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 clients to a thriving voice over business. You’ll learn why “just auditioning” is a trap, how to build a client pipeline from scratch, and the exact outreach strategies that actually work in today’s competitive market. If you’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/clientconnectThe Big Book of VO Client Avatars: https://vopro.pro/bigbookVO Pro Community: https://vopro.pro/voproWork with Me: https://vopro.pro/workwithme#voiceover #voiceacting #vobusiness #voiceovermarketing #getvoclients #voiceovertips #voproLinks: (When possible, I use affiliate links and may earn a commission. See disclosure below.)▶️ Subscribe: https://vopro.pro/youtube🆓 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: 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: 📑 Create beautiful resources and lead magnets like mine in minutes: https://vopro.pro/typeset📘 Recommended Book List with Links: https://vopro.pro/booklist⚙️ I Use with Links: https://vopro.pro/gearlist🎯 Lead generation and targeting: Apollo.io: https://vopro.pro/apollo🌳 Way Better than Linktree: https://vopro.pro/pillarDisclosure: 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 pSend us a textStill wondering why you’re not booking more, even though your voice is solid?It’s not your talent holding you back. It’s your lack of strategy.The voice actors who book on repeat aren’t better than you. They’re just more visible, more trusted, and running better systems.That’s exactly what I’ll teach you in Booked By Design, a free 3-part training series starting October 9. Register FREE now at https://vopro.pro/bbdSupport the show
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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 levers—Visibility, Trust, and Systems—that separate full-time pros from part-time hustlers. Learn why talent alone isn’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.🎓 Register for the free Booked By Design training: https://vopro.pro/bbdLinks: (When possible, I use affiliate links and may earn a commission. See disclosure below.)▶️ Subscribe: https://vopro.pro/youtube🆓 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: 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: 📑 Create beautiful resources and lead magnets like mine in minutes: https://vopro.pro/typeset📘 Recommended Book List with Links: https://vopro.pro/booklist⚙️ I Use with Links: https://vopro.pro/gearlist🎯 Lead generation and targeting: Apollo.io: https://vopro.pro/apolloDisclosure: 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 a textStill wondering why you’re not booking more, even though your voice is solid?It’s not your talent holding you back. It’s your lack of strategy.The voice actors who book on repeat aren’t better than you. They’re just more visible, more trusted, and running better systems.That’s exactly what I’ll teach you in Booked By Design, a free 3-part training series starting October 9. Register FREE now at https://vopro.pro/bbdSupport the show
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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, why accountability matters, and how you can take actionable steps to build a safer, more successful community. If you’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 #industrychangeLinks: (When possible, I use affiliate links and may earn a commission. See disclosure below.)▶️ Subscribe: https://vopro.pro/youtube🆓 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: 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: 📑 Create beautiful resources and lead magnets like mine in minutes: https://vopro.pro/typeset📘 Recommended Book List with Links: https://vopro.pro/booklist⚙️ I Use with Links: https://vopro.pro/gearlist🎯 Lead generation and targeting: Apollo.io: https://vopro.pro/apollo🌳 Way Better than Linktree: https://vopro.pro/pillarDisclosure: 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 beautifulSend us a textStill wondering why you’re not booking more, even though your voice is solid?It’s not your talent holding you back. It’s your lack of strategy.The voice actors who book on repeat aren’t better than you. They’re just more visible, more trusted, and running better systems.That’s exactly what I’ll teach you in Booked By Design, a free 3-part training series starting October 9. Register FREE now at https://vopro.pro/bbdSupport the show
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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. In this video, I reveal the industry’s dirtiest trick, how it’s costing you thousands, and the steps you must take to negotiate fair deals, secure usage fees, and build a sustainable voice over career. Don’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.🎁 Grab your free Contract Language Decoder Mini-Course: https://welcome.vopro.pro/contract-decoder🚀 Explore VO Pro’s courses and resources: https://vopro.pro/workwithme🌐 Visit the VO Pro homepage: https://vopro.pro#VoiceOver #WorkForHire #VoiceActorTips #VOPro #VoiceOverContracts #FreelanceVoice #ProtectYourRights #NegotiateLikeAProLinks: (When possible, I use affiliate links and may earn a commission. See disclosure below.)▶️ Subscribe: https://vopro.pro/youtube🆓 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: 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: 📑 Create beautiful resources and lead magnets like mine in minutes: https://vopro.pro/typeset📘 Recommended Book List with Links: https://vopro.pro/booklist⚙️ I Use with Links: https://vopro.pro/gearlist🎯 Lead generation and targeting: Apollo.io: https://vopro.pro/apollo🌳 Way Better than Linktree: https://vopro.pro/pillarDisclosure: 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 VSend us a textStill wondering why you’re not booking more, even though your voice is solid?It’s not your talent holding you back. It’s your lack of strategy.The voice actors who book on repeat aren’t better than you. They’re just more visible, more trusted, and running better systems.That’s exactly what I’ll teach you in Booked By Design, a free 3-part training series starting October 9. Register FREE now at https://vopro.pro/bbdSupport the show
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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.🎁 Grab your free Voiceover Metrics Tracking Spreadsheet: https://welcome.vopro.pro/metrics-spreadsheet🚀 Explore coaching & resources: https://vopro.pro/workwithme#VoiceoverBusiness #VoiceActorTips #VoiceoverMetrics #VOBusinessGrowth #VoiceoverCoaching #EntrepreneurMindset #VOProLinks: (When possible, I use affiliate links and may earn a commission. See disclosure below.)▶️ Subscribe: https://vopro.pro/youtube🆓 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: 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: 📑 Create beautiful resources and lead magnets like mine in minutes: https://vopro.pro/typeset📘 Recommended Book List with Links: https://vopro.pro/booklist⚙️ I Use with Links: https://vopro.pro/gearlist🎯 Lead generation and targeting: Apollo.io: https://vopro.pro/apollo🌳 Way Better than Linktree: https://vopro.pro/pillarDisclosure: 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 narratoSend us a textStill wondering why you’re not booking more, even though your voice is solid?It’s not your talent holding you back. It’s your lack of strategy.The voice actors who book on repeat aren’t better than you. They’re just more visible, more trusted, and running better systems.That’s exactly what I’ll teach you in Booked By Design, a free 3-part training series starting October 9. Register FREE now at https://vopro.pro/bbdSupport the show
About VO Pro: The Business of Voiceover and Voice Acting
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 VOPro.pro.com/newsletterSUBSCRIBE on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/vopro-pro?sub_confirmation=1The Pro Blog: https://vopro.pro/blogThe VO Freedom Master Plan: https://vofreedommasterplan.comFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/vofreedomSay Hi on Social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vopro.proLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulschmidtvo/My voiceover website: https://paulschmidtvoice.com
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