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I Wasn't A Commercial Voice Actor Until I Did This...
For years, I told myself I wasn’t a commercial voice actor.
Not because I couldn’t be… but because I wasn’t booking.
That story became my reality.
In this fireside chat, I’m breaking down the three things I did that completely changed that… and led to multiple commercial campaigns running at the same time across Canada.
If you’ve ever struggled in a genre, questioned your abilities, or felt stuck in your voice over career, this episode is for you.
I’ll walk you through:
• The mindset shift that changed everything
• How the right coaching made the difference
• Why I had to fall back in love with auditioning
• And the narratives that were quietly holding me back
Plus a bonus insight that made an immediate impact in the booth.
If you’re ready to stop overthinking and start booking, this one matters.
CONNECT WITH MARC SCOTT & VOPRENEUR
🖱️ Marc Scott on Instagram - https://instagram.com/marcscott
🖱️ Marc Scott on YouTube - https://youtube.com/@MarcScottVO
🖱️ VOpreneur® on YouTube - https://youtube.com/@vopreneur
RESOURCES FOR VOICE ACTORS
* VOpreneur®
➡️ Visit https://vopreneur.com
* Get an instant $25 credit when you sign up for VoiceZam
➡️ Visit https://voicezam.com/marcscott
* For voice over services:
➡️ Visit https://marcscottvoiceover.com
* Join the VOpreneur Facebook Group
➡️ Visit https://facebook.com/groups/vopreneur
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. https://vopreneur.com/free
00:00 Fireside Chat: Booking Commercial VO
01:00 “I’m Not a Commercial Voice Actor” (The Problem)
02:26 When That Story Became My Identity
04:02 The Vision That Changed Everything
06:16 Reverse Engineering the Goal
07:08 Finding the Right Coach (And Getting Out of My Own Way)
11:44 The Breakthrough: Better Second Takes
13:26 “You’re This Close” (The 12–16% Shift)
15:42 Falling Out of Love with Auditioning
17:39 Resentment in the Booth
19:49 Learning to Love Auditions Again
21:21 “I Get To” vs “I Have To”
22:52 Changing the Narrative Completely
25:41 Be Moldable with the Right Coach
27:31 Stop Trying So Hard
29:26 Final Thoughts & Encouragement
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By Marc Scott
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For years, I told myself I wasn’t a commercial voice actor.
Not because I couldn’t be… but because I wasn’t booking.
That story became my reality.
In this fireside chat, I’m breaking down the three things I did that completely changed that… and led to multiple commercial campaigns running at the same time across Canada.
If you’ve ever struggled in a genre, questioned your abilities, or felt stuck in your voice over career, this episode is for you.
I’ll walk you through:
• The mindset shift that changed everything
• How the right coaching made the difference
• Why I had to fall back in love with auditioning
• And the narratives that were quietly holding me back
Plus a bonus insight that made an immediate impact in the booth.
If you’re ready to stop overthinking and start booking, this one matters.
CONNECT WITH MARC SCOTT & VOPRENEUR
🖱️ Marc Scott on Instagram - https://instagram.com/marcscott
🖱️ Marc Scott on YouTube - https://youtube.com/@MarcScottVO
🖱️ VOpreneur® on YouTube - https://youtube.com/@vopreneur
RESOURCES FOR VOICE ACTORS
* VOpreneur®
➡️ Visit https://vopreneur.com
* Get an instant $25 credit when you sign up for VoiceZam
➡️ Visit https://voicezam.com/marcscott
* For voice over services:
➡️ Visit https://marcscottvoiceover.com
* Join the VOpreneur Facebook Group
➡️ Visit https://facebook.com/groups/vopreneur
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. https://vopreneur.com/free
00:00 Fireside Chat: Booking Commercial VO
01:00 “I’m Not a Commercial Voice Actor” (The Problem)
02:26 When That Story Became My Identity
04:02 The Vision That Changed Everything
06:16 Reverse Engineering the Goal
07:08 Finding the Right Coach (And Getting Out of My Own Way)
11:44 The Breakthrough: Better Second Takes
13:26 “You’re This Close” (The 12–16% Shift)
15:42 Falling Out of Love with Auditioning
17:39 Resentment in the Booth
19:49 Learning to Love Auditions Again
21:21 “I Get To” vs “I Have To”
22:52 Changing the Narrative Completely
25:41 Be Moldable with the Right Coach
27:31 Stop Trying So Hard
29:26 Final Thoughts & Encouragement
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