Atlanta Voiceover Studio

David Rosenthal is a voice actor, coach, casting director, and educator with over 25 years in the industry. As CEO of the Global Voice Acting Academy, he’s mentored talent and celebrities, guiding them to deliver powerful, authentic performances. His diverse career includes booking thousands of voice‑over jobs—commercials, narrations, documentaries—and voicing nearly 70 video games. The Global Voice Acting Academy or GVAA provides VO training and coaching, as well as the primary non-union voice over GVAA rate guide. *What We Cover In This Episode: * * How David Quit VO * How the GVAA Rate Guide Came to Be * VO Rates Explained * Walk Through an Example with David * Helpful Tool in Determining and Negotiating Rates (in addition to the GVAA Rate Guide) * AI/Synthetic Voice Rates Global Voice Acting Academy (https://globalvoiceacademy.com/) - The Rate Guide (https://globalvoiceacademy.com/gvaa-rate-guide-2/) - GVAA On-Demand (https://gvaaondemand.com/) (access the webinar mentioned in episode here) To see a visual clip of the GVAA Rate Guide, check out the Atlanta Voiceover Studio YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio Atlanta VO Studio Upcoming Training Find Your Voice with Daniel Ross (https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/what-we-offer-workshops-find-your-voice-workshop/) The Character of You Class (https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/what-we-offer-classes-the-character-of-you-class/) (Learn how to bring your authentic voice to scripts) Script Workout with Jill Perry (https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/what-we-offer-classes-vo-virtual-script-workout/) Audiobook Performance Class (https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/audiobook-performance-virtual-class/) CLICK HERE for 15% off a Voice123 Membership ($495 tier and up) - https://bit.ly/3uPpO8i Terms & Conditions - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CcYMkdLxWfbmwbvu-mwaurLNtWYVpIBgkJpOQTYLDwc/edit?usp=sharing Looking for a VO MENTOR? Check out our Mentorship Membership for just $25/month - https://www.provoiceovertraining.com/300-membership *LET’S CONNECT! * facebook.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio instagram.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio twitter.com/atlvostudio tiktok.com/@atlantavoiceoverstudio YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio Atlanta Voiceover Studio & ProVoiceoverTraining's Classes & Workshops www.AtlantaVoiceoverStudio.com www.ProVoiceoverTraining.com **Sign up for FREE weekly VO tips: https://bit.ly/AVSemail

Lance Kistler is a seasoned casting director and co-owner of KAMP Productions (a.k.a. KAMPcasting), operating across New York City and Metro Detroit. With over a decade of experience in commercial, film, voiceover, print, and talent casting, Lance has cast talent for major commercial clients: brands like McDonald’s, Geico, Verizon, Nissan, Bank of America, Bose, Disney + Whirlpool, Zaxby’s (with Brad Paisley), Toyota, Captain D’s, State Farm, Samsung, among many others. *In this Episode, we talk about: * * Misconceptions about voice over casting * How many final choices do clients want to hear + why * Mistakes voice actors make in auditions * Lance’s thoughts on AI Connect with Lance on LinkedIn HERE (https://www.linkedin.com/in/lance-kistler-70b48161/) Atlanta VO Studio Upcoming Training Find Your Voice with Daniel Ross (https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/what-we-offer-workshops-find-your-voice-workshop/) The Character of You Class (https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/what-we-offer-classes-the-character-of-you-class/) (Learn how to bring your authentic voice to scripts) Script Workout with Jill Perry (https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/what-we-offer-classes-vo-virtual-script-workout/) Character of You Workout with Steve Henderson (https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/what-we-offer-classes-character-of-you-virtual-workout/) Audiobook Performance Class (https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/audiobook-performance-virtual-class/) CLICK HERE for 15% off a Voice123 Membership ($495 tier and up) - https://bit.ly/3uPpO8i Terms & Conditions - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CcYMkdLxWfbmwbvu-mwaurLNtWYVpIBgkJpOQTYLDwc/edit?usp=sharing Looking for a VO MENTOR? Check out our Mentorship Membership for just $25/month - https://www.provoiceovertraining.com/300-membership *LET’S CONNECT! * facebook.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio instagram.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio twitter.com/atlvostudio tiktok.com/@atlantavoiceoverstudio YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio Atlanta Voiceover Studio & ProVoiceoverTraining's Classes & Workshops www.AtlantaVoiceoverStudio.com www.ProVoiceoverTraining.com **Sign up for FREE weekly VO tips: https://bit.ly/AVSemail

