Everyday VOpreneur with Marc Scott

Mandi Kaye joins Marc Scott to discuss AI Image Generation and how voice actors can use it in their marketing efforts. Mandi shares her experience and insights on using various AI tools for image generation, including Dall-E, Ideogram and Leonardo. They discuss the evolution of AI technology, the benefits and limitations of different tools, and the importance of prompts in generating desired images. Mandi shares how she uses AI image generation to create social media posts and marketing materials for her voiceover business. She explains that she starts by writing the text she wants to accompany the image and then asks ChatGPT to generate an image that matches. She iterates on the generated images until she finds the perfect one. Mandi also discusses the importance of creating detailed prompts to get the desired results. She shares examples of prompts she has used and emphasizes the need to be specific and thorough. Potential concerns about using AI-generated content is also discussed. CONNECT WITH MANDI KAYE Mandi Kaye Website - https://mandikaye.com Mandi Kaye on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/themandikaye Mandi Kaye on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mandisorensen Marc Scott on Instagram - @marcscott AI RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Dall-E - https://chat.openai.com Canva - https://canva.com Midjourney - https://www.midjourney.com Adobe Firefly - https://firefly.adobe.com Ideogram - https://ideogram.ai Leonardo - https://leonardo.ai RESOURCES FOR VOICE ACTORS * The VOpreneur Guide to Testimonials Visit https://vopreneur.com/testimonials * Get an instant $25 credit when you sign up for VoiceZam Visit https://voicezam.com/marcscott * For voice over services: Visit https://marcscottvoiceover.com * Want VOpreneur Swag? Visit https://teespring.com/stores/vopreneur * Join the VOpreneur Facebook Group Visit https://facebook.com/groups/vopreneur EVERYDAY VOPRENEURS IN THIS EPISODE * Thanks to "Uncle Roy" for production assistance! Visit https://antlandproductions.com * Thanks to Christy Harst for VO contributions! Visit https://christyharst.com * Thanks to Krysta Wallrauch for VO contributions! Visit https://krystawallrauch.com If you need guidance with your voice over business or learning how to more effectively market, I can help. Book a 15 minute free consultation with me to discuss your specific needs. Book Your Consult KEY TAKEAWAYS

In this conversation, Marc Scott interviews Anne Ganguzza, an award-winning demo producer and voiceover coach. They talk about the trend of authentic and conversational voice over reads, using the example of the popular Poppi Superbowl commercial. Anne emphasizes the importance of channeling authenticity and creating a story in voice over performances. They also touch on the need to avoid sounding robotic or formulaic in voiceover work. The conversation explores the evolution of eLearning voice over and the importance of creating engaging and human-like voices in eLearning courses. The potential of AI technology in voiceover is discussed, with an emphasis on adapting to and embracing AI for business success. The concept of passive income through AI voices is explored, along with the nuances and challenges of corporate narration. The skepticism towards AI voices and the importance of trust in voiceover are highlighted. The conversation also touches on the role of regulation in AI and the value of engaging voices in corporate narration. The potential for hosting AI voices and the impact of AI on legislation are considered. Anne Ganguzza and Marc Scott discuss various topics related to podcasting. Anne shares her experience with different podcasting tools and recommends using AI tools like Copy AI and Podium for podcast transcription and summaries. Anne provides valuable tips for successful demo sessions, emphasizing the importance of relaxation, authenticity, and preparation. CONNECT WITH ANNE GANGUZZA Anne Ganguzza Website - https://anneganguzza.com VOPeeps - https://vopeeps.com VO Boss Podcast - https://voboss.com Anne Ganguzza on X - https://twitter.com/aganguzza Anne Ganguzza on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/aganguzza Anne Ganguzza on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/anneganguzza Marc Scott on Instagram - @marcscott RESOURCES FOR VOICE ACTORS * The VOpreneur Guide to Testimonials Visit https://vopreneur.com/testimonials * Get an instant $25 credit when you sign up for VoiceZam Visit https://voicezam.com/marcscott * For voice over services: Visit https://marcscottvoiceover.com * Want VOpreneur Swag? Visit https://teespring.com/stores/vopreneur * Join the VOpreneur Facebook Group Visit https://facebook.com/groups/vopreneur EVERYDAY VOPRENEURS IN THIS EPISODE * Thanks to "Uncle Roy" for production assistance! Visit https://antlandproductions.com * Thanks to Christy Harst for VO contributions! Visit https://christyharst.com * Thanks to Krysta Wallrauch for VO contributions! Visit https://krystawallrauch.com If you need guidance with your voice over business or learning how to more effectively market, I can help. Book a 15 minute free consultation with me to discuss your specific needs. Book Your Consult Key Takeaways

