Voice acting and the business side of voice over, from someone who does it every day. 300 episodes since 2018, and still going.
Hosted by Anthony Pica, founder of VO Journey Academy.
Why do so many voice actors quit after their first year? In this episode I get into the three reasons I see most, and what you can do about each one.
If you're new to voice over, these five are a good way in.
Where to begin, and why now is a good time to be a human voice.
Ten minutes on starter mics for a first home studio.
One acting tool, speed, and how much it changes what a read says.
A question every new narrator asks. Do you read the whole book before you record it?
Sean Allen Pratt, audiobook narrator and coach, on what a new narrator needs to do.
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Why do so many voice actors quit after their first year? In this episode I get into the three reasons I see most, and what you can do about each one.
You’re auditioning. You’re posting on social media. You’re working on your website. You’re emailing potential clients. You’re taking classes.
We have published 600 audiobooks with Academy Voices and we are going strong.
Every business owner needs a website, including voice actors. The thing is, the important decision is not if, but when. Most voice actors do not need voice over websites right when they ...
I firmly believe this is the best time to get starting in voice over. Now is the time to establish yourself as a human voice and build your voice over business.
In this episode I discuss what Certified Human Voice™ is and what it means for our industry. I am very excited about to future of voice over and that is why it is more important than ever ...
In this episode, Gabby and I talk about the "Money Voice" for voice actors and what it means for booking more voice over jobs. Your money voice is critical to booking consistent work and ...
I’m back! And today I’m diving into the end of the year… the big wins, the momentum, and yeah, some of the stuff giving me major heartburn right now.
In this episode, Anthony is a bit crazy because he drank too much coffee and we discuss where we think the VO trends are and where to double down for your voice over business.
In this episode of A VO’s Journey, we dig into a subtle but powerful part of every recording: breathing. Should breaths be left in or taken out of your audio?
In this episode of A VO’s Journey, we focus on one of the most distracting audio issues for voice actors: sibilance. Those sharp, piercing “S” sounds can cut through your recording and ruin ...
In this episode of A VO’s Journey, we tackle one of the most common problems voice actors face in their recordings: plosives. Those harsh bursts of air on letters like P and B can ruin an ...
In this episode of A VO’s Journey Podcast, we pull back the curtain on what makes VO Journey Academy unique, every one of our coaches is an active working voice actor.
In this episode of A VO’s Journey Podcast, we dive into the world of voice over conferences, events that bring actors, coaches, and industry pros together under one roof.
In this episode of A VO’s Journey, we dig into one of the most important topics for any voice actor building a business: the difference between marketing and sales.
In this podcast episode, Gabby Nistico and Anthony Pica talk about how you should use a variety of options when billing customers in order to get the most voice over work you can.
In this episode, Gabby Nistico and Anthony Pica talk about what to do after you have your first voice over demo. There are many different paths to take for voice over after you have your ...
In this episode of A VO's Journey Podcast, we’re diving deep into one of the most important relationships in the voice over industry, your relationship with casting directors.
I am always excited about different streams of revenue that voice actors can earn and this episode is all about 4 different revenue streams that voice over artists can add into their ...
Summary In this engaging conversation, the hosts discuss the challenges of handling rejection in the voice acting industry and how to build confidence.
In this podcast, Anthony, Gabby, and Kathryn discuss the launch of a new women's group within the VO Journey community. They explore the unique challenges women face in the voiceover ...
In this episode of A VO's Journey Podcast (Ep. 280), we share some exciting updates and important news about the growth of Academy Voices and our recent achievements.
I am so thrilled to share with you the new Anthony Pica Productions, LLC publishing Company. I have wanted to do this for years and I have finally taken the leap and now we are producing ...
In this podcast episode, I share with you how speed can really change the whole message you share with your voiceovers.
In this episode of A VO's Journey, we dive into the best starter microphones for voice actors. Join Anthony Pica as he reviews the Neat Worker Bee II, Rode NT1, and Sennheiser MK4 ...
With everything going on in the voiceover world right now like A.I., online websites, casting websites, agents not signing, etc., it is great to discuss it all and get the perspective of ...
In today's episode, I talk about the voiceover industry in 2024, what is means to start as a beginning voice actor, what voice over work is trending, and how to get voice over work ...
In this video I discuss the importance of failing fast and failing often in voice over.
In this episode, I share my thoughts on one of the top 3 questions I get asked as a voice over coach. How to do I pick my voice over niche and what is my voice good for?
Uncover the secrets to creating a strategic plan for your voice over business, maintaining laser-sharp focus, and committing to excellence. In this episode, you'll gain practical tips on ...
In this episode, we dive into the essential steps to kickstart your voice over career. Learn how to move from endless planning to taking decisive action.
Welcome to another episode of A VO's Journey, the podcast dedicated to helping new and upcoming voice actors start and grow their voice over business!
Embracing Excellence in Voice Acting Join us on this episode as we explore the pursuit of excellence over perfection in the voice acting world.
