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You‘re a Voice Actor. You‘re an Entrepreneur. You‘re a VOpreneur!
The Everyday VOpreneur Podcast is your Guide Through the Business of Voice Over. Each new episode presents actionable, practical advice designed to help you grow your voice over business through more confident and effective marketing and business tips from the pros in their respective fields.
Having great skill in the recording booth isn‘t enough anymore. You also need to think and operate like a business owner. Among the tasks you could be responsible for including marketing your voice over business, managing your books, invoicing and tax preparations, providing customer service, understanding voice over rates and negotiation, protecting yourself legally, using social media channels like LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and others to build brand awareness and add value to your audience and soooooooo much more!
If it‘s related to voice over marketing or the voice over business, odds are it‘ll be covered in the Everyday VOpreneur Podcast with Marc Scott.
Listen online at https://vopreneur.com
Voice Over Marketing Coaching at https://vopreneur.com
Request a custom voice over audition and quote at https://marcscottvoiceover.com
YouTube - https://youtube.com/@vopreneur
Instagram - https://instagram.com/marcscott
Twitter - https://twitter.com/marcscott
Facebook - https://facebook.com/marcscottvoiceover
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcscottvoiceover/
The Everyday VOpreneur Podcast is your Guide Through the Business of Voice Over. Each new episode presents actionable, practical advice designed to help you grow your voice over business through more confident and effective marketing and business tips from the pros in their respective fields.
Having great skill in the recording booth isn‘t enough anymore. You also need to think and operate like a business owner. Among the tasks you could be responsible for including marketing your voice over business, managing your books, invoicing and tax preparations, providing customer service, understanding voice over rates and negotiation, protecting yourself legally, using social media channels like LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and others to build brand awareness and add value to your audience and soooooooo much more!
If it‘s related to voice over marketing or the voice over business, odds are it‘ll be covered in the Everyday VOpreneur Podcast with Marc Scott.
Listen online at https://vopreneur.com
Voice Over Marketing Coaching at https://vopreneur.com
Request a custom voice over audition and quote at https://marcscottvoiceover.com
YouTube - https://youtube.com/@vopreneur
Instagram - https://instagram.com/marcscott
Twitter - https://twitter.com/marcscott
Facebook - https://facebook.com/marcscottvoiceover
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcscottvoiceover/
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Mandi Kaye joins Marc Scott to discuss AI Image Generation and how voice actors can use it in their marketing efforts.
Mandi shares her experience and insights on using various AI tools for image generation, including Dall-E, Ideogram and Leonardo.
They discuss the evolution of AI technology, the benefits and limitations of different tools, and the importance of prompts in generating desired images.
Mandi shares how she uses AI image generation to create social media posts and marketing materials for her voiceover business. She explains that she starts by writing the text she wants to accompany the image and then asks ChatGPT to generate an image that matches. She iterates on the generated images until she finds the perfect one.
Mandi also discusses the importance of creating detailed prompts to get the desired results. She shares examples of prompts she has used and emphasizes the need to be specific and thorough.
Potential concerns about using AI-generated content is also discussed.
CONNECT WITH MANDI KAYE
Mandi Kaye Website - https://mandikaye.com
Mandi Kaye on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/themandikaye
Mandi Kaye on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mandisorensen
Marc Scott on Instagram - @marcscott
AI RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
Dall-E - https://chat.openai.com
Canva - https://canva.com
Midjourney - https://www.midjourney.com
Adobe Firefly - https://firefly.adobe.com
Ideogram - https://ideogram.ai
Leonardo - https://leonardo.ai
RESOURCES FOR VOICE ACTORS
* The VOpreneur Guide to Testimonials
Visit https://vopreneur.com/testimonials
* Get an instant $25 credit when you sign up for VoiceZam
Visit https://voicezam.com/marcscott
* For voice over services:
Visit https://marcscottvoiceover.com
* Want VOpreneur Swag?
Visit https://teespring.com/stores/vopreneur
* Join the VOpreneur Facebook Group
Visit https://facebook.com/groups/vopreneur
EVERYDAY VOPRENEURS IN THIS EPISODE
* Thanks to "Uncle Roy" for production assistance!
Visit https://antlandproductions.com
* Thanks to Christy Harst for VO contributions!
Visit https://christyharst.com
* Thanks to Krysta Wallrauch for VO contributions!
Visit https://krystawallrauch.com
If you need guidance with your voice over business or learning how to more effectively market, I can help. Book a 15 minute free consultation with me to discuss your specific needs. Book Your Consult
KEY TAKEAWAYS
AI image generation offers exciting possibilities for voice actors.
Different AI tools have different strengths and weaknesses, and it's important to choose the right tool for the desired outcome.
Prompts play a crucial role in generating desired images, and experimenting with prompts can lead to better results.
AI image generation can be used for various applications, such as creating quote graphics and social media graphics for voiceover businesses. AI image generation can be used to create social media posts and marketing materials for businesses
Writing detailed prompts is crucial to getting the desired results from AI image generation
AI-generated content should be used with real content to avoid any potential issues
AI image generation can save time and help with brainstorming and ideation
In this conversation, Marc Scott interviews Anne Ganguzza, an award-winning demo producer and voiceover coach.
They talk about the trend of authentic and conversational voice over reads, using the example of the popular Poppi Superbowl commercial. Anne emphasizes the importance of channeling authenticity and creating a story in voice over performances. They also touch on the need to avoid sounding robotic or formulaic in voiceover work.
The conversation explores the evolution of eLearning voice over and the importance of creating engaging and human-like voices in eLearning courses.
