VO Pro: The Business of Voice Over and Voice Acting
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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.
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VO Pro: The Business of Voice Over and Voice Acting
Voice Over Conferences 2023 CALENDAR: VO Atlanta and More!
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So I thought the first video of the new year would be a good time to lay out the voice over conference 2023 calendar for you, including the big ones like VO Atlanta but also some smaller boutique conferences like MAVO.
Now, if you’ve never been to a voiceover conference before, let’s start with the central question: Why? Why go to a voiceover conference? Why spend all the time and money, why take time out of the booth, why travel hundreds or thousands of miles? Why step out of your comfort zone and network and go through all the perceived hassle?
And the answer is this: voiceover conferences are the best opportunities available for you to build relationships in-person in the industry that can advance your career and enrich your life. Period.
Chapters:
0:00 – 1:08 Intro
1:08 – 3:32 Why Go to Conferences?
3:32 – 5:49 VOcation – Feb 9-12 Cancun
5:49 – 8:38 VO Atlanta – Mar 23-26
8:38 – 10:10 APAC – Mar 27-28 NYC
10:10 – 10:57 WoVoCon – May 4-7 Orlando
10:57 – 11:14 One Voice UK – May (Dates TBD) London
11:14 – 12:06 OneVoice USA - August (Dates TBD) Dallas
12:06 – 12:34 VO North – Shut Down – Was in September
12:34 – 13:38 MAVO – Nov 10-12 Washington, DC
13:38 – 14:37 That’s Voiceover! –December (Dates TBD) - Likely NYC
14:37 – 15:33 Wrap Up and Thanks
Get the printable Voice Over Conferences 2023 Calendar at https://paulschmidtpro.com/vo-conferences-2023-calendar
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