You're listening to Voice Acting Mastery episode number 75.

Welcome to the Voice Acting Mastery podcast with Crispin Freeman.

Voiceactingmastery.com is your place to learn both the skills and the mindset you need to become a professional voice actor, even if you're just getting started.

In each episode of this podcast, you'll discover valuable tips, tricks and insider information

to help you portray characters in animation, video games and beyond.

And now here's your host, voice actor Crispin Freeman.

Hi there, my name is Crispin Freeman, and I'll be your guide through the world of voice acting.

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In the previous episode, I discussed at length how important it is to develop a public persona

in order to interact more fruitfully with the public and with fandom.

I described your public persona as the face you show to the public, to your fans, to the press,

to anyone outside of your intimate circle of family or friends.

Such a persona is not only useful to help you maintain a gracious and respectful relationship with fandom,

but can also serve as emotional armor when you feel the need to protect yourself from public criticism.

How you design your public persona depends on your own artistic values,

and also on the brand you choose to build as an industry professional.

The concept of branding oneself as a voice actor can be confusing,

especially when you're just starting out.

So in this episode, I'd like to share some tips on how to approach the subject.

Having a solid grasp of your own brand can not only help you decide how your public persona will behave,

it can also shape your marketing, your overall business strategy, and your personal interactions with fellow industry professionals.

Building a strong, positive brand, and then staying true

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