Another VO Podcast!

And then there were 4!  Let's welcome CHARLES COATS as a permanent member of the team this week AND let's talk about GETTING PAID... which we ALL love the sound of.  In our journeys we have all reached the point of "NO MORE CHEAP OUTS" and today we cover HOW to negotiate better for MORE and NEVER leave the money on the table... or as Charles says STOP STEPPING OVER HUNDREDS TO GET 5's!!! Let's go!...

Hey it's Linda Bruno!  From the Voiceover.guru "academy" and renowned Voice Actor!  Let;s talk shop with Linda and all about the GURU strategy with workshops, coaching and demos and all about how the industry is and has changed over the span of her career.  Join us then go sign up for a workshop at voicerover.guru !!

You love accents and we know it... mine and Jamie's!  So get the best of them both today as Jamie talks all about VOCATION and why business knowledge is so key in VO.  Calling it a business first... and the tools you need to get all of that going. Being a VO is ALL about business and being organized and customer service and VERY LITTLE about your voice... or is it.  We talk about it ALL today with...

Whisper Room is the original VO Booth that others have tried to mimic and they are still an industry leader for VO, Musicians and more.  Today we talk to Gabe White about how they build, ship and help you tune your booth... and we even talk about why there is not a TRIPLE WALL system.  Gabe offers up lots of great info on sound treatment and where a booth is the best fit and which type.  

Going full time can be scary.... just ask Dallas Britt who started Jan 1 THIS YEAR!  Dallas is making his way in Audiobook and Narrations and shares about his story on todays episode.

Remember the EXCEPTION we talekd about awhile back... this MAY be one of those! Jeff Williams got caught in the COVID WEB being in the medical world as a Chiropractor and set out to start another career in VO.  And did he ever!  Booking solidly and building a true business off his "business" experience.  Jeff sought out the best training an honed his skills to hit 6 figures quickly... and hear his...

Well know Rob! We all think of Rob as THE VO ATTORNEY... but get to know a little more about him today AND hear some myths DEBUNKED and if you have a VIDEO DEMO... you definitely want to listen... because there is NOT a COPYRIGHT POLICE!  Some BIG tidbits dropped in this episdoe from one of the nicest guys around who has a GREAT story abouthis first VO job and about his stellar #1 SUPERBOWL SPOT! ...

Sometimes the nicest guys are just QUIETLY waiting for their time and on his FIRST PODCAST EVER you'll meet Mike... who is a multi-talented VOoCoach-Producer-Audio Guru near Toronto who got into VO through Live Announcing then Radio Imaging.  His is a SKILLED producer of demos who stays busy from referrals and word of mouth... because HE'S GOOD!  Learn more about Mike today on the podcast and find...

Our MAN ON THE STREET Charles "THE VOICE" Coats has gone to yet ANOTHER VO CONFERENCE to cover for ANOTHER VO PODCAST !  Get the scoop on his take of the LA Conference that just happened a week ago and of course enjoy the rhetoric whenever these 4 get together.  IT'S A BONUS EPISODE to give you MORE to listen to while the relatives are arguing over desserts....

With well over 240 books done and settled in his niche voice, J Rodney talks about the importance of coaching, routines and how he gets it done in addition to working a very busy schedule of life! Getting up at 2:30am his routine is not typical, but you'll get it... and he flat out gets it dropping his unique and warm voice on many Westerns and Scary stories.  He touches on how to manage the chara...

Sometimes you sort of fake it... like we did on this episode since we are NOT the kings of Audiobooks.  We had a few answers but we were able to secure a REAL audiobook narrator for next week so as usual... we went down the usual rabbit holes and tried to fake it. It's still a few laughs, we lose Troy for a few minutes and then try to stay on track.  

The world of VO is filled with talent and drive... but what makes a talent succeed?  What makes you get up at 5am? And why is association with others in the industry important?  This and more as we try to NOT be mundane with JMC! Enjoy the conversation and insights as we talk about the biz, conferences and what makes a person less talented more successful... or something like that.... Get your pod...

