The VO Life

Exciting news from the studio that after a doing a lot of pro/con and why/why not charts I have decided to start offering "officially" demo and sample services for fellow VO's. This is not a move FROM voice actor to producer just and add on to my business and what will be a VERY LIMITED add on as I want to personally do all the work so I cannot do a lot of this... but I truly enjoy it. I started in audio many years ago and have been producing a lot of spots the last three years for end clients for radio and have even done a few local TV spots. Get the full story WHY I am crazy enough to try to add this to my biz in this episode!

Don't let those illusions get in the way... your or others. Being grounded in VO is one of the hardest things to do for me. I ride emotional rollercoasters weekly...but this new focus of PIVOT VERSUS PANIC is helping me. Learn more about me at troyholdenvoices.com

We have all had it, and let's face it. It NEVER goes away. We work in a ctlclical business that can give great joy and elation and the next day drive you to drink. The ups and downs of dealing with Imposter Syndrome and realizing you can only deal with it one way... thanks Aleesha Bake for the drop this week!

How much processing are you doing? It really depends... is it an audition or a finished delivery? Are you expected to do ANYTHING to your files at all? Are you OVERPROCESSING? I'm no audio engineer but having worked with many and delivering well over 10,000 files the past few years PLUS I have stayed at a Holiday Inn...I think some of you are OVER PROCESSING your auditions and taking way too much time... and worrying about things that don't matter! {{voiceactor}} {{voiceover}}

VO Atlanta Re-Cap and what Newbies need to know... this week on the VO Life!

VO Atlanta is RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER! And if it is your FIRST TIME I have some advice for you from someone headed down for year THREE... and it may also help those who went before but felt OVERWHELMED by it all. Let's get to Atlanta and NETWORK and HAVE FUN!!!

Voice actors are always asking WHERE CAN I GET WORK and it is not always about getting PAID for work when you are new. Volunteer Voiceover may be a place for you! For a VERY SMALL fee you can be exposed to many great and qualified NFP's and volunteer your voice for their cause. Melissa Harlow joins today to talk about her LONG journey getting this wonderful platform started and I play a small part in being a plae to promote it and to also offer services myself. Join us for a look into her career as well being a mainly "Fiverr only" voice and how she manages that with this new venture and traveling the world. See her adventures here : https://youtube.com/@TheAdventureTravelers?si=nDSE37uuCZ4iLRks

Episode 135 ponders the world of online casting "pay to play" platforms and has anything changed on VDC? Whats the answer to making V123 work? Why can't I see over 2 auditions a day? It's the blasted ALGORITHIM and LEVELS... let's talk about it and then you can decide your path. It's not all it used to be and it may be GETTING WORSE???

2023 was year 2 of being a FULL TIME VOICE ACTOR! I talekd last time about some of the increase, but let's celebrate a first... my first five figure month! Why is this a big deal? Why am I sharing this? Tune in and find out on the VO Life!!

Episode 133 is the year end wrap up... goals met? Fell short? Accomplishments and plans? As we close 2023 I take a look back on MY business and the things I felt good about... but also the personal goals that I totally FAILED at...however.... 2024 awaits!

Novemeber is GONE, December is HALFWAY GONE and 2024 awaits! What are you going to do NOW to be ready for what 2024 is offering. It is an ELECTION YEAR and Political will be BOOMING! Did you get that demo done? Do you have your marketing ready? That and more in the years FINAL EPISODE!

I know... it was OVER... but it's NOT... I need this place to talk about some of the things we don't on Another VO Podcast... and there we are more about the battle of a working VO... here, we talk about the start up pains and forming your business to be sustainable. So twice a month I plan to field your questions and concerns of your pains getting your biz going and the needs you have. E MAIL ME at troy@troyholdenvoices.com with your questions. SO let's start this NEW JOURNEY under the SAME NAME as we work through the perils and toils of starting up these days in the VO LIFE!

Cross post of the ANOTHER VO PODCAST interview with JENN HENRY! GET VO LIFE GEAR HERE.....

For the next several weeks I will cross post the episodes from the "new" podcast. I am no longer doing separate VO LIFE episodes... Thank you for your support of this group and podcast!!!!! GET VO MERCH HERE:

I have been through a lot with this podcast. It was like raising a child in some ways... but as I have grown and changed in my career I also feel it is time to transition to the "other" podcast and dedicate more to it so YOU get better content. Thus, Ep 130 will be the last VO LIFE episode and you can hear me weekly on ANOTHER VO PODCAST with Alden and Jake. THANK YOU for following me, listening, laughing and crying with me. THE JOURNEY IS FAR FROM OVER... it is just moving. The Facebook Group stays the same, the other podcast logo has changed to reflect toe connection... and we all three will uphold what I started in delivering truth, transparence and now 3 different views on all topics. Hugs to you all, see you over there!!!!

With 2 VO Podcasts, I want to make sure that we are not overlapping and not giving you great content so... this one is going to start doing things focusing only on my business and my practices versus interviews and other topics. Listen in for the plan!!! Get VO Life Gear HERE (T shirts, Hoodies, Coffee Mugs) Email me at troy@troyholdenvoices.com

Turning 60 is not scaring me but helping me see things in a different way. Being appreciateive of the "elder respect" I get at times (Being called Sir-people opening doors-letting me in front of the line-THE DISCOUNTS!) is great but I am planning to enjoy MY foutrh quarter and get ll the "overtime" I can in this career and in life! LET'S GO! And not YOU Tom Brady!!!!

DISCLAIMER: I'd never set out to hurt anyones feelings BUT it is time to GET OFF THE BENCH! Finish 2023 strong or at least GET STARTED before 2024 is here! This is all about the big finish for 2023 as we enter the 4th Quarter and I also enter the FOURTH QUARTER of LIFE! Do we want to sit around and watch? Do we want to win? Or maybe we declare it a HOBBY and just relax? Whatever your choice we got you at the VO LIFE! Comments? email me at troy@troyholdenvoices.com

Fall is in the air (I love fall) and let's do some shorts... while we can.... really! Today its rambling about rates controversy, how business cysles are never predictable and even the new Bumble Bee Mic by Neat. WHAT A DEAL! Need help on your business plan or understanding what VO is all about? Book a free consult on my website https://troyholdenvoices.com/book-your-vo

There's more than one way to get there, but I feel this is the BEST way to get there. Follow these 10 steps and BUILD A CAREER not a HOBBY! Join the VO LIFE facebook group for more solid advice and encouragement in your path!