Mike,
Everyone is different, and will offer different advice. I could be wrong, but I think if you are just starting out- you should have some work on your site that showcases your talent. You can create your own demos (both of my demos were produced by me using past work- I've never had a demo professionally produced in 11 years...ok, that may ruffle a feather or two...) That said, I will be having my commercial demo tweaked by a professional in the near future. So yes, it is good to seek the pros with help for this.
I say find or create some great copy that is appropriate for your voice and record about :60 of copy (about 5-7 different scripts) and put something together. The folks on this board will be happy to critique and help you along the way. As you get work, you can save money for the big demo you will have produced. Plus, you will gain experience along the way.
I'm guessing no one will hire you without a voice sample. Good luck!
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