From ZERO to $100K In VoiceOver - How I Did It!

[@ProFingerSniffer]

“Make the decision” really is a huge hurdle for me. I’m really passionate about this industry and my peers say I should get into VO but man… the fear of the unknown and trying to leave my comfort zone is really a challenge that I’m fighting to overcome. I’m going to do this because I want to live my life doing something I truly love. Thanks for this video and I hope whoever else stumbles upon this comment the best of luck in your VO journey!

[@BethBurns68]

I'm with you in that boat. The fear of the tech side of the house is holding me back...I think I've been in too many VO groups where (mostly men) folks are all gung ho about the tech stuff and I've felt intimidated. However, I think that's just stuff they are loving to do and not all that necessary. Come one, friend...let's jump into VO together! We can do this!

[@ProFingerSniffer]

@@BethBurns68 I really appreciate you sharing your experience trying to get into VO. Once we overcome are hurdles, a sea of opportunity will be waiting for us all! I’ll keep you in my prayers and I hope you find your way around the tech side of Voice Over!

[@connordowlin7266]

@@ProFingerSniffer your experience is normal. If I may make a recommendation, I recommend the book "the war of art" by stephen pressfield. He discusses the human nature of procrastinating on one's dreams, and fear of the unknown when it comes to pursuing your calling. His book really resonated with me and helped me build the discipline to ignore the voice in my head and take action!

[@SaraLynnZanini]

I am with you on that sentiment!!! Sara Z, here!! I see this comment was made 9 months ago; how do you feel your journey is going? have you found which niche makes you tick?

[@carsonmccamyvoiceover]

Finally, someone who gives the straight facts!

[@jessecarrollvoiceovers]

🙏

[@patgalante4105]

Jesse is one of the most straight forward no bs people and will tell it exactly like it is. He is resourceful and thinks outside the box and is a shining example of “where there’s a will there’s a way”. And then he shares it all.

[@jessecarrollvoiceovers]

Awww thanks Pat! I appreciate you! 🙏

[@cripticadventures]

💯 Authentic and real dude. And Responded so quickly to my queries, and very good advice. 👍

[@SaraLynnZanini]

Seeing what he is doing for people worldwide s such a gift!! I have tried other 'gig work platforms' and it is so refreshing to see he is not out to get you, he is sincere with what he says, and the education that is given blows my mind!!!

[@SaraLynnZanini]

I cannot tell you how validating this video (and I am sure many more to come) is for me!! The support is AMAZING! Despite sudden hurdles that could sideline a person, I have not lost sight of what I have been piecing together. It's so exciting, and I am so very thankful for the time you put into doing these educational 'get it done' and live your dream VO LIFE!!! Sorry not sorry, I am getting carried away; I may be scared ...OF COURSE! I say Bring it on! Real talk though, to you Jesse & everyone in this world, thank you ,these steps are not possible without your kindness and true investment in the craft! Bless you ALL!!! Have a very happy holiday! Onward we go!!!

[@jessecarrollvoiceovers]

@@SaraLynnZanini thanks for the very kind feedback Sara!! Glad you’re getting value out of this!! :)

[@LibraryBandit]

This was super helpful! Thank you so much for sharing your insights

[@jessecarrollvoiceovers]

@@LibraryBandit my pleasure

[@gurtz1144]

Your advice changes my entire process and ideas for voiceover.

[@giginotabi]

This video was a very good reminder for me to keep being consistent. Thanks!

[@jessecarrollvoiceovers]

Glad it helped!

[@BethBurns68]

Thank you for the great and informative video. I really enjoyed listening to your story. :)

[@jessecarrollvoiceovers]

Thank you!!

[@TrevorKennsworth]

Just recently started looking into voiceover. Your videos actually provide useful information (and not just an ad for coaching/programs). Keep up the good work🤙🏻

[@cripticadventures]

Right!

[@rayswannie]

Super inspiring Jesse, thanks mate! Starting today because of this video!

[@jessecarrollvoiceovers]

Go get em!

[@Dixie8642]

This is awesome. ❤️

[@CameronSmithVO]

Cool story Jesse! I am in Vancouver. I was considering going to onthemic actually. Thank you for the recommendation!

[@jessecarrollvoiceovers]

Take classes with Noel Johansen there if you do!

[@faustsid67]

Great story!!!

[@godfrey_kayanja]

I’m curious about how you tackled your other financial obligations during the process since you didn’t have your club manager job. How did you handle rental costs for your apartment? Did you move into a friend’s house or something during those months? Thanks!

[@jessecarrollvoiceovers]

Great question! I had enough of a severance package to survive with rent and groceries for 2 months, which bought me some time. I was also able to secure another manager job in another club at the end of month 2, and with Voiceover combined by the end of month 3 I was back on track and by month 4 I didn’t even need the new job, due to Voiceover exploding, but I kept it to pay off debt and putting a bunch of saving away!

[@country_surf]

Moved to voice over recently and I found out there is lots of gate keeping going on.

[@JayPenn25]

New sub! 👍🏻 really liked this video. I have a BA in Music, with Singing as my main instrument but I got into it because I wanted to work on my voice and this line of work really appeals to me. Could be one of my dreams actually, to be able to voice cartoon characters, anime maybe, movies, etc. So thanks for all this!

[@jessecarrollvoiceovers]

Thanks! And that’s so amazing you already have a BA in music and singing! Honestly, it wouldn’t be a difficult move from where you are currently, into Voiceover. Singers pick it up really quickly! Go for your dreams! You got this!

