The Voice Over Coffee Shop

VOCS 021 | Coffee with Anne Ganguzza

In this episode, we have coffee with my dear friend Anne Ganguzza.
Anne has worked years as a voice over talent, coach, demo producer and is host of the VO Boss podcast where she continues to blend solid, actionable business advice with just a dose of inspiration for today’s working class voice over talent.
 
In this episode, we talk about:
 
- Conversational VO styles
 
-The art of story telling
 
-Adapting to the rise in AI
 
 
I really hope you enjoy listening to Anne talk about how she began her journey in the voice over industry, how phone systems lead to her rise as an incredible well booked talent, and how inspiration and adaption lead to a successful mindset in the industry of voice actors.
 
If you’d to know more about her, her coaching, or her demo production you can visit http://anneganguzza.com
 
For regularly actionable advice to apply to your business today, you can visit http://voboss.com
 
Thank you for listening and I'll see you next time!

VOCS 020 | Coffee with Tom Aglio

Tom Aglio is your millennial voice over talent next door who has lent his talents for fortune 500 companies, explainer videos, video games, animation, and much much more!
 
 
In this episode, we talk about:
 
- The most valuable resource to your clients.
- The principles of voice over marketing.
- Emails and follow ups
 
 
I really hope you enjoy listening to Tom talk about how we went from corporate America to the trusted voice of multiple brands and businesses and continue to build himself up in his eternal quest to never stop learning.
 
If you would like to know more about him or book his fantastic coaching programs, you can visit him at http://tomaglio.com.
 
Thank you for listening and I'll see you next time!

VOCS 019 | Coffee with J Michael Collins

J. Michael Collins is an award winning demo producer and voice over talent who has worked with some of the biggest companies, brands and organizations on the planet.
 
 
In this episode, we talk about:
 
- Adapting to a full time voice schedule
- Marketing to high end clients
- The 3 types of Voice Over prospects
- Fundamentals of a great demo
 
 
I really hope you enjoy listening to J Michael talk about how he built himself into the man he is in the voice over world today, as well as the power of exclusivity in your voice over business.
 

VOCS 018 | Coffee with Josh Alexander

Josh Alexander is a superhero of a voice actor and a marketing master who has partnered his services with clients like Zillow, Amazon, Google. Uber, Enterprise, John Deere, Nutrisystem, and many more.
 
In this episode, we talk about:
 
- Helping clients find YOU
- How to truly hustle yourself to success
- Creating a non-intrusive email
- Finding clients on Instagram
 
I really hope you enjoy listening to Josh not only enlighten us on how he operates his voice over business, but also how he keeps the creative batteries refreshed and ready jump start each new and amazing day as the Seattle voice actor himself.
 
If you’d like to find Josh’s demos, his awesome blog, or any of the training and coaching material he has, you can find it all at http://supervoiceoverservices.com
 
Thank you for listening and I'll see you next time!

VOCS 017 | Coffee with John Patneaude

John Patneaude is a voice acting champion, video editor, and motion graphics designer who has lent his voice to projects such as Havoc Fox, Synthetic Lover, and Forward the Anime to name just a few.
 
In this episode, we talk about:
 
- Developing your internal imagination.
 
- The emotions behind your words.
 
- Creating an amazing audition
 
 
I really hope you enjoy listening to John talk about his experiences balancing life as a voice actor and college student, as well as the amazing mindset he holds onto to keep pursuing his career as an amazing voice over artist.

VOCS 016 | Coffee with Marc Scott

Marc is the original everyday Vopreneur with hats ranging from voice over artist, marketing expert, coach, as well as husband and father.
 
He is author of the some phenomenal business building tools to which many have actually been some of the tools I've personally kept in my voice over marketing arsenal.
 
In this episode, we talk about:
 
- Getting better as a marketer and entrepreneur .
- Finding the fine line between hard selling and building relationships.
- Fundamentals of the voice over business.
- What makes a good voice over student?
 
 
I really hope you enjoy listening to Marc talk about how he began in the voice over business and how his strong discipline toward his own narratives on life have built him into a champion.
 

VOCS 015 | Coffee with Morgan Berry

In this episode, we have coffee with my dear friend Morgan Berry!
 
Morgan is a voice over actress and singer known for her work in My Hero Acadamia, Pokemon, Sword Art Online, Final Fantasy, Boardlands 3, Fairy Tale, and honestly too many Video Games, Anime, and Web Series to count!
 
