by Chrissy Hogue Bartels, SAG-AFTRA Actor, Producer, and Educator
UGC Income for Actors & VOAs helps performers make money now using the skills they already have. Hosted by SAG-AFTRA actor and educator Chrissy Hogue Bartels, this podcast breaks down how actors and voice artists are booking paid UGC, negotiating rates, and building sustainable income without giving up their creative goals. If you want practical strategies, honest industry talk, and permission to get paid, you’re in the right place.
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December 31, 2025
<p>Talking to brands professionally is a game changer for UGC creators, actors, and voice artists.In Episode 12, Chrissy breaks down the exact communication framework you need to book confidently, deliver consistently, and get rehired.You’ll learn:• How to communicate with brands like a professional• Scripts for initial conversations• Clarifying questions every creator should ask• How to deliver content (the right way)• The 5 behaviors brands rehire for• How to maintain emotional neutrality• The “Rehire Email” that leads to repeat projects• Why actors & VO artists excel in brand communication</p><p>Want to work together or learn more? Follow me on Instagram <strong>@chrissyhoguebartels</strong> and DM me <strong>“INFO.”</strong></p>
December 30, 2025
<p>Understanding how brands think is one of the most important — and most overlooked — skills for UGC creators, actors, and voice artists.In this episode, Chrissy breaks down the Brand Decision Pyramid and explains the psychology behind why brands choose certain creators. You’ll learn exactly what brands look for, how they make decisions, and how to position yourself as the creator they trust, hire, and rehire.In this episode:• The 4 psychological factors brands use to choose creators• Why your acting & VO training gives you a conversion advantage• What brands are evaluating in the first 5 seconds• The emotional triggers that lead to a “yes”• How to become the “predictable creator” brands rely on• How to stand out in a saturated UGC market</p><p>Want to work together or learn more? Follow me on Instagram <strong>@chrissyhoguebartels</strong> and DM me <strong>“INFO.”</strong></p>
December 29, 2025
<p>Understanding how brands think is one of the most important — and most overlooked — skills for UGC creators, actors, and voice artists.In this episode, Chrissy breaks down the Brand Decision Pyramid and explains the psychology behind why brands choose certain creators. You’ll learn exactly what brands look for, how they make decisions, and how to position yourself as the creator they trust, hire, and rehire.In this episode:• The 4 psychological factors brands use to choose creators• Why your acting & VO training gives you a conversion advantage• What brands are evaluating in the first 5 seconds• The emotional triggers that lead to a “yes”• How to become the “predictable creator” brands rely on• How to stand out in a saturated UGC market</p><p>Want to work together or learn more? Follow me on Instagram <strong>@chrissyhoguebartels</strong> and DM me <strong>“INFO.”</strong></p>
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UGC Income for Actors & VOAs helps performers make money now using the skills they already have.
Hosted by SAG-AFTRA actor and educator Chrissy Hogue Bartels, this podcast breaks down how actors and voice artists are booking paid UGC, negotiating rates, and building sustainable income without giving up their creative goals.
If you want practical strategies, honest industry talk, and permission to get paid, you’re in the right place.
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