The VO Life

Rejection is a BIG PART of voice over.  We get way more "No's" than we do jobs. You have to have that thick skin, roll it off and move on BUT not before you respond in a positive and engaging manner.  Keep in mind that a business builds relationships and that means with everyone we come in contact with... not just those who hire us.

We all did it, probably.  But those QUESTIONS that keep popping up week after week!!  It's how we learn, but is there a better way??

Late October. 4th Quarter 2021. The panic is setting in for me as I come closer to the REAL VO LIFE and no longer living that W2 Life! I feel like it's the big game and I'm the biggest rookie on the field!  OH NO NOT AGAIN.... IMPOSTER SYNDROME!!!  Let's talk through a few things so I can feel better!  Join me! I need your help!

Join us and learn more about Rudy and his VO Life!  Inspiring conversation and interesting perspectives from that DEEP VOICE GUY!

Charles Coats had his dream job... he was in Texas training American Airlines employees and using his talents.  Then came covid...hear that story and more about how Charles didn't even know what VO was and now... well HE ARE ONE!!!  Enjoy a conversation with the VERY TALENTED Charles Coats or as we know him... Charles The Voice! Visit his site  www.charlesthevoice.com

Brandon has been full time in VO since late 2018.  He is a creative, funny and VERY talented man with voices to spare!  Enjoy learning more about Brandon and his VO Life!

Demos. Love em, hate em. Short spots, long spots. Pro, self. Kicking the tires on some of the scuttlebutt about the DEMOS we LOVE!

Chuck Brown has been doing Professional VO for over 40 years and launched a Fiverr career in the past few years as changes to the industry and career changes dictated a change in how he did things.  Hear the story of where it started and how he came into VO in new ways as he made changes to his life and career.  Listen closely and gain insight from one of the most treasured voices today!

Charles Bain is a stage actor and on screen actor living in Warner Robbins, GA.  He is from Alabama and way back in 2015 he decided to pursue VO. Wait, this is 2021... and you said he JUST STARTED?  Correct.  Through trial and error, he put things on hold then re-started in 2020.  His journey is VERY DIFFERENT... and hopefully this conversation might help some of you "slow down" and take the long...

Voice over is a passion, not a hobby or "another side job to make a buck".  There are people getting in every week, asking the same questions.  Not to hurt your feelings or make one enemy... but I will tell you LIKE IT IS... 

Many of our VO Lifers know Mike and also know he has set the Fiverr format on fire hitting his goals for TRS in only 9 months! Many wonder what his secret was, how did he do it... and he is going to tell you and share what he did to get to where he is but you'll be surprised.

Louise Porter and Alice Everdeen are straight up GOOD at what they do and they are a lot of fun to talk to.  Enjoy some insight into these 2 ladies careers and hear their samples of just how good they are!  Lots of fun in a bit longer podcast this week but hey... I bet you enjoy every minute!

I juat missed you all and needed to talk... thanks for being there!  LOL !  Damn is it slow or what?  And hot.....

Dane Scott.  You know him! The Gig Doctor! The Coach!  Dane shares a wealth of knowledge with Fiverr users daily through his help but there's more you didn't know about his background!  Plus he also understands why some people just don't like Fiverr or want it around.  Enjoy a conversation with the Gig Doctor!  Stay til the end!

Thanks for the great ideas on episodes... today I touch (barely) on is the conversational trend going away or is it still the number one... it is NEVER going away!  Pulling back is the expectation... way back!  Plus a lot of random babbling this week on things being slow for vacation time and what I do when it is slow.

Multi-talented VO Brad Grochowski joins me today to talk about his first year and his different approach to VO.  Brad does lots of long narration and audiobooks bringing a different look at how he plans to grow his business.  He also is a performer in a band plus graduated from the theatre.  A man of many talents living in Baltimore with his family... enjoy this look into yet another peer and what...

There are so many places to market your VO business and being a NEW voice artist you may be overwhelmed at all of it and why not?  Fiverr, Upwork, Voquent, Mandy, Voices 123, Voices dot com, Cast Voices and there are more.  Don't drown, slow down! And I apologize in advance for the "character" rant and getting off track... it's just what I do best... lose my train of thought!!  Thank God VO's are...

Auditions.  If you are doing them, are you winning?  If you're not you may need to SLOW DOWN and self direct more.  How?  Today's episode is all about how I do it based on some coaching and research I have done.  Does it work? I can say my booking ration on Voices went from 74:1 to 52:1 in 90 days.  That's all due to coaching, workshops and when I have my senses... following these steps.  Do I eve...

A quick look back at my first year in VO and some clips from then and now.  Still climbing and grinding, still fighting that accent!!

Mental health as a VO can be a challenge... good mental health that is.  This episode talks about how to channel all of that stress and pressure into something good.

The first year of VO is a crazy ride.  I am past year one and headed into year two and sharing some insight on all of the coaches, teachers, Facebook pages and more.  There's so much thrown at you WHAT DO YOU DO??

How will you stay cool in the booth?  Quick self discussion about some options I looked at and then the decision.  

Getting work, doing work, marketing, website, social media, more.... how I handle some of my stress and hoping it helps you.

When and how do I ever find a brand and start branding?  How will I find my niche??  Time takes care of many things... I am not the expert but here is my take on this PLUS some great tips on helping your conversational read.

Troy speaks with Michael Robbins and talks  about his jump into full time