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Everyday VOpreneur® with Marc ScottAudio Description: A Niche Many VO's Haven't Considered with Cynthia De PandoInside the World of Described Video: A Voice Actor’s Niche You’ve Never Considered with Cynthia DePando
Most voice actors focus on commercial, corporate, or video game work — but what about the niches almost nobody is talking about? Today’s episode takes you deep inside one of the most overlooked, underserved, and surprisingly meaningful genres in voice over: described video (also known as audio description).
Joining Marc is award-winning voice actor Cynthia De Pando, who has carved out a successful career in this highly specialized niche, narrating projects for Netflix, major films like Wicked, animated...
2025-11-2751 minEveryday VOpreneur® with Marc ScottWho's Pushing You: Why Voice Actors Need People Who Challenge ThemVoice over can be a lonely business. We spend our days in booths, often on our own, only seeing the outside world through social media notifications and email threads. B
ut success rarely happens in isolation. It happens when we’re pushed, directly or indirectly, by the people around us.
In this episode, Marc shares the honest story behind a question that’s been fueling his own business lately: Who’s pushing you?
From watching Mike Pongracz and Matt Fogarty dominate the commercial breaks during the World Series, to working with coach Brad Hyland...
2025-11-2023 minEveryday VOpreneur® with Marc ScottMobile Studio Hacks: Recording VO from the Road with Jay PrestonWhether you’re prepping for holiday bookings or staying mobile between gigs, travel-recording as a voice actor doesn’t have to be messy.
In this episode, Marc Scott sits down with Jay Preston to uncover how he and his wife log months on the road, set up portable “pillow-fort” booths, and still deliver broadcast-quality voice work from hotels, cars, Airbnbs, and highways.
Learn how to:
Build a mobile VO booth using blankets, frames & sound blankets
Use tools like Source Connect 4 and reliable hotspots to connect from anywhere
Match your home-stu...
2025-11-1355 minEveryday VOpreneur® with Marc ScottShould Voice Actors Give Voices.com Another Chance with Gina ScarpaFor years, Voices.com has been one of the most polarizing platforms in the voice over industry. Some voice actors swear by it. Others swear at it.
In this episode of Everyday VOpreneur, Marc Scott sits down with voice actor, coach, and Top Talent on Voices.com, Gina Scarpa, for an honest, no-holds-barred conversation about what the platform is really like in 2025.
They dig into the controversial history, talk transparently about commissions and “managed services,” and explore what’s changed—plus what still needs work. Gina also shares actionable strategies for optimizing your profile, mastering the algo...
2025-11-061h 10Everyday VOpreneur® with Marc ScottHow Monsters Get Their Voices: Inside the World of Creature VO with Sébastien CroteauMost voice actors dream about performing in a video game — but few imagine themselves as the monster.
In this episode, Marc Scott sits down with Sébastien Croteau, founder of The Monster Factory, who’s brought to life hundreds of creatures across franchises like Guardians of the Galaxy, Star Wars, and Genshin Impact.
Sébastien explains the art of vocal stunt performance, how to train for vocal distortion safely, and the anatomy behind creating believable screams, roars, and grunts that won’t destroy your voice.
You’ll discover:
How Sébastien built a nic...
2025-10-301h 06Everyday VOpreneur® with Marc ScottFinish the Year Strong: 4 Marketing Pillars for Voice Actors in Q4 with Marc ScottIt’s go-time in the fourth quarter! In this episode, Marc Scott breaks down the four key areas voice actors need to focus on to finish the year strong and build momentum for January.
You’ll learn how to:
Expand your pipeline through consistent outreach
Turn prospects into clients with effective follow-up
Stay visible and top of mind using social media
Use reflection to measure what’s working and what’s not
If you’ve struggled to keep your marketing consistent or you’re ready to make the most of...
2025-10-1624 minEveryday VOpreneur® with Marc ScottWhy Your Audition Isn't Booking; Insights from Casting Pro Mary Lynn WissnerIf you’ve been sending in auditions and hearing nothing but crickets, this episode is for you.
Veteran casting director Mary Lynn Wissner joins Marc Scott to break down what casting pros are really listening for—and what causes them to hit delete in the first five seconds.
Mary Lynn has spent more than three decades casting voice over talent for top brands like Disney, DreamWorks, Hallmark Channel, HGTV, and History Channel.
In this conversation, she shares audition red flags, commercial trends, and the new rules of self-direction in a world shaped by TikT...
2025-10-0958 minEveryday VOpreneur® with Marc ScottFrom First Audition to 150+ Game Credits: The Truth About Video Game VO with Ian RussellHow do you go from your very first voice over audition to booking more than 150 game credits AND get multiple award nominations and award wins?
In this episode of the Everyday VOpreneur Podcast, Ian Russell pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to succeed in video game VO.
Together, Marc and Ian dig into:
Why indie games can lead to big career breakthroughs
How awards and nominations create credibility with developers
The mindset and daily hustle that sustain long-term success
The importance of improv, intuition...
2025-10-021h 07Everyday VOpreneur® with Marc ScottWant More Reach on LinkedIn? Do This Instead with Marc ScottAre you posting on LinkedIn and feeling like no one sees it? You’re not alone. But a new study from Buffer reveals clear data on what actually works — and how often you really need to post to get results.
In this solo episode, I break down the numbers and show you:
Why once-a-week posting just doesn’t cut it
What happens when you post 2–5x per week
Why carousels outperform everything
How to beat the LinkedIn algorithm and actually get seen
What types of content work best for...
2025-09-2530 minEveryday VOpreneur® with Marc ScottCracking the Code on Voice123 How to Be Found and Book More Work with Nikki SchwartzVoice123 can feel like a mystery. Is it auditions… or search?
In this episode, Marc Scott talks with Nikki Schwartz (Online Casting Optimizer) about the search side of Voice123—how buyers really find talent, why clips beat compilation demos, and how to keyword/tag your samples so you show up for the work you want.
You’ll hear:
The two Voice123 algorithms (auditions vs. search)
Why variety of samples matters more than sheer volume
How to write your “About” section so it actually helps you get found
Why keywor...
2025-09-0453 minEveryday VOpreneur® with Marc ScottVoice Over Marketing Reset | 30 Day Challenge to Rebuild MomentumMy voice over business took a hit in 2025. Between trade concerns, a slowing economy, and summer chaos, I found myself feeling frustrated and stuck.
So I did the only thing that made sense… I hit the reset button.
I’m launching a 30-Day Marketing Challenge — not just for you, but for me. Because I need this too. I need momentum. I need consistency. I need to reconnect with what I can control.
