Part One: Meet Karen McCroan, a full-time teacher of 30 years looking to pivot to voiceover work. Karen discusses the challenges of teaching and her wish to retire and focus on voiceover full-time. Listen as Susan coaches Karen through a car commercial script. They explore different techniques, such as using hand gestures and visualizing a specific person, to enhance the performance. Karen’s final read knocks it out of the park - showcasing the importance of energy and connection in voiceover work. Part Two: Meet Joe Smith, a talent advisor and coach at Great Voice. Joe shares his diverse background in pastoring, law enforcement, and sports journalism. He offers valuable advice for newcomers to voiceover, including tips for setting up a home studio. Joe's insights cover essential considerations like treating the space for sound quality and using appropriate equipment. Key Takeaways: Energy and urgency are important in voiceover performances, even in softer reads. Visualizing the audience and engaging in a fake conversation can create a more personal and compelling performance. Treating the home studio space is crucial for optimal sound quality. Committing to the voiceover process and seeking coaching and training are essential for success. Starting a voiceover business is relatively inexpensive compared to other ventures.. Notable Quotes: "Treat your space, treat your space, treat your space." Chapters:  03:20 Coaching Karen on a Car Commercial Script 04:42  Energy and urgency are important in voiceover performances, even in softer reads. 15:50  Visualizing the audience and engaging in a fake conversation can create a more personal and compelling performance. 19:41 Interview with Joe Smith 32:57  Committing to the voiceover process and seeking coaching and training are essential for success. 34:55  Treating the home studio space is crucial for optimal sound quality. 37:48  Starting a voiceover business is relatively inexpensive compared to other ventures.   Hosted - Susan Berkley Producer - Salena Metreger  Music by Darrin Fossella  Show Opener by Salena Metreger This episode is sponsored by Least Annoying CRM. Go to https://greatvoice.com/crm for an exclusive deal for the Great Voice Podcast listeners.