Welcome to today's episode where we dive deep into the paradox of success in the voice over industry, embracing failure. Many of us fear failure so intensely that it paralyzes our ability ...
In this episode I discuss the 3 most important ways that I believe you can use right now to make money in voice over. These methods help you cut through the mess and really get your journey ...
In our show today, I talk about what actual voice over success in our business looks like. You might be surprised at what I have to say. The glitz and the glam are not what success looks ...
In this episode, I talk about coming back from my hip surgery, Academy Voices, and voice over.
In this episode, I talk about the importance of making money during the winter months and how to utilize price, supply, and demand to your advantage.
In this episode, I discuss Fiverr and all its glory. I talk about my history with Fiverr and how it still remains the best place to get started and grow your voice over business in the ...
In this podcast, I talk about the major ways you can stand out in your voice over journey amongst the sea of voice over artists. We have some fun and my dog barks ...
In this video, I discuss the facts about getting voice over work and what you need to do on a daily basis if you want to grow your voice over business.
In this podcast I talk about ownership of our work and how we as business owners AND voice actors can benefit from creating our own assets. I also talk briefly about SAG-Aftra and what is ...
Are you feeling stressed out over your voice-over business? In this video, I share with you how you can manage that stress and good practices to keep moving forward with your business.
In this episode, I share with you the 3 different parts of a commercial demo that you need to be aware of and how to navigate them so you can be successful in getting more voice over jobs.
In this episode of A VO's Journey, I discuss the efforts we are taking to get voiceover work through Academy Voices and how we are landing our first jobs for voice actors.
In this episode, I talk about the importance of preparing and practicing archetypes for your voiceover business.
In this podcast, I talk about going Pro with Fiverr and how I am building Academy Voices with some advice from what I am learning about building traffic to AV.
In this episode, I discuss my thoughts on staying positive and why it is soooo important to our mental health and success as voice over artists.
Also, I go in-depth with my journey in audiobooks and why I think owning the rights to more of our voiceover work is a good thing.
In this episode, I discuss where I am focusing in 2023 and the power/danger of focusing on the right and wrong things for your voice-over business.
As we enter 2023, it's a time for new beginnings and fresh opportunities in the world of voice-over. Now is the perfect time to set new goals and make a plan to achieve them.
In this episode, I talk about a great way to market yourself.
What an amazing weekend with incredible guest speakers and fantastic attendees. We learned soooo much and I am thrilled to discuss the main takeaways and my thoughts from the conference.
Fiverr has been a tough cookie for the last year. But with recent changes and experiments I have been doing with my account, I have hit the sweet spot once again with Fiverr.
It seems like such a trivial thing to say you got work through your website, but how often do the majority of us actually get work through our websites?
In this episode, I discuss what has happened to my Fiverr account and why it is so frustrating. I have been on Fiverr for many years, and I haven't had this much of a dip before 2020.
In this episode, I fill you in on what I have been doing for the last month and why I have been radio silent with my podcast.
I am thrilled to share with you the creation of A VO's Journey Voice Over Conference. Also, I discuss an exciting marketing technique that has changed my life and I am teaching all of my ...
In this episode, I discuss the reality of voice acting and acting in general. It is a lifelong pursuit and it is worthy of our attention. I also talk about some tips and ideas to consider ...
I am thrilled to announce the creation of a new audiobook production company that technically launched last week. We are going to be offering work to voice actors for audiobooks that we ...
In this episode, I go into how it feels when you have no business and the internal fight we all have to push ourselves out of it. A lot of us go through this but very few people talk about ...
One of the best things I ever did in my voice-over business was come up with a winning daily schedule.
I got this question earlier today and it dawned on me that I say "Create Content" a lot, but I do not usually say what type of content to create.
This question came to me from a new member of A VO's Journey and I thought this would make a great podcast episode because we are always dealing with different genres.
I am so thrilled to bring you this episode today on the next big journey for me in the voiceover business and updates on my voiceover studio.
In this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Mike DelGaudio, the Booth Junkie on all things voice over. We discuss AI, preferred mics, social media for voice actors, and so much more.
It was an honor today to interview David Ciccarelli, the CEO of Voices.com. Recently, Voices released an article called: State of Voice Over 2022 In this article, Voices studied their ...
The Beginners Guild To Voiceover In this episode I share with you what I would do today if I was starting from scratch. It is so important for voice over artists to learn and grow with the ...
In today's episode, I talk about my goals for 2022 and how I am using paid advertising to get there.
These last few weeks have been pretty crazy. We sold our home and bought 12 acres so my wife and I could start a horse business (Technically her) and we had to buy a property that needed ...
I have always said ... "Fiverr giveth, and Fiverr taketh away". Today I find myself in Fiverr Purgatory and in this episode, I share with you why I am being punished.
Wow, I am scared out of my mind and super excited at the same time. My wife and I finally got everything squared away and we are now moving out of our home by the 9th of December so a new ...
In this episode, I discuss how LinkedIn has made their "LinkedIn Services" page live and is offering over 250 services ... however, VOICE ACTING IS NOT ONE OF THEM!!!!