In this conversation, Marc Scott chats with the V123 Pros, Katherine Tole and Natasha Marchewka. They address issues such as the relationship between voice actors and online casting platforms, the importance of understanding the Voice123 algorithm, and the effectiveness of upgrading membership tiers. They also discuss the role of audition Likes in improving visibility and the importance of strategic auditioning. The conversation highlights the need for voice actors to adapt to changes in the industry and stay informed about the latest trends and features of online casting platforms. The V123 Pros also dig into keywords and tagging, search optimization, AI on Voice123 and much more. CONNECT WITH THE V123 PROS V123 Pros Course - https://www.v123pros.com/a/8l4bg V123 Pros Accountability Program - https://www.v123pros.com/accountability Katherine Tole Website - https://katherinetole.com Natasha Marchewka Website - https://natashamarchewka.com Marc Scott on Instagram - @marcscott RESOURCES FOR VOICE ACTORS * The VOpreneur Guide to Testimonials Visit https://vopreneur.com/testimonials * Get an instant $25 credit when you sign up for VoiceZam Visit https://voicezam.com/marcscott * For voice over services: Visit https://marcscottvoiceover.com * Want VOpreneur Swag? Visit https://teespring.com/stores/vopreneur * Join the VOpreneur Facebook Group Visit https://facebook.com/groups/vopreneur EVERYDAY VOPRENEURS IN THIS EPISODE * Thanks to "Uncle Roy" for production assistance! Visit https://antlandproductions.com * Thanks to Christy Harst for VO contributions! Visit https://christyharst.com * Thanks to Krysta Wallrauch for VO contributions! Visit https://krystawallrauch.com If you need guidance with your voice over business or learning how to more effectively market, I can help. Book a 15 minute free consultation with me to discuss your specific needs. Book Your Consult Key Takeaways from this Episode

Sometimes it's good to get out of the voice over booth and actually meet people... face to face... in real life!! Haeley Porter has been making in-person networking a bigger part of her overall marketing strategy for a while now and it's really paying off in multiple ways. In this episode she shares some networking wins, experiences with her local Chamber of Commerce, a story about a poker game with Mr Beast, the archetypes you'll find at networking events, and of course, some good old fashioned strategies, tips and tactics for how to improve your in-person networking game. Enjoy this episode and all it has to offer. CONNECT WITH HAELEY PORTER ONLINE Haeley Porter Online - www.haeleyporter.com Haeley Porter on LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/haeleyportervoiceover Haeley Porter on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/haeleyporter_voice/ Marc Scott on Instagram - @marcscott RESOURCES FOR VOICE ACTORS * The VOpreneur Guide to Testimonials Visit https://vopreneur.com/testimonials * Get an instant $25 credit when you sign up for VoiceZam Visit https://voicezam.com/marcscott * For voice over services: Visit https://marcscottvoiceover.com * Want VOpreneur Swag? Visit https://teespring.com/stores/vopreneur * Join the VOpreneur Facebook Group Visit https://facebook.com/groups/vopreneur EVERYDAY VOPRENEURS IN THIS EPISODE * Thanks to "Uncle Roy" for production assistance! Visit https://antlandproductions.com * Thanks to Christy Harst for VO contributions! Visit https://christyharst.com * Thanks to Krysta Wallrauch for VO contributions! Visit https://krystawallrauch.com If you need guidance with your voice over business or learning how to more effectively market, I can help. Book a 15 minute free consultation with me to discuss your specific needs. Book Your Consult

Imagine my surprise when I showed up to watch The Famous Online Casting Panel at VO Atlanta recently and found Jay O'Connor, the Interim CEO of Voices.com sitting on stage preparing to take questions. The panel did NOT disappoint. Thank you, J. Michael Collins for organizing it, and the Anna Collins for making it a part of the VO Atlanta lineup. A lot of voice actors have some pretty strong feelings about Voices[dot]com (myself included), and most of those feelings are not positive. Previous management seemingly did everything humanly possible to alienate the voice over community... their very customers... through unethical business practices. Many top talent abandoned the site, and representatives from Voices[dot]com were basically ousted from participating in industry events. Is that about to change? I'll confidently say, a first step has been taken. In this episode, I share a few thoughts and takeaways from the panel, along with a cautious optimism for changes to come that started with an apology to the community from the CEO. RESOURCES FOR VOICE ACTORS * The VOpreneur Guide to Testimonials Visit https://vopreneur.com/testimonials * Get an instant $25 credit when you sign up for VoiceZam Visit https://voicezam.com/marcscott * For voice over services: Visit https://marcscottvoiceover.com * Want VOpreneur Swag? Visit https://teespring.com/stores/vopreneur * Join the VOpreneur Facebook Group Visit https://facebook.com/groups/vopreneur EVERYDAY VOPRENEURS IN THIS EPISODE * Thanks to "Uncle Roy" for production assistance! Visit https://antlandproductions.com * Thanks to Christy Harst for VO contributions! Visit https://christyharst.com * Thanks to Krysta Wallrauch for VO contributions! Visit https://krystawallrauch.com If you need guidance with your voice over business or learning how to more effectively market, I can help. Book a 15 minute free consultation with me to discuss your specific needs. Book Your Consult

