Everyday VOpreneur® with Marc Scott

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Voiceover craft meets business discipline.

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Everyday VOpreneur® with Marc Scott treats voiceover as both craft and small business. Recent episodes move between commercial audition confidence, direct marketing, client pipelines, coaching, websites, storytelling, and the fear that can stall a working career.

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About Everyday VOpreneur® with Marc Scott

Everyday VOpreneur® with Marc Scott is a voiceover business show with a working actor’s sense of pressure and a small-business owner’s eye for systems. The emphasis is not glamour. It is the daily machinery behind getting hired: auditions, websites, marketing, follow-up, coaching, client relationships, and the confidence to keep doing uncomfortable work. Recent episodes show Marc Scott working through his own commercial voiceover breakthrough after years of believing that category was not his strength. That gives the show a useful honesty. It can talk about tactics without pretending fear disappears. Conversations with Billie Jo Konze and Paul Cartwright lean into accountability, anxiety, failure, and the outside perspective that helps performers move again. Episodes with Thom Pinto, Jenna Birmingham, Samantha Damiano, and John Lano widen the lens into storytelling, documentary and docuseries narration, high-volume commercial production, relationship-led career building, and website strategy for search and AI discovery. The advice tends to be specific. Name the market. Make the website useful to buyers. Put new people into the pipeline. Follow up more than once. Use online casting as one tool, not the whole strategy. Find coaches whose approach actually connects. The show also spends real time on the emotional side of entrepreneurship, from imposter syndrome to burnout risk to the cost of starting with the wrong advice. Its register is candid, direct, and occasionally blunt, but the aim is constructive. It suits voice actors who already understand that talent alone will not build a sustainable career. It also suits newer performers trying to separate useful guidance from expensive detours. The recurring promise is simple and grounded: voiceover careers grow when craft, marketing, relationships, and self-management are treated as the same job.

Made for: Voice actors building or repairing the business side of their careers, especially those working on marketing, auditions, websites, coaching choices, and client pipelines. It also fits performers who want candid career talk without vague motivation.

What sets it apart: The show connects voiceover technique to concrete business behavior, using recent career examples, guest experience, and repeatable marketing practices. It is unusually frank about confidence, fear, follow-up, and the slow work of becoming hireable.

In their own words

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 you could be responsible for including marketing your voice over business, managing your books, invoicing and tax preparations, providing customer service, understanding voice over rates and negotiatio…

As heard by us

Based on 6 episodes we listened to · September 2026

Marc Scott makes voiceover work legible through candid conversations about auditions, marketing, confidence, coaching, and the relationships that shape a career.

Marc Scott treats a voiceover career as a working life shaped by confidence, coaching, relationships, marketing, and repeated decisions under pressure.

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Why you'd press play

A casting director's ten-second maybe becomes your reason to stop treating every audition like a verdict.

Press play if you want

  • to turn voiceover setbacks into a practical next move instead of a permanent identity
  • candid guidance on choosing coaches, building useful relationships, and avoiding expensive wrong turns
Read the full recommendation in PlayNext →
voiceover marketingcommercial audition confidencedirect outreach and follow-upvoiceover websitesSEO and GEO for voice actorscoaching and accountabilitydocumentary narrationcareer fear and failure

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Episodes

  1. 1

    How to Handle Unsubscribes in Email Marketing Like a Pro with GM Hakim

    ·18m
  2. 2

    Fear, Failure, and the Truth About Building a Voice Over Career, with Paul Cartwright

    ·1h 3m
  3. 3

    What Makes a Great Storyteller? Thom Pinto Talks Documentary and Docuseries Narration

    ·1h 3m
  4. 4

    What It Takes to Voice and Produce 2,000+ Commercials a Year with Jenna Birmingham

    ·1h 4m
  5. 5

    Permission to Fail, Relationships, and Building a Voice Over Career the Right Way with Samantha Damiano

    ·1h 7m
  6. 6

    How to Land and Leverage Voice Over Agents with Emma O'Neill

    ·57m
  7. 7

    How to Dominate SEO as a Voice Actor in the AI Age with Gina Scarpa

    ·1h 4m
  8. 8

    Demos Done Right: Insights from the Demo Dream Team

    ·1h 6m
  9. 9

    Hashtags Are Evolving: What You Need to Know for 2025

    ·16m
  10. 10

    New Year, New Marketing: Strategies to Kick Off 2025

    ·16m
  11. 11

    Anxiety Makes Me Productive: John Lano on Marketing, GEO, and the Voice Over Website Fix

