Everything You Need to Know Before Recording Your First Voice Over Demo with Syan Newton

Syan Newton is ready to record her first voiceover demo - but she has questions. How do you know when you're ready? How much should you spend? And how do you find the right producer? In this Summer Series episode, Marc gives Syan everything she needs to walk into that demo session with confidence. Inside this episode: How to know when you're actually ready to record - and why a good coach will tell you the truth The trap of kicking the can down the road - one more session, one more workshop, one more reason to wait Why spending more on your demo is an investment, not an expense - and the math that proves it The price range you should expect for a broadcast commercial, corporate narration, or gaming demo The producers Marc has worked with and recommends - including J. Michael Collins, the Demo Dream Team, Anne Ganguzza, Dave Walsh, Everett Oliver, and more What a truly great demo producer does differently - custom scripts, deep collaboration, and why they have as much skin in the game as you do The red flags that tell you to walk away from a producer fast Why your first demo will likely have the shortest shelf life - and why that's completely okay Whether you're recording your first demo or thinking about your next one, this episode will help you make a smarter, more confident decision. 🎧 Subscribe to the VOpreneur Podcast on your favourite podcast platform - Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen - so you never miss an episode. CONNECT WITH SYAN NEWTON 🖱️ Syan Newton Website - https://voiceactor.com/site/syannewton 🖱️ Syan Newton on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/syannewtonvo 🖱️ Syan Newton on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/syan-newton-vo/ 🖱️ Syan Newton on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@syannewtonvo 🖱️ Marc Scott on Instagram - https://instagram.com/marcscott 🖱️ 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/free15 ⏱️ CHAPTERS  00:00 Summer Series intro - welcome Syan Newton 00:30 Syan's question - how do I know I'm ready and what should I spend? 01:45 Two sides of readiness - what your coach says and what you feel 02:10 Why a reputable demo producer will be honest with you 03:15 The danger of kicking the can down the road 04:20 You need to feel ready and confident before you walk in 05:00 Marc's own demo sessions - wanting to dominate the room 05:45 Why spending more on your demo is an investment 07:00 The ROI math - spend $2,500 to make $100,000 07:45 Price ranges for commercial, corporate, and gaming demos 08:30 Syan's plan - commercial first, then corporate narration 09:00 Why commercial is still a smart and safe genre 09:45 Why corporate narration is still booking consistently 10:30 The producers Marc recommends - J. Michael Collins 11:00 The Demo Dream Team - Michelle and Steve Sundholm, Ryan Paul James, Melissa Disney 12:00 Anne Ganguzza, Dave Walsh, Everett Oliver, Global Voice Acting Academy, David Rosenthal 12:45 Atlanta VoiceOver Studios - a local resource for Syan in Atlanta 13:15 What a great demo producer does differently - no generic scripts 14:00 Deep collaboration - custom writing, brand alignment, personalised scripts 15:00 The red flag of a producer who says shut up and do what I tell you 15:45 Trusting your producer vs. having a voice in your own demo 16:30 Why great producers want you to succeed as much as you do 17:15 Your first demo will likely have the shortest shelf life 18:00 Rapid growth means demos get replaced - and that's okay