When you earn your living with your voice, it only makes sense that you should do everything possible to protect it. But many voice actors aren't doing enough, if anything. Shana Pennington-Baird suffered a vocal injury early in her career, and to ensure it never happened again, she's become "religious" about both warming up and warming down. It's one way to you can build longevity into your performance career. In this episode, Shana shares a lot of great advice not only on why vocal warmups and general vocal health are essential, but she also gives plenty of practical tips for how we can protect our money makers. CONNECT WITH SHANA PENNINGTON-BAIRD Shana Pennington-Baird - https://shanapenningtonbaird.com Seattle Voice Academy - https://seattlevoiceacademy.com Shana Pennington-Baird LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/shanapenningtonbaird Shana Pennington-Baird Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ShanaPenningtonBaird/ Shana Pennington-Baird Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/shanapenningtonbaird Seattle Voice Academy on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@seattlevoiceacademy13 Marc Scott on Instagram - @marcscott RESOURCES FOR VOICE ACTORS * The VOpreneur Guide to Testimonials Visit https://vopreneur.com/testimonials * Get an instant $25 credit when you sign up for VoiceZam Visit https://voicezam.com/marcscott * For voice over services: Visit https://marcscottvoiceover.com * Want VOpreneur Swag? Visit https://teespring.com/stores/vopreneur * Join the VOpreneur Facebook Group Visit https://facebook.com/groups/vopreneur EVERYDAY VOPRENEURS IN THIS EPISODE * Thanks to "Uncle Roy" for production assistance! Visit https://antlandproductions.com * Thanks to Christy Harst for VO contributions! Visit https://christyharst.com * Thanks to Krysta Wallrauch for VO contributions! Visit https://krystawallrauch.com If you need guidance with your voice over business or learning how to more effectively market, I can help. Book a 15 minute free consultation with me to discuss your specific needs. Book Your Consult

Why aren't Sports Promos accessible to female voice actors when the statistics show sizeable female audiences? (44% NFL / 47% MLB / 37% NHL / 37% MLS) That's the question Christy Harst is asking, and it's the mission she's taken on for herself. She says females can't kick down the door to this genre because right now, the door doesn't even exist. Christy's goal... is to build the door! Christy is partnering with other female voice actors to launch a grassroots campaign with the end objective being to get female voice actors access to sports promos (as well as other promo work with male dominated brands). In this episode she shares her story and mission and shares ways the voice over community as a whole can help. CONNECT WITH CHRISTY HARST Christy Harst - https://christyharst.com Christy Harst on YouTube - https://youtube.com/@christyharst-voiceoveracto7911?si=ilSB9LhsjZNb128k Christy Harst on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/christyharstvo Christy Harst on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ChristyHarstVoiceOver Christy Harst on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christyharst Christy Harst on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@christysportsvo Marc Scott on Instagram - @marcscott RESOURCES FOR VOICE ACTORS * The VOpreneur Guide to Testimonials Visit https://vopreneur.com/testimonials * Get an instant $25 credit when you sign up for VoiceZam Visit https://voicezam.com/marcscott * For voice over services: Visit https://marcscottvoiceover.com * Want VOpreneur Swag? Visit https://teespring.com/stores/vopreneur * Join the VOpreneur Facebook Group Visit https://facebook.com/groups/vopreneur EVERYDAY VOPRENEURS IN THIS EPISODE * Thanks to "Uncle Roy" for production assistance! Visit https://antlandproductions.com * Thanks to Christy Harst for VO contributions! Visit https://christyharst.com * Thanks to Krysta Wallrauch for VO contributions! Visit https://krystawallrauch.com If you need guidance with your voice over business or learning how to more effectively market, I can help. Book a 15 minute free consultation with me to discuss your specific needs. Book Your Consult

The voice over business is just that... a business. Yes, you need to act. You need to be in the booth. You need to know how to edit. You need your demos and coaching and studio. But you also need to know how to run a small business. That's the VOpreneur side of the deal! In this episode, I welcome Tom Dheere (aka the VO Strategist) to talk all things business and voice over. We dive into the difference between making money and keeping money. We talk tax strategy. We explore marketing techniques. We look at time management tips and more. This is the business master class you didn't know you needed, but you'll thank us for it when you're done listening. :) CONNECT WITH TOM DHEERE Tom Dheere Online - https://tomdheere.com VO Strategist - https://vostrategist.com Tom Dheere on Instagram - https://instagram.com/dheeretom Tom Dheere on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/TomDheereTheHIsSilent VO Strategist on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/VOStrategist/ Marc Scott on Instagram - @marcscott MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE National Association for Enrolled Agents - https://naea.org RESOURCES FOR VOICE ACTORS * The VOpreneur Guide to Testimonials Visit https://vopreneur.com/testimonials * Get an instant $25 credit when you sign up for VoiceZam Visit https://voicezam.com/marcscott * For voice over services: Visit https://marcscottvoiceover.com * Want VOpreneur Swag? Visit https://teespring.com/stores/vopreneur * Join the VOpreneur Facebook Group Visit https://facebook.com/groups/vopreneur EVERYDAY VOPRENEURS IN THIS EPISODE * Thanks to "Uncle Roy" for production assistance! Visit https://antlandproductions.com * Thanks to Christy Harst for VO contributions! Visit https://christyharst.com * Thanks to Krysta Wallrauch for VO contributions! Visit https://krystawallrauch.com If you need guidance with your voice over business or learning how to more effectively market, I can help. Book a 15 minute free consultation with me to discuss your specific needs. Book Your Consult