In this episode, I share:
• Why my business slowed down (and what I’m doing about it)
• The #1 strat...
2025-08-2822 minEveryday VOpreneur® with Marc ScottVoice Over Business Strategy: How to Focus When Everything Feels Urgent with Robert StarlingIn this episode of the Everyday VOpreneur Podcast, voice actor Robert Starling asks a crucial voiceover business strategy question: How do you prioritize when everything feels urgent?
Marc Scott shares real-world advice on time blocking, focusing on what moves the needle, and identifying high-ROI tasks like direct marketing and strategic social media.
Whether you’re juggling auditions, fixing your website, or battling perfectionism, this conversation delivers clarity.
Learn how to reduce overwhelm, leverage LinkedIn more efficiently, and build a VO business that doesn’t consume your life.
Don’t miss these powerf...
2025-08-2129 minEveryday VOpreneur® with Marc ScottStuck Between VO Genres? Here’s How to Choose the Right One with Bradley HellerStuck between VO genres like audiobooks and commercial work?
In this episode of the Summer Series, voice actor Bradley Heller joins Marc Scott to explore how to choose the right path without spreading yourself too thin.
Discover practical strategies for managing your time, marketing smarter (not harder), and building a schedule around genres that align with your strengths and income goals.
Whether you’re starting out or pivoting in your voiceover journey, this episode gives you the tools to evaluate your niche, find balance, and grow your VO career with intention.
CONNECT WI...
2025-08-1426 minEveryday VOpreneur® with Marc ScottHow to Create Scroll-Stopping Content as a Voice Actor with Megan BuntingScroll-stopping content is the key to standing out as a voice actor online.
In this episode of the Everyday VOpreneur Summer Series, Marc Scott and Megan Bunting dive into smart, creative ways to showcase your voice over work through engaging content.
Whether it’s breaking down your demo into compelling clips, adding storytelling to your posts, or producing docushort videos, you’ll learn how to make content that actually captures attention... and books work.
CONNECT WITH MEGAN BUNTING
🖱️ Megan Bunting Website - https://meganbunting.com
🖱️ Megan Bunting on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/i...
2025-08-0724 minEveryday VOpreneur® with Marc ScottHow Voice Actors Can Find New Clients at Industry Conferences with Cameron PfisterGo where your buyers are!
Voice Actors love attending conferences in our own industry, but have you ever thought about attending a conference in your buyers industry?
Marc Scott chats with Cameron Pfister about smart, strategic ways voice actors can market themselves outside the typical VO bubble.
Discover practical in-person networking tips, how to talk to buyers, what kind of swag makes you unforgettable, and the best follow-up strategy after a conference.
Whether you’re headed to a medical trade show, a labor union expo, or a local business summit, this ep...
2025-07-3119 minEveryday VOpreneur® with Marc ScottFinding Your Place in Voiceover: Real Talk for Emerging Talent with Nessa RabinFinding your place in voice over isn’t always straightforward — especially when it feels like everyone is doing what you do.
In this episode of the Everyday VOpreneur podcast, Marc Scott sits down with voice actor Nessa Rabin for a raw, honest conversation about navigating the early stages of a voice over career.
From dealing with overwhelming niche choices to overcoming mindset traps and following your passion, this is real talk for emerging talent.
Discover why your unique background matters more than trends, how to create opportunities when doors don’t open, and how to...
2025-07-2422 minEveryday VOpreneur® with Marc ScottEmail Marketing Limits? How VOpreneurs Can Avoid Spam Filters with C.J. MerrittEmail marketing for voice actors can be a game-changer—or a spam trigger.
In this episode of the Everyday VOpreneur Podcast, C.J. Merritt asks what happens when Gmail flags your outreach as spam.
Marc Scott breaks down how automated sequences like those in Nimble can lead to delivery issues and what you can do to fix them.
Learn how to stagger send times, rotate subject lines, and boost your email deliverability with Google Workspace.
Plus, get practical tips on keeping your CRM clean and compliant so you don’t burn your...
2025-07-1718 minEveryday VOpreneur® with Marc ScottBranding for Voice Actors: Is It Worth the Investment?“What is branding worth, and when does the ROI make sense?”
Have you ever asked that question or pondered whether or not it's time to work on your brand, or invest in your brand? That's exactly where Susan Hohman is right now. Trying to decide if it's worth it. She came looking for advice and Marc Scott has a few tips for her.
🎙️ From Marc’s quirky Dr. Pepper hat branding to building consistent visual identities, they dive into:
How brand associations (like Marc = Dr. Pepper & barbecue) can boost recognition
The evolution of yo...
2025-07-1018 minEveryday VOpreneur® with Marc ScottSave Time & Earn More: Smart Outsourcing Tips for Voice ActorsDo you ever feel buried in marketing, admin, and editing tasks—and wonder what you should be doing instead? In this episode, Marc Scott breaks down how to identify which voice over tasks to outsource, why some of the best candidates are the ones you do well but don’t need to do yourself, and where to find help within or outside the VO industry.
🎙️ Learn how to:
Prioritize what only you can do (studio work, client calls, creative sessions)
Recognize tasks you procrastinate on—because they often hold the key to progress
Ca...
2025-07-0320 minEveryday VOpreneur® with Marc ScottVoice Actor Niches How to Narrow Down & Find Your Sweet SpotWhere does my voice fit? How can I niche down?
That's the question Patricia Brayley has for Marc Scott in this Summer Series episode of the podcast.
Patricia wanted to dig into choosing the perfect voiceover niche—from wellness and luxury to e‑learning and leadership training. I offer up a bunch of helpful tips and advice—plus practical steps like:
• Brainstorming without limits 🧠
• Leveraging existing skills and past experience
• Positioning yourself with credibility for high‑end brands
• Balancing niche outreach with steady corporate work
Whether you’re a ne...
2025-06-2620 minEveryday VOpreneur® with Marc ScottHow to Handle Unsubscribes in Email Marketing Like a Pro with GM HakimIn this episode, we explore the best strategies for handling unsubscribes in your email marketing efforts without damaging future opportunities.
GM Hakim was looking for some advice on what to do when a prospect unsubscribes from an email sequence. Marc Scott breaks down how to interpret unsubscribe signals, why they’re not always a rejection, and how to nurture leads outside the inbox.
You’ll learn mindset tips, social media engagement strategies, and smart practices for honoring unsubscribe requests while staying top of mind.
Whether you’re a freelancer, entrepreneur, or marketer, this conver...
