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