CAROLINE SLAUGHTER, award-winning filmmaker, podcaster, writer, director and voice actor. Most recently, Caroline wrote and directed Tom Slick: Mystery Hunter starring Owen Wilson, Sissy Spacek and Schuyler Fisk with script collaboration from Jeb Stuart (Die Hard, Vikings: Valhalla). Her iHeart podcast Astray debuted in the top 15 podcasts nationally. It is being developed into a documentary feature with Scout Productions and adapted by School of Humans into a scripted series written by Caroline. DONTAE HODGE is an Emmy-nominated Audio Engineer and Music Producer DonTaé's career highlights include multiple Audie Awards and an Emmy nomination for his work alongside Stacey Abrams. From designing immersive soundscapes for podcasts to engineering live productions and scoring music, his work reflects a passion for storytelling through sound. He has collaborated with some of the most recognized voices and brands in the industry, blending technical expertise with creative artistry. *In this Episode, we talk about: * * The Journey of the Tom Slick podcast * Finding YOUR voice through podcasting * What you can gain from podcasting, as a voice actor * Tool for streamlining the process Most efficient podcast setup for voice actors Podcast Recording Studios Best audio levels for podcasts Biggest audio mistakes in podcasting How to prep the guests audio Where to find sound effects and music for podcasts LINKS IN SHOW Descript (https://get.descript.com/e1w32km2pyg4) Riverside.fm (https://riverside.sjv.io/3JLMmB) FreeSound (https://freesound.org/) Epidemic Sound (https://www.epidemicsound.com/?_us=adwords_brand&_usx=10143944040_epidemic%20sound&utm_source=google&utm_medium=paidsearch&utm_campaign=brand_10143944040&utm_term=epidemic%20sound&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=10143944040&gbraid=0AAAAADk_3KkOlZ6bqvQyQNQXkqlriqWOS&gclid=CjwKCAjwx8nCBhAwEiwA_z__01B-AT2QaEdZLUOJZ4O_pkBR3wwrdCIEwNId2ahs0MVtvBnSC2nVehoCvakQAvD_BwE) Artist.io (https://artlist.io/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=14034774442&utm_content=125966024060&utm_term=artlist%20io&keyword=artlist%20io&ad=579783976994&matchtype=e&device=c&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=14034774442&gbraid=0AAAAACuwFJ31-aiE8u7aj7Al1ZZcHgb64&gclid=CjwKCAjwx8nCBhAwEiwA_z__0wqvGpnJDR0w7ywSoqNS4vsw7CJhgat8xXXFwX35i4MQY2MfSHh3RxoCoFsQAvD_BwE) Soundstripe (https://www.soundstripe.com/) Sign up for Caroline's Script Incubator Class HERE (https://www.carolineslaughter.com/script-incubator) Hire DonTae for Podcast Production Help - donzpressplay@gmail.com Listen to Caroline's Podcasts RACKET (Gold Club) - https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-racket-70360136/ ASTRAY - https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-astray-78114211/ TOM SLICK - https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-tom-slick-mystery-hunter-191766519/ Atlanta VO Studio Upcoming Training Intro to Animation Workshop (https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/what-we-offer-workshops-intro-to-animation-workshop/) Find Your Voice with Daniel Ross (https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/what-we-offer-workshops-find-your-voice-workshop/) The Character of You Class (https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/what-we-offer-classes-the-character-of-you-class/) (Learn how to bring your authentic voice to scripts) Script Workout with Jill Perry (https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/what-we-offer-classes-vo-virtual-script-workout/) Character of You Workout with Steve Henderson (https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/what-we-offer-classes-character-of-you-virtual-workout/) Audiobook Performance Class (https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/audiobook-performance-virtual-class/) CLICK HERE for 15% off a Voice123 Membership ($495 tier and up) - https://bit.ly/3uPpO8i Terms & Conditions - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CcYMkdLxWfbmwbvu-mwaurLNtWYVpIBgkJpOQTYLDwc/edit?usp=sharing Looking for a VO MENTOR? Check out our Mentorship Membership for just $25/month - https://www.provoiceovertraining.com/300-membership *LET’S CONNECT! * facebook.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio instagram.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio twitter.com/atlvostudio tiktok.com/@atlantavoiceoverstudio YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio Atlanta Voiceover Studio & ProVoiceoverTraining's Classes & Workshops www.AtlantaVoiceoverStudio.com www.ProVoiceoverTraining.com **Sign up for FREE weekly VO tips: https://bit.ly/AVSemail