In this episode, we talk about:
 
-How she got started in ADR dubbing.
-The differences between voice over and stage acting.
-Gaining exposure using social media
-The recording process for Funimation
 
 
I really hope you enjoy listening to Morgan talk about her experiences in the dubbing industry and some of the key factors that will help you stand out online as an actor.
 
Thank you for listening and I'll see you next time!
 

VOCS 014 | Coffee with Mercedes Lewis

In this episode, we have coffee with my dear friend Mercedes Lewis.
 
Mercedes is one of the hardest working voice over talents i’ve had the pleasure of knowing. She provides a variety of creative services with both an impressive and youthful vocal range.
 
In this episode, we talk about:
 
-Developing characters in animation & video games.
 
-Marketing through social media.
 
-Keeping up with current market trends.
 
-Staying encouraged!
 
 
I really hoped you enjoy Mercedes talk about how the kind energy she gives to the voice over industry comes back to her in such a wonderful way, and her process for using that kindness to build her career as a voice talent.

VOCS 013 | Coffee with Bob Bergen

In this episode, we have coffee with my dear friend Bob Bergen.
 
Bob is the embodiment of a voiceaholic with multiple emmy nominations for his outstanding voiceover work. He’s best known for his roles as Porky Pig, No Face, Bucky the Winter Soldier, and has worked in ADR, Promo, American Animation, and many more.
 
In this episode, we talk about:
 
-How to really audition in voice over.
 
-How to address social media in your career.
 
-Agent submission specifics
 
-Auditions while traveling.
 
-Being the best voice over talent!
 
-Staying euphoric behind the mic.
 
 
I really hoped you enjoy Bob talk about the joys of auditioning and the sparks he gets in his creation process, as well as how he continues to grow and extend his reaches to stay relevant in this amazing industry.
 
If you’d like to find out more about him, you can visit him at http://bobbergen.com
 
Thank you for listening and I'll see you next time!
 
 
We also briefly discussed what makes a good VO student when it comes to working with a coach. Here is Bob’s take on it:
 
WHAT MAKES A GOOD VO STUDENT?
 
- A good vo student researches whom to study with by going to vo actors who have the career they want, rather than to those on the same or smaller boat as they.  
 
- A good vo student commits 100% while working with a coach.  Once the coaching is over, they bank what works and disregard/don't dwell on what did not.  Even if the student only gained 10% from the coach, that's 10% they own in their process and career.
 
- A good vo student does not seek shortcuts, be they financial or in regard to time.  They want to do this right, not cheap and fast. They wake up every day asking themself, "What more/else can I do to become a better actor?"  
 
- A good vo student does not study for a financial return.  They study to learn and become great voice actors.  Making money at this is a fortunate circumstance.  
 
- A good vo student, no matter where they are in their career, even if in the top 1% of earners knows they are never above needing further coaching.
 
- A good vo student does not make excuses.  If they cannot afford studying with the best, they get another day/night job and save up until they can.  If their goal is to compete with the big boys, then they need to commit to doing whatever it takes to do so.  
 
- A good vo student never plays the blame or the victim game.  If things do not go their way, they look in the mirror and ask, "Where did I go wrong and what can I do differently the next time?"
 
- A good vo student leaves their day at the door.  They do not allow day or life issues to interfere with their availability to work with their coach. 
 
- Eventually, a good vo student's technique is a conglomerate of what they took from their various vo and acting coaches over many years.  It might be 40% of one, 20% of another, 2% of another, etc.  This all adds up to 100% of who they are as a voice actor.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

VOCS 012 | Coffee with Uncle Roy Yokelson

In this episode, we have coffee with my dear friend Uncle Roy Yokelson.
 
Uncle Roy is founder of Antland Productions where his specialty is voice over support services including coaching, Killer demo production, home studio solutions, and recording technology education
 
 
In this episode, we talked about:
 
- How do you make a demo stand and stay competitive out on a roster?
 
- How did Uncle Roy begin in audio design?
 
-Why is he called “Uncle” Roy?
 
- His Process for making KILLER demos.
 
 
I hope you enjoy listening to how Uncle Roy went from becoming a messenger boy to being recognized industry wide for his KILLER audio work, as well as how he educated the next generation of voice over talents how to wear the shoes of brilliance.
 
If you’d like to know more about Uncle Roy, you can visit him at http://www.AntlandProductions.com .
 
Thank you for listening and I'll see you next time!