SummaryIn this engaging conversation, Tim H. Dixon shares his journey from Edmonton to Vancouver Island, his experiences in audiobook narration, and the impact of COVID on the industry. He discusses his personal life, including reconnecting with his college sweetheart, and the importance of branding in voiceover work. Tim also delves into the nuances of maintaining focus during long recording sessions and his transition from working with major publishers to independent authors. In this conversation, Jim Tracy and Tim H. Dixon delve into the intricacies of audiobook narration, discussing the challenges and techniques involved in bringing both nonfiction and fiction works to life. Tim shares his experiences and preferences in narration, emphasizing the importance of character development and the growing popularity of audiobooks in the publishing industry. The discussion also touches on personal reading preferences and the influence of Family on Tim’s journey as a narrator.
Jim Tracy is one of the highest demand influencers, podcasters and speakers on workplace culture in North America. His extraordinary life combines real life CEO experience with candid stories about adversity, resilience and team building. Having spent decades at the helm of multi-generational organizations, he understands the challenges of rolling out teams in a dynamic and changing marketplace. A client named him “The Curator of Culture”!
Jim is not just a successful bootstrapping CEO, he is a Keynote Speaker, Best Selling Author, acclaimed podcaster, jet pilot, Grampion to 16 grandkids and award-winning business person. Jim was inducted into the Wireless History Foundation's Wireless Hall of Fame, awarded the prestigious Bill Carlson Lifetime Service Award from NATE, and recently named a Business ICON of Idaho.
Jim has founded, built, scaled, bought and sold multiple businesses. He has testified before the United States House of Representatives. Tracy has been trained by F-15 fighter pilots and continues to fly an Eclipse 500 jet. He has completed over four hundred podcasts and authored three books. Jim has been married to his dream girl Sarah for 45 years.
