Support the Forever Home New England Dog Rescue and this podcast With Throw My Dog A Bone! Rick Lance How can your clients Guide you in your voice over business? You’ll want to take notes on this episode! John Melley sits down with Rick Lance – The Voice of Americana to discuss how he took what his clients told him and how he parlayed it into a suc…

Support the Forever Home New England Dog Rescue and this podcast With Throw My Dog A Bone! In this episode John speaks with Mara Glazer about her new book The Membership Millionaire and how to incorporate a membership program in your voice over business. They also discuss how “Doing Good” for others means doing good for your customers and your busi…

Support the Quincy Animal Shelter and this podcast With Throw My Dog A Bone! Lau Lapides and John Melley discuss “getting in the Voice Over Zone” and the New England Voice Over Summit. We also discuss how to know when you’re nailing your voice over performance Connecting with the script The Person physically working with the script How Much “instin…

John Florian Will Artificial Intelligence AI kill the Voice Over Industry, or is it part of the constantly changing way of doing business, like a VO Style that’ becomes all the rage, or the required Home Studio? VOXtra.com’s John Florian and John Melley discuss the impact AI is having and how to prepare and protect your business in this Artificial …

It’s been 3 years since the last episode of the Voice Over Marketing Podcast. In this episode I explain my time away from the mic and how I weathered the Pandemic. How the show was never far from my mind, but didn’t feel like doing it. How I overcame my reluctance to publish (would anyone care?) and some lessons on Stoicism from Marcus Aurelius are…

Seller’s Remorse? Ever quote a price on a VO Gig only to regret it later? Did that mindset cause you to think something like: “Heck, I’m only getting $XXX for it and have spent too much time on it already?” Ring a bell? In Episode 72 I discuss why solid fees are important for our attitudes and our mindset s we approach and work on the projects we g…

What Coffee Cake & QVC can teach us about Voice Over Don’t be a commodity. How do you differentiate yourself from everyone else if you offer your services in the same “Place” where everyone else offers those same services? In Episode 71 I use a fun example of Coffee cake and QVC to discuss the importance of “Place” and how selecting where you do bu…

Sometimes “Free” advice comes with a cost. Sometimes that cost is simply time to receive the advice and implement it. If it’s good advice then all is well. Other times it can cost you BIG when you implement BAD advice. In this Episode I use a recent coaching call with a listener as my outline for this episode where I take on the Voice Over Demo Mil…

I interviewed my friend and business coach Rob Berkley shortly before he was diagnosed with cancer about how to get out of a funk, rut, groove, inertia, etc. Something that I have been in for various reasons Rob Berkley Unfortunately, Rob passed away in December of 2018. I wanted our interview to be the next episode of the podcast. It has taken a w…

Here’s the Link I mentioned to get your FIRST MONTH FREE to VO Athlete® Wellness Club Here’s a Link to the 23 Minute Guided Walking Meditation Protect Your Hearing! What He Said…. I lay it all on the table for ya. After 20 plus years in the biz, Decades of playing music, loud drums, rock concerts, machinery and occasional firearms use I got my hear…

Here’s the Link I mentioned to get your FIRST MONTH FREE LINK VO Athlete® Here’s a Link to the 23 Minute Guided Walking Meditation What’s the Second Piece of Advice I Give to #VO Talent? After showing up and positioning yourself for opportunity, the second piece of advice I give to #Voice Over Talent (Veteran […]…

John, Can I Establish a Niche? Yes…. and Charge Lower Prices? … Yes,… but why would you want to? In this episode I demonstrate establishing market niches and tackle a couple of common questions and celebrate some listener successes. During the episode I discuss: How to Establish a Niche Voice Over Business How To Set […]…

Why I Started The Voice Over Athlete® Wellness Club Here’s the Special Link! FIRST MONTH FREE LINK VO Athlete® Joell Jacob Turns the table on me and dives deep on WHY I started the Voice Over Athlete® Wellness Club! In Case You Missed It – Here’s the Link again! FIRST MONTH FREE LINK VO Athlete® Joell did […]…

Marketing Lessons From My Everyday Trials & Tribulations Andrew Lock is right. Marketing is everything and Everything is Marketing Doing the Right Thing – Even if it hurts a bit It hurts less in the long run My Business Refund Policy and WHY? My lame Bill Clinton impersonation and Save the Pollinators PSA Enjoy! Episode […]…

James Alburger is My Guest in Episode 63: Audio production, video editing and voiceover have been part of James’ life since he was about 12 years old when he literally taught himself how to edit music with a grease pencil, razor blade and scotch tape. James had a 25-year career with NBC television in San […]…

Can Pictures Hurt Your Voice Over Prospecting? We discuss your questions and comments received via Our SpeakPipe Application And we answer a question from Listener Branden Rouselle about business cards. Episode Sponsor: I’ve arranged an affiliate code with The Publishers of Rob’s Book “Voice Over Legal” so you can save $5 (up to 20%!) off […]…

