The VoiceMe Podcast

• Episode 037 - Demystifying Voiceover Agents

  Welcome to the VoiceMe Podcast, information and advice on the world of voiceover, presented by voiceme.co.za – The South African Search Directory for Voice Artists and Related Services. I’m Andrew Sutherland, founder of voiceme.co.za, and in this episode, I’m talking about voiceover agents. I got the chance to interview two amazing agents from South Africa, Carlynn de Waal Smit from Contractors Artists and Sarah Woodward from Tongue Twisters, to demystify the most common questions artists have about agents. Topics in this episode:  What a VO agent actually does day-to-day Common misconceptions about representation How to professionally approach an agent What makes voiceover demos stand out (or not) The realities of voiceover work booking frequency How rates and industry standards are evolving Links: https://www.contractors.org.za/ https://www.tonguetwisters.co.za/ More Info: VoiceMe - voiceme.co.za Profiles & Pricing - voiceme.co.za/support#pandp Support - [email protected] Phone - 0861 VOICEME (0861 864 2363) Facebook - @VoiceMeSA Twitter - @VoiceMeSA Instagram - @VoiceMeSA LinkedIn - @VoiceMeSA

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• Episode 036 - From VO Side Hustle to Full-Time

  Welcome to the VoiceMe Podcast, information and advice on the world of voiceover, presented by voiceme.co.za – The South African Search Directory for Voice Artists and Related Services. I’m Andrew Sutherland, founder of voiceme.co.za, and in this episode, I’m talking about how to take your voiceover side hustle full-time. Topics in this episode:  Knowing when you’re ready to make the leap Building systems to treat your VO like a business Marketing yourself consistently (and confidently) The mindset shifts those separate hobbyists from pros Avoiding common mistakes that derail your growth And a step-by-step plan to make the transition on your terms More Info: VoiceMe - voiceme.co.za Profiles & Pricing - voiceme.co.za/support#pandp Support - [email protected] Phone - 0861 VOICEME (0861 864 2363) Facebook - @VoiceMeSA Twitter - @VoiceMeSA Instagram - @VoiceMeSA LinkedIn - @VoiceMeSA

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• Episode 035 - Mindset Matters - The BE A VO PRO Mindset

  Welcome to the VoiceMe Podcast - information and advice on the world of voiceover, presented by VoiceMe.co.za - the South African search directory for voice artists and related services. I’m Andrew Sutherland, founder of VoiceMe.co.za, and in this episode I wanted to touch on the business side of this career and specifically the growth mindset you’ll need to have to enter the world of voiceover. Topics in this episode:  Mindset Matters – Limited vs. Growth Mindsets The BE A VO PRO Framework More Info: VoiceMe - voiceme.co.za Profiles & Pricing - voiceme.co.za/support#pandp Support - [email protected] Phone - 0861 VOICEME (0861 864 2363) Facebook - @VoiceMeSA Twitter - @VoiceMeSA Instagram - @VoiceMeSA LinkedIn - @VoiceMeSA

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• Episode 034 - Neuromarketing Principles in VO Marketing

  Welcome to the VoiceMe Podcast – information and advice on the world of voiceover, presented by VoiceMe.co.za – the South African search directory for voice artists and related services. I’m Andrew Sutherland, founder of VoiceMe.co.za, and in this episode I want to explore something a bit brainy but very useful: neuromarketing principles and how we can apply them to voiceover marketing right here in South Africa. Topics in this episode: Neuromarketing Principles in VO Marketing ✅ 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁: Make your rates and services appear to be a plus for your clients.   ✅ 𝗔𝗳𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗜𝗹𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻: Show the prices in the smallest amounts possible.   ✅ 𝗥𝘂𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝟯: Provide clear service packages to assist the decision-making process.   ✅ 𝗜𝗞𝗘𝗔 𝗘𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁: Get your clients involved in the process so that they appreciate what you do even more.   ✅ 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲: Use free services as a way of converting leads to paying clients.   ✅ 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗘𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁: Make your standard rate look like a steal.   ✅ 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗼𝘅 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗵𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲: Don’t offer too many choices with your products or services to avoid confusing your customers.   More Info: VoiceMe - voiceme.co.za Profiles & Pricing - voiceme.co.za/support#pandp Support - [email protected] Phone - 0861 VOICEME (0861 864 2363) Facebook - @VoiceMeSA Twitter - @VoiceMeSA Instagram - @VoiceMeSA LinkedIn - @VoiceMeSA

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• Episode 033 - Casting Voices Authentically

  Welcome to the VoiceMe Podcast, information and advice on the world of voiceover, presented by voiceme.co.za – The South African Search Directory for Voice Artists and Related Services. I’m Andrew Sutherland, founder of voiceme.co.za, and in this episode, I wanted to go into the topic of authentic casting in the world of voiceover. We’ll be looking at some fantastic guidelines from the National Association of Voice Actors (NAVA) in the USA, but we’re going to connect these principles to something a lot closer to home—the South African voiceover scene. Whether you’re a voice actor, a casting director, or just curious about why representation matters, this episode’s for you. Topics in this episode: The Value of Authentic Casting Understanding Language & Identity Writing Transparent Casting Calls NAVA's Best Practices for Authentic Casting https://navavoices.org/authentic-casting/best-practices-for-authentic-casting/   More Info: VoiceMe - voiceme.co.za Profiles & Pricing - voiceme.co.za/support#pandp Support - [email protected] Phone - 0861 VOICEME (0861 864 2363) Facebook - @VoiceMeSA Twitter - @VoiceMeSA Instagram - @VoiceMeSA LinkedIn - @VoiceMeSA

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