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In Part 1 of this episode of "Live with Squacky", professional voice actress and podcast host, Val Kelly chats with professional voice actor, "VO Strategist", Tom Dheere. How much do you know about the business side of voiceover? Do you know how to pay quarterly taxes? How much time do you spend marketing yourself each day? Have you spent time setting goals for yourself that are attainable? Tom has narrated thousands of voiceover projects in just about every genre like Commercials, Video Games, Cartoons, Explainers, Corporate, eLearning, Medical Narration, Audiobooks, and more.  In addition to being an incredibly talented voice actor, Tom is a voiceover business & marketing consultant who can help you navigate the maze that is the voiceover industry.
Tom offers so much valuable info in this interview that we broke it into two parts! You won't want to miss this one! Get a pencil ready, write this stuff down and put it into practice for your VO business. Tune in next week for Part 2 of this great interview!

For more info or to contact Tom, visit his websites at https://tomdheere.com/ or https://www.vostrategist.com/. Or connect with him on Twitter @TomDheere, Instagram @dheeretom or on Facebook.

**"Live with Squacky" is sponsored in part by Mid-Atlantic Voiceover, LLC and Antland Productions.**

***"Live with Squacky" is mixed and mastered by everybody's favorite Voiceover tech, Uncle Roy Yokelson of Antland Productions. For more info about "Uncle" Roy or to contact him, visit www.antlandproductions.com***

For more information about the "Mini MAVO2020" online conference taking place on November 6-8, 2020 and to register today, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mini-mavo2020-tickets-107849019320

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For more info about Val Kelly ("Squackyvoice" visit her website at https://www.midatlanticvo.com or https://www.valkellyvoiceover.com

Or follow her on Instagram @Midatlanticvo or @livewithsquacky

To become a MAVO Member and receive monthly discounts - as well as many other benefits, please click HERE!!!

"Live with Squacky" is sponsored in part by Mid-Atlantic Voiceover, LLC, Antland Productions and Lorenzotti coffee.

"Live with Squacky" is mixed and mastered by everybody's favorite VO tech, Uncle Roy Yokelson of "Antland Productions."


To find out more and to register for MAVO2025 today, visit our website at https://www.midatlanticvo.com

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In this episode of "Live with Squacky", professional voice actress and podcast host, Val Kelly chats with professional voice actor Bob Bergen. Bob is a three-time Emmy nominated voice actor and the voice of “Porky Pig”. He’s currently starring in an all new series on HBO Max called “Looney Tunes Cartoons” from Warner Bros. Animation. Val met Bob in 2012 at a weekend animation workshop in NYC. That workshop helped Val to learn more about the voiceover industry and character development in one weekend than in a lot of other coaching sessions she's attended so far. Bob is extremely knowledgeable and he knows how to teach and how to help actors to find their strengths and to build on them.
Bob tells Val what he was like as a child, how he got into the VO industry & they discuss potential superpowers! They chat about risk taking & all kinds of great industry advice. They also chat about how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the VO industry. It's a down to earth chat that is filled with valuable advice you won't want to miss.
For more info about Bob or to contact him, visit his website at http://www.bobbergen.com/ or connect with him on Twitter @BobBergen, Instagram @bergen.bob or on Facebook!

**"Live with Squacky" is sponsored in part by Mid-Atlantic Voiceover, LLC and Antland Productions.**

***"Live with Squacky" is mixed and mastered by everybody's favorite Voiceover tech, Uncle Roy Yokelson of Antland Productions. For more info about "Uncle" Roy or to contact him, visit www.antlandproductions.com.***

Support the show

For more info about Val Kelly ("Squackyvoice" visit her website at https://www.midatlanticvo.com or https://www.valkellyvoiceover.com

Or follow her on Instagram @Midatlanticvo or @livewithsquacky

To become a MAVO Member and receive monthly discounts - as well as many other benefits, please click HERE!!!

"Live with Squacky" is sponsored in part by Mid-Atlantic Voiceover, LLC, Antland Productions and Lorenzotti coffee.

