Ep 169: How to Thrive in Voiceover Without Comparing Yourself to Others

🎙️ What actually keeps a voice actor working for decades? Spoiler alert: it’s probably not obsessing over everybody else’s demo reel. 😅

In this episode, Linda Bruno and Brian Lee dive into the real stuff behind long-term success in voiceover… learning to love your own sound, surviving industry shifts, reinventing yourself without becoming a completely different human, and building actual relationships instead of treating VO like the Hunger Games.

They talk about how commercial reads have changed over the years, why authenticity matters more than ever, and how the people who last in this industry are usually the ones who stay adaptable, grounded, and genuinely fun to work with.

There’s also plenty of honest industry talk, personal stories from years in the booth, and a reminder that connection and rapport still go a long way in voiceover.

Basically? Less panic. More perspective. 🎧

✨ In this episode:
• Why comparison will fry your brain
• Reinventing your sound as the industry changes
• The shift away from announcer reads
• Building long-term client relationships
• Passion vs. profit in VO
• Why liking people still matters in this business 😆

🔗 Resources
🌐 Voice Over Gurus Community
📺 iSpot.tv

🎤 Connect with the Guests
👤 Brian Lee on LinkedIn