The Work From Home Voice Actor

The Work From Home Voice Actor Podcast is for aspiring and beginner Voice Actors who are ready to dive into the everyday, nitty-gritty work, insights, and tools that go into running a successful voice acting business right from the comfort of home. I’m Melanie Scroggins fellow Voice Actor and your motivational guide through the world of VO. This podcast was created out of a place of genuine curiosity and a hell of a lot of tenacity - because that’s truly what it takes to be a successful Voice Actor, especially when you want to work from home. I’m here to share a fresh, modern-day approach to building a voiceover service business based on what I’ve learned and experienced in my own business outside of the status quo. This podcast is for all of the solopreneurs, freelancers, and virtual assistants out there looking to create a business offering voiceover services or for those looking to add voiceover services to their freelance skillset. My goal here is to provide you with honest and insightful information to help you better understand the landscape for freelance Voice Actors who work from home as well as to help you learn something you can implement in your business immediately after listening to each episode. We’ll talk about everything from getting started to best practices for marketing yourself and your business, plus we'll discuss all of the fears and obstacles typically faced by up-and-coming Voice Actors and how to work on overcoming them. Voiceover is a vast and ever-changing industry that provides ongoing opportunities for both beginners and professionals, especially in this modern age of advanced technology, communication, and access. So, whether you’re looking to become a Voice Actor, already working in the industry, or just want to know more about the voiceover landscape and where it’s headed, this podcast is for you.

Episodes

Beginner Voiceover Series, Episode #3: Delivery is Key

Hey, there! Welcome to the WFH Voice Actor Podcast. In the next three episodes, I’ll be joined by the amazing and talented voice actor and business coach, Andrea Collins. We’re covering home studio setups, everything you need to know about audi...

December 28, 2022 • Episode 38 • 19:10

Beginner Voiceover Series, Episode #2: Auditioning is King

December 28, 2022 • Episode 37 • 29:25

Beginner Voiceover Series, Episode #1: A Simple Home Studio Setup

December 28, 2022 • Episode 36 • 19:16

Episode #35: A Conversation with Andrea Collins on How to Destroy the Notion About What Should Be and the #1 Tip for Beginner Voice Actors

In this episode, I have the lovely Audiopreneur extraordinaire, Andrea Collins on the podcast to talk about her voiceover journey, how she manages being a mom and running her business, and how the old ways are just that - old! As well as some a...

September 15, 2022 • Episode 35 • 35:26

Episode #34: A Conversation with Dani States about Running a Voiceover Business, How Auditioning is King, and All Things Voiceoverview

This episode, I am DELIGHTED to have accomplished Voice Actor and entrepreneur, Dani States, on the podcast to talk about running a voiceover business, how imperative auditioning is, and how to keep track of all of it in the Voiceoverview app. ...

August 12, 2022 • Episode 34 • 44:01

Episode #33: Why Traditional Goal Setting May Not Be Serving You and What To Do Instead

This week, we’re talking about goal setting and how the traditional means of setting goals may not be serving you, and what you can do instead.Before we jump in, a little housekeeping…1.

June 24, 2022 • Episode 33 • 9:16

Episode #32: Demo Review #7

Welcome to another episode from the demo review series!This is how we’ll organize these reviews:I’ll play the whole demo, from there we’ll go through the demo spot by spot and review. And we’ll conclude with general notes ...

June 10, 2022 • Episode 32 • 10:15

Episode #31: Demystifying Your Daily Workflow With a Simple System

As promised, this week we’re talking about setting up a simple system for your business. What this looks like in my life and business, how it might look for you and yours, as well as some helpful tips you can implement right away to get you awa...

June 03, 2022 • Episode 31 • 7:45

Episode #30: 5 Major Lessons Learned From 4 Years As a Full-Time Freelancer

I’m celebrating four years as a full-time freelancer, three years offering professional voiceover services, and two years of working full-time as a remote voice actor. So today on the show I’m sharing five thoughts/ideas/lessons that I’ve learn...

May 20, 2022 • Episode 30 • 12:01

Episode #29: A Conversation with Keiko - The Creator Extraordinaire Behind Project Infinity & MLA Entertainment

This week’s episode first aired last year, but as I’ve mentioned, I’m moving content around and I wanted to re-share this interview with you because It’s with the creator of a project I've been working on for 5 years this fall and it’s very nea...