2025-06-1917 minEveryday VOpreneur® with Marc ScottWhat Should Voice Actors Post on Social? Let’s Break It DownWhat should voice actors post on social? Let’s break it down! 🎙
In this episode, Marc Scott and Jay Jackson dive into the fears, challenges, and opportunities voice actors face when trying to share online. Whether you’re nervous about putting yourself out there, unsure what’s “worthy” of posting, or afraid of sounding like everyone else, this conversation gives you real strategies you can apply today.
We unpack the three key content pillars that can fuel your posts for a year — from personal stories, to lessons learned, to industry updates. If you want to show up authent...
2025-06-1222 minEveryday VOpreneur® with Marc ScottVoice Actors vs AI: How to Stay Ahead in 2025In this episode, we explore how voice actors staying ahead of AI is not just possible — it’s essential!
Marc Scott and Alexander Devrient dive deep into the challenges and opportunities voice artists face in a world where AI voices are rapidly improving.
Discover how acting skills, continuous training, and authentic human connection give you the edge.
Stay inspired, stay competitive, and learn why being a “human actor” still matters in 2025.
Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting out, this episode is packed with tips to help you thrive!
CONNECT...
2025-06-0520 minEveryday VOpreneur® with Marc ScottSmall Town, Big Dreams: Building a Voice Over Business in a Flyover State with Jessica TrinidadIn this inspiring episode, Marc Scott chat's with Jessica Trinidad, a powerhouse Latina voice actor who built a thriving voice over business — not from LA or NYC, but right from the heart of Iowa! 🌽✨
Jessica shares her journey from Los Angeles to Iowa, how she overcame the myth that “you have to be in a major city to succeed,” and how she built a client list that includes Ford, Wendy’s, and Cracker Barrel — all while staying deeply connected to her cultural roots.
🔥 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✅ How to build a successful VO career...
2025-05-2947 minEveryday VOpreneur® with Marc ScottWhy Voice Actors Must Master This One Mindset Shift to SucceedAs a voice actor, the most powerful marketing tool you might be missing?
The stories you tell yourself.
In this episode, I open up about a frustrating situation I experienced—four months and $500 spent on a course, only to miss the final exam. But this episode isn’t about failure. It’s about perspective—and how choosing the right story can completely change your results in voice over and in life.
🎧 Whether you’re struggling to book, feeling stuck, or doubting your progress, this mindset shift could be the key to finally moving forward.
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2025-05-2217 minEveryday VOpreneur® with Marc ScottVoice Over Rates in 2025: What Every VO Needs to Know with David TobackVoice over rates are more critical — and confusing — than ever. In this powerful episode, Marc Scott sits down with David Toback, one of the creators of the GVAA Rate Guide, the industry’s gold standard for non-union voiceover pricing.
You’ll get a front-row seat to the conversation voice actors everywhere are having — about voice over usage, AI disruption, unrealistic budgets, and how to stand your ground and still get the job.
From OTT/CTV ads to streaming audio and social reels, David breaks down how to quote voice over work, why most clients don’t understand...
2025-05-011h 10Everyday VOpreneur® with Marc Scott6 Social Media Post Ideas Every Voice Actor Should TryWhat do you post on social media when you’re not booking voice over work—or worse, when you’re under NDA and can’t share the jobs you do book?
In this episode, I break down the myth that voice actors need client wins to stay visible online.
Instead, I'm offering six proven content strategies you can start using this week to build trust, grow your audience, and stay top of mind with prospects—even if you’ve never booked a job. This is your playbook for authentic, consistent marketing that actually works.
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2025-04-2435 minEveryday VOpreneur® with Marc ScottSurviving Slowdowns: Smart VO Strategies for Tough TimesFear. Stress. Anxiety. All things voice actors are feeling right now in the midst of tariffs, trade wars and growing economic uncertainty.
In this episode, I share some of the strategies I'm leaning into right now to keep my voice over business resilient, proactive and profitable, no matter what's going on "out there."
You’ll hear actionable strategies on how to optimize your marketing, stay connected with clients, avoid social media pitfalls, and focus on what you can control. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, this episode is your calm in the chaos.
Also Liste...
2025-04-1728 minEveryday VOpreneur® with Marc ScottConference Like a Pro: VO Atlanta EditionA thousand voice actors are about to descend on the Hilton Atlanta Airport Hotel for VO Atlanta. If you're one of them, this special episode is for you.
This episode is packed with actionable advice to help you make the most of your conference experience.
From purposeful networking and vocal care to leveraging AI for better note-taking and content creation, Marc Scott shares his top strategies for success. Don’t just attend—thrive at VO Atlanta!
Even More VO Atlanta Tips - https://youtube.com/live/C-RFXKVVn-w
Vocal Warmups (and Downs!); How...
2025-03-1914 minEveryday VOpreneur® with Marc ScottHashtags Are Evolving: What You Need to Know for 2025Are hashtags becoming obsolete?
In this episode, I dive into the shifting role of hashtags on platforms like LinkedIn, X, and Instagram.
You're going to learn how to adapt your social media strategy as platforms focus more on SEO, AI, and content quality.
Whether you’re a voice actor or any other creative professional, this episode is packed with actionable advice to keep your posts relevant and effective in 2025.
CONNECT WITH MARC SCOTT
Marc Scott Website - https://marcscottvoiceover.com
Marc Scott on Instagram - https://instagram.com/marcscott
Marc Scott on Fa...
2025-01-1615 minEveryday VOpreneur® with Marc ScottNew Year, New Marketing: Strategies to Kick Off 2025Looking for some fun, unique and easy ways to market your voice over business while playing off the theme of New Year's?
In this episode I share several creative and practical marketing strategies you can lean into to stay top-of-mind with your clients and prospects.
For even more New Year's marketing ideas ideas visit https://www.vopreneur.com/newyearsguide for a free guide.
CONNECT WITH MARC SCOTT
Marc Scott Website - https://marcscottvoiceover.com
Marc Scott on Instagram - https://instagram.com/marcscott
Marc Scott on Facebook - https://facebook.com/marcscottvoiceover
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2025-01-0916 minEveryday VOpreneur® with Marc ScottTry These Christmas Marketing IdeasThe Christmas holiday season presents countless opportunities for creating content and marketing campaigns that can both showcase your skill and talent as a voice actor and get you in front of your audience of leads, prospects and clients.
In this episode, I share several different low cost / no cost ideas you can implement easily, both on your own, or with clients and colleagues you might want to parntner with.
For even more ideas visit https://vopreneur.com/12tipsofchristmas for a free PDF download.
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Marc Scott Website - https://marcscottvoiceover.com
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2024-12-0520 minEveryday VOpreneur® with Marc ScottForget the Haters; Stay Authentic on Social MediaOne of the big reasons why voice actors don't use social media is because of criticism from total strangers. Someone either shares something, or drops a comment, and you immediately second guess everything you're doing on social media, or assume you're doing it all wrong.
