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VO Pro: The Business of Voice Over and Voice Acting

VO Pro: The Business of Voice Over and Voice Acting

By: Paul Schmidt
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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.


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


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Episodes
  • There's No Winning The Blame Game

    There's No Winning The Blame Game
    Sep 3 2026
    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 your voice over dreams before they start. In this actionable guide, you’ll shift from feeling powerless to taking smart, strategic control without toxic positivity. Uncover the mindset and tactics top pros use to bypass obstacles and finally move from stuck to unstoppable.The Voice Actor’s First 50 Contacts Swipe File: https://welcome.vopro.pro/first-50-co...#voiceover #VOPro #voiceacting #careeradvice #mindset #entrepreneurs #selfsabotage #accountabilityLinks: (When possible, I use affiliate links and may earn a commission. See disclosure below.)▶️ Subscribe: https://vopro.pro/youtube🎗️ Support: https://vopro.pro/support🆓 Free Voice Actor Resources: https://vopro.pro/freesources📈 Work with Me: https://vopro.pro/workwithme🎧 The VO Pro Podcast: https://vopro.pro/podcast🪜 7 Steps to Starting and Developing a Career in Voiceover: https://vopro.pro/7steps📭 Move Touch Inspire Newsletter for Voice Actors and Creative Pros: https://vopro.pro/mti🖥️ Facebook: https://vopro.pro/facebook🛒 The VO Pro Shop: https://vopro.pro/shop🎙️ My voice over website: https://paulschmidtvoice.comTools and Tech: 💲 Solopreneur and small business accounting: https://vopro.pro/quickbooks (Get 50% off)📑 Create beautiful resources, e-books, and presentations like mine in minutes: https://vopro.pro/typeset📘 Recommended Book List with Links: https://vopro.pro/booklist⚙️ Tools I Use with Links: https://vopro.pro/gearlist🎯 Lead generation and targeting: Apollo.io: https://vopro.pro/apollo🛒 The world's best checkout cart: SamCart: https://vopro.pro/samcart🌳 Way Better than Linktree: https://vopro.pro/pillar🖊️ The best social media publisher I've found: https://vopro.pro/publerDisclosure: 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. 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. 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 MailSupport the show
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    12 mins
  • Why Voice Actors Quit BEFORE Things Start Working

    Why Voice Actors Quit BEFORE Things Start Working
    Aug 27 2026
    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 take off and how you can avoid being another almost-made-it story. This video exposes the hidden killers of VO dreams: impatience, burnout, and the myth of overnight success. Learn how to build lasting momentum, outlast the messy middle, and become the exception.5-Day Mindset Reset Email Mini-Course: https://welcome.vopro.pro/5-day-minds...#VoiceActing #VoiceOverTips #VOBusiness #VOPro #VoiceActorSuccess #DontQuit #VoiceOverTrainingLinks: (When possible, I use affiliate links and may earn a commission. See disclosure below.)▶️ Subscribe: https://vopro.pro/youtube🎗️ Support: https://vopro.pro/support🆓 Free Voice Actor Resources: https://vopro.pro/freesources📈 Work with Me: https://vopro.pro/workwithme🎧 The VO Pro Podcast: https://vopro.pro/podcast🪜 7 Steps to Starting and Developing a Career in Voiceover: https://vopro.pro/7steps📭 Move Touch Inspire Newsletter for Voice Actors and Creative Pros: https://vopro.pro/mti🖥️ Facebook: https://vopro.pro/facebook🛒 The VO Pro Shop: https://vopro.pro/shop🎙️ My voice over website: https://paulschmidtvoice.comTools and Tech: 💲 Solopreneur and small business accounting: https://vopro.pro/quickbooks (Get 50% off)📑 Create beautiful resources, e-books, and presentations like mine in minutes: https://vopro.pro/typeset📘 Recommended Book List with Links: https://vopro.pro/booklist⚙️ Tools I Use with Links: https://vopro.pro/gearlist🎯 Lead generation and targeting: Apollo.io: https://vopro.pro/apollo🛒 The world's best checkout cart: SamCart: https://vopro.pro/samcart🌳 Way Better than Linktree: https://vopro.pro/pillar🖊️ The best social media publisher I've found: https://vopro.pro/publerDisclosure: 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. 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. 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 MailSupport the show
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    21 mins
  • Positioning Problems in Voice Over Marketing

    Positioning Problems in Voice Over Marketing
    Aug 20 2026

    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 brand clarity unlocks full-time bookings, and the best messaging tips from real industry experiences.

    You'll discover actionable steps to stand out, get remembered, and actually get hired.

    🎁 THE VOICE ACTOR'S GUIDE TO POSITIONING AGAINST AI: https://welcome.vopro.pro/ai-positioning-guide

    #VoiceActor #VoiceOver #Branding #VOPro #NicheMarketing #FreelanceVoice #VoiceOverTips

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

    ▶️ Subscribe: https://vopro.pro/youtube

    🎗️ Support: https://vopro.pro/support

    🆓 Free Voice Actor Resources: https://vopro.pro/freesources

    📈 Work with Me: https://vopro.pro/workwithme

    🎧 The VO Pro Podcast: https://vopro.pro/podcast

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

    📭 Move Touch Inspire Newsletter for Voice Actors and Creative Pros: https://vopro.pro/mti

    🖥️ Facebook: https://vopro.pro/facebook

    🛒 The VO Pro Shop: https://vopro.pro/shop

    🎙️ My voice over website: https://paulschmidtvoice.com

    Tools and Tech:
    💲 Solopreneur and small business accounting: https://vopro.pro/quickbooks (Get 50% off)
    📑 Create beautiful resources, e-books, and presentations like mine in minutes: https://vopro.pro/typeset
    📘 Recommended Book List with Links: https://vopro.pro/booklist
    ⚙️ Tools I Use with Links: https://vopro.pro/gearlist
    🎯 Lead generation and targeting: Apollo.io: https://vopro.pro/apollo
    🛒 The world's best checkout cart: SamCart: https://vopro.pro/samcart
    🌳 Way Better than Linktree: https://vopro.pro/pillar
    🖊️ The best social media publisher I've found: https://vopro.pro/publer

    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.

    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.

    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
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    17 mins
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