January 23, 2025

Demos Done Right: Insights from the Demo Dream Team

1 hour 5 minutes

A voice over demo is one of the biggest investments you'll make in your career. The right demos will get you access to incredible opportunities. The wrong demos will hold you back and prevent you from achieving your full potential as a voice actor.

In this episode, I speak with the Demo Dream Team, Michelle and Steve Sundholm, Ryan Paul James and Melissa Disney and draw from their unique skill sets and collective experience to uncover what it takes to make a stand out voice over demo.

We talk about choosing the right producer, understanding what's trending, when it's time for a refresh, showcasing your talents effectively and why you might want to reconsider self-producing your demo. All this and more!

CONNECT WITH THE DEMO DREAM TEAM

Demo Dream Team Website - https://demodreamteam.com

Demo Dream Team on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/demodreamteamvo

Demo Dream Team on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/demodreamteamvo

Email the Demo Dream Team - [email protected]

Marc Scott on Instagram - https://instagram.com/marcscott

VOpreneur® on YouTube - https://youtube.com/@vopreneur

RESOURCES FOR VOICE ACTORS

* Voice Over Marketing Playbook

Visit https://voiceovermarketingplaybook.com

* The VOpreneur Guide to Testimonials

Visit https://vopreneur.com/testimonials

* Get an instant $25 credit when you sign up for VoiceZam

Visit https://voicezam.com/marcscott

* For voice over services:

Visit https://marcscottvoiceover.com

* Want VOpreneur Swag?

Visit https://teespring.com/stores/vopreneur

* Join the VOpreneur Facebook Group

Visit https://facebook.com/groups/vopreneur

EVERYDAY VOPRENEURS IN THIS EPISODE

* Thanks to "Uncle Roy" for production assistance!

Visit https://antlandproductions.com

* Thanks to Christy Harst for VO contributions!

Visit https://christyharst.com

* Thanks to Krysta Wallrauch for VO contributions!

Visit https://krystawallrauch.com

If you need guidance with your voice over business or learning how to more effectively market, I can help. Book a 15 minute free consultation with me to discuss your specific needs. Book Your Consult

KEY TAKEAWAYS

Vetting voice actors is crucial to ensure they are ready for a demo.

Demos should be aspirational, showcasing what the actor wants to do.

It's important to refresh demos when skills or industry trends change.

Personalized scripts help actors connect with their demos authentically.

The process of creating a demo should be fun and engaging for the actor.

A demo is a snapshot of an artist's progress and should reflect their current abilities.

Feedback and collaboration are key to producing a successful demo.

Investing in coaching and training is essential before creating a demo.

The demo should take listeners on a journey through different emotions and styles.

Professional production is crucial for creating a competitive demo.

Demos should sound like advertisements, not just voice over samples.

Authenticity and personality are becoming more important in voiceover work.

The trend is moving away from the disinterested, flat delivery style.

The importance of sound quality cannot be overstated in voice over production.

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By Marc Scott

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