Hello VO is a bi-weekly podcast that delves into the everyday, nitty-gritty work that goes into being a successful voice actor and actively working in the industry. I’m Melanie Scroggins, your host and podcast producer turned voice actor. I’m here to share a fresh, modern-day approach to voiceover based on what I’ve learned in my own career and from others actively working in the field. We’ll talk about everything from getting started to best practices when marketing yourself and your business, plus all of the fears and obstacles we’ve all faced and how we’ve worked on overcoming them. Voiceover is a vast and ever-changing industry that provides opportunities for both beginners and professionals, especially in this modern age. So, whether you’re looking to become a voice actor, already work in the industry, or just want to know more about the voiceover landscape and where it’s going, this podcast is for you.
Hey, there! Welcome to the WFH Voice Actor Podcast. In the next three episodes, I'll be joined by the amazing and talented voice actor and business coach, Andrea Collins. We're covering home studio setups, everything you need to know about auditioning, and how to improve upon your delivery.If you're ready to get into the nitty-gritty of running your own voiceover business and making some money in VO, check out the Voiceover Profit Masterclass. Andrea is offering 10% off to all of you listening using code MELANIE for 10% off the course, and as she mentioned her course also includes promo codes for discounts on the major pay-to-play sites. If you're serious about voiceover, this is a no-brainer.***Get started at THIS LINK.***If you learned something from this series, we'd love it if you shared it with a VO buddy or left us a rating and review in Apple Podcasts. Want to get in touch with us? We'd love to hear from you! >> Podcast Request FormCheck out our demo production and coaching servicesSubscribe to our newsletter and never miss a beat!
Hey, there! Welcome to the WFH Voice Actor Podcast. In the next three episodes, I'll be joined by the amazing and talented voice actor and business coach, Andrea Collins. We're covering home studio setups, everything you need to know about auditioning, and how to improve upon your delivery.If you're ready to get into the nitty-gritty of running your own voiceover business and making some money in VO, check out the Voiceover Profit Masterclass. Andrea is offering 10% off to all of you listening using code MELANIE for 10% off the course, and as she mentioned her course also includes promo codes for discounts on the major pay-to-play sites. If you're serious about voiceover, this is a no-brainer.***Get started at THIS LINK.***If you learned something from this series, we'd love it if you shared it with a VO buddy or left us a rating and review in Apple Podcasts. Want to get in touch with us? We'd love to hear from you! >> Podcast Request FormCheck out our demo production and coaching servicesSubscribe to our newsletter and never miss a beat!
Hey, there! Welcome to the WFH Voice Actor Podcast. In the next three episodes, I'll be joined by the amazing and talented voice actor and business coach, Andrea Collins. We're covering home studio setups, everything you need to know about auditioning, and how to improve upon your delivery. If you're ready to get into the nitty-gritty of running your own voiceover business and making some money in VO, check out the Voiceover Profit Masterclass. Andrea is offering 10% off to all of you listening using code MELANIE for 10% off the course, and as she mentioned her course also includes promo codes for discounts on the major pay-to-play sites. If you're serious about voiceover, this is a no-brainer.***Get started at THIS LINK.***If you learned something from this series, we'd love it if you shared it with a VO buddy or left us a rating and review in Apple Podcasts. Want to get in touch with us? We'd love to hear from you! >> Podcast Request FormCheck out our demo production and coaching servicesSubscribe to our newsletter and never miss a beat!
In this episode, I have the lovely Audiopreneur extraordinaire, Andrea Collins on the podcast to talk about her voiceover journey, how she manages being a mom and running her business, and how the old ways are just that - old! As well as some amazingly helpful tips that will give you a leg up in today's voiceover landscape. Andrea is an award-winning voiceover artist, working with everyone from Google, Facebook, Dove, BurtBees, and more. She has had an incredible career in radio, working her way up to the top of the industry. She also hosts the LEGO Art Soundtracks Podcast and is the creator of the Voiceover Profit Masterclass, how to succeed in the modern VO world. Links:Andrea Collins ConsultingVoiceover Profit Masterclass (Use code MELANIE to get 10% off!)Want to get in touch with us? We'd love to hear from you! >> Podcast Request FormCheck out our demo production and coaching servicesSubscribe to our newsletter and never miss a beat!