    ·1h
  12. 12

    Direct Marketing Isn't Dead; But Your Approach Might Be with Marc Scott

    ·25m
  13. 13

    You’re Not Auditioning For Just One Role with Casting Director Andy Roth

    ·1h 4m
  14. 14

    The 15-Year “Overnight Success” Truth No Voice Actor Wants to Hear, with Rider

    ·1h 5m
  15. 15

    A Career That Lasts: Joe Cipriano on Longevity, Legacy

    ·1h 13m
  16. 16

    Audio Description: A Niche Many VO's Haven't Considered with Cynthia De Pando

    ·52m
  17. 17

    Who's Pushing You: Why Voice Actors Need People Who Challenge Them

    ·24m
  18. 18

    Mobile Studio Hacks: Recording VO from the Road with Jay Preston

    ·56m
  19. 19

    Should Voice Actors Give Voices.com Another Chance with Gina Scarpa

    ·1h 11m
  20. 20

    How Monsters Get Their Voices: Inside the World of Creature VO with Sébastien Croteau

    ·1h 7m
  21. 21

    Finish the Year Strong: 4 Marketing Pillars for Voice Actors in Q4 with Marc Scott

    ·24m
  22. 22

    Why Your Audition Isn't Booking; Insights from Casting Pro Mary Lynn Wissner

    ·58m
  23. 23

    From First Audition to 150+ Game Credits: The Truth About Video Game VO with Ian Russell

    ·1h 8m
  24. 24

    Want More Reach on LinkedIn? Do This Instead with Marc Scott

    ·30m
  25. 25

    Cash in on Your VO Credits: Comic-Con Tips from Andy Field

    ·1h 2m
  26. 26

    How to Stand Out and Stop Playing it Safe in Your VO Auditions with Kelly Moscinski

    ·1h 1m
  27. 27

    Voice Over Marketing Reset | 30 Day Challenge to Rebuild Momentum

    ·23m
  28. 28

    Voice Over Business Strategy: How to Focus When Everything Feels Urgent with Robert Starling

    ·30m
  29. 29

    Stuck Between VO Genres? Here’s How to Choose the Right One with Bradley Heller

    ·27m
  30. 30

    How to Create Scroll-Stopping Content as a Voice Actor with Megan Bunting

    ·25m
  31. 31

    How Voice Actors Can Find New Clients at Industry Conferences with Cameron Pfister

    ·19m
  32. 32

    Finding Your Place in Voiceover: Real Talk for Emerging Talent with Nessa Rabin

    ·22m
  33. 33

    Email Marketing Limits? How VOpreneurs Can Avoid Spam Filters with C.J. Merritt

    ·19m
  34. 34

    Branding for Voice Actors: Is It Worth the Investment?

    ·19m
  35. 35

    Save Time & Earn More: Smart Outsourcing Tips for Voice Actors

    ·21m
  36. 36

    Voice Actor Niches How to Narrow Down & Find Your Sweet Spot

    ·21m
  37. 37

    Accountability, Confidence, and Doing the Hard Thing Anyway with Billie Jo Konze

    ·1h 3m
  38. 38

    What Should Voice Actors Post on Social? Let’s Break It Down

    ·22m
  39. 39

    Voice Actors vs AI: How to Stay Ahead in 2025

    ·20m
  40. 40

    Small Town, Big Dreams: Building a Voice Over Business in a Flyover State with Jessica Trinidad

    ·48m
  41. 41

    Why Voice Actors Must Master This One Mindset Shift to Succeed

    ·18m
  42. 42

    How to Become a Top 10% Voice Actor — Casting Secrets from Tina Morasco

    ·1h 6m
  43. 43

    The Advice Every Voice Actor Needs Before Starting a Podcast with Melanie Scroggins

