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Everyday VOpreneur® with Marc Scott

You‘re a Voice Actor. You‘re an Entrepreneur. You‘re a VOpreneur®! The Everyday VOpreneur® Podcast is your Guide Through the Business of Voice Over. Each new episode presents actionable, practical advice designed to help you grow your voice over business through more confident and effective marketing and business tips from the pros in their respective fields. Having great skill in the recording booth isn‘t enough anymore. You also need to think and operate like a business owner. Among the tasks

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All Episodes

30:37

I Wasn't A Commercial Voice Actor Until I Did This...

Everyday VOpreneur® with Marc Scott ·

2026/04/16

For years, I told myself I wasn’t a commercial voice actor.Not because I couldn’t be… but because I wasn’t booking. That story became my reality. In this fireside chat, I’m breaking down the three things I did that completely changed that… and led to multiple commercial campaigns running at the same time across Canada. If you’ve ever struggled in a genre, questioned your abilities, or felt stuck in your voice over career, this episode is for you. I’ll walk you through: • The mindset shift that

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63:24

Accountability, Confidence, and Doing the Hard Thing...

Everyday VOpreneur® with Marc Scott ·

2026/04/09

What's really holding voice actors back? In most cases, it's not talent. It's mindset, the stories we tell ourselves, and the lack of accountability to push through when things get hard.In this episode, Marc Scott sits down with Billie Jo Konze — stage actor, voice actor, singer, podcaster, and accountability coach — for a candid conversation about what it actually takes to grow a sustainable voice over career. From bowling to booking campaigns, this one covers a lot of ground. But at the heart of

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62:45

Fear, Failure, and the Truth About Building a Voice...

Everyday VOpreneur® with Marc Scott ·

2026/04/02

Fear is one of the biggest reasons voice actors stay stuck.In this episode of the Everyday VOpreneur Podcast, Marc Scott talks with voice actor Paul Cartwright about fear, failure, persistence, confidence, rejection, and what it really takes to build a voice over career. Paul shares the truth about his journey, including a terrible first demo, the pressure of trying to “make it,” the fear that comes from not knowing what will happen next, and the mindset shifts that helped him keep moving forward

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63:29

What Makes a Great Storyteller? Thom Pinto Talks...

Everyday VOpreneur® with Marc Scott ·

2026/03/26

What makes a great storyteller in voice over?In this episode of the Everyday VOpreneur Podcast, Marc Scott sits down with legendary voice actor and coach Thom Pinto to break down the art of storytelling in documentary and docuseries narration. From visualization and emotional connection to understanding network styles and structure, Thom shares decades of insight into what separates average reads from compelling, bookable performances. If you’ve ever wanted to break into documentary narration or

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63:47

What It Takes to Voice and Produce 2,000+ Commercials...

Everyday VOpreneur® with Marc Scott ·

2026/03/19

What does it take to voice and produce more than 2,000 commercials a year?In this episode of the Everyday VOpreneur Podcast, Marc Scott sits down with voice actor and producer Jenna Birmingham to talk about high-volume production, automotive voice over, and how she built a career working on thousands of commercials annually. Jenna’s journey into voice over started in radio, where she learned production and performance the old-fashioned way. Over time she discovered a niche in automotive advertising

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67:29

Permission to Fail, Relationships, and Building a...

Everyday VOpreneur® with Marc Scott ·

2026/03/12

In this episode of the Everyday VOpreneur Podcast, Marc Scott sits down with voice actor Samantha Damiano to talk about what it really looks like to build a voice over career from the ground up.Sam only started her voice over journey in 2023, but the way she has approached the industry, building relationships, investing in the right coaching, and learning from early mistakes, offers a valuable roadmap for anyone navigating the early stages of a voice acting career. From getting burned by a demo

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60:21

Anxiety Makes Me Productive: John Lano on Marketing,...

Everyday VOpreneur® with Marc Scott ·

2026/02/19

Imposter syndrome. Anxiety. Marketing pressure. SEO. GEO. AI.What if the thing you’ve been fighting… is actually your advantage? In this episode, John Lano joins Marc Scott to unpack the mindset and marketing shifts voice actors must make right now. From embracing anxiety as fuel, to rethinking how your voice over website speaks to buyers, this conversation dives deep into SEO, generative engine optimization (GEO), LinkedIn strategy, and the real purpose of your website. If your website is just

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24:37

Direct Marketing Isn't Dead; But Your Approach Might...

Everyday VOpreneur® with Marc Scott ·

2026/02/12

Direct marketing isn’t dead. But if your outreach feels ignored, it might not be the strategy, it might be the way you’re using it.In this short solo episode, Marc Scott breaks down why direct marketing still works for voice actors, what’s actually failing right now, and how personalization, follow-up, and relationship building make the difference. If you’ve ever thought “this doesn’t work anymore,” this episode will challenge that belief. You’ll learn how to rethink new leads, follow-up, and

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63:45

You’re Not Auditioning For Just One Role with Casting...

Everyday VOpreneur® with Marc Scott ·

2026/02/05

Casting director Andy Roth has cast more than 1,000 commercials, along with countless roles in TV, animation, and streaming series. In this episode, Andy pulls back the curtain on how casting really works and why every audition you submit is bigger than the job in front of you.Andy explains how casting directors “bank” auditions, why relationships matter more than perfection, and how one strong read can lead to dozens of future opportunities. We also dig into mindset, audition anxiety, social

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65:15

The 15-Year “Overnight Success” Truth No Voice Actor...