This episode, I am DELIGHTED to have accomplished Voice Actor and entrepreneur, Dani States, on the podcast to talk about running a voiceover business, how imperative auditioning is, and how to keep track of all of it in the Voiceoverview app. Dani has nearly 20 years of corporate marketing experience prior to jumping into voiceover in 2013. Seeing the need for a voiceover specific platform to help voice actors understand and grow their business, Dani applied her business and marketing experience to create an intuitive, easy to use platform that helps voice actors set goals, track to those goals and build their business. And Vocieoverview was born. Voiceoverview is a business tracking and management platform built specifically for voice actors, producers, and coaches. In addition to offering a clear and simple to use CRM system, VOICEOVERVIEW provides insight into key business metrics like Audition to Booking Ratio, Top 10 Clients, Monthly and Yearly Revenue Trends, Expenses and so much more. It also offers invoicing integration with the accounting platforms most used by voice actors like Wave, Quickbooks, and Freshbooks.Truly, it's the one tool I continuously choose for my voiceover business and it's ridiculously affordable for Voice Actors at any level. VOV has been nominated 4 years running for the One Voice Awards and with all of its features and super easy to use interface, I am not in the least bit surprised. To get started or learn more about Voiceoverview, check out the link in the show notes.This episode is chock full of valuable information, so be sure to listen all the way to the end - you don't want to miss Dani's the golden nuggets of wisdom and advice.Enjoying the show? Leave us a rating and/or review on your podcast app of choice.Links:Dani's WebsiteEmail DaniVoiceoverview (Affiliate Link)WaveCloseWant to get in touch with us? We'd love to hear from you! >> Podcast Request FormCheck out our demo production and coaching servicesSubscribe to our newsletter and never miss a beat!
This week, we're talking about goal setting and how the traditional means of setting goals may not be serving you, and what you can do instead.Before we jump in, a little housekeeping…1. We are on Patreon! If you enjoy the show and want to be sure our lights stay on around here, you can contribute to the show on our Patreon account. Your support is greatly appreciated.2. Learn everything you need to kickstart your remote voiceover business today. It's only $50 and you can access the material immediately and anytime forever.3. The WFH Voice Actor will now be producing commercial demos for Voice Actors. If you've been itching to get your commercial demo cut but you just don't know where or how to start, connect with us at info@workfromhomevoiceactor.com or learn more on our website. It's time to get your VO business off the ground by showcasing your greatest business asset - your voice! Links & Resources:Episode #31Article from Ness Labs about PACT goalsWant to get in touch with us? We'd love to hear from you! >> Podcast Request FormCheck out our demo production and coaching servicesSubscribe to our newsletter and never miss a beat!
Welcome to another episode from the demo review series!This is how we'll organize these reviews:I'll play the whole demo, from there we'll go through the demo spot by spot and review. And we'll conclude with general notes about the whole demo, what I hear and what I don't hear as well as any next steps I'd recommend.Want to get in touch with us? We'd love to hear from you! >> Podcast Request FormCheck out our demo production and coaching servicesSubscribe to our newsletter and never miss a beat!
As promised, this week we're talking about setting up a simple system for your business. What this looks like in my life and business, how it might look for you and yours, as well as some helpful tips you can implement right away to get you away from the overwhelm and into a daily schedule that fits your desired lifestyle. While the system itself is simple, putting it into practice is always the hardest part. So take what we talk about today one step at a time and practice. Links:A Beginners Guide to WFH Voice ActingWorkflow activity5 Major Lessons Learned as a FreelancerWant to get in touch with us? We'd love to hear from you! >> Podcast Request FormCheck out our demo production and coaching servicesSubscribe to our newsletter and never miss a beat!
I'm celebrating four years as a full-time freelancer, three years offering professional voiceover services, and two years of working full-time as a remote voice actor. So today on the show I'm sharing five thoughts/ideas/lessons that I've learned during that time.Links:Listen to the Business RPG Podcast (Apple)Sign up for our email listA Beginners Guide to WFH Voice ActingRelated Episodes:#23: Working with what you have until you have more to work with#13: How the age of the gatekeeper is ending#1: The top 5 tools for building your voiceover businessWant to get in touch with us? We'd love to hear from you! >> Podcast Request FormCheck out our demo production and coaching servicesSubscribe to our newsletter and never miss a beat!
This week's episode first aired last year, but as I've mentioned, I'm moving content around and I wanted to re-share this interview with you because It's with the creator of a project I've been working on for 5 years this fall and it's very near and dear to my heart because I consider it to be my first official voiceover project.Want to learn more about what it takes to be a Voice Actor? Check out our courses and services! Links:Project InfinityMLA EntertainmentMeet the Voices: Melanie ScrogginsWant to get in touch with us? We'd love to hear from you! >> Podcast Request FormCheck out our demo production and coaching servicesSubscribe to our newsletter and never miss a beat!
In this episode, I'm going to go over five questions to ask yourself when you're qualifying client leads.Before we begin, If you enjoy this show or have learned something from it, would you take a minute and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts? I know most of you are listening on Apple so, right now, go to the show, scroll to the bottom of the show page and give us a star rating, or, better yet, leave us a review and we'll feature it right here on the show. It helps us to know you're listening and we'd appreciate it.Links:Lead TrackerPodcast request formWant to get in touch with us? We'd love to hear from you! >> Podcast Request FormCheck out our demo production and coaching servicesSubscribe to our newsletter and never miss a beat!