"Live with Squacky" is mixed and mastered by everybody's favorite VO tech, Uncle Roy Yokelson of "Antland Productions."


To find out more and to register for MAVO2025 today, visit our website at https://www.midatlanticvo.com

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In this episode of "Live with Squacky", professional voice actress and podcast host, Val Kelly chats with Ryan Desrosiers. Ryan is a versatile American voice over talent and musician who trained in acting at The Theater Lab School of the Dramatic Arts in Washington, DC.  He’s experienced in e-learning, audiobooks, commercials, animation, narration, and accent work. He records and produces from his professional home studio in Arlington, VA just across the river from DC.
Ryan and Val chat about all things voiceover, great travel destinations, voiceover advice, social media, audiobooks, whisky, favorite tv shows and more!!! This is a fast paced episode with great energy and valuable information. You won't want to miss it!! 
For more info about Ryan or to contact him, visit his website at https://www.rpdvoice.com/, or follow him on Twitter @RPDVoice, Instagram @rpdvoice.

**"Live with Squacky" is sponsored in part by Mid-Atlantic Voiceover, LLC and Antland Productions.**

***The Mini MAVO2020 Get Inspired - Online Conference will take place on November 6-8, 2020. This event is Starring Keynote Speaker, Eric Bauza as well as many equally talented guest speakers. For more information about this event and to register today, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mini-mavo2020-tickets-107849019320***

****"Live with Squacky" is mixed and mastered by everybody's favorite Voiceover tech, Uncle Roy Yokelson of Antland Productions. For more info about "Uncle" Roy or to contact him, visit www.antlandproductions.com****

Support the show

For more info about Val Kelly ("Squackyvoice" visit her website at https://www.midatlanticvo.com or https://www.valkellyvoiceover.com

Or follow her on Instagram @Midatlanticvo or @livewithsquacky

To become a MAVO Member and receive monthly discounts - as well as many other benefits, please click HERE!!!

"Live with Squacky" is sponsored in part by Mid-Atlantic Voiceover, LLC, Antland Productions and Lorenzotti coffee.

"Live with Squacky" is mixed and mastered by everybody's favorite VO tech, Uncle Roy Yokelson of "Antland Productions."


To find out more and to register for MAVO2025 today, visit our website at https://www.midatlanticvo.com

30 Best Voice Over Podcasts You Must Follow in 2025 - "Live with Squacky" was honored on this list of the "30 Best Voice Over Podcast You Must Follow in 2025"!!! I'd love it if you could check it out!!

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In this episode of "Live with Squacky", professional voice actress and podcast host, Val Kelly chats with professional voice actor Bob Johnson. Val met Bob in 2014 at the first MAVO conference she ever organized and hosted. That first year, there were only 28 attendees, so everyone really had the chance to get to know each other. Bob has been a voice actor for years, but especially since transitioning from a 32 year career with the Intelligence community. Bob’s rich, warm, soothing voice is described as great for storytelling, narrations, documentaries, and live event announcing.
 Val and Bob discuss all things voiceover as well as his other talents, how he's been coping during the pandemic, his goals and more. It's a fun, fast paced interview you won't want to miss! For more info about Bob or to contact him, visit his website at: https://www.rjvoices.com/ or connect with him on Twitter @RJVoices, Instagram @rjvoices or on Facebook Bob Johnson.

**"Live with Squacky" is sponsored in part by Mid-Atlantic Voiceover, LLC and Antland Productions."**

***"Live with Squacky" is mixed and mastered by everybody's favorite Voiceover tech, Uncle Roy Yokelson of Antland Productions. For more info about "Uncle" Roy or to contact him, visit www.antlandproductions.com***

Support the show

For more info about Val Kelly ("Squackyvoice" visit her website at https://www.midatlanticvo.com or https://www.valkellyvoiceover.com

Or follow her on Instagram @Midatlanticvo or @livewithsquacky

To become a MAVO Member and receive monthly discounts - as well as many other benefits, please click HERE!!!

"Live with Squacky" is sponsored in part by Mid-Atlantic Voiceover, LLC, Antland Productions and Lorenzotti coffee.

