Part One: Meet Josh Nelson, from Manhattan, Kansas, was a youth pastor for 20 years and has recently switched to working with adults and helping develop communities. He also does public address announcements at local high school and college sports. Josh works with Susan on an Audiobook script and Susan provides guidance on how to develop a voice for the narrator by building a character around the narrator that is a part of the story.  Part Two: Meet Salena Metreger, marketing assistant at The Great Voice Company and Podcast Producer. Salena is an emerging voice talent that spent 17 years in the manufacturing industry before leaving to pursue voice over full time. She has trained in voice over and has spent the last few years building a business through self-promotion, networking, pay-to-play sites and more as well as work with Susan at The Great Voice Company. Listen as Susan and Salena walk through the steps and different avenues voice over artists can do to audition, practice, and build a resume.    Takeaways Creating a backstory enhances the depth of audiobook narration. Let the story drive the voice choice for Narration Emerging talents can find opportunities through pay-to-play platforms. Feedback from peers and mentors is invaluable for growth. Networking is essential for building a successful voiceover career. Self-promotion and reaching out to connections can lead to new opportunities. Building momentum in the voiceover industry takes time and consistent effort. If you enjoy the Great Voice Podcast, please Like, Comment, and Rate Us on your favorite podcast platform. It really helps us out!  Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Josh Nelson 06:06 Building a Backstory for Effective Narration 10:33 Exploring Voice Choices for Narration 17:54 Navigating Pay-to-Play Platforms 24:04 Feedback and Growth in Voiceover 26:53 The Importance of Networking and Self-Promotion 36:05 Building Momentum in Voice Over Hosted - Susan Berkley Producer - Salena Metreger  Music by Darrin Fossella  Show Opener by Terri Dien Segue to Sponsor by David Brower This episode is sponsored by Less Annoying CRM. Go to https://greatvoice.com/crm for an exclusive deal for the Great Voice Podcast listeners.