VO Pro: The Business of Voiceover and Voice Acting

• 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 do in January to build unstoppable momentum for the entire year. In this video, I share six habits that set professionals apart, plus a free guide: “The 7 Deadly Sins of Annual Planning.” Cut the guesswork, build strategic systems, and turn January into your secret weapon for 2026.🚀 Register now for Strategy To Stratosphere 2026: https://strat2strat.com⬇️ Download The 7 Deadly Sins of Annual Planning: https://welcome.vopro.pro/7-planning-sins#VoiceOver #FreelanceSuccess #AnnualPlanning #VoiceActors #CreativeBusiness #StrategicGrowthLinks: (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 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: 📑  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 a textSupport the show

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• 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 paying client without quitting your day job. Whether you start with just a mic and a dream, you’ll get actionable advice to go from zero to thriving. Forget industry gatekeepers; this is your comeback story.The Big Book of VO Client Avatars: https://vopro.pro/bigbook🌐 Join VO Pro: https://vopro.proFree Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/vofreedom#VoiceoverBusiness #CreatorEconomy #VoiceActing #SideHustleSuccess #StartAVoiceoverBusiness #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 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: 📑  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 a textSupport the show

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• 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 brand yourself so clients remember you. Walk away with proven DM scripts and mistakes to avoid, plus a powerful lead magnet to shortcut your learning curve!🚀 Get your free guide 10 Social Media Mistakes That Keep Voice Actors Broke and How To Fix Them: https://welcome.vopro.pro/10-social-media-mistakes🎤 Get unstuck! Book a Strategy Call with me: https://checkout.vopro.pro/checkout/one-hour-1-on-1-business-strategy-call✍️ Writing LinkedIn Articles: https://vopro.pro/blog/write-linkedin-articles-that-attract-voiceover-clients#voiceover #VoiceActors #socialmediatips #VoiceOverMarketing #VOPro #VoiceActingBusiness #bookmorework #leadgenerationsoftware Links: (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 and Creative Pros: https://vopro.pro/mti🖥️ Facebook: https://vopro.pro/facebook🎙️ My voice over website: https://paulschmidtvoice.comTools and Tech: 📑  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. Send us a textSupport the show

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• 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 trained beginners deserve professional pay. Learn how to price with confidence, avoid common traps, and use proven scripts to handle tough client negotiations, plus strategies for finding high-paying clients and raising your rates without apology.FREE RESOURCE: The 5 Hidden Costs of Low Rates Worksheet™ https://welcome.vopro.pro/hidden-costs-worksheet50% off with code NEWPRO50:VO Rates 101™: https://training.vopro.pro/vorates101/ClientConnect+™: https://training.vopro.pro/clientconnect/#voiceover #voiceacting #voiceoverbusiness #VOPro #voiceoverpricing #vocoaching #newvoiceactor #voiceoverrates #freelancevoiceoverLinks: (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, 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've used and 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 voiceSend us a textSupport the show

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• 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:✅ Why most voiceover demos don’t convert✅ When to invest (and when not to)✅ Common mistakes voice actors make✅ What producers and clients really listen for✅ How to approach your demo like a business move, not an art projectWhether you’re just starting out or thinking about a demo refresh, this episode is a must-listen for serious voice actors who want to get booked more often by the right clients.Chapters00:00 Intro01:45 What Rob really listens for07:20 The problem with DIY demos13:40 What not to include in your demo19:50 When you’re actually ready for a demo25:10 Rob’s blunt advice for VO hopefulsMore Resources for Voice Actors:The Ultimate Voiceover Demo Landing Page Checklist: https://welcome.vopro.pro/demo-page-checklistVO Pro Community: https://vopro.proWork with Rob Bee: https://b-double-e.co.ukLinks: (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, 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🌳 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 narrSend us a textSupport the show

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