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Why You Should Mingle with Your Competition

Wondering why on earth you would ever mingle with your competition? Let's unravel this mystery! Connecting with your fellow voice talent can be the secret sauce to getting new clients and leveling up your career. 

The Voiceover Community: More Than Just a Million Best Friends

In the competitive world of voiceover, the idea of mingling with your peers might sound counterintuitive. However, mingling allows you to recommend each other for jobs, find trusted backups for vacations, and even share the quirkiest moments of your voiceover sessions with people who truly get it. We all know how unique this career is - how solitary it can be - and so it can be such a great relief to find your voiceover tribe. Sharing experiences, challenges, and successes with like-minded individuals can be motivating and inspiring.

We’ll let you in on a little secret. For the first 10 years of Natasha’s voiceover business, she didn't mingle with voice talent. Why? Well, she started her career at a radio station, and the isolation in those closets made her quite comfortable. But times change, and so did her perspective. 

Since then, Natasha's experience in the voiceover community has been nothing short of amazing. At conferences and beyond, both of us have discovered instant friendships and the unparalleled support that comes with being part of this unique community. 

Workout Groups: The Unexpected Bonding Sessions 

Conferences are great for mingling, but sometimes the sheer size of the crowd can prevent you from forming a bond with other voice talent. 

Voiceover workout groups, however, offer a completely different environment! These sessions, where voice talent come together to direct each other and hone their skills, provide a chance to get to know other talent better, and to serve as a support system.  Experienced voice actors in the group often have valuable insights to share with those starting out. If you’re new to the industry, that guidance is priceless.

In fact, a workout group is where we, Kim and Natasha, met! And from that monumental meeting, came the birth of ‘Speechless’. :)

Looking for a workout group? Here are two recommendations:
VO Heaven Workouts: 

VOWW Workout Group

Find more workout groups, and some super conferences to attend, on our resources page!

Industry Insights, Skill Enhancement, and Building your Brand

Networking with other voice-over artists:

- Allows for the exchange of industry insights, trends, and best practices. This can help you stay updated on the latest happenings, technological advancements, and emerging trends within the field.

-Exposes you to different techniques, styles, and experiences. This exposure can broaden your skill set and offer new perspectives that can enhance your own approach to voice acting.

- Contributes to building your reputation within the industry. By engaging in meaningful conversations and collaborations, you can establish yourself as a reliable and respected professional.

Mingling - The Secret Sauce to Voiceover Success 

Mingling with your competition is more than just a strategy; it's a way of life in the voiceover community. Embrace the benefits, build those connections, and let the magic unfold in your voiceover journey.