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Why Voice Over Jobs Aren't Just a Side Hustle | Tish Hicks #social333podcast #180
In this episode of the Social 333 Podcast, host Chris D. Bentley sits down with Tish Hicks, a professional voice-over artist with more than 30 years of experience and the creator of the VO Dojo, a voice-over training company based in Burbank, California. Tish shares how voice-over can grow from a side hustle into a serious career and explains why successful voice actors need to treat it as more than simply having a good voice. From commercials and video games to animation, audiobooks, and other forms of media, voice-over is a much broader industry than many people realize.
The conversation explores how aspiring voice actors can get started, develop their skills, understand the different areas of the industry, and build sustainable income. Tish also explains how the voice-over industry has changed with the internet, allowing people to work from almost anywhere while also creating a greater need for community, training, and mentorship. Chris and Tish also discuss the importance of mindset, learning how to use your voice effectively, staying consistent through the “messy middle,” and building a career that supports both creativity and financial stability.
✅ How Tish built a 30+ year voice-over career
✅ Why voice-over can become more than a side hustle
✅ The different opportunities available in voice-over
✅ How actors can diversify their income through voice work
✅ Why training is important for aspiring voice actors
✅ How the internet has changed the voice-over industry
✅ Why community and mentorship matter in a remote industry
✅ How beginners can find their place in voice-over
✅ Understanding the business side of voice acting
✅ How to stay focused through the “messy middle”
✅ Why developing your own voice and confidence matters
✅ The mission behind the VO Dojo
📌 CHAPTERS
00:00 – Intro
00:06 – Meet Tish Hicks
00:37 – Why Voice-Over Is a Great Career
02:00 – Famous Actors in Voice-Over
04:59 – Building a Voice-Over Career
08:01 – Treating Voice-Over Like a Business
09:10 – Pushing Through the Messy Middle
11:19 – Getting Started in Voice-Over
14:24 – Building a Career in Voice Acting
16:50 – Growing Your Voice-Over Business
18:35 – Growing Beyond Entry-Level Opportunities
19:31 – Where to Find Tish Hicks & Voice-Over Dojo
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