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Do I deserve fair and reasonable, professional rates for my work? You're either feeling deserving of fair rates or you're not. Today we're going to talk about why you're not getting the rates you deserve, what to do about it, and how to identify and mitigate your own limiting beliefs. To sum up this video, I've created a Rates Worthiness Flowchart. If you'd like to download it, click on the link below. Let's start with the question, “Do I deserve professional rates for my work?” We didn't ask do I want professional rates. Everyone wants them. The question is do you feel you deserve pro rates? It's a yes or no question. You either believe you command professional rates, or you don't. And yes is the easiest answer. If you feel you deserve pro rates, if you've worked for months or years with a reputable coach and you agree you provide a professional product, then quote and charge pro rates.  The second answer, no, is trickier.  https://paulschmidtpro.com/rates-worthiness-flowchart _____________________________ ▶️ Watch this video next: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVUuUfwNTG-8UjbPqbvxZxww-nx9kASW- SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/@paulschmidtpro?sub_confirmation=1 The VO Freedom Master Plan: https://paulschmidtpro.com/vo-freedom-master-plan My Move Touch Inspire Newsletter for Voice Actors: https://paulschmidtpro.com/newsletter The Paul Schmidt Pro Podcast: https://paulschmidtpro.com/the-pro-podcast 7 Steps to Staring and Developing a Career in Voiceover: https://paulschmidtpro.com/7-steps-signup How working on Fiverr, etc. can damage your career: https://globalvoiceacademy.com/why-i-dont-worry-about-fiverr-anymore/ Say Hi on Social:  https://pillar.io/paulschmidtpro https://www.instagram.com/paulschmidtvo https://www.tiktok.com/@paulschmidtpro https://www.clubhouse.com/@paulschmidtvo https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulschmidtvo/ My voice over website: https://paulschmidtvoice.com GVAA Rate Guide: http://vorateguide.com Tools and People I Work with and Recommend (If you use these links to buy something we may earn a commission.):  For lead generation and targeting - Apollo.io: https://apollo.grsm.io/yt-paulschmidtpro Way Better than Linktree: https://pillar.io/referral/paulschmidtpro Video editing and color correction by my dear friend, Humberto Franco - https://humbertofranco.com/  

Did you miss Part 1 of my conversation with Audio Branding's Jodi Krangle? Listen to it here. Takeaways from today's episode: 1. Imposter syndrome and the art of the interview When she started hosting, Jodi Krangle, who makes her living using her voice, had to overcome one big negative belief.  “I didn't think I was a speaker of any kind!” she says. It was hard for her to speak her own words, believe she had something worth saying, and be passionate enough to get her thoughts across. That was all harder than she expected – but she persevered. All of this is learnable, and mindset is the first thing we often need to change.2. Why does sound matter?Let's take a look at the advertising industry for some clues. They spend millions of dollars crafting the right sounds and voices. Why? Because they know that sound can create deeper connections with the audience. We don't buy things because of logic, but because of emotion. Brands use sound to communicate something distinct, unique, and ownable – so how are you using audio to communicate just how special, and different, you are from the crowd? 3. Your sonic brand is worth millions.If you work for an organization or a brand, you may already have a podcast or be thinking about starting one. When you do, make sure your show not only integrates with the rest of your communications, but also that it's as high quality as everything else you put out into the world. Audio creates a brand, just as much as your visuals do. Do you know we have a free Sound Judgment newsletter, full of guidance on how to make great creative choices in audio storytelling?Join subscribers from NPR, PRX,  PRPD, Stanford, Spotify and more. Subscribe here and become a more confident host, audio storyteller or producer today. If you want to know more about how sound influences our behavior and how creators in the audio branding world make their work,  follow Audio Branding. Both parts of this conversation are also running on Audio Branding. Thanks to Audio Branding editor Humberto Franco for his beautiful work in audio and video. To learn more about Jodi Krangle and connect with her, visit voiceoversandvocals.com.To watch shorts from this episode and other Audio Branding episodes, visit Jodi's Youtube channel, JodiKrangleVO. Share this episode!Follow Elaine on Facebook | LinkedIn | InstagramHelp us find and celebrate today's best hosts.Who's your Sound Judgment dream guest? Share them with us! Write us: allies@podcastallies.com. Because of you, your favorite host may appear on Sound Judgment.For more information on Sound Judgment and Podcast Allies, our consulting, production and training company, visit us at www.podcastallies.com.Credits Sound Judgment is a production of Podcast Allies, LLC. Host: Elaine Appleton GrantProject Manager: Tina BassirSound Designer: Andrew ParellaIllustrator: Sarah EdgellWant to work with Elaine Appleton Grant or Podcast Allies? Visit the following for information on:Coaching  and workshops for individuals, public media, nonprofits and universitiesOnline courseProduction 

One of the biggest pains for freelancers and voice actors who work directly with clients is getting paid on time. It seems everyone I know has outstanding past due invoices, or worse yet, has been completely stiffed by a client. It's rare, but it happens. Today we're going to talk about how to manage your billing so that you minimize risk, maintain a positive relationship with your clients, and get paid on time. My policies page: https://paulschmidtvoice.com/policies _____________________________ ▶️ Watch this video next: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVUuUfwNTG-97t4VxJ71xckS1EyxciFeb SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/@paulschmidtpro?sub_confirmation=1 The VO Freedom Master Plan: https://paulschmidtpro.com/vo-freedom-master-plan My Move Touch Inspire Newsletter for Voice Actors: https://paulschmidtpro.com/newsletter The Paul Schmidt Pro Podcast: https://paulschmidtpro.com/the-pro-podcast 7 Steps to Staring and Developing a Career in Voiceover: https://paulschmidtpro.com/7-steps-signup GVAA Rate Guide: http://vorateguide.com How working on Fivver, etc. can damage your career: https://globalvoiceacademy.com/why-i-dont-worry-about-fiverr-anymore/ Say Hi on Social:  https://pillar.io/paulschmidtpro https://www.instagram.com/paulschmidtvo https://www.tiktok.com/@paulschmidtpro https://www.clubhouse.com/@paulschmidtvo https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulschmidtvo/ My voice over website: https://paulschmidtvoice.com Tools and People I Work with and Recommend (If you use these links to buy something we may earn a commission.):  For lead generation and targeting - Apollo.io: https://apollo.grsm.io/yt-paulschmidtpro Way Better than Linktree: https://pillar.io/referral/paulschmidtpro Video editing and color correction by my dear friend, Humberto Franco - https://humbertofranco.com/

We're doing something different on this episode. Jodi and I interview each other – and discover some real similarities and big differences between voice acting & hosting. One of the biggest similarities: As hosts and voice actors, we need to communicate emotion authentically. That's where the joy and the success lies – and where many of the problems do, too. Parts 1 and 2 of this conversation with Jodi Krangle are running on Sound Judgment and also on Audio Branding. Thanks to Audio Branding editor Humberto Franco for doing beautiful work in audio and video. Follow Audio Branding here.To learn more about Jodi Krangle and connect with her, visit voiceoversandvocals.com.To watch shorts from this episode and other Audio Branding episodes, visit Jodi's Youtube channel, JodiKrangleVO. Subscribe to Sound Judgment, the Newsletter, our once- or twice-monthly newsletter that will help you make creative choices in audio storytelling. Join subscribers from NPR, PRX, PRPD, Stanford, Spotify and more. Share the show! Follow Elaine on LinkedInHelp us find and celebrate today's best hosts!Who's your Sound Judgment dream guest? Share them with us! Write us: allies@podcastallies.com. Because of you, your favorite host may appear on Sound Judgment.For more information on Sound Judgment and Podcast Allies, our consulting, production and training company, visit us at www.podcastallies.com.How to be a great host: Jodi Krangle's takeaways1. Sound needs to change as culture changes. Remember the old movie trailers with The Voice of God? We don't hear those much any more, and for a good reason. Younger generations experience sound in a very different way – they want to be shown what's will be on the movie screen, for instance, not told to. They do not want to be sold to at all. So if we're not hearing the Voice of God from voice actors any more, we're also not wanting that newscaster, anchor voice – the Walter Cronkite voice – in journalism and podcasting, either. 2. Emotional context is what sound does for us.I was surprised to hear Jodi say, when she's recording a commercial, for instance – “If I don't have a movie or play going on in my head, it's hard for the person listening to understand the emotion that's coming across.” Storytellers, when you're using a script, this is key to avoiding sounding like you're reading. We need to embody what we're saying.  3. Hosting is strategic. We need to start treating it that way. In the advertising industry, directors often make the mistake of tacking on voiceover at the end of a production, rather than thinking about it strategically from the beginning. Many folks in Jodi's industry mistakenly believe voice acting is just standing at a mic and talking. That's my pet peeve as well.  We should be thinking about hosting – and creating an intentional sound for our shows – at the beginning of the process, not throwing in a voice at the end. Hosting well is how you engage listeners, and hosting poorly can lose them. Tune in next week for Part 2, a bonus episode.  Credits Sound Judgment is a production of Podcast Allies, LLC. Host: Elaine Appleton GrantProject Manager: Tina BassirSound Designer: Andrew ParellaIllustrator: Sarah EdgellWant to work with Elaine Appleton Grant or Podcast Allies? Visit the following for information on:Coaching  and workshops for individuals, public media, nonprofits and universitiesOnline courseProduction  

Today, we talk with Robert Sciglimpaglia, noted VO attorney and voice actor, who warns us how to avoid bad voice over contracts regarding AI, text to speech, synthetic voices, and more.  We recently told the story of one voice actor who's own voice she discovered on an AI voices website without her knowledge. Rob explains how Microsoft, Amazon, Apple, and Google have been building voice databases for years, how companies like Revoicer are operating legally and ethically, and most importantly, how to protect yourself from discovering your own voice on an AI site.  Rob's article in Voice-Over Xtra : https://www.voiceoverxtra.com/article.htm?id=BJSOS5GG NAVA (National Association of Voice Actors) Synthetic/AI Voices Voice Actor Resources: https://navavoices.org/synth-ai/ai-voice-actor-resources/ This page includes a template AI voice contract, Synthetic Voice/AI rider, a glossary of terms, and more.  _____________________________ ▶️ Watch this video next: https://youtu.be/euU8e7_wZfg SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/@paulschmidtpro?sub_confirmation=1 The VO Freedom Master Plan: https://paulschmidtpro.com/vo-freedom-master-plan My Move Touch Inspire Newsletter for Voice Actors: https://paulschmidtpro.com/newsletter The Paul Schmidt Pro Podcast: https://paulschmidtpro.com/the-pro-podcast 7 Steps to Staring and Developing a Career in Voiceover: https://paulschmidtpro.com/7-steps-signup How working on Fivver, etc. can damage your career: https://globalvoiceacademy.com/why-i-dont-worry-about-fiverr-anymore/ Say Hi on Social:  https://pillar.io/paulschmidtpro https://www.instagram.com/paulschmidtvo https://www.tiktok.com/@paulschmidtpro https://www.clubhouse.com/@paulschmidtvo https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulschmidtvo/ My voice over website: https://paulschmidtvoice.com GVAA Rate Guide: http://vorateguide.com Tools and People I Work with and Recommend (If you use these links to buy something we may earn a commission.):  For lead generation and targeting - Apollo.io: https://apollo.grsm.io/yt-paulschmidtpro Way Better than Linktree: https://pillar.io/referral/paulschmidtpro Video editing and color correction by my dear friend, Humberto Franco - https://humbertofranco.com/

There are lots of coaches here on YouTube, one in particular, and even Voices.com who will tell you how to make your own DIY voice over demo, and I'm here to tell you in your best interest, ESPECIALLY if you're a beginner, DO NOT make your own demo. Today, I'm going to tell you exactly why, in no uncertain terms, making your own VO demo reel is an awful idea and can significantly damage your voice over career before it even gets started. _____________________________ ▶️ Watch this video next: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVUuUfwNTG--FN1vPuoJlK4Hfl52pi5UA SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/@paulschmidtpro?sub_confirmation=1 The VO Freedom Master Plan: https://paulschmidtpro.com/vo-freedom-master-plan My Move Touch Inspire Newsletter for Voice Actors: https://paulschmidtpro.com/newsletter The Paul Schmidt Pro Podcast: https://paulschmidtpro.com/the-pro-podcast 7 Steps to Staring and Developing a Career in Voiceover: https://paulschmidtpro.com/7-steps-signup How working on Fivver, etc. can damage your career: https://globalvoiceacademy.com/why-i-dont-worry-about-fiverr-anymore/ Say Hi on Social:  https://pillar.io/paulschmidtpro https://www.instagram.com/paulschmidtvo https://www.tiktok.com/@paulschmidtpro https://www.clubhouse.com/@paulschmidtvo https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulschmidtvo/ My voice over website: https://paulschmidtvoice.com GVAA Rate Guide: http://vorateguide.com Tools and People I Work with and Recommend (If you use these links to buy something we may earn a commission.):  For lead generation and targeting - Apollo.io: https://apollo.grsm.io/yt-paulschmidtpro Way Better than Linktree: https://pillar.io/referral/paulschmidtpro Video editing and color correction by my dear friend, Humberto Franco - https://humbertofranco.com/