Are There Specific Marketing Tips for People NEW to Voice Over? Richard Baringer asks: How about marketing ideas specifically geared toward those of us just starting in the biz? I bust out my – create your own products & services idea… again and a few others! Take notes! Plus a Bee Update and More! Episode Sponsor: I’ve […]…

Length Matters… but for a different reason than you think: Listener Ray Girard Asked: Do audition reels over the suggested length really tic agents/clients off? What is the problem with them just cutting it off when they’ve had enough? And… Are Voice Over talent regarded as irritations or do they welcome our reaching out? I answer […]…

Today We Tackle the Question: What’s the Difference Between Branding, Marketing and Networking? Karen Leland is the president of Sterling Marketing Group specializing in branding and marketing strategy and implementation. Her clients include: Apple, American Express, Twitter, LinkedIn, Marriott Hotels, and others. She is the bestselling author of e…

In this episode John finally tackles the Pay to Play Question. What does he think about them? Does He Prefer One more than others? Waste of Time? John is Fielding questions from the Voice Over Marketing Podcast Group on Facebook. If you have a question – join in Click here to ask and John will […]By John Melley

Learn How Voice Talent Joell Ann Jacob Hired Herself and wrote her book and produced an Audiobook! If you’ve listened to the past few episodes of the podcast you’ve learned I’ve been going through a bit of a creative funk over the last year. One listener of the Voice Over Marketing Podcast heard my episodes and […]…

It All Started with this Post in the Voice Over Marketing Podcast Group on Facebook: Hey folks! What are your stumbling blocks/obstacles you face? Hit me.😜 Then came the questions and comments. Some were humorous like “Stairs” and “Getting up in the morning.” Bwah hah ha haaaa. Then they became serious. Things like: Pay to […]…

The Obstacle is The Way: This Episode picks up where the last Episode left off. Getting Un-Stuck. I came across this great book and it helps you re-frame what might be holding you back from accomplishing what you set out to do. The Book is The Obstacle is The Way, by Ryan Holiday I also […]By John Melley

I’m Back! Did You Miss Me? It’s been a few months since the last episode. Honestly, I’ve been in a bit of a creative funk. I discuss this and why I decided to step back and assess where I’m going with this and how businesses can, should and even need to evolve over time. Enjoy! […]By John Melley

Bill DeWees Is My Guest This Week Bill DeWees is a full-time voice over talent who lives near Chica go. He has been working full-time as a voice talent since 2006. Bill’s credits include Disney, Microsoft, American Express, Warner Brothers, TD Ameritrade, Monster.com, PBS, Chevrolet, Nikon, Bayer, Arm & Hammer, AARP, LG Electronics, Purina, and […]…

The Mobile Voiceover Lifestyle Business! David Lisauskas is a full-time, “mobile” voice talent who records voiceovers for commercials from his 36 foot motorhome that houses a broadcast quality recording booth converted from an RV ½ bath. David, his wife Mara, their mini Australian Shepard Kuma, and Siamese cats Jack & Juno, have taken to […]…

Erik Reynolds Dives Deep on Defining His Ideal Clients and How He Works with Them Do you only work with people you want to work with? My guest Erik Reynolds has created a Voice Over business for himself where he does exactly that. It wasn’t always easy and he learned some hard lessons along the […]By John Melley

50 EPISODES! WOW! In this 50th Episode John Melley’s Bride Ann turns the table and interviews him! During the conversation you’ll discover: What John would do if he didn’t do VO or radio Meet some of the voices inside his head How he develops characters His favorite cartoon characters and why Favorite foods Favorite actors […]…

Claiming Authority & Overcoming Criticism In this episode I discuss how fear of criticism in the world of Social Media can hold people back from going after their goals and dreams. I also explore the concept of “Claiming Authority” for yourself and show how: Elvis Presley Michael Jackson Howard Stern Rush Limbaugh and others Claimed […]…

Rodney Saulsberry Rodney Saulsberry returns to the podcast with fresh, new insights on growing your Voice Over Business, Building a brand and more. Rodney is also a published author with three bestselling books, You Can Bank on Your Voice , Step Up to the Mic and Rodney Saulsberry’s Tongue Twisters and Vocal Warm-Ups: With Other […]…

We’re talking Systems in this episode of the Voice Over Marketing Podcast. I also unveil a Brand New Resource to Enhance Using Your Story in Your Marketing “You’re Surrounded By Systems” That’s what my Guest John Ackley from the Systems Smarts Podcast tells us during my conversation with him. John Ackley is a systems engineer […]…

Quick Episode This Week! In This Episode I share an item from the TVOMP Mail bag on how turning down a customer can lead to better business for you. Also – Some Polling results on the podcast. We looked into: HOW You Search WHERE you go to get info WHAT Info you want – Type […]By John Melley

WOW! In this episode Kelley shares some information she’s never shared in any other interview! You’ll have to listen to find out what. ALSO… It’s CHOCK FULL of “Writer-Downers.” During the conversation I told her I was taking notes. I hope you do too. There’s also a lot of fun in it too, so it’s […]By John Melley

