Episode 32: PANDORA RADIO PRODUCER Steve Pogatch
Steve Pogatch is the Sr. Manager of Voiceover Operations of Studio Resonate (SXM Media-SiriusXM/Pandora/Stitcher). In addition to producing thousands of high quality audio ads in the 8+ years he’s been at Pandora, Steve has been the go-to guy for all things VO Casting, VO Direction and VO Quality for Studio Resonate at Pandora/SiriusXM/Stitcher. He’s been responsible the past few years for recruiting, auditioning and curating new talent for the Pandora VO Roster as well as managing the Pandora VoiceOver Roster.
In Steve’s Episode, We Talk About:
The difference between podcast and radio ads
What Pandora looks for in talent for their roster
Home Studio Dos
How to vary “natural, real” reads
**Check out our BONUS questions with STEVE on the AVS YOUTUBE CHANNEL where Steve shares the #1 thing clients look for, how many submissions they get versus # they bring on and the biggest DON’T when submitting to Pandora .**
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Episode 31: ANIMATION with Lisa Biggs
Lisa Biggs is a voice talent, coach, producer, casting director, and conference leader that works in animation. She has been lending her unique and memorable sound to national campaigns and global brands for nearly two decades. From animation studios to big brand ad agencies to toy makers, Lisa’s voice is in demand for A-list clients around the world.
In this episode we talk about:
How to have an animation career outside of LA
One of the most challenging seasons for Lisa and how she got through it
The one thing voiceover talent should grasp to create a successful career
What’s made the biggest impact in Lisa’s VO career
And we play a game inspired by pop star Pink!
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Episode 30: Real Life VO Journey with Chloe Dolandis
Chloe was exposed to voiceover at a young age and her career has been a long and interesting one. Working for brands like Universal Studios, HBO Latin America, Nickelodeon, HP, Harley-Davidson, and others, she has achieved great accolades. Her career has not been completely smooth though. Hear her talk about some of the challenges she faced, how she got through them and what she wishes she knew from the start.
We also talk about –
The one thing that has helped her most in her VO career
Advice for beginners
And advice for seasoned voice actors
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Episode 29: BEING A VO ENTREPRENEUR with Marc Guss
Marc Guss is co-founder of ACM Talent (_Voiceover Management Agency_) and a top global social media influencer in his field. Vice president for over a decade at William Morris, Marc represented A-list celebrity and iconic voiceover talent. He is a Syracuse University College of Law graduate and a board member of the Society of Voice Arts and Sciences (SOVAS). Marc’s book, _Instincts of a Talent Agent: Entrepreneurial Takeaways from an Industry Insider_ was just released.
**In this episode, we talk to Marc about: **
His journey from answering the phones to co-owning ACM
Difference between an Agent & a Manager
How to know when you’re ready for a Manager
What it takes to be a VO entrepreneur
How can VO talent create their business
**Check out our BONUS questions with MARC on the AVS YOUTUBE CHANNEL where he gives us 2 Tips for Social Media Success + Where He Sees VO in 5 Years.**
YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/gGPFePt8Rfs
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Episode 28: Real Life VO Journey with Jill Perry
If you’ve wondered if voiceover is a sustainable career, listen to Jill Perry’s story! She’s been a full-time voiceover talent for 25 years. From working at Starbucks to trading her furniture for web design, Jill has had quite the journey. Her story will make you laugh and cry. She’s one of our private coaches, as well as a Beginner Intensive instructor.
**More fun stuff in her episode, including – **
Her first VO job for Lifetime
How she was the voice of the Statue of Liberty & “sold” jewelry in Japan
Hear the surprising thing that has helped Jill most in her VO career
What to expect from Jill’s Beginner Intensive
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Episode 27: VO Atlanta Founder Gerald Griffith
Gerald Griffith is founder and President of Voiceover City and VO Atlanta, the largest annual VO event. This is the last year of VO Atlanta, so in this episode we talk to Gerald about:
How did VO Atlanta come about
What Gerald hopes for the last year of VO Atlanta
3 Nuggets of Wisdom he’s learned from all the VO experts he’s worked with
What makes great voice talent
What to expect from the last year of VO Atlanta
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Episode 26: VOICE123 with Natasha Marchewka
Struggle to figure out how to make pay to plays, specifically Voice123, work for you? Natasha Marchewka, creator of the Voice123 Pros course, is our guest today. She not only talks about how to be successful on Voice123 but gives us some great VO business tips in general!
In this episode, we cover:
Natasha’s VO journey
Tips on how to create a successful voiceover business
How to have a sustainable VO career
Actionable things voice talent can do to create a better career
Advice for getting the most out of Voice123
She also kicks off our AVS VOICEOVER CHALLENGE! Every WEEKDAY in January, we’re posting a simple challenge on social media to help you create a sustainable business…but in bite-sized chunks. Sign up for our email newsletter because that’s where we’ll send you the “how-to” for each challenge!
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**Check out our BONUS questions with NATASHA on the AVS YOUTUBE CHANNEL where we talk about a helpful Voice123 tip, her most helpful app/tech and the best advice she has to creating a successful VO career.**
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Episode 25: Real Life VO Journey with Trevor Johns
Trevor Johns has been a voice actor for over 2 decades voicing spots for Scana Energy, Delta Airlines, Coca-Cola, Minit Mart, Virtue HairCare, UPS, and more. With a history in radio and TV/Film, Trevor now shares her experience, insight and knowledge as a Beginner Intensive Class instructor & private coach at Atlanta Voiceover Studio.
In this episode, we cover:
How she met her husband (it’s a good story!)
How she got started in VO
The most challenging part of her career
Something she wished she’d known at the beginning of her career
Advice for beginners and pros
**Check out our BONUS questions with TREVOR on the AVS YOUTUBE CHANNEL where we talk about the BEST VO advice she’s received, her favorite VO genre and what makes a great VO talent.**
YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/gGPFePt8Rfs
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Episode 24: PAY TO PLAYS with Rolf Veldman CEO of Voice123
Rolf Veldman is CEO of Voice123, the world’s first and largest online marketplace for professional voice actors. An impassioned storyteller, Rolf considers himself an entrepreneurial historian who loves board games, scuba diving, cycling, and doing his bit to change the world for the better. At Voice123, Rolf spearheads a widely diverse and fully remote team that has set itself the task of crafting the future of the voiceover industry.
In this episode, we cover:
What are AI/TTS (Text to Speech Voices)?
Learn what Voice123 found out from surveying their buyers about AI/TTS voiceover.
Based on those findings, what is the impact AI/TTS will have on talent and the industry as a whole.
Reason behind the Backstage & Voice123 merger + what that means for talent
Behind the scenes look at Voice123 – how it screens buyers, how it filters job opportunities for voice talent and what you can do to increase your opportunities.
What qualities do the most successful talent possess?
**Check out our BONUS questions with ROLF where we talk about the TOP things buyers are looking for in a voice talent + a breakdown of the Voice123 tiers – why is the purpose & what does it mean for voice talent.**
YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/gGPFePt8Rfs
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Voice123
Announcement of partnering with Backstage
State of AI voices report
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Episode 23: HOME STUDIOS with James Younger
Does setting up a Home Studio intimidate you? Home Studio expert James Younger walks you through some of the top challenges most people face and what to do about them! Don’t miss the BONUS questions we asked him (find it on our YouTube page…link below)!
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**Check out our BONUS questions with JAMES where we talk about the TOP 3 issues people face setting up a home studio, if you need skill or prior knowledge to set up a home studio & a home studio secret/tip!**
YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/gGPFePt8Rfs
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