George "The Tech" Whittam is a global authority on voice-over recording technology and tech support for voice actors. He is known for his expertise in studio design, equipment setup, and acoustic solutions for voice-over professionals. Whittam's company, GeorgeThe.Tech (https://georgethe.tech/avs), offers tech support, training, and engineering services. *In this Episode, we talk about: * * VO Home Studio/Recording Space * Can you DIY a VO Booth? * SPLURGE or SAVE? Interfaces, Mic Cables, Microphones, Headphones, Computers and DAWs * Source Connect 4 * Home Studio Challenges * Pasport VO - Small but Powerful Interface Get *10% * OFF George's Services HERE (https://georgethe.tech/avs) Share YOUR Home Studio Challenge HERE (https://forms.gle/cWYj5yyJ9WxgBN9V8) Want a CEntrance Pasport VO interface? Email George at: george@georgethe.tech Atlanta VO Studio Upcoming Training Learn Audacity with Larry Hudson (https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/what-we-offer-classes-learn-audacity-w-larry-hudson/) Find Your Voice with Daniel Ross (https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/what-we-offer-workshops-find-your-voice-workshop/) The Character of You Class (https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/what-we-offer-classes-the-character-of-you-class/) (Learn how to bring your authentic voice to scripts) Script Workout with Jill Perry (https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/what-we-offer-classes-vo-virtual-script-workout/) Character of You Workout with Steve Henderson (https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/what-we-offer-classes-character-of-you-virtual-workout/) CLICK HERE for 15% off a Voice123 Membership ($495 tier and up) - https://bit.ly/3uPpO8i Terms & Conditions - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CcYMkdLxWfbmwbvu-mwaurLNtWYVpIBgkJpOQTYLDwc/edit?usp=sharing Looking for a VO MENTOR? Check out our Mentorship Membership for just $25/month - https://www.provoiceovertraining.com/300-membership *LET’S CONNECT! * facebook.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio instagram.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio twitter.com/atlvostudio tiktok.com/@atlantavoiceoverstudio YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio Atlanta Voiceover Studio & ProVoiceoverTraining's Classes & Workshops www.AtlantaVoiceoverStudio.com www.ProVoiceoverTraining.com **Sign up for FREE weekly VO tips: https://bit.ly/AVSemail

Daniel Ross is best known as the third person to have ever officially voiced Donald Duck, beginning with Mickey and the Roadster Racers/Mickey Mouse Mixed-Up Adventures and other specials and shorts. He also won an Emmy for his work as Donald Duck. He has portrayed the voices of Lucky the Leprechaun for Lucky Charms Cereal, Starscream, Hound, and Mixmaster in Transformers: The Game. He additionally voices Gizmo and Stripe from the Gremlins franchise for the game MultiVersus. *In this Episode, we talk about: * * How he ended up voicing Donald Duck * The SURPRISING inspiration for developing Donald Duck’s voice * The audition process for Lucky the Leprechaun and Donald Duck * Advice if you get an audition for an ICONIC character * How to DO Donald Duck’s voice * How Danny DeVito lead to his biggest VO career ah-ha moment * Daniel’s advice and encouragement if you’re wanting an animation career Sign up for Daniel's ANIMATION WORKSHOP June 7th (https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/what-we-offer-workshops-find-your-voice-workshop/) *FOLLOW Daniel on Social @actordanielross * Atlanta VO Studio Upcoming Training Agent Rep Workshop (https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/what-we-offer-workshops-agent-rep-prep-workshop/) Monthly Script Workout with Jill Perry (https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/what-we-offer-classes-vo-virtual-script-workout/) Promo and Trailer Workshop with Richard Redfield (https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/what-we-offer-workshops-promo-trailer-workshop/) The Character of You Class (https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/what-we-offer-classes-the-character-of-you-class/) (Learn how to bring your authentic voice to scripts) CLICK HERE for 15% off a Voice123 Membership ($359 tier and up) - https://bit.ly/3uPpO8i Terms & Conditions - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CcYMkdLxWfbmwbvu-mwaurLNtWYVpIBgkJpOQTYLDwc/edit?usp=sharing Looking for a VO MENTOR? Check out our Mentorship Membership for just $25/month - https://www.provoiceovertraining.com/300-membership *LET’S CONNECT! * facebook.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio instagram.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio twitter.com/atlvostudio tiktok.com/@atlantavoiceoverstudio YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio Atlanta Voiceover Studio & ProVoiceoverTraining's Classes & Workshops www.AtlantaVoiceoverStudio.com www.ProVoiceoverTraining.com **Sign up for FREE weekly VO tips: https://bit.ly/AVSemail