Man, it is crazy that we have hit 226 episodes of A VO's Journey Podcast. Thank you all so much for being a part of the family. I thought today would be a great day to talk about the BIG ...
In our line of work, voice-over can seem to be all about the acting. But the reality is, you have to get in front of people for them to see your acting.
In today's podcast, Miles and I talk about the state of the VO industry, how you can capitalize on it, and all of the crazy opportunities and confusion going on right now.
I don't often have the guts to do a marketing challenge anymore, but I am thrilled to get my wings up and running for the biggest one yet. Why not?
Holy Moly! Backstage has purchased Voice123 and in our industry, this doesn't happen very much. In fact, Voice123 was the first P2P company to be created and now is owned by Backstage.
I love this topic for many reasons, but mostly because I have never spoken about this topic before (or at least I think I haven't). Picking the perfect bu...
In this episode, I talk about storytelling and how it applies to us as voice actors. We voice such a wide ranch of projects that understanding multiple storytelling techniques are vital to ...
This is going to be a wonderful opportunity for all of us to come together and grow as a community, not just by ourselves. In this podcast, I speak about the exciting news and all the ins ...
I am super excited to be speaking about the future of A VO's Journey in this episode of the podcast. I look forward to you all listening. Tha...
In this episode, I speak with the CEO of Voice123 on a variety of topics, including A.I., how to get work on Voice123, and much more.
Voice123 just released a new report on A.I. voices in the industry based on an almost 2 year study. to our advantage instead of our dismay. Learn more about the new m...
I work with a lot of people and the challenge that they all face, including myself, is focusing consistently, and focusing on the right things.
Super excited to welcome my wife to the voice over game. She is leaving her job in the next week and we made her first demo last night. It is a simple Elearning demo but a great way for her ...
That's right, I am moving my voice over business. It sounds so ominous but I am really only moving 25 miles away, however, with the whisperroom and equipment, and the 6-8 months in between ...
I have always been a fan of the 80 - 20 rule. The idea is 80% of results come from 20% of the actions. This rule applies to so many things including voice over.
The old saying goes, "If you ask the right questions, you'll be successful." The challenge we run into is ... If you think about voi...
Lately, I have been seeing a major shift in what people are asking for in their voice overs. I have been doing more work lately and I feel like there is a major shift happening right now ...
Thank you for your wonderful support over the last podcast regarding the new voice over agency. It is so exciting to be able to document this journey and bring it to you.
It has long been a desire of mine to start my own voice over agency. I think the reason has always been because voice actors really need a chance to be connected with people and ...
It was an honor to interview J. Michael Collins for A VO's Journey Podcast. This man seems to have his fingers in everything and I am super thrilled he took time out of his busy schedule to ...
Wouldn't it be nice to have the secret formula to get all the voice over business you could handle? What if I told you that I have the secret ...
In this episode, I talk with voice over talent and coach Gabrielle Nistico. Thank you, Gabby for being on the show and lending your time and wisdom to the VO's Journey community.
It was a real pleasure to pull back the curtain of Voices.com and get a real insight into the business. Also, David was very open about best practices to get you work on the platform.
This was such a fun interview. Brent is a professional and scholar that cares about helping the voice over industry. Not only is he a talent, but he is also giving of his time and knowledge.
I am super thrilled to bring you episode #202 of A VO's Journey Podcast. Today, I interviewed Julie Wilson, Senior Manager of Digital Production Platforms at Penguin Random House Audio, and ...
It is an honor to have interviewed to men that have played such a pivotal role in the voice over industry, especially for most of us using RX8.
It has been a wild ride so far and I want to thank everyone for their amazing support of A VO's Journey Podcast. This is the 200th episode and I don't want to spoil it ...
We really can't ignore it any longer ... the TERMINATOR (Voice over that is), has arrived. Today, I received, yet another email from a company selling robot voice overs claiming that they ...
It's true when they say, "The best way forward is to burn the ships behind". I think that is so true, but so scary. And metaphorically speaking, what does it even mean?
It has been a while since I did a podcast and I wanted to make sure that I could get my thoughts in order. The last few months, and year for that matter, have been wild for all of us, and ...
When I first started my voiceover business, my goal was to become an audiobook narrator. After that, my goal turned to become a full-time voice actor.
So many of us shudder when we think about cold calling. However, in the previous podcast, we talked about ways to automate your email marketing and I believe cold calling is the best way to ...
For me, this is a great topic for 2021. I love VA's, but I think that figuring out new methods to automate processes are the way to go. In this episode, I discuss my thoughts on how you can ...
I wanted to do a podcast episode before the year was up on what it actually takes to grow a voice over business from scratch and make a good living from it.
When I was younger, I was an odd bird, although I always had friends. The reason was that I loved theatre and football, doing both at the same time.
I want to thank the "A VO's Journey" Facebook group for the question. It is certainly one that everyone asks at least once on their VO journey, so I am happy to throw in my 2 cents.
