Another VO Podcast!

This week we throw spaghetti and see what sticks!  From rates to "things have changed this year" what sticks for you?

Summer is in full swing and we are all feeling the CRUNCH for time, family, work and more. Jake and Alden have settled into their new positions with VERY DIFFERENT outcomes... Charles and Troy and swinging for the fences still in there full time and so... how has the first half of the year gone and WHAT IS IN STORE for the GROUP OF FOUR?  Today we cover the first half, second half plans and all the changes we are dealing with as 2024 goes all "second half".  We also talk about OVC24 where three of us will be there and we hope to do some live recording for the podcasts.  Also repping the podcast at the One Voice Awards Show is Charles with 2 nominations and Troy with 6!  We hpe to see you there in DALLAS August 8-11!

Nothing to share about VO this week but a call to unity for our country as we celebrate our freedoms....

WE ARE TAKING A BREAK for 2 weeks!  Catch up on the older episodes and enjoy your SUMMER VACATION!!!!

It came out awhile back and we touched on a few things here and there but today it's all about the NAVA survey. How many voice actors are there?  How many were sampled?  How accurate is this info??  Where do we fit? Where do YOU fit... and soon we will have three years of surveys to trend and see where the Covid Babies are... what? If you know you know.

Have a question for us? Send it to AnotherVOPodcast@gmail.com and we will address it on the podcast. 

Sometimew we have to educate the client.  Usage, studio time, etc.  Do you need a contract? A rider? What did YOU do when they tried to use your project a second time and not pay?  This and more from the Gang of 4!

Think about it. How you "approach" most anything can heavily make a difference in the outcome. A positive approach can lead to a more positive outcome. Dread the task, the task sucks. Marketing, auditioning, networking... all affected by attitude. It's not easy, but controlling your mood and approach will definitely help you sudition BETTER and marlet BETTER. Tune up that attitude for better results!  We talk about our struggles with this same thing in our everyday business.

This week Jake and Charles are back and Jake leads a great conversation related to how Charles treats his clients.  Chuck Booker... as we fondly call Charles...is a people person and knows how to set the table to hold a client close.  Learn from a guy who trained execs at American Airlines on leadership just how to take these corporate tricks into your VO business to make clients LOVE you for not only your voice!

Troy and Alden are in the boat this week alone RIDING THE WAVES and share about what they do when it is slow and how to plan for the later. Jake is on vacation and Charles is on the hustle....we will get back to 4 next week!  

Join us as we talk with host of "The Voice Over Coffee Shop" Andrew Morrison.  Andrew is a full time VO and Dad living near Atlanta, GA and using every aspect of his life up until VO to make things work.  From marketing to giving back, his servant attitude and entrepreneurial spirit is VERY evident! Was Jake not paying attention?  WHERE IS HIS ACCENT???

Learn more at AndrewDMorrison.com 

Multi-Award winning voice actor Stephanie Nemeth Parker joins as Charles hosts this ultra-talented Audiobook Narrator and fairly recent entry into commercial VO and Video games who may the classic example of WORKS TOO MUCH but took an hour out of her CRAZY schedule to chat with us and show off tose amazing dialects and accents she applies to her reads.  If you love audiobooks you CANNOT miss this episode!  Visit her website and learn more at https://www.stephanienemethparker.com/ and be sure and leave comments or reviews on Apple and Spotify.

It is our ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY of the podcast!!!!!  Thanks to all of our listeners and please like, subscribe and COMMENT where you can!

Everyone in VO does things their own way.  How they got into the business, wehy they got in and even how they RUN their business day to day.  Today we share our "routines" and how we pivot and move to make it all work when the routine is blown all to hell!  IT HAPPENS DAILY! Work balance is not always a thing for us... how about you? Let us know by dropping us an email at AnotherVOPodcast@gmail.com after you listen.  We'd love to hear how you do it!  Wanna be a guest? Hit us up at the SAME email address.  If you have a story to tell we'd love to hear it!

