

That might not sound like a big deal, but up until recently, my data management strategy was a chaotic mess. If you'd looked at my cloud storage situation last year, you would have found me juggling Dropbox, Box, and OneDrive.


To keep them all in line, I was using a separate service called MultCloud. On top of that, I was paying for Carbonite to back up my hard drive every day.


It was complicated, expensive, and frankly, a bit ridiculous.


An Autopsy of a Bloated System


The tipping point came when my paid Dropbox account simply stopped syncing, and no amount of troubleshooting could fix it. It was the final straw. I took a hard look at what I was paying for and realized I had created a system with too many moving parts.


  • Redundant Services: Why was I paying for multiple services that all did the same thing?

  • Unnecessary Costs: Each subscription was another line item on my expense report.

  • Increased Security Risks: Every extra account was another potential point of failure, another password to manage, and another target for hackers.


So, I blew it up. I deleted my Box, OneDrive, and Multcloud accounts. I downgraded Dropbox to the free version. It was time to simplify.


My New, Streamlined Voiceover Cloud Storage Solution


Today, my entire digital life runs on two services:


  1. Google Drive: I upgraded to a paid 1TB plan, which costs less than my old Dropbox plan. It seamlessly stores all my business files, plays audio and video auditions, and integrates perfectly with the documents, spreadsheets, and forms I use every day.

  2. Norton 360: I discovered that my existing antivirus software was already backing up my hard drive daily and included a file restore function. That made my separate Carbonite subscription completely redundant. Canceling it was an easy choice.


The result? I’m saving money, I have fewer accounts to worry about, and my entire data management system is cleaner and more efficient.


The Strategic Takeaway: It’s Time for Your Own Tech Audit


My story has a clear lesson for every freelancer: you need to audit your tech stack regularly. Take a hard look at the services you pay for every month.


Ask yourself:


  • Is this tool still serving its purpose?

  • Is there a simpler or more cost-effective alternative?

  • Am I paying for redundant features in different products?


You might be surprised by where you’re wasting money or exposing your business to unnecessary risks. If you want to talk through your own cloud storage and backup strategy, I’m happy to help.



P.S. This is just the first of a few big changes I'm making to streamline my business this year. Stay tuned for a big announcement in a few weeks!



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If there is no struggle, there is no progress. Frederick Douglass



Tom Dheere is a voice actor with over twenty years of experience narrating just about every type of voiceover you can think of. He also helps voice talents navigate the voiceover industry as the VO Strategist. When not voicing or talking about voicing, he produces the epic sci-fi comic book Agent 1.22.

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