Super excited to be bringing this episode today with the challenge update and some news on voice over work I received from Voice123 in an unlikely way.
In this episode of A VO's Journey Podcast, I breakdown a challenge that we can all take to grow our voice over businesses. If you have listed to this podcast, you know I am not a huge ...
I am excited to share with you the first podcast in this Thanksgiving 2020 series of 5 different ways to market your voice over business. In this show, I talk about my most favorite way to ...
I have been thinking for a while about getting an assistant but I have not pulled the trigger yet. For my business, I am working on documenting everything to help me work successfully with ...
Your brand is no more and no less than what people think of that influence what they believe and how they buy when they hear your name or organization's name.
One of the biggest challenges I had when starting out what know what I should be doing versus what I thought was "Cool" to do. If you schedule your time correctly with the right actions ...
This is the million-dollar question and the one that I have asked myself so many times over the years in so many different ventures. Also, I discuss some things I am going through at the ...
Over the last few days, I have received this question many times from new voice actors coming into the industry. And I thought I would do a podcast on it.
Throughout my business, I have played this game and it has always been fruitful. The idea behind "WHAT IF" is to push your thinking beyond what you believe is possible.
There is no doubt in my mind that the way we treat our bodies can be seen well beyond the physical attributes on the outside. Our minds can directly be linked to the health of our body and ...
I ask myself this question a lot and make sure that I have the answer firmly engraved in my mind. Without knowing what you stand for, you can't know what your business stands for.
Fear is such a taboo topic. And it makes sense... we think of fear as some weakness, and no one wants to appear weak for FEAR of being humiliated or feeling less special than we are.
In this episode, I dive into the ins and outs of Upwork and why I ...
The more amazing voice actors I work with, the more I learn that my own challenges with managing time are shared throughout the voiceover community.
Over the years I have been working on growing this business, I have sacrificed a few things, mainly my health and even my relationships with my family.
This is an awesome episode. I go into the ever-growing popular ASMR genre and try to give you an overview of what it is and how it can possibly be helpful in growing your business.
Expressiveness Definition - the quality of effectively conveying a thought or feeling. Being able to effectively express an idea or emotion is the hallmark of a good voice actor.
It doesn't matter what level you are at in your business or in life, fear is a part of living whether we acknowledge it or not. The person that can recognize fear and still move forward ...
We are all searching for that SECRET SAUCE when it comes to getting business through social media. To me, I knew the secret a long time ago, and you know it too, we just don't like to admit ...
The questions we ask determine the answers we generate. And those answers determine whether we move forward or not. See, if the question you ask yourself is, "Why am I not being ...
The One Word No One Want To Hear Is PATIENCE We all know how much we can despise this word, but the value of patience cannot ever be overlooked.
Yes, we are diving into the INSTAGRAM for today's podcast. It still remains an important marketing platform of our day and age, but also a place to stay on top of what is happening.
For freelance voice-over artists, the compound effect is the answer to you growing a sustainable full-time business. It has been a while but thank you for sticking it out with me.
And that is the everyday actions we take to mean more than the goals we review at the end of every month, quarter or year. These daily actions are what LEAD us to the completion or ...
This is a great question from Matt that recently joined the A VO's Journey Facebook group. The question was: Do you think the VO market is oversaturated?
This is a great episode. Things can be so complicated and I have tried to lay out a simple way to get more voice overwork. This episode was taken from a previous recording on the YouTube ...
The reality is, Fiverr is one of the best places for beginning voice actors to make money right now. And it is a great place for veterans as well, looking to raise their bottom line.
It's an honest question. When was the last time? There was a time in my life, about 20 years, where everything I did felt like something was missing.
You are probably asking what the heck are "Key Indicators"? Fear not, I am going to tell you all about them. Key indicators are a great way to measure your success on a weekly, monthly ...
This episode I talk about the importance of mass exposure and why you are likely not getting voice over work. The reality is, we cannot complete going head to head with massive companies ...
There is a lot of information out there on how to get started and grow your voice over business, and most of it is telling you what NOT to do.
In this strategy, we utilize samples, time, and numbers to grow our business. I lay out a strategy that I am using to grow my voice over business and you can use it too.
I am not usually this harsh, but I think now is the time to market as you have never marketed before. The opportunity to show the world that you are not going away and you are part of the ...
Be found in search results - No matter what website you are on or using your own website, being found in this digital age is your numb...
However, what I can do is speak from my heart about the things that we can do to help as many people with our voices as possible. Now mor...
Descriptions are the most overlooked section of our online businesses, and yet, they are arguably the most important. People come to a voice-over website and look at your thumbnail, title ...
With all of the craziness in the world right now, it is the perfect time to build your business systems. This is so important in our lives right now and in our businesses.
It is really exciting to be bringing this podcast to detailing my latest meeting with Fiverr and my seller success rep, Chris.
I am absolutely thrilled to be narrating "The Great Gatsby" for a company that I have done many public domain books for in the past. In this episode, I dive into what process I am using to ...
Times are scary. It is not a sign of weakness or defeat to admit that the future is full of more uncertainties than any of us have ever experienced.