When you're starting your voice over journey, there's a lot of information to process and a lot of very important decisions to make. What should I coach with? Who produces quality demos? What equipment should I buy? What classes are worth it? What does it even look like to set up a small business? And the list goes on and on and on and on. Another vital question is "who can I trust?" Patrick Kirchner started his voice over journey in 2017. Along the way he's tried very hard to make the right investments and work with the right people to build a growing and successful business over time. It's working! Now he's passing along what he's learned to help new voice actors starting out avoid some of the pitfalls that are often all too common. CONNECT WITH PATRICK KIRCHNER Patrick Kirchner Online - https://soundattention.com Patrick Kirchner on X - https://x.com/sound_attention Patrick Kirchner on LinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/in/soundattention Patrick Kirchner on Instagram - https://instagram.com/sound_attention Marc Scott on Instagram - @marcscott MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE How to Start Voice Over Without Losing Your Shirt Series Article 1 - https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-start-voice-over-without-losing-your-shirt-part-1-kirchner Article 2 - https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-start-voice-over-without-losing-your-shirt-part-2-kirchner Article 3 - https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-start-voice-over-without-losing-your-shirt-part-3-kirchner Voiceover Achiever by Celia Siegel - https://amzn.to/49aU9iX A Message to Garcia - https://amzn.to/3wcMmCt Gravy for the Brain USA - https://gravyforthebrain.com (use promo code PADDYCAKE) RESOURCES FOR VOICE ACTORS * The VOpreneur Guide to Testimonials Visit https://vopreneur.com/testimonials * Get an instant $25 credit when you sign up for VoiceZam Visit https://voicezam.com/marcscott * For voice over services: Visit https://marcscottvoiceover.com * Want VOpreneur Swag? Visit https://teespring.com/stores/vopreneur * Join the VOpreneur Facebook Group Visit https://facebook.com/groups/vopreneur EVERYDAY VOPRENEURS IN THIS EPISODE * Thanks to "Uncle Roy" for production assistance! Visit https://antlandproductions.com * Thanks to Christy Harst for VO contributions! Visit https://christyharst.com * Thanks to Krysta Wallrauch for VO contributions! Visit https://krystawallrauch.com If you need guidance with your voice over business or learning how to more effectively market, I can help. Book a 15 minute free consultation with me to discuss your specific needs. Book Your Consult

Like them or not, contracts are part of the voice over business, especially when you think and work like a VOpreneur. It's in your best interests to know how to read them and be willing to respond to them when you see things you don't understand or don't like. Voice Actor Lynn Norris, and her sister, Attorney Karen White, have come together to create a new course for voice actors designed to help them get over their fears of contracts and be more confident in dealing with them. In this in depth interview they share plenty of great tips, tricks and knowledge every voice actor should understand. Demystifying Contracts Course - Click Here CONNECT WITH LYNN NORRIS Lynn Norris Online - https://voicedbylynn.com VA for VO - https://vaforvo.com VA for VO on Instagram - https://instagram.com/vaforvo VA for VO on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/va-for-vo VA for VO on Facebook - https://facebook.com/vaforvo CONNECT WITH KAREN WHITE Karen White Online - https://messyiswonderful.net Marc Scott on Instagram - @marcscott RESOURCES FOR VOICE ACTORS * The VOpreneur Guide to Testimonials Visit https://vopreneur.com/testimonials * Get an instant $25 credit when you sign up for VoiceZam Visit https://voicezam.com/marcscott * For voice over services: Visit https://marcscottvoiceover.com * Want VOpreneur Swag? Visit https://teespring.com/stores/vopreneur * Join the VOpreneur Facebook Group Visit https://facebook.com/groups/vopreneur EVERYDAY VOPRENEURS IN THIS EPISODE * Thanks to "Uncle Roy" for production assistance! Visit https://antlandproductions.com * Thanks to Christy Harst for VO contributions! Visit https://christyharst.com * Thanks to Krysta Wallrauch for VO contributions! Visit https://krystawallrauch.com If you need guidance with your voice over business or learning how to more effectively market, I can help. Book a 15 minute free consultation with me to discuss your specific needs. Book Your Consult

