How to Land and Leverage Voice Over Agents with Emma O'Neill
Feb 06, 2025
Tips for Booking More Agent Work
We all wish we could book more with our agents, right? I know I do!
They signed us in the first place, so we must bring something to the table. But how can we convert that into more bookings and more earnings?
Emma O'Neill is a non-union voice actor earning over 50% of her income through agents and managers. So if there's a secret to this, she's figured it out; and now she's sharing!
In this episode Emma offers plenty of tips for building better relationships with agents, giving them what they're looking for so they'll want to work with you, and continually improving your own craft so you're always curren with what they need.
We talk landing agents, working with agents, the difference between agents and managers, how to increase your book rate and so much more.
CONNECT WITH EMMA O'NEILL
Emma O'Neill Website - https://emmaoneillvo.com
Emma O'Neill on Instagram - https://instagram.com/emmaoneill
Emma O'Neill on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/emmaoneillvo
Emma O'Neill on LinkTree - https://linktr.ee/emmaoneill
Emma O'Neill Coaching Consult - https://tidycal.com/emmaoneill
Marc Scott on Instagram - https://instagram.com/marcscott
VOpreneur® on YouTube - https://youtube.com/@vopreneur
RESOURCES FOR VOICE ACTORS
* Voice Over Marketing Playbook
Visit https://voiceovermarketingplaybook.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
* Want VOpreneur Swag?
Visit https://teespring.com/stores/vopreneur
* Join the VOpreneur Facebook Group
Visit https://facebook.com/groups/vopreneur
EVERYDAY VOPRENEURS IN THIS EPISODE
* Thanks to "Uncle Roy" for production assistance!
Visit https://antlandproductions.com
* Thanks to Christy Harst for VO contributions!
Visit https://christyharst.com
* Thanks to Krysta Wallrauch for VO contributions!
Visit https://krystawallrauch.com
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Most voice actors earn less than 10% from agents.
- Building relationships with agents is crucial for voice actors.
- Networking at conferences can lead to valuable connections.
- Managers focus on personal branding while agents handle business aspects.
- Be easy to work with.
- Casting directors are often supportive and want actors to succeed.
- Taking risks in auditions can lead to better opportunities.
- Current trends in voice acting are shifting towards more authentic reads.
- Improving relationships with agents can enhance booking opportunities.
