Scheiffer Bates: Voice Acting, YouTube & Collaboration vs Competition

Bridge The Atlantic

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This week we’re excited to welcome Welsh voice actor and impressionist Scheiffer Bates to the show. Scheiffer is a man of many voices and he’s been taking the internet by storm lately with his Game of Thrones and The Walking Dead impression videos going viral, to name just a few. He’s racked up over 4 million views and 60,000 subscribers on YouTube and recently appeared on the Jimmy Kimmel show! We hear all about the advice he would offer to fellow voice actors, the importance of treating your audience well, and Stewie Griffin makes a surprise appearance...Highlights:Scheiffer shares that he would like to progress into voice acting for video gamesWe hear how Scheiffer found out he was good at impressions and how he got startedScheiffer tells us how he fell in love with listening to, and learning how, people talkRoss shines light on how terrible Marcio’s attempt at a Scottish accent isScheiffer wants to hear us doing a Welsh accent, and Ross gives it a shotWe hear about the pilot for Scheiffer’s E4 show “iCon” and how the idea was bornDon’t be discouraged - some of the greatest actors had to wait 10 or 15 years to get their first big roleWe hear about Scheiffer’s experience on the Jimmy Kimmel show and how it was perfect timing“There is nothing more unattractive than someone who isn’t grateful or humble” - Marcio Novelli, 2016We talk about how Scheiffer handled some controversy around a recent Britain’s Got Talent contestantWe talk about the collaboration vs competition approach, and how it benefits everyone involvedRather than tearing other people down, we have to show support to others“I shake the hand of everyone on set - you’ve got to be nice to everyone” - Scheiffer Bates, 2016“There is no excuse for NOT bringing other people up” - Scheiffer Bates, 2016We talk about how some of the most successful people we know are the people who treat others wellAdvice:Learn how to deal with rejection and keep pushing on throughIf you want to do some like voice acting, you have to dedicate a lot of time“It can’t just be a full time job, it has to be a full time obsession” - Scheiffer Bates, 2016“Helping others succeed doesn’t take anything away from your own success” - Marcio Novelli, 2016In building a fanbase on YouTube, you need to brand yourself correctlyFind your niche and socialise with your audienceBe loyal to your fans, and show appreciation sincerely“Look after your fans because your fans will look after you” - Scheiffer Bates, 2016Guest Links:- YouTube: /scheifferbates- Twitter: @scheifferbates- Instagram: @scheifferbates- Facebook: /scheiffer.batesSponsors:- Chris Keaton @ Chris Keaton Presents (http://chriskeaton.com)- Christine Infanger @ Thirty Roses (http://thirtyroses.com)- The Rock/Star Advocate (http://therockstaradvocate.com)- Buck Naked Soap Company (http://bucknakedsoapcompany.com)More:For more episodes, visit http://bridge-the-atlantic.comFollow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/bridge_atlanticSubscribe on iTunes: http://bridge-the-atlantic.com/itunesSupport us on Patreon: http://patreon.com/bridgetheatlantic

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