The potential of AI technology in voiceover is discussed, with an emphasis on adapting to and embracing AI for business success. The concept of passive income through AI voices is explored, along with the nuances and challenges of corporate narration. The skepticism towards AI voices and the importance of trust in voiceover are highlighted. The conversation also touches on the role of regulation in AI and the value of engaging voices in corporate narration. The potential for hosting AI voices and the impact of AI on legislation are considered.
Anne Ganguzza and Marc Scott discuss various topics related to podcasting. Anne shares her experience with different podcasting tools and recommends using AI tools like Copy AI and Podium for podcast transcription and summaries.
Anne provides valuable tips for successful demo sessions, emphasizing the importance of relaxation, authenticity, and preparation.
CONNECT WITH ANNE GANGUZZA
Anne Ganguzza Website - https://anneganguzza.com
VOPeeps - https://vopeeps.com
VO Boss Podcast - https://voboss.com
Anne Ganguzza on X - https://twitter.com/aganguzza
Anne Ganguzza on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/aganguzza
Anne Ganguzza on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/anneganguzza
Marc Scott on Instagram - @marcscott
RESOURCES FOR VOICE ACTORS
* The VOpreneur Guide to Testimonials
Visit https://vopreneur.com/testimonials
* Get an instant $25 credit when you sign up for VoiceZam
Visit https://voicezam.com/marcscott
* For voice over services:
Visit https://marcscottvoiceover.com
* Want VOpreneur Swag?
Visit https://teespring.com/stores/vopreneur
* Join the VOpreneur Facebook Group
Visit https://facebook.com/groups/vopreneur
EVERYDAY VOPRENEURS IN THIS EPISODE
* Thanks to "Uncle Roy" for production assistance!
Visit https://antlandproductions.com
* Thanks to Christy Harst for VO contributions!
Visit https://christyharst.com
* Thanks to Krysta Wallrauch for VO contributions!
Visit https://krystawallrauch.com
If you need guidance with your voice over business or learning how to more effectively market, I can help. Book a 15 minute free consultation with me to discuss your specific needs. Book Your Consult
Key Takeaways
Taking care of one's health is important for overall well-being and can positively impact voice over performance.
Authentic and conversational voice over reads are trending in the industry.
Voice actors should focus on channeling authenticity and creating a story in their performances.
Avoid sounding robotic or formulaic in voiceover work to stand out and connect with the audience. E-learning has evolved to become more engaging and conversational, with a focus on creating human-like voices to keep learners interested and motivated.
Voice actors can embrace AI technology by adapting it for their business, offering both their acting voice and a protected synthetic voice to clients.
Engaging and human-like voices are crucial in corporate narration, as they help maintain the audience's attention and effectively deliver the intended message.
While AI voices have made significant advancements, there is still skepticism and a lack of trust in their authenticity and quality.
In this conversation, Marc Scott chats with the V123 Pros, Katherine Tole and Natasha Marchewka.
They address issues such as the relationship between voice actors and online casting platforms, the importance of understanding the Voice123 algorithm, and the effectiveness of upgrading membership tiers.
They also discuss the role of audition Likes in improving visibility and the importance of strategic auditioning.
The conversation highlights the need for voice actors to adapt to changes in the industry and stay informed about the latest trends and features of online casting platforms.
The V123 Pros also dig into keywords and tagging, search optimization, AI on Voice123 and much more.
CONNECT WITH THE V123 PROS
V123 Pros Course - https://www.v123pros.com/a/8l4bg
V123 Pros Accountability Program - https://www.v123pros.com/accountability
Katherine Tole Website - https://katherinetole.com
Natasha Marchewka Website - https://natashamarchewka.com
Marc Scott on Instagram - @marcscott
RESOURCES FOR VOICE ACTORS
* The VOpreneur Guide to Testimonials
Visit https://vopreneur.com/testimonials
* Get an instant $25 credit when you sign up for VoiceZam
Visit https://voicezam.com/marcscott
* For voice over services:
Visit https://marcscottvoiceover.com
* Want VOpreneur Swag?
Visit https://teespring.com/stores/vopreneur
* Join the VOpreneur Facebook Group
Visit https://facebook.com/groups/vopreneur
EVERYDAY VOPRENEURS IN THIS EPISODE
* Thanks to "Uncle Roy" for production assistance!
Visit https://antlandproductions.com
* Thanks to Christy Harst for VO contributions!
Visit https://christyharst.com
* Thanks to Krysta Wallrauch for VO contributions!
Visit https://krystawallrauch.com
If you need guidance with your voice over business or learning how to more effectively market, I can help. Book a 15 minute free consultation with me to discuss your specific needs. Book Your Consult
Key Takeaways from this Episode
Upgrading membership tiers may not necessarily improve a voice actor's ranking or percentage on Voice123.
The number of likes and the ratio of liked auditions to total auditions play a significant role in a voice actor's success on Voice123.
Voice actors should be strategic in their auditioning, focusing on their strengths and targeting specific genres and voice styles.
Understanding the Voice123 algorithm and using relevant keywords and filters can improve a voice actor's visibility on the platform.
Stay updated on the latest trends to ensure your samples are relevant and appealing to clients.
Use keywords that people are actually searching for.
Choose the membership tier that aligns with your language, demographic, and voice style to optimize your auditions and opportunities.
Sometimes it's good to get out of the voice over booth and actually meet people... face to face... in real life!! Haeley Porter has been making in-person networking a bigger part of her overall marketing strategy for a while now and it's really paying off in multiple ways.
