<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><oembed><type>video</type><version>1.0</version><html>&lt;iframe src=&quot;https://www.loom.com/embed/a82412ac75db4d3d926ad4c02d65e331&quot; frameborder=&quot;0&quot; width=&quot;1792&quot; height=&quot;1344&quot; webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen allowfullscreen&gt;&lt;/iframe&gt;</html><height>1344</height><width>1792</width><provider_name>Loom</provider_name><provider_url>https://www.loom.com</provider_url><thumbnail_height>1344</thumbnail_height><thumbnail_width>1792</thumbnail_width><thumbnail_url>https://cdn.loom.com/sessions/thumbnails/a82412ac75db4d3d926ad4c02d65e331-058d7abd85c441cb.gif</thumbnail_url><duration>8139.08</duration><title>August 2026 Office Hours</title><description>The August Office Hours discussion centered on audiobook work, monetization, and next steps for voiceover creators. Members share wins including finishing a 450 page audiobook, gaining multiple ACX opportunities, booking studio upgrades, and launching new channels such as a sleep audiobook channel. A major decision point is whether to invest in fiction and accent audiobook training, with discussion on ROI, boundaries, and how accents and character differentiation affect timelines and confidence. The group also brainstorms Squarespace product and download options versus platforms like podcasting and sponsorships, and advises staying on ACX for messaging to avoid scams.</description></oembed>