The VO Pro Blog

Are you losing faith after another batch of ignored auditions or no thanks emails? Even elite, full-time voice actors face rejection 95% of the time. But rejection isn’t a sign to quit. It’s a sign you’re on the right path?

In this post, I break down harsh realities of the voice over industry and share practical strategies to flip every no into an advantage. Learn why overnight success stories are myths, why silence is the norm, not the exception) and how to transform rejection into your secret weapon for building a thriving full-time VO career.

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“Local voice over work is a myth. If you’re not in Hollywood or New York, you might as well quit now.”

That’s what they told me, and yeah, 25 years ago it was true and it nearly sidelined my career before it really began.

But here’s the present-day reality: nearly everything you think you think about finding local VO work is dead wrong and if you buy into these myths, you’re condemning yourself to a life of lowball side gigs, burnout, and what-ifs.

Let’s destroy these 5 myths, because full-time voice work is possible, and help you learn what actually moves the needle.

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Think there are no voice over gigs outside casting sites and LA studios? Think again. Your next voice over job could be waiting right in your own backyard and your competition is probably overlooking it.

Ready to discover the overlooked goldmine of local voice over jobs? In this power-packed post, we break through the myths and show you exactly how part-time voice actors are going full-time by tapping into opportunities hiding in local businesses, theaters, schools, and more.

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Voice actors love to blame outside forces for slow business, but the truth is most barriers are internal. In my latest post, I break down the nine everyday ways working talent sabotage their own careers and exactly how you can stop the cycle.

From mind traps and perfectionism to marketing avoidance and decision paralysis, this is not another pep talk. It’s a blunt map for building a real, sustainable business.

Ready to move from maybe someday to booking consistently? See which patterns are actually holding you back and what to do about it.

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Top-earning, fully booked voice actors aren’t neccessarily more gifted than you. They just have better systems.

In this exclusive deep-dive, discover the 7 essential business systems every ambitious voice actor needs to escape the feast-or-famine cycle and build a sustainable, full-time career.

You’ll get the real-world frameworks, marketing strategies, client acquisition workflows, productivity hacks, and more that separate struggling freelancers from thriving pros.

If you’re tired of second-guessing your rates, scrambling for leads, or feeling like “just a creative,” this guide holds the game-changing blueprint you’ve been searching for.

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If you’re trained for professional voiceover, STOP accepting bullshit rates. You’re not an amateur. So why are you letting people treat you like one?

Here’s the truth most newcomers never hear: Being new does not mean working for scraps.

It means being new to the business of voiceover, not to the practice of respecting your skill and time. This post isn’t just a voiceover pricing guide. This is your blueprint to break the cycle of self-doubt, second-guessing, and lowball offers, so you can turn that part-time hustle into a full-time, real career.

Let’s rewrite your money story one script, one client, one confident quote at a time.

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Think “cold outreach” is a soul-crushing, awkward grind? Think again.

Most voice actors and creative pros never break through to a full-time career because their inboxes, and their egos, can’t handle silence.

But what if successful client outreach isn’t about chasing, but about connecting in a way that sparks real conversations and callbacks? The old spray-and-pray email blast is dead. In today’s crowded creative marketplace, only authentic, inviting messages stand out.

And yes, you can learn how to write them.

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Are you tired of hustling for every gig, wondering if you’ll ever break free from the part-time grind? Here’s the hard truth: talent alone won’t get you consistent bookings. Most voice actors are stuck winging it, hoping for the best, but never building a business that lasts. What separates the pros from the hopefuls? Three powerful levers: Visibility, Trust, and Systems. If you’re not pulling all three, you’re leaving money, and your dream career, on the table.

In this eye-opening post, I’ll reveal why most voice actors struggle to get noticed, why clients don’t come back, and why “just working harder” is a trap. You’ll learn how these three levers work together to create a sustainable, full-time voiceover business without burning out or selling your soul.

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Don’t let confusion or industry jargon keep you from building a sustainable, thriving voice over career.

Discover the truth about buyouts, usage fees, and the real difference between a fair deal and a financial trap. If you’re ready to stop leaving money on the table and start negotiating like a pro, this is the must-read guide you’ve been waiting for.

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