May 13, 2022 • Episode 29 • 25:16

Episode #28: 5 Questions to Ask Yourself When Qualifying Client Leads

In this episode, I’m going to go over five questions to ask yourself when you're qualifying client leads.Before we begin, If you enjoy this show or have learned something from it, would you take a minute and leave us a review on Apple P...

May 06, 2022 • Episode 28 • 5:42

Episode #27: The WFH Voice Actor Code

In this episode, I’m going to review the three things that define a WFH Voice Actor.Before we begin, If you enjoy this show or have learned something from it, would you take a minute and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts? I know most ...

April 29, 2022 • Episode 27 • 7:15

Episode #26: The 4 Strategies I Used to Bill My First $10,000 Month as a Freelance Voice Actor

In this episode, I’m getting personal and sharing with you the strategies I’ve used to bill my first 10,000 month as a Voice Actor.If you enjoy this show or have learned something from it, would you take a minute and leave us a review o...

April 22, 2022 • Episode 26 • 7:01

Episode #25: A Behind the Scenes Look at Getting Hired and Working With Clients

In this episode, we’re taking a look at the behind-the-scenes process of getting hired for voiceover jobs and exactly what it’s like working with clients once they’ve decided you’re the best fit for their projects.If you enjoy this show ...

April 15, 2022 • Episode 25 • 6:21

Episode #24: Tips for Deciding if an Agent is Right for Your Business

In this episode, we’ll be answering a listener question from Carla. She asks:How can you become a young Voice Actor and how do you get an agent as a young VO?LINKS:

April 08, 2022 • Episode 24 • 5:12

Episode #23: Working With What You Have Until You Have More to Work With

In this episode, we'll be talking about the importance of working with what you have until you have more to work with. As well as what this looks like in your business. LINKS:

April 01, 2022 • Episode 23 • 9:40

Episode #22: Voiceover Recording Setup, Casting Sites, and Working with Clients ft. Chris Lamb

Hey, there! Welcome to the WFH Voice Actor Podcast. Whether you’re a regular listener or have recently decided to tag along with us here - thank you for joining us and we hope we can offer some tips and strategies that help you in your VO journ...

March 23, 2022 • Episode 22 • 54:00

Episode #21: What's Luck Got to Do with it? [The Other Mic]

*This episode originally aired in the fall of 2021*Welcome to our weekly segment “The Other Mic”, where my husband Jeremy and I co-host the podcast to give you some tips and insights to help you and your family navigate the wor...

March 10, 2022 • Episode 21 • 41:57

Episode #20: Demo Review #6

*This episode originally aired in the fall of 2021*This is how these reviews are organized - I’ll play the whole demo, from there we’ll go through the demo spot by spot and review. And we’ll conclude with general notes about th...

March 10, 2022 • Episode 20 • 12:04

Episode #19: Demo Review #5

*This episode originally aired in the fall of 2021*This is how we’ll organize these reviews. I’ll play the whole demo, give general notes on the demo - what I hear, what I don’t hear, etc. From there, we’ll go through the demo ...

March 10, 2022 • Episode 19 • 9:19

Episode #18: Demo Review #4

*This episode originally aired in the fall of 2021*Welcome to the Demo Review series! Where you submit your commercial demos and I’ll give my honest feedback. This is how we’ll organize these reviews. I’ll play ...

March 10, 2022 • Episode 18 • 7:11

Episode #17: Demo Review #3

*This episode was originally published in the fall of 2021*Welcome to the Demo Review series! Where you submit your commercial demos and I’ll give my honest feedback. This is how we’ll organize these reviews. I’...

March 10, 2022 • Episode 17 • 7:10

Episode #16: Demo Review #2

*This episode was originally published in the fall of 2021*If you didn’t listen to last weeks’ episode, we are currently doing a Demo Review series where you submit your commercial demos and I give my honest feedback. I...

March 10, 2022 • Episode 16 • 9:00

Episode #15: Demo Review #1

*This episode originally aired in the fall of 2021*Welcome to the first demo review podcast episode! I’m excited that all of you have been so excited to share your demos with me for some, hopefully useful feedback.<...

February 10, 2022 • Episode 15 • 10:26

Episode #14: The 5 Key Elements Every Commercial Voiceover Demo Needs

Hey, there! So, I know we’re on break but we’ve had a lot of questions from you about demo production these past few months so I wanted to hop on real quick to discuss the 5 Key Elements Every Commercial Voiceover Demo Needs, especiall...

February 10, 2022 • Episode 14 • 11:30