So, as I am posting this, I am realizing that episode 149 is missing. Boy, I suppose I haven't learned that much since I started :) But you know what?
There is a big change coming to the Fiverr platform, that mirrors another less known platform. I believe that it could take the entire platform to the next level, especially for people ...
This is such a relevant topic because no one basks in the sunlight forever. There are going to be days where you are thrown up on the shore from a storm, all shattered and broken (I am ...
When we start out, we rarely ever know where the road is going to take us. I am thrilled for all the wonderful things that are happening in my business and I hope by sharing with you what ...
Recently I purchased a consultation with a well-known YouTube consultant and I am not having the very best experience. So I wanted to tell you about what has happened so far, how we need to ...
Like I say in the podcast, I was feeling it tonight. The truth is, we have to do WAY MORE than we are currently doing if we want the success we are all hoping for.
How To Manage Your Time With Voice Over Pt. 1 This question always pops up and for good reason. It is downright HARD to manage a job, house, family, and a voice-over business.
As you know, I talk about Fiverr a lot. Recently, I have been getting more and more work from People Per Hour. This is a UK site that is set up similar to Fiverr and Upwork combined.
As you know, I am a huge fan of promoting websites that bring me work, and not promoting sites that take my time through endless auditions and give me nothing in return.
Well, I was almost had!!! This is by far the most elaborate scam I have run across and it almost had me thinking I was flying out at the end of the week.
Branding can be such a tough pill to swallow in this chaotic world, but that is why it is more important than ever. It helps people identify you and, more importantly, remember you when ...
There is nothing wrong with it, in fact, I think it helps people get better and also helps clients know a little more about what to expect.
I started this podcast almost two years ago to chronical my journey in hopes of helping others by relating to a new VO's challenges and obstacles.
Definition of Marketing: The Strategic Functions involved in identifying and appealing to particular groups of consumers, often including activities such as advertising, branding, pricing ...
If you haven’t done so already, you need to be thinking about setting goals for 2020. As a voiceover actor, there are so many different things that we can do and many different ways that we ...
When I first started, it chapped my backside that other people were being successful and I was not, at least not in a way that I could see it financially.
We would love to help you grow your Fiverr Business to new heights. I know for me, my spouse's approval means everything. If she is unhappy, I am miserable.
I would love to help you grow your Fiverr business. Many people view microphones as a "Who Has The Bigger One" type deal. If my microphone is more expensive, that means I am a better voice ...
There can be no denying that managing your family, job, and voice-over business is a challenging feat. I remember when I first started in voice-over.
This tone of voice is by far the most sought after type of voice over out there these days. Voice actors that can successfully perform these types of voice-overs are hired over and over ...
What does Primary Aim mean? - Is that innermost driving force, the source of your vitality, vision, and commitment, that motivates you to your highest levels of energy.
Creating consistent content for social platforms for any business today is a necessity. We must continue to grow our influence and reach by producing high-quality material for people to ...
The simple truth about branding is that if you are not getting your business out in the world of social media, you are not being seen. Not just that, but you are not building trust or value.
It is rare that I get a chance to interview another Fiverr Top Rated Seller, and on top of that, someone as accomplished and incredible as Redd Horrocks.
COPPA stands for the Children Online Privacy Protection Act. Right now, YouTube is feeling the ramifications of settling with the FTC and it is going to have implications for voice actors ...
I think it's safe to say that Social Media is a must for any business, and especially businesses that focus on helping other businesses market themselves.
I want to thank Chuck Brown for the idea. He sent me a message with the idea of taking the video content that I create every day and put them into the podcasts so people would be able to ...
Amongst the many cool things I get to do hosting a podcast, one of my favorites by far, is to interview really awesome people and learn about their unique journies.
It is an honor to have Jessica Taylor on the show. An actress, mom, business owner, turned voice actress, she has been the voice for IBM, Adidas, Mayo Clinic, Takeda, Universal, and much ...
Two years ago I started my journey to be a full-time voice-over artist and I am so blessed to be living that life. For me, I never thought past the stage of my business that I am currently ...
The gaming industry for voice actors is the mecca land and it is one of the hardest industries to break into because of the tight community and high profile nature of it all.
I have listened to so many samples and demos from all sorts of voice actors and I can tell you that the biggest thing that separates them, is the production value of their performance.
Social media can be tough for us "seasoned" folk. We didn't grow up with this, so to us, it is just another marketing tool. To younger people, it is a way of life.
Content is king, and these days, if you are not putting out relevant content on a daily basis, you are not there. Videos are the number 1 consumed form of content online but voiced content ...
Make More Money With Voice Over As I work with more voice-over artists, the challenge of quitting a job and going full-time is one of, if not the most, difficult challenge there is.
The first question you need to ask: Where is your track headed? I know we have all heard the analogy before, but we continue to listen to it because of the truth in it - If you want to go ...
With the different levels on Fiverr, as a seller, you can create multiple gig offerings. This is a way to increase your visibility and revenue.
