In this episode, Jen invites voice branding expert Vaughn Fahie to explore the importance of using one's voice to connect with audiences, especially for authors considering producing audiobooks. The conversation covers Vaughn's background as a jazz musician and how that influenced his approach to voice branding, the historical context of audiobooks tracing back to Thomas Edison's invention of the phonograph, and practical advice for authors on narrating their audiobooks. The episode emphasizes the value of authenticity in storytelling through one's voice to foster deeper connections with listeners and shares marketing strategies to promote audiobooks effectively.

Episode Highlights:

02:10 Vaughn Fahie: From Jazz Musician to Voice Brander

04:29 The Fascinating History of Audiobooks

06:42 The Power of Voice: Connecting Through Audiobooks

18:48 The Technical Side of Producing an Audiobook

26:44 Promoting Your Audiobook: Strategies for Success

Vaughn Fahie, aka The Voice Brander, is an audio and voice guru who has been involved in the world of audio engineering, recording and distributing the voice of others since cassette tape. As a voice expert, audio engineer, educator and author, Vaughn Fahie expands the impact of influencers through the power of their voice. After three decades of editing and distributing out thousands of hours of others’ influential speeches, messages and lessons as well as producing 14 of his own saxophone jazz albums, Vaughn currently helps non-fiction authors, influencers and thought leaders to expand their reach and monetize their Voice through audiobooks and social audio platforms such as podcasts and Clubhouse. Vaughn was also a caregiver for his mother who had stroke induced dementia and hosts a podcast for caregivers called Caregiverslike.us.

Connect with Vaughn:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vaughnthevoicebrander

IG:@vaughnfahie

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Dominate the Game Audiobook Chapter "The Introduction":

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Move the Ball Audiobook Chapter "Drop the Dead Weight": https://www.jenniferagarrett.com/podcast/episode/2922c607/move-the-ball-audiobook-drop-the-dead-weig...

Move the Ball Audiobook Chapter "MAD PRIDE & Mental Toughess" https://www.jenniferagarrett.com/podcast/episode/bbb103ce/mental-toughness-a-secret-of-mad-pride

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