Routines, billing, end of the year... Charles joins us to talk about running a business, what not to forget and what not to do.  And as always there are 100 other flying topics of interest from how Charles landed the Velveteen Rabbit promo on Apple TV to the Pocket Fisherman and a slingshot casting thingy.  Get your PODCAST MERCH HERE and we appreciate your support.... we don't make a thing off th...

The past few weeks there's been lots of posts about nominations and awards.  And we truly are happy for all of those who were nominated BUT... there is always a BIGG BUTT.... there is no reason to feel left out or hurt! Did you know some awards require you to PAY to be nominated?  (Notice we say SOME not all!)  Then you might not even GET nominated... so what is the real reason it should or should...

This week the insight is DEEP and the philosophy STRONG as we talk to the always amazing JENN HENRY! Jenn is the epitomy of AUTHENTIC and being YOURSELF and talks mucho about all things "yourself".  Settle in because you need to take the entire hour in... so...much...for your self esteem!!  Get your VO LIFE and PODCAST MERCH  HERE

We were honored to have the opportunity to talk to Mary Lynn Wissner this week...owner of VoicesVoiceCasting and "caster" of thousands of commercial spots.  Did you know she was a child actor? From growing up in the biz to now coaching VO's and holding workshops, Mary Lynn "gets" what is being booked and in her words... "is on your side"! And she has an awesome two-handed backhand... just sayin'....

You are one of those three... or maybe a fourt.... a lonely lurker.... but they are all OK!  No matter your status, learn more today about the phases, stages and who was nekkid in front of a camera and THEN order your mug or t-shirt below!! https://www.bonfire.com/store/the-vo-life--another-vo-podcast/?utm_source=copy_link&utm_medium=store_page_share&utm_campaign=the-vo-life--another-vo-po...

When you show up from LEG DAY and almost forgot we were recording, there wasn't much structure... but we did get into a few topics we shouldn't have most likely.  The "ousting" of the Voices CEO and a few other things for sure.  When there's no topic, it can go ANYWHERE.... Get ANOTHER VO PODCAST Merch HERE   (T's, Hoodies, Mugs)

DISCLAIMER ALERT.... Maybe this is you, maybe not. You may not even realize you ARE doing these things but let's be honest, after 3-4 years we have seen a few things that newbies do that they shouldn't. Today the three lost boys talk about some of the things they see people doing that make you wanna cringe... OH and HAPPY BIRTHDAY TROY!!! The Big 6-0!!! On the day this releases! Catch up on all th...

You absolutely CANNOT miss this incredible episode with 4 hosts who are awed by the fabulous LAU LAPIDES! Lau is the example of what hard work is and does and also of what it means to be an "overnight success". From her agency, to coaching, producing and running a very successful business she had added a conference called NEVO to the list which happens on Oct 14-15 near Boston. So many great take...

First let's just be TRANSPARENT (last weeks promise) that we know VERY LITTLE about AI but we want to talk about it and raise questions and point out what we see already day to day as issues.  AI is here, it's getting better and it will have some effect on your work BUT you can be smart about it by avoiding jobs that STEAL YOUR VOICE ... and just paying attention to the things going on around us i...

This week we talk about transparency and how sometimes there are pictures painted that are not always as they seem. As we all three have our struggles, we try to be VERY transparent about our position in business and where we are to help show a truthful version of what this career is all about.  Today Jake leads the conversation and even talks about the high possibility of taking on a second job t...

Somedays one topic leads to another and you get off track... a little.  But lots of truths today about three different topics that are near and dear to all three of us.

Charles Coats is BACK as he and Jake tell us all about their experiences at ONE VOICE in Dallas.  Jake was one of 5 volunteers chose to check people in and attended "ON THE HOUSE".  Hear how he treated being a volunteer and his enjoyment of helping people.  Charles attended a few paid sessions and shares his experiences on that and more and also the comparison to VO Atlanta. Another great episode...