In this session, we'll cover how and when to know if a talent is ready to approach an agent. And if they are, how best to do so. Maybe an actor just invested in a professional demo, or finished training with a coach or taken a class, or even booked a VO job, what's next and how does a beginning VO actor attract the attention of a good rep. We'll cover what tools a talent needs to best sell themselves. We'll delve into what agents expect from talent and how best to highlight their particular experience to get the attention of an agent. We'll also cover how best to approach agents even if a newer talent doesn't have a ton of experience. VO is more competitive than ever and making a good first impression when approaching reps is critical.
Attendee Takeaways: Emerging talent will learn some of the do's and don'ts how to approach agents including what to say and what not to say when reaching out to a potential rep. We'll explore how to best sell yourself and how to highlight your particular experience and skill set. We'll talk home studios, demos, union vs non-union, when and if it's time to join a union, and key qualities that catches the eye (and ear) of agents that will not only help you get your foot in the door, but also how to stay in the door once you start working with an agent.