VO Pro: The Business of Voice Over and Voice Acting

VO Pro: The Business of Voice Over and Voice Acting

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  • 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 the proven blueprint for building a sustainable, well-paid creative business without falling for internet hype or dead-end gigs.

    You'll learn how to pick your path, specialize, price with confidence, build a steady pipeline, and access the exact training and tools you need to succeed as a designer, writer, voice actor, or creative of any kind.

    ๐Ÿ’ฅ Grab your free Creative Business Blueprint Workbook: https://welcome.vopro.pro/creative-pro-blueprint

    ๐Ÿ’ฅ GVAA Rate Guide: https://globalvoiceacademy.com/gvaa-rate-guide-2/
    ๐Ÿ’ฅ Freelance Design Rates: https://www.wix.com/blog/freelance-graphic-design-rates

    ๐Ÿ’ฅ Explore more at VO Pro: https://vopro.pro/

    #CreativeFreelancer #SideHustleToFullTime #VOPro #CreativeBusiness #FreelancerTips #GoProCreative

    Links: (When possible, I use affiliate links and may earn a commission. See disclosure below.)

    โ–ถ๏ธ Subscribe: https://vopro.pro/youtube

    ๐Ÿ†“ Free Voice Actor Resources: https://vopro.pro/freesources

    ๐Ÿ“ˆ Work with Me: https://vopro.pro/workwithme

    ๐ŸŽง The VO Pro Podcast: https://vopro.pro/podcast

    ๐Ÿชœ 7 Steps to Starting and Developing a Career in Voiceover: https://vopro.pro/7steps

    ๐Ÿ“ญ Move Touch Inspire Newsletter for Voice Actors: https://vopro.pro/mti

    ๐Ÿ–ฅ๏ธ Facebook: https://vopro.pro/facebook

    ๐Ÿ›’ The VO Pro Shop: https://vopro.pro/shop

    ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ My voice over website: https://paulschmidtvoice.com

    Tools and Tech:
    ๐Ÿ“‘ย  Create beautiful resources and lead magnets like mine in minutes: https://vopro.pro/typeset
    ๐Ÿ“˜ Recommended Book List with Links: https://vopro.pro/booklist
    โš™๏ธ I Use with Links: https://vopro.pro/gearlist
    ๐ŸŽฏ Lead generation and targeting: Apollo.io: https://vopro.pro/apollo
    ๐ŸŒณ Way Better than Linktree: https://vopro.pro/pillar

    Disclosure: Affiliate marketing is an great way to generate revenue as a content creator. Some links in my video descriptions are affiliate links and I may earn a commission should you make a purchase after clicking them. I only link to items I recommend. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    About (Paul) Schmidt:
    Paul Schmidt is a successful voice actor, community builder, and voiceover business coach.ย 

    He's also the creator of the VO Freedom Master Plan, a voiceover marketing program designed to generate consistent opportunities for voice actors to book work, and the VO Pro Community, a private, professional, global community created to meet the needs of voice actors and audiobook narrators who want to take their careers to the next level.ย 

    Paul has been a voice actor for over 25 years and full-time for the last several. He lives in beautiful Richmond, VA.

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    Support the show

    15 min
  • 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 youโ€™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 clients to a thriving voice over business.

    Youโ€™ll learn why โ€œjust auditioningโ€ is a trap, how to build a client pipeline from scratch, and the exact outreach strategies that actually work in todayโ€™s competitive market.

    If youโ€™re ready to stop spinning your wheels and start booking real work, this is your step-by-step guide to landing your first voice over clients and building a sustainable VO career.

    VO Client Connect+: https://vopro.pro/clientconnect
    The Big Book of VO Client Avatars: https://vopro.pro/bigbook
    VO Pro Community: https://vopro.pro/vopro
    Work with Me: https://vopro.pro/workwithme

    #voiceover #voiceacting #vobusiness #voiceovermarketing #getvoclients #voiceovertips #vopro

    Links: (When possible, I use affiliate links and may earn a commission. See disclosure below.)