In this episode she shares some networking wins, experiences with her local Chamber of Commerce, a story about a poker game with Mr Beast, the archetypes you'll find at networking events, and of course, some good old fashioned strategies, tips and tactics for how to improve your in-person networking game.
Enjoy this episode and all it has to offer.
CONNECT WITH HAELEY PORTER ONLINE
Haeley Porter Online - www.haeleyporter.com
Haeley Porter on LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/haeleyportervoiceover
Haeley Porter on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/haeleyporter_voice/
Marc Scott on Instagram - @marcscott
RESOURCES FOR VOICE ACTORS
* The VOpreneur Guide to Testimonials
Visit https://vopreneur.com/testimonials
* Get an instant $25 credit when you sign up for VoiceZam
Visit https://voicezam.com/marcscott
* For voice over services:
Visit https://marcscottvoiceover.com
* Want VOpreneur Swag?
Visit https://teespring.com/stores/vopreneur
* Join the VOpreneur Facebook Group
Visit https://facebook.com/groups/vopreneur
EVERYDAY VOPRENEURS IN THIS EPISODE
* Thanks to "Uncle Roy" for production assistance!
Visit https://antlandproductions.com
* Thanks to Christy Harst for VO contributions!
Visit https://christyharst.com
* Thanks to Krysta Wallrauch for VO contributions!
Visit https://krystawallrauch.com
If you need guidance with your voice over business or learning how to more effectively market, I can help. Book a 15 minute free consultation with me to discuss your specific needs. Book Your Consult
Imagine my surprise when I showed up to watch The Famous Online Casting Panel at VO Atlanta recently and found Jay O'Connor, the Interim CEO of Voices.com sitting on stage preparing to take questions.
The panel did NOT disappoint.
Thank you, J. Michael Collins for organizing it, and the Anna Collins for making it a part of the VO Atlanta lineup.
A lot of voice actors have some pretty strong feelings about Voices[dot]com (myself included), and most of those feelings are not positive. Previous management seemingly did everything humanly possible to alienate the voice over community... their very customers... through unethical business practices.
Many top talent abandoned the site, and representatives from Voices[dot]com were basically ousted from participating in industry events.
Is that about to change?
I'll confidently say, a first step has been taken.
In this episode, I share a few thoughts and takeaways from the panel, along with a cautious optimism for changes to come that started with an apology to the community from the CEO.
RESOURCES FOR VOICE ACTORS
* The VOpreneur Guide to Testimonials
Visit https://vopreneur.com/testimonials
* Get an instant $25 credit when you sign up for VoiceZam
Visit https://voicezam.com/marcscott
* For voice over services:
Visit https://marcscottvoiceover.com
* Want VOpreneur Swag?
Visit https://teespring.com/stores/vopreneur
* Join the VOpreneur Facebook Group
Visit https://facebook.com/groups/vopreneur
EVERYDAY VOPRENEURS IN THIS EPISODE
* Thanks to "Uncle Roy" for production assistance!
Visit https://antlandproductions.com
* Thanks to Christy Harst for VO contributions!
Visit https://christyharst.com
* Thanks to Krysta Wallrauch for VO contributions!
Visit https://krystawallrauch.com
If you need guidance with your voice over business or learning how to more effectively market, I can help. Book a 15 minute free consultation with me to discuss your specific needs. Book Your Consult
When you earn your living with your voice, it only makes sense that you should do everything possible to protect it. But many voice actors aren't doing enough, if anything.
Shana Pennington-Baird suffered a vocal injury early in her career, and to ensure it never happened again, she's become "religious" about both warming up and warming down. It's one way to you can build longevity into your performance career.
In this episode, Shana shares a lot of great advice not only on why vocal warmups and general vocal health are essential, but she also gives plenty of practical tips for how we can protect our money makers.
CONNECT WITH SHANA PENNINGTON-BAIRD
Shana Pennington-Baird - https://shanapenningtonbaird.com
Seattle Voice Academy - https://seattlevoiceacademy.com
Shana Pennington-Baird LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/shanapenningtonbaird
Shana Pennington-Baird Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ShanaPenningtonBaird/
Shana Pennington-Baird Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/shanapenningtonbaird
Seattle Voice Academy on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@seattlevoiceacademy13
Marc Scott on Instagram - @marcscott
RESOURCES FOR VOICE ACTORS
* The VOpreneur Guide to Testimonials
Visit https://vopreneur.com/testimonials
* Get an instant $25 credit when you sign up for VoiceZam
Visit https://voicezam.com/marcscott
* For voice over services:
Visit https://marcscottvoiceover.com
* Want VOpreneur Swag?
Visit https://teespring.com/stores/vopreneur
* Join the VOpreneur Facebook Group
Visit https://facebook.com/groups/vopreneur
EVERYDAY VOPRENEURS IN THIS EPISODE
* Thanks to "Uncle Roy" for production assistance!
Visit https://antlandproductions.com
* Thanks to Christy Harst for VO contributions!
Visit https://christyharst.com
* Thanks to Krysta Wallrauch for VO contributions!
Visit https://krystawallrauch.com
If you need guidance with your voice over business or learning how to more effectively market, I can help. Book a 15 minute free consultation with me to discuss your specific needs. Book Your Consult
Why aren't Sports Promos accessible to female voice actors when the statistics show sizeable female audiences? (44% NFL / 47% MLB / 37% NHL / 37% MLS)
That's the question Christy Harst is asking, and it's the mission she's taken on for herself. She says females can't kick down the door to this genre because right now, the door doesn't even exist.
