Discover what the "experts" don't want you to know
… and unlock a creative business you'll love.
Getting started in voice-over can be a maze of contradicting advice. Even worse, some advice is straight up wrong. Spend thousands of dollars just to book one gig? No thanks. Pay $500 to access professional auditions? Absolutely not.
There's another way. An easier way. A much more affordable way. A way to get into voice-over without spending 6 months in classes, 2k setting up a home studio, or paying for a "professional" demo. A way to learn on the job, record from home in a closet studio that cost less than $200, and partner with big name clients around the globe.
Feeling creatively stifled. Suffocating in your day job.
Frustrated with your current income–or lack thereof.
Obsessed with researching voice-over in your spare time.
Overwhelmed by conflicting information online.
A trained stage or film actor looking for a way to monetize your skills from home.
Annoyed with yourself. Why can’t you seem to get it together and take concrete steps toward the life you want?
An anime voice actor looking to expand into commercial work and audiobook narration.
Embarrassed because you’ve been wanting to explore voice-over for a while… and still haven’t made the moves.
Anxious that if you don’t act now, you’ll be stuck in your boring dead-end WFH office job forever.
A straightforward path toward a lucrative, creative career
A guide who’s built her own business from scratch and KNOWS WHAT YOU NEED
Peers to keep you accountable (so you don’t give up on yourself... again)
And in a couple years, you'll voice Walmart ads, read Penguin audiobooks, and create adorable characters for over $100/hour.
Hey y’all,
I’m Caroline Cole. That's me right up there. hii!!
I’ve always known I’d be an artist…I grew up loving writing and performing. I was in my first musical at just 6 years old…a few dozen shows and several years later I got a degree in theater performance…then…after graduation, I completely stagnated.
Maybe you can relate?
I had a lot of failed creative experiments...
I tried to build a career from home, but I’d only been trained to work in “traditional markets.” I didn’t want to move to New York (too expensive!) or LA (the traffic!) and was searching for an alternative route to financial and creative freedom.
Seven years ago, I stumbled upon the field of voice acting. “This is it!” I thought. “A way to make money from home using my acting training.” I’d hit the jackpot...or so I thought.
A few months later, I found a local class, spent well over $1,000 on training…and...sorry what's next?
I realized I was missing a TON of the skills I needed to actually get my business off the ground.
I didn't have...
A demo. The most valuable asset your voice-over business needs.
A website. A home on the web for clients to find you and hear your work.
Any knowledge of audio editing. Working from home means being your own audio engineer most of the time.
A home studio. Aka an office to work from.
Confidence in my skills. Pretty important if you ask me…
The ability to speak to clients. Oh yeah, you’ve got to be able to speak to clients in order to book work. A fact I failed to realize. I just thought voice-over would be a bunch of auditions.
A rate sheet. Important if you actually want to make money…
And so much more…
I had training behind the mic and decades of performance under my belt…and now I was supposed to fork over another $2,000 for a “professionally produced” demo, learn to code so I could have a website, teach myself to edit audio and learn how to set up a microphone…
I almost did forget it. Almost ate the cost of my training and looked for something else...
I felt in my gut this was a lie.
In my frustration, I decided to rebel. I taught myself to edit audio through countless YouTube videos. Everyone said not to…but I ignored the so-called experts and did it my way. On the cheap. From my home. And from my homemade demo and YouTube University degree in audio editing…I’ve booked work with countless clients, even some big names like Wal-Mart, Always, Ford, GE Healthcare, and more.
There is room for me. There is room for you. And it’s time for a comprehensive voice-over training program that does it all… at an affordable price.
In 10 weeks or less, you’ll...
Understand your voice and what niches best fit your natural talent
Discover where to find work (spoiler alert: you can find it from your laptop -- if you know where to look)
Be able to pick up any script and read it with ease (even without rehearsal)
Create your own demo (yes, you can do that!)
Receive group coaching AND 1-on-1 feedback from a professional voice-over artist
Gain access to a MOUNTAIN of additional benefits, courses, and masterclasses.
Or a professionally produced demo to work for big-name companies? Nope. False.
LIVE training sessions (20 of them!) that include group exercises, coaching, and time for Q&A.
8 Pre-recorded video lectures you can watch on your own time. This is all about flexibility and your schedule!
Tailored homework assignments that build on each other. You’re fully in control of each step your business takes.
