Demos!

Demos. A good one could book you a gig you didn't even know existed. A bad one?

Could make it so you never book a gig at all.

Skimping out on a solid demo is the first wrong move to a successful voiceover career. And there is no shortage of people out there willing to take a couple hundred dollars from you to make a demo you may not even be properly prepared to record.

Our advice? Go to the websites of successful working VO talent and listen to their demos. Find out who made them and then research that demo producer or company. THEN, research other producers who match that style. Compare prices, read reviews, maybe even reach out to an actor to see how their experience was and if they feel they got their money's worth.

A little research will put your voiceover career on the right path and show you the value of a good demo.