The Work From Home Voice Actor

This week’s topic comes from Allison, she says:

I would love to hear a follow-up podcast about the tools you mentioned… Quick books self-employed and the voice over something or other you mentioned in the most recent episode. Thanks!

There are so many tools out there it can be hard to know where to start and what to use!

In the business toolkit checklist, which you can access in our free content library I’ll link to it in the show notes, I go over the basic tools you must have in your business to be successful, but today I’m going over the specific tools I use in my business, why I use them, and how much they cost.

Before we begin, know that there are no “true and right” tools when it comes to your biz. It really is about experimentation and finding out what works best for you and how you work.

And if you, like Alison, have a question or something else you’d like me to talk about on the show, remember you can always fill out the podcast request form in the show notes.

Tools mentioned in this episode:

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Adobe Audition (Affiliate Link)

Voiceoverview (Affiliate Link)

Voices.com - Get $50 off your annual subscription using promo code MELANIESINSIDER

Quickbooks Self-employed

VoiceZam

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Hey there!

This podcast is for aspiring and beginner Voice Actors who are ready to dive into the everyday, nitty-gritty work, insights, and tools that go into running a successful voice acting business right from the comfort of home. For those of you that don’t know me, I’m Melanie Scroggins, your host, and guide. This podcast was created out of a place of genuine curiosity and a hell of a lot of tenacity - because that’s truly what it takes to be a successful Voice Actor, especially when you want to work from home. I’m here to share a fresh, modern-day approach to voiceover based on what I’ve learned and experienced in my own business outside of the status quo. We’ll talk about everything from getting started to best practices for marketing yourself and your business, plus all of the fears and obstacles typically faced and how to work on overcoming them. 

Voiceover is a vast and ever-changing industry that provides opportunities for both beginners and professionals, especially in this modern age. So, whether you’re looking to become a Voice Actor, already work in the industry, and want some outside-of-the-box tips and insight, this podcast is for you.

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In this episode, we’re talking about rates - what it costs for you to record, edit and submit audio files to clients based on the genre, run time, market, and more per VO project. Understanding what genres of VO you could get hired for and what the payout looks like for each one will help you determine which genres of VO are worth your time and abilities based on your current schedule when it comes to VO.

For those of you out there who may be a little intimidated by or lacking faith in yourselves for not getting the amount of work you thought you might when you first started, let Alison’s story be a message to you. Keep at it. If you really want to pursue VO whether that’s part-time or full-time, we all start somewhere, acting background or not, it can be difficult to figure out your stride in the beginning. But I promise, if you stick with it, check-in with yourself and remain honest about your abilities and what you can offer clients, you will find your place in VO. 

And if you have a question or something else you’d like me to talk about on the show, remember you can always fill out the podcast request form in the show notes.

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In this episode, we’re walking through the four types of Voice Actors. Yep, there ARE different types of Voice Actors.

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In this episode, we’re talking about how to be creative with your service offerings. Meaning, we’re going to take a 10,000-foot overview look at our businesses and figure out some unique ways we can show up for clients and get paid.

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A Beginners Guide to WFH Voice Acting

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In this episode, I’m sharing a talk I presented at the Outlier Podcast Festival 2021. I got to share my story of how audio production has totally changed my life personally and professionally, as well as what I would do differently and what I would do again.


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In this episode, I want to dig into one of those questions because I think this is what a lot of beginner Voice Actors are thinking as they set out to do VO. This question is from Denae, and she writes:

Thousands of people love singing and have flocked to audition for American Idol over the years. For some of these very well-intentioned folks, all the work, effort, and dedication in the world will not make them professional paid singers. I love love love using my voice. I always have, but it doesn't mean I have a voice people want to hear or would pay to use for a project. How do we know we should even pursue voice over work? AKA Am I deluding myself? Is it necessary to have a voice for voiceovers?

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In this episode, we’re talking about running a successful voiceover business in modern-day, or, as the world is today when it comes to communication, technology, and the ability to do almost any kind of work from anywhere - including voiceover, and that is what looks like for Voice Actors today.

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Hey there - welcome to the Work From Home Voice Actor Podcast. 

 In this episode, I’m answering a question about the essential tools a beginner voice actor should have in their toolkit. I know we covered this in a previous episode, but this is a super important topic and can’t be reiterated enough, especially if you’re still in the beginning stages of your business.

1. Tools, software + equipment

2. At least one demo

3. Somewhere to audition

4. A place to get paid

5. An online presence

Check out the Voiceover Business Toolkit Checklist to stay organized and keep track of where you are in the process of getting your business off the ground. 

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Hey, there! So, I know we’re on break but we’ve had a lot of questions from you about demo production these past few months so I wanted to hop on real quick to discuss the 5 Key Elements Every Commercial Voiceover Demo Needs, especially if you’re going the DIY route. It’s important to have a clear idea of what you want and what needs to come out of the demo production process to best support your business.

These must haves are based on the demo production method we employ when producing my voiceover demos in my business, and since my demos have played a huge part in my direct marketing efforts with clients, I wanted to share a little bit about how we make this happen on the backend.

Be sure to sign up for the companion guide PDF I’ve created that you can read over and utilize as you get going with your voiceover commercial demos. Link below.

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