    ·1h 3m
  44. 44

    Voice Over Rates in 2025: What Every VO Needs to Know with David Toback

    ·1h 11m
  45. 45

    6 Social Media Post Ideas Every Voice Actor Should Try

    ·36m
  46. 46

    Surviving Slowdowns: Smart VO Strategies for Tough Times

    ·29m
  47. 47

    From Storytime to SiriusXM: How Matt Fogarty Built a Radio Imaging Empire

    ·53m
  48. 48

    From Uber Drive to Disney Voice Actor with Laila Berzins

    ·58m
  49. 49

    Conference Like a Pro: VO Atlanta Edition

    ·15m
  50. 50

    Trends, Tariffs and Trade Wars: State of VO in 2025 with J. Michael Collins

    ·1h 10m
  51. 51

    How Voice Actors Can Profit from YouTube Dubbing with Rafael Neve

    ·1h 9m
  52. 52

    Profit Sharing & Indie Games: A New Approach to Voice Over with Michael Everhard

    ·51m
  53. 53

    How to Book 300+ Automotive Commercials a Year with Bobbi Maxwell

    ·58m
  54. 54

    Try These Christmas Marketing Ideas

    ·20m
  55. 55

    Opening Up a New Income Stream with UGC with Kelley and Cam Buttrick

    ·1h 7m
  56. 56

    Gear Recommendations for Your Santa List with George the Tech

    ·1h 11m
  57. 57

    Forget the Haters; Stay Authentic on Social Media

    ·24m
  58. 58

    How to Automate Email Follow-Ups with Nimble Sequences

    ·23m
  59. 59

    From Dream to Disney with Sarah Kramer

    ·49m
  60. 60

    Thinking and Running Your Business like a CEO with Danielle Famble

    ·1h 8m
  61. 61

    Is This a Glimpse at the Future of Voice Over with Erin Culpepper

    ·39m
  62. 62

    The Evolution of Voice Over with Kay Bess

    ·1h 14m
  63. 63

    Can Improv Make You a Better Voice Actor with Rebecca Haugh

    ·58m
  64. 64

    How to Be More Conversational with Hugh Klitzke

    ·1h 5m
  65. 65

    Lessons Learned from a Serial Entrepreneur turned VOpreneur with Jessica Mathison

    ·1h 7m
  66. 66

    From 0 to 82M Views; How to Create Viral Content with Tawny Platis

    ·1h 6m
  67. 67

    This is Why Your Marketing Isn't Working

    ·16m
  68. 68

    How to Choose the Perfect Branded Swag

    ·20m
  69. 69

    The Social Media Metric that Matters Most

    ·19m
  70. 70

    The Anti-Marketer Embraces Marketing with Caryn Clark

    ·51m
  71. 71

    Getting Down to the Business of Voice Over with Carin Gilfry and Jamie Muffett

    ·1h 1m
  72. 72

    Design Your Perfect Brand Logo with Katie Sinkowski

    ·1h 1m
  73. 73

    How to Use Data to Grow Your Voice Over Business with David Cui Cui

    ·1h 11m
  74. 74

    Turn AI into Your Personal Assistant with Donna Vincent Roa

    ·1h 5m
  75. 75

    Master Medical Narration with Debbie Irwin

    ·57m
  76. 76

    RIP Generic Marketing

    ·17m
  77. 77

    How to Land An A List Agent and Grow Your Business like a VOpreneur with Carrie Olsen

    ·1h
  78. 78

    What Producers Think of Marketing and Other Tips for Voice Actors with Jeff Savage

    ·49m
  79. 79

    The Real Reason Online Casting Isn't Working For You with Brad Hyland

    ·1h 1m
  80. 80

    Online Casting Sites Hate You

    ·33m
  81. 81

    5 Big Changes on LinkedIn

    ·28m
  82. 82

    Boost Your Marketing With AI: Elevate Your Graphics And Images with Mandi Kaye

    ·42m
  83. 83

    Voice Over Trends & AI Developments with Anne Ganguzza

    ·1h 10m
  84. 84

    How to Use Voice123 with the V123 Pros

    ·1h
  85. 85

    How to Get Better at Networking with Haeley Porter

    ·53m
  86. 86

    Voices.com Apologized... Now What?

    ·29m
  87. 87

    Protecting Your Money Maker; Vocal Warmups with Shana Pennington-Baird

    ·52m
  88. 88

    Building a Door to Sports Promo for Women with Christy Harst

    ·45m
  89. 89

    Business Fundamentals for Voice Actors with Tom Dheere

    ·1h 4m
  90. 90

    What Every New Voice Actor Needs to Know with Patrick Kirchner

    ·58m
  91. 91

    Demystifying Contracts with Lynn Norris and Karen White

    ·1h 1m
  92. 92

    Stay at Home Mom to Full Time Voice Actor with Jennifer Clark

    ·45m
  93. 93

    From Part Time to Full Time VO Through Outsourcing with Bryson Carr

    ·52m
  94. 94

    What Every Voice Actor Needs to Know About A.I. with NAVA

    ·1h 1m
  95. 95

    Social Media Trends for Voice Actors in 2024

    ·22m
  96. 96

    Marketing Trends for Voice Actors in 2024

    ·24m
  97. 97

    How Voice Actors Should Respond to A.I.

    ·23m
  98. 98

    All About the #12VOGifts of Christmas

    ·13m
  99. 99

    How Tim Heller Built Two Voice Over Businesses With ADHD, Creativity, and the Right Help

    Tim Heller discusses building two voice over businesses while managing ADHD, creativity, and the importance of hiring help.