This is not a WHICH MIC DO I NEED Episode... we actually talk life, hobbies building a studio versus buying a booth and more.  And in the end you can contact George DIRECTLY if you need a review of your space or some advice... because ONE SIZE does NOT fit all when it comes to audio.  An hour packed full of fun and information this week... and visit his website at georgethe.tech for online instruction videos and MUCH MUCH more.

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...or "Don't worry about the mule boys... just load that wagon"
The gang of 4 today tackle 10 steps to starting in VO making sure you don't make the same mistakes they made of putting the cart before the horse..and as always these are OPINIONS and EXPERIENCES that may help you navigate the big scary world of VO in your first few years. 

Hang on til the end for a fun sweeper from the incomparable Jenn Henry....and thanks Jeff Williams and J Rodney Turner for helping this week!

WHERE IS THE CELEBRATION?  Sorry ....No celebration... it's EPISODE 50 and the business of sharing continiues on the podcast!  THis week there is the usual "what the hell are they doing" but there is somewhere in there a good conversation about fixed costs and it is revealed that Troy may have close to 20 subscriptions and services he pays for and may not need... or does he?  Join us for ANOTHER VO podcast!  Thanks to RIDER VO and VO LIFE COACH Mark Rider for the sweeper!! He's our VO HERO!!!

The art of the audition... whether for an agent or pay to play, what methods are we using and how long do we spend on them? The secrets come out on this episode of Another VO Podcast.

In a rut?  Trying to get started up? Have you done ANY local marketing to try and get things going?  Today we talk about HOW TO and what WE have done to kickstart things... and of course there's poker and bartering involved... so tune in!!

Jake is in the host seat and this week it's the N word.... Niches.  Jake must have a niece... or he got sidetracked...We really don't know how to say it... but we also have beliefs you don't need to get in a black hole trying to figure YOUR NICHE out.  Listen to some solid advice about this topic, a little on branding and more from the 4 guys who are trying really hard to make a go of this... and passing along to you what works and what doesn't! 

Only 3 in the booth today as Alden is under the weather so Jake leads the charge and talks to Troy and Charles about VOA 2024 and the mystery hangs over what actually happened Thursday night...or maybe not.  There could have been a WWE incident in the hotel room at 3am! 

You cannot be in the VO World and NOT know the amazing "Astoria Red" of Tik Tok but do you KNOW Mandy Fisher? The NY girl who lived in Atlanta and took a dive into VO at an early age and MADE SHIT HAPPEN HER WAY!  Sure we dabble in VO talk but we learn a lot about Mandy and her love of the city, travel and how she went to EVERY major league park one summer... yes EVERY ONE! What made her a fan? Listen to this episode and learn more about this amazing talent and how she gives so much back to the community of VO through Tik Tok and her discord group.

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4 totally different looks at WEBSITES as Troy has just finished a build on WIX after using GO DADDY for 3 years.  Hear all the feedback and the must haves and DO NOT DO THAT as well on todays episode as we go down the WEBSITE Rabbit Hole.

Is it crowded in here? There are now 4 mouths competing for time and comments this week as we talk about THE DIFFERENT PATHS and THE DIFFERENT WORLDS in VO.  Things have changed and continue to change and you may be wondering why there are so MANY different opinions on how VO is supposed to get done as a BUSINESS... agents, pay to play, platforms, marketing... some do some, some do 2 .... some try ALL!  Who's right or wrong?  Is everyne RIGHT? WHO DO I LISTEN TO??  How about YOU...what world are you in?

DISCLAIMER: We are not accountants or business experts.  Always talk to your accountant or attorney about ANYTHING yu are unsure about ... but opinions?  We got em.  The folley of four continues as we talk tazes, organization and business tips!

