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VO Pro: The Business of Voice Over and Voice Acting

by Paul Schmidt

Voiceover Business Strategies That WorkThe 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. Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Pandora, Audible, Amazon Music, iHeart Radio, SoundCloud, Deezer, Podcast Addict, Castbox, and RSS, and wherever you get your podcasts. You’ll also find helpful information including my free Move Touch Inspire newsletter for voice actors at https://VOPro.pro/mti SUBSCRIBE on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/vopro-pro?sub_confirmation=1 The Pro Blog: https://vopro.pro/blog The VO Freedom Master Plan: https://vofreedommasterplan.com Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/vofreedom

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Latest episodes

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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 yo

Sep 3
12 min

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 t

Aug 27
20 min

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 bran

Aug 20
17 min

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 v

Aug 13
15 min

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 m

Jul 16
27 min

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. I

Jun 18
12 min

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 expose

Jun 4
11 min

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 rea

May 21
10 min

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 fo

May 14
28 min

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 c

May 7
16 min

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 v

Apr 30
11 min

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 Northwe

Apr 27
14 min

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 an

Apr 23
11 min

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

Apr 16
13 min

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 gig

Apr 9
13 min

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 leveragin

Apr 2
15 min

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: boo

Mar 26
13 min

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 buil

Mar 19
15 min

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 e

Mar 12
15 min

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

Mar 5
15 min

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