Everyday VOpreneur® with Marc Scott
You‘re a Voice Actor. You‘re an Entrepreneur. You‘re a VOpreneur®! The Everyday VOpreneur® Podcast is your Guide Through the Business of Voice Over. Each new episode presents actionable, practical advice designed to help you grow your voice over business through more confident and effective marketing and business tips from the pros in their respective fields. Having great skill in the recording booth isn‘t enough anymore. You also need to think and operate like a business owner. Among the tasks you could be responsible for including marketing your voice over business, managing your books, invoicing and tax preparations, providing customer service, understanding voice over rates and negotiation, protecting yourself legally, using social media channels like LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and others to build brand awareness and add value to your audience and soooooooo much more! If it‘s related to voice over marketing or the voice over business, odds are it‘ll be covered in the Everyday VOpreneur® Podcast with Marc Scott. Listen online at https://vopreneur.com Voice Over Marketing Coaching at https://vopreneur.com Request a custom voice over audition and quote at https://marcscottvoiceover.com YouTube - https://youtube.com/@vopreneur Instagram - https://instagram.com/marcscott Twitter - https://x.com/marcscott Facebook - https://facebook.com/marcscottvoiceover LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcscottvoiceover/
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Episodes
Thursday Nov 03, 2022
Thursday Nov 03, 2022
We all think that cybersecurity breaches won't happen to us. That's stuff that only happens to big corporations and other people. Here's the thing... is it worth the risk to just assume you'll always be safe? I don't think so.
You're running a business as a voice actor, and that means part of your responsibility as a VOpreneur is protecting that business and the data that goes along with it. Doing that... protecting yourself from cyber threats, can actually be easier than you might realize.
Reid Montague offers up plenty of actionable steps you can take today that will make your business and data more secure tomorrow.
Reid Montague - https://www.montaguevo.com/
RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE
Consumer Reports Security Planner - https://securityplanner.consumerreports.org/
Stay Safe Online - https://staysafeonline.org/
Consumer Reports VPN Testing - Click here
1Password - https://1password.com/
Marc Scott on Instagram - @marcscott
This episode is sponsored by VOcation Conference. Learn about VOcation Cancun happening February 9-12, 2023. Details at https://vocationconference.com
RESOURCES
* 20 Video Ideas for TikTok and Instagram (FREE DOWNLOAD) Visit https://marcscottcoaching.com/20videoideas
* Get an instant $25 credit when you sign up for VoiceZamVisit https://voicezam.com/marcscott
* Need a little marketing help? Download a FREE eBook - 5 Steps to Marketing Like a VOpreneur Download now at https://marcscottcoaching.com/5marketingstepsebook
* For voice over services:Visit https://marcscottvoiceover.com
* Want VOpreneur Swag?Visit https://teespring.com/stores/vopreneur
* Join the VOpreneur Facebook GroupVisit https://facebook.com/groups/vopreneur
EVERYDAY VOPRENEURS IN THIS EPISODE
* Thanks to "Uncle Roy" for production assistance!Visit http://antlandproductions.com
* Thanks to Christy Harst for VO contributions!Visit https://christyharst.com
* Thanks to Krysta Wallrauch for VO contributions!Visit http://krystawallrauch.com
If you need guidance with your voice over business or learning how to more effectively market, I can help. Book a 15 minute free consultation with me to discuss your specific needs. Book Your Consult
Thursday Oct 27, 2022
Thursday Oct 27, 2022
The voice over industry was excited to get their very own awards show when the Voice Arts Awards came on the scene in 2014. Since then, countless voice actors have had a spotlight shone on their excellent work and the industry as a whole has received recognition it deserves.
There's more to SOVAS than just the awards though. In this episode, I speak with SOVAS President and CEO Rudy Gaskins to get a better understanding of what SOVAS is all about. We talk charity, the future of the awards, That's Voiceover conference and more.