    โ–ถ๏ธ Subscribe: https://vopro.pro/youtube

    ๐Ÿ†“ Free Voice Actor Resources: https://vopro.pro/freesources

    ๐Ÿ“ˆ Work with Me: https://vopro.pro/workwithme

    ๐ŸŽง The VO Pro Podcast: https://vopro.pro/podcast

    ๐Ÿชœ 7 Steps to Starting and Developing a Career in Voiceover: https://vopro.pro/7steps

    ๐Ÿ“ญ Move Touch Inspire Newsletter for Voice Actors: https://vopro.pro/mti

    ๐Ÿ–ฅ๏ธ Facebook: https://vopro.pro/facebook

    ๐Ÿ›’ The VO Pro Shop: https://vopro.pro/shop

    ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ My voice over website: https://paulschmidtvoice.com

    Tools and Tech:
    ๐Ÿ“‘ย  Create beautiful resources and lead magnets like mine in minutes: https://vopro.pro/typeset
    ๐Ÿ“˜ Recommended Book List with Links: https://vopro.pro/booklist
    โš™๏ธ I Use with Links: https://vopro.pro/gearlist
    ๐ŸŽฏ Lead generation and targeting: Apollo.io: https://vopro.pro/apollo
    ๐ŸŒณ Way Better than Linktree: https://vopro.pro/pillar

    Disclosure: Affiliate marketing is an great way to generate revenue as a content creator. Some links in my video descriptions are affiliate links and I may earn a commission should you make a purchase after clicking them. I only link to items I recommend. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    About (Paul) Schmidt:
    Paul Schmidt is a successful voice actor, community builder, and voiceover business coach.ย 

    He's also the creator of the VO Freedom Master Plan, a voiceover marketing program designed to generate consistent opportunities for voice actors to book work, and the VO Pro Community, a private, professional, global community created to meet the needs of voice actors and audiobook narrators who want to take their careers to the next level.ย 

    Paul has been a voice actor for over 25 years and full-time for the last several. He lives in beautiful Richmond, VA.

    Send us Fan Mail

    Support the show

    15 min
  • 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 essential leversโ€”Visibility, Trust, and Systemsโ€”that separate full-time pros from part-time hustlers.

    Learn why talent alone isnโ€™t enough, how to get noticed by clients, build lasting relationships, and set up systems that keep your business running (without burning out).

    Plus, get access to a FREE 3-part training series and actionable resources to help you finally go full-time as a voice actor.

    ๐ŸŽ“ Register for the free Booked By Design training: https://vopro.pro/bbd


    Links: (When possible, I use affiliate links and may earn a commission. See disclosure below.)

    โ–ถ๏ธ Subscribe: https://vopro.pro/youtube

    ๐Ÿ†“ Free Voice Actor Resources: https://vopro.pro/freesources

    ๐Ÿ“ˆ Work with Me: https://vopro.pro/workwithme

    ๐ŸŽง The VO Pro Podcast: https://vopro.pro/podcast

    ๐Ÿชœ 7 Steps to Starting and Developing a Career in Voiceover: https://vopro.pro/7steps

    ๐Ÿ“ญ Move Touch Inspire Newsletter for Voice Actors: https://vopro.pro/mti

    ๐Ÿ–ฅ๏ธ Facebook: https://vopro.pro/facebook

    ๐Ÿ›’ The VO Pro Shop: https://vopro.pro/shop

    ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ My voice over website: https://paulschmidtvoice.com

    Tools and Tech:
    ๐Ÿ“‘ย  Create beautiful resources and lead magnets like mine in minutes: https://vopro.pro/typeset
    ๐Ÿ“˜ Recommended Book List with Links: https://vopro.pro/booklist
    โš™๏ธ I Use with Links: https://vopro.pro/gearlist
    ๐ŸŽฏ Lead generation and targeting: Apollo.io: https://vopro.pro/apollo

