Every Thursday, the latest issue is sent to voice actors and other creative pros like you. Each message includes an idea to move you, a thought to touch you, and a quote to inspire you, as well as what I’m writing about that week on YouTube, on The VO Pro Podcast, and in The Pro Blog.
MTI: the bullshit in your head, LinkedIn, and M. Scott Peck on self value
Move Touch InspireThe Newsletter for Voice Actors and Creative Pros An Idea To Move YouThis morning, I realized I hadn't reviewed or responded to a bunch of social media comments. Many reminded me how many people truly take no responsibility for their lives. Excuses. Reasons they can't. The market is this, and AI is that, and the algorithms, and the money, and the time, and the never-ending stream of abject bullshit stories they tell themselves. It's just sad. It truly saddens me. You are capable of so much more than you even know. If you challenge yourself even a little every day, you can completely, objectively disprove the self-defeating propaganda in your head. Or, you can fulfill it by believing it. A Thought to Touch You*LinkedIn membership estimates are around 1.3 billion members. But only about 310 million use the platform monthly, and just 135 million log in daily. That gap means your LinkedIn messages are going to no one in a timely manner three-quarters of the time. LinkedIn is great for finding decision makers, not for reaching out to them. A Quote to Inspire YouPsychiatrist and author M. Scott Peck tells us that a fulfilling, productive life begins with self value... "Until you value yourself, you won't value your time. Until you value your time, you will not do anything with it." On YouTube and the VO Pro PodcastThis week's *Thought to Move You is from Why Voice Actors FAIL on LinkedIn When They’re Doing It Right. Struggling to get VO gigs on LinkedIn even when you do everything "right”? Here’s the truth. Most voice actors flounder on LinkedIn by following surface-level advice. In this video, you’ll discover why connection requests and profile tweaks rarely lead to bookings and the invisible funnel pros use to turn cold contacts into clients, fast. Learn step-by-step how to move conversations off LinkedIn, build genuine industry relationships, and land more voice over work without spamming or sounding desperate. Sponsored Content: Start therapy today, feel better tomorrow.Get matched with a licensed therapist and get flexible support by chat, phone, or video. Take control of your mental health today and save 20% on your first month. *Offer valid for new users only, cannot be combined with insurance. So glad we're friends, Reader.. If there's anything you'd like to adjust with what you receive from me, click here. |
MOVE TOUCH INSPIRE: The Newsletter for Voice Actors & Creative Pros Who Want to Grow Their Business
Every Thursday, the latest issue is sent to voice actors and other creative pros like you. Each message includes an idea to move you, a thought to touch you, and a quote to inspire you, as well as what I’m writing about that week on YouTube, on The VO Pro Podcast, and in The Pro Blog.