Lee P.
I’m currently competing in The People’s…
I’m currently competing in The People’s Artist competition, and I watched the training during the Top 15 round while sitting in 2nd place. What surprised me most was how much the contest is really about relationship building, timing, supporter organization, and long-term strategy — not just posting your link every day and hoping for votes. The training helped me think more intentionally about donor outreach, supporter fatigue, preparing for 2x voting windows ahead of time, and building momentum before Group Finals instead of reacting late under pressure. I already started applying several of the strategies immediately by organizing my outreach, refining my messaging, and approaching the campaign more strategically overall. I’d recommend the training to any contestant who is serious about advancing in the competition. It gives a much clearer understanding of how the rounds actually work and helps you avoid a lot of mistakes people make early on.
Response from Voting AcademyMay 21, 2026
Thank you for this! This is exactly the kind of feedback that makes the work worthwhile. What you described about the shift from posting your link and hoping to thinking intentionally about timing, relationships, and momentum is the core insight the training is built around. Most contestants figure that out somewhere between Top 5 and Group Finals when it is already costing them. You figured it out in Top 15 while still in second place. That timing advantage is real. The fact that you started applying strategies immediately rather than waiting tells me you are going to be difficult to beat in the rounds ahead. Good luck in Group Finals. I will be rooting for you. Omar Ruiz Voting Academy




