BONUS EPISODE! Is Your Demo KILLING Bookings? Rob Bee Has Thoughts
BONUS EPISODE! Is Your Demo KILLING Bookings? Rob Bee Has Thoughts
Description
Is your demo actually working… or just sitting there collecting digital dust?
In this interview, legendary UK VO demo producer Rob Bee breaks down what makes a voiceover demo book work and why so many miss the mark.
We dig into:
✅ Why most voiceover demos don’t convert
✅ When to invest (and when not to)
✅ Common mistakes voice actors make
✅ What producers and clients really listen for
✅ How to approach your demo like a business move, not an art project
Whether you’re just starting out or thinking about a demo refresh, this episode is a must-listen for serious voice actors who want to get booked more often by the right clients.
Chapters
00:00 Intro
01:45 What Rob really listens for
07:20 The problem with DIY demos
13:40 What not to include in your demo
19:50 When you’re actually ready for a demo
25:10 Rob’s blunt advice for VO hopefuls
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About (Paul) Schmidt:
Paul Schmidt is a successful voice actor, community builder, and voiceover business coach.
He's also the creator of the VO Freedom Master Plan, a voiceover marketing program designed to generate consistent opportunities for voice actors to book work, and the VO Pro Community, a private, professional, global community created to meet the needs of voice actors and audiobook narr