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How something is written and how something is spoken out loud are usually two totally different things. J Michael Collins sums it up nicely for new #voiceover folks:

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Rob Marley @robmarley.bsky.social · 12h

#Voiceover #HardTruth: Most voice actors spend more time thinking about success than building it.

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Rob Marley @robmarley.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

#Voiceover #HardTruth: There is no finish line where marketing suddenly stops.

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Rob Marley @robmarley.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

#Voiceover #HardTruth: Your reputation is built one deadline at a time.

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Rob Marley @robmarley.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

#Voiceover #HardTruth: Chasing trends usually puts you behind them.

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Rob Marley @robmarley.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Im going to be interviewed LIVE today on VO Radio. What am I going to talk about? I dunno. But tune in in 30 minutes to find out! Listen at www.voradioonline.com/lets-talk-vo

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Live Voice Over Show – Let’s Talk VO – VO Radio -

Live voice over show on VO Radio. Let's Talk VO Monday and Wednesday at 5pm est. Call-in live and ask you voice over question live.

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Rob Marley @robmarley.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

#voiceover #HardTruth: Clients hire problem-solvers, not entertainers.

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Rob Marley @robmarley.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

I dont know why people who crank out AI slop get so upset when you call their stuff slop. Its not like Im insulting their work.

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Rob Marley @robmarley.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

#Voiceover #HardTruth: You don't need more followers, you need more relationships.

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Rob Marley @robmarley.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

I know a lot of people that feel this way.

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Rob Marley @robmarley.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

#Voiceover #HardTruth: Some auditions are decided before you ever press Record. It's just the business.

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Rob Marley @robmarley.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

#Voiceover #HardTruth: Most people quit right before consistency starts paying off.

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Rob Marley @robmarley.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

My neighbor down the street uses his leafblower every other day. Sometimes at night. (he's an eccentric fellow)

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Rob Marley @robmarley.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

#Voiceover #HardTruth: Comparison steals more momentum than failure ever will.

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Rob Marley @robmarley.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

#Voiceover #HardTruth: Every niche you avoid is a market someone else is building.

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Rob Marley @robmarley.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

#Voiceover #HardTruth: Being coachable is more valuable than being naturally gifted.

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Rob Marley @robmarley.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

#Voiceover #HardTruth: If you ignore the script, don't expect the client to remember you.

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Rob Marley @robmarley.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

#Voiceover #HardTruth: The voice actor who follows directions usually beats the one trying to be clever.

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Rob Marley @robmarley.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

#Voiceover #HardTruth: Waiting for inspiration is a luxury professionals can't afford.

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Rob Marley @robmarley.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

#Voiceover #HardTruth: The lowest-paying client often asks for the most revisions.

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Rob Marley @robmarley.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Hey "influencers:" Stop holding your lapel mic. Its called a lapel mic because its supposed to clip to your lapel. Holding it in your hand just makes you look like you dont know what you're doing technically. Signed - an audio engineer.

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Rob Marley @robmarley.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Yep. It do be like that sometimes.

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Rob Marley @robmarley.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

#Voiceover #HardTruth: Saying no to the wrong project creates room for the right one.

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Rob Marley @robmarley.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

#Voiceover #HardTruth: Raising your rates means some people will stop hiring you. That's normal.

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Rob Marley @robmarley.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

If you treat VO like a craft - worth working on every damn day - you’ll build a foundation that doesn’t crumble the second AI, Fiverr, or the next VO bro trend comes knocking. medium.com/@RobMarleyVO...

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How to Get Started in Voice Acting the Right Way (Without Getting Screwed)

Interested in voiceover/ voice acting? Here’s how to start the right way — without getting scammed or sounding like crap.

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Rob Marley @robmarley.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

If someone posts something that says, "This needs to go viral!" chances are, it really doesnt.

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Rob Marley @robmarley.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Ah, the importance of muting your microphone when in a webinar. Norma sounds like she's ignoring you, bud.

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Rob Marley @robmarley.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

#Voiceover #HardTruth: Cheap clients are usually expensive in every other way.

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Rob Marley @robmarley.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

#Voiceover #HardTruth: Most clients can't identify your microphone. They CAN identify bad audio.

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Rob Marley @robmarley.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

#Voiceover #HardTruth: Your email signature says more about your professionalism than you think.

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Rob Marley @robmarley.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

#Voiceover #HardTruth: If your website takes forever to load, clients won't wait.

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Rob Marley @robmarley.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

First time Austin has seen clouds in over 2 months... And (of course) its during a lunar eclipse so we cant see anything.

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Rob Marley @robmarley.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

I had a client say that my voice was "too perfect and sounds like AI" That's a new one.

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Rob Marley @robmarley.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

You don’t need to be perfect. You just need to start with your eyes open, your ego in check, and your ass in the chair. The rest is reps. medium.com/@RobMarleyVO...

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10 Things I Wish I Knew Before Jumping Into Voice Acting

Because TikTok lied to you and so did your cousin

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Rob Marley @robmarley.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

We lost a legend 36 years ago today.

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Rob Marley @robmarley.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

When someone offers you money to help remove you from the equation, believe them. When this all finishes playing out, some people will still be standing. Others will be left listening while someone else says the words they didn’t want to hear: “We told you so.” www.linkedin.com/pulse/dont-t...

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Dont Train Your Replacement

How chasing easy money is eroding voice acting from the inside A voice actor recently posted on Reddit linking to an AI-generated webpage where they lay out how they believed they were shorted on payo...

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Rob Marley @robmarley.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

#Voiceover #HardTruth: Perfectionism has ended more careers than lack of talent.

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Rob Marley @robmarley.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

#voiceover #HardTruth: Every excuse sounds reasonable until someone else succeeds despite it.

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Rob Marley @robmarley.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

#Voiceover #HardTruth: Many successful voice actors still deal with imposter syndrome.

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Rob Marley @robmarley.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Here is some solid advice for new voice actors when a client is slow to pay: Do not be afraid to charge what you’re worth Do not be afraid to walk away when respect disappears Do not let anyone take advantage of your talent or your time www.linkedin.com/pulse/when-p...

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When Patience Runs Out: Lessons From a Longtime Client

A while back, I shared in my voiceover Facebook group about a long-term client who had been with me for over a decade. They sent me multiple projects every month.

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Rob Marley @robmarley.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

As an audio engineer for live bands, I think I would just turn around and go home if I saw this.

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Rob Marley @robmarley.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

People please: Save it for the "R" months. (SeptembeR, OctobeR...) I know we're all desperate for some happy nostalgic memory triggers, but Its August, for crying out loud!

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