The 15-Year “Overnight Success” 

If you’re in year 1, 2, or 3 of your voice over journey, and you keep wondering why it’s not “happening” yet, this episode might be the gut check you need.

Rider joins me for a conversation that starts with brisket, bacon, and barbecue sauce, then takes a hard turn into the realities of building a long-term career in voice over. We talk about the compounding effect of time, consistency, reputation, skill, and relationships, and why “talent” is only a tiny piece of the equation.

This one goes deeper than gear, demos, and agents. Rider lays out the mindset and attitude side of the game, what keeps you from quitting, what keeps you hungry, and what helps you stay steady when the industry feels out of your control.

Key moments in the episode:
• Why “overnight success” is usually a 15-year build
• Starting in a guest bathroom, imperfect beginnings that still lead somewhere
• How to stay hungry without slipping into complacency
• The courage to start, and the courage not to quit
• Mission statements vs goals, and why clarity creates momentum
• How Rider resets his mindset on the days he’s not feeling it
• A behind-the-scenes look at the VO Life Coach app and Rider’s coaching approach
• Tri-Vio Pursuits, Rider’s podcast with Matt Baker and Mandy Fisher

CONNECT WITH RIDER

🖱️ Rider Website - https://ridervo.com
🖱️ VO Life Coach - https://volifecoach.com
🖱️ Rider on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ridervos
🖱️ Rider on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@ridervos
🖱️ VO Life Coach on TikTok - https://tiktok.com/@volifecoach
🖱️ VO Life Coach App - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/vo-life-coach/id6756729788

🖱️ Marc Scott on Instagram - https://instagram.com/marcscott
🖱️ Marc Scott on YouTube - https://youtube.com/@MarcScottVO
🖱️ VOpreneur® on YouTube - https://youtube.com/@vopreneur

RESOURCES FOR VOICE ACTORS

* Get an instant $25 credit when you sign up for VoiceZam
➡️ Visit https://voicezam.com/marcscott

* For voice over services:
➡️ Visit https://marcscottvoiceover.com

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➡️ Visit https://facebook.com/groups/vopreneur

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