What have you been up to lately with your voice over business? Me? I am signing up on casting and audition sites like crazy. You see, the exposure these sites are getting is unmatched right ...
Episode 111 is truly a special one. It is exciting to interview fellow successful voice over artists, but another thing to interview people running the websites.
I am sorry to say it does not exist. Getting business in voice-over consists of two things: First, you need to audition like your life depended on (Your voice-over life does) and second ...
When Should I Quit My Job To Go Full Time In Voice-Over? I am so blessed to be a full-time voice over artist, and I get the question a lot about when is the right time to quit your job and ...
With everything it takes to run a business by ourselves, it is hard to focus on anything else. However, your acting should be at the forefront.
(Labouring Under Correct Knowledge) I love this way of describing what luck means to me. If we work day in and day out under the correct knowledge, it will lead us to what works.
Over the last week, I have thought why so many voice-over artists are struggling to get work on their own, i.e., not from a platform. It bothers me because I am in the same boat.
This is a topic that has always fascinated me ... the power our minds have to create what it is that we wish for. I have learned what I give, I receive.
I want to send a big shout out to the VO JOURNEY community for reaching out and letting me know your awesome thoughts on the new format. It means the world to me to get your feedback and I ...
This is an incredible interview with Sean Allen Pratt, the acclaimed audiobook narrator and coach/teacher. In this interview, we talk about every single thing you need to do as a new voice ...
I would like to start out by thanking Bill Dewees for taking time out of his busy schedule to do an interview with the VO Journey Nation! It was AWESOME!!!
Ep. 101: How To Grow Your Voice Over Business Through Tacking Thank you all so much for your incredible support for episode 100. All of your reviews and thoughtful comments have made it all ...
Most of us have the dream of getting up in the morning, putting on the coffee, kissing a loved one goodbye, and then getting back in bed ... wait, what?
I was doing some searching around Social Media looking to tag some other VO's in hopes to share content with them, and I became extremely appalled by the lack of people in my group and in ...
I have always believed that there are people in this world that intuitively express emotion through their speech, and the other half do not. This is probably one of the best episodes with ...
As a voice over artist, we need to have a steady flow of work to share with prospective clients and on social media, etc. But how do you do this if you are not pumping out the business?
It goes without saying that I love Fiverr and make a lot of money there, but how did I get to this point in 2 years?
In today's online world, it is astounding how many ways there are to make money. However, like the old saying goes ... "you don't know what you don't know".
We have all been told that fear is bad and that we should avoid it. That fear itself is the enemy. I grew up hearing that and reading about it, over and over again.
When I first started my voice over business, I knew that auditioning was the key to getting myself out there. I was fortunate to find the place early on that led to me winning a lot more ...
In this episode I talk about the 3 main parts of your voice over business that you need to focus on to create a sustainable livelihood. Running a business is more than the product, it is ...
When we put our demos out in the world, we are hoping people will listen to them and like our voice, and then hire us. However, is our voice, or how we are narrating?
It's tough to see others get work when you're not and at the same time, doing the same thing they seem to be doing. This episode shines a light on the things that can stop you dead in your ...
I am super excited about this episode because I talk about what I would do if I was starting over again today in voice over and I still wanted to go full time.
This is episode 88, not 87. Sorry for the misstep. I am a little rusty. There is no doubt that I have been talking (and dreaming) about going full time as a voice over artist for years now.
It can be so hard to push ourselves to do what we are not sure will succeed. Most of the time we procrastinate because we don't want to make the decision that will be wrong.
Knowing the right time to pull the trigger on getting a demo done is tricky.
There is no lack of controversy around Fiverr in the Voice Over community. But Fiverr is making some moves that will make the Voice Over community happy, so that is good and bad news for us.
If you are like me, you struggle with dealing with the job, the kids, the house, the laundry, the yard, the parents, school, work, bills, and on and on.
Learn more in our Free Facebook Group, "A VO's Journey". This episode is about the difficulties and triumphs I have had managing my voice over business, my job, my family and friends, and ...
I am so excited about this episode. I personally want to thank Richard Asher for the great question in the Facebook group. He asked, "... my Instagram is picking up to the point where I am ...
Ep. When we try to plan out our businesses for success, we definitely try to do too much. Really going all in on one major goal is the best way to accomplish this.
Tonight's episode is all about growing your voice over business by make strategic and consistent moves towards acquiring more business. Remember: Consistency is King!!!
We are often told that we are afraid of success ... I don't believe this. I think we are afraid of the pain and humiliation that comes from failure.
episode 77 is all about what is going on with me and my Fiverr business as well as going full time and the worries/fears that go along with it.
Hello JOURNEYMEN!!!! I am back. There is some amazing news on this podcast about my Journey and the future of A VO's Journey and the Journeyman Actor Facebook group!
In this episode, I go over some voice over exercises that you can do to lower your voice and make it deeper. This is great for men and women.
"A VO's JOURNEY" Community: The power of a voice over community cannot be overstated. The support and knowledge you gain from being apart of like minded individuals is far beyond what any ...
