VO Pro: Voiceover and Voice Acting Paul Schmidt

Today’s episode is brought to you by the letter N - 9 Networking No-Fail Nuggets for Non-Assertive Narrators and Voice Actors
Let’s face it, the vast majority of the marketing you do to grow your business is online. We live in an age where it’s completely normal, NAY natural, to start and frow relationships digitally through social media, LinkedIn, and so on.
That’s exactly why networking, yes, live and in real life, is especially relevant in today’s digital age. 25 years ago, live networking was the only way to grow your network, now it is simply one method, but it’s still the most effective way to grow your network and your business, and ultimately to enrich your life buy making new friends.
There is no better way to start and grow real, human relationships than in-person networking. There is no better way to leave a lasting impression and that’s true for both positive and negative impressions, so let’s get into my Top 9 Networking No-Fail Nuggets for Non-Assertive Narrators and Voice Actors.
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I'm so happy today to chat with my friend, Mark RIder, as he shares his journey from radio to voiceover and his experiences in the industry. 
Rider stresses the importance of having a diverse skill set and not limiting oneself to one genre and discusses the need for passion, talent, action, associations, and faith in order to achieve success. 
He also highlights the significance of evaluating and communicating with agents to ensure a fruitful partnership. The conversation concludes with a funny story about a plastic duck. 
Bet you didn't see that comin'.
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Today we welcome voice actor, head of UVT Coaching, and my one-time coach, Terry Daniel. Terry discusses his journey in the voiceover industry and his experience as a coach. He shares how he got into coaching and the importance of training with coaches who are still booking voiceover work. 
Terry also talks about the obstacles people face when starting in voiceover, including fear and impatience. He emphasizes the need for patience and hard work in building a successful voiceover career. 
We also touch on the challenges of navigating the abundance of information and misinformation in the industry and Terry shares his experience with amusement park work and his goals for the future, including directing commercial sessions.
Takeaways:
Training with coaches who are still booking voiceover work is beneficial
Patience and hard work are necessary for success in voiceover
Navigating the abundance of information in the industry requires discernment
Amusement park work can be lucrative and enjoyable
Directing commercial sessions is a potential growth area in the industry
UVT Coaching: https://www.uvtcoaching.com/
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There are metric tons of bad mistakes you can make in voice over. You can have no training or be undertrained. You can have a bad recording space or bad equipment. You can do your own demos. You can have a bad website.
All of those are fixable. No training? Start training. Bad recording space, bad equipment, bad audio? Totally fixable. Call Uncle Roy, George The Tech, Jordan Reynolds, or Tim Tippets. Bad demos? Work with a reputable demo producer. Bad website, work with a pro designer.
But there’s one mistake that is not nearly as fixable. Make this mistake and it will derail your voice over career for years.
What is it?
Takeaways:
Working for low-ball rates devalues your work and attracts demanding clients.
Voiceover is a service, and clients should value the collaboration and the end product.
Choose value-driven clients and build a business based on quality and professionalism.
Beware of coaches who promise quick success; building a successful voiceover business takes time and dedication.
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Stop doing this dumb shit on your voice actor websites! 
Today we’re going to talk about the nine engagement killers that after you watch this video you should be tripping over yourself to get the hell off your website. They’re like people repellent and you either need to remove them or I will hunt you down with a giant butterfly net and send you off to a special padded room with no microphone.
These website blunders will KILL any chance of prospects, producers, casting directors, the people who we want to hire us from engaging with your site, listening to your demos, and putting you in the “good” pile when it comes to hiring time for their next project.
So here are 9 engagement killers to remove from your voice actor website immediately.
Takeaways
Showcase demos on the homepage instead of having a separate page
Focus copy on the client's needs and challenges
Use shorter paragraphs for better readability
Remove dates on blog posts or keep them updated
Use downloadable MP3 files for demos instead of WAV files
Sprinkle testimonials throughout the website in context
Use contact forms instead of email links
Avoid linking out to other platforms from the website
Invest in custom branded email addresses for a more professional image
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Today we chat with Amazon Best Selling Author and Accountability Coach, Amanda McKinney about the importance of accountability and goal-setting for entrepreneurs. 
She defines accountability as taking ownership of one's actions, regardless of the outcome, and emphasizes the need to let go of what cannot be controlled. She also addresses the issue of guilt and how to manage it when holding oneself accountable. 
She explains significance of setting realistic goals based on honesty, capacity, and commitment and advises entrepreneurs to find their community and connect with like-minded individuals to combat loneliness and gain support. 
We wrap with a discussion about her book, 'Why Not? The Accidental Entrepreneur's Guide to Success.'
Takeaways:
Accountability means taking ownership of one's actions, regardless of the outcome.
Guilt should not be associated with accountability; it is about owning the action and learning from it.
Setting realistic goals requires honesty about what one truly wants and the capacity to achieve it.
Finding a community of like-minded individuals is crucial for combating loneliness and gaining support as an entrepreneur.
Networking events and connecting with others can help entrepreneurs manage their time effectively and stay productive.
Amanda McKinney's book, 'Why Not? The Accidental Entrepreneur's Guide to Success,' is a resource for entrepreneurs who stumbled into entrepreneurship and need guidance and support.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction: Amanda McKinney, an Accountability Coach
04:13 Managing Guilt in Accountability
08:51 Setting Realistic Goals
29:02 Amanda McKinney's Book: 'Why Not?'
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