One of the scariest aspects of being a voice actor in modern times is AI, artificial intelligence, synthetic voice, and text to speech. Most of the discussion has been around the question of, Well, what happens when AI steals our work?  The scarier question to me is what happens when A.I. steals your voice?  Joining us from Dublin is the Irish voice actor and author Remie Michelle Clarke with her story of how her voice was stolen directly by artificial intelligence and the difficulties she's had in pursuing the people that have taken her voice. A special thank you to Paul Strikwerda for helping connect me with Remie. Thank you, sir! _____________________________ ▶️ Watch this video next: https://youtu.be/4Pqtu7JUjnE Resources mentioned in this episode: NAVA (National Association of Voice Actors) Synthetic/AI Voices Voice Actor Resources: https://navavoices.org/synth-ai/ai-voice-actor-resources/  This page includes a template AI voice contract, Synthetic Voice/AI rider, a glossary of terms, and more. Vice Motherboard article: ‘Disrespectful to the Craft:' Actors Say They're Being Asked to Sign Away Their Voice to AI https://www.vice.com/en/article/5d37za/voice-actors-sign-away-rights-to-artificial-intelligence Wired article: Audiobook Narrators Fear Apple Used Their Voices to Train AI https://www.wired.com/story/apple-spotify-audiobook-narrators-ai-contract/ Kotaku article: Your Favorite Voice Actors Call Out AI Sites Copying Voices Without Consent https://kotaku.com/ai-voice-actors-steve-blum-elevenlabs-contracts-sell-1850108292 UPDATES:  And this one from WBUR: Voice actors speak out about AI https://www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2023/02/27/ai-voice-actors From attorney and voice actor Rob Sciglimpaglia: Don't Commit 'Career Suicide' In AI: How To Keep Control Of Your Cloned Voice https://www.voiceoverxtra.com/article.htm?id=BJSOS5GG The Open Voice Network: https://openvoicenetwork.org/   SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/@paulschmidtpro?sub_confirmation=1 The VO Freedom Master Plan: https://paulschmidtpro.com/vo-freedom-master-plan My Move Touch Inspire Newsletter for Voice Actors: https://paulschmidtpro.com/newsletter The Paul Schmidt Pro Podcast: https://paulschmidtpro.com/the-pro-podcast 7 Steps to Staring and Developing a Career in Voiceover: https://paulschmidtpro.com/7-steps-signup Say Hi on Social:  https://pillar.io/paulschmidtpro https://www.instagram.com/paulschmidtvo https://www.tiktok.com/@paulschmidtpro https://www.clubhouse.com/@paulschmidtvo https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulschmidtvo/ My voice over website: https://paulschmidtvoice.com GVAA Rate Guide: http://vorateguide.com Tools and People I Work with and Recommend (If you use these links to buy something we may earn a commission.):  For lead generation and targeting - Apollo.io: https://apollo.grsm.io/yt-paulschmidtpro Way Better than Linktree: https://pillar.io/referral/paulschmidtpro Video editing and color correction by my dear friend, Humberto Franco - https://humbertofranco.com/

The biggest event in voiceover is coming up. VO Atlanta 2023, new this year, March 23rd through 26th at the Hilton Atlanta Airport, the traditional venue. But this year, under the new direction of new owners J Michael and Anna Collins.  Also, the 10th-Anniversary edition of VO Atlanta. I got a chance to sit down with J Michael this week and talk about the improvements, both in the creature comforts and in the actual meat of the conference, the programming and speakers, what tracks are going to be available this year, and what some of the challenges were to be able to put this year's conference on. This is our interview with J Michael Collins. _____________________________ ▶️ Watch this video next: https://youtu.be/-e-tNQ-pTlg VO Atlanta Website: https://www.voatlanta.me/ SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/@paulschmidtpro?sub_confirmation=1 The VO Freedom Master Plan: https://paulschmidtpro.com/vo-freedom-master-plan My Move Touch Inspire Newsletter for Voice Actors: https://paulschmidtpro.com/newsletter The Paul Schmidt Pro Podcast: https://paulschmidtpro.com/the-pro-podcast 7 Steps to Staring and Developing a Career in Voiceover: https://paulschmidtpro.com/7-steps-signup Say Hi on Social:  https://pillar.io/paulschmidtpro https://www.instagram.com/paulschmidtvo https://www.tiktok.com/@paulschmidtpro https://www.clubhouse.com/@paulschmidtvo https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulschmidtvo/ My voice over website: https://paulschmidtvoice.com GVAA Rate Guide: http://vorateguide.com Tools and People I Work with and Recommend (If you use these links to buy something we may earn a commission.):  For lead generation and targeting - Apollo.io: https://apollo.grsm.io/yt-paulschmidtpro Way Better than Linktree: https://pillar.io/referral/paulschmidtpro Video editing and color correction by my dear friend, Humberto Franco - https://humbertofranco.com/

Today, we're going to go over Voices' new rate guide and compare it to the GVAA so that you'll know exactly the differences between the 2 guides, where exactly Voices' rates are substandard and stick around because we'll also show you where they're actually above standard. For years, the voice acting community has been begging Voices dot com to take solid steps to protect voice actors from unfair rates and practices on their site.  And I am happy to report that they seem to be taking some steps to do that.  First, Voices has revamped their rate guide for 2023.  _____________________________ ▶️ Watch this video next: https://youtu.be/uAxEKV-grX8 The 2023 Update to the Voices Rate Guide: https://www.voices.com/rates GVAA Rate Guide: http://vorateguide.com SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/@paulschmidtpro?sub_confirmation=1 The VO Freedom Master Plan: https://paulschmidtpro.com/vo-freedom-master-plan My Move Touch Inspire Newsletter for Voice Actors: https://paulschmidtpro.com/newsletter The Paul Schmidt Pro Podcast: https://paulschmidtpro.com/the-pro-podcast 7 Steps to Staring and Developing a Career in Voiceover: https://paulschmidtpro.com/7-steps-signup Say Hi on Social:  https://pillar.io/paulschmidtpro https://www.instagram.com/paulschmidtvo https://www.tiktok.com/@paulschmidtpro https://www.clubhouse.com/@paulschmidtvo https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulschmidtvo/ My voice over website: https://paulschmidtvoice.com Tools and People I Work with and Recommend (If you use these links to buy something we may earn a commission.):  For lead generation and targeting - Apollo.io: https://apollo.grsm.io/yt-paulschmidtpro Way Better than Linktree: https://pillar.io/referral/paulschmidtpro Video editing and color correction by my dear friend, Humberto Franco - https://humbertofranco.com/

One of the most common marketing questions I get from voice actors is, “How do I differentiate myself? How do I set myself apart? How do I make myself different?” We're going to start by flipping that question around and asking, “How do you not look like everyone else?” So here are 7 of the most common marketing mistakes in voice over _____________________________ ▶️ Watch this video next: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVUuUfwNTG--7SOIG9FS0huEcwX3vyUZx SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/@paulschmidtpro?sub_confirmation=1 The VO Freedom Master Plan: https://paulschmidtpro.com/vo-freedom-master-plan My Move Touch Inspire Newsletter for Voice Actors: https://paulschmidtpro.com/newsletter The Paul Schmidt Pro Podcast: https://paulschmidtpro.com/the-pro-podcast 7 Steps to Staring and Developing a Career in Voiceover: https://paulschmidtpro.com/7-steps-signup Say Hi on Social:  https://pillar.io/paulschmidtpro https://www.instagram.com/paulschmidtvo https://www.tiktok.com/@paulschmidtpro https://www.clubhouse.com/@paulschmidtvo https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulschmidtvo/ My voice over website: https://paulschmidtvoice.com GVAA Rate Guide: http://vorateguide.com Tools and People I Work with and Recommend (If you use these links to buy something we may earn a commission.):  For lead generation and targeting - Apollo.io: https://apollo.grsm.io/yt-paulschmidtpro Way Better than Linktree: https://pillar.io/referral/paulschmidtpro Video editing and color correction by my dear friend, Humberto Franco - https://humbertofranco.com/

What you are about to hear is an actual call about an exploitative practice that is too common in our business. It is a prime example of a tiny number of producers who purposefully seek out younger and/or less experienced talent and knowingly exploit them for the benefit of their own organizations. This call is shocking in its brazen self-awareness. The following is a clip of a call I recently had with a producer for a non-profit religious organization that produces and distributes video and audio content on an international scale.  The media they produce and place is both broadcast, meaning TV, radio, and web, and other non-broadcast media. We introduced ourselves and made small talk and pretty quickly the producer opened the meat of the conversation with a question about rates. The clip picks up there. #voiceover #voiceactor #voiceoverartist #voicetalent #voiceacting #voiceovers #voiceovertalent #voiceartist #voices #voiceoveractor #voiceoverjobs _____________________________ Gravy For The Brain's Voiceover Licensing Guide for Hirers: https://www.gravyforthebrain.com/voiceover-licensing-a-guide-for-hirers/ ▶️ Watch this video next: https://youtu.be/yunEOWegrgc SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/@paulschmidtpro?sub_confirmation=1 The VO Freedom Master Plan: https://paulschmidtpro.com/vo-freedom-master-plan My Move Touch Inspire Newsletter for Voice Actors: https://paulschmidtpro.com/newsletter The Paul Schmidt Pro Podcast: https://paulschmidtpro.com/the-pro-podcast 7 Steps to Staring and Developing a Career in Voiceover: https://paulschmidtpro.com/7-steps-signup Say Hi on Social:  https://pillar.io/paulschmidtpro https://www.instagram.com/paulschmidtvo https://www.tiktok.com/@paulschmidtpro https://www.clubhouse.com/@paulschmidtvo https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulschmidtvo/ My voice over website: https://paulschmidtvoice.com GVAA Rate Guide: http://vorateguide.com Tools and People I Work with and Recommend (If you use these links to buy something we may earn a commission.):  For lead generation and targeting - Apollo.io: https://apollo.grsm.io/yt-paulschmidtpro Way Better than Linktree: https://pillar.io/referral/paulschmidtpro Video editing and color correction by my dear friend, Humberto Franco - https://humbertofranco.com/  

Welcome to 7 TRUTHS U MUST Know B4 You Get Started in Voice Acting. If you're wondering how to get into voice acting, today's video is essentially all the stuff I wish I had known when I was starting out in voice over, and the stuff that you should know even before you get into voice over. My goal and hope is that I can help you avoid some of the mistakes I made and learn some of the lessons I learned. My Dad used to tell me all the time, “Paul, you insist on learning the hard way,” meaning I didn't want to listen to anybody, and I just had to take all my lumps myself. I was stubborn, and arrogant, and jacked full of ego and I wasted a lot of time and effort learning on my own rather than taking council and advice from those who had already learned those lessons. And while that was true as a kid and a young man, I've learned that listening to those that have a little experience can save me a world of heartache and hurt. I like to think that as a voice actor I've done a much better job of listening, but I've still made my fair share of mistakes and gained some insights and I'd like pass that on to you. So here are 7 truths you need to know before you get into VO. Or at least when you're getting into VO. (I apologize for the focus issues.) Chapters: 0:00 - 1:23 "If I knew then what I know now..." 1:23 - 2:18 Number 1 2:18 - 2:50 Number 2 2:50 - 3:55 Number 3 3:55 - 4:47 Number 4 4:57 - 5:49 Number 5 5:49 - 7:39 Number 6 7:39 - 9:08 Number 7: The Biggie 9:08 - 10:16 Thanks and Links _____________________________ ▶️ Watch this video next: https://youtu.be/1orkv3KvsWM SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/@paulschmidtpro?sub_confirmation=1 The VO Freedom Master Plan: https://paulschmidtpro.com/vo-freedom-master-plan My Move Touch Inspire Newsletter for Voice Actors: https://paulschmidtpro.com/newsletter The Paul Schmidt Pro Podcast: https://paulschmidtpro.com/the-pro-podcast 7 Steps to Staring and Developing a Career in Voiceover: https://paulschmidtpro.com/7-steps-signup Say Hi on Social:  https://pillar.io/paulschmidtpro https://www.instagram.com/paulschmidtvo https://www.tiktok.com/@paulschmidtpro https://www.clubhouse.com/@paulschmidtvo https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulschmidtvo/ My voice over website: https://paulschmidtvoice.com GVAA Rate Guide: http://vorateguide.com Tools and People I Work with and Recommend (If you use these links to buy something we may earn a commission.):  For lead generation and targeting - Apollo.io: https://apollo.grsm.io/yt-paulschmidtpro Way Better than Linktree: https://pillar.io/referral/paulschmidtpro Video editing and color correction by my dear friend, Humberto Franco - https://humbertofranco.com/

