Not all voice actors know how to set proper rates. Fewer still know what proper rates are. Even fewer quote them consistently. Very few voice actors not only know and quote proper rates consistently, but they also know their worth. Today, we’re going to delve into knowing your voice over rates, knowing and getting grounded in your worth, and the relationship between the two. Chapters 00:00 Understanding Industry Rates 01:20 Non-Union Rates and the GVAA Rate Guide 03:32 Knowing Your Worth 04:02 The Difference Between Rate and Worth 04:31 Determining Your Worth 07:10 Factors Affecting Your Worth 09:55 Getting Grounded in Your Worth and Rates Takeaways: Not all voice actors know how to set proper rates, and it is important to be knowledgeable about industry rate guides. The SAG-AFTRA Rate sheets and the GVAA rate guide provide minimum rates for union and non-union voice actors. Being grounded in your worth as a voice actor is essential for negotiating rates and spotting bad rates. Worth is determined by the value of the problem solved for the client, including financial, logistical, and emotional aspects. GVAA Rate Guide: http://vorateguide.com _____________________________ ▶️ Watch this video next: https://youtu.be/0VtEzBKzgzE SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/@vo-pro?sub_confirmation=1 The VO Freedom Master Plan: https://vopro.pro/vo-freedom-master-plan The VO Pro Community: https://vopro.pro Use code You15Tube for 15% off of your membership for life. The VO Pro Podcast: https://vopro.pro/podcast 7 Steps to Starting and Developing a Career in Voiceover: https://welcome.vopro.pro/7-steps-yt Move Touch Inspire Newsletter for Voice Actors: https://vopro.pro/move-touch-inspire-youtube Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/vofreedom The VO Pro Shop: https://vopro.pro/shop Say Hi on Social: https://pillar.io/paulschmidtpro https://www.instagram.com/vopro.pro https://www.clubhouse.com/@paulschmidtvo https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulschmidtvo/ My voice over website: https://paulschmidtvoice.com GVAA Rate Guide: http://vorateguide.com Tools and People I Work with and Recommend (If you use these links to buy something I may earn a commission.): Recommended Book List with Links: https://amzn.to/3H9sBOO Gear I Use with Links: https://amzn.to/3V4d3kZ As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. For lead generation and targeting - Apollo.io: https://apollo.grsm.io/yt-paulschmidtpro Way Better than Linktree: https://pillar.io/referral/paulschmidtproSend us a textSupport the show

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