Dr. Ragland is a licensed psychologist and is here to talk mental health in the voice over industry. She received her Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from Georgia State University. She is the Founder and CEO at GROW Counseling, GROW Counseling Network, and GROW Restored. GROW Counseling, a counseling and leadership development organization, assists individuals, couples, groups, and corporate teams to achieve their fullest life or career potential. With more than two decades of experience, Dr. Dickinson specializes in such clinical issues as addictions, crises, faith-based issues, leadership development, stress management, trauma, maximizing productivity, and vocational counseling. She works with a variety of clientele of various ages and backgrounds. GROW Counseling Network (GCN) operates in North America (serving the United States and Canada) and is composed of nearly 300 counselors and psychologists. GCN exists to help individuals and organizations become more resilient, learn to develop better coping skills, and begin to find meaning and joy through a variety of counseling services. *In this Episode, we talk about: * * How to ease nerves * Preventing comparison from hindering our VO journeys * What is a scarcity and abundance mentality * The key to not feeling overwhelmed and paralyzed in your career * How to maintain motivation * Why to celebrate wins in our career Learn more about Dr. Wendy and Grow Counseling HERE (https://growcounseling.com) Atlanta VO Studio Upcoming Training Podcasting for Voiceover Pros (https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/what-we-offer-workshops-podcasting-for-voiceover-pros-workshop/) Improv in VO (https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/what-we-offer-workshops-intro-to-improv-in-vo/) CLICK HERE for 15% off a Voice123 Membership ($359 tier and up) - https://bit.ly/3uPpO8i Terms & Conditions - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CcYMkdLxWfbmwbvu-mwaurLNtWYVpIBgkJpOQTYLDwc/edit?usp=sharing Looking for a VO MENTOR? Check out our Mentorship Membership for just $25/month - https://www.provoiceovertraining.com/300-membership *LET’S CONNECT! * facebook.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio instagram.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio twitter.com/atlvostudio tiktok.com/@atlantavoiceoverstudio YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio Atlanta Voiceover Studio & ProVoiceoverTraining's Classes & Workshops www.AtlantaVoiceoverStudio.com www.ProVoiceoverTraining.com **Sign up for FREE weekly VO tips: https://bit.ly/AVSemail

Paul Schmidt is a successful voice actor, community builder, and voiceover business coach. He's the creator of the VO Freedom Master Plan, the leading marketing program for voice actors, and the VO Pro Community, a private, global community for voice actors and audiobook narrators. Paul has been a voice actor for over 25 years. *In this Episode, we talk about: * * Paul's FAILED attempt at breaking into the VO business and how that helped him eventually find success * Direct Marketing * How to Know Your Value * Tips for Reaching out to VO Clients * VO Conference Tips * Two Books that have changed Paul's life Atlanta VO Studio Upcoming Training Podcasting for Voiceover Pros (https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/what-we-offer-workshops-podcasting-for-voiceover-pros-workshop/) Improv in VO (https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/what-we-offer-workshops-intro-to-improv-in-vo/) Animation & Video Games with Arianna Ratner (https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/what-we-offer-classes-acting-for-animation-and-video-games/) *Links Mentioned in This Episode: * VO Freedom Master Plan (https://vofreedommasterplan.com) VO Pro YouTube Channel (https://youtube.com/@vo-pro) Done For You VO Conference Calendar (https://welcome.vopro.pro/conference-calendar?_gl=1*whozb8*_ga*MTIwNTE2MjkyNi4xNzM5MzkyODE0*_ga_1JMW301KBV*MTczOTM5MjgxMy4xLjAuMTczOTM5MjgxNC4wLjAuMA..) VO Pro Website (https://vopro.pro) BOOKS Atomic Habits (https://amzn.to/4gDiJvt) by James Clear Go For No (https://amzn.to/40ZYlyW) by Richard Fenton and Andrea Waltz CLICK HERE for 15% off a Voice123 Membership ($359 tier and up) - https://bit.ly/3uPpO8i Terms & Conditions - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CcYMkdLxWfbmwbvu-mwaurLNtWYVpIBgkJpOQTYLDwc/edit?usp=sharing Looking for a VO MENTOR? Check out our Mentorship Membership for just $25/month - https://www.provoiceovertraining.com/300-membership Wanna do ANIMATION and VIDEO GAMES? Check out our class HERE (https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/what-we-offer-classes-acting-for-animation-and-video-games/) Learn more about VO Atlanta - https://www.voatlanta.me *LET’S CONNECT! * facebook.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio instagram.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio twitter.com/atlvostudio tiktok.com/@atlantavoiceoverstudio YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio Atlanta Voiceover Studio & ProVoiceoverTraining's Classes & Workshops www.AtlantaVoiceoverStudio.com www.ProVoiceoverTraining.com **Sign up for FREE weekly VO tips: https://bit.ly/AVSemail

