Join us in this episode of For Badass Entrepreneurs ONLY! as we talk with Scott Mosenson, a professional voiceover artist with over 30 years of experience. Scott has worked on major campaigns for brands like Toyota, Mazda, Budweiser, and Goldfish Crackers. He shares his journey into the voiceover industry, challenges, and unique spiritual approach to achieving success. Learn valuable tips on how to break into voiceover work, improve your craft, and monetize your talent. Scott’s insights are a must-listen for anyone looking to use their voice to build a successful career.
Five Badass Q&As
Q1: What does it take to break into the voiceover industry?
A1: Technology has made it easier but also brings challenges from celebrity competition and nonunion talent undercutting prices.
Q2: How did Scott get his first big break in voiceover?
A2: Scott capitalized on a misdirected message, confidently auditioned over the phone, and landed a national 7-Eleven campaign by taking bold, immediate action.
Q3: What are common mistakes newcomers make in voiceover work?
A3: Newcomers often need more self-awareness or have too much, hindering their ability to adjust their delivery based on direction.
Q4: How has the voiceover industry changed over the years?
A4: The industry has shifted from union-dominated to more non-union work, with technology enabling more accessible entry and increasing competition.
Q5: What is Scott’s spiritual approach to achieving goals?
A5: Scott believes in envisioning success in detail, taking action, releasing attachment to outcomes, and trusting a higher power to guide results.
Five Badass Quotes
1. The first step is to get started; it doesn’t have to be perfect.
2. There’s room for everyone in your little niche.
3. Most decisions are reversible.
4. It’s more important to be encouraging than to overload with information.
5. Everything you want is on the other side of fear.
Five Badass Takeaways
1. Starting a podcast is easier than it seems.
2. There’s always room for new voices in podcasting.
3. Focus on content quality, not just equipment.
4. Consistent posting and promotion are crucial to podcast growth.
5. Encouragement and action are vital to overcoming fear and achieving success.
Contact Info
Scott Mosenson: cozmosy1@gmail.com
Chapters
0:51 Introduction and welcome
2:13 Overcoming podcasting fears
4:15 Tackling podcasting challenges
5:33 Addressing common fears
6:08 Initial struggles in podcasting
8:17 Streamlining the podcasting process
10:01 Finding podcast editors
12:23 Robert’s podcasting service
14:31 Marketing yourself through a podcast
17:38 Promoting yourself through followup
19:23 Preparing for podcast interviews
24:23 Deciding on your audience
29:59 Final thoughts and encouragement
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