The VoiceMe Podcast

Welcome to the VoiceMe Podcast—information and advice on the world of voiceover, presented by voiceme.co.za, the South African search directory for voice artists and related services. I’m Andrew Sutherland, founder of VoiceMe.co.za, and today, we’re diving into a transformative concept that’s all about mindset. Topics in this episode: Mindset Shifts in your VO Business More Info: VoiceMe -  voicem...

Welcome to the VoiceMe Podcast, Information and advice on the world of voiceover, presented by voiceme.co.za - The South African Search Directory for Voice Artists and Related Services. I’m Andrew Sutherland, founder of voiceme.co.za, and in this episode, I’m talking about training as a voiceover artist, rates, and quoting for projects with Lutho John. Lutho John https://luthojohn.voiceme.co.za/ h...

Welcome to the VoiceMe Podcast, information and advice on the world of voiceover, presented by voiceme.co.za - The South African Search Directory for Voice Artists and Related Services. I’m Andrew Sutherland, founder of voiceme.co.za, and in this episode, I’m talking about whether or not you are really ready to start a career in voiceover. Topics in this episode: 8 Essential Areas To Determine You...

Welcome to the VoiceMe Podcast, Information and advice on the world of voiceover, presented by voiceme.co.za - The South African Search Directory for Voice Artists and Related Services. I’m Andrew Sutherland, founder of voiceme.co.za and in this last episode of the VO Categories series I’m going to go over Videogames and Apps. Topics in this episode: An overview of the Videogames and Apps Category...

Welcome to the VoiceMe Podcast, Information and advice on the world of voiceover, presented by voiceme.co.za - The South African Search Directory for Voice Artists and Related Services. I’m Andrew Sutherland, founder of voiceme.co.za and in this episode I’m going to go over the In-Show and Documentary VO Category. Topics in this episode: An overview of the In-Show and Documentary VO Category More...

Welcome to the VoiceMe Podcast, Information and advice on the world of voiceover, presented by voiceme.co.za - The South African Search Directory for Voice Artists and Related Services. I’m Andrew Sutherland, founder of voiceme.co.za and in this episode I’m going to go over the Telephony VO Category, which includes IVR (Interactive Voice Response), PBX (private branch exchange), MOH (Message On Ho...

Welcome to the VoiceMe Podcast, Information and advice on the world of voiceover, presented by voiceme.co.za - The South African Search Directory for Voice Artists and Related Services. I’m Andrew Sutherland, founder of voiceme.co.za and in this episode I’m going to go over the Promos, Lineups and Imaging VO Category. Topics in this episode: An overview of the Promos, Lineups and Imaging VO Catego...

Welcome to the VoiceMe Podcast, Information and advice on the world of voiceover, presented by voiceme.co.za - The South African Search Directory for Voice Artists and Related Services. I’m Andrew Sutherland, founder of voiceme.co.za and in this episode I’m going to go over the Live Events and MC VO Category. Topics in this episode: An overview of the Live Events and MC VO Category More Info: Voic...

Welcome to the VoiceMe Podcast, Information and advice on the world of voiceover, presented by voiceme.co.za - The South African Search Directory for Voice Artists and Related Services. I’m Andrew Sutherland, founder of voiceme.co.za and in this  episodes I’m going to go over the E-Learning and Educational VO category. Topics in this episode: An overview of the E-Learning and Educational VO catego...

Welcome to the VoiceMe Podcast, Information and advice on the world of voiceover, presented by voiceme.co.za - The South African Search Directory for Voice Artists and Related Services. I’m Andrew Sutherland, founder of voiceme.co.za and over the next few episodes I’m going to go over some of the different kinds of voiceover categories there are out there. These are going to be quick, short eps to...

Welcome to the VoiceMe Podcast, Information and advice on the world of voiceover, presented by voiceme.co.za - The South African Search Directory for Voice Artists and Related Services. I’m Andrew Sutherland, founder of voiceme.co.za and over the next few episodes I’m going to go over some of the different kinds of voiceover categories there are out there. This episode will cover the AV/Corporate...

Welcome to the VoiceMe Podcast, Information and advice on the world of voiceover, presented by voiceme.co.za - The South African Search Directory for Voice Artists and Related Services. I’m Andrew Sutherland, founder of voiceme.co.za and over the next few episodes I’m going to go over some of the different kinds of voiceover categories there are out there. These are going to be quick, short eps to...

Welcome to the VoiceMe Podcast, Information and advice on the world of voiceover, presented by voiceme.co.za - The South African Search Directory for Voice Artists and Related Services. I’m Andrew Sutherland, founder of voiceme.co.za and over the next few episodes I’m going to go over some of the different kinds of voiceover categories there are out there. In this episode, I’ll go over Advertising...

