VO Pro: The Business of Voice Over and Voice Acting

Paul Schmidt
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Voiceover Business Strategies That WorkThe VO Pro Podcast is the go-to show for voice actors who want to grow their voiceover business without relying on casting sites or waiting for agents to hand them work. Hosted by voice actor and business coach Paul Schmidt, this podcast delivers no-fluff, tactical advice on how to market your voiceover services, attract high-quality clients, and build a profitable VO business in a world of AI-generated voices and shifting industry standards.You’ll learn practical voiceover marketing tips, how to master direct marketing for voice actors, build a solid client base, and use tools like email outreach, SEO, and strategic positioning to stand out. We cover how to price your work, optimize your VO website, and navigate topics like AI and voiceover with clarity and confidence.Each week, we bring you insights and strategies from Paul, and interviews with working voice actors, coaches, casting directors, and experts who understand the business of voiceover from the inside out.If you're a freelance voice actor looking to take control of your career and actually get booked, this is the podcast for you. Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Pandora, Audible, Amazon Music, iHeart Radio, SoundCloud, Deezer, Podcast Addict, Castbox, and RSS, and wherever you get your podcasts. You’ll also find helpful information including my free Move Touch Inspire newsletter for voice actors at https://VOPro.pro/mti SUBSCRIBE on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/vopro-pro?sub_confirmation=1 The Pro Blog: https://vopro.pro/blog The VO Freedom Master Plan: https://vofreedommasterplan.com Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/vofreedom

  1. Afraid of AI? You’re Missing a MUCH Bigger Threat.

    5D AGO

    Afraid of AI? You’re Missing a MUCH Bigger Threat.

    Think AI is stealing VO jobs? You’re missing the real threat and a huge career opportunity most overlook. In this video, I reveal why your competition isn’t synthetic voices, it’s other voice actors who use AI to market, pitch, and book faster. Discover the truth about AI ethics, learn what really gives you an edge, and get a practical playbook to work smarter, not harder. Ready to future-proof your voice over career? Freesource of the Week: THE VOICE ACTOR'S GUIDE TO POSITIONING AGAINST AI: https://welcome.vopro.pro/ai-positioning-guide #VoiceOver #AICareers #VoiceActing #VOTips #EthicalAI #AIForCreatives #FutureProofVO Links: (When possible, I use affiliate links and may earn a commission. See disclosure below.) ▶️ Subscribe: https://vopro.pro/youtube 🆓 Free Voice Actor Resources: https://vopro.pro/freesources 📈 Work with Me: https://vopro.pro/workwithme 🎧 The VO Pro Podcast: https://vopro.pro/podcast 🪜 7 Steps to Starting and Developing a Career in Voiceover: https://vopro.pro/7steps 📭 Move Touch Inspire Newsletter for Voice Actors and Creative Pros: https://vopro.pro/mti 🖥️ Facebook: https://vopro.pro/facebook 🛒 The VO Pro Shop: https://vopro.pro/shop 🎙️ My voice over website: https://paulschmidtvoice.com Tools and Tech: 💲 Solopreneur and small business accounting: https://vopro.pro/quickbooks (Get 50% off) 💻  Device and fraud protection: Norton Small Business: https://vopro.pro/norton 📑  Create beautiful resources, e-books, and presentations like mine in minutes: https://vopro.pro/typeset 📘 Recommended Book List with Links: https://vopro.pro/booklist ⚙️ Tools I Use with Links: https://vopro.pro/gearlist 🎯 Lead generation and targeting: Apollo.io: https://vopro.pro/apollo 🛒 The world's best checkout cart: SamCart: https://vopro.pro/samcart 🌳 Way Better than Linktree: https://vopro.pro/pillar 🖊️ The best social media publisher I've found: https://vopro.pro/publer Disclosure: Affiliate marketing is an great way to generate revenue as a content creator. Some links in my video descriptions are affiliate links and I may earn a commission should you make a purchase after clicking them. I only link to items I recommend. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. About (Paul) Schmidt: Paul Schmidt is a successful voice actor, community builder, and voiceover business coach.  He's also the creator of the VO Freedom Master Plan, a voiceover marketing program designed to generate consistent opportunities for voice actors to book work, and the VO Pro Community, a private, professional, global community created to meet the needs of voice actors and audiobook narrators who want to take their careers to the next level.  Paul has been a voice actor for over 25 years and full-time for the last several. He lives in beautiful Richmond, VA. Send us Fan Mail Support the show