How do you provide an exceptional customer experience? So good that it drives loyalty among your customers and generates repeat business? It all starts with understanding and identifying customer needs. Today, we're going to talk about understanding customer needs at each level of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, and how it applies to the business of voice over. Voice over is, at its best, a business of service. It's not just providing a service as opposed to a product, although the product is crucial. What I mean is, voiceover is a business of service to others.  When we're doing our jobs right, we are solving a real, tangible problem for people. We're doing something for them that they cannot do for themselves. We're helping them in a very real way. If clients could solve the problem themselves, they would. But they can't. Because they're not trained professionals who do what we can do. One way of understanding the service we provide it to look at it through the lens of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs.  Chapters: 0:00 – 0:29 Driving Amazing Customer Experiences 0:29 – 2:00 VO Is a Business of Service to Others 2:00 – 4:04 Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs 4:04 – 5:06 1. Physiological Needs 5:06 – 6:30 2. Safety Needs 6:30 – 8:33 3. Belongingness and Love 8:33 – 9:33 4. Esteem Needs 9:33 – 10:19 5. Self-Actualization 10:19 – 11:02 Links, Thanks, and Close ___________________ ▶️ Watch this video next: https://youtu.be/Jf-1qe6jyh8 SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/@paulschmidtpro?sub_confirmation=1 The VO Freedom Master Plan: https://paulschmidtpro.com/vo-freedom-master-plan My Move Touch Inspire Newsletter for Voice Actors: https://paulschmidtpro.com/newsletter The Paul Schmidt Pro Podcast: https://paulschmidtpro.com/the-pro-po... 7 Steps to Staring and Developing a Career in Voiceover: https://paulschmidtpro.com/7-steps-signup/ Say Hi on Social:  https://pillar.io/paulschmidtpro https://www.instagram.com/paulschmidtvo https://www.tiktok.com/@paulschmidtpro https://www.clubhouse.com/@paulschmidtvo https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulschmidtvo/ My voice over website: https://paulschmidtvoice.com GVAA Rate Guide: http://vorateguide.com Tools and People I Work with and Recommend (If you use these links to buy something we may earn a commission.):  For lead generation and targeting - Apollo.io: https://apollo.grsm.io/yt-paulschmidtpro Way Better than Linktree: https://pillar.io/referral/paulschmidtpro Video editing and color correction by my dear friend, Humberto Franco - https://humbertofranco.com/  

What if we could really change how the P2Ps work? What if we could have a real dialogue with the people that matter, the decision makers, the policy makers, at the online casting sites? What if we could make actual recommendations directly to those people at the very top of the pay 2 plays? It's one thing to have an online monologue to someone in such a position, as we did to David Ciccarelli of Voices. But it's another thing entirely to be able to ask questions of and make honest recommendations to the CEO of a major P2P platform. As it happens, just such an opportunity is coming up. My friend and colleague, Paul Strikwerda will be leading an interview with Rolf Veldman, the CEO of Voice123 at VO Atlanta 2023. Chapters: 0:00 – 0:37 What If… 0:37 – 1:16 Paul Strikwerda and Rolf Veldman1:16 – 1:51 I Have Some Thoughts 1:51 – 2:18 Fair and Reasonable Principles 2:18 – 4:03 The VO Agent Alliance Pledges 4:03 - 4:54 The Call To Adopt These 4 Pledges 4:54 – 5:42 Abolishing Tiered Membership 5:42 – 6:46 These Problems Are Complex 6:46 – 7:51 The State of Our Dialogue 7:51 – 8:06 How to Contribute To the Interview 8:06 – 8:39 The VOFMP, MTI Newsletter, and Close Questions or recommendations to Rolf Veldman: https://www.instagram.com/p/CnB_EAOO7Wa/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= VO Agent Alliance:  https://voagentalliance.com/ SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/@paulschmidtpro?sub_confirmation=1 The VO Freedom Master Plan: https://paulschmidtpro.com/vo-freedom-master-plan My Move Touch Inspire Newsletter for Voice Actors: https://paulschmidtpro.com/newsletter The Paul Schmidt Pro Podcast: https://paulschmidtpro.com/the-pro-podcast 7 Steps to Staring and Developing a Career in Voiceover: https://paulschmidtpro.com/7-steps-signup Say Hi on Social: https://pillar.io/paulschmidtpro https://www.instagram.com/paulschmidtvo https://www.tiktok.com/@paulschmidtpro https://www.clubhouse.com/@paulschmidtvo https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulschmi... My voice over website: https://paulschmidtvoice.com GVAA Rate Guide: http://vorateguide.com Tools and People I Work with and Recommend (If you use these links to buy something we may earn a commission.): For lead generation and targeting - Apollo.io: https://apollo.grsm.io/yt-paulschmidtpro Way Better than Linktree: https://pillar.io/referral/paulschmidtpro Video editing and color correction by my dear friend, Humberto Franco - https://humbertofranco.com/

So I thought the first video of the new year would be a good time to lay out the voice over conference 2023 calendar for you, including the big ones like VO Atlanta but also some smaller boutique conferences like MAVO.  Now, if you've never been to a voiceover conference before, let's start with the central question: Why? Why go to a voiceover conference? Why spend all the time and money, why take time out of the booth, why travel hundreds or thousands of miles? Why step out of your comfort zone and network and go through all the perceived hassle? And the answer is this: voiceover conferences are the best opportunities available for you to build relationships in-person in the industry that can advance your career and enrich your life. Period.  Chapters: 0:00 – 1:08 Intro 1:08 – 3:32 Why Go to Conferences? 3:32 – 5:49 VOcation – Feb 9-12 Cancun 5:49 – 8:38 VO Atlanta – Mar 23-26 8:38 – 10:10 APAC – Mar 27-28 NYC 10:10 – 10:57 WoVoCon – May 4-7 Orlando 10:57 – 11:14 One Voice UK – May (Dates TBD) London 11:14 – 12:06 OneVoice USA - August (Dates TBD) Dallas 12:06 – 12:34 VO North – Shut Down – Was in September 12:34 – 13:38 MAVO – Nov 10-12 Washington, DC  13:38 – 14:37 That's Voiceover! –December (Dates TBD) - Likely NYC 14:37 – 15:33 Wrap Up and Thanks Get the printable Voice Over Conferences 2023 Calendar at https://paulschmidtpro.com/vo-conferences-2023-calendar ▶️ Watch this video next: https://youtu.be/eW8MtXJj3yQ SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/@paulschmidtpro?sub_confirmation=1 The VO Freedom Master Plan: https://paulschmidtpro.com/vo-freedom-master-plan My Move Touch Inspire Newsletter for Voice Actors: https://paulschmidtpro.com/newsletter The Paul Schmidt Pro Podcast: https://paulschmidtpro.com/the-pro-podcast 7 Steps to Staring and Developing a Career in Voiceover: https://paulschmidtpro.com/7-steps-signup Say Hi on Social: https://pillar.io/paulschmidtpro https://www.instagram.com/paulschmidtvo https://www.tiktok.com/@paulschmidtpro https://www.clubhouse.com/@paulschmidtvo https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulschmi... My voice over website: https://paulschmidtvoice.com GVAA Rate Guide: http://vorateguide.com Tools and People I Work with and Recommend (If you use these links to buy something we may earn a commission.): For lead generation and targeting - Apollo.io: https://apollo.grsm.io/yt-paulschmidtpro Way Better than Linktree: https://pillar.io/referral/paulschmidtpro Video editing and color correction by my dear friend, Humberto Franco - https://humbertofranco.com/

In my last video, I Offended Voices.com and Here's How, David Ciccarelli, the Founder and CEO of Voices, asked me to lay out the facts of my assertion that they put profit before talent. I laid out five facts that detail their history of disregard for transparency when it comes to fees, taking egregious cuts of project budgets, and others. The reaction was, to say the least, just nuts. Unprecedented. Here's just some of what you had to say… _____________________________ ▶️ Watch this video next: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVUuUfwNTG-_UBjCXVGJi5gu3H_LpbKDC David Ciccarelli's Post: https://www.voices.com/blog/platinum-sunset-and-the-future-vision-for-talent/ SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/@paulschmidtpro?sub_confirmation=1 The VO Freedom Master Plan: https://paulschmidtpro.com/vo-freedom-master-plan My Move Touch Inspire Newsletter for Voice Actors: https://paulschmidtpro.com/newsletter The Paul Schmidt Pro Podcast: https://paulschmidtpro.com/the-pro-podcast 7 Steps to Staring and Developing a Career in Voiceover: https://paulschmidtpro.com/7-steps-signup Say Hi on Social:  https://pillar.io/paulschmidtpro https://www.instagram.com/paulschmidtvo https://www.tiktok.com/@paulschmidtpro https://www.clubhouse.com/@paulschmidtvo https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulschmidtvo/ My voice over website: https://paulschmidtvoice.com GVAA Rate Guide: http://vorateguide.com Tools and People I Work with and Recommend (If you use these links to buy something we may earn a commission.):  For lead generation and targeting - Apollo.io: https://apollo.grsm.io/yt-paulschmidtpro Way Better than Linktree: https://pillar.io/referral/paulschmidtpro Video editing and color correction by my dear friend, Humberto Franco - https://humbertofranco.com/

In my last video, My (No Gear) Voice Over Christmas Wish List, one of my wishes was this:  “I wish all of the pay-to-plays were ethical, but the chief offender here, of course, is Voices.com, but they're certainly not the only ones that put profit before talent and clients. These companies control a huge amount of work globally in the voiceover business, and it's a travesty to me that rather than seeing themselves as leaders and stewards of our industry, they couldn't give a reindeer turd about anything else other than putting profit ahead of people, clients and talent.” The next day, I got an email from David Ciccerelli, the Founder and CEO of Voices.com, and he's NOT happy. Chapters: 0:00 - 0:40 My Wish 0:40 - 1:24 David Ciccerelli's Email 1:24 - 1:54 A Point I Won't Dispute 1:54 - 3:20 The Joe Paterno Story 3:20 - 5:14 The Facts 5:14 - 8:29 How Voices Can Improve 8:29 - 8:47 Talk Is Cheap 8:47 - 9:08 Thanks and Close _____________________________ 7 Steps to Staring and Developing a Career in Voiceover: https://paulschmidtpro.com/7-steps-signup SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@paulschmidtpro?sub_confirmation=1 The VO Freedom Master Plan: https://paulschmidtpro.com/vo-freedom-master-plan My Move Touch Inspire Newsletter for Voice Actors: https://paulschmidtpro.com/newsletter Say Hi on Social:  https://pillar.io/paulschmidtpro https://www.instagram.com/paulschmidtvo https://www.tiktok.com/@paulschmidtpro https://www.clubhouse.com/@paulschmidtvo https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulschmidtvo/ My voice over website: https://paulschmidtvoice.com GVAA Rate Guide: http://vorateguide.com Tools and People I Work with and Recommend (If you use these links to buy something we may earn a commission.):  For lead generation and targeting - Apollo.io: https://apollo.grsm.io/yt-paulschmidtpro Way Better than Linktree: https://pillar.io/referral/paulschmidtpro Video editing and color correction by my dear friend, Humberto Franco - https://humbertofranco.com/

Christmas is right around the corner and of course this is the time of year voice actors get the steamy undies for all kinds of gear on their Voice Over Christmas Wish List – mics, interfaces, pop filters, cables, headphones, preamps, compressors, limiters, you name it, we as a group want it. But I think in this season of gratitude and giving, I'm more about a different kind of VO Christmas wish list. Sure, I love new gear like the next voice actor, but what I want for voice over is not for me. It's for everyone. Everybody who calls themselves a voice actor. So, Santa, if you're watching or listening, here's my list. I've checked it twice. I know you know who's been naughty and nice…. Chapters: 0:00 - 0:50 Welcome 0:50 - 2:12 Wish Number 1 2:12 - 2:35 Wish Number 2  2:35 - 3:11 Wish Number 3 3:11 - 4:12 Wish Number 4 4:12 - 5:18 Wish Number 5 5:18 - 7:25 Wish Number 6 7:25 - 8:18 Wish Number 7 8:18 - 10:39 Wish Number 8 10:39 - 11:24 The VO Freedom Master Plan and Newsletter 11:24 - 11:41 Best Wishes for the Holidays _____________________________ ▶️ Watch this video next: https://youtu.be/QL5umVin7b0 7 Steps to Staring and Developing a Career in Voiceover: https://paulschmidtpro.com/7-steps-signup SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@paulschmidtpro?sub_confirmation=1 The VO Freedom Master Plan: https://paulschmidtpro.com/vo-freedom-master-plan My Move Touch Inspire Newsletter for Voice Actors: https://paulschmidtpro.com/newsletter Say Hi on Social:  https://pillar.io/paulschmidtpro https://www.instagram.com/paulschmidtvo https://www.tiktok.com/@paulschmidtpro https://www.clubhouse.com/@paulschmidtvo https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulschmidtvo/ My voice over website: https://paulschmidtvoice.com GVAA Rate Guide: http://vorateguide.com Tools and People I Work with and Recommend (If you use these links to buy something we may earn a commission.):  For lead generation and targeting - Apollo.io: https://apollo.grsm.io/yt-paulschmidtpro Way Better than Linktree: https://pillar.io/referral/paulschmidtpro Video editing and color correction by my dear friend, Humberto Franco - https://humbertofranco.com/