In this episode, I'm going to review the three things that define a WFH Voice Actor.Before we begin, If you enjoy this show or have learned something from it, would you take a minute and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts? I know most of you are listening on Apple so, right now, go to the show, scroll to the bottom of the show page and give us a star rating, or, better yet, leave us a review and we'll feature it right here on the show. It helps us to know you're listening and we'd appreciate it.Links:A Beginners Guide to WFH Voice ActingWant to get in touch with us? We'd love to hear from you! >> Podcast Request FormCheck out our demo production and coaching servicesSubscribe to our newsletter and never miss a beat!
In this episode, I'm getting personal and sharing with you the strategies I've used to bill my first 10,000 month as a Voice Actor.If you enjoy this show or have learned something from it, would you take a minute and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts? I know most of you are listening on Apple so, right now, go to the show, scroll to the bottom of the show page and give us a star rating, or, better yet, leave us a review and we'll feature it right here on the show. It helps us to know you're listening and we'd appreciate it.Links:Voiceoverview (Affiliate Link)Want to get in touch with us? We'd love to hear from you! >> Podcast Request FormCheck out our demo production and coaching servicesSubscribe to our newsletter and never miss a beat!
In this episode, we're taking a look at the behind-the-scenes process of getting hired for voiceover jobs and exactly what it's like working with clients once they've decided you're the best fit for their projects.If you enjoy this show or have learned something from it, would you take a minute and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts? I know most of you are listening on Apple so, right now, go to the show, scroll to the bottom of the show page and give us a star rating, or, better yet, leave us a review and we'll feature it right here on the show. It helps us to know you're listening and we'd appreciate it.Want to get in touch with us? We'd love to hear from you! >> Podcast Request FormCheck out our demo production and coaching servicesSubscribe to our newsletter and never miss a beat!
In this episode, we'll be answering a listener question from Carla. She asks:How can you become a young Voice Actor and how do you get an agent as a young VO?LINKS:Episode #1Want to get in touch with us? We'd love to hear from you! >> Podcast Request FormCheck out our demo production and coaching servicesSubscribe to our newsletter and never miss a beat!
In this episode, we'll be talking about the importance of working with what you have until you have more to work with. As well as what this looks like in your business. LINKS:Run a successful VO biz in modern-day episodeWant to get in touch with us? We'd love to hear from you! >> Podcast Request FormCheck out our demo production and coaching servicesSubscribe to our newsletter and never miss a beat!
Hey, there! Welcome to the WFH Voice Actor Podcast. Whether you're a regular listener or have recently decided to tag along with us here - thank you for joining us and we hope we can offer some tips and strategies that help you in your VO journey.We're back! For those of you who don't know, my husband and I had our first baby in October, and we took some time off to completely dedicate ourselves to our son and our new life, and now the wheels of business are turning and we're excited to share what's coming up for you at the WFH Voice Actor. This first episode since we've been back is chock full of helpful info and insights for Voice Actors at all levels. We wanted to kick off this year of the podcast with a bang, and our guest, Chris Lamb, asks questions that allow us to better understand our setups and how to put our best foot forward on Pay to play sites and online in general.Real quick - If you've learned anything from our show in the past, leave us a review! I know most of you listen on Apple Podcasts so you can simply pause the show, go to our podcast home page, scroll down and leave us a rating a review or both, it helps us to know you're listening and you want to hear more.Links:WFH Voice ActorWant to get in touch with us? We'd love to hear from you! >> Podcast Request FormCheck out our demo production and coaching servicesSubscribe to our newsletter and never miss a beat!
*This episode originally aired in the fall of 2021*Welcome to our weekly segment “The Other Mic”, where my husband Jeremy and I co-host the podcast to give you some tips and insights to help you and your family navigate the world of freelancing and entrepreneurship when it comes to voiceover.You may have read this episode's title and thought either: 1. You make your own luck, Jack!or 2. There is no such thing as luck.No matter which realm of thought you ascribe to, there are some pretty interesting hypothetical data in regard to luck we want to share with you today. Information that lends us to believe that the pot of gold waiting for us is one that we can help ourselves to conjure on the road to pursuing what we want.Links & Resources:VO SurveyA Beginners Guide to WFH Voice ActingWant to get in touch with us? We'd love to hear from you! >> Podcast Request FormCheck out our demo production and coaching servicesSubscribe to our newsletter and never miss a beat!
