Episode 27: An Interview With Joe Bevilacqua
Joe Bevilacqua In this episode of the Podcast I talk with Joe Bevilacqua A.K.A. “Joe-Bev” about using your voice over and production skills to create products on your own and how to profit from them....
View ArticleEpisode 28: Voice Over Thanksgiving – Being Grateful and Being Present
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...
View ArticleEpisode 29: What Does Voice Over Have in Common With Tapping a Hammer…(?)
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...
View ArticleEpisode 30: An Interview with Voice Over Talent and Coach Dave Walsh
What Do You Get When You Combine Killer VO Chops, a Marketing Background…? Voice Over Talent Dave Walsh … And a unique style of Voice Over Coaching that helps voice actors bring out their most...
View ArticleEpisode 31: An Interview With Voice Over Talent Monique Coppola
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View ArticleEpisode 32: An Interview With Voice Over Talent Marc Graue
Get Ready To Laugh While You Learn! Marc Graue 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...
View ArticleEpisode 33: An Interview With Voice Over Talent & Author Jodi Adler!
My Guest Today is The Hilariously Talented Jodie Adler – Here’s a Sample… Voice Over Talent & Author Jodi Adler What do you do—how do you cope when the world’s gone mad? Well, of course you need...
View ArticleEpisode_34: What To Do When Disaster Strikes… Are You Prepared?
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...
View ArticleEpisode 35: An Interview With Marketing Expert Andrew Lock
“Help! My Business Sucks!” “…the show has become more popular than a supermodel at a Catholic boarding school.” Andrew Lock’s Story Andrew Lock It all started with potatoes… As a kid, Andrew...
View ArticleEpisode 36: How To Make Riches In Niches {Yes… you REALLY CAN!}
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...
View ArticleEpisode_37: Living A Life Of Purpose On YOUR Terms
My Interview With Zephan Blaxberg… 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....
View ArticleEpisode 38: Will “Uber” Technology Kill Voice Over?
Click Here To Learn More About The Opportunity In This Episode This Episode is all about how technology has impacted our economy John Melley and MIKE! In The Studio – and different sectors of the...
View ArticleEpisode 39: How Common Courtesy Can Grow Your Business (Or Kill It)
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...
View ArticleEpisode 40: How To Entertain – An Interview With Gallagher the Comedian
Gallagher in the Studio with John Melley 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...
View ArticleEpisode 41: Can Drugs Help Your Voice Over Marketing?
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...
View ArticleEpisode 42: Why Voice Over People Are Special
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...
View ArticleEpisode 43: How To Create Your Own Book – And Make Money From It
VO Marketing Podcast Listener and Author Tania Sims is My Guest in this Episode! Tania Sims I have to admit it. I’m a little proud of this. VO Talent Tania Sims is a listener of this podcast and she...
View ArticleEpisode 44: An Interview With Kelley Carruthers Buttrick
Kelley Carruthers Buttrick #KB4Jeep #MyJeepStory 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...
View ArticleEpisode 45: An Interview With Kelley Carruthers Buttrick – Part 2
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...
View ArticleEpisode 46: Turning DOWN Business & Researching your Clients
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...
View ArticleEpisode 47: How To Build, Leverage and Profit from Using Systems in Your #VO...
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” John Ackley...
View ArticleEpisode 48: Rodney Saulsberry Talks Branding, Marketing and More
Rodney Saulsberry 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...
View ArticleEpisode_49: What Can the U.S. Presidential Candidates Teach Us About Criticism?
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...
View ArticleEpisode_50: Inside John’s Mind – The Lovely Ann Interviews John
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...
View ArticleEpisode_51: Voice Over Talent Erik Reynolds – Defining Your Rules of Engagement
Erik Reynolds Dives Deep on Defining His Ideal Clients and How He Works with Them Erik Reynolds Do you only work with people you want to work with? My guest Erik Reynolds has created a Voice Over...
View ArticleEpisode_52: How To Take Your #VO Gig On The Road… Permanently. An Interview...
The Mobile Voiceover Lifestyle Business! David Lisauskas and his wife Mara David Lisauskas is a full-time, “mobile” voice talent who records voiceovers for commercials from his 36 foot motorhome that...
View ArticleEpisode_53: Voiceover Talent Bill DeWees
Bill DeWees Is My Guest This Week Bill DeWees is a full-time voice over talent who lives near Chica Bill DeWees go. He has been working full-time as a voice talent since 2006. Bill’s credits include...
View ArticleEpisode_54: Is Your VO Business Evolving and My Hiatus Explained
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...
View ArticleEpisode_55 How to Overcome Obstacles & A Tribute to Dick Durante
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...
View ArticleEpisode_56: Your Voice Over Questions Answered!
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...
View ArticleEpisode_57: Happy? An Interview with Author and Voice Talent Joell Ann Jacob
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 Joell Ann...
View ArticleEpisode_58: Pay to Play… or Not?
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...
View ArticleEpisode_59: Branding, Marketing and Networking… Oh My! An Interview with...
Today We Tackle the Question: What’s the Difference Between Branding, Marketing and Networking? Karen Tiber-Leland Karen Leland is the president of Sterling Marketing Group specializing in branding and...
View ArticleEpisode_60: Why Length Matters (Your Demo) and What Coffee Cake Can Teach Us...
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...
View ArticleEpisode_61: Marketing Tips for NEW (and all) Voice Over Talent
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...
View ArticleEpisode_62: Should You Use a False Name? Marketing at Conferences and...
Can Pictures Hurt Your Voice Over Prospecting? Try the Speak Pipe App -> Over Here to the RIGHT! We discuss your questions and comments received via Our SpeakPipe Application And we answer a...
View ArticleEpisode_63: Voice Over Legend James Alburger is Our Guest
James Alburger is My Guest in Episode 63: James Alburger 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...
View ArticleEpisode_64: Don’t Be A Voice Over Scumbag
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...
View ArticleEpisode_65: How YOU Can Become a Voice Over Athlete® Too!
Why I Started The Voice Over Athlete® Wellness Club Here’s the Special Link! FIRST MONTH FREE LINK VO Athlete® Joell Jacob Joell Jacob Turns the table on me and dives deep on WHY I started the Voice...
View ArticleEpisode_66: VO Rates as a Marketing/Positioning Strategy? Yes.
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...
View ArticleEpisode_67: R.I.F. Reading is Fundamental
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? What He Said…....
View ArticleEpisode_68: True Confessions & Your Questions Answered
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...
View ArticleEpisode 69: Getting Out of a Rut, An Interview With Rob Berkley
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...
View ArticleEpisode 70: Be Careful Who You Take Advice From
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...
View ArticleEpisode_71: Why “Pay to Play” is not a Viable “Place” for Your #VO Business
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...
View ArticleEpisode_72: How Does Your Pricing Affect YOUR Work?
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...
View ArticleEpisode 73 The Trials Triumphs Fails Embarrassments and Tools for Surviving...
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...
View ArticleEpisode_074 Artificial Intelligence AI and Voice Over
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...
View ArticleEpisode 75: Lau Lapides and the New England Voice Over Summit
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...
View ArticleEpisode 76 The Membership Millionaire and Doing Good
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...
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