    Disclosure: Affiliate marketing is an great way to generate revenue as a content creator. Some links in my video descriptions are affiliate links and I may earn a commission should you make a purchase after clicking them. I only link to items I recommend. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    About (Paul) Schmidt:
    Paul Schmidt is a successful voice actor, community builder, and voiceover business coach.ย 

    He's also the creator of the VO Freedom Master Plan, a voiceover marketing program designed to generate consistent opportunities for voice actors to book work, and the VO Pro Community, a private, professional, global community created to meet the needs of voice actors and audiobook narrators who want to take their careers to the next level.ย 

    Paul has been a voice actor for over 25 years and full-time for the last several. He lives in beautiful Richmond, VA.

    Send us Fan Mail

    Support the show

    11 min
  • 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, why accountability matters, and how you can take actionable steps to build a safer, more successful community.

    If youโ€™re a part-time voice actor dreaming of going full-time, or a full timer looking to level up, your reputation and opportunities depend on what you do next.

    Learn how to speak up, support victims, and lead by example because your legacy is on the line.

    #voiceover #voiceoverbusiness #accountability #vocommunity #voiceacting #leadership #vopro #voiceovercoaching #industrychange

    Links: (When possible, I use affiliate links and may earn a commission. See disclosure below.)

    โ–ถ๏ธ Subscribe: https://vopro.pro/youtube

    ๐Ÿ†“ Free Voice Actor Resources: https://vopro.pro/freesources

    ๐Ÿ“ˆ Work with Me: https://vopro.pro/workwithme

    ๐ŸŽง The VO Pro Podcast: https://vopro.pro/podcast

    ๐Ÿชœ 7 Steps to Starting and Developing a Career in Voiceover: https://vopro.pro/7steps

    ๐Ÿ“ญ Move Touch Inspire Newsletter for Voice Actors: https://vopro.pro/mti

    ๐Ÿ–ฅ๏ธ Facebook: https://vopro.pro/facebook

    ๐Ÿ›’ The VO Pro Shop: https://vopro.pro/shop

    ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ My voice over website: https://paulschmidtvoice.com

    Tools and Tech:
    ๐Ÿ“‘ย  Create beautiful resources and lead magnets like mine in minutes: https://vopro.pro/typeset
    ๐Ÿ“˜ Recommended Book List with Links: https://vopro.pro/booklist
    โš™๏ธ I Use with Links: https://vopro.pro/gearlist
    ๐ŸŽฏ Lead generation and targeting: Apollo.io: https://vopro.pro/apollo
    ๐ŸŒณ Way Better than Linktree: https://vopro.pro/pillar

    Disclosure: Affiliate marketing is an great way to generate revenue as a content creator. Some links in my video descriptions are affiliate links and I may earn a commission should you make a purchase after clicking them. I only link to items I recommend. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    About (Paul) Schmidt:
    Paul Schmidt is a successful voice actor, community builder, and voiceover business coach.ย 

    He's also the creator of the VO Freedom Master Plan, a voiceover marketing program designed to generate consistent opportunities for voice actors to book work, and the VO Pro Community, a private, professional, global community created to meet the needs of voice actors and audiobook narrators who want to take their careers to the next level.ย 

    Paul has been a voice actor for over 25 years and full-time for the last several. He lives in beautiful Richmond, VA.

    Send us Fan Mail

    Support the show

    12 min
  • The Work for Hire SCAM: Are You Losing THOUSANDS?

    Are โ€œwork for hireโ€ contracts stealing your future? Learn how to protect your voice and your income!

    If youโ€™re a part-time voice actor dreaming of going full-time, you canโ€™t afford to ignore the dangers of โ€œwork for hireโ€ contracts.

    In this video, I reveal the industryโ€™s dirtiest trick, how itโ€™s costing you thousands, and the steps you must take to negotiate fair deals, secure usage fees, and build a sustainable voice over career.