*This episode originally aired in the fall of 2021*This is how these reviews are organized - I'll play the whole demo, from there we'll go through the demo spot by spot and review. And we'll conclude with general notes about the demo, what I hear and what I don't hear as well as any next steps I'd recommend.If you're new to the industry or are currently a hobbyist in VO but you're serious about working in voiceover as a professional, this mini-course is for you. It's a great resource for better understanding what voiceover looks like nowadays and it will give you a better idea of where you can fit into the VO landscape and offers some next steps you can take to start your VO journey. We hope you'll check it out and share it with any friends you might have who are interested in pursuing voiceover as well. Access the course here.Alright, this week's demo is from “A”.Send me your commercial demo to review here.Want to get in touch with us? We'd love to hear from you! >> Podcast Request FormCheck out our demo production and coaching servicesSubscribe to our newsletter and never miss a beat!
*This episode originally aired in the fall of 2021*This is how we'll organize these reviews. I'll play the whole demo, give general notes on the demo - what I hear, what I don't hear, etc. From there, we'll go through the demo spot by spot and review.This week's demo is from L.Send me your commercial demo to review here.Want to get in touch with us? We'd love to hear from you! >> Podcast Request FormCheck out our demo production and coaching servicesSubscribe to our newsletter and never miss a beat!
*This episode originally aired in the fall of 2021*Welcome to the Demo Review series! Where you submit your commercial demos and I'll give my honest feedback. This is how we'll organize these reviews. I'll play the whole demo, from there we'll go through the demo spot by spot and review. And we'll conclude with general notes about the whole demo, what I hear and what I don't hear as well as any next steps I'd recommend.This week's demo is from J. Send me your commercial demo to review here.Want to get in touch with us? We'd love to hear from you! >> Podcast Request FormCheck out our demo production and coaching servicesSubscribe to our newsletter and never miss a beat!
*This episode was originally published in the fall of 2021*Welcome to the Demo Review series! Where you submit your commercial demos and I'll give my honest feedback. This is how we'll organize these reviews. I'll play the whole demo, from there we'll go through the demo spot by spot and review. And we'll conclude with general notes about the whole demo, what I hear and what I don't hear as well as any next steps I'd recommend.Before we dive in, here's a listener note: Hi Melanie! As a part-time voice over artist trying to make the jump to full-time, I just wanted to tell you that I really enjoy and appreciate your podcasts. So many VO podcasts out there are 99% garbage because the host would rather tell jokes, what they think are amusing anecdotes, and/or fancy themselves to be riveting entertainment. They profess to tell secrets of the biz, but they are just wastes of time. But not your podcast. You actually help people and provide usable information that newbies like me really appreciate. Please keep it up! You're doing a great job! Let me get a little sappy for a second… when you create things whether it's for work, fun, or whatever else, it often feels like it's done in the ether. You create and it just flies away from you into the abyss. Your comments and feedback help to remind me there is something valuable in what I'm making and that is such a huge gift. Thank you for taking the time to let me know what you think, Jim. And for those of you who enjoy the podcast or have learned anything from something we've created over here, I'd love it if you left a review wherever you're listening right now or send me a quick note at hello@melaniescroggins.com. Alright, this week's demo is from A. Send me your commercial demo to review here.Want to get in touch with us? We'd love to hear from you! >> Podcast Request FormCheck out our demo production and coaching servicesSubscribe to our newsletter and never miss a beat!
*This episode was originally published in the fall of 2021*If you didn't listen to last weeks' episode, we are currently doing a Demo Review series where you submit your commercial demos and I give my honest feedback. I had a question this week about reviewing other types of demos i.e. narration, e-learning, etc. Know that I am only reviewing commercial demos because that is my area of expertise. I've had a lot of high-paying commercial gigs with well-known brands and have produced my own commercial demos that get me booked time and time again. So, I'll be offering to review within my lane of knowledge and expertise.Ok, this is how we'll organize these reviews. I'll play the whole demo and from there we'll go through the demo spot by spot and review. And we'll conclude with general notes about the demo, what I hear and what I don't hear as well as any next steps I'd recommend.This week's demo is from C.Send me your commercial demo to review here.Want to get in touch with us? We'd love to hear from you! >> Podcast Request FormCheck out our demo production and coaching servicesSubscribe to our newsletter and never miss a beat!
*This episode originally aired in the fall of 2021*Welcome to the first demo review podcast episode! I'm excited that all of you have been so excited to share your demos with me for some, hopefully useful feedback.This is how we'll organize these reviews:I'll play the whole demo, from there we'll go through the demo spot by spot and review. And we'll conclude with general notes about the whole demo, what I hear and what I don't hear as well as any next steps I'd recommend.Send me your commercial demo to review here. Want to get in touch with us? We'd love to hear from you! >> Podcast Request FormCheck out our demo production and coaching servicesSubscribe to our newsletter and never miss a beat!
