Voice Over Business Strategy: How to Focus When Everything Feels Urgent with Robert Starling
Aug 21, 2025
PRIORITIZING TIME AND TASKS
In this episode of the Everyday VOpreneur Podcast, voice actor Robert Starling asks a crucial voiceover business strategy question: How do you prioritize when everything feels urgent?
Marc Scott shares real-world advice on time blocking, focusing on what moves the needle, and identifying high-ROI tasks like direct marketing and strategic social media.
Whether you’re juggling auditions, fixing your website, or battling perfectionism, this conversation delivers clarity.
Learn how to reduce overwhelm, leverage LinkedIn more efficiently, and build a VO business that doesn’t consume your life.
Don’t miss these powerful insights to help you streamline your voice acting hustle and actually make progress!
CONNECT WITH ROBERT STARLING
🖱️ Robert Starling Website - https://robertstarling.com
🖱️ Robert Starling on YouTube - https://youtube.com/@robert_starling
🖱️ Robert Starling on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertstarling-producer-voicetalent
🖱️ Starling Productions - http://www.starlingproductions.com
🖱️ Marc Scott on Instagram - https://instagram.com/marcscott
🖱️ VOpreneur® on YouTube - https://youtube.com/@vopreneur
RESOURCES FOR VOICE ACTORS
* Voice Over Marketing Playbook
➡️ Visit https://voiceovermarketingplaybook.com
* Get an instant $25 credit when you sign up for VoiceZam
➡️ Visit https://voicezam.com/marcscott
* For voice over services:
➡️ Visit https://marcscottvoiceover.com
* Want VOpreneur Swag?
➡️ Visit https://teespring.com/stores/vopreneur
* Join the VOpreneur Facebook Group
➡️ Visit https://facebook.com/groups/vopreneur
KEY TAKEAWAYS
✅ Deciding what to prioritize is crucial for voice actors.
✅ Perfectionism can hinder progress; taking action is essential.
✅ Not all tasks are equally important; rank them to focus on what matters.
✅ Time blocking can help manage tasks effectively.
✅ Batching content saves time and increases efficiency.
✅ Focus on strategic auditions that yield better results.
✅ Identify what works in your marketing efforts and double down on it.
✅ Outsourcing can alleviate workload and improve focus.
✅ Continuous learning is important, but it should be balanced with practical application.
✅ Building a voiceover business takes time and strategic planning.