My Most HONEST, BLUNT ADVICE for Voice Actors (& Grown Ups)

VO Pro: The Business of Voiceover and Voice Acting

We need to talk. Whenever a conversation starts with that sentence, you know it’s going to be uncomfortable. But you need to hear this and I need to say it. I say it with love and kindness, but it’s going to be real, honest, and direct. Blunt, even.

Voice actors, I talk to dozens of you every week. I ask you straight up what’s holding you back in your voice over career.

Here are the Top 5 most common answers I get: Procrastination. Time management. Shiny object syndrome. Perfectionism. Distraction.

Sense a theme?

Takeaways: Procrastination, time management, shiny object syndrome, perfectionism, and distraction are common challenges faced by voice actors.

Effective time and attention management are crucial for success in the voice acting industry.

Voice actors need to take control of their lives, make disciplined choices, and eliminate excuses.

Prioritizing and focusing on the most important tasks and goals is essential.

Participating in the voice acting community and supporting each other can lead to a stronger industry.

Chapters: 00:00 Identifying the Challenges 02:26 Taking Control of Your Life and Business 03:55 Embracing the Hard Work 06:51 Effective Time and Attention Management 08:14 Building a Strong Voice Acting Community

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