We're giving too much power to these total strangers.
In this episode, I talk about the importance of remembering who your audience is, tailoring your content to that audience, remaining authentically you, and ignoring the haters, who are probably going to hate, no matter what you do!
Let...
2024-11-1424 minEveryday VOpreneur® with Marc ScottHow to Automate Email Follow-Ups with Nimble SequencesSuccess is in the follow-up. This is something you've probably heard me say a thousand times.
But now, thanks to Nimble, I've got a new way to automate those follow-ups making them even easier to do, and all but guaranteeing they actually get sent.
Using a new feature called Sequences, automating your follow-up strategy is going to change the way you do your email marketing.
In this episode, I explain how it works and how I'm using it.
Sign up for a Nimble Trial at https://nimble.com/marcscottvo
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2024-11-0723 minEveryday VOpreneur® with Marc ScottThinking and Running Your Business like a CEO with Danielle FambleMaking a decision to pursue a career in voice acting means also making a decision to start a small business and pursue a life of entrepreneurship.
If you're going to run a business, you need think like a business owner. That's what the entire concept of VOpreneur is all about. Voice Actor + Entrepreneur = VOpreneur
Danielle Famble has built a name for herself within the industry not only for her impressive career and credits, but for encouraging voice actors to (and teaching them how to) approach voice over with a CEO Mindset.
In this e...
2024-10-241h 07Everyday VOpreneur® with Marc ScottThe Evolution of Voice Over with Kay BessThere are many different ways to approach a career in voice over and in this episode, Kay Bess and Marc Scott discuss that and more.
Kay and Marc came at voice over from two different places and in two different ways and both were able to find success.
Together they talk about the evolution of the industry, how to stay relevant over time, how entrepreneurship has changed the game and it takes to succeed today and beyond.
CONNECT WITH KAY BESS
Kay Bess Website - https://kaybess.com
Trust and Be Brave Coaching...
2024-10-031h 13Everyday VOpreneur® with Marc ScottCan Improv Make You a Better Voice Actor with Rebecca HaughImprov is a fascinating technique in the performance world that some people love, many people fear, and, I suspect, many simply don't fully understand.
I admit, myself, that I feel into a combination of the fear and lack of understanding category. Until this interview with Rebecca Haugh.
Rebecca is a gifted voice actor and coach who teaches voice actors the art of improv.
If improv is something you've never really explored or considered before, I strongly urge you to listen to this episode with an open mind. You...
2024-09-2657 minEveryday VOpreneur® with Marc ScottLessons Learned from a Serial Entrepreneur turned VOpreneur with Jessica MathisonThis journey of a VOpreneur® is not an easy one. It can be incredibly fun, rewarding. But if you aren't comfortable thinking and operating like a business owner, it can also be challenging and stressful.
Jessica Mathison has owned many businesses in the past, and she's mastered the art of the pivot when circumstances and situations have changed. She's been able to take all those lessons she's learned and apply them to growing her own successful voice over business today.
In this episode, Marc Scott and Jessica dive into her story and she shares plenty o...
2024-09-121h 07Everyday VOpreneur® with Marc ScottFrom 0 to 82M Views; How to Create Viral Content with Tawny PlatisHow would you like to create social media content that consistently went viral? Content that would build you a massive audience and following? Content that would generate voice over opportunities for you? Content that would open the door to alternative income streams as well?
That's exactly what Tawny Platis has done. She's build a YouTube channel with over 82,000,000 views. She has hundreds of thousands of followers on both Instagram and TikTok. Her videos consistently generate millions of views.
In this interview with Marc Scott, she shares a lot about her strategy and creative process. Offering...
2024-09-051h 06Everyday VOpreneur® with Marc ScottThis is Why Your Marketing Isn't WorkingIn an effort to be less annoying, what if you're costing your voice over business thousands of dollars in potential lost revenue?
Even worse... what if your narratives are all wrong and you're costing yourself that lost revenue for no good reason at all?
Voice Actors who fail to follow-up are voice actors who are missing out on new clients and new bookings. And the number one reason for not following up, "I don't want to be annoying."
This narrative is all wrong and I explain why in this episode.
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2024-08-2215 minEveryday VOpreneur® with Marc ScottHow to Choose the Perfect Branded SwagLooking for a way to stay front and center with voice over clients and prospects that doesn't involve sending emails, making phone calls or posting on social media (though those things still matter too!)?
Branded swag can be a really effective marketing tool when you choose the right swag. In this episode, Marc Scott dives into several important considerations you need to be thinking about when it comes to choosing the perfect item to represent you and your brand.
CONNECT WITH MARC SCOTT
Marc Scott Website - https://marcscottvoiceover.com
VOpreneur® by Marc Scott - https://v...
2024-08-1520 minEveryday VOpreneur® with Marc ScottThe Social Media Metric that Matters MostHave you ever wondered how to figure out if your social media content is actually working? What are the metrics that you need to be paying attention to? Of those metrics, how do you even determine if your numbers are good or not?
In this episode, Marc Scott breaks down a few considerations for tracking your social media strategy including defining the difference between some of the key metrics, highlighting which metric he believes matters most and sharing some tips on how to grow that particular metric.
CONNECT WITH MARC SCOTT
Marc Scott Website - https...
2024-08-0819 minEveryday VOpreneur® with Marc ScottGetting Down to the Business of Voice Over with Carin Gilfry and Jamie MuffettA voice over conference dedicated to the business side of voice over? Yes please!
In this episode, Marc Scott speaks with VOcation Conference founders Carin Gilfry and Jamie Muffett all about the business side of voice over.
Among the subjects discussed... some of the challenging aspects of running a business and tips for doing it better, the current state of AI in voice over, how to choose better teachers, and they even dig into whether or not there's actually a VOIlluminati!
Not only is this episode incredibly insightful, it's also a lot of...
2024-07-251h 01Everyday VOpreneur® with Marc ScottHow to Use Data to Grow Your Voice Over Business with David Cui CuiMost people, particularly most voice actors, don't get overly excited when you mention something like data analysis. We've got quite enough to do already to run our businesses as VOpreneurs.
However, there's a lot of information that can be gleaned from data. Data that can help us make better informed decisions. Data that can help us figure out where to focus our efforts (or not focus our efforts). Data that can point us in a better direction.
In this episode, David Cui Cui, voice actor and Data Analyst, shares insights with Marc Scott and a...
2024-07-111h 10Everyday VOpreneur® with Marc ScottTurn AI into Your Personal Assistant with Donna Vincent RoaDonna Vincent Roa, a certified prompt engineer, discusses the application of AI in the voice over industry. She shares her experience using AI tools to enhance her voice over business and emphasizes the importance of embracing AI to stay competitive.