Christy's goal... is to build the door!
Christy is partnering with other female voice actors to launch a grassroots campaign with the end objective being to get female voice actors access to sports promos (as well as other promo work with male dominated brands).
In this episode she shares her story and mission and shares ways the voice over community as a whole can help.
CONNECT WITH CHRISTY HARST
Christy Harst - https://christyharst.com
Christy Harst on YouTube - https://youtube.com/@christyharst-voiceoveracto7911?si=ilSB9LhsjZNb128k
Christy Harst on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/christyharstvo
Christy Harst on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ChristyHarstVoiceOver
Christy Harst on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christyharst
Christy Harst on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@christysportsvo
Marc Scott on Instagram - @marcscott
RESOURCES FOR VOICE ACTORS
* The VOpreneur Guide to Testimonials
Visit https://vopreneur.com/testimonials
* Get an instant $25 credit when you sign up for VoiceZam
Visit https://voicezam.com/marcscott
* For voice over services:
Visit https://marcscottvoiceover.com
* Want VOpreneur Swag?
Visit https://teespring.com/stores/vopreneur
* Join the VOpreneur Facebook Group
Visit https://facebook.com/groups/vopreneur
EVERYDAY VOPRENEURS IN THIS EPISODE
* Thanks to "Uncle Roy" for production assistance!
Visit https://antlandproductions.com
* Thanks to Christy Harst for VO contributions!
Visit https://christyharst.com
* Thanks to Krysta Wallrauch for VO contributions!
Visit https://krystawallrauch.com
If you need guidance with your voice over business or learning how to more effectively market, I can help. Book a 15 minute free consultation with me to discuss your specific needs. Book Your Consult
The voice over business is just that... a business. Yes, you need to act. You need to be in the booth. You need to know how to edit. You need your demos and coaching and studio. But you also need to know how to run a small business. That's the VOpreneur side of the deal!
In this episode, I welcome Tom Dheere (aka the VO Strategist) to talk all things business and voice over. We dive into the difference between making money and keeping money. We talk tax strategy. We explore marketing techniques. We look at time management tips and more.
This is the business master class you didn't know you needed, but you'll thank us for it when you're done listening. :)
CONNECT WITH TOM DHEERE
Tom Dheere Online - https://tomdheere.com
VO Strategist - https://vostrategist.com
Tom Dheere on Instagram - https://instagram.com/dheeretom
Tom Dheere on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/TomDheereTheHIsSilent
VO Strategist on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/VOStrategist/
Marc Scott on Instagram - @marcscott
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
National Association for Enrolled Agents - https://naea.org
RESOURCES FOR VOICE ACTORS
* The VOpreneur Guide to Testimonials
Visit https://vopreneur.com/testimonials
* Get an instant $25 credit when you sign up for VoiceZam
Visit https://voicezam.com/marcscott
* For voice over services:
Visit https://marcscottvoiceover.com
* Want VOpreneur Swag?
Visit https://teespring.com/stores/vopreneur
* Join the VOpreneur Facebook Group
Visit https://facebook.com/groups/vopreneur
EVERYDAY VOPRENEURS IN THIS EPISODE
* Thanks to "Uncle Roy" for production assistance!
Visit https://antlandproductions.com
* Thanks to Christy Harst for VO contributions!
Visit https://christyharst.com
* Thanks to Krysta Wallrauch for VO contributions!
Visit https://krystawallrauch.com
If you need guidance with your voice over business or learning how to more effectively market, I can help. Book a 15 minute free consultation with me to discuss your specific needs. Book Your Consult
When you're starting your voice over journey, there's a lot of information to process and a lot of very important decisions to make.
What should I coach with? Who produces quality demos? What equipment should I buy? What classes are worth it? What does it even look like to set up a small business? And the list goes on and on and on and on.
Another vital question is "who can I trust?"
Patrick Kirchner started his voice over journey in 2017. Along the way he's tried very hard to make the right investments and work with the right people to build a growing and successful business over time. It's working!
Now he's passing along what he's learned to help new voice actors starting out avoid some of the pitfalls that are often all too common.
CONNECT WITH PATRICK KIRCHNER
Patrick Kirchner Online - https://soundattention.com
Patrick Kirchner on X - https://x.com/sound_attention
Patrick Kirchner on LinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/in/soundattention
Patrick Kirchner on Instagram - https://instagram.com/sound_attention
Marc Scott on Instagram - @marcscott
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
How to Start Voice Over Without Losing Your Shirt Series
Article 1 - https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-start-voice-over-without-losing-your-shirt-part-1-kirchner
Article 2 - https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-start-voice-over-without-losing-your-shirt-part-2-kirchner
Article 3 - https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-start-voice-over-without-losing-your-shirt-part-3-kirchner
Voiceover Achiever by Celia Siegel - https://amzn.to/49aU9iX
A Message to Garcia - https://amzn.to/3wcMmCt
Gravy for the Brain USA - https://gravyforthebrain.com (use promo code PADDYCAKE)
RESOURCES FOR VOICE ACTORS
* The VOpreneur Guide to Testimonials
Visit https://vopreneur.com/testimonials
* Get an instant $25 credit when you sign up for VoiceZam
Visit https://voicezam.com/marcscott
* For voice over services:
Visit https://marcscottvoiceover.com
* Want VOpreneur Swag?
Visit https://teespring.com/stores/vopreneur
* Join the VOpreneur Facebook Group
Visit https://facebook.com/groups/vopreneur
EVERYDAY VOPRENEURS IN THIS EPISODE
* Thanks to "Uncle Roy" for production assistance!