Hey, there! So, I know we're on break but we've had a lot of questions from you about demo production these past few months so I wanted to hop on real quick to discuss the 5 Key Elements Every Commercial Voiceover Demo Needs, especially if you're going the DIY route. It's important to have a clear idea of what you want and what needs to come out of the demo production process to best support your business.These must-haves are based on the demo production method we employ when producing my voiceover demos in my business, and since my demos have played a huge part in my direct marketing efforts with clients, I wanted to share a little bit about how we make this happen on the backend.Be sure to sign up for the companion guide PDF I've created that you can read over and utilize as you get going with your voiceover commercial demos. Link below.Links & Resources:Sign up for the 5 Key Elements for Demos Companion GuideBroadcast quality audio definedWant to get in touch with us? We'd love to hear from you! >> Podcast Request FormCheck out our demo production and coaching servicesSubscribe to our newsletter and never miss a beat!
Welcome to our weekly segment “The Other Mic”, where my husband Jeremy and I co-host the podcast to give you some tips and insights to help you and your family navigate the world of freelancing and entrepreneurship when it comes to voiceover.Oh boy - this week, we have maybe one of the best podcast episodes for you yet. In this episode, we dig in deep about what it means and looks like to be a Work From Home Voice Actor or Professional, what this type indicates about the future of the voiceover industry, the immense opportunity and flexibility our current world of work presents for Voice Actors who want to work from home, and so much more.This is a must-listen. One of the biggest takeaways we hope you get from this episode is the importance of understanding which type of Voice Actor you are. When you understand this, you have a much better idea of what your next steps should be in VO as well as if it's something you should pursue at all.Links & Resources:Which type of Voice Actor are you? QuizTechnological rate of acquisition dataWant to get in touch with us? We'd love to hear from you! >> Podcast Request FormCheck out our demo production and coaching servicesSubscribe to our newsletter and never miss a beat!
In this episode we'll be reviewing data from the 2021 state of voiceover survey. The survey offers in-depth and specific information about what the VO industry looks like at this very moment. And while things change all the time, this information is super helpful for me, for you and for anyone else currently working in or interested in working in VO.Before we hop into the episode, we've created a much smaller survey with questions we have for you about your voiceover business pursuits. If you're interested, we'd really appreciate you taking the time to fill out the survey. The link is below.Links & Resources: Voiceover Business QuestionnaireState of VO 2021 Full SurveyBroadcast quality definedWant to get in touch with us? We'd love to hear from you! >> Podcast Request FormCheck out our demo production and coaching servicesSubscribe to our newsletter and never miss a beat!
Welcome to our weekly segment “The Other Mic”, where my husband Jeremy and I co-host the podcast to give you some tips and insights to help you and your family navigate the world of freelancing and entrepreneurship.In this episode, we're talking about how we keep track of and manage our business and personal finances.When you're first getting started, managing all of the moving pieces on your own can seem a little daunting and who wants to talk about money anyway?Well, we do! In this episode we'll cover questions like - do you need a separate bank for business? Does all the money you make go back into your business? How do I know what I owe for taxes each quarter? By the way, what are quarterly taxes?!While it's not a sexy topic, as an entrepreneur it's important to become savvy about your money and know what's going on weekly, monthly, etc. not only for the sake of your business goals but for your personal goals as well.Links & Resources:Submit a questionQuickbooks Self-EmployedVoiceoverview (Affiliate Link)Want to get in touch with us? We'd love to hear from you! >> Podcast Request FormCheck out our demo production and coaching servicesSubscribe to our newsletter and never miss a beat!
In this episode, we're answering a listener question from Sarah. She asks:Do you have any tips for successfully landing gigs on Voices.com? Before we begin, here's a quick note from this episode's sponsor:Links & Resources:Sign up for our beginners courseGVAA Rate GuideVoices.com (Use my promo code MELANIESINSIDER for $50 off your annual premium membership)Tim Tippets - The VO Tech GuruWant to get in touch with us? We'd love to hear from you! >> Podcast Request FormCheck out our demo production and coaching servicesSubscribe to our newsletter and never miss a beat!
Hey there!In this episode, I'm introducing you to a new weekly segment we'll be publishing with my husband, Jeremy, as the co-host. After many extensive conversations with Jeremy over entrepreneurship, what that looks like in our lives, and how that will look as we become parents, I figured he had a lot of offer from his perspective, both from that of a man, which I am not, the spouse of a zany entrepreneur, and a soon to be dad who will be managing a lot of the household responsibilities.Welcome to the Other Mic!