Crisis management in voice over is crucial to the continuity of your business. I was seven months into my full-time voiceover career and I lost my biggest and best client, one of the ones that helped me make the leap to full-time voice over. With that phone call, 50% of my income evaporated instantly. In most cases, if you're paying attention, you can see it coming. I was and I didn't.  Hence, I was completely freaking out. What in the hell was I gonna do? Well, here's what I did and it will help you if you're ever in a similar situation. This is your VO Crisis Management Plan. _________ SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@paulschmidtpro?sub_confirmation=1 The VO Freedom Master Plan: https://paulschmidtpro.com/vo-freedom-master-plan My Move Touch Inspire Newsletter for Voice Actors: https://paulschmidtpro.com/newsletter Say Hi on Social:  https://pillar.io/paulschmidtpro https://www.instagram.com/paulschmidtvo https://www.tiktok.com/@paulschmidtpro https://www.clubhouse.com/@paulschmidtvo https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulschmidtvo/ My voice over website: https://paulschmidtvoice.com GVAA Rate Guide: http://vorateguide.com Tools and People I Work with and Recommend (If you use these links to buy something we may earn a commission.):  For lead generation and targeting - Apollo.io: https://apollo.grsm.io/yt-paulschmidtpro Way Better than Linktree: https://pillar.io/referral/paulschmidtpro Video editing and color correction by my dear friend, Humberto Franco - https://humbertofranco.com/

I was in a dark place. I had been through a series of jobs for about a year each. I had largely failed at each one of them. I was a single Dad. I was paying my bills but just barely, living paycheck to paycheck.  Near the end I was working for people I didn't respect. I didn't believe in the company. I wasn't enjoying any success at that job I was sure I was going to be fired in a year. I was approaching 50 and was just thoroughly sick of working for other people, sick of doing jobs I had no passion for, sick of at-work politics, sick of it all, but I had no real options. Or hope. Plan A was find another sh*tty job and do the best I could to put food on the table. Now, just to be clear, I was not suicidal. But I was moderately depressed. I dreaded every day at work. I loved my son, but I hated my life. But there was one bright spot and that was voiceover.  Chapters: 0:00 - 0:18 Call 988 0:18 - 1:29 A Dark Place 1:29 - 2:07 A Bright Spot 2:07 - 2:45 Could I Do This? 2:45 - 3:12 The Plan 3:12 - 4:15 Execution 4:15 - 4:42 Freedom! 4:42 - 5:46 Mental Health Improves 5:46 - 7:14 Anxiety and Treatment 7:14 - 8:06 Life Is Good 8:06 - 9:24 Why the VOFMP Exists 9:24 - 9:54 Close and Thanks --------------------- The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/988 SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@paulschmidtpro?sub_confirmation=1 The VO Freedom Master Plan: https://paulschmidtpro.com/vo-freedom-master-plan My Move Touch Inspire Newsletter for Voice Actors: https://paulschmidtpro.com/newsletter Say Hi on Social:  https://pillar.io/paulschmidtpro https://www.instagram.com/paulschmidtvo https://www.tiktok.com/@paulschmidtpro https://www.clubhouse.com/@paulschmidtvo https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulschmidtvo/ My voice over website: https://paulschmidtvoice.com GVAA Rate Guide: http://vorateguide.com Tools and People I Work with and Recommend (If you use these links to buy something we may earn a commission.):  For lead generation and targeting - Apollo.io: https://apollo.grsm.io/yt-paulschmidtpro Way Better than Linktree: https://pillar.io/referral/paulschmidtpro Video editing and color correction by my dear friend, Humberto Franco - https://humbertofranco.com/

So, you've decided you want to get into voice acting and learn to do voiceovers and maybe even become a professional voice actor one day. Great! As the song says, yes, there are two paths you can go by. First, maybe you just want to make a few bucks, have some fun and maybe make voiceover a hobby. You can jump on Fiverr or Upwork and find a ton of jobs to audition for and that's great.  But if you think you might want to go pro one day, or even if you don't know, but want to find out, don't go the Fiverr route. Fiverr, Upwork, and the freelancer sites can actually damage your career if you ever want to go pro. If you want to get started on the journey to professional voice acting, it all starts with good coaching. “Coaching?!?!?” you say. “But why do I need coaching? I can talk! I do it every day!” Here's the hard truth… Chapters: 0:00 – 0:42 Getting into VO 0:42 – 1:14 Why Train? 1:14 – 3:05 Performance Coaching 3:05 – 4:31 Research: Podcasts and Coaches 4:31 – 4:51 Listen, Lurk, & Linger 4:51 – 5:30 Vet the Coaches 5:30 – 6:08 What's It Cost? 6:08 – 7:35 Getting Demo-Ready 7:35 – 8:21 Which Demos? 8:21 – 9:04 It's About the Acting 9:04 – 9:27 The VO Freedom Master Plan 9:27 -  9:59 Thanks and Close ___________________ 7 Steps to Staring and Developing a Career in Voiceover: https://paulschmidtpro.com/7-steps-signup SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@paulschmidtpro?sub_confirmation=1 The VO Freedom Master Plan: https://paulschmidtpro.com/vo-freedom-master-plan My Move Touch Inspire Newsletter for Voice Actors: https://paulschmidtpro.com/newsletter Say Hi on Social:  https://pillar.io/paulschmidtpro https://www.instagram.com/paulschmidtvo https://www.tiktok.com/@paulschmidtpro https://www.clubhouse.com/@paulschmidtvo https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulschmidtvo/ My voice over website: https://paulschmidtvoice.com GVAA Rate Guide: http://vorateguide.com Tools and People I Work with and Recommend (If you use these links to buy something we may earn a commission.):  For lead generation and targeting - Apollo.io: https://apollo.grsm.io/yt-paulschmidtpro Way Better than Linktree: https://pillar.io/referral/paulschmidtpro Video editing and color correction by my dear friend, Humberto Franco - https://humbertofranco.com/

Voices affiliate program, in a new all-time low, now has the unmitigated brazenness to ask you to refer clients, the ones you've not gotten from their platform, the ones you've worked so hard to earn in the first place, the ones you've developed relationships with, and leads you've yet to even develop into a profitable relationship - over to them. So that they can now take 25-80% of the budget from those clients and have you compete with thousands of other voice actors, and all for the life-changing, wealth-building affiliate fee of up to $100 a client. They clearly believe you're an idiot.  Chapters: 0:00 – 0:28 The Email 0:28 – 0:59 The Pitch 0:59 – 1:55 Hold the Phone – What the WHAT?!? 1:55 – 3:06 Only an Idiot Would… 3:06 – 3:37 Let's Dig In 3:37 – 4:11 The Ass Backward Value Prop 4:11 – 5:10 Who Wins and Loses? 5:10 – 5:52 What Will Your Clients Think? 5:52 – 6:21 Eat Your Fruit 6:21 – 7:14 Where's the Harm? 7:14 – 7:50 What's Good for You?  7:50 – 8:09 The Fear in Your Head 8:09 – 9:15 The Big Difference in Big Earners 9:15 – 9:46 Thanks and Close ___________________ SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@paulschmidtpro?sub_confirmation=1 The VO Freedom Master Plan: https://paulschmidtpro.com/vo-freedom-master-plan My Move Touch Inspire Newsletter for Voice Actors: https://paulschmidtpro.com/newsletter Say Hi on Social:  https://pillar.io/paulschmidtpro https://www.instagram.com/paulschmidtvo https://www.tiktok.com/@paulschmidtpro https://www.clubhouse.com/@paulschmidtvo https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulschmidtvo/ My voice over website: https://paulschmidtvoice.com GVAA Rate Guide: http://vorateguide.com Tools and People I Work with and Recommend (If you use these links to buy something we may earn a commission.):  For lead generation and targeting - Apollo.io: https://apollo.grsm.io/yt-paulschmidtpro Way Better than Linktree: https://pillar.io/referral/paulschmidtpro Video editing and color correction by my dear friend, Humberto Franco - https://humbertofranco.com/

MAVO, the mid-Atlantic Voice Over conference is coming up Friday, November 11th through Sunday, November 13th, at the Westin Dulles in the Washington, D.C. area. MAVO was my first conference, and it's very special to me. And so today we're going to do a little preview of MAVO 2022, the faces you can expect to see what you can expect to hear, why MAVO is different than certainly the 800-pound gorilla conferences in our business and what makes it special. And to tell us about all that is the chief executive president, owner and executive producer of MAVO, Val Kelly. ____ MAVO Website: https://www.midatlanticvo.com/ SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@paulschmidtpro?sub_confirmation=1 The VO Freedom Master Plan: https://paulschmidtpro.com/vo-freedom-master-plan My Move Touch Inspire Newsletter for Voice Actors: https://paulschmidtpro.com/newsletter Say Hi on Social:  https://pillar.io/paulschmidtpro https://www.instagram.com/paulschmidtvo https://www.tiktok.com/@paulschmidtpro https://www.clubhouse.com/@paulschmidtvo https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulschmidtvo/ My voice over website: https://paulschmidtvoice.com GVAA Rate Guide: http://vorateguide.com Tools and People I Work with and Recommend (If you use these links to buy something we may earn a commission.):  For lead generation and targeting - Apollo.io: https://apollo.grsm.io/yt-paulschmidtpro Way Better than Linktree: https://pillar.io/referral/paulschmidtpro Video editing and color correction by my dear friend, Humberto Franco - https://humbertofranco.com/

I am staunchly against relying on voiceover casting websites as a long-term strategy for growing your business. Note, I said relying on. If the lion's share of your business is coming from the casting websites, you're likely not developing your own relationships and you're leaving your business and yourself vulnerable. But I do believe that there are certain times and circumstances where websites for voice over work can be used strategically. In this video, I'm going to lay out three scenarios - when and how to use the casting websites, and which ones, to your advantage. Chapters: 0:00 - 2:18 Welcome to Using Online Casting Sites SMARTLY 2:18 - 4:56 Scenario Number 1 4:56 - 7:24 Scenario Number 2 7:24 - 9:04 Scenario Number 3 9:04 - 10:02 VO Freedom Master Plan and MTI Newsletter ___________________ SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@paulschmidtpro?sub_confirmation=1 The VO Freedom Master Plan: https://paulschmidtpro.com/vo-freedom-master-plan My Move Touch Inspire Newsletter for Voice Actors: https://paulschmidtpro.com/newsletter Say Hi on Social:  https://pillar.io/paulschmidtpro https://www.instagram.com/paulschmidtvo https://www.tiktok.com/@paulschmidtpro https://www.clubhouse.com/@paulschmidtvo https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulschmidtvo/ My voice over website: https://paulschmidtvoice.com GVAA Rate Guide: http://vorateguide.com Tools and People I Work with and Recommend (If you use these links to buy something we may earn a commission.):  For lead generation and targeting - Apollo.io: https://apollo.grsm.io/yt-paulschmidtpro Way Better than Linktree: https://pillar.io/referral/paulschmidtpro Video editing and color correction by my dear friend, Humberto Franco - https://humbertofranco.com/

Here's my first prediction for 2023. 2023 will be your year! But only if you have a solid voice over business plan, including a voice over marketing plan. In this video, I'll give you the three most effective steps to building a rock solid 2023 action plan for your voice over business. And at the end, I'll reveal the real secret sauce to success in 2023 and beyond. The old saying, “Failing to plan is planning to fail” is absolutely true. Here's exactly how plan and crush 2023. Chapters: 0:00 – 0:38 Welcome to Your 2023 Action Plan 0:38 – 3:13 Step 1: Start With Why 3:13 – 5:04 Step 2: Define Your Goals 5:04 – 9:06 Step 3: Reverse Engineer Your Behaviors 9:06 – 10:58 Crush 2023 with the VO Freedom Master Plan ___________________ SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@paulschmidtpro?sub_confirmation=1 The VO Freedom Master Plan: https://paulschmidtpro.com/vo-freedom-master-plan My Move Touch Inspire Newsletter for Voice Actors: https://paulschmidtpro.com/newsletter Say Hi on Social:  https://pillar.io/paulschmidtpro https://www.instagram.com/paulschmidtvo https://www.tiktok.com/@paulschmidtpro https://www.clubhouse.com/@paulschmidtvo https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulschmidtvo/ My voice over website: https://paulschmidtvoice.com GVAA Rate Guide: http://vorateguide.com Tools and People I Work with and Recommend (If you use these links to buy something we may earn a commission.):  For lead generation and targeting - Apollo.io: https://apollo.grsm.io/yt-paulschmidtpro Way Better than Linktree: https://pillar.io/referral/paulschmidtpro Video editing and color correction by my dear friend, Humberto Franco - https://humbertofranco.com/