Donna provides examples of how she uses AI for brainstorming, creating social media content, and generating podcast episode ideas. She also highlights the role of human involvement in the AI process and the need for continuous learning and adaptation.
Donna and Marc Scott discuss the practical applications of AI in various workflows, including content creation...
2024-07-041h 04Everyday VOpreneur® with Marc ScottRIP Generic MarketingIf your marketing strategy in has been to write generic messages and blitz them to as many leads as possible, your world is about to get blown up!
Coaches are still teaching voice actors this method for growing their businesses. It's never worked great, and it's about to become even less effective courtesy of new AI tools that will change the game.
This is going to bring about the Death of Generic Marketing and you're not going to want to get left behind.
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Marc Scott Website - https://marcscottvoiceover.com
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2024-06-2017 minEveryday VOpreneur® with Marc ScottOnline Casting Sites Hate YouOnline casting sites have been taking advantage of voice actors for years. How do we respond? By continuing to fork over membership fees.
These same casting sites are only getting worse in their practices. Part of me feels like they're just testing the boundaries. "How much can we get away with before the voice actors catch on and take action?"
Well, apparently they can get away with a lot!
From extortion level commissions to punishing algorithms to terms of use asking for everything but your first born child, the only thing that stays...
2024-05-2333 minEveryday VOpreneur® with Marc Scott5 Big Changes on LinkedInMarc Scott discusses five important changes that have occurred on LinkedIn in 2024.
He highlights the new 'People You May Know' feature on the profile page, the limitation on personal notes for free users, the introduction of AI capabilities for premium users, the changes to hashtags, and the impact of posting external links.
He also mentions a bonus feature, which is the potential introduction of a video feed on LinkedIn. These changes have significant implications for voice actors using LinkedIn for marketing their business.
CONNECT WITH MARC SCOTT
Marc Scott Website - https://marcscottvoiceover.com
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2024-05-0927 minEveryday VOpreneur® with Marc ScottBoost Your Marketing With AI: Elevate Your Graphics And Images with Mandi KayeMandi 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...
2024-04-1141 minEveryday VOpreneur® with Marc ScottVoice Over Trends & AI Developments with Anne GanguzzaIn 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 ada...
2024-04-041h 10Everyday VOpreneur® with Marc ScottHow to Use Voice123 with the V123 ProsIn 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.
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2024-03-281h 00Everyday VOpreneur® with Marc ScottSocial Media Trends for Voice Actors in 2024Social 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...
2024-01-1121 minEveryday VOpreneur® with Marc ScottMarketing Trends for Voice Actors in 2024As 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.
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2024-01-0423 minEveryday VOpreneur® with Marc ScottHow Voice Actors Should Respond to A.I.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...
2023-12-1422 minEveryday VOpreneur® with Marc ScottHow to Keep Your Emails Out of Spam with Brad NewmanWriting voice over marketing emails is hard enough of a task on it's own without having to worry about whether or not those emails are ever actually landing in the inbox of the desired recipient.
There are things you can do when writing emails to help keep them out of the dreaded spam folder and get them into the inbox. Some of the red flags are a bit technical, but many of them are content related. It could be as matter of simply changing your subject line or cleaning up your email signature.
In this...
2022-11-101h 03Everyday VOpreneur® with Marc ScottHow to Protect Your Business from Cyber Threats with Reid MontagueWe all think that cybersecurity breaches won't happen to us. That's stuff that only happens to big corporations and other people. Here's the thing... is it worth the risk to just assume you'll always be safe? I don't think so.
You're running a business as a voice actor, and that means part of your responsibility as a VOpreneur is protecting that business and the data that goes along with it. Doing that... protecting yourself from cyber threats, can actually be easier than you might realize.
Reid Montague offers up plenty of ac...
2022-11-0356 minEveryday VOpreneur® with Marc ScottAll About SOVAS and the Voice Arts Awards with Rudy GaskinsThe voice over industry was excited to get their very own awards show when the Voice Arts Awards came on the scene in 2014. Since then, countless voice actors have had a spotlight shone on their excellent work and the industry as a whole has received recognition it deserves.
There's more to SOVAS than just the awards though. In this episode, I speak with SOVAS President and CEO Rudy Gaskins to get a better understanding of what SOVAS is all about. We talk charity, the future of the awards, That's Voiceover conference and more.
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2022-10-2744 minEveryday VOpreneur® with Marc ScottHow to Negotiate Voice Over Rates with Maria PendolinoNegotiation... it's a word that causes many voice actors to break out in cold sweats. As if just trying to accurately and fairly quote voice over projects wasn't stressful enough... now we've got to potentially negotiate with clients too?
But negotiation doesn't need to be an anxiety inducing event. In fact, with a little confidence and some good strategy, negotiation can become a breeze for the Everyday VOpreneur. In this episode, Maria Pendolino offers up a virtual negotiation master class.
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2022-10-201h 01Everyday VOpreneur® with Marc Scott5 Tips for Online Casting SuccessAfter interviewing CEO's from four of the major online casting sites, it became clear there were a few issues that are universal, regardless of whether it's on Voice123, bodalgo, CastVoices or VOquent.
Voice Actors seem to be making some of the same mistakes over and over and over again, and those mistakes are costing them voice over bookings.
In this episode, I reflect on five of the themes that came up in each on my interviews. Simple things that can be fixed easily, and make a potentially big difference in a voice actors audition to...
2022-10-1318 minEveryday VOpreneur® with Marc ScottAn Interview with Miles Chicoine of VoquentVoquent is a site you've maybe never heard of it before. At least, not if you're a North American voice actor. The site is based in the UK, and it works much differently from other online casting platforms. There are no membership fees, and no job posting board. But there are opportunities to book great work with great clients.
After you finish this interview with Voquent CEO and Co-founder Miles Chicoine, I have a feeling you'll be wanting to set up your profile, if you haven't gone one created already.
Website: https://www.voquent.com/
2022-10-061h 05Everyday VOpreneur® with Marc ScottAn Interview with Rolf Veldman of Voice123As the Casting Site Series continues, this time around I'm interviewing Rolf Veldman, CEO of Voice123. Voice123 was the world's first online marketplace for voice actors and it's by far one of the most popular of all the sites.
Using Voice123 is a different experience from other casting sites, however. It's an algorithm driven site, and you need to know how to use the site properly in order to maintain good status in the ranking system.
Listen now to learn more about Voice123, how it works, and what's coming in the future.
