The VoiceMe Podcast
The VoiceMe Podcast. Information and advice on the world of voiceover, hosted by Andrew Sutherland, founder of VoiceMe South Africa - The South African Search Directory for Voice Artists. and Related Services - www.voiceme.co.za
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Tuesday Apr 15, 2025
Tuesday Apr 15, 2025
Welcome to the VoiceMe Podcast, information and advice on the world of voiceover, presented by voiceme.co.za – The South African Search Directory for Voice Artists and Related Services. I’m Andrew Sutherland, founder of voiceme.co.za, and in this episode, I’m talking about how to take your voiceover side hustle full-time.
Topics in this episode:
Knowing when you’re ready to make the leap
Building systems to treat your VO like a business
Marketing yourself consistently (and confidently)
The mindset shifts those separate hobbyists from pros
Avoiding common mistakes that derail your growth
And a step-by-step plan to make the transition on your terms
More Info:
VoiceMe - voiceme.co.za
Profiles & Pricing - voiceme.co.za/support#pandp
Support - support@voiceme.co.za
Phone - 0861 VOICEME (0861 864 2363)
Facebook - @VoiceMeSA
Twitter - @VoiceMeSA
Instagram - @VoiceMeSA
LinkedIn - @VoiceMeSA
Tuesday Apr 01, 2025
Tuesday Apr 01, 2025
Welcome to the VoiceMe Podcast - information and advice on the world of voiceover, presented by VoiceMe.co.za - the South African search directory for voice artists and related services. I’m Andrew Sutherland, founder of VoiceMe.co.za, and in this episode I wanted to touch on the business side of this career and specifically the growth mindset you’ll need to have to enter the world of voiceover.
Topics in this episode:
Mindset Matters – Limited vs. Growth Mindsets
The BE A VO PRO Framework
More Info:
VoiceMe - voiceme.co.za
Profiles & Pricing - voiceme.co.za/support#pandp
Support - support@voiceme.co.za
Phone - 0861 VOICEME (0861 864 2363)
Facebook - @VoiceMeSA
Twitter - @VoiceMeSA
Instagram - @VoiceMeSA
LinkedIn - @VoiceMeSA
Tuesday Mar 18, 2025
Tuesday Mar 18, 2025
Welcome to the VoiceMe Podcast – information and advice on the world of voiceover, presented by VoiceMe.co.za – the South African search directory for voice artists and related services. I’m Andrew Sutherland, founder of VoiceMe.co.za, and in this episode I want to explore something a bit brainy but very useful: neuromarketing principles and how we can apply them to voiceover marketing right here in South Africa.
Topics in this episode:
Neuromarketing Principles in VO Marketing
✅ 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁: Make your rates and services appear to be a plus for your clients.
✅ 𝗔𝗳𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗜𝗹𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻: Show the prices in the smallest amounts possible.
✅ 𝗥𝘂𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝟯: Provide clear service packages to assist the decision-making process.
✅ 𝗜𝗞𝗘𝗔 𝗘𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁: Get your clients involved in the process so that they appreciate what you do even more.
✅ 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲: Use free services as a way of converting leads to paying clients.
✅ 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗘𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁: Make your standard rate look like a steal.
✅ 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗼𝘅 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗵𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲: Don’t offer too many choices with your products or services to avoid confusing your customers.
More Info:
VoiceMe - voiceme.co.za
Profiles & Pricing - voiceme.co.za/support#pandp
Support - support@voiceme.co.za
Phone - 0861 VOICEME (0861 864 2363)
Facebook - @VoiceMeSA
Twitter - @VoiceMeSA
Instagram - @VoiceMeSA
LinkedIn - @VoiceMeSA
Tuesday Mar 04, 2025
Tuesday Mar 04, 2025
Welcome to the VoiceMe Podcast, information and advice on the world of voiceover, presented by voiceme.co.za – The South African Search Directory for Voice Artists and Related Services. I’m Andrew Sutherland, founder of voiceme.co.za, and in this episode, I wanted to go into the topic of authentic casting in the world of voiceover. We’ll be looking at some fantastic guidelines from the National Association of Voice Actors (NAVA) in the USA, but we’re going to connect these principles to something a lot closer to home—the South African voiceover scene. Whether you’re a voice actor, a casting director, or just curious about why representation matters, this episode’s for you.
Topics in this episode:
The Value of Authentic Casting
Understanding Language & Identity
Writing Transparent Casting Calls
NAVA's Best Practices for Authentic Casting
https://navavoices.org/authentic-casting/best-practices-for-authentic-casting/
More Info:
VoiceMe - voiceme.co.za
Profiles & Pricing - voiceme.co.za/support#pandp
Support - support@voiceme.co.za
Phone - 0861 VOICEME (0861 864 2363)
Facebook - @VoiceMeSA
Twitter - @VoiceMeSA
Instagram - @VoiceMeSA
LinkedIn - @VoiceMeSA
Tuesday Feb 18, 2025
Tuesday Feb 18, 2025
Welcome to the VoiceMe Podcast, information and advice on the world of voiceover, presented by voiceme.co.za – The South African Search Directory for Voice Artists and Related Services. I’m Andrew Sutherland, founder of voiceme.co.za, and in this episode, I’m talking about the benefits of regular practice with a voiceover workout group.