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!!!
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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 a guy who's been doing this for over 15 years and doing it WELL.  If you haven't listened to the VO Breakfast Show where Jamie also pairs with Carin Gilfrey there also... drop in.  It's a great podcast.  Interested in the conference?  Visit   voconference.com  and get more info. 

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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 story right here today!

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!  Join us and learn even more about out favorite legal VO guy!

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 him at MichaelKussmannVoices....and that is 2 n's on the end....

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 characters and most importantly how to voice the females in a book! WITH HIS VOICE?  Join us and Troy's neighbor and learn all about the this prolific narrator!

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....

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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. 

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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 shouldn't matter?  We have no idea but we can damn sure talk about it between us and speculate.  It's what we do.  Join us for a bit of that but a whole lot of other insights into the VO WORLD on todays episode!

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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!! 

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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'. Leran what makes her shortlist you and why!  GET VO MERCH HERE

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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....

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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!

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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 aways and definitely leading to another episode down the road as we just are able to scratch the surface of all Lau has to share. Learn more about her at Lau Lapides Company and save this episoide because you'll want to listen for inspiration many times over!

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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 in VO. 

They guys go as deep as they can and that's not very.... but it's an interesting discussion about AI, tic-tacs and a raisin.  Not to mention the 2 TRUTHS AND A LIE surprises at the end....

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 to make sure his dream stays alive.  Transparency can be embarrassing at times... but these 3 seem to have no issues opening up.  Join the three "journeyman" as they tell it like it is...

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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 from the three amigos.... plus one!

Welcome to the panel tis week Charles Coats.  This is without ANY DOUBT the most interesting and amazing story about getting into voice over... or was it VELOCITY OPERATIONS????  WHAT???? We had a blast listening to Charles and you will also...

What are you saying guys?  Ohhhhh! Ok... being drawn into VO with a promise of "how the best do" but not knowing what it takes to REALLY get there.  The guys talk about the VO Survey and the money people REALLY make plus talk about how long does it take to get to the center of a Tootsie Roll Pop... I mean to be a successful Voice Actor... and what defines success for each of them.  And more.  There is ALWAYS more....

Confused about rates and how to not UNDERVALUE yourself?  Today the guys are talking about how to quote, where to find the rates and how NOT to ruin your bisiness with low prices.  They also share some experiences on how some jobs posted with online casting can "deceive" youinto a lower rate bu NOT disclosing all the facts... then offe ways to "find out" the truth about the usage.  3 Guys, 3 Perspectives... all about getting paid what you're worth!

Jake is on vacation this week so Alden and I tackle the "F" word.  We both started on Fiverr (although a year apart) and Alden had good results for quite awhile then "the faucet" turned off. I progressed nicely through their "levels" and made TRS also, but I have never "flourished" there.  We look at the numbers games, the reasons for and against, and hopefully give you a lot of information to make YOUR decision about the platform we all love to hate.  wE TALK ABOUT OUR PAST STRATEGY, AND OUR CURRENT STRATEGY, AND WHY IT IS NOT EASY TO GET A NEW vo GIG GOING VERSUS BACK IN 2020.  

The algorithim, the thumbnails and gigs, the impressions, the clicks.... WHEN DOES IT EVER END!!!??? it doesn't... IF YOU WANT TO PLAY THE GAME AND PLAY IT WELL!  Truth is, it's out of your hands...

Today we are excited to talk to Chris Woodworth who has made a splash on social media with his animation videos using both his voice talent and his professionsl animation/production abilities.  Chris is "mega talented" in both fields and also carries a good singing voice as well!  His posts are extremely entertaining and he is building a large following and includes other animation actors in his "duets" on social media.  Learn more about his journey and quick rise in a fun interview...

Todays episode is for the NEWBIES who are hearing lots of information about DEMOS and SAMPLES and might not be totally getting the dofferences... and what each is for and why.  We dig deep into the reason for SAMPLES for online casting and DEMOS for your websit and direct marketing efforts (and for agents) and there's always the entertainment on the opening... today its BRANDING and brand names that use to be a WEIRD brand name.  You can email us at AnotherVOPodcast@gmail.com if you have questions or a topis you'd like to have us talk about.  Remember... these are opinions from three working voice actors and feel free to explore these topics deeper!

