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TIMESTAMPS
1:04 Wins
- 14:55 How to get coaching that is a fit for you
23:19 Demos - how to prepare for, is it a necessity to book a job, and more (for beginners)
- 38:00 "Carrie, are you union or non-union? Is it profitable?" (Carrie is a union member)
- 41:13 In what way is jdoing promo work risky?
- 42:14 In joining an union, when do you decide or know that it was time to do this thing? (Similar to what point did you decide that you want to do promo work?)
- 47:00 What are the benefits of using VO for elearning courses, what is your take on choosing voice actors over AI when doing elearning narration, and what are your tips for instructional designers when dealing with elearning narrators?
- 56:00 Interview with Josh Alexander (see below)
- 1:58:00 Feedback about the talk with Josh Alexander
They like that coaching gives a roadmap on the journey you will take as a voice actor.
You don't have to figure things out on your own. - 2:09:30 Improv recommendations
lovethatimprovo.com
https://www.improvmke.com/ - 2:11:15 Finding Your Money Voice
- 2:23:15 Encouragement to attend the Study Group
- 2:41:30 Growing into your Voice/Business
- 3:03:00 Audiobook Narration Gigs - Rates, Jobs, Situations
- 3:04:57 Sharing of Goals for the next month, quarter - discussion. (Switching coaches, not signing up for coaching anymore)
INTERVIEW WITH JOSH ALEXANDER
Josh Alexander and Business Coaching
Josh introduces himself and what type of coaching he provides- 1:03:30 What are some of the things you work with people on that they will find hard or a challenge to do if they don't work with a coach?
1:06:49 What's your take on voice actors building out their careers? What should be their process?
- 1:10:10 What are the advantages of shifting to marketing aside from online casting sites?
- 1:13:00 What are good marketing tools/strategies for voice actors - outreach-wise? What does that look like on a daily basis?
- 1:12:45 What is the hardest obstacle you had to overcome in getting where you are - and how did you overcome it?
- 1:20:15 What is the branding process you go through with your students?
1:26:45 When did you get started in voiceover?
- 1:29:13 How has your business changed over the years?
- 1:32:50 What is your advice for voice actors that haven't found their "money voice"?
- 1:36:33 What are the things you are proud of?
- 1:40:29 Are you SAG/AFTRA?
- 1:46:00 Where can we reach you? https://dot.cards/seattlevoiceactor
- 1:48:38 What is your typical day like, if you have one. What kind of hours do you keep?
- 1:53:00 What are the books you have written? www.supervoiceoverbook.com
Have any questions?
Feel free to ask anything voiceover-related and Carrie will try to answer it in the next Office Hours.