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We have a special announcement! Chapter 2 is in the books. Stay tune for the next chapter!
We've all made mistakes at some point during our journey in voice over. Simon and Jeff shares some of the mistakes that they've made in the past and how they learned from it.
Do you get distracted when you're trying to focus on your voice over work? Don't worry! You're not alone. We'll share some of our own distractions and tips on how to prevent them from interfering with your work.
Simon and Jeff took a week off from the podcast, but they are back with some interesting stories.
It's our very first email question from a listener! A special shout out to Josh Gilholm. Josh question is about having a website. We share some insight on the importance of having a website.
Simon and Jeff interviewed one of founding members of Skyride Studios! Will Novy is here to talk about his new visual novel called "Neon Tide."
Check out their Kickstarter page and support their project!
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/skyridestudios/neon-tide-a-cyberpunk-visual-novel/description
What's going on with Simon and Jeff? They're trying to keep themselves busy! Tune in and find out what they've been doing.
*Simon is going to voice a character for a visual novel called "Neon Tide." Check out their Kickstarter page below and be a backer!"
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/skyridestudios/neon-tide-a-cyberpunk-visual-novel/description
When should I cut my losses? That is a great question! We'll discuss when you should cut your losses in order to further your voice over journey.
Breaking news! Simon recently decided to try out a pay-to-play site, and Jeff gives us an update on the auditions he received from his agent.
Simon and Jeff shares some of their favorite tools and software that they use for their voice over business.
Keep looking for gigs! Having an agent doesn't mean you should stop looking for gigs on your own. We talk about the importance of being proactive.
Always keep an eye out for any potential voice over work from places you've never expected to have voice over work to begin with. Simon and Jeff shares some of their own experience on finding voice over gigs.
It's great that you're auditioning, but don't be afraid to reach out to potential leads the old-fashioned way. We discuss the importance of chasing leads.
Simon and Jeff discuss the importance of following the specs of an audition. Don't change anything without permission!
Starting a voice over career is not easy. You need to remain focus and do the work. Don't forget to be a professional as well! Simon and Jeff talks about the importance of being a pro and making sure that you are doing the work.
The title says it all. Know your value as a voice actor!
Welcome to chapter 2 of our podcast! Start planning out your goals for this year. We'll share some our own goals for 2019.
Don't forget that your voiceover journey is also a business! What do I do when it comes to taxes? DBA, LLC, or S-corp? Our special guest this week is tax accountant extraordinaire Rosa Werden. She'll give you the rundown on things you should be aware of when you're filing taxes for your voiceover business,
Our discussion of Pay-To-Play-Sites continues! We'll share own experiences using these sites.
Backstage vs Actors Access. Should I pay the subscription fee for these sites? We'll share our own experiences with these two sites.
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