"Live with Squacky" is mixed and mastered by everybody's favorite VO tech, Uncle Roy Yokelson of "Antland Productions."


To find out more and to register for MAVO2025 today, visit our website at https://www.midatlanticvo.com

30 Best Voice Over Podcasts You Must Follow in 2025 - "Live with Squacky" was honored on this list of the "30 Best Voice Over Podcast You Must Follow in 2025"!!! I'd love it if you could check it out!!

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In this episode of "Live with Squacky", professional voice actress and podcast host, Val Kelly chats with Marc Scott - full time voice actor, voice over business and marketing coach and the host of the “Everyday VOpreneur” podcast. Marc is your go-to guy for navigating
your way through this ever-changing industry.
Val asks Marc about his kitchen renovation (which has been quite a headache during the pandemic), how he organizes his life and VO career, how to set rates for VO work. They chat about Marcs successes and obstacles, goal setting success, coffee and more!! You definitely won't want to miss this fast paced interview packed with valuable VO advice and info!
For more information or to contact Marc, visit his website at: https://marcscottvoiceover.com/ or connect with him on Twitter @MarcScott, Instagram @marcscott, and on Facebook as well! Also, check out his podcast https://vopreneur.com/

**"Live with Squacky" is sponsored in part by Mid-Atlantic Voiceover, LLC and Antland Productions.**

***"Live with Squacky" is mixed and mastered by everybody's favorite Voiceover tech, Uncle Roy Yokelson of Antland Productions. For more info about "Uncle" Roy or to contact him, visit www.antlandproductions.com***

Support the show

For more info about Val Kelly ("Squackyvoice" visit her website at https://www.midatlanticvo.com or https://www.valkellyvoiceover.com

Or follow her on Instagram @Midatlanticvo or @livewithsquacky

To become a MAVO Member and receive monthly discounts - as well as many other benefits, please click HERE!!!

"Live with Squacky" is sponsored in part by Mid-Atlantic Voiceover, LLC, Antland Productions and Lorenzotti coffee.

"Live with Squacky" is mixed and mastered by everybody's favorite VO tech, Uncle Roy Yokelson of "Antland Productions."


To find out more and to register for MAVO2025 today, visit our website at https://www.midatlanticvo.com

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In this episode of "Live with Squacky", professional voice actress and podcast host, Val Kelly chats with LA based voice actor and all- around funny guy, Eric Aragoni. Eric has worked (or rather slaved away!) in the Hollywood movie studio system for over ten years. After much encouragement over those years, Eric decided to explore and finally pursue his natural voice acting talent. Val and Eric chat about coffee(of course - lol), and all things voiceover!!!
For more information or to contact Eric, visit his website at: https://www.ericaragoni.com/
or connect with him on Twitter @ericaragoni,  or Instagram @ericaragoni.

**Live with Squacky" is sponsored in part by Mid-Atlantic Voiceover, LLC and Antland Productions.**

***Live with Squacky is mixed and mastered by everybody's favorite Voiceover tech, Uncle Roy Yokelson of Antland Productions. For more info about "Uncle" Roy or to contact him, visit www.antlandproductions.com***

Support the show

For more info about Val Kelly ("Squackyvoice" visit her website at https://www.midatlanticvo.com or https://www.valkellyvoiceover.com

Or follow her on Instagram @Midatlanticvo or @livewithsquacky

To become a MAVO Member and receive monthly discounts - as well as many other benefits, please click HERE!!!

"Live with Squacky" is sponsored in part by Mid-Atlantic Voiceover, LLC, Antland Productions and Lorenzotti coffee.

"Live with Squacky" is mixed and mastered by everybody's favorite VO tech, Uncle Roy Yokelson of "Antland Productions."


To find out more and to register for MAVO2025 today, visit our website at https://www.midatlanticvo.com

30 Best Voice Over Podcasts You Must Follow in 2025 - "Live with Squacky" was honored on this list of the "30 Best Voice Over Podcast You Must Follow in 2025"!!! I'd love it if you could check it out!!