Visit https://antlandproductions.com
* Thanks to Christy Harst for VO contributions!
Visit https://christyharst.com
* Thanks to Krysta Wallrauch for VO contributions!
Visit https://krystawallrauch.com
If you need guidance with your voice over business or learning how to more effectively market, I can help. Book a 15 minute free consultation with me to discuss your specific needs. Book Your Consult
Like them or not, contracts are part of the voice over business, especially when you think and work like a VOpreneur. It's in your best interests to know how to read them and be willing to respond to them when you see things you don't understand or don't like.
Voice Actor Lynn Norris, and her sister, Attorney Karen White, have come together to create a new course for voice actors designed to help them get over their fears of contracts and be more confident in dealing with them.
In this in depth interview they share plenty of great tips, tricks and knowledge every voice actor should understand.
Demystifying Contracts Course - Click Here
CONNECT WITH LYNN NORRIS
Lynn Norris Online - https://voicedbylynn.com
VA for VO - https://vaforvo.com
VA for VO on Instagram - https://instagram.com/vaforvo
VA for VO on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/va-for-vo
VA for VO on Facebook - https://facebook.com/vaforvo
CONNECT WITH KAREN WHITE
Karen White Online - https://messyiswonderful.net
Marc Scott on Instagram - @marcscott
RESOURCES FOR VOICE ACTORS
* The VOpreneur Guide to Testimonials
Visit https://vopreneur.com/testimonials
* Get an instant $25 credit when you sign up for VoiceZam
Visit https://voicezam.com/marcscott
* For voice over services:
Visit https://marcscottvoiceover.com
* Want VOpreneur Swag?
Visit https://teespring.com/stores/vopreneur
* Join the VOpreneur Facebook Group
Visit https://facebook.com/groups/vopreneur
EVERYDAY VOPRENEURS IN THIS EPISODE
* Thanks to "Uncle Roy" for production assistance!
Visit https://antlandproductions.com
* Thanks to Christy Harst for VO contributions!
Visit https://christyharst.com
* Thanks to Krysta Wallrauch for VO contributions!
Visit https://krystawallrauch.com
If you need guidance with your voice over business or learning how to more effectively market, I can help. Book a 15 minute free consultation with me to discuss your specific needs. Book Your Consult
At the beginning of 2020, Jennifer Clark was a stay-at-home mom with a dream to do voice over. A week before the pandemic hit, she booked her first paid voice over job.
Things moved quickly from there. More jobs. Big clients. Respected brands. Award nominations.
Along the way, one particular practice has been important to Jennifer, and it's the main reason I wanted to bring her on the show.
Jennifer has a #HappyJar, and by the time you're done listening to this conversation, I know you'll have one too.
Watch the #HappyJar video - https://www.instagram.com/p/C1pjuP0p0Qo
CONNECT WITH JENNIFER CLARK
Jennifer Clark Online - https://www.jennifersvoice.com
Jennifer Clark YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@jennifersvoice
Jennifer Clark LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-clark-vo/
Jennifer Clark Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jennifers.voice/
Jennifer Clark Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/jennifers.voiceVO
Marc Scott on Instagram - @marcscott
RESOURCES FOR VOICE ACTORS
* The VOpreneur Guide to Testimonials
Visit https://vopreneur.com/testimonials
* Get an instant $25 credit when you sign up for VoiceZam
Visit https://voicezam.com/marcscott
* For voice over services:
Visit https://marcscottvoiceover.com
* Want VOpreneur Swag?
Visit https://teespring.com/stores/vopreneur
* Join the VOpreneur Facebook Group
Visit https://facebook.com/groups/vopreneur
EVERYDAY VOPRENEURS IN THIS EPISODE
* Thanks to "Uncle Roy" for production assistance!
Visit https://antlandproductions.com
* Thanks to Christy Harst for VO contributions!
Visit https://christyharst.com
* Thanks to Krysta Wallrauch for VO contributions!
Visit https://krystawallrauch.com
If you need guidance with your voice over business or learning how to more effectively market, I can help. Book a 15 minute free consultation with me to discuss your specific needs. Book Your Consult
For many voice actors, the dream and goal is to turn a part-time passion into a full-time career. That can be a challenge when you've only got limited time to devote to your voice over business though.
For Bryson Carr, the solution was outsourcing. With a limited number of hours to give to voice over because of a day job, outsourcing aspects of his business to a virtual assistant allowed him to get more done and grow faster.
Be inspired by his story, and take some notes because the same thing may be the solution you've been looking for!
CONNECT WITH BRYSON CARR
NAVA - https://brysoncarr.com
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jbrysoncarr
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/brysoncarr
IMDb - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm10400455
Marc Scott on Instagram - @marcscott
RESOURCES FOR VOICE ACTORS
* The VOpreneur Guide to Testimonials
Visit https://vopreneur.com/testimonials
* Get an instant $25 credit when you sign up for VoiceZam
Visit https://voicezam.com/marcscott
* For voice over services:
Visit https://marcscottvoiceover.com
* Want VOpreneur Swag?
Visit https://teespring.com/stores/vopreneur
* Join the VOpreneur Facebook Group
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EVERYDAY VOPRENEURS IN THIS EPISODE
* Thanks to "Uncle Roy" for production assistance!
Visit https://antlandproductions.com
* Thanks to Christy Harst for VO contributions!
Visit https://christyharst.com
* Thanks to Krysta Wallrauch for VO contributions!