    12 min
  2. BONUS EP: This New VO Conference Is Doing Everything DIFFERENTLY

    APR 27

    BONUS EP: This New VO Conference Is Doing Everything DIFFERENTLY

    A brand new VO conference is coming and it’s NOT your typical hotel ballroom event. In this interview, I sit down with Jessica Mathison to break down the Pacific Northwest VO Summit… a brand new, intentionally small, highly interactive voiceover conference happening in June, 2026. If you’re tired of choosing between breakout sessions, sitting through lectures, and leaving overwhelmed with notes you’ll never use… this might be the event that changes how you approach VO conferences entirely. Event Details: 📍 Location: Skamania Lodge, Stevenson, WA (near Portland, OR) 📅 Dates: June 24–27, 2026 🌲 Expect: * A stunning Pacific Northwest setting (mountains, waterfalls, Columbia Gorge) * A capped attendance of ~150 people * One shared session experience (no FOMO between tracks) * Hands-on, interactive learning you can actually apply Resources & Links Mentioned: 👉 Pacific Northwest VO Summit: https://vosummitpnw.com 👉 Jessica Matheson Books: https://jessicamathison.com #VoiceOver #VoiceActing #VOMarketing #VoiceOverConference #VOAtlanta #VoiceOverBusiness #FindVoiceoverClients #FreelanceVoiceActor #VOCommunity #VoiceActorLife Links: (When possible, I use affiliate links and may earn a commission. See disclosure below.) ▶️ Subscribe: https://vopro.pro/youtube 🆓 Free Voice Actor Resources: https://vopro.pro/freesources 📈 Work with Me: https://vopro.pro/workwithme 🎧 The VO Pro Podcast: https://vopro.pro/podcast 🪜 7 Steps to Starting and Developing a Career in Voiceover: https://vopro.pro/7steps 📭 Move Touch Inspire Newsletter for Voice Actors and Creative Pros: https://vopro.pro/mti 🖥️ Facebook: https://vopro.pro/facebook 🛒 The VO Pro Shop: https://vopro.pro/shop 🎙️ My voice over website: https://paulschmidtvoice.com Tools and Tech: 💲 Solopreneur and small business accounting: https://vopro.pro/quickbooks (Get 50% off) 💻  Device and fraud protection: Norton Small Business: https://vopro.pro/norton 📑  Create beautiful resources, e-books, and presentations like mine in minutes: https://vopro.pro/typeset 📘 Recommended Book List with Links: https://vopro.pro/booklist ⚙️ Tools I Use with Links: https://vopro.pro/gearlist 🎯 Lead generation and targeting: Apollo.io: https://vopro.pro/apollo 🛒 The world's best checkout cart: SamCart: https://vopro.pro/samcart 🌳 Way Better than Linktree: https://vopro.pro/pillar 🖊️ The best social media publisher I've found: https://vopro.pro/publer Disclosure: Affiliate marketing is an great way to generate revenue as a content creator. Some links in my video descriptions are affiliate links and I may earn a commission should you make a purchase after clicking them. I only link to items I recommend. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Send us Fan Mail Support the show

