Episode 333: Trust, Consistency, and Risk: A Voiceover Reality Check
Release Date: 04/23/2025
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Hey hey! It's Mandy Fisher here, and in this episode, Iâm pulling back the curtain on something I see way too often in the VO worldâover-relying on email templates to do your marketing. Especially the kind that demo producers hand out like candy.
If youâve ever sent one of those plug-and-play emails and heard crickets, this episode is for you. Iâm digging into why that approach might be sabotaging your chancesâand what to do instead. Because while templates can save you time, they can also strip away the one thing that books the job: your voice.
So letâs get into how you can show up more authentically in your outreach, stand out in a sea of sameness, and most importantlyâbuild trust.
đ§ What Youâll Learn
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Why those âprovenâ VO templates often fall flat
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How sounding like everyone else kills your shot at connection
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The real reason you're not getting replies (and itâs not your talent)
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Why your unique voice is your superpower in cold outreach
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How to get off the perfection treadmill and start building actual trust
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The 3 big pillars of your VO career: Trust, Consistency, and Risk
đ„ Key Takeaways
âTemplates can be a great starting point. But they are not the finish line.â
âTrust isnât something you get. Itâs something you buildâwith your voice, your choices, and your actions.â
âBeing the most talented person in the booth doesnât matter if clients donât trust your process or presence.â
âConsistency isnât sexy, but it is the backbone of a sustainable career.â
đ ïž Tools & Tips You Can Use Right Now
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âïž Write your cold emails like you're texting a friendânot like you're begging for a job.
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đŻ Donât just say what you doâsay why youâre reaching out and make it personal.
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đ€ Be human. In an AI world, real voice cuts through the noise.
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â» Donât ghost your outreachâconsistency builds trust (with clients AND yourself).
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đ© Drop the âDear Sir.â Use contractions. Sound like you.
đŹ My Challenge for You
Take 10 minutes today to peek at your emails, your reels, or your site. Ask yourself:
Does this actually build trustâor am I just trying to sound impressive?
And if itâs the second one, donât panic. Itâs fixable. Just start small, tweak a little, and keep showing up.
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Why voiceover templates might be sabotaging your businessâand what really builds trust in a crowded, AI-saturated industry.