Website - https://sovas.orgFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/SovasVoiceTwitter - https://twitter.com/SovasVoiceInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/societyvoicearts/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/society-of-voice-arts-and-sciences-inc/
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Marc Scott on Instagram - @marcscott
RESOURCES
* One Piece of Advice Free eBook https://marcscottcoaching.com/onepieceofadviceebook/
* Get an instant $25 credit when you sign up for VoiceZamVisit https://voicezam.com/marcscott
* Need a little marketing help? Download a FREE eBook - 5 Steps to Marketing Like a VOpreneur Download now at https://marcscottcoaching.com/5marketingstepsebook
* For voice over services:Visit https://marcscottvoiceover.com
* Want VOpreneur Swag?Visit https://teespring.com/stores/vopreneur
* Join the VOpreneur Facebook GroupVisit https://facebook.com/groups/vopreneur
EVERYDAY VOPRENEURS IN THIS EPISODE
* Thanks to "Uncle Roy" for production assistance!Visit http://antlandproductions.com
* Thanks to Christy Harst for VO contributions!Visit https://christyharst.com
* Thanks to Krysta Wallrauch for VO contributions!Visit http://krystawallrauch.com
If you need guidance with your voice over business or learning how to more effectively market, I can help. Book a 15 minute free consultation with me to discuss your specific needs. Book Your Consult
Thursday Oct 20, 2022
Thursday Oct 20, 2022
Negotiation... it's a word that causes many voice actors to break out in cold sweats. As if just trying to accurately and fairly quote voice over projects wasn't stressful enough... now we've got to potentially negotiate with clients too?
But negotiation doesn't need to be an anxiety inducing event. In fact, with a little confidence and some good strategy, negotiation can become a breeze for the Everyday VOpreneur. In this episode, Maria Pendolino offers up a virtual negotiation master class.
www.voicebymaria.com
www.bluewavevoiceover.com
https://calendly.com/voicebymaria
https://www.instagram.com/mariapendo/
https://www.twitter.com/mariapendo
Book Recommendations
Money Rules by Jean Chatzky - https://amzn.to/3MuVy9oWomen with Money by Jean Chatzky - https://amzn.to/3etZwm4Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss - https://amzn.to/3MsPjmi
Marc Scott on Instagram - @marcscott
RESOURCES
* 20 Video Ideas for TikTok and Instagram (FREE DOWNLOAD) https://marcscottcoaching.com/20videoideas
* Get an instant $25 credit when you sign up for VoiceZamVisit https://voicezam.com/marcscott
* Need a little marketing help? Download a FREE eBook - 5 Steps to Marketing Like a VOpreneur Download now at https://marcscottcoaching.com/5marketingstepsebook
* For voice over services:Visit https://marcscottvoiceover.com
* Want VOpreneur Swag?Visit https://teespring.com/stores/vopreneur
* Join the VOpreneur Facebook GroupVisit https://facebook.com/groups/vopreneur
EVERYDAY VOPRENEURS IN THIS EPISODE
* Thanks to "Uncle Roy" for production assistance!Visit http://antlandproductions.com
* Thanks to Christy Harst for VO contributions!Visit https://christyharst.com
* Thanks to Krysta Wallrauch for VO contributions!Visit http://krystawallrauch.com
If you need guidance with your voice over business or learning how to more effectively market, I can help. Book a 15 minute free consultation with me to discuss your specific needs. Book Your Consult
Thursday Oct 13, 2022
Thursday Oct 13, 2022
After interviewing CEO's from four of the major online casting sites, it became clear there were a few issues that are universal, regardless of whether it's on Voice123, bodalgo, CastVoices or VOquent.
Voice Actors seem to be making some of the same mistakes over and over and over again, and those mistakes are costing them voice over bookings.
In this episode, I reflect on five of the themes that came up in each on my interviews. Simple things that can be fixed easily, and make a potentially big difference in a voice actors audition to booking ratio.