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Closer Than You ThinkYou Don't Have To Do That (part 5)Our fifth episode of the Closer Than You Think podcast on Substack continues our ten-part series on the book, You Don’t Have To Do That. In this episode, we consider how spiritual growth really happens, and whether our typical church programs of discipleship help or hinder that growth. Join us as we examine chapter 4, entitled “Class Dismissed.”Frog and Toad video - “The Garden” (start just after 1 minute)If you would like to explore any of these topics in greater depth, then you can leave a comment on any of the...
2022-09-2528 minEveryday VOpreneur® with Marc ScottAn Interview with Liz Atherton of CastVoicesWelcome to the Casting Site Series. For the second episode in this series I bring in the CEO of the newest online casting site in the market, although it's now been around for a couple years. Liz Atherton of CastVoices answers some tough questions and offers great insight into what's going on with Cast Voices.
In this interview you'll learn about a dog named Fish, what's being done to get more jobs on the site, some of the new features in development for CastVoices, how voice actors are costing themselves potential bookings through poor auditions and more.
2022-09-2247 minEveryday VOpreneur® with Marc ScottAn Interview with Armin Hierstetter of bodalgoWelcome to the Casting Site Series. In this first episode of the series, I'm speaking with Armin Hierstetter, founder of CEO of the German based voice over casting site bodalgo.com.
In this interview we learn how bodalgo came to exist (yes, there was beer involved), how bodalgo tries to differentiate itself from other casting sites, we learn more about some of the features bodalgo offers to voice actors and Armin offers up his best entrepreneurial advice for VOpreneurs.
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2022-09-1548 min
Closer Than You ThinkYou Don't Have To Do That (part 1)This episode is the launch of the Closer Than You Think podcast on Substack. It accompanies the written work you can find in posts and articles on Closer Than You Think. (You can also find my prior podcast episodes that dealt with similar topics of education and church reform at “How Much Greater with Marc Scott” on Podbean.)The day this episode is released marks the anniversary of the publication of the book, You Don’t Have To Do That. In the coming Fall months, this ten-part series will dive into the book's topics.If y...
2022-09-0826 minEveryday VOpreneur® with Marc ScottHow to Audition for Success with Carin GilfryAuditioning is part of the job of a voice actor. Want more bookings? You need more auditions. But more than that, you also need to make sure you're always submitting great auditions.
Whether it's auditioning on online casting sites, for your agents or for your own prospects and clients, there are strategies you can employ to improve the chances of your auditions converting.
Carin Gilfry is a professional talent with thousands of bookings on her resume and she's got strategies you can use for auditioning, regardless of the platform. Bring a pen and paper, you're...
2022-09-0853 minEveryday VOpreneur® with Marc ScottHow to Recession Proof Your Voice Over Business with J. Michael CollinsWill a recession impact voice over? Is there a ways to recession proof your voice over business? Are some genres safer than others?
You can't turn on the TV or open the internet without hearing panic and fear about recession, inflation and a bear market economy. But what does it all mean and will it impact your ability to earn a living as a voice actor?
In what is unquestionably the most intellectually involved conversation I've ever had on the podcast, JMC and I dive into all things economics and offer up plenty of advice...
2022-09-0145 minEveryday VOpreneur® with Marc ScottA Successful Social Media Commenting Strategy - Summer Series 2022Do you have a commenting strategy for social media? Do you know how to use comments to make your social media posts reach more people and get more love from the algorithms?
In this episode of the podcast, I share a strategy I've figured out over the years that has helped me get even more organic (free) reach from posts across various social media platforms including LinkedIn, YouTube, Instagram and Facebook.
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2022-08-2511 minEveryday VOpreneur® with Marc ScottWhy You Need Video Demos and How to Make Them - Summer Series 2022We've all got audio versions of our voice over demos. But do you have video versions of your voice over demos? Have you ever even considered adding video versions of your voice over demos?
In this episode I outline why it's so important to have video versions of your voice over demos, and share a few suggestions for what to include in them and software options for creating them.
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2022-08-1813 minEveryday VOpreneur® with Marc Scott5 Tips for Mobile-Friendly Email Subject Lines - Summer Series 2022Where do you check your email most often? For most of us, that's happening more and more on our mobile devices. Either we're checking emails on smartphones or tablets. Knowing this to be true (the stats don't lie), it's important we consider mobile-friendliness when we're composing marketing emails and writing our subject lines.
In this episode, I offer up five considerations to make your email subject lines more mobile-friendly and (hopefully) more effective!
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2022-08-1109 minEveryday VOpreneur® with Marc ScottWhat Do I Outsource - Summer Series 2022Outsourcing can be one really effective way to scale up your voice over business. There's only so much you can do as a VOpreneur on any given day. By outsourcing tasks to a virtual assistant or even a software solution, it allows you to get more done with less of your own time invested.
So how do you decide what to outsource? That's the topic I'm exploring in this episode, giving you three different considerations for making a decision about outsourcing.
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2022-08-0412 minEveryday VOpreneur® with Marc ScottHow to Set Your Voice Over Terms - Summer Series 2022What are voice over terms and how do you set them? There are certain details that need to be discussed, in place and agreed upon before you should ever go into the booth to record. In this episode, I highlight four important terms that both the talent and the client need to be clear on before any project.
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2022-07-2812 minEveryday VOpreneur® with Marc ScottUnderstanding Voice Over Casting Timelines - Summer Series 2022When you submit an audition on a casting site or through an agent, it's reasonable to assume it's for an active project and the voice actor will be hired "soon." Like... the next day. Maybe the next week at most. And so many VO's obsessively check their casting profiles and inboxes waiting for the email to come that says they've booked.
This is a great way to make yourself crazy, and it isn't necessarily an accurate reflection of voice over casting timelines. In this episode, I share a few thoughts that will hopefully help you r...
2022-07-2109 minEveryday VOpreneur® with Marc ScottIs Complaining Online Costing You Work - Summer Series 2022The social media soapbox... a lot of voice actors take "advantage" of social media to create a platform to air their grievances. Rarely does a day go by that someone isn't complaining about rates, jobs, casting sites, auditions, agents or any other number of things.
But is complaining online the best use of social media? And your time? Or could it be that all that whining, grumbling and griping is actually costing you work while potential clients form decisions about you as a talent, actor and person?
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2022-07-1408 minEveryday VOpreneur® with Marc Scott5 Software Recommendations for Voice Actors - Summer Series 2022Every voice actor knows they need a DAW (Digital Audio Workstation), and most of us use some kind of office software such as Googe Workspace or Microsoft 365. In additional to those obvious staples, I'm offering five other software suggestions in this episode. Tools that can absolutely impact your business, but maybe aren't traditional pieces of software you'd normally think of.