    15 min
  3. How Your P2P Profile Is CHOKING Your VO Career

    APR 23

    How Your P2P Profile Is CHOKING Your VO Career

    Don’t let another dream client slip away. Your VO website is the key to getting hired fast. Discover why relying on casting sites is costing you career opportunities and how your own voice actor website becomes a client magnet. In this video, learn exactly what your website MUST have: demos above the fold, frictionless contact, easy scheduling, strong branding, clear copy, SEO essentials, and actionable steps to launch ASAP, even if you’re not tech-savvy. Get our FREE Top 10 Voice Actor Website Strategies guidebook: https://welcome.vopro.pro/website-strategies #VoiceActor #VoiceOver #VOwebsite #VOPro #ActorMarketing #HomeStudio #CastingSites #FreelanceBiz Links: (When possible, I use affiliate links and may earn a commission. See disclosure below.) ▶️ Subscribe: https://vopro.pro/youtube 🆓 Free Voice Actor Resources: https://vopro.pro/freesources 📈 Work with Me: https://vopro.pro/workwithme 🎧 The VO Pro Podcast: https://vopro.pro/podcast 🪜 7 Steps to Starting and Developing a Career in Voiceover: https://vopro.pro/7steps 📭 Move Touch Inspire Newsletter for Voice Actors and Creative Pros: https://vopro.pro/mti 🖥️ Facebook: https://vopro.pro/facebook 🛒 The VO Pro Shop: https://vopro.pro/shop 🎙️ My voice over website: https://paulschmidtvoice.com Tools and Tech: 💲 Solopreneur and small business accounting: https://vopro.pro/quickbooks (Get 50% off) 💻  Device and fraud protection: Norton Small Business: https://vopro.pro/norton 📑  Create beautiful resources, e-books, and presentations like mine in minutes: https://vopro.pro/typeset 📘 Recommended Book List with Links: https://vopro.pro/booklist ⚙️ Tools I Use with Links: https://vopro.pro/gearlist 🎯 Lead generation and targeting: Apollo.io: https://vopro.pro/apollo 🛒 The world's best checkout cart: SamCart: https://vopro.pro/samcart 🌳 Way Better than Linktree: https://vopro.pro/pillar 🖊️ The best social media publisher I've found: https://vopro.pro/publer Disclosure: Affiliate marketing is an great way to generate revenue as a content creator. Some links in my video descriptions are affiliate links and I may earn a commission should you make a purchase after clicking them. I only link to items I recommend. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. About (Paul) Schmidt: Paul Schmidt is a successful voice actor, community builder, and voiceover business coach.  He's also the creator of the VO Freedom Master Plan, a voiceover marketing program designed to generate consistent opportunities for voice actors to book work, and the VO Pro Community, a private, professional, global community created to meet the needs of voice actors and audiobook narrators who want to take their careers to the next level.  Paul has been a voice actor for over 25 years and full-time for the last several. He lives in beaut Send us Fan Mail Support the show

    12 min
  4. Local VO Work vs P2P Online Casting Sites: Which Is BETTER?

    APR 16

    Local VO Work vs P2P Online Casting Sites: Which Is BETTER?

    Tired of endless P2P auditions and no results? Discover why local clients are your secret VO goldmine. Are you stuck on online casting sites, wondering why the bookings just aren’t coming? This video busts the hustle trap myth that keeps voice actors chasing low-paying gigs and shows you step-by-step how to land higher-paying, repeat clients right in your own backyard. Learn the hidden drawbacks of P2P platforms and grab actionable outreach tips to build a resilient, thriving career on your terms. 🎁 Grab the free 21 Local Client Niches Cheat Sheet™: https://welcome.vopro.pro/local-niches-cheat-sheet VO Local™: https://vopro.pro/volocal VO Client Connect Plus™: https://vopro.pro/clientconnectplus Learn more & level up at VO Pro: https://vopro.pro/vopro #VoiceOverTips #VOPro #VoiceActorSuccess #LocalClients #VoiceOverMarketing #P2PMyth #FreelanceVoice #VOgoldmine #FindClients #BookMoreVO Links: (When possible, I use affiliate links and may earn a commission. See disclosure below.) ▶️ Subscribe: https://vopro.pro/youtube 🆓 Free Voice Actor Resources: https://vopro.pro/freesources 📈 Work with Me: https://vopro.pro/workwithme 🎧 The VO Pro Podcast: https://vopro.pro/podcast 🪜 7 Steps to Starting and Developing a Career in Voiceover: https://vopro.pro/7steps 📭 Move Touch Inspire Newsletter for Voice Actors and Creative Pros: https://vopro.pro/mti 🖥️ Facebook: https://vopro.pro/facebook 🛒 The VO Pro Shop: https://vopro.pro/shop 🎙️ My voice over website: https://paulschmidtvoice.com Tools and Tech: 💲 Solopreneur and small business accounting: https://vopro.pro/quickbooks (Get 50% off) 💻  Device and fraud protection: Norton Small Business: https://vopro.pro/norton 📑  Create beautiful resources, e-books, and presentations like mine in minutes: https://vopro.pro/typeset 📘 Recommended Book List with Links: https://vopro.pro/booklist ⚙️ Tools I Use with Links: https://vopro.pro/gearlist 🎯 Lead generation and targeting: Apollo.io: https://vopro.pro/apollo 🛒 The world's best checkout cart: SamCart: https://vopro.pro/samcart 🌳 Way Better than Linktree: https://vopro.pro/pillar 🖊️ The best social media publisher I've found: https://vopro.pro/publer Disclosure: Affiliate marketing is an great way to generate revenue as a content creator. Some links in my video descriptions are affiliate links and I may earn a commission should you make a purchase after clicking them. I only link to items I recommend. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. About (Paul) Schmidt: Paul Schmidt is a successful voice actor, community builder, and voiceover business coach.  He's also the creator of the VO Freedom Mast Send us Fan Mail Support the show