This week the guys are talking about a Top Ten Podcast list then get into the meat of the matter... should you do workshops and workouts and the benefiuts, both obvious and a couple of hidden gems.  Wait for it.... will Jake get in another AGE one-liner?  It was Alden's birthday, and Troy butchered his name so why not!!  Join the three amigos on todays topic and send your feedback to AnotherVOPodcast@gmail.com or if you have a topic youd love to hear us cover

We in the VO world (especially the first few years) seem to dive deep into learning, working, podcasts, etc and we get lost in the endeavors. However we have to learn to "get out of the booth" and reconnect with life so we don't experience fatigue, burnout, exhaustion and even disconnections from the rest fo our lives. Creatives love being in the creative world and pulling back isnt always easy.

Today the guys discuss how they back away (well 2 of them anyway have this down and one is working on it) sharing their "get away" go-to's and how they try and clear their minds and reconnect with others and balance the time at work.

It's not easy. If you have a great suggestion or story email us at AnotherVOPodcast@gmail.com and tell us your story.

The three amigos are joined by fellow voice actor from the west coast Sarah Tyndal who in her own journey has become one of the industry "cheerl;eaders" in support of so many groups and people.  Hear about her journey that is on-going and her "process" for climbing the VO Ladder (yep I went there) and see more at SarahTyndalVO!

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From Whiskey to Conferences... how we are not sure but this week we talk about conferences and when you should plan to go and which ones are out there that we know of.  Somehow those 2 actually DO go together....

This week Alden hosts and discusses first the top 5 "VO Mascots" then it is on to celebrating your VO wins... the right way.  Also how accountability ties into talking about it BEFORE you share.  Join the three amigos for another interesting discussion.

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Want to be a guest on the podcast?  Reach out to us by email and we iall be in touch soon!  

Want to know more about voiceover?  Also listen to The VO Life podcast!

Today Jake leads the conversation on coaches, admittign he has not coached much and is seeking a new coach to get going with.  All three offer perspective on coaching and add a layer of having self awareness as to know where you are and what you need from a coach.  Some very interesting discussion and opinions on yet Another VO Podcast.

Tying into Episode 3, the guys go into how it is WAY more than a voice in voice over, whats voice acting and voice over, what all do I need to know to get started, how long does it take (the magical question) and more.  Troy leads the discussions and Alden and Jake have lots of their input as they all dig into that your voice is not what matters....

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Did someone tell you that?  Do you hear it all of the time?  Is that all it takes to be in voice over?  Some of the questions and myths are PEELED BACK in this episode as the THREE AMIGOS share about their journey, their struggles, their accomplishments and likely get off on at least 2 two tangents today!  

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We all have a WHY for what we do.  THis week the guys share about their WHYS and how what they did BEFORE voiceover has come into play on their new careers.  3 guys, 3 paths, 3 diverse opinions and of course.... Another VO Podcast!

You sit alone in your booth or office... nothing to do... your work is done, auditions done... your mind drifts off with you tube or tik tok... and suddenly you've done NOTHING all day. How can you fix it?  If youve ever worked in an office or factory or places you WERE held accountable WHY did you get things done?  Because there was interaction with others. One of the things you need as a VO is a small group or another VO who will do the same and hold you accountable to be working, marketing, farming and progressing. 

Today these three guys talk about BEFORE they started communicating regularly and after and what changed for them AND how this podcast is even a part of that.  It is, however.... JUST ANOTHER VO PODCAST!

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A quick intro to "It's Another VO Podcast" which was almost named... Damn! Another VO Podcast?

First episode will air MAY 15th  and intital plan is 15th and 30th each month