There are tons of voice over websites where you can find voice over jobs for beginners, voice over work for pros, and everything in between. Everyone is trying to make money online and voice over websites have become a popular way to voice over job opportunities.  Today, I'm going to give you 5 red flags to look for on the voice over jobs websites. Chapters: 0:00 - 0:35 Welcome to Voice Over Jobs Websites – 5 RED FLAGS! 0:35 – 2:10 1. Avoid the Freelancer Sites 2:10 – 4:26 2. Flat Rate Pricing For All Genres 4:26 – 5:52 3. “Rush Delivery Available” 5:52 -  7:27 4. Price-Based Language 7:27 -  8:38 5. Managed Services 8:38 -  9:34 BONUS: 6. Relying on Sites for the Bulk of Your Work 9:34 – 10:13 The VO Freedom Master Plan and Move Touch Inspire Newsletter ___________________ Why I Don't Worry About Fiverr Anymore: https://globalvoiceacademy.com/why-i-dont-worry-about-fiverr-anymore/ SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@paulschmidtpro?sub_confirmation=1 The VO Freedom Master Plan: https://paulschmidtpro.com/vo-freedom-master-plan My Move Touch Inspire Newsletter for Voice Actors: https://paulschmidtpro.com/newsletter Say Hi on Social:  https://pillar.io/paulschmidtpro https://www.instagram.com/paulschmidtvo https://www.tiktok.com/@paulschmidtpro https://www.clubhouse.com/@paulschmidtvo https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulschmidtvo/ My voice over website: https://paulschmidtvoice.com GVAA Rate Guide: http://vorateguide.com Tools and People I Work with and Recommend (If you use these links to buy something we may earn a commission.):  For lead generation and targeting - Apollo.io: https://apollo.grsm.io/yt-paulschmidtpro Way Better than Linktree: https://pillar.io/referral/paulschmidtpro Video editing and color correction by my dear friend, Humberto Franco - https://humbertofranco.com/

George Addair famously said, “Everything you've ever wanted is on the other side of fear.” So true for voice actors. When I spoke to almost 70 voice actors, failure was by far the biggest fear we have. That one root fear permeates everything we do... fear of rejection, fear of auditioning, fear of reaching out to clients, fear of annoying people, fear of standing up for our worth, fear of pushing back on a client, fear of demanding fair rates, fear of not executing the audition spec… the list is endless. Today we're going to give you 8 proven methods to kill your fear of failure and rejection. Chapters: 0:00 - 0:42 Fear and Actors 0:42 - 3:30 Desensitize 3:30 - 4:47 Reframe "Rejection" 4:47 - 5:44 Trust Your Training 5:44 - 6:43 Fear as Fuel 6:43 - 7:27 Don't Let It Define You 7:27 - 8:36 Get In The Gym 8:36 - 9:31 Build Your Community 9:31 - 10:34 Stop Comparing 10:34 - 11:14 The VOFMP and Newsletter ___________________ SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@paulschmidtpro?sub_confirmation=1 The VO Freedom Master Plan: https://paulschmidtpro.com/vo-freedom-master-plan My Move Touch Inspire Newsletter for Voice Actors: https://paulschmidtpro.com/newsletter Say Hi on Social:  https://pillar.io/paulschmidtpro https://www.instagram.com/paulschmidtvo https://www.tiktok.com/@paulschmidtpro https://www.clubhouse.com/@paulschmidtvo https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulschmidtvo/ My voice over website: https://paulschmidtvoice.com GVAA Rate Guide: http://vorateguide.com Tools and People I Work with and Recommend (If you use these links to buy something we may earn a commission.):  For lead generation and targeting - Apollo.io: https://apollo.grsm.io/yt-paulschmidtpro Way Better than Linktree: https://pillar.io/referral/paulschmidtpro Video editing and color correction by my dear friend, Humberto Franco - https://humbertofranco.com/

It's a cold hard fact: A Voice Over Marketing Plan Is Critical to Your Voiceover Business. Marketing for voice actors is a fraught subject. And most voice actors don't have a voice over marketing strategy, email marketing strategy, or even any faint direction in their voice over email marketing. Most voice over artists are petrified at worst or nauseated at best when it comes to marketing for voice actors. Today, we're going to get you over that fear. Buckle up, Buttercup. Chapters: 0:00 – 0:31 Introduction 0:31 - 1:34 We're Losing Good People 1:34 – 2:18 But Why? Let's Find Out 2:18 – 2:33 The Big Obstacle – Marketing 2:33 – 3:46 What Voice Actors Told Me 3:46 – 4:40 What We Fear Most 4:40 – 5:47 No Marketing Skills 5:47 – 7:02 Fixed vs. Growth Mindset 7:02 – 7:48 Marketing Plan Help 7:38 – 8:15 Thanks and Wrap Up ___________________ SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@paulschmidtpro?sub_confirmation=1 The VO Freedom Master Plan: https://paulschmidtpro.com/vo-freedom-master-plan My Move Touch Inspire Newsletter for Voice Actors: https://paulschmidtpro.com/newsletter Say Hi on Social:  https://pillar.io/paulschmidtpro https://www.instagram.com/paulschmidtvo https://www.tiktok.com/@paulschmidtpro https://www.clubhouse.com/@paulschmidtvo https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulschmidtvo/ My voice over website: https://paulschmidtvoice.com GVAA Rate Guide: http://vorateguide.com Tools and People I Work with and Recommend (If you use these links to buy something we may earn a commission.):  For lead generation and targeting - Apollo.io: https://apollo.grsm.io/yt-paulschmidtpro Way Better than Linktree: https://pillar.io/referral/paulschmidtpro Video editing and color correction by my dear friend, Humberto Franco - https://humbertofranco.com/

Welcome to How To Go Full Time in Voice Over - 7 Steps. When starting a career in voice over, figuring out how to become a voice over artist and make voice over a full time career can be daunting. Going full time in voiceover isn't easy. Today, we're going to talk about what it takes to go full time in the voiceover business, including voice over training, voice over marketing tips, voice over coaching and more. I'm Paul Schmidt, a voice actor, a VO marketing pro, and voice over business coach, and I'm glad you're here. Chapters: 0:00 – 0:41 Welcome to How To Go Full Time in Voice Over 0:41 – 1:18 The Basics Are In Place 1:18 – 2:02 Number 1: $$$$$ In The Bank 2:02 – 2:39 Number 2: A History of Booked Work 2:39 – 3:53 Number 3: “100” Good Clients 3:53 – 5:14 Number 4: Have A Backup Plan 5:14 – 6:35 Number 5: Grit, Resilience, and Resourcefulness 6:35 – 7:03 Number 6: Wearing All The Hats 7:03 – 7:56 Number 7: A Marketing Plan 7:56 – 8:17 The VO Freedom Master Plan 8:17 – 8:36 Other Helpful Links 8:36 – 8:58 Help Me Help Other Voice Actors ___________________ Free: 7 Steps To Starting and Developing a Career in Voiceover: https://paulschmidtpro.com/7-steps-signup SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@paulschmidtpro?sub_confirmation=1 The VO Freedom Master Plan: https://paulschmidtpro.com/vo-freedom-master-plan My Move Touch Inspire Newsletter for Voice Actors: https://paulschmidtpro.com/newsletter Say Hi on Social:  https://pillar.io/paulschmidtpro https://www.instagram.com/paulschmidtvo https://www.tiktok.com/@paulschmidtpro https://www.clubhouse.com/@paulschmidtvo https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulschmidtvo/ My voice over website: https://paulschmidtvoice.com GVAA Rate Guide: http://vorateguide.com Tools and People I Work with and Recommend (If you use these links to buy something we may earn a commission.):  For lead generation and targeting - Apollo.io: https://apollo.grsm.io/yt-paulschmidtpro Way Better than Linktree: https://pillar.io/referral/paulschmidtpro Video editing and color correction by my dear friend, Humberto Franco - https://humbertofranco.com/

When it comes to Fiverr and Voices.com, and Upwork, there's one WORST thing you can do to make money online doing voice over work. Today we'll discuss that on Fiverr vs. Voices.com, voice over freelance sites in general, how successful voice over professionals find voice over jobs online, how they make money online, and how professional voice talent generate voice over job opportunities and create voiceover work. Chapters: 0:00 - 0:24 Welcome to The WORST Thing You Can Do on Fiverr and Voices.com 0:24 - 0:43 VO Is Changing Rapidly 0:43 - 1:16 The Race To The Bottom and Easy Money 1:16 - 1:42 Looking for Work Can Be Overwhelming 1:42 - 2:10 Here's My BEST Advice 2:10 - 3:12 The Voices.com Announcement 3:12 - 3:45 A New LOW for Voices.com - Sound Familiar? 3:45 - 4:24 Where's All That "Work" Going? 4:24 - 4:45 Easy Street Is About To Close 4:45 - 5:13 Two Steps To Future Proof Your VO Business - Step 1 5:13 - 5:33 Step Two - Take Finding Work Into Your Own Hands 5:33 - 5:59 The VO Freedom Master Plan 5:59 - 6:19 Thanks for Watching and for Your Support ___________________ Free: 7 Steps To Starting and Developing a Career in Voiceover: https://paulschmidtpro.com/7-steps-signup SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@paulschmidtpro?sub_confirmation=1 The VO Freedom Master Plan: https://paulschmidtpro.com/vo-freedom-master-plan My Move Touch Inspire Newsletter for Voice Actors: https://paulschmidtpro.com/newsletter Say Hi on Social:  https://pillar.io/paulschmidtpro https://www.instagram.com/paulschmidtvo https://www.tiktok.com/@paulschmidtpro https://www.clubhouse.com/@paulschmidtvo https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulschmidtvo/ My voice over website: https://paulschmidtvoice.com GVAA Rate Guide: http://vorateguide.com Tools and People I Work with and Recommend (If you use these links to buy something we may earn a commission.):  For lead generation and targeting - Apollo.io: https://apollo.grsm.io/yt-paulschmidtpro Way Better than Linktree: https://pillar.io/referral/paulschmidtpro Video editing and color correction by my dear friend, Humberto Franco - https://humbertofranco.com/

Welcome to 5 Career Killers EVERY Voice Actor Should Know About. Today we're going to warn you about 5 ways to damage your voice acting career, things that can truly hurt your voice over career and give you a negative reputation. And stick around because we'll also give you best practices to help build a positive reputation in the voiceover industry, build your career, and enrich your life.  Chapters: 0:00 - 0:50 Welcome to 5 Career Killers EVERY Voice Actor Should Know 0:50 - 1:01 The Five Career Killers 1:01 - 1:50 Disrespecting Anyone 1:50 - 2:23 A Lack of Proper Training 2:23 -  3:26 Making Your Own Demos 3:26 - 4:07 Working on Fiverr or Upwork 4:07 - 4:55 Not Marketing or Undermarketing Your Services 4:55 - 5:08 The Five Best Practices 5:08 - 6:00 Do Your Research 6:00 - 7:04 Building Relationships in the VO Community 7:04 -  8:14 Get Proper Training 8:14 - 9:13 Invest in Proper Professional Demos 9:13 -  9:52 Learn to Market Your Voiceover Services 9:52 -  10:14 The VO Freedom Master Plan and Move Touch Inspire Newsletter 10:14 - 10:34 Help Us Spread the Word, Thanks, and Seeya Back Here Soon ___________________ Free: 7 Steps To Starting and Developing a Career in Voiceover: https://paulschmidtpro.com/7-steps-signup SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@paulschmidtpro?sub_confirmation=1 The VO Freedom Master Plan: https://paulschmidtpro.com/vo-freedom-master-plan My Move Touch Inspire Newsletter for Voice Actors: https://paulschmidtpro.com/newsletter Say Hi on Social:  https://pillar.io/paulschmidtpro https://www.instagram.com/paulschmidtvo https://www.tiktok.com/@paulschmidtpro https://www.clubhouse.com/@paulschmidtvo https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulschmidtvo/ My voice over website: https://paulschmidtvoice.com GVAA Rate Guide: http://vorateguide.com Tools and People I Work with and Recommend (If you use these links to buy something we may earn a commission.):  For lead generation and targeting - Apollo.io: https://apollo.grsm.io/yt-paulschmidtpro Way Better than Linktree: https://pillar.io/referral/paulschmidtpro Video editing and color correction by my dear friend, Humberto Franco - https://humbertofranco.com/

When it comes to voice over rates, one of the biggest questions is, "why negotiate rates"? Negotiating voice over rates is tricky because most new voice actors don't know how to negotiate proper voiceover rates. The first question is, why is it so hard for voice actors to set proper pricing, and I think there are two reasons for this. Chapters: 0:00 – 0:34 Welcome to WHY Negotiate Voice Over Rates 0:34 - 1:50 Why Is It So Difficult to Set Proper Rates? 1:50 -  2:51 Why Standard Rates Are So Important 2:51 - 3:34 Standard Rates = Confidence 3:34 - 5:01 Why Negotiate? Why Not? 5:01 - 5:27 Handling Price-Driven Prospects 5:27 - 5:44 When It Makes Sense To Negotiate 5:44 - 6:15 Don't Work on a "Promise" 6:15 - 6:50 Should I Give Discounts to Charities? 6:50 - 7:11 The WORST Reason To Discount Pricing 7:11 - 7:43 Where to Learn More About Rates and Negotiation 7:43 - 8:02 Outro and Thank You! ___________________ Paul Strikwerda's Blog: https://www.nethervoice.com/nethervoice/ Free: 7 Steps To Starting and Developing a Career in Voiceover: https://paulschmidtpro.com/7-steps-signup SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@paulschmidtpro?sub_confirmation=1 The VO Freedom Master Plan: https://paulschmidtpro.com/vo-freedom-master-plan My Move Touch Inspire Newsletter for Voice Actors: https://paulschmidtpro.com/newsletter Say Hi on Social:  https://pillar.io/paulschmidtpro https://www.instagram.com/paulschmidtvo https://www.tiktok.com/@paulschmidtpro https://www.clubhouse.com/@paulschmidtvo https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulschmidtvo/ My voice over website: https://paulschmidtvoice.com GVAA Rate Guide: http://vorateguide.com Tools and People I Work with and Recommend (If you use these links to buy something we may earn a commission.):  For lead generation and targeting - Apollo.io: https://apollo.grsm.io/yt-paulschmidtpro Way Better than Linktree: https://pillar.io/referral/paulschmidtpro Video editing and color correction by my dear friend, Humberto Franco - https://humbertofranco.com/

