The Great Voice Podcast

Voiceover Coaching and Career Insights From E-Learning to Entertainment

Part One:

Meet Dennis Kelly, a Great Voice student diving into the world of voiceover. Dennis talks about his cool background in radio, TV, theater and journalism as well as his shift into voiceover. He also talks about how he decided that The Great Voice Company was for him. Listen in as Dennis learns the "mumble in" technique to bring an e-learning script to life and how to slow down the pace for better absorption. Hear the great feedback he receives from Susan Berkley and his excitement about working with a coach to create his demo.

Part Two:

Meet Ann Coatney, a member of Team Great Voice, a demo coach, and the voice of Express Scripts. Ann shares her fascinating background in acting, including her work on the iconic show Sex and the City. She discusses her journey into voiceover and her current roles as a voice talent and coach. Ann offers valuable insights and advice for voiceover beginners, emphasizing the importance of acting skills and creating a persona. Susan and Ann also explore the power of repeat business, continuous learning, and practice in achieving long-term success in the industry.

Key Takeaways:

• Using the mumble-in technique can give a point of view and enhance the delivery of a script.
• Slowing down and allowing time for absorption is important when reading e-learning scripts.
• Continuous learning and practice are essential for growth in the voiceover industry.
• Repeat business is valuable and can lead to long-term success.
• Voiceover requires some acting skills and the ability to create a persona.
• Attending webinars and learning from experienced professionals can provide valuable insights and guidance.
• Patience, persistence, and perseverance are key to building a successful voiceover career.

Notable Quotes:

• "I picked up stakes and moved to New York and did off, off, off, off, off, off, off Broadway.”

Hosted - Susan Berkley

Producer - Salena Metreger 

Music by Darrin Fossella 

Show Opener by Ann Coatney

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Customer Focus and Personal Connections in Voiceover

"The book was very informative and it helped me get to the point where I truly figured out that this is what I wanted to do at some point," says Earnest Pouncy, Great Voice Student. Earnest opens up about his inspiring journey into the world of voiceover and shares his experiences with our coaching program. He talks about what drew him to voiceover work and how our program has helped him grow.  Get a glimpse into the coaching program at the Great Voice Company and hear Earnest Pouncy’s story and his experiences with our coaching. Earnest learns how to bring a script to life in an amazing transformation you’re going to want to hear! Then, we hear from Andy, a successful bilingual voice talent. He shares his impressive achievements in the industry and offers invaluable advice for those interested in voiceover work in multiple languages. Andy emphasizes the importance of marketing, staying customer-focused, and seizing new opportunities.

Learn from Andy Colón about succeeding as a bilingual voice talent and hear his advice for others.  

 

Hosted - Susan Berkley

Producer - Salena Metreger 

Music by Darrin Fossella 

Introduction by David Brower 

Segue to Second Half by Ann Coatney 

Outro by Andy Colón