    14 min
  5. Why Your Gmail Address Is KILLING ☠️ Your Credibility

    APR 9

    Why Your Gmail Address Is KILLING ☠️ Your Credibility

    Is your email address secretly sabotaging your voiceover career?  Find out before it's too late! Learn how a generic Gmail or free website could be costing you gigs and discover the quick, affordable fix that turns your brand from amateur to pro in a single weekend. We’ll walk you through real casting perspectives, credibility upgrades, and the exact steps every serious VO needs to get more clients. Grab the free guide, The $50 Fix That Stops Clients From Ignoring You: https://welcome.vopro.pro/50-dollar-fix Explore VO Pro: https://vopro.pro/vopro #VoiceOverTips #VOPro #VoiceActor #Branding #CareerGrowth #FreelanceLife Links: (When possible, I use affiliate links and may earn a commission. See disclosure below.) ▶️ Subscribe: https://vopro.pro/youtube 🆓 Free Voice Actor Resources: https://vopro.pro/freesources 📈 Work with Me: https://vopro.pro/workwithme 🎧 The VO Pro Podcast: https://vopro.pro/podcast 🪜 7 Steps to Starting and Developing a Career in Voiceover: https://vopro.pro/7steps 📭 Move Touch Inspire Newsletter for Voice Actors and Creative Pros: https://vopro.pro/mti 🖥️ Facebook: https://vopro.pro/facebook 🛒 The VO Pro Shop: https://vopro.pro/shop 🎙️ My voice over website: https://paulschmidtvoice.com Tools and Tech: 💲 Solopreneur and small business accounting: https://vopro.pro/quickbooks (Get 50% off) 💻  Device and fraud protection: Norton Small Business: https://vopro.pro/norton 📑  Create beautiful resources, e-books, and presentations like mine in minutes: https://vopro.pro/typeset 📘 Recommended Book List with Links: https://vopro.pro/booklist ⚙️ Tools I Use with Links: https://vopro.pro/gearlist 🎯 Lead generation and targeting: Apollo.io: https://vopro.pro/apollo 🛒 The world's best checkout cart: SamCart: https://vopro.pro/samcart 🌳 Way Better than Linktree: https://vopro.pro/pillar 🖊️ The best social media publisher I've found: https://vopro.pro/publer Disclosure: Affiliate marketing is an great way to generate revenue as a content creator. Some links in my video descriptions are affiliate links and I may earn a commission should you make a purchase after clicking them. I only link to items I recommend. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. About (Paul) Schmidt: Paul Schmidt is a successful voice actor, community builder, and voiceover business coach.  He's also the creator of the VO Freedom Master Plan, a voiceover marketing program designed to generate consistent opportunities for voice actors to book work, and the VO Pro Community, a private, professional, global community created to meet the needs of voice actors and audiobook narrators who want to take their careers to the next level.  Paul has been a voice actor for over 25 years and full-time for the last several. He lives in Send us Fan Mail Support the show

    13 min
  6. AI: Will It STEAL Your Job... or Make You Rich?

    APR 2

    AI: Will It STEAL Your Job... or Make You Rich?