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In this episode of "Live with Squacky" professional voice actress and podcast host, Val Kelly chats with one of her favorites in the voice over industry. Brad Newman is an extremely talented, tech savvy, easy to talk to, down to earth, positive, guy-next-door type of guy! Val met Brad about 5 years ago at Uncle Roy’s VO bbq in New Jersey and she was immediately impressed with how knowledgeable he is about all things VO. “Brad is a NYC-based voice-over talent. He also owns UPPERCUT AUDIO®, a boutique audio post-production recording studio in Greater New York with a focus on advertising and production needs.
For more information or to contact Brad, you can visit his website at: https://www.bradnewman.com/ or his company page at: https://upperlevelcrm.com/
or connect with him on Twitter @UppercutAudio, Instagram @upperlevelcrm. You can also connect with him on Facebook and LinkedIn!

**"Live with Squacky" is sponsored in part by Mid-Atlantic Voiceover, LLC and Antland Productions.**

***Live with Squacky is mixed and mastered by everybody's favorite Voiceover tech, Uncle Roy Yokelson of Antland Productions. For more info about "Uncle" Roy  or to contact him, visit www.antlandproductions.com***

Support the show

For more info about Val Kelly ("Squackyvoice" visit her website at https://www.midatlanticvo.com or https://www.valkellyvoiceover.com

Or follow her on Instagram @Midatlanticvo or @livewithsquacky

To become a MAVO Member and receive monthly discounts - as well as many other benefits, please click HERE!!!

"Live with Squacky" is sponsored in part by Mid-Atlantic Voiceover, LLC, Antland Productions and Lorenzotti coffee.

"Live with Squacky" is mixed and mastered by everybody's favorite VO tech, Uncle Roy Yokelson of "Antland Productions."


To find out more and to register for MAVO2025 today, visit our website at https://www.midatlanticvo.com

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In this episode of "Live with Squacky", professional voice actress and podcast host, Val Kelly chats with a 2019 Voice Arts award nominee, superstar voice actor & all around nice guy, Patrick Kirchner.
Patrick's warm, personable, bass-baritone voice cuts through noise and projects authority, confidence, and trust into your words. Patrick spent thirty-one years as a United States Marine- including a tour as a TOPGUN instructor. As a result, each project he does is completed with precise attention to detail and is delivered correctly and on time. Patrick is the perfect fit for training videos or “industrials”, e-learning, “explainers”, or important commercial copy.
For more information or to contact Patrick, you can visit his website at: https://www.soundattention.com/ or connect with him on Twitter @VoxProPat or Instagram @voxpropat. You can also connect with him on Facebook and LinkedIn!!

**"Live with Squacky" is sponsored in part by Mid-Atlantic Voiceover, LLC and Antland Productions.

***Live with Squacky is mixed and mastered by everybody's favorite Voiceover tech: Uncle Roy Yokelson of Antland Productions. For more info about Uncle Roy or to contact him, visit www.antlandproductions.com***

Support the show

For more info about Val Kelly ("Squackyvoice" visit her website at https://www.midatlanticvo.com or https://www.valkellyvoiceover.com

Or follow her on Instagram @Midatlanticvo or @livewithsquacky

To become a MAVO Member and receive monthly discounts - as well as many other benefits, please click HERE!!!

"Live with Squacky" is sponsored in part by Mid-Atlantic Voiceover, LLC, Antland Productions and Lorenzotti coffee.

"Live with Squacky" is mixed and mastered by everybody's favorite VO tech, Uncle Roy Yokelson of "Antland Productions."


