The VO Life

Do you ever stop feeling REJECTED 95% of the time in VO?  Let's put handling rejection in perspective today...and how age helps!

Even though we ALWAYS get a refund I HATE tax time.  I have to gather so much info and funnel it into a spreadsheet and I just wish I had a "guy" or "gal" to do all of this... but ya know me.... ONE MAN SHOW!!!

Hello 2026...Goodbye first Quarter of the 2000's.  Think about that.  If you are a Boomer or GenX or like me call yourself a BOOMER-X you are FEELING THESE YEARS PASS TOO FAST!!! Let's look back at the VO of 202 not with brand names and accolades but with humility and hope! Happy New Year to all the VO Life fans and THANK YOU for another year!!

I would apologize but you get it.... we work hard, we have so much to do.... family, farm, tech, TIKTOK!!!!!  Let's catch up and talk about how things are going with my VO Life!!

My father had that saying .... stop spinning your wheels! I knew EXACTLY what he meant... do YOU??

Who said I was leaving VO?  Maybe no one... but I am seeing a huge transition in my business to UGC as I learn and market to agencies.  The market is HUGE and te work is FLOWING! Here's how I am handling the change!

September is 1/3 of the way over and I am laying out my REVISED PLANS for the final quarter based on how the year has gone and how I need to finish... especially related to MARKETING my strengths.  As voice actors we learn quickly we are in the business of HIGH REJECTIONS whether it is an audition or when marketing... we get no response, feedack or anything most of the time.  What can we do DIFFER...

In this engaging conversation, Troy Holden and AJ DeLong delve into the world of podcasting technology, microphone choices, and the voiceover industry. Let's face it... they are GEARHEADS and love the gear and the excitement fo talking about it!  They discuss how AJ bonds VO and WORKING AT SWEETWATER  (the candy store?), the importance of equipment, and the evolution of music shops. AJ shares his...

In this conversation, Troy Holden and George Washington III discuss the transition from PC to Mac, the revival of the WOVO organization, and the importance of community and mentorship in the voice acting industry. They explore the unique unconference style of WovoCon, the significance of emotional connection in voice over work, and the challenges of navigating rates and negotiations in the industr...

Touch Dip welcomes Rho Marsh over just to chat about stuff cause we haven't in awhile!  Rho and I go way back and we just always had a connection and enjoy talking... so this week its me and RHO for THE SHOW!

Weird week, weird month, weird podcast.  Lst minute stuff from July and is it time YOU made a pivot also??

Charles and Jake join the podcast tis week and it's like we never left off but... We sure miss Alden who is doing WELL by all means just busy in his other work!  As usual we scatter and jump on several topics mainly catching up on our first half of 2025 and plans for the rest of the year AND we will ALL THREE be in Dalls for OVC Aug 22-24!  Always good to have my guys on!

In this conversation,Tim will delve into the significance of improvisation in voice acting, emphasizing the importance of authenticity, emotional connection, and the necessity of training and coaching. They all discuss the challenges of navigating the voice acting industry, the role of personal experiences in performance, and the value of community and networking. The conversation also touches on...

After a MUCH DESERVED week off we are BACK and with my buddy Charles Coats the VO LIFE welcomes the multi-talented AMANDA ELGIE! Amanda is a member of the same club as Charles and I ... 5 years in and still standing! Enjoy meeting Amanda and hear about her journey from COLLEGE PROFESSOR to a fun and rewarding VO career. 

In this episode of The VO Life, hosts Troy Holden and Rodney Turner, along with guest Jessica Mathison, explore the multifaceted world of voiceover acting. They discuss Jessica's unexpected journey into voiceover, the importance of branding, the role of technology, and the significance of coaching and research in building a successful voiceover career. The conversation also touches on the emerging...

How can one person have so much on their plate and still have time to do the podcast?  Jeff has his own Medical Practice focusing on Chiropractic, has B-N-B's, is an accomplished painter and scultpurer PLUS HAS A ROCKING VO BUSINESS!  HOW DOES HE DO IT and remain CALM while having a teenager at home and another in college???  We talk about some of those struggles to find balance but let me just sa...

This guy!  20 years deep into the biz and still brings the FRESH...and I have to say my favorite part is the  WARNINGS he got doing VO while still working in radio... and how it led him to leave and do this all in! Chris brings a lot of fun to the podcast today and joins me and Kaset for an hour of convo!

My marketing routine has finally shaped up after almost a year of building systems, tryinh CRM's and finally settling into 2 ways to go get those clients attention.  One is HANDS OFF with VO Inbox and Jonathan Grant.  The other is my TARGETED MARKETING for Automotive, Radio Imaging and Follow Up for ALL genres. How do I do it?  Let's take a quick look! Wanna talk?  Schedule time HERE  . There is a...

Matt Sheppard took a very long bicycle ride from home one day and stopped pedaling when he reached Northern Greece!  Now he is a full time voice actor after being on camera and is "planted" where he feels he should be.  Join us and hear how Matt made his transition into the VO Life!

With a wealth of experience in audiobooks and using his niche to the MAX J Rodney Turner is both neighbor and superstar in Audiobooks.  Bill Marsh started in VO about 2 years ago and has been making the conference rounds and digging in.  Let's talk to 2 guys in different stages and hear all about it! Reach out to Troy through his website...  troyholdenvoices.com

Kasey Hott is the former TV News Personality who decided after 15 years it was time for change and BOY did she make changes... marraige, move, new house and FULL TIME VO! Shar Albert is taking life on after declaring "It is MY time" and is deep into VO as an audiobook narrator and now other genres as she just won the VO LIFE mock audition!   Join us in a fun conversation and hear how THEY did the...

One Voice Award Niminated in 2025 3 times voice actor Deanna Johnston joins me today and it's all about the grind and keeping the faith although WE KNOW NOT the supposed outcome of all those emails and auditions.  When it becomes TOO MUCH what do we do and how do we adjust and maintain?  We talk to a friend. Deanna and I have been on this journey about the same amount of time and she had some inte...

You cannot use a USB mic...You must have agents... You cannot make 6 figures with your accent... SAY IT AIN'T SO!!  Things I was told and things some assume can add up to bogging you down.  Don't believe everything you hear or see and work it out for your self with someone you trust.  All of this is leading up to OVC in August and my session covering accepting yourself as you.  YOU can do most any...

YOU have to study. YOU have to learn. YOU should know your rates and know YOUR WORTH as a voice actor when quoting broadcast work.  It is COMPLICATED and I even use the GVAA daily. It is ALWAYS up on my screen because I also get confused and yes... sometimes have to ask for help! Do'nt leave a pile of cash on the table... you don't have to memorize it all but you need to know how to INTERPRET thos...

You got the job! Congrats! Now how do you KEEP the client? This episode is all about LOSING a client and the fastest ways to do so plus how to turn those things into the ones you should do to KEEP a client. Need VO Business Advice?  I offer consults starting with a 15m free consult that NEVER stops at 15m! To schedule with me click this link: BOOK 15 MINS      Marketing is hard... you got this!!