What’s the best way I’ve found to improve this ratio for voice over? Training with—and I cannot stress this enough—reputable pros and, especially for the Japan market, creating amazing demos.

While I have made more money in the past three months than I did all of last year, it's still not enough for my personal situation.

However, the booking ratio you need will vary based on your financial situation and the average fees of the jobs you book. Full disclosure: I currently have a booking ratio of almost 29% for voice over.

This ratio will be influenced by things like experience and the source of your auditions, but a good starting point is to aim for a booking rate of 3-10% of your submitted auditions.