This week's topic comes from Allison, she says:I would love to hear a follow-up podcast about the tools you mentioned… Quick books self-employed and the voice over something or other you mentioned in the most recent episode. Thanks!There are so many tools out there it can be hard to know where to start and what to use!In the business toolkit checklist, which you can access in our free content library I'll link to it in the show notes, I go over the basic tools you must have in your business to be successful, but today I'm going over the specific tools I use in my business, why I use them, and how much they cost.Before we begin, know that there are no “true and right” tools when it comes to your biz. It really is about experimentation and finding out what works best for you and how you work.And if you, like Alison, have a question or something else you'd like me to talk about on the show, remember you can always fill out the podcast request form in the show notes.Tools mentioned in this episode:NOTE: Affiliate links mean that I may get a commission if you decide to subscribe or make a purchase through my links. This is at NO COST TO YOU. Adobe Audition (Affiliate Link)Voiceoverview (Affiliate Link)Voices.com - Get $50 off your annual subscription using promo code MELANIESINSIDERQuickbooks Self-employedVoiceZamLinks & Resources:Submit a question/topicBusiness Toolkit ChecklistWant to get in touch with us? We'd love to hear from you! >> Podcast Request FormCheck out our demo production and coaching servicesSubscribe to our newsletter and never miss a beat!
Hey there!This podcast is for aspiring and beginner Voice Actors who are ready to dive into the everyday, nitty-gritty work, insights, and tools that go into running a successful voice acting business right from the comfort of home. For those of you that don't know me, I'm Melanie Scroggins, your host, and guide. This podcast was created out of a place of genuine curiosity and a hell of a lot of tenacity - because that's truly what it takes to be a successful Voice Actor, especially when you want to work from home. I'm here to share a fresh, modern-day approach to voiceover based on what I've learned and experienced in my own business outside of the status quo. We'll talk about everything from getting started to best practices for marketing yourself and your business, plus all of the fears and obstacles typically faced and how to work on overcoming them. Voiceover is a vast and ever-changing industry that provides opportunities for both beginners and professionals, especially in this modern age. So, whether you're looking to become a Voice Actor, already work in the industry, and want some outside-of-the-box tips and insight, this podcast is for you.Want to get in touch with us? We'd love to hear from you! >> Podcast Request FormCheck out our demo production and coaching servicesSubscribe to our newsletter and never miss a beat!
In this episode, we're talking about rates - what it costs for you to record, edit and submit audio files to clients based on the genre, run time, market, and more per VO project. Understanding what genres of VO you could get hired for and what the payout looks like for each one will help you determine which genres of VO are worth your time and abilities based on your current schedule when it comes to VO.For those of you out there who may be a little intimidated by or lacking faith in yourselves for not getting the amount of work you thought you might when you first started, let Alison's story be a message to you. Keep at it. If you really want to pursue VO whether that's part-time or full-time, we all start somewhere, acting background or not, it can be difficult to figure out your stride in the beginning. But I promise, if you stick with it, check-in with yourself and remain honest about your abilities and what you can offer clients, you will find your place in VO. And if you have a question or something else you'd like me to talk about on the show, remember you can always fill out the podcast request form in the show notes.Links & Resources:Ask a questionGVAA Rate GuideWant to get in touch with us? We'd love to hear from you! >> Podcast Request FormCheck out our demo production and coaching servicesSubscribe to our newsletter and never miss a beat!
In this episode, we're walking through the four types of Voice Actors. Yep, there ARE different types of Voice Actors.Quick note, if you're enjoying the podcast or have learned a little something by listening, please rate and review the show in your podcast app. In Apple Podcasts, it's as easy as scrolling down the podcast page to the Ratings & Reviews section. It helps me know that what we're doing here is helpful to you. Plus, it helps others like you find the show.Links & Resources:Which Type of Voice Actor Are You? QuizAsk a questionWant to get in touch with us? We'd love to hear from you! >> Podcast Request FormCheck out our demo production and coaching servicesSubscribe to our newsletter and never miss a beat!
In this episode, we're talking about how to be creative with your service offerings. Meaning, we're going to take a 10,000-foot overview look at our businesses and figure out some unique ways we can show up for clients and get paid.Links & Resources:A Beginners Guide to WFH Voice ActingWant to get in touch with us? We'd love to hear from you! >> Podcast Request FormCheck out our demo production and coaching servicesSubscribe to our newsletter and never miss a beat!
In this episode, I'm sharing a talk I presented at the Outlier Podcast Festival 2021. I got to share my story of how audio production has totally changed my life personally and professionally, as well as what I would do differently and what I would do again. Links & Resources:Outlier InstagramWant to get in touch with us? We'd love to hear from you! >> Podcast Request FormCheck out our demo production and coaching servicesSubscribe to our newsletter and never miss a beat!