    ·1h 7m
  100. 100

    Cracking the Code on Voice123 How to Be Found and Book More Work with Nikki Schwartz

    Nikki Schwartz discusses strategies for navigating Voice123's search algorithm to book more voiceover work.

    ·53m
  101. 101

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

    Hidden gem

    Marc Scott says he 'kind of stopped trying' to book commercial work after years of calling himself a non-broadcast 'explainer guy.' He ties that mindset shift to three current commercial campaigns running in Canada and to a bigger goal: landing commercial agents who can open TV narration work on Discovery, History Channel, A&E, or Nat Geo.

    Apr 16, 2026·31m·2 clips
  102. 102

    Accountability, Confidence, and Doing the Hard Thing Anyway with Billie Jo Konze

    Billie Jo Konze and Mark Scott examine accountability, confidence, coaching, and the voiceover habit of avoiding difficult work.

    Apr 9, 2026·1h 3m·4 clips
  103. 103

    Fear, Failure, and the Truth About Building a Voice Over Career, with Paul Cartwright

    Paul Cartwright discusses fear and failure in building a voice over career, emphasizing that growth requires discomfort and failure is a learning experience.

    Apr 2, 2026·1h 3m
  104. 104

    What Makes a Great Storyteller? Thom Pinto Talks Documentary and Docuseries Narration

    Thom Pinto discusses the art of storytelling in documentary and docuseries narration, focusing on what makes a good storyteller and common mistakes.

    Mar 26, 2026·1h 3m
  105. 105

    What It Takes to Voice and Produce 2,000+ Commercials a Year with Jenna Birmingham

    Hidden gem

    Jenna Birmingham says she voices and produces over 2,000 commercials a year, and Marc Scott reacts by asking if she is "some kind of cyborg." Marc Scott introduces her as a guest listeners kept requesting and uses their Cool Edit and Pro Tools conversation to frame her radio-era background.

    Mar 19, 2026·1h 4m·4 clips
  106. 106

    Permission to Fail, Relationships, and Building a Voice Over Career the Right Way with Samantha Damiano

    Hidden gem

    Samantha Damiano says the first step after the demo mill was learning that "the way they treat you" matters more than a sales pitch.

    Mar 12, 2026·1h 7m·2 clips
  107. 107

    Anxiety Makes Me Productive: John Lano on Marketing, GEO, and the Voice Over Website Fix

    Hidden gem

    John Lano tells Marc Scott why "my anxiety makes me productive" became a public line on LinkedIn, and he connects it to panic attacks after college and ongoing imposter syndrome.

    Feb 19, 2026·1h·2 clips
  108. 108

    Direct Marketing Isn't Dead; But Your Approach Might Be with Marc Scott

    Hidden gem

    "A no response is not a no" and "I've had responses after three years" frame Marc Scott's follow-up strategy.

    Feb 12, 2026·25m·1 clip
  109. 109

    You’re Not Auditioning For Just One Role with Casting Director Andy Roth

    Hidden gem

    Andy Roth, a casting director with “over a thousand plus commercials” and dozens of animation, TV, documentary, and streaming credits, says he listens for “who a person is.” He argues that casting is not gatekeeping, because “nobody’s trying to keep you out” and “if I’ve asked you to audition, I want you there.” He says auditions, classes, social media, and recommendations all build a working relationship, including the idea that “it’s not who you know.

    Feb 5, 2026·1h 4m·2 clips
  110. 110

    The 15-Year “Overnight Success” Truth No Voice Actor Wants to Hear, with Rider

    Jan 29, 2026·1h 5m
  111. 111

    How Tim Heller Built Two Voice Over Businesses With ADHD, Creativity, and the Right Help

    Jan 22, 2026·1h 7m
  112. 112

    A Career That Lasts: Joe Cipriano on Longevity, Legacy

    Jan 15, 2026·1h 13m
  113. 113

    Audio Description: A Niche Many VO's Haven't Considered with Cynthia De Pando

    Nov 27, 2025·52m
  114. 114

    Who's Pushing You: Why Voice Actors Need People Who Challenge Them

    Nov 20, 2025·24m
  115. 115

    Mobile Studio Hacks: Recording VO from the Road with Jay Preston

    Nov 13, 2025·56m
  116. 116

    Should Voice Actors Give Voices.com Another Chance with Gina Scarpa

    Nov 6, 2025·1h 11m
  117. 117

    How Monsters Get Their Voices: Inside the World of Creature VO with Sébastien Croteau

    Oct 30, 2025·1h 7m
  118. 118

    Finish the Year Strong: 4 Marketing Pillars for Voice Actors in Q4 with Marc Scott