Enjoy these five software recommendations for the Everyday VOpreneur.
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2022-07-0715 minEveryday VOpreneur® with Marc ScottHow to Have a Better Directed Voice Over Session - Summer Series 2022For so many voice actors, the idea of a directed voice over session causes stress and anxiety. It doesn't need to be that way. When you change your approach to these Source Connect sessions (or Zoom, ipDTL, Skype etc...) it'll change the way you feel about them.
In this episode I offer up a few tips to help you relax more and stress less when it comes to heading into the booth to record with clients on the line.
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2022-06-3009 minEveryday VOpreneur® with Marc ScottSummer Book Recommendations - Summer Series 2022Whether it's at the beach, by the pool or fireside, take some time this summer to grab a good book, learn some new skills, and apply them to growing your voice over business.
In this episode I offer up three of my recent favorite reads.
Book 1: Atomic Habits - James Clear (Buy Now)
Book 2: The Psychology of Money - Morgan Housel (Buy Now)
Book 3: Crushing It - Gary Vaynerchuk (Buy Now)
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2022-06-2314 minEveryday VOpreneur® with Marc ScottTaking a Legit Summer Vacation - Summer Series 2022Nothing guarantees voice over work quite like announcing you'll be out of the studio. As soon as you do it, some voice over work will appear. Then, when you actually leave the studio... even more auditions and bookings will appear!
Knowing this can make taking an actual vacation stressful. But it shouldn't be. Why? Because voice actors are humans and we deserve to take vacation too.
So listen to this episode, and then leave that travel rig behind for a few days!
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2022-06-1608 minEveryday VOpreneur® with Marc ScottDefining a Professional Voice Actor - Summer Series 2022What makes someone a professional voice actor? Is there a standard definition? An acceptable definition? For some, the belief is you can only be professional if you're doing voice over work full-time. I'm not in that camp.
With that in mind, I offer up what I think makes one a professional and it has nothing to do with hours work.
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2022-06-0909 minEveryday VOpreneur® with Marc ScottHow to Use Reels for Your Marketing Efforts with Ally MurphyYou've probably noticed that Reels have become much more prominent on Instagram. As Meta doubles down on this feature to compete with TikTok, it's only going to grow. So how can you use Reels for your voice over marketing efforts? I'm glad you asked!
Ally Murphy is doing a brilliant job of incorporating reels into her efforts. She's having fun, she's connecting with her audience, she's getting views and it's leading to voice over opportunities for her.
In this episode we talk about her strategy for Reels as part of her Instagram / Facebook marketing efforts...
2022-06-0234 minEveryday VOpreneur® with Marc ScottFive Ways to Increase Your ProductivityOn a given week, I've got a lot of things to get done. A podcast to record and produce, a video tip to shoot and edit, social media content to create, coaching sessions to conduct, voice overs to record, and everything else that comes up in my schedule.
It can be a lot. So the question often comes, "how do you get it all done?
In this episode I share a few of my favorite productivity hacks. Things that help me to check off my task list consistently and still have time leftover for family...
2022-05-2626 minEveryday VOpreneur® with Marc Scott5 Things I’d Do Differently in My Voice Over BusinessIt's been ten years since I made the jump into voice over full-time and in that time, I've learned a lot of lessons along the way. Some harder than others. As I was reflecting on a decade of growing my business, I started thinking about what I might do differently given the chance.
For the most part, I'm pretty happy with where my business is, and I don't have many regrets on the lessons I've learned a long the way. That said, if I were to get a Delorean and go back in time, there are a...
2022-05-1935 minEveryday VOpreneur® with Marc Scott100 Voices Who Care with Claire DinsdaleThe voice over community has always been a generous community. From simple acts of information sharing through social media, to blockbuster contests and giveaway, scholarship programs and even helping individual members in times of need. Now there's a new way for the community to show how amazing and generous it can be.
100 Voices Who Cares is an organization started by Claire Dinsdale. The purpose is simple... to bring together a community of voice actors and voice over adjacent providers to help support deserving local charities. In this interview Claire expands on the mission.
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2022-05-1228 minEveryday VOpreneur® with Marc ScottHow to Create a Voice Over ResumeHave you ever been asked for a voice over resume? Or simply to submit a resume when applying for voice job? And when it happened, were you scratching your head trying to figure out what the heck you put in a resume for voice over work?
I've created a basic, one page resume that I've been providing to clients and agents for a number of years now. I don't get asked for a resume very often, but when I do, at least now I have something to send.
In this episode I discuss what to...
2022-05-0511 minEveryday VOpreneur® with Marc ScottFacebook Jail and the Importance of DiversificationI've found myself in Facebook Jail three times in the last month. Each time receiving a one week ban from posting in Facebook Groups, and each time without explanation or any listed violations. It's been frustrating and discouraging, to say the least.
In the midst of these repeated bannings, however, there is a lesson to learn. A few of them, actually. That's what I'm sharing in this weeks episode.
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2022-04-2821 minEveryday VOpreneur® with Marc ScottGetting Your Kids into Voice Over with Vanessa MarroquinHave your kids ever expressed an interest in doing voice over work? Maybe you've already auditioned them with your agent or through a casting site? Do they go into your booth to play? Who knows, maybe this is a career path them.
Having that conversation, trying to figure out how to support them, how to get them coaching and how to set them on a path to success can be tricky. That's where Vanessa Marroquin comes in. She specializes in coaching kids and has plenty of great advice to offer.
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2022-04-2142 minEveryday VOpreneur® with Marc ScottHow to Get Signed and Succeed with a Voice Over Agent with Tanya BuchananEvery voice actor dreams of getting signed by a voice over agent at some point in their career. Maybe you have very specific agent goals or maybe you just want an agent (or some agents), period. Either way, in an ever-growing competitive landscape, how does a voice actor stand out? How do you get noticed by an agent? How do you make them want to sign you?
Tanya Buchanan is the owner of Ta-Da! Voiceworks. She's also a member of the VO Agent Alliance. In this interview, she answers all your questions including how to get signed...
2022-04-1450 minEveryday VOpreneur® with Marc ScottHow to Succeed at Cold Calling with Brian DoucetteLooking for a way to market your voice over business that not every other voice actor is trying and can (apparently) have a very high conversion rate? Maybe you should think about cold-calling!
In this episode, Brian Doucette shares ALL the tips and tricks based off of literally thousands of cold calls made and a crazy high conversion rate on lead to prospect. You'll have an entire roadmap to follow after this one.
Get dialing!