Marc Scott on Instagram - @marcscott
RESOURCES
* 20 Video Ideas for TikTok and Instagram (FREE DOWNLOAD) https://marcscottcoaching.com/20videoideas
* Get an instant $25 credit when you sign up for VoiceZamVisit https://voicezam.com/marcscott
* Need a little marketing help? Download a FREE eBook - 5 Steps to Marketing Like a VOpreneur Download now at https://marcscottcoaching.com/5marketingstepsebook
* For voice over services:Visit https://marcscottvoiceover.com
* Want VOpreneur Swag?Visit https://teespring.com/stores/vopreneur
* Join the VOpreneur Facebook GroupVisit https://facebook.com/groups/vopreneur
EVERYDAY VOPRENEURS IN THIS EPISODE
* Thanks to "Uncle Roy" for production assistance!Visit http://antlandproductions.com
* Thanks to Christy Harst for VO contributions!Visit https://christyharst.com
* Thanks to Krysta Wallrauch for VO contributions!Visit http://krystawallrauch.com
If you need guidance with your voice over business or learning how to more effectively market, I can help. Book a 15 minute free consultation with me to discuss your specific needs. Book Your Consult
Thursday Oct 06, 2022
Thursday Oct 06, 2022
Voquent is a site you've maybe never heard of it before. At least, not if you're a North American voice actor. The site is based in the UK, and it works much differently from other online casting platforms. There are no membership fees, and no job posting board. But there are opportunities to book great work with great clients.
After you finish this interview with Voquent CEO and Co-founder Miles Chicoine, I have a feeling you'll be wanting to set up your profile, if you haven't gone one created already.
Website: https://www.voquent.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/VoquentInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/voquent/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/voquent/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Voquent/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VoquentVoices/
Voquent – How it works for Talent: https://www.voquent.com/how-it-works-for-talents/
Getting started on Voquent: https://www.voquent.com/getting-started-on-voquent/
How Voquent works for Clients: https://www.voquent.com/how-it-works/
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Marc Scott on Instagram - @marcscott
RESOURCES
* One Piece of Advice Free eBook https://marcscottcoaching.com/onepieceofadviceebook/
* Get an instant $25 credit when you sign up for VoiceZamVisit https://voicezam.com/marcscott
* Need a little marketing help? Download a FREE eBook - 5 Steps to Marketing Like a VOpreneur Download now at https://marcscottcoaching.com/5marketingstepsebook
* For voice over services:Visit https://marcscottvoiceover.com
* Want VOpreneur Swag?Visit https://teespring.com/stores/vopreneur
* Join the VOpreneur Facebook GroupVisit https://facebook.com/groups/vopreneur
EVERYDAY VOPRENEURS IN THIS EPISODE
* Thanks to "Uncle Roy" for production assistance!Visit http://antlandproductions.com
* Thanks to Christy Harst for VO contributions!Visit https://christyharst.com
* Thanks to Krysta Wallrauch for VO contributions!Visit http://krystawallrauch.com
If you need guidance with your voice over business or learning how to more effectively market, I can help. Book a 15 minute free consultation with me to discuss your specific needs. Book Your Consult
Thursday Sep 29, 2022
Thursday Sep 29, 2022
As the Casting Site Series continues, this time around I'm interviewing Rolf Veldman, CEO of Voice123. Voice123 was the world's first online marketplace for voice actors and it's by far one of the most popular of all the sites.
Using Voice123 is a different experience from other casting sites, however. It's an algorithm driven site, and you need to know how to use the site properly in order to maintain good status in the ranking system.
Listen now to learn more about Voice123, how it works, and what's coming in the future.
Voice123 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/voice123/Voice123 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/voice123/Voice123 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/voice123/Voice123 Twitter: https://twitter.com/Voice123Voice123 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@voice123official?