    Oct 16, 2025·24m
  119. 119

    Why Your Audition Isn't Booking; Insights from Casting Pro Mary Lynn Wissner

    Oct 9, 2025·58m
  120. 120

    From First Audition to 150+ Game Credits: The Truth About Video Game VO with Ian Russell

    Oct 2, 2025·1h 8m
  121. 121

    Want More Reach on LinkedIn? Do This Instead with Marc Scott

    Sep 25, 2025·30m
  122. 122

    Cash in on Your VO Credits: Comic-Con Tips from Andy Field

    Sep 18, 2025·1h 2m
  123. 123

    How to Stand Out and Stop Playing it Safe in Your VO Auditions with Kelly Moscinski

    Sep 11, 2025·1h 1m
  124. 124

    Cracking the Code on Voice123 How to Be Found and Book More Work with Nikki Schwartz

    Sep 4, 2025·53m
  125. 125

    Voice Over Marketing Reset | 30 Day Challenge to Rebuild Momentum

    Aug 28, 2025·23m
  126. 126

    Voice Over Business Strategy: How to Focus When Everything Feels Urgent with Robert Starling

    Aug 21, 2025·30m
  127. 127

    Stuck Between VO Genres? Here’s How to Choose the Right One with Bradley Heller

    Aug 14, 2025·27m
  128. 128

    How to Create Scroll-Stopping Content as a Voice Actor with Megan Bunting

    Aug 7, 2025·25m
  129. 129

    How Voice Actors Can Find New Clients at Industry Conferences with Cameron Pfister

    Jul 31, 2025·19m
  130. 130

    Finding Your Place in Voiceover: Real Talk for Emerging Talent with Nessa Rabin

    Jul 24, 2025·22m
  131. 131

    Email Marketing Limits? How VOpreneurs Can Avoid Spam Filters with C.J. Merritt

    Jul 17, 2025·19m
  132. 132

    Branding for Voice Actors: Is It Worth the Investment?

    Jul 10, 2025·19m
  133. 133

    Save Time & Earn More: Smart Outsourcing Tips for Voice Actors

    Jul 3, 2025·21m
  134. 134

    Voice Actor Niches How to Narrow Down & Find Your Sweet Spot

    Jun 26, 2025·21m
  135. 135

    How to Handle Unsubscribes in Email Marketing Like a Pro with GM Hakim

    Jun 19, 2025·18m
  136. 136

    What Should Voice Actors Post on Social? Let’s Break It Down

    Jun 12, 2025·22m
  137. 137

    Voice Actors vs AI: How to Stay Ahead in 2025

    Jun 5, 2025·20m
  138. 138

    Small Town, Big Dreams: Building a Voice Over Business in a Flyover State with Jessica Trinidad

    May 29, 2025·48m
  139. 139

    Why Voice Actors Must Master This One Mindset Shift to Succeed

    May 22, 2025·18m
  140. 140

    How to Become a Top 10% Voice Actor — Casting Secrets from Tina Morasco

    Mark Scott interviews casting director Tina Morasco about how voice actors can become top 10% performers by understanding casting secrets and marketing habits.

    May 15, 2025·1h 6m
  141. 141

    The Advice Every Voice Actor Needs Before Starting a Podcast with Melanie Scroggins

    May 8, 2025·1h 3m
  142. 142

    Voice Over Rates in 2025: What Every VO Needs to Know with David Toback

    May 1, 2025·1h 11m
  143. 143

    6 Social Media Post Ideas Every Voice Actor Should Try

    Apr 24, 2025·36m
  144. 144

    Surviving Slowdowns: Smart VO Strategies for Tough Times

    Apr 17, 2025·29m
  145. 145

    From Storytime to SiriusXM: How Matt Fogarty Built a Radio Imaging Empire

    Apr 3, 2025·53m
  146. 146

    From Uber Drive to Disney Voice Actor with Laila Berzins

    Mark Scott interviews voice actor Laila Berzins about her journey from Uber driver to landing roles with Disney, Genshin Impact, and Marvel.

    Mar 27, 2025·58m
  147. 147

    Conference Like a Pro: VO Atlanta Edition

    Mar 19, 2025·15m
  148. 148

    Trends, Tariffs and Trade Wars: State of VO in 2025 with J. Michael Collins

    Mark Scott and J.

    Mar 6, 2025·1h 10m
  149. 149

    How Voice Actors Can Profit from YouTube Dubbing with Rafael Neve

    Feb 27, 2025·1h 9m
  150. 150

    Profit Sharing & Indie Games: A New Approach to Voice Over with Michael Everhard

    Feb 20, 2025·51m