    Donโ€™t let confusing contract language or industry jargon keep you from earning what you deserve.

    Get the knowledge and tools to protect your rights and your future.

    ๐ŸŽ Grab your free Contract Language Decoder Mini-Course: https://welcome.vopro.pro/contract-decoder

    ๐Ÿš€ Explore VO Proโ€™s courses and resources: https://vopro.pro/workwithme

    ๐ŸŒ Visit the VO Pro homepage: https://vopro.pro

    #VoiceOver #WorkForHire #VoiceActorTips #VOPro #VoiceOverContracts #FreelanceVoice #ProtectYourRights #NegotiateLikeAPro

    Links: (When possible, I use affiliate links and may earn a commission. See disclosure below.)

    โ–ถ๏ธ Subscribe: https://vopro.pro/youtube

    ๐Ÿ†“ Free Voice Actor Resources: https://vopro.pro/freesources

    ๐Ÿ“ˆ Work with Me: https://vopro.pro/workwithme

    ๐ŸŽง The VO Pro Podcast: https://vopro.pro/podcast

    ๐Ÿชœ 7 Steps to Starting and Developing a Career in Voiceover: https://vopro.pro/7steps

    ๐Ÿ“ญ Move Touch Inspire Newsletter for Voice Actors: https://vopro.pro/mti

    ๐Ÿ–ฅ๏ธ Facebook: https://vopro.pro/facebook

    ๐Ÿ›’ The VO Pro Shop: https://vopro.pro/shop

    ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ My voice over website: https://paulschmidtvoice.com

    Tools and Tech:
    ๐Ÿ“‘ย  Create beautiful resources and lead magnets like mine in minutes: https://vopro.pro/typeset
    ๐Ÿ“˜ Recommended Book List with Links: https://vopro.pro/booklist
    โš™๏ธ I Use with Links: https://vopro.pro/gearlist
    ๐ŸŽฏ Lead generation and targeting: Apollo.io: https://vopro.pro/apollo
    ๐ŸŒณ Way Better than Linktree: https://vopro.pro/pillar

    Disclosure: Affiliate marketing is an great way to generate revenue as a content creator. Some links in my video descriptions are affiliate links and I may earn a commission should you make a purchase after clicking them. I only link to items I recommend. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    About (Paul) Schmidt:
    Paul Schmidt is a successful voice actor, community builder, and voiceover business coach.ย 

    He's also the creator of the VO Freedom Master Plan, a voiceover marketing program designed to generate consistent opportunities for voice actors to book work, and the VO Pro Community, a private, professional, global community created to meet the needs of voice actors and audiobook narrators who want to take their careers to the next level.ย 

    Paul has been a voice actor for over 25 years and full-time for the last several. He lives in beautiful Richmond, VA.

    Send us Fan Mail

    Support the show

    11 min
  • 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 must track to go from part-time hopeful to full-time pro.

    Learn how to analyze your audition-to-booking ratio, marketing ROI, client retention, and more.

    Plus, get real-world strategies to make smarter, more profitable decisions. Stop flying blind and start running your voiceover business like a CEO.

    ๐ŸŽ Grab your free Voiceover Metrics Tracking Spreadsheet: https://welcome.vopro.pro/metrics-spreadsheet

    ๐Ÿš€ Explore coaching & resources: https://vopro.pro/workwithme

    #VoiceoverBusiness #VoiceActorTips #VoiceoverMetrics #VOBusinessGrowth #VoiceoverCoaching #EntrepreneurMindset #VOPro

    Links: (When possible, I use affiliate links and may earn a commission. See disclosure below.)

