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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VO Pro: The Business of Voice Over and Voice Acting
Accountability Is NOT What You Think: Coach Amanda McKinney
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Today we chat with Amazon Best Selling Author and Accountability Coach, Amanda McKinney about the importance of accountability and goal-setting for entrepreneurs.
She defines accountability as taking ownership of one's actions, regardless of the outcome, and emphasizes the need to let go of what cannot be controlled. She also addresses the issue of guilt and how to manage it when holding oneself accountable.
She explains significance of setting realistic goals based on honesty, capacity, and commitment and advises entrepreneurs to find their community and connect with like-minded individuals to combat loneliness and gain support.
We wrap with a discussion about her book, 'Why Not? The Accidental Entrepreneur's Guide to Success.'
Takeaways:
Accountability means taking ownership of one's actions, regardless of the outcome.
Guilt should not be associated with accountability; it is about owning the action and learning from it.
Setting realistic goals requires honesty about what one truly wants and the capacity to achieve it.
Finding a community of like-minded individuals is crucial for combating loneliness and gaining support as an entrepreneur.
Networking events and connecting with others can help entrepreneurs manage their time effectively and stay productive.
Amanda McKinney's book, 'Why Not? The Accidental Entrepreneur's Guide to Success,' is a resource for entrepreneurs who stumbled into entrepreneurship and need guidance and support.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction: Amanda McKinney, an Accountability Coach
04:13 Managing Guilt in Accountability
08:51 Setting Realistic Goals
29:02 Amanda McKinney's Book: 'Why Not?'
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