At the beginning of 2020, Jennifer Clark was a stay-at-home mom with a dream to do voice over. A week before the pandemic hit, she booked her first paid voice over job. Things moved quickly from there. More jobs. Big clients. Respected brands. Award nominations. Along the way, one particular practice has been important to Jennifer, and it's the main reason I wanted to bring her on the show. Jennifer has a #HappyJar, and by the time you're done listening to this conversation, I know you'll have one too. Watch the #HappyJar video - https://www.instagram.com/p/C1pjuP0p0Qo CONNECT WITH JENNIFER CLARK Jennifer Clark Online - https://www.jennifersvoice.com Jennifer Clark YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@jennifersvoice Jennifer Clark LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-clark-vo/ Jennifer Clark Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jennifers.voice/ Jennifer Clark Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/jennifers.voiceVO Marc Scott on Instagram - @marcscott RESOURCES FOR VOICE ACTORS * The VOpreneur Guide to Testimonials Visit https://vopreneur.com/testimonials * Get an instant $25 credit when you sign up for VoiceZam Visit https://voicezam.com/marcscott * For voice over services: Visit https://marcscottvoiceover.com * Want VOpreneur Swag? Visit https://teespring.com/stores/vopreneur * Join the VOpreneur Facebook Group Visit https://facebook.com/groups/vopreneur EVERYDAY VOPRENEURS IN THIS EPISODE * Thanks to "Uncle Roy" for production assistance! Visit https://antlandproductions.com * Thanks to Christy Harst for VO contributions! Visit https://christyharst.com * Thanks to Krysta Wallrauch for VO contributions! Visit https://krystawallrauch.com If you need guidance with your voice over business or learning how to more effectively market, I can help. Book a 15 minute free consultation with me to discuss your specific needs. Book Your Consult

For many voice actors, the dream and goal is to turn a part-time passion into a full-time career. That can be a challenge when you've only got limited time to devote to your voice over business though. For Bryson Carr, the solution was outsourcing. With a limited number of hours to give to voice over because of a day job, outsourcing aspects of his business to a virtual assistant allowed him to get more done and grow faster. Be inspired by his story, and take some notes because the same thing may be the solution you've been looking for! CONNECT WITH BRYSON CARR NAVA - https://brysoncarr.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jbrysoncarr LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/brysoncarr IMDb - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm10400455 Marc Scott on Instagram - @marcscott RESOURCES FOR VOICE ACTORS * The VOpreneur Guide to Testimonials Visit https://vopreneur.com/testimonials * Get an instant $25 credit when you sign up for VoiceZam Visit https://voicezam.com/marcscott * For voice over services: Visit https://marcscottvoiceover.com * Want VOpreneur Swag? Visit https://teespring.com/stores/vopreneur * Join the VOpreneur Facebook Group Visit https://facebook.com/groups/vopreneur EVERYDAY VOPRENEURS IN THIS EPISODE * Thanks to "Uncle Roy" for production assistance! Visit https://antlandproductions.com * Thanks to Christy Harst for VO contributions! Visit https://christyharst.com * Thanks to Krysta Wallrauch for VO contributions! Visit https://krystawallrauch.com If you need guidance with your voice over business or learning how to more effectively market, I can help. Book a 15 minute free consultation with me to discuss your specific needs. Book Your Consult

A.I. isn't coming to the voice over industry. It's already here. The challenge for voice actors now is, how will we engage and respond as a community and industry. One of the organizations speaking on our behalf is NAVA (National Association of Voice Actors). They are deeply engrained in numerous conversations including with SAG/Aftra and various levels of government In this wide-ranging interview, I speak with Tim Friedlander (NAVA Founder and President) and Carin Gilfry (NAVA Co-Founder and Vice President). We dive into what NAVA is doing, what voice actors need to know and understand about A.I. in our industry and also, how we, as a voice acting community can support NAVA in their ongoing efforts. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Getting to Know NAVA with Tim Friendlander - https://www.vopreneur.com/blog/188 How to Audition for Success with Carin Gilfry - https://www.vopreneur.com/blog/175 NAVA's Replica Agreement AMA - https://navavoices.org/2024/01/17/nava-zeke-alton-replica-studios-agreement-ama/ CONNECT WITH NAVA NAVA - https://navavoices.org Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/NAVAVOICES/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/NAVAVOICES Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/navavoices Brad Venable Fund - https://navavoices.org/brad-venable/ Marc Scott on Instagram - @marcscott RESOURCES FOR VOICE ACTORS * 12 Ways to Market Your Voice Over Demo Visit https://vopreneur.com/12demotips * Get an instant $25 credit when you sign up for VoiceZam Visit https://voicezam.com/marcscott * For voice over services: Visit https://marcscottvoiceover.com * Want VOpreneur Swag? Visit https://teespring.com/stores/vopreneur * Join the VOpreneur Facebook Group Visit https://facebook.com/groups/vopreneur EVERYDAY VOPRENEURS IN THIS EPISODE * Thanks to "Uncle Roy" for production assistance! Visit https://antlandproductions.com * Thanks to Christy Harst for VO contributions! Visit https://christyharst.com * Thanks to Krysta Wallrauch for VO contributions! Visit https://krystawallrauch.com If you need guidance with your voice over business or learning how to more effectively market, I can help. Book a 15 minute free consultation with me to discuss your specific needs. Book Your Consult