Visit https://krystawallrauch.com
If you need guidance with your voice over business or learning how to more effectively market, I can help. Book a 15 minute free consultation with me to discuss your specific needs. Book Your Consult
A.I. isn't coming to the voice over industry. It's already here. The challenge for voice actors now is, how will we engage and respond as a community and industry.
One of the organizations speaking on our behalf is NAVA (National Association of Voice Actors). They are deeply engrained in numerous conversations including with SAG/Aftra and various levels of government
In this wide-ranging interview, I speak with Tim Friedlander (NAVA Founder and President) and Carin Gilfry (NAVA Co-Founder and Vice President). We dive into what NAVA is doing, what voice actors need to know and understand about A.I. in our industry and also, how we, as a voice acting community can support NAVA in their ongoing efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
Getting to Know NAVA with Tim Friendlander - https://www.vopreneur.com/blog/188
How to Audition for Success with Carin Gilfry - https://www.vopreneur.com/blog/175
NAVA's Replica Agreement AMA - https://navavoices.org/2024/01/17/nava-zeke-alton-replica-studios-agreement-ama/
CONNECT WITH NAVA
NAVA - https://navavoices.org
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/NAVAVOICES/
Twitter - https://twitter.com/NAVAVOICES
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/navavoices
Brad Venable Fund - https://navavoices.org/brad-venable/
Marc Scott on Instagram - @marcscott
RESOURCES FOR VOICE ACTORS
* 12 Ways to Market Your Voice Over Demo
Visit https://vopreneur.com/12demotips
* Get an instant $25 credit when you sign up for VoiceZam
Visit https://voicezam.com/marcscott
* For voice over services:
Visit https://marcscottvoiceover.com
* Want VOpreneur Swag?
Visit https://teespring.com/stores/vopreneur
* Join the VOpreneur Facebook Group
Visit https://facebook.com/groups/vopreneur
EVERYDAY VOPRENEURS IN THIS EPISODE
* Thanks to "Uncle Roy" for production assistance!
Visit https://antlandproductions.com
* Thanks to Christy Harst for VO contributions!
Visit https://christyharst.com
* Thanks to Krysta Wallrauch for VO contributions!
Visit https://krystawallrauch.com
If you need guidance with your voice over business or learning how to more effectively market, I can help. Book a 15 minute free consultation with me to discuss your specific needs. Book Your Consult
Social media can be a very powerful marketing tool for voice actors. Imagine having access to global audiences for the grand price of... free! Not a bad deal, if you ask me.
With the start of the new year, I'm keeping an eye on new trends for social media in 2024. Things that could have an impact in how the platforms are used and how to we, as voice actors and marketers can get the most out of them.
In this episode I share five different trends to watch as well as a bonus trend if you stick around until the end. ;)
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
Marketing Trends for Voice Actors in 2024 - https://www.vopreneur.com/blog/241
CONNECT WITH MARC SCOTT
Marc Scott Voice Over - https://marcscottvoiceover.com
Voice Over Marketing Coaching - https://vopreneur.com
VOpreneur TV - https://youtube.com/@vopreneur
Marc Scott on Instagram - @marcscott
Marc Scott on X - https://x.com/marcscott
RESOURCES FOR VOICE ACTORS
* 12 Ways to Market Your Voice Over Demo
Visit https://vopreneur.com/12demotips
* Get an instant $25 credit when you sign up for VoiceZam
Visit https://voicezam.com/marcscott
* For voice over services:
Visit https://marcscottvoiceover.com
* Want VOpreneur Swag?
Visit https://teespring.com/stores/vopreneur
* Join the VOpreneur Facebook Group
Visit https://facebook.com/groups/vopreneur
EVERYDAY VOPRENEURS IN THIS EPISODE
* Thanks to "Uncle Roy" for production assistance!
Visit https://antlandproductions.com
* Thanks to Christy Harst for VO contributions!
Visit https://christyharst.com
* Thanks to Krysta Wallrauch for VO contributions!
Visit https://krystawallrauch.com
If you need guidance with your voice over business or learning how to more effectively market, I can help. Book a 15 minute free consultation with me to discuss your specific needs. Book Your Consult
As we head into the new year, and look to accomplish an entirely new list of goals, it's important to pay attention to where the industry is going, and what actions are the ones moving the needle. That includes in your self marketing efforts. Some strategies work better than others. Some tactics are more effective than others.
In this episode, I share five different marketing trends I'll be keeping an eye on in 2024, as I believe they'll all have an impact on the growth and success of my voice over business.
Oh, and stick around until the end, because I slipped a bonus trend in as well. :)
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
How to Master YouTube with Hunter Peterson https://www.vopreneur.com/blog/230
CONNECT WITH MARC SCOTT
Marc Scott Voice Over - https://marcscottvoiceover.com
Voice Over Marketing Coaching - https://vopreneur.com
VOpreneur TV - https://youtube.com/@vopreneur
Marc Scott on Instagram - @marcscott
Marc Scott on X - https://x.com/marcscott
RESOURCES FOR VOICE ACTORS
* 12 Ways to Market Your Voice Over Demo
Visit https://vopreneur.com/12demotips
* Get an instant $25 credit when you sign up for VoiceZam
Visit https://voicezam.com/marcscott
* For voice over services:
Visit https://marcscottvoiceover.com
* Want VOpreneur Swag?
Visit https://teespring.com/stores/vopreneur
* Join the VOpreneur Facebook Group
Visit https://facebook.com/groups/vopreneur
EVERYDAY VOPRENEURS IN THIS EPISODE
* Thanks to "Uncle Roy" for production assistance!