    Unlock the #1 secret to surviving and thriving as a voice actor in the AI age. Discover how beginner and part-time voice actors, and even established vets, are leveraging AI to win clients, streamline marketing, and build profitable VO businesses without tech overwhelm! This video breaks down day-to-day tactics, must-have tools, and real-world workflows that put you ahead of the game. 🎁 Download The Voice Actor's AI Toolkit™: https://welcome.vopro.pro/ai-toolkit Explore VO Pro tools & community: https://VOPro.pro AI assisted lead generation and outreach: https://vopro.pro/apollo AI social media scheduling: https://vopro.pro/publer Solopreneur and small business accounting: https://vopro.pro/quickbooks (Get 50% off) AI device protection: Norton Small Business: https://vopro.pro/norton #voiceovertips #AIFuture #VoiceActorTips #WorkSmarter #CreativeCareers Links: (When possible, I use affiliate links and may earn a commission. See disclosure below.) ▶️ Subscribe: https://vopro.pro/youtube 🆓 Free Voice Actor Resources: https://vopro.pro/freesources 📈 Work with Me: https://vopro.pro/workwithme 🎧 The VO Pro Podcast: https://vopro.pro/podcast 🪜 7 Steps to Starting and Developing a Career in Voiceover: https://vopro.pro/7steps 📭 Move Touch Inspire Newsletter for Voice Actors and Creative Pros: https://vopro.pro/mti 🖥️ Facebook: https://vopro.pro/facebook 🛒 The VO Pro Shop: https://vopro.pro/shop 🎙️ My voice over website: https://paulschmidtvoice.com Tools and Tech: 📑  Create beautiful resources, e-books, and presentations like mine in minutes: https://vopro.pro/typeset 📘 Recommended Book List with Links: https://vopro.pro/booklist ⚙️ Tools I Use with Links: https://vopro.pro/gearlist 🎯 Lead generation and targeting: Apollo.io: https://vopro.pro/apollo 🛒 The world's best checkout cart: SamCart: https://vopro.pro/samcart 🌳 Way Better than Linktree: https://vopro.pro/pillar 🖊️ The best social media publisher I've found: https://vopro.pro/publer Disclosure: Affiliate marketing is an great way to generate revenue as a content creator. Some links in my video descriptions are affiliate links and I may earn a commission should you make a purchase after clicking them. I only link to items I recommend. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. About (Paul) Schmidt: Paul Schmidt is a successful voice actor, community builder, and voiceover business coach.  He's also the creator of the VO Freedom Master Plan, a voiceover marketing program designed to generate consistent opportunities for voice actors to book work, and the VO Pro Community, a private, professional, global community created to meet the needs of voice actors and audiobook narrators who want to take their careers to the next level.  Paul has Send us Fan Mail Support the show

    16 min
  7. The #1 Biggest BLUNDER: Why You're Not Booking VO Gigs

    MAR 26

    The #1 Biggest BLUNDER: Why You're Not Booking VO Gigs

    Stop letting "bad luck” steal your bookings. Discover the #1 VO blunder and how to fix it now! In this video, we reveal the straight truth most voice actors ignore: booking more gigs has less to do with talent or gear. It’s all about mastering the outreach numbers game. You’ll learn why part-timers stay stuck, the proven habits of VO pros, and a simple 7-day action plan to explode your client list. Ready to take control? Download the free 7-Day VO Outreach Challenge Roadmap and join the VO Pro Community for the tools you need to finally go from hoping to booking. 🎯 Get the 7-Day VO Outreach Challenge: https://welcome.vopro.pro/7-day-outreach-challenge-roadmap Join the VO Pro Community and get dozens of tool, resources, and a community of VO Pros there to help you: https://vopro.pro/vopro #VoiceOver #VoiceActing #VOKickstart #BookingMoreGigs #VOBusiness #VoiceActorTips #OutreachChallenge #VOPro Links: (When possible, I use affiliate links and may earn a commission. See disclosure below.) ▶️ Subscribe: https://vopro.pro/youtube 🆓 Free Voice Actor Resources: https://vopro.pro/freesources 📈 Work with Me: https://vopro.pro/workwithme 🎧 The VO Pro Podcast: https://vopro.pro/podcast 🪜 7 Steps to Starting and Developing a Career in Voiceover: https://vopro.pro/7steps 📭 Move Touch Inspire Newsletter for Voice Actors and Creative Pros: https://vopro.pro/mti 🖥️ Facebook: https://vopro.pro/facebook 🛒 The VO Pro Shop: https://vopro.pro/shop 🎙️ My voice over website: https://paulschmidtvoice.com Tools and Tech: 📑  Create beautiful resources, e-books, and presentations like mine in minutes: https://vopro.pro/typeset 📘 Recommended Book List with Links: https://vopro.pro/booklist ⚙️ Tools I Use with Links: https://vopro.pro/gearlist 🎯 Lead generation and targeting: Apollo.io: https://vopro.pro/apollo 🛒 The world's best checkout cart: SamCart: https://vopro.pro/samcart 🌳 Way Better than Linktree: https://vopro.pro/pillar 🖊️ The best social media publisher I've found: https://vopro.pro/publer Disclosure: Affiliate marketing is an great way to generate revenue as a content creator. Some links in my video descriptions are affiliate links and I may earn a commission should you make a purchase after clicking them. I only link to items I recommend. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. About (Paul) Schmidt: Paul Schmidt is a successful voice actor, community builder, and voiceover business coach.  He's also the creator of the VO Freedom Master Plan, a voiceover marketing program designed to generate consistent opportunities for voice actors to book work, and the VO Pro Community, a private, professional, global community created to meet the needs of voice actors and audiobook narrators who want to take their careers to the next level.  Paul has been a voice actor for o Send us Fan Mail Support the show