Hi and welcome back and welcome to the three hardest truths about voiceover agents. And stick around because at the end I'm going to give you a bonus truth. You're not going to want to miss. To start, one of the biggest questions for many voice actors in the early years is, “How do I even know when I'm ready for an agent?” Chapters: 0:00 – 0:17 Welcome to The 3 Hardest Truths About Voice Over Agents 0:17 – 1:17 Thinking Like An Agent 1:17 – 3:32 Hard Truth About Voice Over Agents #1 3:32 – 4:09 Hard Truth About Voice Over Agents #2 4:09 – 5:04 Hard Truth About Voice Over Agents #3 5:04 – 6:27 A Bonus Truth - #4 6:27 – 6:54 The VO Freedom Master Plan and Move Touch Inspire Newsletter 6:54 – 7:08 Wrap Up ___________________ Free: 7 Steps To Starting and Developing a Career in Voiceover: https://paulschmidtpro.com/7-steps-signup SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@paulschmidtpro?sub_confirmation=1 The VO Freedom Master Plan: https://paulschmidtpro.com/vo-freedom-master-plan My Move Touch Inspire Newsletter for Voice Actors: https://paulschmidtpro.com/newsletter Say Hi on Social:  https://pillar.io/paulschmidtpro https://www.instagram.com/paulschmidtvo https://www.tiktok.com/@paulschmidtpro https://www.clubhouse.com/@paulschmidtvo https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulschmidtvo/ My voice over website: https://paulschmidtvoice.com GVAA Rate Guide: http://vorateguide.com Tools and People I Work with and Recommend (If you use these links to buy something we may earn a commission.):  For lead generation and targeting - Apollo.io: https://apollo.grsm.io/yt-paulschmidtpro Way Better than Linktree: https://pillar.io/referral/paulschmidtpro Video editing and color correction by my dear friend, Humberto Franco - https://humbertofranco.com/

Welcome to How I Booked $35K of Voice Over Work in 1 week. Is there money in voice overs? If your goal is to get paid for voice overs after you open a voice over business, this is one example of what's possible.  Disclaimer: While this series of events is absolutely true, it is not typical or even likely. Building a thriving voice over business takes months and years and a massive amount of focused action. Any coach or talent who says or implies otherwise is lying to you. Chapters: 00:00 – 00:10 Disclaimer 00:10 – 00:53 Welcome to How I Made $35k in VO in 1 Week 00:53 – 01:46 Developing The Plan 01:46 – 02:30 Doing the Work 02:30 – 02:58 Some Initial Success 06:51 – 08:30 Lessons and Takeaways for You 08:30 – 09:17 It Was GREAT. Until It Wasn't. 09:17 – 09:31 Links 09:31 – 09:48 Thanks For Your Support! ___________________ Free: 7 Steps To Starting and Developing a Career in Voiceover: https://paulschmidtpro.com/7-steps-signup SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@paulschmidtpro?sub_confirmation=1 The VO Freedom Master Plan: https://paulschmidtpro.com/vo-freedom-master-plan My Move Touch Inspire Newsletter for Voice Actors: https://paulschmidtpro.com/newsletter Say Hi on Social:  https://pillar.io/paulschmidtpro https://www.instagram.com/paulschmidtvo https://www.tiktok.com/@paulschmidtpro https://www.clubhouse.com/@paulschmidtvo https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulschmidtvo/ My voice over website: https://paulschmidtvoice.com GVAA Rate Guide: http://vorateguide.com Tools and People I Work with and Recommend (If you use these links to buy something we may earn a commission.):  For lead generation and targeting - Apollo.io: https://apollo.grsm.io/yt-paulschmidtpro Way Better than Linktree: https://pillar.io/referral/paulschmidtpro Video editing and color correction by my dear friend, Humberto Franco - https://humbertofranco.com/

Welcome to How To Avoid BAD Voice Over Rates, deal with aggressive voice over job listings, how to negotiate voice over rates and when and why in-perpetuity is bad for voice actors. When you're in the first few years of your voice over careers, rates and negotiation tend to be a big black box. Why do we negotiate? Why negotiate voice over rates? How do we spot aggressive voice over job listings on the voice over job boards and voice over websites? How do we avoid bad voice over jobs and avoid bad deals?  00:00 – 0:27 Welcome to How To Avoid BAD Voice Over Rates 00:27 – 0:48 Rates Are a Black Box for Newer Voice Actors 00:48 – 1:37 A Question from Andrew Latheron of Singapore 01:37 – 2:17 How Not to Get Bullied into a Bad Deal 02:17 – 3:17 How To Spot and Avoid Bad Deals – Budget and Usage 03:17 – 4:51 In Perpetuity – When and Why It's Bad for Voice Actors 04:51 – 6:17 Why Are Paid Ads Not Licensed in Perpetuity? 06:17 – 6:36 All Media Buyouts and Such Garbage 06:36 – 6:50 The Move Touch Inspire Newsletter for Voice Actors 06:50 -  7:03 Conclusion ___________________ Jack Dundon's The problem with 'in perpetuity': https://www.jackdoesvoices.com/blog/the-problem-with-in-perpetuity Quoting All-Media Buyouts: https://paulschmidtpro.com/blog/quoting-all-media-buyouts-in-voice-over Free: 7 Steps To Starting and Developing a Career in Voiceover: https://paulschmidtpro.com/7-steps-signup SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@paulschmidtpro?sub_confirmation=1 The VO Freedom Master Plan: https://paulschmidtpro.com/vo-freedom-master-plan My Move Touch Inspire Newsletter for Voice Actors: https://paulschmidtpro.com/newsletter Say Hi on Social:  https://pillar.io/paulschmidtpro https://www.instagram.com/paulschmidtvo https://www.tiktok.com/@paulschmidtpro https://www.clubhouse.com/@paulschmidtvo https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulschmidtvo/ My voice over website: https://paulschmidtvoice.com GVAA Rate Guide: http://vorateguide.com Tools and People I Work with and Recommend (If you use these links to buy something we may earn a commission.):  For lead generation and targeting - Apollo.io: https://apollo.grsm.io/yt-paulschmidtpro Way Better than Linktree: https://pillar.io/referral/paulschmidtpro Video editing and color correction by my dear friend, Humberto Franco - https://humbertofranco.com/

This is my vision for what the voice over business should be. I have a vision for voice over and why this channel exits. Many think that there are voice over gate keepers or wonder is voice over too competitive. Is voice over rigged? In this video, I'll lay out in my view what voice over should be, what the voice over business ought to be, why voice over is important, a vision for voice over, why this channel exists, why i started this channel, and why I'm a professional voice actor. I believe that voiceover should be a meritocracy. I believe that if you invest time and money and effort into training, if you work on your skills every day, if you're driven and you're passionate and you're talented, then you should be able to make a comfortable living in this business as I have. I believe that anybody can learn the basics of marketing and that it's crucial to have a system and a plan and a process and tools to grow relationships at-scale that lead to consistent booking revenue and income. ___________________ Free: 7 Steps To Starting and Developing a Career in Voiceover: https://paulschmidtpro.com/7-steps-signup SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@paulschmidtpro?sub_confirmation=1 The VO Freedom Master Plan: https://paulschmidtpro.com/vo-freedom-master-plan My Move Touch Inspire Newsletter for Voice Actors: https://paulschmidtpro.com/newsletter Say Hi on Social:  https://pillar.io/paulschmidtpro https://www.instagram.com/paulschmidtvo https://www.tiktok.com/@paulschmidtpro https://www.clubhouse.com/@paulschmidtvo https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulschmidtvo/ My voice over website: https://paulschmidtvoice.com GVAA Rate Guide: http://vorateguide.com Tools and People I Work with and Recommend (If you use these links to buy something we may earn a commission.):  For lead generation and targeting - Apollo.io: https://apollo.grsm.io/yt-paulschmidtpro Way Better than Linktree: https://pillar.io/referral/paulschmidtpro Video editing and color correction by my dear friend, Humberto Franco - https://humbertofranco.com/

Welcome to How NOT To Use Linkedin To Find Voice Over Work. When it comes to LinkedIn for voice artists, how not to use LinkedIn is important. These are the best LinkedIn tips for voice over when it comes to how to find voice acting clients. Now you've got a robust list of targeted leads. Congratulations! Great job. And, yes, you do have to reach out to them. And this is where most voice actors will take the next seemingly logical step and reach out to those folks with a connection request manually and painstakingly, one by one, on LinkedIn. That's where you're doing it wrong. You could reach out to connect with leads on LinkedIn. And yes, there is some usefulness in that. But not everyone is active on LinkedIn. At the time of this video, LinkedIn user statistics show 722 million active users, but only 310 million, or about 43% use the platform even on a monthly basis. And only 40% of those, about 124 million people worldwide use the platform on a daily basis. Only about one in six people on average are active daily LinkedIn users. And finally, you can only request up to 100 connections per week. Up until 2021, it was 100 per day, now it's 100 per week. So while connecting on LinkedIn does provide a touchpoint, it's not a timely and reliable way to consistently get in front of likely decision-makers who will hire voice actors. And when it comes to getting in front of your prospects, consistency is key. -------------------- Hunter.io: https://hunter.io Free: 7 Steps To Starting and Developing a Career in Voiceover: https://paulschmidtpro.com/7-steps-signup SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@paulschmidtpro?sub_confirmation=1 The VO Freedom Master Plan: https://paulschmidtpro.com/vo-freedom-master-plan My Move Touch Inspire Newsletter for Voice Actors: https://paulschmidtpro.com/newsletter Say Hi on Social:  https://pillar.io/paulschmidtpro https://www.instagram.com/paulschmidtvo https://www.tiktok.com/@paulschmidtpro https://www.clubhouse.com/@paulschmidtvo https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulschmidtvo/ My voice over website: https://paulschmidtvoice.com GVAA Rate Guide: http://vorateguide.com Tools and People I Work with and Recommend (If you use these links to buy something we may earn a commission.):  For lead generation and targeting - Apollo.io: https://apollo.grsm.io/yt-paulschmidtpro Way Better than Linktree: https://pillar.io/referral/paulschmidtpro Video editing and color correction by my dear friend, Humberto Franco - https://humbertofranco.com/

Today, we're talking about the 3 biggest voice over website design errors in the business. Specifically, the most common website strategy errors most actors make when building a voice over website. We'll also show you some voice over website best practices you can use when creating your own voice over website, so that you avoid these website design mistakes. As solopreneurs, voice actors are often put in a no-win position, faced with having to oversee their website design, or do it themselves, and yet most have no experience or expertise in designing a website.  The easy answer is to turn the task over to a reputable website designer. Most often, though, any given website designer/developer, no matter how accomplished, will not understand the voice-over business.  Having a website that looks great doesn't mean that it's optimized for your business and will convert visitors to clients. Whether you DIY your site or are working with a designer, there are two main principles that will serve as your guideposts for a site that will look and perform like it should. As a former website designer, developer, and digital marketer, I have a huge advantage in the voice over business when it comes to my voice over website.  In 2020, my site, PaulSchmidtVoice.com was nominated for a SOVAS Award as Best Voice Over Website – English or Spanish. I didn't win (the competition was stout), but the nomination speaks to the fact that my design strategies are solid. That, and my site gets me a ton of business. ---------------------- FREE Top 10 Voice Actor Website Design Strategies Booklet: https://paulschmidtpro.com/website-strategies Hubspot Calendar Tool: https://www.hubspot.com/products/sales/schedule-meeting Acuity Scheduling: https://acuityscheduling.com/ Calendly: https://calendly.com/ SimplyBook: https://simplybook.me/en/ Free: 7 Steps To Starting and Developing a Career in Voiceover: https://paulschmidtpro.com/7-steps-signup SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@paulschmidtpro?sub_confirmation=1 The VO Freedom Master Plan: https://paulschmidtpro.com/vo-freedom-master-plan My Move Touch Inspire Newsletter for Voice Actors: https://paulschmidtpro.com/newsletter Say Hi on Social:  https://pillar.io/paulschmidtpro https://www.instagram.com/paulschmidtvo https://www.tiktok.com/@paulschmidtpro https://www.clubhouse.com/@paulschmidtvo https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulschmidtvo/ My voice over website: https://paulschmidtvoice.com GVAA Rate Guide: http://vorateguide.com Tools and People I Work with and Recommend (If you use these links to buy something we may earn a commission.):  For lead generation and targeting - Apollo.io: https://apollo.grsm.io/yt-paulschmidtpro Way Better than Linktree: https://pillar.io/referral/paulschmidtpro Video editing and color correction by my dear friend, Humberto Franco - https://humbertofranco.com/