Website - http://www.briandvoice.com/
Cold Calling Course - VoiceOverXtra Course
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2022-04-0740 minEveryday VOpreneur® with Marc ScottMindset, Attitude and the Power of Our Stories with Andrea Hadhazy - Episode 152What does mindset, attitude and story have to do with voice over business and marketing? More than you may realize! In fact, I believe these components are foundational to our success in this industry, or in any other aspect of our life and career. Learn how to control your mindset and attitude, choose to tell new and better stories and you can literally change your life!
My guest in this episode is uniquely qualified to speak on this subject. Andrea Hadhazy is a Lead Trainer with Tony Robbins and has been immersed in this teaching for over...
2022-03-311h 01Everyday VOpreneur® with Marc ScottHow to Organize a Run a Voice Over Meetup Group with Zack Sage - Episode 151Do you run a voice over meetup group? Or have you thought about starting a voice over meetup group in your community? There's lots to consider before you get started, but getting something going is also easier than you probably think.
In this episode Zack Sage talks about how his group came to be, the logistics of running the group and some of the things he's doing that has made the group successful. It's time to start hanging out in person again! A meetup group might be just the way for you to make that happen.
2022-03-2436 minEveryday VOpreneur® with Marc ScottHome Voice Over Studio Basics with Uncle Roy Yokelson - Episode 150When it comes to building out your home voice over studio, you've got a lot of options and a lot of decisions to make. It doesn't take long before you could easily spend $10,000 or more. But... do you need to?
"Uncle Roy" Yokelson is my Studio Guru. He's also a great coach and he's produced two award nominated demos for me. When it comes to tech, editing, acoustics and all that jazz, he's the one I go to for answers.
In this episode he busts some myths, addresses peer pressure and offers some great advice...
2022-03-1754 minEveryday VOpreneur® with Marc ScottHow to Manage Your Child’s Voice Over Career with Susan Glow - Episode 149If you have children at home, at some point in time it's entirely likely they'll express an interest in voice over. At the very least, they're going to go into your booth and play with the microphone! Maybe one of your kids had already auditioned, or better yet... booked! Could a career in voice over be in the cards for them?
Susan Glow is the mom of Cassie and Sabrina Glow... award winning kids voice actors with credits that would make any professional voice actor jealous. In this episode, I talk to Susan about how s...
2022-03-1055 minEveryday VOpreneur® with Marc ScottHow to Find, Book and Succeed at Automotive Voice Over with Cliff Zellman - Episode 148Is automotive voice over a genre that interests you? In this episode you're literally going to get the keys to the automotive kingdom from the King of Automotive himself, Cliff Zellman.
Cliff offers up tips for how to find automotive work, what to say when you're reaching out to leads, how to manage your marketing efforts, what kind of pricing to include, and how to target the right kinds of dealers based on your voice type. You're going to fill up an entire notebook with the knowledge bombs he drops in this episode. If you w...
2022-03-031h 03Everyday VOpreneur® with Marc ScottHow to Get the Most Out of Your VoiceZam Player with Bob Merkel - Episode 147If your voice over demos are your most important marketing tool (and I believe they are), then the player you use to display those demos and make them playable should be pretty close to the top of the list of other vital tools. For me, my player of choice is VoiceZam.
In this episode I chat with VoiceZam founder Bob Merkel and ask him questions that will help users get the most out of their player, whether you're using the base player or any of the add-ons VoiceZam offers. You're going to learn tips and tricks for...
2022-02-2448 minEveryday VOpreneur® with Marc ScottHow to Find eLearning Voice Over Work with Christi Bowen - Episode 146eLearning can be a very lucrative genre of voice over work. You can get repeat clients, great pay, and you have the added benefit of always learning something new (and getting paid to do so!)
The question becomes, how do you find the work? Who are the right people to contact? How do you form your marketing messages? What are the rates and how do you quote?
Christi Bowen has answers to all these questions and more, offering up a ton of actionable, practical advice in this episode all about eLearning voice over.
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2022-02-171h 06Everyday VOpreneur® with Marc ScottMarketing as a Multilingual Voice Talent with Nicky Mondellini - Episode 145If you speak more than one language, you have even more value you can add to your clients as a Multilingual Voice Actor, if you market yourself and your services accordingly.
There's a lot to consider. Multiple demos, how to build out your website, whether or not to maintain multiple social media accounts for different languages. There are a lot of decisions to make and strategies to consider.
Nicky Mondellini speaks five languages and offers voice over services in three of them, including English, Spanish and Italian. I chat with her about the ins and...
2022-02-1051 minEveryday VOpreneur® with Marc ScottHow to Get the Most Out of VO Atlanta with Gerald Griffith - Episode 144Want to get the most out of your VO Atlanta 2022 experience? There are strategies you can use to make that happen.
VO Atlanta is the largest industry event of it's kind and every year it loads the schedule with over 200 hours of learning from some of the best coaches, producers, mentors and teachers the industry has to offer.
In this episode I interview VO Atlanta Executive Producer Gerald Griffith. We talk about why the conference is ending, what happened in 2020, how to get the most out of your conference experience, and we discuss the one...
2022-02-0359 minEveryday VOpreneur® with Marc ScottThe Basics of Vocal Care with Nic Redman - Episode 143Do you do vocal warmups each day or before your sessions? Are you really doing anything to protect your voice? Have you ever even thought about the importance of protecting your voice or even taking basic care of your voice?
For many voice actors, vocal care is something we don't think of until we need it, and sometimes when we need it, it can already be almost too late!
In this episode, Vocal Coach Nic Redman offers up plenty of insights into the basics of vocal care including things like warmups, car...
2022-01-271h 01Everyday VOpreneur® with Marc ScottHow to Grow a Successful YouTube Channel with Hunter Peterson - Episode 142Do you want to learn how to grow a successful YouTube channel?
It's hard to believe YouTube has been around for 20 years. Even after two decades, it's still giving people a platform to grow an audience, get discovered, earn money and share their message with the world.
But, like using any other social media platform to build brand recognition and market your voice over business, there are algorithms to consider and strategies that can mean the difference between videos potentially seen by thousands or videos seen by basically no one.
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2022-01-201h 06Everyday VOpreneur® with Marc ScottHow to Go Viral on TikTok with Stefan Johnson - Episode 141Want to go viral on TikTok? It's possible! In fact, it happened for Stefan Johnson. A voice actor who's amassed over six million followers on the platform, and had videos go viral across multiple social media channels.
Learning how to use social media properly unlocks some very powerful FREE marketing tools for the VOpreneur, and TikTok is no different. Find your voice. Find your audience. Get a basic understanding of the algorithm. Building name and brand recognition on TikTok might be easier than you think or realize and Stefan is here to guide you on yo...
2022-01-1340 min