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
201 episodes
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...
The 7 Essential Systems Every Voice Actor & Creative Needs
Unlock the 7 business systems top voice actors use to thrive. Talent is NOT the secret to success!Are you grinding hard but still stuck in the gig-to-gig struggle? Discover the 7 essential business systems that separate thriving, full-t...
How To Run Your VO Business: A Strategic Framework
Unlock the #1 secret full-time voice actors use to go from chaos to consistent bookings, fast!Tired of endless auditions with few results? In this video, discover the proven business framework top voice talent use to escape burnout and ...
Skip THIS and You'll DESTROY 2026 Before It Starts
Discover the pro moves that create full-time voiceover success fast. Miss them, and you're doomed to set yourself adrift in 2026.If you’re done with ineffective resolutions and ready for real growth, learn what top voice actors ...
From Zero to Launch: Your 90 Day Creator Starter Plan
Ready to break the myths and launch your creative business, even as a part-time voice actor? In this video, we’ll reveal an easy-to-follow, step-by-step blueprint: mindset shifts, simple marketing strategies, and how to land your first ...
The REAL Way to Get VO Clients from Social Media
Stop blending in and start booking: this video breaks down step-by-step tactics for voice actors to turn social media into a true lead-generation machine. Learn why typical postin” fails, which platforms actually pay off, and how to bra...
The Straight TRUTH About Voice Over Rates for Beginners
Still quoting $75 for voiceover gigs? Stop selling yourself short and discover your true worth! In this video, I break down exactly how much new voice actors should charge, why "exposure” rates are career poison, and the real reasons tr...
BONUS EPISODE! Is Your Demo KILLING Bookings? Rob Bee Has Thoughts
Is your demo actually working… or just sitting there collecting digital dust?In this interview, legendary UK VO demo producer Rob Bee breaks down what makes a voiceover demo book work and why so many miss the mark.We dig into:
Client Outreach for Creative Pros: Why Your Cold Emails SUCK
Most creative careers die in the DMs, not because of bad talent, but bad communication. If you’re a part-time voice actor, designer, or creative trying to ditch side hustles and go full-time, this episode is your wake-up call.Cold outre...
3 Deadly Business BLUNDERS New Voice Actors Make
Can your voice over career survive these rookie mistakes? Most miss #2—don’t let that be you!Are you pouring your heart into voice acting but not booking clients or growing your business? Discover the top 3 business mistakes voi...
4 VO Marketing SECRETS Nobody Tells Beginners
Stop chasing clients! Start attracting them with 4 proven VO marketing secrets nobody’s teaching. Unlock the rookie mistakes sabotaging your bookings, and learn actionable marketing tactics to build a sustainable, full-time voiceover ca...
From Side Hustle to Pro: The REAL Creative Career Path
Stuck in side hustle mode? Learn how to finally go full-time as a thriving creative pro!Unlock the real path from part-time freelancer to Creative CEO and stop settling for scraps. In this video, Paul Schmidt (VO Pro Creator) reveals th...
How To Get Your First PAYING Voice Over Clients Step by Step
Stop waiting for your big break! Discover how to land your first VO clients, even if you’re brand new.Are you tired of endless auditions and no bookings? In this video, I reveal the proven blueprint I used to go from zero client...
How to Get Booked CONSISTENTLY as a Voice Actor
Stop hustling for scraps! Discover the 3 levers every voice actor needs to go full-time (and/or level up) now!Are you tired of winging it and hoping for the best in your voiceover career? In this video, I reveal the three essent...
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Men in VO: Its Time We Hold Each Other ACCOUNTABLE
Are you going to break the silence and lead real change in the voiceover industry?In this frank video, I get into the uncomfortable truths facing men in VO. Discover why silence is the biggest threat to your voiceover business, ...
The Work for Hire SCAM: Are You Losing THOUSANDS?
Are “work for hire” contracts stealing your future? Learn how to protect your voice and your income!If you’re a part-time voice actor dreaming of going full-time, you can’t afford to ignore the dangers of “work for hire” contracts. ...
Stop GUESSING: Track These VO Business Numbers!
Stop guessing your way to VO success. Discover the metrics that turn talent into full-time income.Are you tired of hustling with little to show for it? In this video, we reveal the essential business metrics every voice actor mu...
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Stand Out or Get LOST: The VO Branding Wake Up Call
Unlock the secret to going full-time as a voice actor with a brand that truly converts. This video reveals how to build a powerful voiceover brand that attracts your ideal clients, boosts your bookings, and grows your business. Learn st...
Demo Landing Pages that ATTRACT High-Paying Clients Fast
Unlock the secret to turning your voiceover demo reel into a client magnet. Discover how a genre-specific landing page can transform your VO career from part-time hustle to full-time success. This video breaks down the exact ste...
Why Most Voice Actors FAIL at Networking & How You Can Win BIG
Ready to Crush Your Next Networking Event? Here’s how.Most voice actors walk into events with no plan—and walk out wondering why they didn’t make any real connections (or land any gigs).In this video, I break down exactly how to...
This Simple Strategy ATTRACTS VO Clients
Want more VO clients in addition to cold emails? Learn how to create a lead magnet that builds trust, grows your email list, and positions you as the go-to voice actor in your niche.In this video, I’ll show you how to create a simple, h...