Steven Goard is with CESD NY/LA. He's voiced national commercials for Cheerios, Gatorade, Hanes, CDC, Pfizer, Moderna, Mikes Hard Lemonade, Principal Financial & many more. He's also been the promo voice for the NBA, NHL, ESPN, and Fox Sports, & narrated documentaries for ID Discovery, The Discovery Channel & the American Battlefield Trust. Steven's also the voice of ‘LEM’ for Starry Soda™ by Pepsi® and Kang the Conqueror for Marvel Heroes Unite on the Australia Disney Wonder Cruise. In 2023, Steven created an animation series called The Uptown Chronicles. He breaks down how he went from idea to pitching! *In this Episode, we talk about: * * WHY create your own content * How creating your own content can help in YOUR voice over career * The CHALLENGES of creating your own animation * What Steven has LEARNED through the process See the TRAILER for The Uptown Chronicles HERE (https://theuptownchronicles.com/). CLICK HERE for 15% off a Voice123 Membership ($359 tier and up) - https://bit.ly/3uPpO8i Terms & Conditions - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CcYMkdLxWfbmwbvu-mwaurLNtWYVpIBgkJpOQTYLDwc/edit?usp=sharing Looking for a VO MENTOR? Check out our Mentorship Membership for just $25/month - https://www.provoiceovertraining.com/300-membership Wanna do ANIMATION and VIDEO GAMES? Check out our class HERE (https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/what-we-offer-classes-acting-for-animation-and-video-games/) Learn more about VO Atlanta - https://www.voatlanta.me *LET’S CONNECT! * facebook.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio instagram.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio twitter.com/atlvostudio tiktok.com/@atlantavoiceoverstudio YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio Atlanta Voiceover Studio & ProVoiceoverTraining's Classes & Workshops www.AtlantaVoiceoverStudio.com www.ProVoiceoverTraining.com **Sign up for FREE weekly VO tips: https://bit.ly/AVSemail

Tina Morasco is the head of VO casting at Sound & Fury but began her journey at William Morris, then ICM (International Creative Management). Not only is she a voice actor herself - if you’ve ever seen HGTV’s Love it or List it, she’s the voice but she’s also got on-camera credits including Jane The Virgin, Castle, Parks and Recreation, Two and a Half Men, Numb3rs, Boston Legal, CSI, Cold Case and many more. Today, in addition to being part of Sound & Fury, Tina offers voice over coaching and offers a video course called the Voiceover Library. *In this Episode, we talk about: * * Current state of the VO Industry * How can Voice Actors Stand Out * What is a GROUNDED, CONVERSATIONAL read? * Why doesn't the FINISHED spot sound like what they asked for in the AUDITION? * What Casting Wishes Voice Actors Understood * How to coach with Tina GET 15% OFF Tina's Coaching with The Library Video Course https://www.tinamorascocoaching.com/voiceoverlibrary ** CODE: **AVS15 CLICK HERE for 15% off a Voice123 Membership ($359 tier and up) - https://bit.ly/3uPpO8i Terms & Conditions - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CcYMkdLxWfbmwbvu-mwaurLNtWYVpIBgkJpOQTYLDwc/edit?usp=sharing *LET’S CONNECT! * facebook.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio instagram.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio twitter.com/atlvostudio tiktok.com/@atlantavoiceoverstudio YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio Atlanta Voiceover Studio & ProVoiceoverTraining's Classes & Workshops www.AtlantaVoiceoverStudio.com www.ProVoiceoverTraining.com **Sign up for FREE weekly VO tips: https://bit.ly/AVSemail

Every voice actor has their own journey. Hear from 6 different voice actors that trained at Atlanta Voiceover Studio and are now working. We talk about the challenges, the wins, the lessons learned and hope their individual, unique journeys inspire and encourage you. *PODCAST GUESTS: * - Keenan Reddish Website (https://voiceactor.com/site/Kreddd) Sanya Simmons Website (https://sanyasimmons.com) Micah Caldwell Website (micahonmic.com) Lauren McDowell Linktree (https://linktr.ee/laurenmcdowell98) Kurt Gray VO examples (https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ZJqnIVu6jA8fWH1TF9Utyz7PcnwAKdCw?usp=sharing) Cara Leighty Website (http://www.caraleighty.com/) CLICK HERE for 15% off a Voice123 Membership ($359 tier and up) - https://bit.ly/3uPpO8i Terms & Conditions - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CcYMkdLxWfbmwbvu-mwaurLNtWYVpIBgkJpOQTYLDwc/edit?usp=sharing *LET’S CONNECT! * facebook.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio instagram.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio twitter.com/atlvostudio tiktok.com/@atlantavoiceoverstudio YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio Atlanta Voiceover Studio & ProVoiceoverTraining's Classes & Workshops www.AtlantaVoiceoverStudio.com www.ProVoiceoverTraining.com **Sign up for FREE weekly VO tips: https://bit.ly/AVSemail