SUPPORT LINKS
How to Set Up Your Voice123 Profile: https://voice123.com/thebooth/how-to-get-a-voice-acting-job-with-a-complete-voice-actor-profile
More About Voice123 Secure Payment:https://support.voice123.com/hc/en-us/articles/360035377532-How-does-Voice123-s-Secure-Payment-work-for-voice-actors-
Understanding the Voice123 Booking System: https://support.voice123.com/hc/en-us/articles/360034697992-How-does-the-bookings-feature-work-for-voice-actors-
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Marc Scott on Instagram - @marcscott
RESOURCES
* One Piece of Advice Free eBook https://marcscottcoaching.com/onepieceofadviceebook/
* Get an instant $25 credit when you sign up for VoiceZamVisit https://voicezam.com/marcscott
* Need a little marketing help? Download a FREE eBook - 5 Steps to Marketing Like a VOpreneur Download now at https://marcscottcoaching.com/5marketingstepsebook
* For voice over services:Visit https://marcscottvoiceover.com
* Want VOpreneur Swag?Visit https://teespring.com/stores/vopreneur
* Join the VOpreneur Facebook GroupVisit https://facebook.com/groups/vopreneur
EVERYDAY VOPRENEURS IN THIS EPISODE
* Thanks to "Uncle Roy" for production assistance!Visit http://antlandproductions.com
* Thanks to Christy Harst for VO contributions!Visit https://christyharst.com
* Thanks to Krysta Wallrauch for VO contributions!Visit http://krystawallrauch.com
If you need guidance with your voice over business or learning how to more effectively market, I can help. Book a 15 minute free consultation with me to discuss your specific needs. Book Your Consult
Thursday Sep 22, 2022
Thursday Sep 22, 2022
Welcome to the Casting Site Series. For the second episode in this series I bring in the CEO of the newest online casting site in the market, although it's now been around for a couple years. Liz Atherton of CastVoices answers some tough questions and offers great insight into what's going on with Cast Voices.
In this interview you'll learn about a dog named Fish, what's being done to get more jobs on the site, some of the new features in development for CastVoices, how voice actors are costing themselves potential bookings through poor auditions and more.
CastVoices - www.CastVoices.com
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/33184623
Instagram - @castvoices
Twitter - @castvoices
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Marc Scott on Instagram - @marcscott
RESOURCES
* One Piece of Advice Free eBook https://marcscottcoaching.com/onepieceofadviceebook/
* Get an instant $25 credit when you sign up for VoiceZamVisit https://voicezam.com/marcscott
* Need a little marketing help? Download a FREE eBook - 5 Steps to Marketing Like a VOpreneur Download now at https://marcscottcoaching.com/5marketingstepsebook
* For voice over services:Visit https://marcscottvoiceover.com
* Want VOpreneur Swag?Visit https://teespring.com/stores/vopreneur
* Join the VOpreneur Facebook GroupVisit https://facebook.com/groups/vopreneur
EVERYDAY VOPRENEURS IN THIS EPISODE
* Thanks to "Uncle Roy" for production assistance!Visit http://antlandproductions.com
* Thanks to Christy Harst for VO contributions!Visit https://christyharst.com
* Thanks to Krysta Wallrauch for VO contributions!Visit http://krystawallrauch.com
If you need guidance with your voice over business or learning how to more effectively market, I can help. Book a 15 minute free consultation with me to discuss your specific needs. Book Your Consult
Thursday Sep 15, 2022
Thursday Sep 15, 2022
Welcome to the Casting Site Series. In this first episode of the series, I'm speaking with Armin Hierstetter, founder of CEO of the German based voice over casting site bodalgo.com.
In this interview we learn how bodalgo came to exist (yes, there was beer involved), how bodalgo tries to differentiate itself from other casting sites, we learn more about some of the features bodalgo offers to voice actors and Armin offers up his best entrepreneurial advice for VOpreneurs.
bodalgo - https://bodalgo.com
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/bodalgo.com/
Twitter - @bodalgo
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Marc Scott on Instagram - @marcscott
RESOURCES
* One Piece of Advice Free eBook https://marcscottcoaching.com/onepieceofadviceebook/
* Get an instant $25 credit when you sign up for VoiceZamVisit https://voicezam.com/marcscott
* Need a little marketing help? Download a FREE eBook - 5 Steps to Marketing Like a VOpreneur Download now at https://marcscottcoaching.com/5marketingstepsebook
* For voice over services:Visit https://marcscottvoiceover.com
* Want VOpreneur Swag?Visit https://teespring.com/stores/vopreneur
* Join the VOpreneur Facebook GroupVisit https://facebook.com/groups/vopreneur
EVERYDAY VOPRENEURS IN THIS EPISODE
* Thanks to "Uncle Roy" for production assistance!Visit http://antlandproductions.com
* Thanks to Christy Harst for VO contributions!Visit https://christyharst.com
* Thanks to Krysta Wallrauch for VO contributions!Visit http://krystawallrauch.com
If you need guidance with your voice over business or learning how to more effectively market, I can help. Book a 15 minute free consultation with me to discuss your specific needs. Book Your Consult
Thursday Sep 08, 2022
Thursday Sep 08, 2022
Auditioning is part of the job of a voice actor. Want more bookings? You need more auditions. But more than that, you also need to make sure you're always submitting great auditions.
