Charles and Jake join the podcast tis week and it's like we never left off but... We sure miss Alden who is doing WELL by all means just busy in his other work!  As usual we scatter and jump on several topics mainly catching up on our first half of 2025 and plans for the rest of the year AND we will ALL THREE be in Dalls for OVC Aug 22-24!  Always good to have my guys on!

In this conversation,Tim will delve into the significance of improvisation in voice acting, emphasizing the importance of authenticity, emotional connection, and the necessity of training and coaching. They all discuss the challenges of navigating the voice acting industry, the role of personal experiences in performance, and the value of community and networking. The conversation also touches on the realities of voice acting, the importance of maintaining a positive mindset, and the resources available for aspiring voice actors.

voice acting, improv, authenticity, emotional connection, training, coaching, community, networking, personal experiences, industry insights

After a MUCH DESERVED week off we are BACK and with my buddy Charles Coats the VO LIFE welcomes the multi-talented AMANDA ELGIE! Amanda is a member of the same club as Charles and I ... 5 years in and still standing! Enjoy meeting Amanda and hear about her journey from COLLEGE PROFESSOR to a fun and rewarding VO career. 

In this episode of The VO Life, hosts Troy Holden and Rodney Turner, along with guest Jessica Mathison, explore the multifaceted world of voiceover acting. They discuss Jessica's unexpected journey into voiceover, the importance of branding, the role of technology, and the significance of coaching and research in building a successful voiceover career. The conversation also touches on the emerging field of user-generated content (UGC) and the necessity of authenticity in voice acting. Throughout the discussion, the hosts share personal anecdotes and insights, providing valuable advice for both new and experienced voice actors.

Chapters

00:00
Welcome to the VO Life

03:38
Jessica's Journey into Voiceover

14:28
Building a Voiceover Business

27:20
Lessons from Voiceover Projects

30:34
The Journey of Voice Acting Setups

34:26
Exploring User Generated Content (UGC) Opportunities

39:37
The Evolution of Technology in Voice Acting

43:28
Authenticity in Voice Acting and Coaching

47:59
Personal Stories and Growth in Voice Acting

How can one person have so much on their plate and still have time to do the podcast?  Jeff has his own Medical Practice focusing on Chiropractic, has B-N-B's, is an accomplished painter and scultpurer PLUS HAS A ROCKING VO BUSINESS!  HOW DOES HE DO IT and remain CALM while having a teenager at home and another in college???  We talk about some of those struggles to find balance but let me just say... this guy is alwasy calm, collected and willing to help ANYONE who needs it.  2 good ol' boys just chatting on this SPECIAL ADDED EPISODE of the VO LIFE!

This guy!  20 years deep into the biz and still brings the FRESH...and I have to say my favorite part is the  WARNINGS he got doing VO while still working in radio... and how it led him to leave and do this all in! Chris brings a lot of fun to the podcast today and joins me and Kaset for an hour of convo!

My marketing routine has finally shaped up after almost a year of building systems, tryinh CRM's and finally settling into 2 ways to go get those clients attention.  One is HANDS OFF with VO Inbox and Jonathan Grant.  The other is my TARGETED MARKETING for Automotive, Radio Imaging and Follow Up for ALL genres. How do I do it?  Let's take a quick look!

Wanna talk?  Schedule time HERE . There is a 15m Free consult and other options when you are ready to look behind the curtain!

Matt Sheppard took a very long bicycle ride from home one day and stopped pedaling when he reached Northern Greece!  Now he is a full time voice actor after being on camera and is "planted" where he feels he should be.  Join us and hear how Matt made his transition into the VO Life!

With a wealth of experience in audiobooks and using his niche to the MAX J Rodney Turner is both neighbor and superstar in Audiobooks.  Bill Marsh started in VO about 2 years ago and has been making the conference rounds and digging in.  Let's talk to 2 guys in different stages and hear all about it!

Reach out to Troy through his website...  troyholdenvoices.com

Kasey Hott is the former TV News Personality who decided after 15 years it was time for change and BOY did she make changes... marraige, move, new house and FULL TIME VO! Shar Albert is taking life on after declaring "It is MY time" and is deep into VO as an audiobook narrator and now other genres as she just won the VO LIFE mock audition!   Join us in a fun conversation and hear how THEY did the deal and keep grinding in their version of THEIR VO LIVES!

Want to be a guest? Have a VO STORY to tell?  Maybe CO-HOST an episode or 2??  Email me at [email protected] and get on the list!