Here are the Top 3 Worst Sites For Voice Over Work, a list of the 3 worst websites to find voice over jobs, including the worst websites for your voice over career, the worst free sites to find voice acting work. I'm Paul Schmidt, a voice actor and voice over business coach. No one really starts out looking for the worst places to find voice over work, but if you're looking for the best places online to find voice acting gigs, it's useful to also know the voice over websites to avoid. In this episode, we'll share the worst websites for your voice over career and most importantly why they can be sketchy. ________________________ Article: Why I Don't Worry About Fiverr Anymore: https://globalvoiceacademy.com/why-i-dont-worry-about-fiverr-anymore/ Free: 7 Steps To Starting and Developing a Career in Voiceover: https://paulschmidtpro.com/7-steps-signup SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@paulschmidtpro?sub_confirmation=1 The VO Freedom Master Plan: https://paulschmidtpro.com/vo-freedom-master-plan My Move Touch Inspire Newsletter for Voice Actors: https://paulschmidtpro.com/newsletter Say Hi on Social:  https://pillar.io/paulschmidtpro https://www.instagram.com/paulschmidtvo https://www.tiktok.com/@paulschmidtpro https://www.clubhouse.com/@paulschmidtvo https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulschmidtvo/ My voice over website: https://paulschmidtvoice.com GVAA Rate Guide: http://vorateguide.com Tools and People I Work with and Recommend (If you use these links to buy something we may earn a commission.):  For lead generation and targeting - Apollo.io: https://apollo.grsm.io/yt-paulschmidtpro Way Better than Linktree: https://pillar.io/referral/paulschmidtpro Video editing and color correction by my dear friend, Humberto Franco - https://humbertofranco.com/

Today we're talking about the top 3 ways to fail in voice over. I'll give you the common ways to fail in the voice over business, the biggest marketing mistakes in voice over, and the top 3 things to avoid in the voice-over business. And stick around, because I'm going to give you the two reasons why most voice actors make these three most common mistakes.Free: 7 Steps To Starting and Developing a Career in Voiceover: https://paulschmidtpro.com/7-steps-signupSUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@paulschmidtpro?sub_confirmation=1The VO Freedom Master Plan: https://paulschmidtpro.com/vo-freedom-master-plan My Move Touch Inspire Newsletter for Voice Actors: https://paulschmidtpro.com/newsletterSay Hi on Social:  https://pillar.io/paulschmidtpro https://www.instagram.com/paulschmidtvo https://www.tiktok.com/@paulschmidtpro https://www.clubhouse.com/@paulschmidtvo https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulschmidtvo/My voice over website: https://paulschmidtvoice.comGVAA Rate Guide: http://vorateguide.comTools and People I Work with and Recommend (If you use these links to buy something we may earn a commission.): For lead generation and targeting - Apollo.io: https://apollo.grsm.io/yt-paulschmidtproWay Better than Linktree: https://pillar.io/referral/paulschmidtproVideo editing and color correction by my dear friend, Humberto Franco - https://humbertofranco.com/Send us a text

Do I need a logo for my voice over business? Newer voice actors often ask about a logo for my voice over business. Is there any value in a voice acting logo? Is a logo necessary for voice acting? Is there a difference between a logo for voice over and voice acting branding? There seems to be a lot of confusion over voice over branding, voice over logo design, the distinction between a logo and brand identity for voice over. I'm Paul Schmidt, a voice actor and voice over business coach and in this video, we'll answer all of your questions about a logo and branding for voice actors. Free: 7 Steps To Starting and Developing a Career in Voiceover: https://paulschmidtpro.com/7-steps-signup SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@paulschmidtpro?sub_confirmation=1 The VO Freedom Master Plan: https://paulschmidtpro.com/vo-freedom-master-plan My Move Touch Inspire Newsletter for Voice Actors: https://paulschmidtpro.com/newsletter Say Hi on Social:  https://pillar.io/paulschmidtpro https://www.instagram.com/paulschmidtvo https://www.tiktok.com/@paulschmidtpro https://www.clubhouse.com/@paulschmidtvo https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulschmidtvo/ My voice over website: https://paulschmidtvoice.com GVAA Rate Guide: http://vorateguide.com Tools and People I Work with and Recommend (If you use these links to buy something we may earn a commission.):  For lead generation and targeting - Apollo.io: https://apollo.grsm.io/yt-paulschmidtpro Way Better than Linktree: https://pillar.io/referral/paulschmidtpro Video editing and color correction by my dear friend, Humberto Franco - https://humbertofranco.com/

The number 1 threat killing your voice over business is not AI in voice over, online voice over casting, are the voice over algorithms stacked against me, how many voice actors are there, or a saturated voiceover market. Take ownership of what you can control. Get better at voice over and market your voice over business proactively. Don't rely on the pay-to-plays. Don't rely on your agents or representation. Be your own best agent. Free: 7 Steps To Starting and Developing a Career in Voiceover: https://paulschmidtpro.com/7-steps-signup SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@paulschmidtpro?sub_confirmation=1 The VO Freedom Master Plan: https://paulschmidtpro.com/vo-freedom-master-plan My Move Touch Inspire Newsletter for Voice Actors: https://paulschmidtpro.com/newsletter Say Hi on Social:  https://pillar.io/paulschmidtpro https://www.instagram.com/paulschmidtvo https://www.tiktok.com/@paulschmidtpro https://www.clubhouse.com/@paulschmidtvo https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulschmidtvo/ My voice over website: https://paulschmidtvoice.com GVAA Rate Guide: http://vorateguide.com Tools and People I Work with and Recommend (If you use these links to buy something we may earn a commission.):  For lead generation and targeting - Apollo.io: https://apollo.grsm.io/yt-paulschmidtpro Way Better than Linktree: https://pillar.io/referral/paulschmidtpro Video editing and color correction by my dear friend, Humberto Franco - https://humbertofranco.com/

Today, we're going to talk about How to Handle Low Voice Over Budgets and how to handle low budget voice over projects from low-budget voice over clients when they come in. low budget clients and low ball rates happen all the time. If you're getting sufficient opportunities you're going to get some of these and it would behoove you to know how to handle them. I'm going to give you a couple of low-budget voice over case studies today of what a low-budget voice over project looks like when it comes in the door, and how to handle broadcast rights in perpetuity, all media buyouts, perpetual rights, radio buyouts, ott tv usage, voice over tv broadcast rights, tv broadcast rights, voice over all media buyouts, voice over radio buyouts, converting low budget clients, and so on.  Free: 7 Steps To Starting and Developing a Career in Voiceover: https://paulschmidtpro.com/7-steps-signup SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@paulschmidtpro?sub_confirmation=1 The VO Freedom Master Plan: https://paulschmidtpro.com/vo-freedom-master-plan My Move Touch Inspire Newsletter for Voice Actors: https://paulschmidtpro.com/newsletter Say Hi on Social:  https://pillar.io/paulschmidtpro https://www.instagram.com/paulschmidtvo https://www.tiktok.com/@paulschmidtpro https://www.clubhouse.com/@paulschmidtvo https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulschmidtvo/ My voice over website: https://paulschmidtvoice.com GVAA Rate Guide: http://vorateguide.com Tools and People I Work with and Recommend (If you use these links to buy something we may earn a commission.):  For lead generation and targeting - Apollo.io: https://apollo.grsm.io/yt-paulschmidtpro Way Better than Linktree: https://pillar.io/referral/paulschmidtpro Video editing and color correction by my dear friend, Humberto Franco - https://humbertofranco.com/

Welcome to the channel. This is a new voice over marketing and business channel specifically for voice actors. If you're a voice actor in the first few years of your pro career you'll learn strategies for how to market voice over, how to grow your voice acting business, how to free yourself from voiceover pay-to -plays, how to find voice acting jobs and gigs, how to get new voiceover clients, how to generate leads for voiceover work online, and more. This channel is for you if you're a working pro voice actor in the first few years of your career. If you're well-trained. If you're part of the 75% of voice actors making less than $40,000 a year. If you're making part-time income, if you're relying on pay-to-plays, if you don't know how to market yourself and your business, or you don't have a plan and a process to do that. You're in the right place. I publish new videos every Thursday. Subscribe now and hit that notification button if you haven't already to be the first to know when new videos are live. If you're a hobbyist or amateur and just do voice over for fun and maybe a few extra bucks here and there, I support you, so if you're curious about how working pros conduct the business and marketing side of voiceover, welcome. This channel is not for you if you think success is sitting on Fiverr or Upwork and working for scraps. This channel is not for you if you're untrained and don't plan on getting trained. This channel is not for you if you have no intention of going pro or treating voice over like a business.  I'm your host, Paul Schmidt, a voice actor and the creator of the VO Freedom Master Plan, the voice over industry's premier voice over marketing and business training course which focuses exclusively on growing your voice acting business, revenue, and profit. I've been a voice actor since 1998, I've been full-time for the last several years, and for just as long I've had this suspicion that we're losing good people in this business. Not because they're not trained, not because they're not talented, and not because they're not passionate about voiceover, but because it's just too damn hard to find the work. I believe that voiceover should be a meritocracy. That if you've trained well, are talented, and are driven to do the work, then you should be able to find work in voiceover and support yourself and your family comfortably. _____________________ Free: 7 Steps To Starting and Developing a Career in Voiceover: https://paulschmidtpro.com/7-steps-signup SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@paulschmidtpro?sub_confirmation=1 The VO Freedom Master Plan: https://paulschmidtpro.com/vo-freedom-master-plan My Move Touch Inspire Newsletter for Voice Actors: https://paulschmidtpro.com/newsletter Say Hi on Social:  https://pillar.io/paulschmidtpro https://www.instagram.com/paulschmidtvo https://www.tiktok.com/@paulschmidtpro https://www.clubhouse.com/@paulschmidtvo https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulschmidtvo/ My voice over website: https://paulschmidtvoice.com GVAA Rate Guide: http://vorateguide.com Tools and People I Work with and Recommend (If you use these links to buy something we may earn a commission.):  For lead generation and targeting - Apollo.io: https://apollo.grsm.io/yt-paulschmidtpro Way Better than Linktree: https://pillar.io/referral/paulschmidtpro Video editing and color correction by my dear friend, Humberto Franco - https://humbertofranco.com/

Have you ever thought about how quiet the world of television and movies can be? If two characters are eating at a restaurant or working in an office, we don't have to worry about trying to hear them over the sound of clinking glasses or crinkling paper, or anyone else who might be making too much noise in the background. Cinematic sound tells us just as much of the story as the images, and unless they're part of the story, footsteps and rustling clothes aren't usually something we want to hear coming from the speakers. Movies are filmed in the same noisy, unpredictable world we all live in, though, and life doesn't come with a mute button, though it'd be nice if it did. So how do they do it? The right microphone, soundproofing, and studio environment all go a long way, of course, and a talented sound editor, such as my own editor Humberto Franco, can work wonders in post-production. But there's only so much that can be cleaned up or kept away from the microphone: everything we do makes some kind of sound. That's why prop masters also use something called "silent props," or "noiseless props," to take the everyday noise that we can't get rid of completely and turn it into a different, more soothing kind of sound. One prop master whose TikTok videos earlier this year helped bring the idea of silent props to the public eye is Scott Reeder, who's been working in Hollywood for over three decades. For recording a conversation during a game of pool in the show Friday Night Lights, without having the actors pausing for each shot, he came up with the idea of repainting soft plastic racquetballs to look like pool balls. When the camera needed to show one of the shots, he swapped the prop balls with the real thing and then switched them back. If you'd like to check out Scott's mixture of movie-making insights and punny dad jokes, you can find the link to his recent video on creating silent horseshoes here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yhv6GfDP4ok (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yhv6GfDP4ok) When it comes to recording cinematic dialogue, there's a surprising amount of unintentional sound that needs to be hidden from the microphone. UK filmmakers Robert Carr and Richard Scott, who run the YouTube channel The Film Look, talk about the challenge of filming an authentic restaurant scene, and how masking the sound of a glass being set down on a table, which is usually about the same height as the actor's microphone, can be as simple as discreetly placing a cushion on the table, or as involved as having a stagehand hiding just below the frame to take the glass from the actor. In a later video, they demonstrate a do-it-yourself approach to concealing sound, using neoprene rubber and glue to create and attach soundproof pads to everything from the bottom of a coffee mug to the soles of an actor's shoes. If you want to learn more about the art of indie filmmaking and cinematic audio, I have a link to The Film Look's "Indie Film Sound Guide" video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6MEJd_rGvI (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6MEJd_rGvI) But when it comes to bigger productions, the silent props are more likely being bought rather than built, and they're sold by pioneering prop master Tim Schulz and his company Prop TRX, the only dedicated maker of noiseless props. From paper bags made from coffee filter fabric and gift tissue that hardly makes a sound to clear rubber ice cubes that don't clink against the glass, his storefront's becoming popular not only with filmmakers but with curious people who just want to see what the fuss is about. There's a video link on my blog to a wonderful interview with Tim Schulz about how he creates his silent props, as well as a link to Prop TRX's homepage so you can take a look for yourself: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x6btmJSRueE (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x6btmJSRueE) https://www.proptrx.com/ (https://www.proptrx.com/) If you want to hear just what a silent lunch bag or noiseless...

