4 Ways to Look Like a BEGINNER Voice Actor – DON’T DO THIS!

In the world of voice over, if you want to stand out like a sore thumb and look like a beginner there are a multitude of ways to do that.

In today’s video, I’m going to give you 4 ways to look like a voice over newbie so that you can understand how to avoid them.

And hang with me until the end, because I’m going to answer the most common question I get, “So how do I get into voice over?”

Takeaways

Maintaining a beginner's mindset is essential for growth and success in voiceover.

Avoid using the term 'aspire' when referring to yourself as a voice actor.
Invest in a professional demo that accurately represents your abilities.

Don't expect feedback on auditions; seek feedback from a coach instead.

Ask thoughtful questions and do your own research before seeking help from professionals.

Follow the seven steps provided by Paul Schmidt to start and develop a career in voiceover.

Chapters:
00:00 The Advantage of Being a Beginner
01:27 Avoid Using the Term 'Aspire'
06:01 Don't Expect Feedback on Auditions
07:27 Avoid Asking Lazy Questions
09:53 How to Get Into Voiceover

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About (Paul) Schmidt:
Paul Schmidt is a successful voice actor, community builder, and voiceover business coach.

He's also the creator of the VO Freedom Master Plan, a voiceover marketing program designed to generate consistent opportunities for voice actors to book work, and the VO Pro Community, a private, professional, global community created to meet the needs of voice actors and audiobook narrators who want to take their careers to the next level.

Paul has been a voice actor for over 25 years and full-time for the last several. He lives in beautiful Richmond, VA.