Lifetime Access to your student portal. Truly, access forever. When I add more masterclasses in the fall, you'll get them. When the price goes up in future years, you're grandmothered in. Lifetime means lifetime. You're in for good.
Accountability. You’ve wanted to start a creative business for years. Now you’ll have people who PUSH you to actually do it.
Read new scripts with ease.
Speak clearly and proficiently behind the microphone.
Spark your voice-over career to life.
Why would I want to train my “competition,” you ask? Because I don’t see it that way. This is a growing field with plenty of work for everyone. Just a few weeks ago I had to turn down TWO JOBS because I wasn’t able to fit them into my busy recording schedule!
If you still buy into the myth that you need an agent and a professionally produced demo to work with big-name clients, let me level with you. I don’t have an agent. I use all my own samples and demos recorded in my home studio.
Here are just a few of the clients I’ve worked with…
Be well-versed in different types of voice-over and voice-over jobs available.
Understand how to properly care for your voice.
Have invested in yourself by purchasing or acquiring all equipment necessary to record a professional voice-over.
Understand the basics of audio editing.
Record and edit voice-over projects with ease.
Have an awesome website that’s information-packed and clearly displays your rates.
Be able to communicate clearly and effectively with clients who are interested in your services.
Have a rate card and email templates to run your new business efficiently and confidently.
Be able to onboard new clients with ease.
Have contracts ready to go and a system in place so you can create superb voice-overs for exciting clients.
Be equipped to invoice clients so you get paid in a timely manner.
Be ready to receive and implement feedback from clients so you can grow as an artist and continually improve.
Confidently call yourself a voice-over artist across all professional and social media platforms.
Have a professional and consistent online presence that connects you with clients, mentors, and peers in the field of voice-over.
Own your own business and take charge of your future.
Course overview
Tour of tools and the student portal
Why you’re probably limiting your view of the voice-over industry
4 things you need to succeed in voiceover
3 FREE platforms that will build your entire business
The ONE program you need to download (oh, and it’s free too)
Taking Care of your Voice 101
Essentials of Vocal Warm-Ups
How to Add Physicality in a TINY Booth
Mastering Different Tones and Types of Voices
Dissecting a Script: 4 Crucial Questions
Yoga for the Voice Actor
How to set up your studio for less than $200
5 Things Every Studio Needs
Posture and Poise: Physical Self-Care in the booth
Efficient Recording: Tips and Tricks Behind the Mic
ALL YOU NEED: 3-Step Basic and Complete Editing Tutorial (for the technologically challenged–aka me!)
Mouth Noise: What it is and how to ELIMINATE it
The magical FREE program that does it all
Two post-production effects that turn raw audio into professional deliverables
How to Price Yourself
What’s a Rate Sheet?
Red Flags: Know when to walk away from work
Getting Paid: Invoicing for the creative professional
Brand Yourself for Success
Demos 101: Anatomy of a Demo
Mastering your Online Presence
4 Must-Haves for Your Website
Where to Find Work and How to BOOK IT
(Also, where NOT to find work and how to spot a SCAM!)
Creating a fierce and flawless demo script
5% Talent; 95% Tenacity
Master the Audition
Editing your STELLAR Demo
4 Templates your Business Can’t Run Without
Building your business around your life – living creatively and abundantly in a competitive field
Becoming your own producer: 13 keys to exemplary audiobooks
Training for the Future
Building Your Online Community
Finding Mentors and Befriending Peers
First, make the decision to start a new adventure...
Fall behind or get distracted? No problem. This is a go-at-your-own-pace course. All sessions are recorded and uploaded to the student portal for PERMANENT ACCESS. (So even if you've watched before and want to double-check something later, you’re covered.)
You’re READY to build a creative career.
You’ve got some VO experience but are totally frustrated with the “business side” of things.
You are self-motivated and eager to learn.
You’re new to voice-over and ready to dive into the deep end.
You’re looking to leave your day job once and for all.
You’ve been researching voice-over on the sidelines and need that extra push to make the leap.
❌ You’re looking for a “get rich quick” scheme.
❌ You’re not ready to work hard.
❌ You’re not willing to stretch yourself creatively.
❌ You’re not able to follow instructions.
❌ You don’t like working with other people.
❌ You’re not quite ready to invest in yourself and your future.
(And yes, I get paid over $100/hour for my time. I went from being a kindergarten assistant making $20K/year to a full-time creative professional with a salary in the high five figures in about 5 years. With Start Speaking Springboard, you can do it much quicker.)
