The August Office Hours discussion centered on audiobook work, monetization, and next steps for voiceover creators. Members share wins including finishing a 450 page audiobook, gaining multiple ACX opportunities, booking studio upgrades, and launching new channels such as a sleep audiobook channel. A major decision point is whether to invest in fiction and accent audiobook training, with discussion on ROI, boundaries, and how accents and character differentiation affect timelines and confidence. The group also brainstorms Squarespace product and download options versus platforms like podcasting and sponsorships, and advises staying on ACX for messaging to avoid scams.
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TIMESTAMPS
- 00:00 August Office Hours Welcome
- 05:26 Office Hours Purpose and Rules
- 12:52 Studio Updates and ACX Safety
- 30:57 Audio Projects and YouTube Growth
- 35:54 Fiction Audiobook Training Discussion
- 01:04:30 Selling Religious Audio Materials
- 01:16:15 Podcast Options and Sponsorships
- 01:33:10 Goal Setting for Next Steps
- 01:52:40 Sleep Channel Trailer and Feedback
- 02:02:10 Accountability and September Closeout
Have any questions?
Feel free to ask anything voiceover-related and Carrie will try to answer it in the next Office Hours.