Visit https://antlandproductions.com
* Thanks to Christy Harst for VO contributions!
Visit https://christyharst.com
* Thanks to Krysta Wallrauch for VO contributions!
Visit https://krystawallrauch.com
If you need guidance with your voice over business or learning how to more effectively market, I can help. Book a 15 minute free consultation with me to discuss your specific needs. Book Your Consult
When it comes to A.I. and the voice over industry, there's a lot of fear. A lot of speculation. A lot of uncertainty. A lot of doubt. But there seems to be less hard data. Less actual information. Less real stories to back up all the fear, uncertainty and doubt.
A.I. is here, whether we like it or not. It's going to be better as well. But that doesn't mean it's time to pack your studio and sell it on eBay. I genuinely believe there's still ample opportunity for professional voice actors. I'm seeing evidence of that in my own business, where I continue to sign new clients regularly for many different types of voice over.
In this episode, I share the advice I've been giving to voice actors who are coming to me on a near daily basis, sometimes paralyzed in fear of what's happening and what's to come (which, to be clear, nobody ACTUALLY knows what's to come). I hope this advice will encourage you.
Hang in there and just #DoTheThing!
CONNECT WITH MARC SCOTT
Marc Scott Voice Over - https://marcscottvoiceover.com
Voice Over Marketing Coaching - https://vopreneur.com
VOpreneur TV - https://youtube.com/@vopreneur
Marc Scott on Instagram - @marcscott
Marc Scott on X - https://x.com/marcscott
RESOURCES FOR VOICE ACTORS
* 12 Ways to Market Your Voice Over Demo
Visit https://vopreneur.com/12demotips
* Get an instant $25 credit when you sign up for VoiceZam
Visit https://voicezam.com/marcscott
* For voice over services:
Visit https://marcscottvoiceover.com
* Want VOpreneur Swag?
Visit https://teespring.com/stores/vopreneur
* Join the VOpreneur Facebook Group
Visit https://facebook.com/groups/vopreneur
EVERYDAY VOPRENEURS IN THIS EPISODE
* Thanks to "Uncle Roy" for production assistance!
Visit https://antlandproductions.com
* Thanks to Christy Harst for VO contributions!
Visit https://christyharst.com
* Thanks to Krysta Wallrauch for VO contributions!
Visit https://krystawallrauch.com
If you need guidance with your voice over business or learning how to more effectively market, I can help. Book a 15 minute free consultation with me to discuss your specific needs. Book Your Consult
The 12 Voice Over Gifts of Christmas (#12VOGifts) is the most wonderful voice over contest of the year. In this episode, I share the story of how the contest came to be and how it's grown over the years to where we are today... with over $19,000 in prizes to giveaway!
Learn more about this years contest, who has donated prizes, and most importantly, how to get yourself entered, if you haven't done it already!
ENTER #12VOGifts
12 Voice Over Gifts of Christmas - https://vopreneur.com/12vogifts
12 Voice Over Gifts of Christmas Live Stream - https://www.youtube.com/live/BHfoyE1n2xI?si=ehD2OKBMSPLh4kRB
12 Voice Over Gifts of Christmas Event Page - https://fb.me/e/1rd2dXy58
Marc Scott on Instagram - @marcscott
RESOURCES FOR VOICE ACTORS
* 12 Ways to Market Your Voice Over Demo
Visit https://vopreneur.com/12demotips
* Get an instant $25 credit when you sign up for VoiceZam
Visit https://voicezam.com/marcscott
* For voice over services:
Visit https://marcscottvoiceover.com
* Want VOpreneur Swag?
Visit https://teespring.com/stores/vopreneur
* Join the VOpreneur Facebook Group
Visit https://facebook.com/groups/vopreneur
EVERYDAY VOPRENEURS IN THIS EPISODE
* Thanks to "Uncle Roy" for production assistance!
Visit https://antlandproductions.com
* Thanks to Christy Harst for VO contributions!
Visit https://christyharst.com
* Thanks to Krysta Wallrauch for VO contributions!
Visit https://krystawallrauch.com
If you need guidance with your voice over business or learning how to more effectively market, I can help. Book a 15 minute free consultation with me to discuss your specific needs. Book Your Consult
When I reached out to Sean Pratt, my goal was discuss audiobooks. A genre of voice over that I know nothing about and an entirely intimidated by. I expected to learn a few things, and uncover some helpful nuggets for podcast listeners who are in the space.
What I got instead, was a virtual acting master class that can be applied across basically any genre of voice over, including audiobooks. Yes, we discuss books and strategy and marketing and A.I. and all those things. But Sean went so much deeper and gave us so much more.
You're going to enjoy (and learn a lot) from this one!
CONNECT WITH SEAN PRATT
Sean Pratt - https://seanprattpresents.com
Sean Pratt on Instagram - https://instagram.com/sppresents
Sean Pratt on X / Twitter - https://twitter.com/sppresents
Sean Pratt on Facebook - https://facebook.com/sppresents
Marc Scott on Instagram - @marcscott
RESOURCES FOR VOICE ACTORS
* 12 Ways to Market Your Voice Over Demo
Visit https://vopreneur.com/12demotips
* Get an instant $25 credit when you sign up for VoiceZam
Visit https://voicezam.com/marcscott
* For voice over services:
Visit https://marcscottvoiceover.com
* Want VOpreneur Swag?
Visit https://teespring.com/stores/vopreneur
* Join the VOpreneur Facebook Group
Visit https://facebook.com/groups/vopreneur
EVERYDAY VOPRENEURS IN THIS EPISODE
* Thanks to "Uncle Roy" for production assistance!
