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Sumeet Iyengar

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Eric Bauza

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Beau Oliver

This week, Kiff sits down with his commercial VO agents Beau Oliver (@BEAUOLIVERCESD) and Sumeet Iyengar (@SUMEETatCESD) from CESD LA to discuss how to get repped, how to read better, what to have and what not to have on your reel and just about everything you may want to know about the agent/talent relationship. Beau and Sumeet both share wonderfully candid and vital information that is sure to give anyone listening a valuable insight into the VO biz. And it's a super fun! Save it and listen twice!

This week, Kiff sits down with his commercial VO agents Beau Oliver (@BEAUOLIVERCESD) and Sumeet Iyengar (@SUMEETatCESD) from CESD LA to discuss how to get repped, how to read better, what to have and what not to have on your reel and just about everything you may want to know about the agent/talent relationship. Beau and Sumeet both share wonderfully candid and vital information that is sure to give anyone listening a valuable insight into the VO biz. And it's a super fun! Save it and listen twice!

Episode 44: "THIS IS HOW I FEEL... is that OK?" with Beau Oliver and Sumeet Iyengar

Chuck and Stacey keep the amazing information and inspiration coming in  Part 2 with respected Commercial Voiceover agent, Sumeet Iyengar, of  CESD Talent in Los Angeles. Chuck and Stacey express huge thanks and  appreciation for their VO Buzz Weekly team Matthew Gordon, Paz  Fashingbauer and Jeff Castelluccio for their continued contribution and  loyalty to the show.   Sumeet talks about CESD Talent’s process for  signing a client, reasons why clients are asked to leave the agency and  his definition of the ideal client/agent relationship. He answers a few  viewer questions about agency referrals and how he likes clients to  handle when they get the same copy from different agents.   He  speaks to some common missteps talent make in their audition reads like  focusing too much on the sound and why it’s challenging for actors to be  real when they get in front of a microphone. He offers some valuable  tips for self-direction from making strong choices to not doing too many  takes.   Sumeet speaks to some of the changes he’s seen in the  industry over the years and answers what the most gratifying things are  for him as an agent. Find out how CESD Talent stays on top of the trends  and changes with respect to online advertising, digital presence and  social media influencers.   Sumeet gives sound advice to help  people realize their voiceover dreams like taking classes and having a  demo that reflects your true essence. Chuck and Stacey express their  gratitude to Sumeet for his generosity, honesty, integrity and  friendship. Be sure to follow Sumeet on Twitter @SUMEETatCESD   Don’t  forget to subscribe to the VO Buzz Weekly YouTube Channel, download the  free VO Buzz Weekly App and get BUZZ-ed anywhere with the audio only  version of VO Buzz Weekly on iTunes.    Watch more videos and get the latest voiceover news, advice and updates on contests and giveaways at http://vobuzzweekly.com

Chuck and Stacey keep the amazing information and inspiration coming in Part 2 with respected Commercial Voiceover agent, Sumeet Iyengar, of CESD Talent in Los Angeles. Chuck and Stacey express huge thanks and appreciation for their VO Buzz Weekly team Matthew Gordon, Paz Fashingbauer and Jeff Castelluccio for their continued contribution and loyalty to the show. Sumeet talks about CESD Talent’s process for signing a client, reasons why clients are asked to leave the agency and his definition of the ideal client/agent relationship. He answers a few viewer questions about agency referrals and how he likes clients to handle when they get the same copy from different agents. He speaks to some common missteps talent make in their audition reads like focusing too much on the sound and why it’s challenging for actors to be real when they get in front of a microphone. He offers some valuable tips for self-direction from making strong choices to not doing too many takes. Sumeet speaks to some of the changes he’s seen in the industry over the years and answers what the most gratifying things are for him as an agent. Find out how CESD Talent stays on top of the trends and changes with respect to online advertising, digital presence and social media influencers. Sumeet gives sound advice to help people realize their voiceover dreams like taking classes and having a demo that reflects your true essence. Chuck and Stacey express their gratitude to Sumeet for his generosity, honesty, integrity and friendship. Be sure to follow Sumeet on Twitter @SUMEETatCESD Don’t forget to subscribe to the VO Buzz Weekly YouTube Channel, download the free VO Buzz Weekly App and get BUZZ-ed anywhere with the audio only version of VO Buzz Weekly on iTunes. Watch more videos and get the latest voiceover news, advice and updates on contests and giveaways at <a href="http://vobuzzweekly.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://vobuzzweekly.com</a>

EP 212 Sumeet Iyengar: Voiceover Agent at CESD Talent

Chuck and Stacey are fortunate to welcome top Commercial Voiceover  agent, Sumeet Iyengar, of CESD Talent in Los Angeles to the show. Sumeet  talks about his diverse background in finance and the entertainment  business, which ultimately led him to become a voiceover assistant, then  booth director and now talent agent.   Since he started at CESD in  2003, Sumeet explains how his role and job description has evolved and  offers advice for things talent should be doing once they sign with an  agent from training to following trends in the business.   Hear  things that voice actors need to know to make an agent’s life easier,  like having effective communication and demos that showcase current  styles and reads that are in high demand.   Sumeet talks about the  talent submission process for CESD Talent, how long he listens to demos,  what catches his attention and proactive things talent can do if they  don’t get signed.    He speaks to the range a commercial voice  talent should showcase on their demo and answers what he sees as the  current commercial styles and demographic demand for men and women.   Sumeet  talks about how he handles directing actors and maps out a “typical  day” in his life as an agent. Be sure to come back for Part 2 (EP 212)  with Sumeet Iyengar for even more amazing information and insights.    Don’t  forget to subscribe to our YouTube Channel, download the free VO Buzz  Weekly App and now take us with you everywhere with the audio only  version of every episode on iTunes.    Watch more videos and get the latest voiceover news, advice and updates on contests and giveaways at http://vobuzzweekly.com

Chuck and Stacey are fortunate to welcome top Commercial Voiceover agent, Sumeet Iyengar, of CESD Talent in Los Angeles to the show. Sumeet talks about his diverse background in finance and the entertainment business, which ultimately led him to become a voiceover assistant, then booth director and now talent agent. Since he started at CESD in 2003, Sumeet explains how his role and job description has evolved and offers advice for things talent should be doing once they sign with an agent from training to following trends in the business. Hear things that voice actors need to know to make an agent’s life easier, like having effective communication and demos that showcase current styles and reads that are in high demand. Sumeet talks about the talent submission process for CESD Talent, how long he listens to demos, what catches his attention and proactive things talent can do if they don’t get signed. He speaks to the range a commercial voice talent should showcase on their demo and answers what he sees as the current commercial styles and demographic demand for men and women. Sumeet talks about how he handles directing actors and maps out a “typical day” in his life as an agent. Be sure to come back for Part 2 (EP 212) with Sumeet Iyengar for even more amazing information and insights. Don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube Channel, download the free VO Buzz Weekly App and now take us with you everywhere with the audio only version of every episode on iTunes. Watch more videos and get the latest voiceover news, advice and updates on contests and giveaways at <a href="http://vobuzzweekly.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://vobuzzweekly.com</a>

EP 211 Sumeet Iyengar: Voiceover Agent at CESD Talent