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
BONUS EP: This New VO Conference Is Doing Everything DIFFERENTLY
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A brand new VO conference is coming and it’s NOT your typical hotel ballroom event.
In this interview, I sit down with Jessica Matheson 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://jessicamatheson.com
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