To find out more and to register for MAVO2025 today, visit our website at https://www.midatlanticvo.com

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In this episode of "Live with Squacky", professional voice actress and podcast host, Val Kelly hops the pond(virtually!) to chat with the “positivity princess” herself - Nicola Richards!! Nicola is a London based Professional broadcaster, Voice over artist and presenter. With a career that so far has included radio, television, and new media! In just three short years she has become the voice of Noel Edmonds Radio Positivity, secured her own chat show on Croydon Radio and has become the go-to girl for the nation’s biggest radio stations (Magic FM, BBC Radio and TalkSPORT among them!) to report the travel news – and engage radio’s biggest stars in cheeky banter! Nicola is a hospitality and travel expert and her positive and upbeat voice has been used by some of the industries premier cruise lines including Regent and Disney. She also has a massively popular blog called ‘Nicola Said’ where you can follow her journey and get tips for a positive life!
For more info about Nicola or to contact her, follow her on Instagram @nicolasaidvoice, Twitter @NicolaSaidVoice, or on Facebook Nicola Richards.

**Live with Squacky" is sponsored in part by Mid-Atlantic Voiceover, LLC and Antland Productions.**

***Live with Squacky is mixed and mastered by everybody's favorite Voiceover tech: Uncle Roy Yokelson of Antland Productions. For more info about Uncle Roy or to contact him, visit www.antlandproductions.com**

Support the show

For more info about Val Kelly ("Squackyvoice" visit her website at https://www.midatlanticvo.com or https://www.valkellyvoiceover.com

Or follow her on Instagram @Midatlanticvo or @livewithsquacky

To become a MAVO Member and receive monthly discounts - as well as many other benefits, please click HERE!!!

"Live with Squacky" is sponsored in part by Mid-Atlantic Voiceover, LLC, Antland Productions and Lorenzotti coffee.

"Live with Squacky" is mixed and mastered by everybody's favorite VO tech, Uncle Roy Yokelson of "Antland Productions."


To find out more and to register for MAVO2025 today, visit our website at https://www.midatlanticvo.com

30 Best Voice Over Podcasts You Must Follow in 2025 - "Live with Squacky" was honored on this list of the "30 Best Voice Over Podcast You Must Follow in 2025"!!! I'd love it if you could check it out!!

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In this episode of "Live with Squacky", professional voice actress and podcast host, Val Kelly chats with superstar voice actor Johnny Heller. Johnny is the winner of over 30 Earphone awards, was named one of the top 50 narrators of the 20th Century by Audio file magazine, has won 4 Audie Awards, is a 10 time Audie nominee, is a 3 time SOVAS Voice Arts award winner, was awarded the Golden Voice Lifetime Achievement Award in 2019, and has recorded over 800 books!! From Chicago to NY, to LA and then back to NY, Johnny Heller is without a doubt one of the most sought-after audiobook and commercial voiceover coaches in the nation. Val chats with Johnny about how he started out in the entertainment industry, what inspires him, what a typical day looks like for him, how to be a successful audiobook narrator, industry advice, his coaching style, how the COVID-19 Pandemic has effected upcoming workshops, and more. It's a must-listen episode that you won't want to miss!
For more information about Johnny Heller or to contact him, visit his website at  https://johnnyheller.com/ or connect with him on Twitter @johnnyheller, Instagram @johnny_heller or on Facebook.

**"Live with Squacky" is sponsored in part by Mid-Atlantic Voiceover, LLC and Antland Productions.**

"Live with Squacky" is mixed and mastered by everybody's favorite Voiceover tech: Uncle Roy Yokelson of Antland Productions. For more information about Uncle Roy or to contact him, visit http://www.antlandproductions.com/

Support the show

For more info about Val Kelly ("Squackyvoice" visit her website at https://www.midatlanticvo.com or https://www.valkellyvoiceover.com

Or follow her on Instagram @Midatlanticvo or @livewithsquacky

To become a MAVO Member and receive monthly discounts - as well as many other benefits, please click HERE!!!

"Live with Squacky" is sponsored in part by Mid-Atlantic Voiceover, LLC, Antland Productions and Lorenzotti coffee.

"Live with Squacky" is mixed and mastered by everybody's favorite VO tech, Uncle Roy Yokelson of "Antland Productions."


To find out more and to register for MAVO2025 today, visit our website at https://www.midatlanticvo.com

30 Best Voice Over Podcasts You Must Follow in 2025 - "Live with Squacky" was honored on this list of the "30 Best Voice Over Podcast You Must Follow in 2025"!!! I'd love it if you could check it out!!