Social media can be a very powerful marketing tool for voice actors. Imagine having access to global audiences for the grand price of... free! Not a bad deal, if you ask me. With the start of the new year, I'm keeping an eye on new trends for social media in 2024. Things that could have an impact in how the platforms are used and how to we, as voice actors and marketers can get the most out of them. In this episode I share five different trends to watch as well as a bonus trend if you stick around until the end. ;) MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Marketing Trends for Voice Actors in 2024 - https://www.vopreneur.com/blog/241 CONNECT WITH MARC SCOTT Marc Scott Voice Over - https://marcscottvoiceover.com Voice Over Marketing Coaching - https://vopreneur.com VOpreneur TV - https://youtube.com/@vopreneur Marc Scott on Instagram - @marcscott Marc Scott on X - https://x.com/marcscott RESOURCES FOR VOICE ACTORS * 12 Ways to Market Your Voice Over Demo Visit https://vopreneur.com/12demotips * Get an instant $25 credit when you sign up for VoiceZam Visit https://voicezam.com/marcscott * For voice over services: Visit https://marcscottvoiceover.com * Want VOpreneur Swag? Visit https://teespring.com/stores/vopreneur * Join the VOpreneur Facebook Group Visit https://facebook.com/groups/vopreneur EVERYDAY VOPRENEURS IN THIS EPISODE * Thanks to "Uncle Roy" for production assistance! Visit https://antlandproductions.com * Thanks to Christy Harst for VO contributions! Visit https://christyharst.com * Thanks to Krysta Wallrauch for VO contributions! Visit https://krystawallrauch.com If you need guidance with your voice over business or learning how to more effectively market, I can help. Book a 15 minute free consultation with me to discuss your specific needs. Book Your Consult

As we head into the new year, and look to accomplish an entirely new list of goals, it's important to pay attention to where the industry is going, and what actions are the ones moving the needle. That includes in your self marketing efforts. Some strategies work better than others. Some tactics are more effective than others. In this episode, I share five different marketing trends I'll be keeping an eye on in 2024, as I believe they'll all have an impact on the growth and success of my voice over business. Oh, and stick around until the end, because I slipped a bonus trend in as well. :) MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE How to Master YouTube with Hunter Peterson https://www.vopreneur.com/blog/230 CONNECT WITH MARC SCOTT Marc Scott Voice Over - https://marcscottvoiceover.com Voice Over Marketing Coaching - https://vopreneur.com VOpreneur TV - https://youtube.com/@vopreneur Marc Scott on Instagram - @marcscott Marc Scott on X - https://x.com/marcscott RESOURCES FOR VOICE ACTORS * 12 Ways to Market Your Voice Over Demo Visit https://vopreneur.com/12demotips * Get an instant $25 credit when you sign up for VoiceZam Visit https://voicezam.com/marcscott * For voice over services: Visit https://marcscottvoiceover.com * Want VOpreneur Swag? Visit https://teespring.com/stores/vopreneur * Join the VOpreneur Facebook Group Visit https://facebook.com/groups/vopreneur EVERYDAY VOPRENEURS IN THIS EPISODE * Thanks to "Uncle Roy" for production assistance! Visit https://antlandproductions.com * Thanks to Christy Harst for VO contributions! Visit https://christyharst.com * Thanks to Krysta Wallrauch for VO contributions! Visit https://krystawallrauch.com If you need guidance with your voice over business or learning how to more effectively market, I can help. Book a 15 minute free consultation with me to discuss your specific needs. Book Your Consult