    โ–ถ๏ธ Subscribe: https://vopro.pro/youtube

    ๐Ÿ†“ Free Voice Actor Resources: https://vopro.pro/freesources

    ๐Ÿ“ˆ Work with Me: https://vopro.pro/workwithme

    ๐ŸŽง The VO Pro Podcast: https://vopro.pro/podcast

    ๐Ÿชœ 7 Steps to Starting and Developing a Career in Voiceover: https://vopro.pro/7steps

    ๐Ÿ“ญ Move Touch Inspire Newsletter for Voice Actors: https://vopro.pro/mti

    ๐Ÿ–ฅ๏ธ Facebook: https://vopro.pro/facebook

    ๐Ÿ›’ The VO Pro Shop: https://vopro.pro/shop

    ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ My voice over website: https://paulschmidtvoice.com

    Tools and Tech:
    ๐Ÿ“‘ย  Create beautiful resources and lead magnets like mine in minutes: https://vopro.pro/typeset
    ๐Ÿ“˜ Recommended Book List with Links: https://vopro.pro/booklist
    โš™๏ธ I Use with Links: https://vopro.pro/gearlist
    ๐ŸŽฏ Lead generation and targeting: Apollo.io: https://vopro.pro/apollo
    ๐ŸŒณ Way Better than Linktree: https://vopro.pro/pillar

    Disclosure: Affiliate marketing is an great way to generate revenue as a content creator. Some links in my video descriptions are affiliate links and I may earn a commission should you make a purchase after clicking them. I only link to items I recommend. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    About (Paul) Schmidt:
    Paul Schmidt is a successful voice actor, community builder, and voiceover business coach.ย 

    He's also the creator of the VO Freedom Master Plan, a voiceover marketing program designed to generate consistent opportunities for voice actors to book work, and the VO Pro Community, a private, professional, global community created to meet the needs of voice actors and audiobook narrators who want to take their careers to the next level.ย 

    Paul has been a voice actor for over 25 years and full-time for the last several. He lives in beautiful Richmond, VA.

    Send us Fan Mail

    Support the show

    13 min
  • 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 step-by-step strategies for defining your unique selling proposition, crafting your brand voice, marketing smartly, and mastering SEO to get found online.

    Whether you're juggling gigs or ready to leap full-time, this guide is your blueprint to success.

    Download the FREE Voiceover Brand Blueprint Workbook: https://welcome.vopro.pro/brand-workbook

    VO Freedom Masterplan: https://training.vopro.pro/vofmp-next-cohort-wait-list/

    #VoiceoverBranding #VoiceoverMarketing #VoiceoverSEO #FullTimeVoiceActor #VoiceoverTips #VoiceActorSuccess #BrandingForVoiceActors #VoiceoverBusiness #VoiceoverCareer #VOPro

    Links: (When possible, I use affiliate links and may earn a commission. See disclosure below.)

    โ–ถ๏ธ Subscribe: https://vopro.pro/youtube

    ๐Ÿ†“ Free Voice Actor Resources: https://vopro.pro/freesources

    ๐Ÿ“ˆ Work with Me: https://vopro.pro/workwithme

    ๐ŸŽง The VO Pro Podcast: https://vopro.pro/podcast

    ๐Ÿชœ 7 Steps to Starting and Developing a Career in Voiceover: https://vopro.pro/7steps

    ๐Ÿ“ญ Move Touch Inspire Newsletter for Voice Actors: https://vopro.pro/mti

    ๐Ÿ–ฅ๏ธ Facebook: https://vopro.pro/facebook

    ๐Ÿ›’ The VO Pro Shop: https://vopro.pro/shop

    ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ My voice over website: https://paulschmidtvoice.com

    Tools and Tech:
    ๐Ÿ“‘ย  Create beautiful resources and lead magnets like mine in minutes: https://vopro.pro/typeset
    ๐Ÿ“˜ Recommended Book List with Links: https://vopro.pro/booklist
    โš™๏ธ I Use with Links: https://vopro.pro/gearlist
    ๐ŸŽฏ Lead generation and targeting: Apollo.io: https://vopro.pro/apollo
    ๐ŸŒณ Way Better than Linktree: https://vopro.pro/pillar

