Part One:

Meet Beth Golden, a seasoned voiceover student. She discusses her move from Colorado to South Carolina and her experience as a life coach. Beth explains how she got into voiceover after her sister introduced her to it. She talks about the classes she has taken and the importance of marketing in voiceover. Listen as Susan Berkley provides works with Beth on a corporate voiceover script. They emphasize the importance of personalization and emotional connection.

Part Two:

Meet DeBorah Pryor, a talent advisor and coach at Great Voice. DeBorah shares her fascinating background in journalism and acting, including her experiences interviewing celebrities like John Lennon. Then listen as DeBorah explains how she became the personal assistant to Sly Stone. She discusses her transition to voiceover and offers advice for newcomers in the industry.

Key Takeaways:

• Beth Golden shares her journey and background in voiceover
• The importance of marketing in voiceover
• Coaching on personalization and emotional connection in voiceover
• DeBorah Pryor had the opportunity to interview John Lennon in Central Park
• DeBorah also worked with Sly Stone and traveled with him as his personal assistant.
• She later transitioned to voiceover and has worked on audiobooks, video games, commercials, and more.
• DeBorah advises newcomers to focus on voiceover and seek guidance from experienced professionals.

Notable Quotes:

• "I even interviewed John Lennon."

• 00:00 Beth Golden's Voiceover Journey
• 03:12 The Importance of Marketing in Voiceover
• 07:14 Coaching on Personalization and Emotional Connection
• 33:07 DeBorah Pryor Interviewing John Lennon
• 37:52 Working with Sly Stone
• 48:37 Transitioning to Voiceover
• 50:17 Advice for Newcomers

Host - Susan Berkley

Producer - Salena Metreger

Music by Darrin Fossella

Show Opener by Joe Smith

This episode is sponsored by Least Annoying CRM. Go to https://greatvoice.com/crm for an exclusive deal for the Great Voice Podcast listeners.

Part One:

Meet Karen McCroan, a full-time teacher of 30 years looking to pivot to voiceover work. Karen discusses the challenges of teaching and her wish to retire and focus on voiceover full-time. Listen as Susan coaches Karen through a car commercial script. They explore different techniques, such as using hand gestures and visualizing a specific person, to enhance the performance. Karen’s final read knocks it out of the park - showcasing the importance of energy and connection in voiceover work.

Part Two:

Meet Joe Smith, a talent advisor and coach at Great Voice. Joe shares his diverse background in pastoring, law enforcement, and sports journalism. He offers valuable advice for newcomers to voiceover, including tips for setting up a home studio. Joe's insights cover essential considerations like treating the space for sound quality and using appropriate equipment.

Key Takeaways:

• Energy and urgency are important in voiceover performances, even in softer reads.
• Visualizing the audience and engaging in a fake conversation can create a more personal and compelling performance.
• Treating the home studio space is crucial for optimal sound quality.
• Committing to the voiceover process and seeking coaching and training are essential for success.
• Starting a voiceover business is relatively inexpensive compared to other ventures..

Notable Quotes:

• "Treat your space, treat your space, treat your space."

Chapters:

• 03:20 Coaching Karen on a Car Commercial Script
• 04:42 Energy and urgency are important in voiceover performances, even in softer reads.
• 15:50 Visualizing the audience and engaging in a fake conversation can create a more personal and compelling performance.
• 19:41 Interview with Joe Smith
• 32:57 Committing to the voiceover process and seeking coaching and training are essential for success.
• 34:55 Treating the home studio space is crucial for optimal sound quality.
• 37:48 Starting a voiceover business is relatively inexpensive compared to other ventures.

Hosted - Susan Berkley

Producer - Salena Metreger

Music by Darrin Fossella

Show Opener by Salena Metreger

This episode is sponsored by Least Annoying CRM. Go to https://greatvoice.com/crm for an exclusive deal for the Great Voice Podcast listeners.

Part One:

Meet Dennis Kelly, a Great Voice student diving into the world of voiceover. Dennis talks about his cool background in radio, TV, theater and journalism as well as his shift into voiceover. He also talks about how he decided that The Great Voice Company was for him. Listen in as Dennis learns the "mumble in" technique to bring an e-learning script to life and how to slow down the pace for better absorption. Hear the great feedback he receives from Susan Berkley and his excitement about working with a coach to create his demo.

Part Two:

Meet Ann Coatney, a member of Team Great Voice, a demo coach, and the voice of Express Scripts. Ann shares her fascinating background in acting, including her work on the iconic show Sex and the City. She discusses her journey into voiceover and her current roles as a voice talent and coach. Ann offers valuable insights and advice for voiceover beginners, emphasizing the importance of acting skills and creating a persona. Susan and Ann also explore the power of repeat business, continuous learning, and practice in achieving long-term success in the industry.

Key Takeaways:

• Using the mumble-in technique can give a point of view and enhance the delivery of a script.
• Slowing down and allowing time for absorption is important when reading e-learning scripts.
• Continuous learning and practice are essential for growth in the voiceover industry.
• Repeat business is valuable and can lead to long-term success.
• Voiceover requires some acting skills and the ability to create a persona.
• Attending webinars and learning from experienced professionals can provide valuable insights and guidance.
• Patience, persistence, and perseverance are key to building a successful voiceover career.

Notable Quotes:

• "I picked up stakes and moved to New York and did off, off, off, off, off, off, off Broadway.”

Hosted - Susan Berkley

Producer - Salena Metreger

Music by Darrin Fossella

Show Opener by Ann Coatney

This episode is sponsored by Least Annoying CRM. Go to https://greatvoice.com/crm for an exclusive deal for the Great Voice Podcast listeners.