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

More Resources for Voice Actors:
The Ultimate Voiceover Demo Landing Page Checklist: https://welcome.vopro.pro/demo-page-checklist

VO Pro Community: https://vopro.pro

Work with Rob Bee: https://b-double-e.co.uk

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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

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