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 Sep 16, 2025
Tuesday Sep 16, 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 stepping into a perspective that voice artists don’t often get to hear — the client’s.
Topics in this episode:• Why clients use abstract language when giving notes• What they actually care about (it’s simpler than you think)• How to translate vague direction into actionable performance• Ways to manage contradictory feedback from multiple stakeholders• Practical strategies to become a “translator” clients trust
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
LinkedIn - @VoiceMeSA
Tuesday Sep 02, 2025
Tuesday Sep 02, 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, we’re diving into a topic that could change the way you think about finding work - Marketing Outside the VO Bubble.
Topics in this episode:
Why the VO bubble is so crowded, and how to stand out by stepping outside it.
Which industries are ripe for voiceover work (and often overlooked).
How to reframe your marketing so it speaks your client’s language, not just VO jargon.
Practical strategies: partnerships, case studies, and cold outreach that works.
The challenges of educating first-time clients, and how to turn them into loyal, repeat business relationships.
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
LinkedIn - @VoiceMeSA
Tuesday Aug 19, 2025
Tuesday Aug 19, 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 talking about one of the most powerful tools in your entire voiceover career — your demo.
Topics in this episode:
What a Demo Is (and Isn’t)
Booking Scenarios from Specific Demos
How to craft your demo like a powerful sales tool
The pros and cons of a single multi-clip reel vs individual clips
Tips for Updating and Refining Your Demo Over Time
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
LinkedIn - @VoiceMeSA
Tuesday Aug 05, 2025
Tuesday Aug 05, 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 and in this episode we’re going to dig into one of the most valuable skills you can learn as a voice artist: building repeat clients.
Topics in this episode:
Why repeat clients are such a game changer
The five essential client retention behaviours that lead to repeat business
Simple daily routines and habits that can help you establish trust and loyalty
Common mistakes that make clients disappear
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
LinkedIn - @VoiceMeSA
Tuesday Jul 22, 2025
Tuesday Jul 22, 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, and today we’re going to talk about something that tends to make even seasoned voice artists squirm: cold outreach.
Topics in this episode:
Cold Outreach Strategies
Crafting Relevant Messages
Following Up with Leads
Related VoiceMe Podcast Episodes
https://voiceme.podbean.com/e/episode-006-getting-vo-work-marketing/
https://voiceme.podbean.com/e/episode-011-features-and-benefits-in-voiceover-marketing/
https://voiceme.podbean.com/e/episode-012-how-to-slide-into-your-client-s-inbox/
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
LinkedIn - @VoiceMeSA
Tuesday Jul 08, 2025
Tuesday Jul 08, 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, and today we’re tackling something raw, real, and deeply human: burnout.
Topics in this episode:
Creative burnout and how to reset
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
LinkedIn - @VoiceMeSA
Tuesday Jun 24, 2025
Tuesday Jun 24, 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 talk about one of the most urgent and critical issues facing the creative industry in South Africa today: the rights of actors and performers, and the complex, ongoing fight to secure fair treatment, legal protections, and sustainable careers in this space.
Topics in this episode:
Why SAGA is crucial for industry reform
The real threat of AI to voice and performance work
What the 2025 Competition Commission exemption means for rate recommendations
Horrific real-world examples of performer exploitation
And most importantly: what you can do today to create change
Links:
SAGA Website - https://www.saguildofactors.co.za/
SAGA on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/saguildofactors/
SAGA on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/southafricanguildofactors/
SAGA on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/saguildofactors/
SAGA on X - https://x.com/SAGActors
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
LinkedIn - @VoiceMeSA
Tuesday Jun 10, 2025
Tuesday Jun 10, 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 and in this episode and today we’re exploring not just how to read a script, but how to solve it — like a director, analyst, or emotional interpreter.
Topics in this episode:
A 5-step process to uncover subtext and emotional purpose
How to direct yourself with intent (even when no one else is)
Real examples of adapting the same line for different genres
Methods to sharpen interpretive skill
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
LinkedIn - @VoiceMeSA
Tuesday May 27, 2025
Tuesday May 27, 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 a subject that’s has been unsettling for a lot of us – the rise of AI in the voiceover industry, and what it means for human voice artists like you and me.
Topics in this episode:
What AI voice technology can and can’t do
Why clients still prefer human voice artists
Real-world examples of AI voice limitations
The role of emotion, nuance, and improvisation in VO
Ethical concerns around AI training and voice cloning
Contract red flags to watch out for
How to protect your voice rights
Ways to stay relevant and future-proof your VO career
Embracing your uniqueness and adding more value
Building community and advocating for ethical standards
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 May 13, 2025
Tuesday May 13, 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 my guest is Sinemivuyo Mpulu. A South African voice artist, radio and TV host, and the founder of The Voiceover Factory, one of the country’s largest voiceover training communities and creative force behind SA's first Voiceover Awards.
We Spoke about:
His early love for performance and finding his voice through dramatic arts
The need for a local voiceover community and how The Voiceover Factory became that home
His viral “TikTok Billing” series and what it taught him about showing up online
The SA Voiceover Awards launching this October—and why they matter so much for our industry
Links:
https://www.savoiceoverawards.co.za/
https://www.instagram.com/thevofactory/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-voiceover-factory/
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