The VO Kickstart Program
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Registration for this cohort has closed.
Deadline: October 25 at 11:59pm ET
Get your voiceover business set-up better & faster, with tried & tested strategies, practices & methods.
Next live cohort begins October 26, 2026. Work through the program with me and join 6 live calls over 7 weeks.
Yes! I'm Ready to Kickstart My CareerLive calls: Tuesdays at 4pm PT / 7pm ET.
Sound familiar?
Trying to build a voiceover career, but feeling like you're spinning your wheels?
There's a lot of conflicting advice out there about breaking into voiceover, and it can be difficult to know what to focus on first.
How do you audition properly? What do you actually need to have in place during your first year? When should you invest in a professional demo? How do you approach agents? And what does it really take to build a voiceover business that clients take seriously?
That's why I created the VO Kickstart Program: to help you cut through the noise, build the right foundations from the start, and move forward with a clear plan.
"I wish I could give more than a 5-star review."James B
"I now have everything set-up and I'm excited and confident on how to grow my career."Rowan A
How it works
This action-oriented program blends pre-recorded lessons and practical assignments with 6 live calls over 7 weeks as we work through the program together. You'll also have direct support via email and lifetime access to the program lessons and additional resources, so you can keep learning at your own pace.
Live calls take place Tuesdays at 4pm PT / 7pm ET.
The curriculum
In this program, you'll learn:
- Exactly how the industry works so you can navigate it like a pro
- How to set-up your home recording space to sound like a pro (and not break the bank!)
- The best strategies to find voiceover jobs
- Auditioning strategies
- Voiceover-specific business & marketing advice
- Insight on how professional voiceover recording sessions play out from start to finish
- Tips on voiceover technique & info on all the ways to properly develop your craft
- Pricing & negotiating guidelines for a lucrative voiceover career
- How to record & edit audio
- And more!
Join the next live cohort
$695 pay-in-full
Or 4 monthly payments of $185.
Everything you get
What else is included?
- Lifetime, 24/7 access to entire content library and bonuses
- Action-oriented assignments! Modules consist of video tutorials & follow-up action-steps
- An industry lingo guide
- A regularly updated resource directory of vetted industry professionals (i.e. demo producers, coaches, etc)
- 12+ years of experience distilled into a super comprehensive program
- Unique insights from both a talent, producer & casting perspective
- 6 live calls over 7 weeks to work through the program together, ask questions, and get guidance (Tuesdays, 4pm PT / 7pm ET)
- Ongoing, direct Q&A support any time via email
- Extra bonuses like webinar replays, lifetime access to all past & upcoming seasons of The Voiceover Speaker Series, member-only discounts to services within the VO community, and more!
Limited-Time Bonus - $247 Value
Get The Negotiating Formula at no additional cost!
Sign up by October 21 at 11:59 PM Eastern and get The Negotiating Formula masterclass at no additional cost!
While we cover the fundamentals of pricing and negotiating in the VO Kickstart Program, The Negotiating Formula takes things to a whole new level.
Designed specifically for working voice actors who are already booking jobs, this advanced masterclass dives deeper into quoting, negotiating, and confidently securing the best possible rates for your work.
It's the perfect complement to the VO Kickstart Program, giving you another valuable tool in your voiceover business toolkit to put to use as your career grows.
Your bonus includes lifetime access, so it'll be there when you're ready for it.
Sign up by October 21 at 11:59 PM Eastern to receive this bonus.
This program IS for you if…
- You want a clear roadmap for building a sustainable and profitable voiceover career — without guessing your way through it
- You're serious about laying strong foundations now so your career can actually grow and last
- You're ready to take consistent action, not just consume more information
- You're open to learning, evolving and stepping out of your comfort zone
- You already have some performance experience and want to turn it into professional voiceover work
This program is NOT for you if…
- You're looking for a "get rich quick" scheme — this program helps you build the foundations to launch your voiceover career with clarity and confidence, but like any business, it takes time and dedication to grow
- You're not a self-starter — in this business, especially when you're starting out, you need to be proactive
- You're only looking for performance coaching. Although you'll get some basic performance tips plus access to a directory of vetted coaches, this is not a comprehensive craft-development program
Build your voiceover career
Turn "aspiring" into working.
Meet Your Instructor
Hi, I'm Dervla Trainor!
I'm a full-time professional voice actor with over 12 years of experience, having worked with brands including Nike, Pepsi, PayPal, Mercedes-Benz, Microsoft, Samsung, and more.
But my experience in the entertainment industry goes well beyond the microphone.
My background in commercial and television production has given me a unique perspective on how projects come together from start to finish. I understand where voice actors fit into the bigger picture, what producers and clients are looking for, and how to approach working with other industry professionals in a way that builds trust, strengthens relationships, and leads to repeat opportunities.
I've also worked in talent representation and the music industry, and was the founder of a major Canadian voiceover industry conference. Through educational events, workshops, and The Voiceover Speaker Series, I've spent years connecting voice actors with industry professionals and helping them navigate the business.
I created the VO Kickstart Program because I saw how many aspiring voice actors were spending time, money, and energy trying to break into the industry without a clear understanding of how the business actually works.
My goal is to help you build strong foundations, understand where to focus your efforts, and develop a practical strategy for turning your interest in voiceover into a sustainable, professional career.
Student results
Here's what past students have to say:
"I wish I could give more than a 5-star review."
I gotta rave about this. I wish I could give more than a 5-star review. Every VO artist should have Dervla Trainor's VO Kickstart Program. The hours and experience laid out in the course is well worth the value!
— James B
"It changed everything for me."
VO Kickstart Program is absolutely amazing! It covers everything you need to know about voice acting and even dives into the business side of things. It changed everything for me. I highly recommend it to anyone looking to pursue their VO dreams!
— Nate S
"…but I now have a locked-in strategy moving forward too!"
This program was so comprehensive! When I started I wasn't able to figure out a clear path or find the exact steps I needed to take to start my voiceover business. Now I have everything set-up and I'm excited and confident on how to grow my career. It not only taught me what I need (and don't need!) to earn an income like working pro voice actors do, but I now have a locked-in strategy moving forward too!
— Rowan A
"I finished feeling confident, prepared, and excited."
As someone just starting out in voiceover, I was feeling intimidated and overwhelmed by all the information out there. The VO Kickstart program completely changed that. Dervla's course streamlined everything I needed to know and gave me a clear, realistic path forward. I finished feeling confident, prepared, and excited to take the next steps in my VO journey.
— Megan S
"You are worth the investment!"
You are worth the investment! If I had just been staring at a list of tasks to check off, my motivation and enthusiasm may have disappeared.
— Andy P
"It was a great introduction to everything voiceover related."
…the course was awesome! It was a great introduction to everything voiceover related, you were very personable and knowledgeable, and all the extra links and lists you provided will be super helpful going forward.
— Danielle M
Next live cohort: October 26, 2026
Ready to build your voiceover business?
Join me for 7 weeks of focused progress, including 6 live calls, practical lessons, and support as you put the foundations of your voiceover career in place.
Registration closes October 25 at 11:59pm Eastern.
Yes! I'm Ready to Kickstart My Career