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Trying out the VO side of the business

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moster426

OK folks, need a little bit of advice and help if possible. Been out of radio for about 5 years now and have decided to get into the VO business. Been sending out demos and emails everywhere and have had a coupld of bites. Looking to really kick in the marketing. Any suggestions? Any help would be appreciated. BTW, my service is for voice only. Thanks.
 
I would think that Networking, Networking, Networking would be your biggest task. Setting up a website is a given. I have been told though that with the multitude of out of work broadcasters out there, it's hard to start and keep a VO business open because they are all doing the same thing. Good Luck!! ;D
 
Get in line behind the thousands of aspiring VO producers who HAVE been in the business the past five years. Unless you have major contacts at the agencies that don't have a file a mile long of VO wannabes, it's a waste of time.

I assume you wanted HONEST opinions? If not, disregard this post.
 
Radioho thank you for your insight and perspective. I understand this is going to me a tough undertaking, but it is all about survival at this point. I feel as though I have something to offer and just can't give up that easy. It is all about taking care of my family and meeting my financial obligations. My studio is already set up and ready to go, so might as well make some money with it. The reason for my post was to find out new ways of marketing this type of service to the current generation of people shopping for voice talent. Where do they look, what are they looking for and things of that nature. When you are in radio, finding business is easy because basically it comes to you. Now it is hunting time. Besides, being out of the business for 5 years, locally, has not hurt me that much. After all of that time, people still recognize me because of my voice and I was only on the air here for a couple of years. Was just looking for new ideas on marketing. Thanks for the time folks.
 
The big vo money goes to people like Kiefer Sutherland, Jeff Bridges and Morgan Freeman. Of course to get it they first had to become very famous tv/movie actors first.
 
Locally, I hear the same few voices used over and over, especially Jennie Devoe, and the guy who does Milto Cleaners and Indianapolis Downtown Inc. Don't know his name. How do these same people keep getting used so much? They're both good, but come on! Sounds like a "who you know" situation.
 
badstevie said:
They're both good, but come on! Sounds like a "who you know" situation.
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DING DING DING! Because there's more to it than a great voice. Lots of great voices and talent out there, but comfort and confidence (and who you know in the first place) means everything. Because honestly, there's a huge gap between bad and great. Just about anyone that can speak has a chance at sounding 'good enough.' But how do you get the job? It's all who you know in the position of hiring.
 
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