Everyday VOpreneur® with Marc Scott ·

2026/01/29

If you’ve ever wondered why your “year 2” doesn’t look like someone else’s “year 15,” this episode is for you.Rider (TV narration, promo, and one of the most compelling keynote speakers you’ll hear at a conference) breaks down the truth behind “overnight success” in voice over, what actually compounds over time, and why talent is only a small part of the equation. We get into the mindset and attitude side of the game most people ignore, how to stay hungry without burning out, and why you need a

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67:21

How Tim Heller Built Two Voice Over Businesses With...

Everyday VOpreneur® with Marc Scott ·

2026/01/22

What happens when a musical theater brain, ADHD, and relentless creativity collide with voice over entrepreneurship? In this episode, I sit down with Tim Heller, a wildly creative VO talent and the founder behind Tim Heller Creative and Audiobook Bonanza. We talk about what it really looks like to build two businesses at once, why hiring help can expose the gaps in your systems (in the best way), and how to stay productive when your brain wants to sprint in 12 directions. We also get into Tim’s

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73:25

A Career That Lasts: Joe Cipriano on Longevity, Legacy

Everyday VOpreneur® with Marc Scott ·

2026/01/15

What does it take to build a voice over career that truly lasts?In this episode, I sit down with Joe Cipriano for a rare and deeply honest conversation about longevity, legacy, and life beyond the booth. This isn’t a greatest-hits interview or a walk through credits you already know. It’s a real discussion about staying relevant, surviving career valleys, and building a life alongside a long-term creative career. Joe shares stories about falling off the mountain and climbing back up, why mindset

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51:41

Audio Description: A Niche Many VO's Haven't...

Everyday VOpreneur® with Marc Scott ·

2025/11/27

Inside the World of Described Video: A Voice Actor’s Niche You’ve Never Considered with Cynthia DePandoMost voice actors focus on commercial, corporate, or video game work — but what about the niches almost nobody is talking about? Today’s episode takes you deep inside one of the most overlooked, underserved, and surprisingly meaningful genres in voice over: described video (also known as audio description). Joining Marc is award-winning voice actor Cynthia De Pando, who has carved out a successful

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23:43

Who's Pushing You: Why Voice Actors Need People Who...

Everyday VOpreneur® with Marc Scott ·

2025/11/20

Voice over can be a lonely business. We spend our days in booths, often on our own, only seeing the outside world through social media notifications and email threads. But success rarely happens in isolation. It happens when we’re pushed, directly or indirectly, by the people around us. In this episode, Marc shares the honest story behind a question that’s been fueling his own business lately: Who’s pushing you? From watching Mike Pongracz and Matt Fogarty dominate the commercial breaks during the

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55:32

Mobile Studio Hacks: Recording VO from the Road with...

Everyday VOpreneur® with Marc Scott ·

2025/11/13

Whether you’re prepping for holiday bookings or staying mobile between gigs, travel-recording as a voice actor doesn’t have to be messy.In this episode, Marc Scott sits down with Jay Preston to uncover how he and his wife log months on the road, set up portable “pillow-fort” booths, and still deliver broadcast-quality voice work from hotels, cars, Airbnbs, and highways. Learn how to: Build a mobile VO booth using blankets, frames & sound blankets Use tools like Source Connect 4 and reliable

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70:57

Should Voice Actors Give Voices.com Another Chance...

Everyday VOpreneur® with Marc Scott ·

2025/11/06

For years, Voices.com has been one of the most polarizing platforms in the voice over industry. Some voice actors swear by it. Others swear at it.In this episode of Everyday VOpreneur, Marc Scott sits down with voice actor, coach, and Top Talent on Voices.com, Gina Scarpa, for an honest, no-holds-barred conversation about what the platform is really like in 2025. They dig into the controversial history, talk transparently about commissions and “managed services,” and explore what’s changed—plus

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66:35

How Monsters Get Their Voices: Inside the World of...

Everyday VOpreneur® with Marc Scott ·

2025/10/30

Most voice actors dream about performing in a video game — but few imagine themselves as the monster.In this episode, Marc Scott sits down with Sébastien Croteau, founder of The Monster Factory, who’s brought to life hundreds of creatures across franchises like Guardians of the Galaxy, Star Wars, and Genshin Impact. Sébastien explains the art of vocal stunt performance, how to train for vocal distortion safely, and the anatomy behind creating believable screams, roars, and grunts that won’t destroy

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24:29

Finish the Year Strong: 4 Marketing Pillars for Voice...

Everyday VOpreneur® with Marc Scott ·

2025/10/16

It’s go-time in the fourth quarter! In this episode, Marc Scott breaks down the four key areas voice actors need to focus on to finish the year strong and build momentum for January.You’ll learn how to: Expand your pipeline through consistent outreach Turn prospects into clients with effective follow-up Stay visible and top of mind using social media Use reflection to measure what’s working and what’s not If you’ve struggled to keep your marketing consistent or you’re ready to make the

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58:15

Why Your Audition Isn't Booking; Insights from...

Everyday VOpreneur® with Marc Scott ·

2025/10/09

If you’ve been sending in auditions and hearing nothing but crickets, this episode is for you.Veteran casting director Mary Lynn Wissner joins Marc Scott to break down what casting pros are really listening for—and what causes them to hit delete in the first five seconds. Mary Lynn has spent more than three decades casting voice over talent for top brands like Disney, DreamWorks, Hallmark Channel, HGTV, and History Channel. In this conversation, she shares audition red flags, commercial trends, and

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67:42

From First Audition to 150+ Game Credits: The Truth...

Everyday VOpreneur® with Marc Scott ·

2025/10/02

How do you go from your very first voice over audition to booking more than 150 game credits AND get multiple award nominations and award wins?In this episode of the Everyday VOpreneur Podcast, Ian Russell pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to succeed in video game VO. Together, Marc and Ian dig into: Why indie games can lead to big career breakthroughs How awards and nominations create credibility with developers The mindset and daily hustle that sustain long-term success The

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