“All this machine learning is dehumanizing a lot of our interactions, and I say that as an AI graduate, very passionate about AI. Machine learning, pandemic data is very much dehumanizing a lot of what we do, everything from the chatbot to the less personal interaction with people." -- Graham Brown This week my interview with Graham Brown continues as we discuss machine learning, podcasting, and finding your ideal listener.  Artificial Voices The second part of our interview begins with a deeper discussion of machine learning, advances like the OpenAI project and Google's MUM library, and the impact that it's having on everything from content writing to the voiceover industry. How will this affect artists and content creators? Can a machine ever really capture the human experience? "You can mimic a voice," Graham says, "but you can't mimic a conversation. That's the difference." Your Ideal Listener Next, we delve into the reasons for podcasting, whether it's just artistic expression, connecting with an audience, or promoting a brand. Graham tells us about the value of figuring out your ideal listener, the person you're really speaking to. "That's the difference," he explains, "between doing a podcast and talking to someone and projecting your voice into the ether," as he considers whether podcasting might become as widespread as resumes. The Human Touch We wrap up the episode with a look into the future of social audio in the era of Zoom meetings and remote work, and how audio balances the demands of professional efficiency with the need for an authentic human touch. “Storytelling should always be about re-framing narratives,” he tells us, “and if you think storytelling can be positive and negative, you can change the way people see things, events, history, other people, in a positive way.”   Episode Summary Machine learning and the future of human audio Figuring out your ideal podcast listener The future of podcasting and social audio media Graham's latest projects and how to learn more Connect with the Guest Pikkal Website: https://www.pikkal.com/ (https://www.pikkal.com/) Graham Brown's Website: https://www.grahamdbrown.com/ (https://www.grahamdbrown.com/) Connect with Graham Brown on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/grahamdbrown/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/grahamdbrown/) Free Download – Learn How to Create a Successful Podcast for your Brand: https://www.podcastingforbrands.com/ (https://www.podcastingforbrands.com/) Connect with the Audio Branding Podcast Book your project with https://voiceoversandvocals.com/ (Voice Overs and Vocals): https://voiceoversandvocals.com/ (https://voiceoversandvocals.com) Tweet with me on https://twitter.com/JodiKrangle (Twitter): https://twitter.com/JodiKrangle (https://twitter.com/JodiKrangle) Watch the Audio Branding Podcast on https://www.youtube.com/c/JodiKrangleVO (YouTube) https://www.youtube.com/c/JodiKrangleVO (https://www.youtube.com/c/JodiKrangleVO) Connect with me on https://www.linkedin.com/in/jodikrangle/ (LinkedIn): https://www.linkedin.com/in/jodikrangle/ Leave the Audio Branding Podcast a written review at https://lovethepodcast.com/audiobranding (https://lovethepodcast.com/audiobranding) or https://voiceoversandvocals.com/talktome/ (leave a spoken review) at https://voiceoversandvocals.com/talktome/ (https://voiceoversandvocals.com/talktome/) (Thank you!) Get my https://voiceoversandvocals.com/audio-branding-strategy/ (Top Five Tips for Implementing an) https://voiceoversandvocals.com/audio-branding-strategy/ (Intentional Audio Strategy): https://voiceoversandvocals.com/audio-branding-strategy/ (https://voiceoversandvocals.com/audio-branding-strategy/) Editing/Production by https://humbertofranco.com/ (Humberto Franco): https://humbertofranco.com/ (https://humbertofranco.com/)

“I came into the world listening. Other people came in noticing, visually, or touching things, tactically, which is why there are sculptors and visual artists, and some of us were just innately oriented toward the sound of the world.” - Michael Joly This week is the second half of my interview with Michael Joly, founder of solu® and maker of the n.o.w. Tone Therapy™ device, where we talk about microphones, share tips for improving your sound recordings on a budget and look at the future of sound healing.   Sound is a Doorway “I think sound is a doorway," Michael says, "that can help us experience truth." We begin with a discussion of microphones and audio recording equipment, comparing such diverse microphones as the Shure SM7 cardioid dynamic microphone, the Electro-Voice RE20, and the classic Neumann U47 microphone. Michael also shares his tips for creating an optimal sound environment for recording at home, using such everyday items as a clothes closet, furniture-wrapping blankets, and curtain rods to achieve surprisingly effective results. "What we're trying to achieve here is to communicate to people through a voice, and people love the intimacy of the audio medium."   The Future of Healing We wrap up the interview with a look at what the future of sound healing might bring as audio continues to play a bigger role in our everyday lives. Michael also talks about the emerging field of “well buildings,” an international standard of wellness that includes sound reduction and ambient sound systems. “Sound is dynamic and always changing, and I think that we connect to this and we know something about ourselves and the way that the world is constructed.” Connect with the Guest Website: https://www.nowbysolu.com/ (https://www.nowbysolu.com/) Connect with Michael Joly on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-joly-043513144/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-joly-043513144/) Connect with the Audio Branding Podcast Book your project with https://voiceoversandvocals.com/ (Voice Overs and Vocals) https://voiceoversandvocals.com/ (https://voiceoversandvocals.com) Tweet with me on https://twitter.com/JodiKrangle (Twitter) - https://twitter.com/JodiKrangle (https://twitter.com/JodiKrangle) Watch the Audio Branding Podcast on https://www.youtube.com/c/JodiKrangleVO (YouTube) https://www.youtube.com/c/JodiKrangleVO (https://www.youtube.com/c/JodiKrangleVO) Connect with me on https://www.linkedin.com/in/jodikrangle/ (LinkedIn) - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jodikrangle/ Leave the Audio Branding Podcast a written review at https://lovethepodcast.com/audiobranding (https://lovethepodcast.com/audiobranding) or https://voiceoversandvocals.com/talktome/ (leave a spoken review) at https://voiceoversandvocals.com/talktome/ (https://voiceoversandvocals.com/talktome/) (Thank you!) Get my https://voiceoversandvocals.com/audio-branding-strategy/ (Top Five Tips for Implementing an) https://voiceoversandvocals.com/audio-branding-strategy/ (Intentional Audio Strategy) https://voiceoversandvocals.com/audio-branding-strategy/ (https://voiceoversandvocals.com/audio-branding-strategy/) Editing/Production by https://humbertofranco.com/ (Humberto Franco) - https://humbertofranco.com/ (https://humbertofranco.com/)

In the first part of my interview with Julia Langley, we discussed everything from how she's transformed her career with life changing events to a few quick exercises that are great for helping singers and speakers to visualizing sound. I can't wait for you to jump into this second part of our interview to hear the rest of the great advice and knowledge Julia shares with us. We discuss: How tone is perceived by an audience (in general) The importance of projection and annunciation  Bringing in dynamics to make vocals interesting Improving your speaking voice for a podcast Great for a podcast - calm vocals and clarity Overcoming vocal battles To improve your voice, record your voice and listen back Where a vocal coach comes in Being okay with who you aren't Knowing the things you're not good at allows you to step into what you are good at The need for breath support Standing out Embracing the little pieces of you that allow you to be identifiable Tone and rhythm, how you breathe and where you breathe Your own personal audio branding  Catch phrases  The importance of hearing something over and over again Julia's first thought when she originally heard the term “audio brand” Where TV shows use their audio brand throughout the show Musical themes across different media to create familiarity and comfort Sound's role in PTSD Julia's story with PTSD PTSD makes a physical change in the body and you can't control your body's reactions Learning to manage PTSD Using singing as therapy for PTSD Julia's techniques for working through PTSD situations The role listening to music plays in your brain and on your body The role singing music plays in your brain and on your body Resources to use music to help with PTSD Long term memory and music Julia's new website and online course All the questions Julia's course answers   If you want to learn more about Julia or get in contact with her, check out these resources: Resources on PTSD: Book: “The Body Keeps The Score: Brain Mind and Body in the Healing of Trauma” by Besser Van Der Kolk, M.D. On Amazon video there is a great documentary that addresses PTSD - consequences and overcoming. It's called “Quiet Explosions: Healing the Brain” She has two upcoming projects on the subject: A book she's writing in the early stages now called “A Warrior's Hymn - How to bounce back from adversity and find the champion within”. And a podcast on the same topic.   She's also planning on having an online vocal training course by August 2021. Julia's website: https://julialangley.net/ (https://julialangley.net/) (will be live by the time the episode is out) Julia's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgUhHViaw0FhJ1vDOhq0mAQ (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgUhHViaw0FhJ1vDOhq0mAQ)  Julia's Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/julia.langley (https://www.facebook.com/julia.langley)  This episode was very skillfully made to sound beautiful by the talented Humberto Franco (http://www.humbertofranco.com/ (http://www.humbertofranco.com/)) Would you consider reviewing the Audio Branding Podcast? If so, here's the Apple Podcast link: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/audio-branding/id1489042453 (https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/audio-branding/id1489042453) And if you like what you hear (and read!) – please do share it with anyone you think might be interested. Thanks so much! And if you're interested in crafting an audio brand for your business, why not check out my FREE download – 5 Tips For Implementing An Intentional Audio Strategy at https://voiceoversandvocals.com/audio-branding-strategy/ (https://voiceoversandvocals.com/audio-branding-strategy/) 

This is the first part of my interview with vocal coach and professional singer, Julia Langley. She is a vocal coach for singers and speakers and it's her unique perspective that makes this interview one worth listening to. Julia also shares information with us regarding a horrible accident that forced her to reimagine her career and the blessings she's taken from it. I love how many actionable tips there are in this episode and I'm sure you'll be able to find something to relate to your own speaking - no matter what industry you're in.  In this interview, we discuss: How Julia is doing and how 2020 went for her Julia's accident and her recovery journey Julia's transformation with her career The techniques to better our speaking skills and how they're the same as those we use for singing Speaking with intention and using tone Where to find confidence Knowing what you have to say is important The mental component of singing and speaking The importance of the first step - starting The benefits of working with a coach Finding your own niche A success story from Julia Refining strengths The power of shifting what you're focusing on Believing in yourself and reinventing yourself The importance of being resilient  The ways COVID has changed the way Julia teaches Warm up exercises for speakers The importance of breath and what it does for your voice Breath as the foundation for your voice Exercise example - say the ABCs as many times as you can in one breath Speaking is a workout - treat it as such Singing teaches you to listen  Exercise example - the tonal exercise with different levels Music's effect on our brain Visualizing to help improve your voice How tone gives a different message Using visuals to make sound more tangible The beauty of dissonance in music How speakers need to understand tone to relate to their audience   If you want to learn more about Julia or get in contact with her, check out these resources: Resources on PTSD: Book: “The Body Keeps The Score: Brain Mind and Body in the Healing of Trauma” by Besser Van Der Kolk, M.D. On Amazon video there is a great documentary that addresses PTSD - consequences and overcoming. It's called “Quiet Explosions: Healing the Brain” She has two upcoming projects on the subject: A book she's writing in the early stages now called “A Warrior's Hymn - How to bounce back from adversity and find the champion within”. And a podcast on the same topic.   She's also planning on having an online vocal training course by August 2021. Julia's website: https://julialangley.net/ (https://julialangley.net/) (will be live by the time the episode is out) Julia's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgUhHViaw0FhJ1vDOhq0mAQ (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgUhHViaw0FhJ1vDOhq0mAQ)  Julia's Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/julia.langley (https://www.facebook.com/julia.langley)  This episode was very skillfully made to sound beautiful by the talented Humberto Franco (http://www.humbertofranco.com/ (http://www.humbertofranco.com/)) Would you consider reviewing the Audio Branding Podcast? If so, here's the Apple Podcast link: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/audio-branding/id1489042453 (https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/audio-branding/id1489042453) And if you like what you hear (and read!) – please do share it with anyone you think might be interested. Thanks so much! And if you're interested in crafting an audio brand for your business, why not check out my FREE download – 5 Tips For Implementing An Intentional Audio Strategy at https://voiceoversandvocals.com/audio-branding-strategy/ (https://voiceoversandvocals.com/audio-branding-strategy/)

Paul and Sean talk about what it's like to be a multi-lingual Voice Over Talent with guests Humberto Franco, Simone Kliass, Sophia Cruz and Susie Valerio. Plus, a VO Meter Schtick by Jason Bermingham, and Paul finally has another Questionable Gear Purchase! https://www.vometer.com https://www.paulstefano.com http://www.dailyvo.com/ https://www.vocalboothtogo.com/ https://www.jmcvoiceover.com/demo-production/ https://www.voiceactorwebsites.com/ https://www.audiopub.org/ https://globalvoiceacademy.com/ https://timpaige.lpages.co/podcast-demos/