Ben Gottdiener is CEO of Narrativ.ai, graduate of Columbia University and previous deal team Associate with Bain Capital’s Partnership Strategies Fund. Narrativ's mission is to be the "marketplace for advertisers to license talent audio AI likenesses." Narrativ just entered into a major agreement with SAG-AFTRA as part of its commitment to using only AI that has been "ethically trained." *In the podcast episode, we talk about: * * What IS Narrativ.ai + How Voice Actors Can Use it for Passive Income * Ethically Trained AI * Details of the SAG Agreement with Narrativ * Can Non-Union Voice Actors Join? * How to Make Narrativ.ai work for you Follow Narrativ.Ai and Learn More Narrativ.ai Website (https://narrativ.ai) Narrativ on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/narrativai/) Narrativ on Tiktok (https://www.tiktok.com/@narrativai) Narrativ on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@narrativai) Narrativ on Linkedin (https://www.linkedin.com/company/narrativ-inc/?viewAsMember=true) CLICK HERE for 15% off a Voice123 Membership ($359 tier and up, for first-time members) - https://bit.ly/3uPpO8i Terms & Conditions - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CcYMkdLxWfbmwbvu-mwaurLNtWYVpIBgkJpOQTYLDwc/edit?usp=sharing *LET’S CONNECT! * facebook.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio instagram.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio twitter.com/atlvostudio tiktok.com/@atlantavoiceoverstudio YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio Atlanta Voiceover Studio & ProVoiceoverTraining's Classes & Workshops www.AtlantaVoiceoverStudio.com www.ProVoiceoverTraining.com **Sign up for FREE weekly VO tips: https://bit.ly/AVSemail

Rolf Veldman is CEO of Voice123, the world’s first and largest online marketplace for professional voice actors. At Voice123, Rolf spearheads a widely diverse and fully remote team that has set itself the task of crafting the future of the voiceover industry. In this podcast, we talk about - The Voice Authenticity Initiative (FAQs HERE (https://voice123.com/thebooth/about-voice123s-voice-authenticity-initiative/#:~:text=Voice123's%20Voice%20Authenticity%20Initiative,their%20datasets%20and%20audio%20files.)) - Low paying TTS/synthetic voice opportunities on V123 - How the V123 algorithm works and why - Current buyer challenges - What sets apart people booking more on V123 - Waitlist for V123 premium - What makes V123 better than other online casting platforms Learn more about Voice123's Voice Authenticity Initiative HERE (https://voice123.com/thebooth/voice-credentials-audio-security/) CLICK HERE for 15% off a Voice123 Membership ($359 tier and up, for first-time members) - https://bit.ly/3uPpO8i Terms & Conditions - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CcYMkdLxWfbmwbvu-mwaurLNtWYVpIBgkJpOQTYLDwc/edit?usp=sharing *LET’S CONNECT! * facebook.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio instagram.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio twitter.com/atlvostudio tiktok.com/@atlantavoiceoverstudio YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio Atlanta Voiceover Studio & ProVoiceoverTraining's Classes & Workshops www.AtlantaVoiceoverStudio.com www.ProVoiceoverTraining.com **Sign up for FREE weekly VO tips: https://bit.ly/AVSemail

Brandon Rochon is the Chief Creative Officer (CCO) at HZ Ad Agency. He moved to Atlanta a couple years back from Los Angeles where he was CEO and chief creative officer at Kastner & Partners, heading up creative for the shop’s longtime partner Red Bull. He joined independent Atlanta agency Hothouse as its executive vice president, head of creative and is now at HZ. He has worked with some of the biggest brands, including leading the Samsung account for Leo Burnett, Coca-Cola for Ogilvy Paris and working with Absolut Vodka, McDonalds, PlayStation, Heineken and Nissan at TBWA\Paris. *In the podcast episode, we talk about: * * The 5 P’s in Advertising and how knowing them can help in your script analysis * Ad Agency’s view of AI and using it in voice over * What role the VO plays in commercials * What a “natural, authentic voice” means, from an agency perspective * The life cycle of an ad and where VO fits CLICK HERE for 15% off a Voice123 Membership ($359 tier and up, for first-time members) - https://bit.ly/3uPpO8i Terms & Conditions - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CcYMkdLxWfbmwbvu-mwaurLNtWYVpIBgkJpOQTYLDwc/edit?usp=sharing *LET’S CONNECT! * facebook.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio instagram.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio twitter.com/atlvostudio tiktok.com/@atlantavoiceoverstudio YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio Atlanta Voiceover Studio & ProVoiceoverTraining's Classes & Workshops www.AtlantaVoiceoverStudio.com www.ProVoiceoverTraining.com **Sign up for FREE weekly VO tips: https://bit.ly/AVSemail