In this episode, I want to dig into one of those questions because I think this is what a lot of beginner Voice Actors are thinking as they set out to do VO. This question is from Denae, and she writes:Thousands of people love singing and have flocked to audition for American Idol over the years. For some of these very well-intentioned folks, all the work, effort, and dedication in the world will not make them professional paid singers. I love love love using my voice. I always have, but it doesn't mean I have a voice people want to hear or would pay to use for a project. How do we know we should even pursue voice over work? AKA Am I deluding myself? Is it necessary to have a voice for voiceovers?Links & Resources:A Beginners Guide to WFH Voice ActingSubmit a question/topic for the podcastWant to get in touch with us? We'd love to hear from you! >> Podcast Request FormCheck out our demo production and coaching servicesSubscribe to our newsletter and never miss a beat!
In this episode, we're talking about running a successful voiceover business in modern-day, or, as the world is today when it comes to communication, technology, and the ability to do almost any kind of work from anywhere - including voiceover, and that is what looks like for Voice Actors today.Resources mentioned: Stage32Want to get in touch with us? We'd love to hear from you! >> Podcast Request FormCheck out our demo production and coaching servicesSubscribe to our newsletter and never miss a beat!
Hey there - welcome to the Work From Home Voice Actor Podcast. In this episode, I'm answering a question about the essential tools a beginner voice actor should have in their toolkit. I know we covered this in a previous episode, but this is a super important topic and can't be reiterated enough, especially if you're still in the beginning stages of your business.1. Tools, software + equipment2. At least one demo3. Somewhere to audition4. A place to get paid5. An online presenceCheck out the Voiceover Business Toolkit Checklist to stay organized and keep track of where you are in the process of getting your business off the ground. Want to get in touch with us? We'd love to hear from you! >> Podcast Request FormCheck out our demo production and coaching servicesSubscribe to our newsletter and never miss a beat!
Welcome to the Demo Review series! Where you submit your commercial demos and I'll give my honest feedback. This is how we'll organize these reviews. I'll play the whole demo, from there we'll go through the demo spot by spot and review. And we'll conclude with general notes about the whole demo, what I hear and what I don't hear as well as any next steps I'd recommend. Before we dive in, here's a listener note: Hi Melanie! As a part-time voice over artist trying to make the jump to full time, I just wanted to tell you that I really enjoy and appreciate your podcasts. So many VO podcasts out there are 99% garbage, because the host would rather tell jokes, what they think are amusing anecdotes, and/or fancy themselves to be riveting entertainment. They profess to tell secrets of the biz, but they are just wastes of time. But not your podcast. You actually help people and provide usable information that newbies like me really appreciate. Please keep it up! You're doing a great job! For those of you who enjoy the podcast or have learned anything from something we've created over here, I'd love it if you left a review wherever you're listening right now or send me a quick note at hello@melaniescroggins.com. This week's demo is from A. Links & Resources: Podcast Request Form
If you didn't listen to last weeks' episode, we are currently doing a Demo Review series where you submit your commercial demos and I give my honest feedback. I had a question this week about reviewing other types of demos i.e. narration, e-learning, etc. Know that I am only reviewing commercial demos because that is my area of expertise. I've had a lot of high-paying commercial gigs with well known brands and have produced my own commercial demos that get me booked time and time again. So, I'll be offering reviews within my lane of knowledge and expertise. Ok, this is how we'll organize these reviews: I'll play the whole demo and from there we'll go through the demo spot by spot and review. And we'll conclude with general notes about the demo, what I hear and what I don't hear as well as any next steps I'd recommend. This week's demo is from C. Links & Resources: Trailer Voice Artists Podcast Request Form
Welcome to the first demo review podcast episode! I'm excited that all of you have been so excited to share your demos with me for some, hopefully useful feedback. This is how we'll organize these reviews: I'll play the whole demo, from there we'll go through the demo spot by spot and review. And we'll conclude with general notes about the whole demo, what I hear and what I don't hear as well as any next steps I'd recommend. If you'd like me to review your commercial demo on the podcast email me an mp3 or wav file at hello[at]melaniescroggins.com with the subject line “Podcast Demo Review”. Links & Resources: Podcast Request form
You spoke LOUD AND CLEAR! For the next few months, I'll be reviewing your commercial demos right here on the podcast. To submit your demo, email me at hello[at]melaniescroggins.com. Links & Resources: Submit a topic for the podcast
In this episode, we're talking about how to be creative with your service offerings. Meaning, we're going to take a 10,000-foot overview look at our businesses and figure out some unique ways we can show up for clients and get paid. Time Stamps: 0:50 - Beginning of episode. 1:43 - Bulk project pricing. 2:23 - Done for you services. 3:23 - Sponsor message. 4:18 - Casting management. Links & Resources: 3 Arguments For Why You Should Keep Pursuing Voiceover The Business of Work From Home Voice Acting for Beginners