Whether it's auditioning on online casting sites, for your agents or for your own prospects and clients, there are strategies you can employ to improve the chances of your auditions converting.
Carin Gilfry is a professional talent with thousands of bookings on her resume and she's got strategies you can use for auditioning, regardless of the platform. Bring a pen and paper, you're going to be taking a lot of notes!
We also dive into some details of Vocation Cancun happening in 2023!
Carin Gilfry - https://www.caringilfry.com
Instagram - @caringilfry
Vocation - https://vocationconference.comThe Closet Story - https://vopreneur.com/podcast/travel-rigs-episode-009/
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Marc Scott on Instagram - @marcscott
RESOURCES
* One Piece of Advice Free eBook https://marcscottcoaching.com/onepieceofadviceebook/
* Get an instant $25 credit when you sign up for VoiceZamVisit https://voicezam.com/marcscott
* Need a little marketing help? Download a FREE eBook - 5 Steps to Marketing Like a VOpreneur Download now at https://marcscottcoaching.com/5marketingstepsebook
* For voice over services:Visit https://marcscottvoiceover.com
* Want VOpreneur Swag?Visit https://teespring.com/stores/vopreneur
* Join the VOpreneur Facebook GroupVisit https://facebook.com/groups/vopreneur
EVERYDAY VOPRENEURS IN THIS EPISODE
* Thanks to "Uncle Roy" for production assistance!Visit http://antlandproductions.com
* Thanks to Christy Harst for VO contributions!Visit https://christyharst.com
* Thanks to Krysta Wallrauch for VO contributions!Visit http://krystawallrauch.com
If you need guidance with your voice over business or learning how to more effectively market, I can help. Book a 15 minute free consultation with me to discuss your specific needs. Book Your Consult
Thursday Sep 01, 2022
Thursday Sep 01, 2022
Will a recession impact voice over? Is there a ways to recession proof your voice over business? Are some genres safer than others?
You can't turn on the TV or open the internet without hearing panic and fear about recession, inflation and a bear market economy. But what does it all mean and will it impact your ability to earn a living as a voice actor?
In what is unquestionably the most intellectually involved conversation I've ever had on the podcast, JMC and I dive into all things economics and offer up plenty of advice and strategy for navigating what's to come in the voice over industry and in your business specifically.
We even look ahead to VO Atlanta 2023!
J. Michael Collins - https://jmcvoiceover.com
JMC Demos - https://www.jmcvoiceover.com/demo-production/
Instagram - @jmcdemos
Twitter - @jmcvoiceover
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Marc Scott on Instagram - @marcscott
RESOURCES
* One Piece of Advice Free eBook https://marcscottcoaching.com/onepieceofadviceebook/
* Get an instant $25 credit when you sign up for VoiceZamVisit https://voicezam.com/marcscott
* Need a little marketing help? Download a FREE eBook - 5 Steps to Marketing Like a VOpreneur Download now at https://marcscottcoaching.com/5marketingstepsebook
* For voice over services:Visit https://marcscottvoiceover.com
* Want VOpreneur Swag?Visit https://teespring.com/stores/vopreneur
* Join the VOpreneur Facebook GroupVisit https://facebook.com/groups/vopreneur
EVERYDAY VOPRENEURS IN THIS EPISODE
* Thanks to "Uncle Roy" for production assistance!Visit http://antlandproductions.com
* Thanks to Christy Harst for VO contributions!Visit https://christyharst.com
* Thanks to Krysta Wallrauch for VO contributions!Visit http://krystawallrauch.com
If you need guidance with your voice over business or learning how to more effectively market, I can help. Book a 15 minute free consultation with me to discuss your specific needs. Book Your Consult
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