Finding Your Voice: Career Tips for Success in Voice Over with Nate Begle

Work From Your Happy Place with Belinda Ellsworth

In this episode of Work From Your Happy Place, we have Nate Begle, a seasoned voice over professional, to the show. Nate emphasizes the importance of research and doing thorough background checks when pursuing a career in voice over. He suggests finding a passion and focusing on a specific genre within voice over, as well as taking acting and improv classes to develop skills and understanding of the industry.
Nate shares his journey from puppetry to voice over, discussing the similarities between the two in terms of bringing stories and characters to life. He offers guidance and recommendations for coaches and contacts within the voice over industry. Nate also highlights the importance of building technical knowledge, such as recording and audio editing, especially in the current work-from-home trend.
Tune in to this episode to learn more about Nate's fascinating journey, the power of puppetry and voice over in capturing imaginations, and the importance of connecting with your audience. Don't miss out on valuable tips and inspiration for pursuing your passion and finding your happy place in the world of work.
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Key Learnings :
[00:09:52] Library research led to a passion for puppetry.
[00:18:39] Interview show with puppet reenactments and voice-over.
[00:30:34] Puppet show brings joy, and connection with kids.
[00:35:23] Social media is key for connecting with fans and audiences, especially in the arts. The editor also emphasizes the importance of individual journeys and avoiding comparison.
[00:46:35] Voice-over work is freeing and allows actors to portray a variety of characters. Audiobooks are a challenging yet joyful part of the industry. Many people underestimate the hard work and skill required for voice-over and puppetry. Instant gratification culture hinders understanding of the effort involved.
[00:53:53] Research and focus are essential for success in voice-over. Find your passion and seek guidance from experienced professionals. There is a lot of information available but be prepared for a learning curve and the need to develop technical skills. Don't get discouraged and reach out for advice.
About the Guest :
Nate is a seasoned VO professional with over 20 years of experience in the entertainment industry. His passion has always been bringing stories, characters, and words to LIFE!
With a diverse portfolio that includes national commercials for major brands like Taco Bell, Verizon, and Xbox, as well as countless animation, video game, ADR, and dubbing projects, Nate has the skills and experience to make any project connect with it’s audience. He has also lent his vast array of voices and characterizations to over 30 audiobooks (and counting), working with top authors like James Patterson and Claudia Gray.
But Nate's expertise doesn't stop there - he's also a trained stage, film, and television actor and puppeteer, having worked with industry giants like The Jim Henson Company, Sesame Street, and The Walt Disney Company. He has the unique perspective and skills to breathe life into the words of any medium. Plus, as the owner of Begle Booth Studios, a recording studio specializing in audio production for film, television, and all digital platforms, Nate can double as an expert audio engineer as well and assist with any post-production needs.
Incomparable range, extreme versatility, engaging tonality - Nate is your go-to, for the voice(s) you need.
How to connect Nate Begle:
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nate-begle-785155bb/
Website: https://www.natebegle.com/
About the Host:
Belinda Ellsworth is a Speaker, Trainer, Best-Selling Author, and Podcaster
She has been a professional speaker, mover, and shaker for more than 25 years. Having built three successful companies, she has helped thousands of entrepreneurs make better decisions, create successful systems, and build business strategies using her "Four Pillars of Success" system.
Belinda has always had a passion and zest for life with the skill for turning dreams into reality.
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