Topics in this episode:
Benefits of VO Workout Groups
Where to find VO Workout Groups
What you need to start a VO Workout Group
South African VO Groups
SAVAA - https://www.facebook.com/groups/SAVAA
Mzansi Voice-Over People - https://www.facebook.com/groups/mzansivoiceoverpeople/
More Info:
VoiceMe - voiceme.co.za
Profiles & Pricing - voiceme.co.za/support#pandp
Support - support@voiceme.co.za
Phone - 0861 VOICEME (0861 864 2363)
Facebook - @VoiceMeSA
Twitter - @VoiceMeSA
Instagram - @VoiceMeSA
Threads - @VoiceMeSA
LinkedIn - @VoiceMeSA
Tuesday Feb 04, 2025
Tuesday Feb 04, 2025
Welcome to the VoiceMe Podcast, information and advice on the world of voiceover, presented by voiceme.co.za – The South African Search Directory for Voice Artists and Related Services. I’m Andrew Sutherland, founder of voiceme.co.za, and today we're diving into a topic that's absolutely essential for both new and seasoned voice artists alike: your voiceover demo. Whether you're creating your very first demo or thinking about updating an existing one, this episode is packed with insights to help you put your best voice forward.
Topics in this episode:
Timing: When to Create or Update Your Demo
Preparation and Recording Process
Types of Voiceover Demos
When to Update Your Demo
Tips and Insights
Bigmouth Studios VO Demo Packages
More Info:
VoiceMe - voiceme.co.za
Profiles & Pricing - voiceme.co.za/support#pandp
Support - support@voiceme.co.za
Phone - 0861 VOICEME (0861 864 2363)
Facebook - @VoiceMeSA
Twitter - @VoiceMeSA
Instagram - @VoiceMeSA
Threads - @VoiceMeSA
LinkedIn - @VoiceMeSA
Tuesday Jan 21, 2025
Tuesday Jan 21, 2025
Welcome to the VoiceMe Podcast - information and advice on the world of voiceover, presented by voiceme.co.za, the South African search directory for voice artists and related services. I’m Andrew Sutherland, founder of VoiceMe.co.za, and in this episode, I’m diving into some fascinating insights from VoiceMe's 2024 search data.
Topics in this episode:
VoiceMe 2024 Stats
Voiceover Trends for 2025
More Info:
VoiceMe - voiceme.co.za
Profiles & Pricing - voiceme.co.za/support#pandp
Support - support@voiceme.co.za
Phone - 0861 VOICEME (0861 864 2363)
Whatsapp - Andrew Sutherland (Bigmouth Studios & VoiceMe)
Facebook - @VoiceMeSA
Twitter - @VoiceMeSA
Instagram - @VoiceMeSA
Threads - @VoiceMeSA
LinkedIn - @VoiceMeSA
Tuesday Jan 07, 2025
Tuesday Jan 07, 2025
Welcome to the VoiceMe Podcast—information and advice on the world of voiceover, presented by voiceme.co.za, the South African search directory for voice artists and related services. I’m Andrew Sutherland, founder of VoiceMe.co.za, and today, we’re diving into a transformative concept that’s all about mindset.
Topics in this episode:
Mindset Shifts in your VO Business
More Info:
VoiceMe - voiceme.co.za
Profiles & Pricing - voiceme.co.za/support#pandp
Support - support@voiceme.co.za
Phone - 0861 VOICEME (0861 864 2363)
Whatsapp - Andrew Sutherland (Bigmouth Studios & VoiceMe)
Facebook - @VoiceMeSA
Twitter - @VoiceMeSA
Instagram - @VoiceMeSA
Threads - @VoiceMeSA
LinkedIn - @VoiceMeSA
Wednesday Jul 17, 2024
Wednesday Jul 17, 2024
Welcome to the VoiceMe Podcast, Information and advice on the world of voiceover, presented by voiceme.co.za - The South African Search Directory for Voice Artists and Related Services. I’m Andrew Sutherland, founder of voiceme.co.za, and in this episode, I’m talking about training as a voiceover artist, rates, and quoting for projects with Lutho John.
Lutho John
https://luthojohn.voiceme.co.za/
https://www.instagram.com/luthojohn/
https://www.osmtalent.com/artist/lutho-john/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/luthojohn/
More Info:
VoiceMe - voiceme.co.za
Profiles & Pricing - voiceme.co.za/support#pandp
Support - support@voiceme.co.za
Phone - 0861 VOICEME (0861 864 2363)
Whatsapp - Andrew Sutherland (Bigmouth Studios & VoiceMe)
Facebook - @VoiceMeSA
Twitter - @VoiceMeSA
Instagram - @VoiceMeSA
Threads - @VoiceMeSA
LinkedIn - @VoiceMeSA
Monday Jul 01, 2024
Monday Jul 01, 2024
Welcome to the VoiceMe Podcast, information and advice on the world of voiceover, presented by voiceme.co.za - The South African Search Directory for Voice Artists and Related Services. I’m Andrew Sutherland, founder of voiceme.co.za, and in this episode, I’m talking about whether or not you are really ready to start a career in voiceover.
Topics in this episode:
8 Essential Areas To Determine Your Readiness For A Voiceover Career
Websites and Groups mentioned in this episode:
saguildofactors.co.za
facebook.com/groups/SAVAA
facebook.com/groups/mzansivoiceoverpeople
More Info:
VoiceMe - voiceme.co.za
Profiles & Pricing - voiceme.co.za/support#pandp
Support - support@voiceme.co.za
Phone - 0861 VOICEME (0861 864 2363)
Whatsapp - Andrew Sutherland (Bigmouth Studios & VoiceMe)
Facebook - @VoiceMeSA
Twitter - @VoiceMeSA
Instagram - @VoiceMeSA
Threads - @VoiceMeSA
LinkedIn - @VoiceMeSA