    Disclosure: Affiliate marketing is an great way to generate revenue as a content creator. Some links in my video descriptions are affiliate links and I may earn a commission should you make a purchase after clicking them. I only link to items I recommend. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    About (Paul) Schmidt:
    Paul Schmidt is a successful voice actor, community builder, and voiceover business coach.ย 

    He's also the creator of the VO Freedom Master Plan, a voiceover marketing program designed to generate consistent opportunities for voice actors to book work, and the VO Pro Community, a private, professional, global community created to meet the needs of voice actors and audiobook narrators who want to take their careers to the next level.ย 

    Paul has been a voice actor for over 25 years and full-time for the last several. He lives in beautiful Richmond, VA.

    Send us Fan Mail

    Support the show

    12 min
  • 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 steps to craft a high-converting demo reel landing page that speaks directly to your ideal clients, boosts SEO, and drives bookings.

    Learn how to understand your client avatar, write persuasive copy, optimize for mobile, and use powerful CTAs that get results.

    Donโ€™t miss this blueprint to grow your voiceover business and finally make the leap to full-time!

    Grab your FREE Ultimate Voiceover Demo Reel Landing Page Checklist: https://welcome.vopro.pro/demo-page-checklist

    Keyword Research:
    Google Keyword Planner: https://business.google.com/us/ad-tools/keyword-planner/
    Ahrefs: https://ahrefs.com/

    #VoiceoverTips #DemoReelLandingPage #VoiceoverCareer #FullTimeVO #VoiceoverMarketing #VOTips #VoiceActorSuccess #VOPro #VoiceoverBusiness #DemoReel

    Links: (When possible, I use affiliate links and may earn a commission. See disclosure below.)

    โ–ถ๏ธ Subscribe: https://vopro.pro/youtube

    ๐Ÿ†“ Free Voice Actor Resources: https://vopro.pro/freesources

    ๐Ÿ“ˆ Work with Me: https://vopro.pro/workwithme

    ๐ŸŽง The VO Pro Podcast: https://vopro.pro/podcast

    ๐Ÿชœ 7 Steps to Starting and Developing a Career in Voiceover: https://vopro.pro/7steps

    ๐Ÿ“ญ Move Touch Inspire Newsletter for Voice Actors: https://vopro.pro/mti

    ๐Ÿ–ฅ๏ธ Facebook: https://vopro.pro/facebook

    ๐Ÿ›’ The VO Pro Shop: https://vopro.pro/shop

    ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ My voice over website: https://paulschmidtvoice.com

    Tools and Tech:
    ๐Ÿ“‘ย  Create beautiful resources and lead magnets like mine in minutes: https://vopro.pro/typeset
    ๐Ÿ“˜ Recommended Book List with Links: https://vopro.pro/booklist
    โš™๏ธ I Use with Links: https://vopro.pro/gearlist
    ๐ŸŽฏ Lead generation and targeting: Apollo.io: https://vopro.pro/apollo
    ๐ŸŒณ Way Better than Linktree: https://vopro.pro/pillar

    Disclosure: Affiliate marketing is an great way to generate revenue as a content creator. Some links in my video descriptions are affiliate links and I may earn a commission should you make a purchase after clicking them. I only link to items I recommend. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    About (Paul) Schmidt:
    Paul Schmidt is a successful voice actor, community builder, and voiceover business coach.ย 

    He's also the creator of the VO Freedom Master Plan, a voiceover marketing program designed to generate consistent opportunities for voice actors to book work, and the VO Pro Community, a private, professional, global community created to meet the needs of voice actors and audiobook narrators who want to take their careers to the next level.ย 

    Paul has been a voice actor for over 25 years and full-time for the last several. He lives in beautiful Richmond, VA.

    Send us Fan Mail

    Support the show

    11 min
  • Why Most Voice Actors FAIL at Networking & How You Can Win BIG

    Ready to Crush Your Next Networking Event? Hereโ€™s how.

