014: Guest Bill DeWees - Conversational Reads, Silence between Phrases, Consistent Marketing Plans

On Episode 014, Guest Co-Host Bill DeWees joins the show to discuss Marketing, Conversational Read Styles, having silence between phrases in a read, and developing a consistent plan for marketing your business. Bill is a professional VO Talent who has voiced projects for clients including Chevrolet, Dell, Best Buy, Exxon Mobil, and many more. Bill is also a VO Coach and Demo Producer and offers great free resources for VO Talent in addition to premium offerings.

Timestamps

01:18 - Interview with Bill DeWees

24:24 - Performance Question:

What are some tips for delivering a great “Conversational” read?

29:29 - Audio Question:

Is dead silence between words or phrases frowned upon, when music is going to be added to the read? Gating would sound unnatural on an audiobook, but what about on a mix?

31:38 - Business Question:

How can I develop a consistent marketing plan for my VO Business, what would such a plan include or look like?