Welcome to the VoiceMe Podcast, Information and advice on the world of voiceover, presented by voiceme.co.za - The South African Search Directory for Voice Artists and Related Services. I’m Andrew Sutherland, founder of voiceme.co.za and in this episode I’m talking about Negotiating VO Rates with some strategies and tips for a favourable outcome that benefits both you and your client.   Topics in...

Welcome to the VoiceMe Podcast, Information and advice on the world of voiceover, presented by voiceme.co.za - The South African Search Directory for Voice Artists and Related Services. I’m Andrew Sutherland, founder of voiceme.co.za and in this episode I’m going over some of my thoughts on AI in voiceover.   Topics in this episode: AI in Voiceover Voice Clones Your Rights under GDPR and POPIA Req...

Welcome to the VoiceMe Podcast, Information and advice on the world of voiceover, presented by voiceme.co.za - The South African Search Directory for Voice Artists and Related Services. I’m Andrew Sutherland, founder of VoiceMe and in this episode, the first of the Q&A Series for 2023, I’m going to be answering questions that you guys have sent me over the past few weeks. This series is intended t...

Welcome to the VoiceMe Podcast, Information and advice on the world of voiceover, presented by voiceme.co.za - The South African Search Directory for Voice Artists and Related Services. I’m Andrew Sutherland, founder of VoiceMe and in this episode I’m talking to Daniella Pellegrini van Rooyen about the legal and law side of the VO industry.   Topics in this episode: VO Contracts and Agreements Leg...

Welcome to the VoiceMe Podcast, Information and advice on the world of voiceover, presented by voiceme.co.za - The South African Search Directory for Voice Artists and Related Services. I’m Andrew Sutherland, founder of voiceme.co.za and in this episode I’m going to go over some more marketing tips for when you’re reaching out to clients.   Topics in this episode: Your VO Messaging  Introductory E...

Welcome to the VoiceMe Podcast, Information and advice on the world of voiceover, presented by voiceme.co.za - The South African Search Directory for Voice Artists and Related Services. I’m Andrew Sutherland, founder of voiceme.co.za and in this episode I’m going over The Difference Between Features and Benefits in Voiceover and why it’s important to your marketing efforts when reaching out to cli...

Welcome to the VoiceMe Podcast, Information and advice on the world of voiceover, presented by voiceme.co.za - The South African Search Directory for Voice Artists and Related Services. I’m Andrew Sutherland, founder of VoiceMe and in this episode I’m talking about the lifecycle of a VO project.   Topics in this episode: Roleplayers in a VO Project Project Production Steps & Stages More Info: Voic...

Welcome to the VoiceMe Podcast, Information and advice on the world of voiceover, presented by voiceme.co.za - The South African Search Directory for Voice Artists and Related Services. I’m Andrew Sutherland, founder of voiceme.co.za and in this episode I’m talking about how to find your VO niche and unique value proposition.   Topics in this episode: Unique Value Propositions Finding your VO Nich...

Welcome to the VoiceMe Podcast, Information and advice on the world of voiceover, presented by voiceme.co.za - The South African Search Directory for Voice Artists and Related Services. I’m Andrew Sutherland, founder of voiceme.co.za and in this episode I’m talking about CRM’s and why you need one for your voiceover business.   Topics in this episode: Why you need a CRM as a Voice Artist CRM Tools...

Welcome to the VoiceMe Podcast, I’m Andrew Sutherland, founder of voiceme.co.za and in this episode I’ll be speaking with industry veteran voice artist and coach, Craig Ross from SAVOA about voiceover coaching and training.   Topics in this episode: Importance of Coaching & Training VO Nuances & Timbre Hierarchies VO Trends & Being Authentic VO Demos for Beginners vs Professionals Your Voice Rainb...

Welcome to the VoiceMe Podcast, Information and advice on the world of voiceover, presented by voiceme.co.za - The South African Search Directory for Voice Artists and Related Services. I’m Andrew Sutherland, founder of voiceme.co.za and in this episode I’ll be talking about how you can get more VO work, from first steps as a beginner, to professionally marketing yourself and how VoiceMe can help...

Welcome to the VoiceMe Podcast, Information and advice on the world of voiceover, presented by voiceme.co.za - The South African Search Directory for Voice Artists and Related Services. I’m Andrew Sutherland, founder of voiceme.co.za and in this episode I’m talking about VO Rates – from the SA Rates guidelines for various categories of VO work, how to set your own rates, to tips for quoting client...