    Most voice actors walk into events with no planโ€”and walk out wondering why they didnโ€™t make any real connections (or land any gigs).

    In this video, I break down exactly how to network like a pro without being pushy, salesy, or awkward. Whether youโ€™re heading to VO Atlanta, One Voice USA, or a non-VO industry event packed with potential clients, youโ€™ll learn how to:
    ย โ€ข Avoid the business card trap
    ย โ€ข Shift from collecting to connecting
    ย โ€ข Show up with purpose, confidence, and strategy
    ย โ€ข Build relationships that lead to real opportunities

    ๐Ÿง  Plus: Iโ€™ll show you how to get your own Personalized VO Networking Game Plan: a free interactive quiz that gives you a step-by-step strategy based on your unique networking style and the type of event youโ€™re attending.
    https://welcome.vopro.pro/networking-gameplan

    The Big Book of VO Client Avatars โ€“ย https://training.vopro.pro/bigbook

    ๐Ÿ’ฌ COMMENT:
    What event are you heading to next? Drop it below and tell us your networking goal.

    #VoiceOverTips, #VoiceActorMarketing, #NetworkingForVO, #VOConferences, #FindVoiceoverClients, #VOMarketingTips

    Links: (When possible, I use affiliate links and may earn a commission. See disclosure below.)

    โ–ถ๏ธ Subscribe: https://vopro.pro/youtube

    ๐Ÿ†“ Free Voice Actor Resources: https://vopro.pro/freesources

    ๐Ÿ“ˆ Work with Me: https://vopro.pro/workwithme

    ๐ŸŽง The VO Pro Podcast: https://vopro.pro/podcast

    ๐Ÿชœ 7 Steps to Starting and Developing a Career in Voiceover: https://vopro.pro/7steps

    ๐Ÿ“ญ Move Touch Inspire Newsletter for Voice Actors: https://vopro.pro/mti

    ๐Ÿ–ฅ๏ธ Facebook: https://vopro.pro/facebook

    ๐Ÿ›’ The VO Pro Shop: https://vopro.pro/shop

    ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ My voice over website: https://paulschmidtvoice.com

    Tools and Tech:
    ๐Ÿ“‘ย  Create beautiful resources and lead magnets like mine in minutes: https://vopro.pro/typeset
    ๐Ÿ“˜ Recommended Book List with Links: https://vopro.pro/booklist
    โš™๏ธ I Use with Links: https://vopro.pro/gearlist
    ๐ŸŽฏ Lead generation and targeting: Apollo.io: https://vopro.pro/apollo
    ๐ŸŒณ Way Better than Linktree: https://vopro.pro/pillar

    Disclosure: Affiliate marketing is an great way to generate revenue as a content creator. Some links in my video descriptions are affiliate links and I may earn a commission should you make a purchase after clicking them. I only link to items I recommend. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    About (Paul) Schmidt:
    Paul Schmidt is a successful voice actor, community builder, and voiceover business coach.ย 

    He's also the creator of the VO Freedom Master Plan, a voiceover marketing program designed to generate consistent opportunities for voice actors to book work, and the VO Pro Community, a private, professional, global community created to meet the needs of voice actors and audiobook narrators who want to take their careers to the next level.ย 

    Paul has been a voice actor for over 25 years and full-time for the last several. He lives in beautiful Richmond, VA.

    Send us Fan Mail

    Support the show

    15 min
  • 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.

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    Paul Schmidt is a successful voice actor, community builder, and voiceover business coach.ย 

    He's also the creator of the VO Freedom Master Plan, a voiceover marketing program designed to generate consistent opportunities for voice actors to book work, and the VO Pro Community, a private, professional, global community created to meet the needs of voice actors and audiobook narrators who want to take their careers to the next level.ย 

    Paul has been a voice actor for over 25 years and full-time for the last several. He lives in beautiful Richmond, VA.

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