When it comes to A.I. and the voice over industry, there's a lot of fear. A lot of speculation. A lot of uncertainty. A lot of doubt. But there seems to be less hard data. Less actual information. Less real stories to back up all the fear, uncertainty and doubt. A.I. is here, whether we like it or not. It's going to be better as well. But that doesn't mean it's time to pack your studio and sell it on eBay. I genuinely believe there's still ample opportunity for professional voice actors. I'm seeing evidence of that in my own business, where I continue to sign new clients regularly for many different types of voice over. In this episode, I share the advice I've been giving to voice actors who are coming to me on a near daily basis, sometimes paralyzed in fear of what's happening and what's to come (which, to be clear, nobody ACTUALLY knows what's to come). I hope this advice will encourage you. Hang in there and just #DoTheThing! CONNECT WITH MARC SCOTT Marc Scott Voice Over - https://marcscottvoiceover.com Voice Over Marketing Coaching - https://vopreneur.com VOpreneur TV - https://youtube.com/@vopreneur Marc Scott on Instagram - @marcscott Marc Scott on X - https://x.com/marcscott RESOURCES FOR VOICE ACTORS * 12 Ways to Market Your Voice Over Demo Visit https://vopreneur.com/12demotips * Get an instant $25 credit when you sign up for VoiceZam Visit https://voicezam.com/marcscott * For voice over services: Visit https://marcscottvoiceover.com * Want VOpreneur Swag? Visit https://teespring.com/stores/vopreneur * Join the VOpreneur Facebook Group Visit https://facebook.com/groups/vopreneur EVERYDAY VOPRENEURS IN THIS EPISODE * Thanks to "Uncle Roy" for production assistance! Visit https://antlandproductions.com * Thanks to Christy Harst for VO contributions! Visit https://christyharst.com * Thanks to Krysta Wallrauch for VO contributions! Visit https://krystawallrauch.com If you need guidance with your voice over business or learning how to more effectively market, I can help. Book a 15 minute free consultation with me to discuss your specific needs. Book Your Consult

The 12 Voice Over Gifts of Christmas (#12VOGifts) is the most wonderful voice over contest of the year. In this episode, I share the story of how the contest came to be and how it's grown over the years to where we are today... with over $19,000 in prizes to giveaway! Learn more about this years contest, who has donated prizes, and most importantly, how to get yourself entered, if you haven't done it already! ENTER #12VOGifts 12 Voice Over Gifts of Christmas - https://vopreneur.com/12vogifts 12 Voice Over Gifts of Christmas Live Stream - https://www.youtube.com/live/BHfoyE1n2xI?si=ehD2OKBMSPLh4kRB 12 Voice Over Gifts of Christmas Event Page - https://fb.me/e/1rd2dXy58 Marc Scott on Instagram - @marcscott RESOURCES FOR VOICE ACTORS * 12 Ways to Market Your Voice Over Demo Visit https://vopreneur.com/12demotips * Get an instant $25 credit when you sign up for VoiceZam Visit https://voicezam.com/marcscott * For voice over services: Visit https://marcscottvoiceover.com * Want VOpreneur Swag? Visit https://teespring.com/stores/vopreneur * Join the VOpreneur Facebook Group Visit https://facebook.com/groups/vopreneur EVERYDAY VOPRENEURS IN THIS EPISODE * Thanks to "Uncle Roy" for production assistance! Visit https://antlandproductions.com * Thanks to Christy Harst for VO contributions! Visit https://christyharst.com * Thanks to Krysta Wallrauch for VO contributions! Visit https://krystawallrauch.com If you need guidance with your voice over business or learning how to more effectively market, I can help. Book a 15 minute free consultation with me to discuss your specific needs. Book Your Consult

When I reached out to Sean Pratt, my goal was discuss audiobooks. A genre of voice over that I know nothing about and an entirely intimidated by. I expected to learn a few things, and uncover some helpful nuggets for podcast listeners who are in the space. What I got instead, was a virtual acting master class that can be applied across basically any genre of voice over, including audiobooks. Yes, we discuss books and strategy and marketing and A.I. and all those things. But Sean went so much deeper and gave us so much more. You're going to enjoy (and learn a lot) from this one! CONNECT WITH SEAN PRATT Sean Pratt - https://seanprattpresents.com Sean Pratt on Instagram - https://instagram.com/sppresents Sean Pratt on X / Twitter - https://twitter.com/sppresents Sean Pratt on Facebook - https://facebook.com/sppresents Marc Scott on Instagram - @marcscott RESOURCES FOR VOICE ACTORS * 12 Ways to Market Your Voice Over Demo Visit https://vopreneur.com/12demotips * Get an instant $25 credit when you sign up for VoiceZam Visit https://voicezam.com/marcscott * For voice over services: Visit https://marcscottvoiceover.com * Want VOpreneur Swag? Visit https://teespring.com/stores/vopreneur * Join the VOpreneur Facebook Group Visit https://facebook.com/groups/vopreneur EVERYDAY VOPRENEURS IN THIS EPISODE * Thanks to "Uncle Roy" for production assistance! Visit https://antlandproductions.com * Thanks to Christy Harst for VO contributions! Visit https://christyharst.com * Thanks to Krysta Wallrauch for VO contributions! Visit https://krystawallrauch.com If you need guidance with your voice over business or learning how to more effectively market, I can help. Book a 15 minute free consultation with me to discuss your specific needs. Book Your Consult

