In May, I got to interview Carrie, a voice-over actor, for an article titled “How To Become A Voice Over Actor And Work From Anywhere.” Before this, I never considered voice acting as a career, but now I can’t stop thinking about it. It seems like an amazing option for many people!
Think about all the times you hear a recorded voice: TV commercials, animations, radio ads, video games, phone systems, audiobooks, and more. There’s definitely a high demand for voice actors.
If you’re looking for a new job or even a side hustle, voice acting might be worth exploring. It’s a great job for anyone, especially if you have a family or are planning to start one, because you can work from home and have a flexible schedule. You won’t need to spend money on commuting or childcare if you don’t want to, as you can work from home.
I love working from home, avoiding a commute, and making my own schedule, so these are all fantastic benefits of voice acting.
Here are some inspiring success stories from Voices.com:
In 2013, Paige Williams took a break from voice-over work to be a stay-at-home mom. When her child started school, she was eager to return to the industry but was nervous after being away for so long. She renewed her Premium subscription with Voices.com, and within the first week, she landed a role in a Belgian animated film. The following week, she got another project for children’s toiletries. Paige is thrilled she rejoined Voices.com and looks forward to expanding her client base.
Janna Polzin decided to join Voices.com after realizing her Music Theatre career wasn’t fulfilling anymore. She had just had a baby and wanted work that used her performing skills while allowing her to stay home with flexible hours. Despite hearing that breaking into the voice-over industry was tough, she booked her first job just over a month after her first audition on Voices.com. She now deposits money into her account almost every Friday and has voiced three video game characters, achieving one of her big goals.
Carly Diamond always dreamed of becoming a radio DJ and had a successful radio career by 2010. However, she wanted more and started auditioning for voice-over work on Voices.com. She loved getting jobs, feedback, and payment. After taking a break to raise her children, she returned to Voices.com after five years and found all her previous work still there. She quickly landed two jobs on her first day back. Carly now works from home doing what she loves and is part of an amazing team of professionals.
As you can see, voice acting can lead to great opportunities. Voices.com has excellent reviews and was founded by a passionate husband and wife team. They created this helpful voice-over marketplace to connect, hire, and pay voice talent. There are over 250,000 registered users from around the world on this platform, and more than 4,000 jobs are posted each month, with an average job completion time of just 48 hours.
So, how do you get started?
There are many affordable ways to begin voice acting. You can soundproof a recording space, like a closet with hanging clothes to absorb noise. Heavy curtains, blankets, or yoga mats in a small office or shed also work. You’ll need a laptop and a good microphone, which are easy to find. Editing software like Audacity or GarageBand is often free or inexpensive.
You don’t have to record only at home. You can record while traveling, in an RV, a hotel room, or anywhere else. The schedule is flexible, and you can work around your daily activities. Auditioning for a voice-over spot only takes a few minutes, making it easy to fit into a busy schedule. Editing a project usually takes an hour or two, depending on the requirements. You audition online, deliver files online, and get paid online.
Sounds great, right? Are you interested in voice acting?