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Episode Synopsis
If you’ve been sending in auditions and hearing nothing but crickets, this episode is for you.
Veteran casting director Mary Lynn Wissner joins Marc Scott to break down what casting pros are really listening for—and what causes them to hit delete in the first five seconds.
Mary Lynn has spent more than three decades casting voice over talent for top brands like Disney, DreamWorks, Hallmark Channel, HGTV, and History Channel.
In this conversation, she shares audition red flags, commercial trends, and the new rules of self-direction in a world shaped by TikTok, influencers, and even AI.
You’ll learn:
What makes or breaks an audition
Why a pretty voice isn’t enough anymore
How acting and “pre-life” bring authenticity
What casting directors actually control
The growing impact of UGC on reads
Advice for VO talent with a radio background
CONNECT WITH MARY LYNN WISSNER
🖱️ Mary Lynn Wissner Website - https://voicesvoicecasting.com
🖱️ VO Pros - https://thevopros.com
🖱️ Voices Voice Casting on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/voicesvoicecasting
🖱️ Marc Scott on YouTube - https://youtube.com/@MarcScottVO
🖱️ VOpreneur® on YouTube - https://youtube.com/@vopreneur
RESOURCES FOR VOICE ACTORS
* Voice Over Marketing Playbook
➡️ Visit https://voiceovermarketingplaybook.com
* 10 Common Marketing Mistakes VO's Make
➡️ Visit https://vopreneur.com/10mistakes
* Get an instant $25 credit when you sign up for VoiceZam
➡️ Visit https://voicezam.com/marcscott
* For voice over services:
➡️ Visit https://marcscottvoiceover.com
* Want VOpreneur Swag?
➡️ Visit https://teespring.com/stores/vopreneur
* Join the VOpreneur Facebook Group
➡️ Visit https://facebook.com/groups/vopreneur
If you need guidance with your voice over business or learning how to more effectively market, I can help. Book a 15 minute free consultation with me to discuss your specific needs. https://vopreneur.com/free
Veteran casting director Mary Lynn Wissner joins Marc Scott to break down what casting pros are really listening for—and what causes them to hit delete in the first five seconds.
Mary Lynn has spent more than three decades casting voice over talent for top brands like Disney, DreamWorks, Hallmark Channel, HGTV, and History Channel.
In this conversation, she shares audition red flags, commercial trends, and the new rules of self-direction in a world shaped by TikTok, influencers, and even AI.
You’ll learn:
What makes or breaks an audition
Why a pretty voice isn’t enough anymore
How acting and “pre-life” bring authenticity
What casting directors actually control
The growing impact of UGC on reads
Advice for VO talent with a radio background
CONNECT WITH MARY LYNN WISSNER
🖱️ Mary Lynn Wissner Website - https://voicesvoicecasting.com
🖱️ VO Pros - https://thevopros.com
🖱️ Voices Voice Casting on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/voicesvoicecasting
🖱️ Marc Scott on YouTube - https://youtube.com/@MarcScottVO
🖱️ VOpreneur® on YouTube - https://youtube.com/@vopreneur
RESOURCES FOR VOICE ACTORS
* Voice Over Marketing Playbook
➡️ Visit https://voiceovermarketingplaybook.com
* 10 Common Marketing Mistakes VO's Make
➡️ Visit https://vopreneur.com/10mistakes
* Get an instant $25 credit when you sign up for VoiceZam
➡️ Visit https://voicezam.com/marcscott
* For voice over services:
➡️ Visit https://marcscottvoiceover.com
* Want VOpreneur Swag?
➡️ Visit https://teespring.com/stores/vopreneur
* Join the VOpreneur Facebook Group
➡️ Visit https://facebook.com/groups/vopreneur
If you need guidance with your voice over business or learning how to more effectively market, I can help. Book a 15 minute free consultation with me to discuss your specific needs. https://vopreneur.com/free
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