[@GenXJim1]

🎉❤ thank you

[@SaraLynnZanini]

Hi there! Happy Holidays! I am curious to hear how has the last year been for you with anime? It seems like such an intriguing journey to take! Good on you!!

[@andrewcrippsvo]

💚 Great stuff man. Gonna get rolling with your advice. 🙌 🇬🇧 🇺🇸 🌎

[@jessecarrollvoiceovers]

Get rockin!! You got this!

[@McMilesE]

Can we talk how you went about demos tho? Both for the Fiverr route & Voices. And marketing!!!! Cuz

[@jessecarrollvoiceovers]

@@McMilesE what would you like to know?

[@anuranjitadash1464]

Amazing 👏. How can we get 20 to 30 auditions per day ?? I mean how to this many clients ?

[@jessecarrollvoiceovers]

You get to 20-30 by studying with me and I’ll show you how ;)

[@wifi954]

Hey I'm struggling and I wanted to know if you had a demo when you started?

[@jessecarrollvoiceovers]

I made my own demos! I didn’t get a professional demo until 5 months in, and I paid for it entirely from income in voiceover. Rule of thumb, if you can’t pay for a professional demo ($1500-$2000) entirely with VO income, you are probably not ready to record. It should last you for years. I’ve used my first pro one for the past 7, and it’s still great, but had I recorded one too early I would have had to do it again. You do NOT need a pro demo to get VO work. I use it mainly for getting an agent, and my agent selling me to casting and clients, and if it’s a really good one, you can get straight offers. But start by making your own, as best you can, and booking work and getting experience.

[@khlymore]

Thank you so much for sharing your experience, i am exactly in the same position as you when you started voice over, i work most of my life as musician piano player, did it for years my grand father was a radio moderator so is in my dna, i really want to get into voice over, is a bit scary for me because english is not my first language i speak english and spanish, going to follow your advice of getting the senheiser mkh416 the question is, what is your audio interface and mic preamp? what you recommend?

[@jessecarrollvoiceovers]

Speaking both English and Spanish is an advantage! Even if you have an accent in English that’s not a problem, and you can work that out if needed. My interface is an Apollo Twin, it’s about $1000 and the reason I have it is because it has some amazing plug-ins that you can buy that emulate famous channel strips. But a great starter interface is the Scarlett 2i2 for about $100

[@804titan]

wow thanks for the content.. this is something ive always wanted to do... i just retired

[@jessecarrollvoiceovers]

You’re very welcome! And it’s never too late to start! Check out my community if you’re interested in getting started and getting some direction and what to do: www.skool.com/jesse-carroll-voiceover-school-5767/about

[@cripticadventures]

Hi Jesse. I'm from the UK. A question: Is there anywhere to get auditions that don't need a Pro Demo. (I've been told I need one before I start by my coach) but I can't afford her prices. DIY work?

[@jessecarrollvoiceovers]

You don’t need a pro demo! Not at the beginning anyway. Your coach is just trying to sell you one.RUUUUUNNN!!

[@jessecarrollvoiceovers]

And yes, you can get auditions on Bodalgo, Voices, and Voice123 all without a pro demo, but you’ll need DIY demos, lots of good ones

[@cripticadventures]

@jessecarrollvoiceovers Thanks for responding. And, I thought as much. Haha. I'm gonna leave it. I've got all the knowledge I can from the course (which was frankly a little disappointing). Imma just get involved then. My pal that has a homegrown record label said he'd record if I write my own scripts. Wonderful. I'm also just gonna get auditioning before that's done. Get that practice in. Thanks again for the advice and feedback. I'm feeling more positive now. 👊💚

[@jessecarrollvoiceovers]

@@cripticadventures the best way to learn and get better is to just dive in!! Coaching can help, but only to a certain point, eventually you gotta just get in the game and make mistakes and learn! Best of luck!

[@jessylabrie9298]

Seeing this close to year later, I really wish I'd since this a year earlier lol

[@jessecarrollvoiceovers]

Well at least you found me now haha! Check out my community if you want to go even deeper on your learning! www.skool.com/jesse-carroll-voiceover-school-5767/about

[@jessylabrie9298]

@jessecarrollvoiceovers sick I'll look into that, thanks man.

[@jessecarrollvoiceovers]

@@jessylabrie9298 you are very welcome!

[@BrianBallance]

Did the Back Road Truckers gig come from an agent?

[@jessecarrollvoiceovers]

Yup, sure did!

[@jay_thebaguetteman]

im 16 and voice acting seems like a dream to me, how important do you think taking acting classes is? this is for mostly movie or animated show type voice acting.

[@KINGGEORGEIO]

Who do you voice? I cannot for the life of me find you on anything

[@jessecarrollvoiceovers]

Haha, if you mean who as in which animation or video game characters, I don’t do animation and have a small amount of indi games, I do mostly commercial and tv doc narration. Should be pretty easy to find what I’ve done in voiceover, literally just google my name, or just go to my website jessecarrollvo.com , and the show I narrate on history channel is called backroad truckers

[@KINGGEORGEIO]

@@jessecarrollvoiceoversahh I see now ty

[@lilpandanesegirl]

Id love to do this as a part time. I have a toddler shes only 1. lol

[@jessecarrollvoiceovers]

You should!

[@ThatOldGoose]

🎉

[@jessecarrollvoiceovers]

Thanks new subscriber!! 😁🥳🚀🥂

[@ZeeBlueShork]

Sub earned lets do it

[@jessecarrollvoiceovers]

Let’s go!!!