With Black Friday / Cyber Monday right around the corner, perhaps you're going to be looking for some great deals on some new equipment to upgrade your studio. Or, maybe you'd like to add some new studio equipment to your Wish List for Santa? In this episode, Jordan Reynolds offers up plenty of new gear for your consideration and he does it across multiple budget ranges as well. From microphones to interfaces and headphones to other fun gizmos and gadgets, you'll have plenty to go shopping for after this interview. CONNECT WITH JORDAN REYNOLDS Jordan Reynolds - https://jordanreynolds.com Jordan Reynolds Courses - https://www.jordanreynolds.com/links Jordan Reynolds on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jordansvoice Jordan Reynolds on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/jordanreynolds Jordan Reynolds on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordanreyn Jordan Reynolds on X - https://twitter.com/jordanreyn Jordan Reynolds on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@jordansvoice Jordan Reynolds on Threads - https://www.threads.net/@jordansvoice Marc Scott on Instagram - @marcscott GEAR MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE MXL 990 - https://amzn.to/3ME7mri AT875R - https://amzn.to/3ufPLPU Rode NT1 5th Gen - https://amzn.to/3sxQThh Shure KSM32 - https://amzn.to/46f7W5H Roswell Pro Audio Mini K87 - https://amzn.to/46klPzj MKH 416 - https://amzn.to/3G0Fc5X TLM 103 - https://amzn.to/3QZOGVm Lewitt 1040 - https://amzn.to/3ui4GsY UAD Sphere LX - https://amzn.to/46l0eXE Mogami XLR Cables - https://amzn.to/40D5Xqq Solid State SSL 2 - https://amzn.to/49v1Kt0 Focusrite 2i2 - https://amzn.to/49FUaMc Steinberg UR12 - https://amzn.to/49ApQ5I Audient ID4 - https://amzn.to/40BMpD7 UAD Apollo - https://amzn.to/3MLyUuD Apogee Symphony - https://amzn.to/40H6Nm1 PreSonus Revelator - https://amzn.to/3G1uPi9 MicMute PPD - https://amzn.to/3MJNanD Elgato Key Lights - https://amzn.to/47fX8W9 Logitech Brio 4K - https://amzn.to/47xlOZT Behringer MICROMON MA400 - https://amzn.to/40CIQfV ATH-M50x - https://amzn.to/3R1S4zc Mini K87 - https://roswellproaudio.com/?aff=61 RESOURCES FOR VOICE ACTORS * 12 Ways to Market Your Voice Over Demo Visit https://vopreneur.com/12demotips * Get an instant $25 credit when you sign up for VoiceZam Visit https://voicezam.com/marcscott * For voice over services: Visit https://marcscottvoiceover.com * Want VOpreneur Swag? Visit https://teespring.com/stores/vopreneur * Join the VOpreneur Facebook Group Visit https://facebook.com/groups/vopreneur EVERYDAY VOPRENEURS IN THIS EPISODE * Thanks to "Uncle Roy" for production assistance! Visit https://antlandproductions.com * Thanks to Christy Harst for VO contributions! Visit https://christyharst.com * Thanks to Krysta Wallrauch for VO contributions! Visit https://krystawallrauch.com If you need guidance with your voice over business or learning how to more effectively market, I can help. Book a 15 minute free consultation with me to discuss your specific needs. Book Your Consult

Telephony is an often overlooked genre of voice over. Ok, so maybe it's not as fun or glamorous as video games or promo or animation. But it can actually be very lucrative. A nice foundational genre for your business to have consistent income landing in your bank account while you're pursuing some of those other genres. Mention the the words telephony, IVR or on-hold messaging in the voice over world, and one name will come up nearly every time. That name is Liz de Nesnera. She is a master of this genre of voice over, even consulting with the GVAA on the telephony rates for the GVAA Rate Guide. In this interview, she delivers on Master Class on telephony, and makes a strong case for why it's a genre more of us should be considering. CONNECT WITH LIZ DE NESNERA Liz de Nesnera - https://hireliz.com Liz de Nesnera on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hirelizvo Liz de Nesnera on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizdenesnera Liz de Nesnera on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCufCE174Uty4PYi1ZUQmEag Liz de Nesnera on Facebook - https://facebook.com/liz.de.nesnera Marc Scott on Instagram - @marcscott RESOURCES FOR VOICE ACTORS * 12 Ways to Market Your Voice Over Demo Visit https://vopreneur.com/12demotips * Get an instant $25 credit when you sign up for VoiceZam Visit https://voicezam.com/marcscott * For voice over services: Visit https://marcscottvoiceover.com * Want VOpreneur Swag? Visit https://teespring.com/stores/vopreneur * Join the VOpreneur Facebook Group Visit https://facebook.com/groups/vopreneur EVERYDAY VOPRENEURS IN THIS EPISODE * Thanks to "Uncle Roy" for production assistance! Visit https://antlandproductions.com * Thanks to Christy Harst for VO contributions! Visit https://christyharst.com * Thanks to Krysta Wallrauch for VO contributions! Visit https://krystawallrauch.com If you need guidance with your voice over business or learning how to more effectively market, I can help. Book a 15 minute free consultation with me to discuss your specific needs. Book Your Consult