Visit https://antlandproductions.com
* Thanks to Christy Harst for VO contributions!
Visit https://christyharst.com
* Thanks to Krysta Wallrauch for VO contributions!
Visit https://krystawallrauch.com
If you need guidance with your voice over business or learning how to more effectively market, I can help. Book a 15 minute free consultation with me to discuss your specific needs. Book Your Consult
With Black Friday / Cyber Monday right around the corner, perhaps you're going to be looking for some great deals on some new equipment to upgrade your studio. Or, maybe you'd like to add some new studio equipment to your Wish List for Santa?
In this episode, Jordan Reynolds offers up plenty of new gear for your consideration and he does it across multiple budget ranges as well. From microphones to interfaces and headphones to other fun gizmos and gadgets, you'll have plenty to go shopping for after this interview.
CONNECT WITH JORDAN REYNOLDS
Jordan Reynolds - https://jordanreynolds.com
Jordan Reynolds Courses - https://www.jordanreynolds.com/links
Jordan Reynolds on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jordansvoice
Jordan Reynolds on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/jordanreynolds
Jordan Reynolds on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordanreyn
Jordan Reynolds on X - https://twitter.com/jordanreyn
Jordan Reynolds on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@jordansvoice
Jordan Reynolds on Threads - https://www.threads.net/@jordansvoice
Marc Scott on Instagram - @marcscott
GEAR MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
MXL 990 - https://amzn.to/3ME7mri
AT875R - https://amzn.to/3ufPLPU
Rode NT1 5th Gen - https://amzn.to/3sxQThh
Shure KSM32 - https://amzn.to/46f7W5H
Roswell Pro Audio Mini K87 - https://amzn.to/46klPzj
MKH 416 - https://amzn.to/3G0Fc5X
TLM 103 - https://amzn.to/3QZOGVm
Lewitt 1040 - https://amzn.to/3ui4GsY
UAD Sphere LX - https://amzn.to/46l0eXE
Mogami XLR Cables - https://amzn.to/40D5Xqq
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Focusrite 2i2 - https://amzn.to/49FUaMc
Steinberg UR12 - https://amzn.to/49ApQ5I
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MicMute PPD - https://amzn.to/3MJNanD
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Logitech Brio 4K - https://amzn.to/47xlOZT
Behringer MICROMON MA400 - https://amzn.to/40CIQfV
ATH-M50x - https://amzn.to/3R1S4zc
Mini K87 - https://roswellproaudio.com/?aff=61
RESOURCES FOR VOICE ACTORS
* 12 Ways to Market Your Voice Over Demo
Visit https://vopreneur.com/12demotips
* Get an instant $25 credit when you sign up for VoiceZam
Visit https://voicezam.com/marcscott
* For voice over services:
Visit https://marcscottvoiceover.com
* Want VOpreneur Swag?
Visit https://teespring.com/stores/vopreneur
* Join the VOpreneur Facebook Group
Visit https://facebook.com/groups/vopreneur
EVERYDAY VOPRENEURS IN THIS EPISODE
* Thanks to "Uncle Roy" for production assistance!
Visit https://antlandproductions.com
* Thanks to Christy Harst for VO contributions!
Visit https://christyharst.com
* Thanks to Krysta Wallrauch for VO contributions!
Visit https://krystawallrauch.com
If you need guidance with your voice over business or learning how to more effectively market, I can help. Book a 15 minute free consultation with me to discuss your specific needs. Book Your Consult
Telephony is an often overlooked genre of voice over. Ok, so maybe it's not as fun or glamorous as video games or promo or animation. But it can actually be very lucrative. A nice foundational genre for your business to have consistent income landing in your bank account while you're pursuing some of those other genres.
Mention the the words telephony, IVR or on-hold messaging in the voice over world, and one name will come up nearly every time. That name is Liz de Nesnera. She is a master of this genre of voice over, even consulting with the GVAA on the telephony rates for the GVAA Rate Guide. In this interview, she delivers on Master Class on telephony, and makes a strong case for why it's a genre more of us should be considering.
CONNECT WITH LIZ DE NESNERA
Liz de Nesnera - https://hireliz.com
Liz de Nesnera on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hirelizvo
Liz de Nesnera on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizdenesnera
Liz de Nesnera on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCufCE174Uty4PYi1ZUQmEag
Liz de Nesnera on Facebook - https://facebook.com/liz.de.nesnera
Marc Scott on Instagram - @marcscott
RESOURCES FOR VOICE ACTORS
* 12 Ways to Market Your Voice Over Demo
Visit https://vopreneur.com/12demotips
* Get an instant $25 credit when you sign up for VoiceZam
Visit https://voicezam.com/marcscott
* For voice over services:
Visit https://marcscottvoiceover.com
* Want VOpreneur Swag?
Visit https://teespring.com/stores/vopreneur
* Join the VOpreneur Facebook Group
Visit https://facebook.com/groups/vopreneur
EVERYDAY VOPRENEURS IN THIS EPISODE
* Thanks to "Uncle Roy" for production assistance!
Visit https://antlandproductions.com
* Thanks to Christy Harst for VO contributions!
Visit https://christyharst.com
* Thanks to Krysta Wallrauch for VO contributions!
Visit https://krystawallrauch.com
If you need guidance with your voice over business or learning how to more effectively market, I can help. Book a 15 minute free consultation with me to discuss your specific needs. Book Your Consult
LOVE this podcast! Marc is an amazing voice actor and entrepreneur who has fine tuned the art of business & marketing to our industry.