Is there room to make even a little money? And how should we do it if there is? I talk about that in this podcast! Check out our website: Follow Us: Instagram - Twitter - https...
But the crazy thing is ... I don't believe I actually do that. I believe that I help people find their own voice and then show them how to use it.
Knowing whether you are on the right track or not can cause a lot of stress. I know for me, I am always assessing in my mind whether or not my voice over business is going in the right ...
We all have battle scars from when we started out ... unless, you are just starting out :) I, and all other voice actors feel your pain. This episode dives into the first few things I think ...
When you are narrating your book, should you read the whole thing first, or wing it? We have a great community of voice actors that share content and information about becoming better voice ...
We have such a unique talent and everyone needs a voice for their YouTube video, intro, outro, podcast, commercial, Facebook ad ... and the list goes on and on.
This episode comes from a request from a "A VO's Journey Facebook Group Member" about what to do once you are up and running on Fiverr and you get your first message or job.
We have a great community of voice actors that share content and information about becoming better voice over artists at - I really believe that this episode is the key to all the success ...
ACX is still one of the best places to start for the VO trying to break into the industry and get some work. In this episode, I talk about some great places to look for information to help ...
I apologize for some of the hissing throughout the episode. I had my speakers on while I was using my broadcast mic right in front of them and didn't realize.
It happens to all of us from time to time when there is a brief slump in the "biz" and I find it interesting what I end up doing in the meantime.
A Special shoutout to Michael Vanecek for recommending this topic. I don't think this could have come at a better time. Listen and let me know what you think.
Ep. 61 of A VO's Journey: I QUIT! If you are looking for voice over coaching from how to set up and make money...
In this episode, I talk about the important of taking risks in your voice over business. Listen and let me know what you think. Please leave a review on iTunes about the podcast.
I always tell my actors and technicians, "The Little Things Make All The Difference". And I truly believe that. In this episode, I talk about the little things that we take for granted ...
In this episode, I talk about the ever sensitive topic of pricing voice over work. I believe the challenge we face is based on the personal nature of voice over.
In this episode, I talk about a quick and easy trick to boost your Fiverr gig without having to have people purchase, favorite, or share your gig ...
Think and Grow Rich - A Tribute Many moons ago, I read the amazing book "Think and Grow Rich". This book inspired me to believe that I could make more out of myself then just where are ...
In this episode, I explore all the reasons why I am failing at winning auditions on Voice123 and what I plan to do about. I always pride myself in not holding back the truth because I feel ...
If you study the top sellers on Fiverr, you will start to notice that there...
Whether it be now, or later, poor money management will always cause the destruction of a thriving ent...
But, it's easy to be taken by surprise when it comes to pricing your services right and/or being able to negotiate with the rights holder. This episode goes into depth about the process and ...
There are so many things you have to do, and unless you find a way to organize and prepare for the challenges that lie ahead, the enormous amount of work will swallow you before you get off ...
50: The Number 1 Secret TO MY VOICE OVER SUCCESS! Wow! Ep. 50 of A VO's JOURNEY. I want to thank you for listening to the podcast and sticking with me so far.
Reading aloud is hard as hell! Let's be honest ... making the decision on how you should do it can be super confusing and then the question of ...
It is so easy to talk about giving our voice over businesses everything we have, but are we really? Are we putting the effort into the right places?
After that, I talk about the first object exercise that acclaimed acting coach, "Uta Hagen" created to help herself become a better ac...
Did I Just Destroy My Voice Over Business? That decision will no doubt have massive implications on my Fiverr voice over business and I am unsure what the fallout with be.
All these questions are real and super hard to figure out on your own. I know, I was ...
I am so excited to be bringing you Ep. 44 of "A VO's Journey" from our new platform, BUZZSPROUT! I have been going through it all day and I have researched the snot out of it and I am ...
In this episode, I talk about a focus style approach to voice acting that will help you get out of your head and sound more natural, more engaged, and kill your audition, read, performance ...
In this episode, I talk about ways to get voice over work as a new voice over artist (beginner) and some good tactics and tips to land your first client.
I am absolutely thrilled by the feedback and support from everyone. For being so amazing, in this episode, I give away one of my main narrating secrets for audiobooks.
How To Set Up Your ACX Profile Without Any Experience Thank you Kerry B. for asking this question. It can be really difficult to fill out a profile when you do not have any experience yet.
In this episode, I talk about the voice-over site called Voicebunny and the pros and cons associated with it. I also give tips and tricks to get around the QC squad which can be relentless.
In this incredible interview with Earl Hall, you learn all there is to know about how to get voice over business from beginning to end.
A VOs Journey Ep 34 Do You Need A Voice Over Website is all about voice over websites and the wave of the future.
A VO's Journey Ep 33: Is Your Voice Over Business Legit Or Just A Hobby In this episode I talk about my experiences today with setting up an LLC and the importance of turning our dreams ...