    14 min
  8. The Audition Trap That Keeps Voice Actors BROKE

    MAR 19

    The Audition Trap That Keeps Voice Actors BROKE

    Are constant auditions keeping you broke? Discover how real VO pros finally break the endless cycle. Stop relying on luck. Learn why the audition grind doesn't build income, and learn proven steps to attract, pitch, and land direct voiceover clients. This video reveals the audition trap, the business skills today's VO pros use for real success, and offers actionable tools to help you build true income certainty. 🎁 Grab your free checklist: Essential Marketing Asset Checklist for VO Pros at https://welcome.vopro.pro/marketing-assets-checklist 📘 The Big Book of VO Client Avatars: https://vopro.pro/bigbook 🌟 Explore our voice over business coaching and direct marketing programs: https://vopro.pro/workwithme #voiceover #voiceactor #auditiontrap #VObusiness #VOsuccess #marketingformediapros #voiceactingcareer #bookclients #creativeentrepreneur Links: (When possible, I use affiliate links and may earn a commission. See disclosure below.) ▶️ Subscribe: https://vopro.pro/youtube 🆓 Free Voice Actor Resources: https://vopro.pro/freesources 📈 Work with Me: https://vopro.pro/workwithme 🎧 The VO Pro Podcast: https://vopro.pro/podcast 🪜 7 Steps to Starting and Developing a Career in Voiceover: https://vopro.pro/7steps 📭 Move Touch Inspire Newsletter for Voice Actors and Creative Pros: https://vopro.pro/mti 🖥️ Facebook: https://vopro.pro/facebook 🛒 The VO Pro Shop: https://vopro.pro/shop 🎙️ My voice over website: https://paulschmidtvoice.com Tools and Tech: 📑  Create beautiful resources, e-books, and presentations like mine in minutes: https://vopro.pro/typeset 📘 Recommended Book List with Links: https://vopro.pro/booklist ⚙️ VO Gear I Use with Links: https://vopro.pro/gearlist 🎯 Lead generation and targeting: Apollo.io: https://vopro.pro/apollo 🛒 The world's best checkout cart: SamCart: https://vopro.pro/samcart 🌳 Way Better than Linktree: https://vopro.pro/pillar 🖊️ The best social media publisher I've found: https://vopro.pro/publer Disclosure: Affiliate marketing is an great way to generate revenue as a content creator. Some links in my video descriptions are affiliate links and I may earn a commission should you make a purchase after clicking them. I only link to items I recommend. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. About (Paul) Schmidt: Paul Schmidt is a successful voice actor, community builder, and voiceover business coach.  He's also the creator of the VO Freedom Master Plan, a voiceover marketing program designed to generate consistent opportunities for voice actors to book work, and the VO Pro Community, a private, professional, global community created to meet the needs of voice actors and audiobook narrators who want to take their careers to the next level.  Paul has been a voice actor for over 25 years and full-time Send us Fan Mail Support the show

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Voiceover Business Strategies That WorkThe VO Pro Podcast is the go-to show for voice actors who want to grow their voiceover business without relying on casting sites or waiting for agents to hand them work. Hosted by voice actor and business coach Paul Schmidt, this podcast delivers no-fluff, tactical advice on how to market your voiceover services, attract high-quality clients, and build a profitable VO business in a world of AI-generated voices and shifting industry standards.You’ll learn practical voiceover marketing tips, how to master direct marketing for voice actors, build a solid client base, and use tools like email outreach, SEO, and strategic positioning to stand out. We cover how to price your work, optimize your VO website, and navigate topics like AI and voiceover with clarity and confidence.Each week, we bring you insights and strategies from Paul, and interviews with working voice actors, coaches, casting directors, and experts who understand the business of voiceover from the inside out.If you're a freelance voice actor looking to take control of your career and actually get booked, this is the podcast for you. Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Pandora, Audible, Amazon Music, iHeart Radio, SoundCloud, Deezer, Podcast Addict, Castbox, and RSS, and wherever you get your podcasts. You’ll also find helpful information including my free Move Touch Inspire newsletter for voice actors at https://VOPro.pro/mti SUBSCRIBE on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/vopro-pro?sub_confirmation=1 The Pro Blog: https://vopro.pro/blog The VO Freedom Master Plan: https://vofreedommasterplan.com Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/vofreedom

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