In this episode, I'm sharing a talk I presented at the outlier podcast festival a few weeks ago. I got to share my story of how audio production has totally changed my life personally and professionally, as well as what I would do differently and what I would do again. If you'd rather watch the presentation, check out the video in the show notes at workfromhomevoiceactor.com. Time Stamps: 0:57 - Beginning of presentation + my story. 8:04 - Teaching everything I know. 8:51 - What I would do differently. 11:17 - What I would do again. 13:42 - Strategies for the creative and the business owner. 17:08 - Takeaway: Your journey isn't going to look like anyone else's and that's how it's supposed to be. 18:18 - Q&A with Ever Gonzalez. Links & Resources: Outlier Podcast Festival
In this episode, I want to dig into one of those questions because I think this is what a lot of beginner Voice Actors are thinking as they set out to do VO. This question is from Denae, and she writes: Thousands of people love singing and have flocked to audition for American Idol over the years. For some of these very well intentioned folks, all the work, effort, and dedication in the world, will not make them professional paid singers. I love love love using my voice. I always have, but it doesn't mean I have a voice people want to hear or would pay to use for a project. How do we know we should even pursue voice over work? AKA Am I deluding myself? Is it necessary to have a voice for voiceovers? Time Stamps: 1:37 - Beginning of episode. 1:37 - Argument #1: It's all subjective. 4:08 - Argument #2: You don't know until you know. 5:02 - Sponsor message. 7:41 - Argument #3: Let the client decide. Links & Resources: The Business of Work From Home Voice Acting course Submit a question/topic for the podcast Mastering any audition article
I am thrilled to be sitting down and chatting with Keiko on this episode of the podcast! Keiko and I have been working on a YouTube web series, Project Infinity, together (she has the creator and me as voice talent) for four years this fall. It has been a heck of an adventure and I've loved getting to know my fellow cast members and Keiko over that time. I've always been super curious about her process and how she brings the worlds in her head to life. While this conversation actually took place last fall, with the finale of our web series airing soon, I thought it appropriate to share Keiko's thoughts on her creation process, how and why she decided to outsource voice talent and a bunch of other wonderful gems and insights when it comes to being creative and sharing your genius with the world. You don't want to miss it! Time Stamps: 1:40 - Beginning of interview. 3:03 - How her web series are different than others online. 3:58 - Keiko's origin story. 7:00 - The inspiration behind her current approach to creating. 10:00 - Keiko's process. 11:55 - Deciding to outsource voice talent. 14:54 - Sponsor message. 16:40 - Connecting with other creatives and the talent she hires. 21:03 - Keiko's advice to other creators. Connect with Keiko: MLA Entertainment YouTube MLA Entertainment Twitter Project Infinity Series Links & Resources: The Business of Work From Home Voice Acting for Beginners
Hey there - I wanted to pop in real quick and let you know what’s going on over here at the WFH Voice Actor and what you might want to be aware of in the coming weeks. First, I'll be hosting a free 30-minute webinar next week talking about the 5 essential tools you need to get started as a Voice Actor. You can find the link below. Second, We've got some giveaways over here! (If you're on the email list, you've been entered into the drawing already)
In this episode, we’re talking about running a successful voiceover business in modern-day, or, as the world is today when it comes to communication, technology, and the ability to do almost any kind of work from anywhere - including voiceover, and that is what looks like for Voice Actors today. Resources mentioned: Stage32 WFH Voice Actor
In this episode, I’m answering a question about sourcing client leads. With the internet at our disposal, there truly are endless places to look for potential clients always looking for new and fresh talent. I’ll even provide you with a lead tracker so you can keep track of all the information you come across in your efforts. Past auditions - direct or P2P Vimeo YouTube Google LinkedIn Your website *Google Analytics Remember, we're classy, not tacky! Download your Client Lead Tracker so you can keep all this awesome info organized (Please go to File > Make a Copy and save this to your Google Drive). Be sure to check out the episode where I interviewed Tracy Lindley of the LinkedIn VO Edge and get the coupon code for her course she so lovingly provided us. Learn more about Work From Home Voice Actor here.
Hey there - welcome to the Work From Home Voice Actor Podcast. If you’re a fan of the show and missed the latest announcement, we’ve transitioned from Hello VO into Work From Home Voice Actor to be super clear on what we’re covering over here. And if you’re new, welcome! I’m thrilled you’re here. In this episode, I’m answering a question about the essential tools a beginner voice actor should have in their toolkit. I know we covered this in a previous episode, but this is a super important topic and can’t be reiterated enough, especially if you’re still in the beginning stages of your business. 1. Tools, software + equipment 2. At least one demo 3. Somewhere to audition 4. A place to get paid 5. An online presence Check out the Business Toolkit Checklist to stay organized and keep track of where you are in the process of getting your business off the ground. Learn more about Work From Home Voice Actor here.
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