In this episode, I talk about how to price your voice over services and the hot debate about Fiverr! Make sure you check out the previous episode 31 so you can get some secret tips on how ...
In this episode, I talk about how you can make a whole lot of money on Fiverr as a voice over artist! and much of that came towards the end of the year when I finally figured out what I was ...
This is a special voice-over episode of "A VO's Journey". We have reached Ep. 30 and I am so thankful to all of you that keep supporting me through this process.
There is definitely no shortage of crazy stories of clients from Fiverr, and tonight, I have one of those voice-over stories for you. I discuss that and also talk about the sales funnel and ...
Episode 28 is the first day of data from my audiobook sales funnel. This is all about generating leads to sell my audiobook narration services.
This is a breakout episode ... I talk about creating my first funnel as a voice over artist and the implications of not doubling down and spreading yourself to thin Creating my first sales ...
There are smart ways to automate the process of selling audiobooks so that you can simply sit back and watch your bank account grow!. You find a client, negotiate a price, record the audio ...
How To Create A Long Lasting Voice Over Busines In this episode, I am absolutely thrilled to be talking about creating sustainable ways for your voiceover business to thrive over the long ...
In Ep. 24, I talk about how I am starting to email companies to generate my own voice over business. I also talk about systems a little bit and how that is a very good thing in our business.
Welcome to Ep. 23 of A VO's Journey. In this episode, we will be talking about how to record voice overs using a condenser microphone. There are 3 different positions I talk about to ...
Cold calling is an ancient form of marketing ... BUT it works! In this episode, I talk about how to make a cold call as a voice over actor.
It is so easy to get discouraged when we don't have business. We sit and wait for that computer or phone sound indicating some type of action is happening.
It can be challenging knowing how to get more voice over in today's society. It's really not your fault. There is so much crap out there telling you what to do that it's no wonder we can ...
The Importance of Being Brief In Marketing This episode is all about how to stay brief when marketing your voice over business in 2019. The average attention span is 7-10 seconds.
If you are looking to give that peferct voice over performance, there are ways to get you into the right state of mind and you don't even have to leave you studio.
In this episode I go over the best plugins for the new voice over artist, and what your chain (In audio production terms) means and how it affects our sound.
I am absolutely thrilled to bring an exclusive interview the Brent Hagel, the Modern Promo, and Trailer Voice Guy. Brent has worked with FOX, NHL Network, CBS, NBC NEWS, HBO, NCAA, ICC Pro ...
We are all hoping for that top spot. At the end of the day, voice acting is a competition. But, since it is a subjective competition, is it really, or is it about doing the right things, in ...
There comes a point where we just want some quick ways to make some extra money, and I have put together 3 different ones in this podcast. If you are looking to jump-start your voice over ...
Many people try to explain the "Conversational Read" in our line of voice acting work. The reality is, no one wants you to actually use the guy-next-doors' voice.
It is paramount that every business owner has a business plan or a destination of where they are going. And then, there should be some assumptions made, based on research, of how your ...
In this episode, I talk about how to find your voice over a niche and how to know when you have found it. Not just that, but should you stick to one thing or spread your wings and try a ...
One of the most important tools a voice actor needs is a great demo. And, it is one of the hardest things to get and reproduce as a beginner as well.
I talk about how to win at voiceover by working on the shitty parts of the business that no one else wants to because if you do that, you will win.
We are constantly looking for attention in whatever we do. It is the nature of our work, not just when it is finished, but when we are trying to get it.
Voice-over coaching is such a broad topic and there are many out there. So in this episode, I talk about voiceover coaching and the challenges I am seeing in that field as well as the hot ...
I was trying to enjoy my weekend, but I was bombarded with noise from the business and voiceover world. This past weekend, I was watching some videos on being an entrepreneur in today's ...
One of our biggest challenges is getting attention, and then keeping it long enough, to sell them our voiceover services. There are people with way more money than us out there just ...
This is an incredible episode with some epic advice for all voiceover artists out there looking to become better performers to land more work and make more money.
In episode 3 of "A VO's JOURNEY, we discuss all the equipment I use in my booth and all the sound equipment the starting or seasoned voiceover artist would need to get started and/or ...
I talk about our opportunity as voice-overs artists and discuss what is coming up in the next episode.
My name is Anthony Pica and this is for the voice-over artist that is just starting out and wants to learn everything from building a booth, getting microphones, equipment, DAW's, to ...
Nothing matches that. Try one word, like ACX or audition.
I started this podcast in March 2018, and back then I had no idea what I was doing (and I still bumble around). I recorded what I was learning as I went, hoping other voice actors could use it too.
A lot of episodes are just me talking through one thing, like how to set up a recording booth or whether royalty share on ACX is worth it. Others are interviews. I've had David Ciccarelli from Voices.com on, Rolf Veldman from Voice123, Miles Chicoine from Voquent, Mike DelGaudio from Booth Junkie, and Gabby Nistico, who teaches our Monday acting class now.
Gabby and I also do live shows on YouTube, and people asked me to put those on the podcast, so you'll find them in here too if listening is more your thing.
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