Welcome Letter: The Road to Success
Recorded Zoom meetings from summer 2023 AND 2022. A total of 20 weeks and 25 hours of group coaching. Don't worry, you'll work your way through it slowly!($2,250 value)
8 Pre-recorded lessons that coordinate with your homework and weekly coaching assignments. ($1000 value)
Homework Notebook: 10 weeks of tailored assignments ($500 value)
60 minutes of PRIVATE COACHING. Access Caroline’s Coaching Calendar to schedule time that works for you ($150 value).
Dozens of templates and examples so you don’t have to reinvent the wheel. ($1000 value)
Voice Acting for Anime: Masterclass with Anastasia Muñoz ($500 value!)
Anastasia’s got credits like Dragonball Z, My Hero Academia, and Fullmetal Alchemist...to name a few.
Advanced Audio Editing: Masterclass with Joshua Bangle ($500 value!)
An anime actor, professional coder, and absurdly talented audio editor, Josh will take your editing game from basic to PRO.
Behind the Mic: Advanced Articulation Masterclass with Nicola Redman ($500 value!)
A talented voice-over actor, as well as voice and accent coach, Nicola will ensure you have an expert understanding of your vocal instrument and how to use it to your best advantage.
Intro to Podcast Producing: Masterclass with Carson Grey ($500 value!)
Award-winning podcast producer with Spoke Media, Carson packs this intro class full of everything you need to get your own dream podcast off the ground.
Social Media Marketing for Creatives: Masterclass with Olivia Birch. ($500 value!)
Social media marketing professional Olivia Birch will walk you through the basics of using social media as a creative business owner. No experience necessary.
Adding Accents: Exploring British Dialects with Shea McMillan ($500 value!)
In an epic 2-hour masterclass, accent queen Shea McMillan leads you through how to add an extremely valuable tool to your voice-over toolbelt -- the ability to perform characters with authentic-sounding accents.
Start Writing: DIY ($147 value)
Caroline’s course for writing professionally. Complete on your own time, at your own pace.
Whether you’re looking for a side career in copy and content creation or just looking to make sure your voiceover website is in tip-top shape, this course is what you need.
(Pssst...if you do want a side hustle in writing online, the average student of this course books a gig within 5 weeks. BOOM!)
Stay Calm ($117 value)
A 3-part yoga course for busy bosses. Includes 20-minute practices easy to fit into any workday plus short meditations that will help you regain your zen so you can build the business you’re dreaming of.
Start Speaking: A Beginner’s Guide to Building a Voice-Over Business ($17 value)
Caroline’s introductory book is all about the voice-over industry. Acclaimed by sites like Such a Voice and Voquent, this 100-page title is perfect to read after registration and before you dive into the meat of the course.
You’ll have access to the PDF version and audiobook -- read or listen. Whatever’s best for you!
Working Wednesday Video Series ($900 Value)
Videos created specifically for voice-over students on niche topics that aren’t typically covered in an introductory class.
Topics like: Anxiety and the Voice, Mastering the Cold Read, Deep Dive into Warm-Ups, Same Day/Different Voices, and MORE!
Here’s the thing: 30 hours of group coaching, 8 hours of lessons, tailored homework assignments, and an hour of private coaching alone SHOULD cost at LEAST $7,500. (And that’s pretty low, all things considered.) Then, layer on all those fabulous bonuses and you’re looking at about $8,500! Right?
Nope. I'm not about that. Everyone should have access to the training they need to create the career they want.
I won’t charge you $8,500. Or $4,500. OR EVEN $1,000.
(Remember how it's my birthday and I said I was gonna pull some crazy sh!t?! Here goes...)
You can…
Pay $360 Today
Make 2 payments of $222...or even 4 payments of $111.
Choose what works for you!
(Payment portal available upon acceptance into the program.)
Caroline's views on ways you can do it yourself in the industry are refreshing and the information she provides is clear and easy to follow.
At the end of the class, I felt confident in recording and editing myself in my home studio. And having access to these resources to go back and refresh when I need to is incredibly helpful.
One of the things I enjoyed most was taking time for group feedback with others in my class. Caroline's feedback was professional and helpful and the added feedback from my fellow students helped build confidence and provided additional points of view to my work.
I highly recommend Caroline's "Start Speaking Springboard" (and the book)!"
Create a voice-over career.
(While the price will still be affordable at $777 after the deadline...that's several hundred bucks you don't need to spend!)