This is one of my Faves since the podcast started. Kelley Buttrick and I had a great conversation and connected on a lot of what she’s doing. We spoke for more than an hour and a half. This episode is CHOCK FULL of “Writer-Downers” so be prepared to take notes. There’s also a lot of […]By John Melley

VO Marketing Podcast Listener and Author Tania Sims is My Guest in this Episode! I have to admit it. I’m a little proud of this. VO Talent Tania Sims is a listener of this podcast and she took some advice from a few of the episodes and wrote her own book called the “Ultimate Resource […]By John Melley

This Episode Is A Pep-Talk For YOU! I spend some time in this episode encouraging you to keep working on your dream of voice acting and voice over. Voice Over People are special because we all started doing it because we had or have the dream of using our voices in some form of media. […]By John Melley

Ever Notice how many pharmaceuticals have 3 syllable brand names? I started noticing this awhile ago. It’s not an accident. What can we learn from the marketing around us and how can we apply those patterns to our own marketing efforts? We explore these questions in this weeks episode. Recommended Resources! Protect Your Voice Over […]…

So, awhile back I had the opportunity to interview one of my favorite childhood comedians, Gallagher. Sure, his “Sledge-O-Matic” routine was sure to appeal to a 12 year old boy, but it appeals to adults too. One bit I remembered was his observations on the inconsistencies of the English language. I marveled at his ability […]…

How Important Is Courtesy To Your Business? In this episode I make the case for Common Courtesy in our daily lives and how that carries over to our voice over businesses. I also reveal a dream I had. I was in a rut. I was getting tired of how I was sounding in copy. It […]By John Melley

Click Here To Learn More About The Opportunity In This Episode This Episode is all about how technology has impacted our economy – and different sectors of the economy in ways we never could have imagined before. A cab driver recently told me his revenue is down 80% due to Uber (!) Do you think […]By John Melley

My Interview With Zephan Blaxberg… Was a lot of fun. I’ve know Zephan for a few years now. He would edit my voice over tracks into countless videos he produced for a marketing company. Zephan went on to start his own video production company ZMBMedia and has achieved great success in a short amount of […]…

My Beehive I mentioned my Honeybees as a contribution to the environment and a great source of relaxation. Checkout the Photo Gallery below and watch the 50 second video. See if your blood pressure doesn’t drop a bit. I’m standing about 3 feet away from the hive while shooting this video. These Bees is Makin’ […]…

“Help! My Business Sucks!” “…the show has become more popular than a supermodel at a Catholic boarding school.” Andrew Lock’s Story It all started with potatoes… As a kid, Andrew challenged every ‘normal’ way of making money that was accepted by all the other kids. While most school age kids were doing a paper route […]…

It’s been awhile. I dropped off the radar for a number of weeks…. Why? It’s been a crazy couple of months. The Building my condo is in was hit by a deadly fire. It got me thinking. I’m fine. No damage to person or property. Others weren’t so lucky. In this episode I ask you […]By John Melley

My Guest Today is The Hilariously Talented Jodie Adler – Here’s a Sample… What do you do—how do you cope when the world’s gone mad? Well, of course you need to consult with Auntie Jodi. She provides a brassy, sassy, and classy way to deal with the overbearing, thoughtless, “my needs are greater than yours” […]…

Get Ready To Laugh While You Learn! My Guest today is Marc Graue. Marc is the owner of the legendary Marc Graue Voice Over Studios, a Burbank CA. landmark for over 29 years and an experienced voice over talent in his own right. Marc can be heard on numerous network cartoon series including Nickelodeon’s Avatar:The […]…

Snow… SNOW and MORE SNOW! Monique Coppola In this interview with Monique I discuss: Her Audition Spotlight Experience Her Journey Into Voice Over The Importance of “Showing Up” Going Outside Your “Comfort Zone” Handling Projects You Don’t Agree With Sounding Natural And Much More! Monique is originally from Massachusetts where she studied music, th…

What Do You Get When You Combine Killer VO Chops, a Marketing Background…? … And a unique style of Voice Over Coaching that helps voice actors bring out their most authentic performances? You get my guest Dave Walsh and a killer interview full of insights. I hope you’ll join me for this great conversation. About […]…

Short Episode This Week! Intro Music excerpted from Rush’s “Countdown” on their Signals Album Short Hammer Story on How Knowing What Value You Bring To The Table Can Help You Justify Your Rates We frequently get push-back from clients and prospective clients on our rates – Hey it’s just reading out loud Right? … […]…

In This Episode John Discusses: The Voice Arts Awards His Audition Spotlight Experience (He was one of the 6 Finalists!) Gratitude Being Present and valuing every learning experience A Body Hack To enhance your performance (Hint: “There’s a posture for everything”) Slaying Dragons Special Listener Download Opportunity!! Download a free PDF of John’…