Arianna Ratner is a voice actress known for video games, animation, promo, TV affiliate and creature sounds. Growing up in LA with a voice acting and art-centric family, Arianna grew up acting and performing. You can hear her on video games like World of Warcraft, Fallout 76, as Mimic Octopus in Baby Shark as well as on the Jumpin Jellyfish and Avatar Flight of Passage rides at California Adventures and Disney World. Arianna also leads a 3-week Animation and Video Game virtual class with Atlanta Voiceover Studio. (https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/what-we-offer-classes-acting-for-animation-and-video-games/) *In this episode, we talk about: * * What it was like growing up in an artistic, and voice over focused family * What it takes to “make it” these days in animation and video games * How the ability to do creature and baby sounds can help your VO career * Where Arianna sees video games and animation going in the next 5-10 years * What people get wrong about an animation/video game career *Follow Arianna on - * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ariannaratner/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ariannaratnervo FB: https://www.facebook.com/ariannaratnervo Sign up for Arianna's Animation and Video Game Class: https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/what-we-offer-classes-acting-for-animation-and-video-games/ CLICK HERE for 15% off a Voice123 Membership ($359 tier and up) - https://bit.ly/3uPpO8i Terms & Conditions - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CcYMkdLxWfbmwbvu-mwaurLNtWYVpIBgkJpOQTYLDwc/edit?usp=sharing *LET’S CONNECT! * facebook.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio instagram.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio twitter.com/atlvostudio tiktok.com/@atlantavoiceoverstudio YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio Atlanta Voiceover Studio & ProVoiceoverTraining's Classes & Workshops www.AtlantaVoiceoverStudio.com www.ProVoiceoverTraining.com **Sign up for FREE weekly VO tips: https://bit.ly/AVSemail

Robert Sciglimpaglia is a voice actor, actor, producer, lawyer, author of Voice Over Legal and won the case for Bev Standing when she went against Tiktok for using her voice. *In this episode, we talk about: * - The case against Tiktok by Bev Standing - What to do if you think your voice has been cloned - Red flags to look out for in AI/Synthetic Voice contracts - Is the NAVA AI rider enforceable? - When interviewing with a synthetic voice company, what questions should you ask? - Do email agreements stand as contracts? - Should voice talent copyright and/or trademark their VO business name and/or slogan? - The one thing you should be doing when signing contracts and NDAs - Is there a way to avoid getting audited? - Biggest legal career suicides for voice actors - What are the copyright laws for demos? To contact Robert: https://ctworkerscompattorney.com Robert's Legal Advice Membership: https://www.attyondemand.com To read about Paul Lehrman whose voice was cloned without consent that we mention in the episode: https://www.cnn.com/2024/05/17/tech/voice-actors-ai-lawsuit-lovo CLICK HERE for 15% off a Voice123 Membership ($359 tier and up) - https://bit.ly/3uPpO8i Terms & Conditions - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CcYMkdLxWfbmwbvu-mwaurLNtWYVpIBgkJpOQTYLDwc/edit?usp=sharing *LET’S CONNECT! * facebook.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio instagram.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio twitter.com/atlvostudio tiktok.com/@atlantavoiceoverstudio YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio Atlanta Voiceover Studio & ProVoiceoverTraining's Classes & Workshops www.AtlantaVoiceoverStudio.com www.ProVoiceoverTraining.com **Sign up for FREE weekly VO tips: https://bit.ly/AVSemail

This is the audio version of our email newsletter entitled, "Agent Questions and Answers," for Monday June 24th. Click HERE (https://bit.ly/AVSemail) to subscribe to the newsletter. Thanks so much to Danielle for her questions and to Jeffrey Umberger for answering them! If you have a voice over question, email: Heidi@AtlantaVoiceoverStudio.com *Learn more and sign up below - * AVS Classes (https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/what-we-offer-classes/) AVS Workshops (https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/what-we-offer-workshops/) AVS Monthly Script Workout (https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/services/what-we-offer-voiceover-practice/) Home Studio Help (https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/what-we-offer-home-studio-set-up/) Demos (https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/what-we-offer-demos/) VO Business, Branding and Marketing Course (https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/services/what-we-offer-business-branding-marketing-course/) On-Demand Voice Over Training Video Courses (www.ProVoiceoverTraining.com)

