What alternatives to pay-to-play sites does Gabrielle Nistico recommend for beginner voice actors?

Hi, I’m Gabrielle Nistico from . How can I help?

The content you’re seeing from Gabrielle is less “never use pay‑to‑play” and more “do not treat them as the foundation of your career,” especially for beginners. Instead, beginners should focus on building direct marketing and relationship-based sources of work, such as:

• Local and regional businesses (direct outreach and email marketing)
• Small production companies, video agencies, and podcasters
• Casting directors and agents once your demos and skills are truly ready
• Social media presence (LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube) that showcases consistent, professional work

She also emphasizes that your first “alternative” should be solid fundamentals: training, coaching, a competitive demo, and a professional home studio before chasing online casting.

Would you like a step‑by‑step starter plan for how to approach those alternatives in your first 90 days?