VO Pro: The Business of Voice Over and Voice Acting
Voiceover Business Strategies That Work
The 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.
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Episodes
196 episodes
There's No Winning The Blame Game
Are you stuck blaming the industry, AI, or luck for your stalled VO career? It’s time for real change.Discover why blame is secretly draining your power and stopping your voice over dreams before they start. In this actionable guide, yo...
Why Voice Actors Quit BEFORE Things Start Working
Most voice actors quit right before real success. Don’t let it happen to you. Here’s how to win.Discover why talented voice actors walk away just before their careers take off and how you can avoid being another almost-made-it story.
Positioning Problems in Voice Over Marketing
Struggling to explain what you do as a voice actor? Unlock your brand & land more gigs! This video reveals why most voice actors fail at describing their work, how brand clarity unlocks full-time bookings, and the best messaging tip...
The Most Ignored Skill in VO Marketing
Are invisible skills holding back your VO career? Discover what really lands voice actors consistent gigs! Unlock the true secrets to steady bookings, not just better vocal technique. In this video, we reveal the off-mic skills ...
What Casting Directors REALLY Want, with Adria Tennor
If you’ve ever wondered what casting directors are really looking for, this conversation is for you.Actor, director, coach, and Casting DNA creator Adria Tennor joins me to share the lessons she’s learned from decades in television, fil...
The Hidden Problem With LinkedIn Marketing for Voice Actors
Struggling to get VO gigs on LinkedIn even when you do everything "right” Here’s the truth.Most voice actors flounder on LinkedIn by following surface-level advice. In this video, you’ll discover why connection requests and prof...
Why Confidence Alone Doesn’t Build a Voice Over Business
Are you stuck waiting for confidence before going pro in VO? Stop! Action, not waiting, builds real careers.Struggling to call yourself a voice actor? This video exposes the Confidence Trap: why waiting for confidence before you act is ...
Talent vs. Business Skill in Voice Over
Are you a talented voice actor, but your bank account says otherwise? The problem often isn’t your skill set.Discover why so many voice actors stay broke, even with real talent, and how you can finally break free from the starving artis...
The Truth About Audiobook Narration in 2026, with Elise Arsenault
Is audiobook narration still worth pursuing in 2026… or is AI about to wipe it out?In this conversation, I sit down with audiobook narrator, actor, entrepreneur, and founder of The Global Actor, Elise Arsenault, to talk about the REAL s...
Why Your Website Sucks: 10 Most EMBARRASSING VO Website Gaffes
Is your voice over website secretly losing you clients? Fix these mistakes before it’s too late!In this video, discover the 10 most embarrassing VO website gaffs that could be sabotaging your career, costing you clients, and keeping you...
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...
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 v...
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. ...
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 th...
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 ...
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 b...
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 ma...
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 voice...
Email 📧 Marketing for Beginner Voice Actors and Creatives
Transform your inbox into your #1 client magnet with proven email marketing strategies. Learn why pros stop chasing algorithms and start owning their career by making email their powerhouse for client relationships and bookings.
How To Set Up a Voice Acting BUSINESS for Beginners
Stop hoping talent is enough. Here’s how to protect your VO career and start earning like a pro! This video is your guide to turning your voice over side hustle into a legitimate business. Discover the business setup essentials, mu...
How To Use Case Studies When You’re NEW to Voice Over
Struggling because you're new to voiceover? Your lack of experience is your secret marketing weapon!Learn how to turn even tiny gigs into compelling case studies that attract clients and boost your credibility. No big-name credits neede...
How to Handle REJECTION 👎 as a New Voice Actor
Rejection SUCKS! But it’s your secret weapon for a thriving voiceover career. Learn how to turn industry rejection into your biggest advantage as a new or aspiring voice actor. This video breaks down real booking stats, exposes ...
5 Myths About Local Voice Over Jobs and What Actually Works
Think you need Hollywood connections for voiceover success? Think again! Local VO work is thriving.In this video, we bust the 5 biggest myths about local voice over jobs, showing you how to land high-paying gigs, build client relationsh...
8 Ways To Find Local Voice Over Jobs for Beginners
Unlock voice over jobs hiding in your hometown. Most actors miss these secret, local VO goldmines!Discover proven steps to land high-paying, local voice over gigs, even if you’re just getting started.Say goodbye to endless onlin...
9 Ways You Get in Your Own Way & How To Fix it
Stop blaming the algorithm. Your biggest barrier to VO success is YOU. Discover why most voice actors stay stuck in part-time mode, and how breaking self-sabotaging patterns is the real key to going full-time. In this video, you...
