Exciting news from the studio that after a doing a lot of pro/con and why/why not charts I have decided to start offering "officially" demo and sample services for fellow VO's.  This is not a move FROM voice actor to producer just and add on to my business and what will be a VERY LIMITED add on as I want to personally do all the work so I cannot do a lot of this... but I truly enjoy it.  I started in audio many years ago and have been producing a lot of spots the last three years for end clients for radio and have even done a few local TV spots. 

Get the full story WHY I am crazy enough to try to add this to my biz in this episode!

Don't let those illusions get in the way... your or others. Being grounded in VO is one of the hardest things to do for me.  I ride emotional rollercoasters weekly...but this new focus of PIVOT VERSUS PANIC is helping me.  Learn more about me at troyholdenvoices.com

We have all had it, and let's face it. It NEVER goes away. We work in a ctlclical business that can give great joy and elation and the next day drive you to drink. The ups and downs of dealing with Imposter Syndrome and realizing you can only deal with it one way... thanks Aleesha Bake for the drop this week!

How much processing are you doing?  It really depends... is it an audition or a finished delivery?  Are you expected to do ANYTHING to your files at all?  Are you OVERPROCESSING?  I'm no audio engineer but having worked with many and delivering well over 10,000 files the past few years PLUS I have stayed at a Holiday Inn...I think some of you are OVER PROCESSING your auditions and taking way too much time... and worrying about things that don't matter! 

VO Atlanta Re-Cap and what Newbies need to know... this week on the VO Life!

VO Atlanta is RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER! And if it is your FIRST TIME I have some advice for you from someone headed down for year THREE... and it may also help those who went before but felt OVERWHELMED by it all.  Let's get to Atlanta and NETWORK and HAVE FUN!!!

Voice actors are always asking WHERE CAN I GET WORK and it is not always about getting PAID for work when you are new.  Volunteer Voiceover may be a place for you! For a VERY SMALL fee you can be exposed to many great and qualified NFP's and volunteer your voice for their cause. Melissa Harlow joins today to talk about her LONG journey getting this wonderful platform started and I play a small part in being a plae to promote it and to also offer services myself.  Join us for a look into her career as well being a mainly "Fiverr only" voice and how she manages that with this new venture and traveling the world.

See her adventures here :  https://youtube.com/@TheAdventureTravelers?si=nDSE37uuCZ4iLRks 

Episode 135 ponders the world of online casting "pay to play" platforms and has anything changed on VDC? Whats the answer to making V123 work? Why can't I see over 2 auditions a day?  It's the blasted ALGORITHIM and LEVELS... let's talk about it and then you can decide your path.  It's not all it used to be and it may be GETTING WORSE???

2023 was year 2 of being a FULL TIME VOICE ACTOR! I talekd last time about some of the increase, but let's celebrate a first... my first five figure month! Why is this a big deal? Why am I sharing this?  Tune in and find out on the VO Life!!

Episode 133 is the year end wrap up... goals met? Fell short? Accomplishments and plans?  As we close 2023 I take a look back on MY business and the things I felt good about... but also the personal goals that I totally FAILED at...however.... 2024 awaits!