This is the audio version of our email newsletter entitled, "What Sea Sponges have to do with Voice Over?," for Monday June 17th. Click HERE (https://bit.ly/AVSemail) to subscribe to the newsletter. Adam Grant, in his book Hidden Potential, talks about what we can learn from Sea Sponges. How they are able to survive and thrive in the worst circumstances. I share how those lessons can help us in voice over. Two books referenced: Atomic Habits by James Clear (https://amzn.to/3WkOhzT) Hidden Potential by Adam Grant (https://amzn.to/3JFweNe) *Learn more and sign up below - * AVS Classes (https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/what-we-offer-classes/) AVS Workshops (https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/what-we-offer-workshops/) AVS Monthly Script Workout (https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/services/what-we-offer-voiceover-practice/) Home Studio Help (https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/what-we-offer-home-studio-set-up/) Demos (https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/what-we-offer-demos/) VO Business, Branding and Marketing Course (https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/services/what-we-offer-business-branding-marketing-course/) On-Demand Voice Over Training Video Courses (www.ProVoiceoverTraining.com)

Anne Ganguzza has been a leader in the VO industry for almost 2 decades. She is an award winning demo producer, coach, talent, host of the VO Boss podcast and created a monthly group called VO Peeps. *In this episode, we talk about * - What makes a great teacher - The biggest challenge Anne sees with VO students - What we can learn from American Idol - Did Anne ever think of quitting? - How do we lean into growth To listen to PART 1, where we focus on E-Learning, check out Ep 69 - https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.fireside.fm/68 Learn more about Anne and her coaching - https://www.anneganguzza.com CLICK HERE for 15% off a Voice123 Membership ($359 tier and up) - https://bit.ly/3uPpO8i Terms & Conditions - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CcYMkdLxWfbmwbvu-mwaurLNtWYVpIBgkJpOQTYLDwc/edit?usp=sharing *LET’S CONNECT! * facebook.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio instagram.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio twitter.com/atlvostudio tiktok.com/@atlantavoiceoverstudio YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio Atlanta Voiceover Studio & ProVoiceoverTraining's Classes & Workshops www.AtlantaVoiceoverStudio.com www.ProVoiceoverTraining.com **Sign up for FREE weekly VO tips: https://bit.ly/AVSemail

Anne Ganguzza has been a leader in the VO industry for almost 2 decades. She is an award winning demo producer, coach, talent, host of the VO Boss podcast and created a monthly group called VO Peeps. In this episode, we talk about: - The evolution of E-Learning - Where most of the E-Learning opportunities are - A misconception people have about E-Learning - What makes a great E-Learning Voice Talent - How AI will impact E-Learning - The Standard for E-Learning Demos Check out EP #69 for Part 2 of my interview with Anne where we touch on more of the business aspects of VO. Check out Anne Ganguzza's website for her coaching and demos: https://www.anneganguzza.com Listen to her VO Boss podcast: https://www.voboss.com CLICK HERE for 15% off a Voice123 Membership ($359 tier and up) - https://bit.ly/3uPpO8i Terms & Conditions - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CcYMkdLxWfbmwbvu-mwaurLNtWYVpIBgkJpOQTYLDwc/edit?usp=sharing *LET’S CONNECT! * facebook.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio instagram.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio twitter.com/atlvostudio tiktok.com/@atlantavoiceoverstudio YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio Atlanta Voiceover Studio & ProVoiceoverTraining's Classes & Workshops www.AtlantaVoiceoverStudio.com www.ProVoiceoverTraining.com **Sign up for FREE weekly VO tips: https://bit.ly/AVSemail

This is the audio version of our email newsletter entitled, "Dropped from your VO Agent! Now What?," for Monday May 27th. Click HERE (https://bit.ly/AVSemail) to subscribe to the newsletter. A VO talent just emailed me and said she was dropped from her VO agent after 10 years! What do you do in this situation? I share three things to do + some of my biggest moments of rejection in my career. Need help learning a DAW (editing software) or with your Home Studio? Check out our Adobe Audition, Audacity, Pro Tools and other Home Studio resources HERE: https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/what-we-offer-home-studio-set-up/ *Learn more and sign up below - * AVS Classes (https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/what-we-offer-classes/) AVS Workshops (https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/what-we-offer-workshops/) AVS Monthly Script Workout (https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/services/what-we-offer-voiceover-practice/) Home Studio Help (https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/what-we-offer-home-studio-set-up/) Demos (https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/what-we-offer-demos/) VO Business, Branding and Marketing Course (https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/services/what-we-offer-business-branding-marketing-course/) On-Demand Voice Over Training Video Courses (www.ProVoiceoverTraining.com)