Talent Manager vs. Talent Agent for Voice Acting: Read This BEFORE Signing Anything
Talent Manager vs. Talent Agent for Voice Acting: What’s the Difference?Wondering whether you need an agent, a manager, or both as a voice actor? In this video, we break down the real difference between talent agents and talent managers in the voiceover industry... what they do, what they don’t, what’s legal, and how to avoid signing with the wrong one.If you’re confused about voice actor representation, contract red flags, or how to protect your VO business, this is for you.Get the FREE Representation Checklist here: https://welcome.vopro.pro/reps-checklistNeed the full breakdown? Grab The Ultimate Guide to Agents vs. Managers: https://training.vopro.pro/reps-flashsale/_____________________________▶️ Watch this video next: https://youtu.be/EftKKTLJfmoSUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/@vo-pro?sub_confirmation=1The VO Freedom Master Plan: https://vopro.pro/vo-freedom-master-plan7 Steps to Starting and Developing a Career in Voiceover: https://welcome.vopro.pro/7-steps-ytMove Touch Inspire Newsletter for Voice Actors: https://vopro.pro/move-touch-inspire-youtubeFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/vofreedomMy voice over website: https://paulschmidtvoice.comGVAA Rate Guide: http://vorateguide.comTools and People I Work with and Recommend (If you use these links to buy something I may earn a commission.): Recommended Book List with Links: https://amzn.to/3H9sBOO Gear I Use with Links: https://amzn.to/3V4d3kZAs an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.For lead generation and targeting - Apollo.io: https://apollo.grsm.io/yt-paulschmidtproWay Better than Linktree: https://pillar.io/referral/paulschmidtproSend us a textSupport the show
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Voiceover Client Referrals: Step-by-Step Guide for VO Pros
Want more voiceover clients in addition to cold outreach? A referral program might be the secret weapon you’re missing.In this video, we break down how to build a referral system that actually works, not the vague “just ask your friends” advice. You’ll learn:✅ What makes a referral program irresistible✅ Who to ask✅ How to incentivize referrals without sounding desperate✅ Scripts, systems, and tracking tips that save time and make moneyIf you’re ready to turn past clients and peers into a pipeline of warm leads, this one’s for you.📖 Read the full post: https://vopro.pro/blog/building-a-referral-program-for-your-vo-business🎯 More VO business tips: Subscribe and hit the bell for weekly marketing strategies that actually work.FREE Referral Toolkit: https://welcome.vopro.pro/referral-program-toolkit#voiceovermarketing #referralprogram #vobusiness #voiceactorbusiness #findvoclients_____________________________▶️ Watch this video next: https://youtu.be/YLL2svuLU-4?si=zLI0HkSp8fgiMcBtSUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/@vo-pro?sub_confirmation=1The VO Freedom Master Plan: https://vopro.pro/vo-freedom-master-planThe VO Pro Community: https://vopro.app Use code You15Tube for 15% off of your membership for life.The VO Pro Podcast: https://vopro.pro/podcast7 Steps to Starting and Developing a Career in Voiceover: https://welcome.vopro.pro/7-steps-ytMove Touch Inspire Newsletter for Voice Actors: https://vopro.pro/move-touch-inspire-youtubeFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/vofreedomThe VO Pro Shop: https://vopro.pro/shopSay Hi on Social: https://pillar.io/paulschmidtprohttps://www.instagram.com/vopro.prohttps://www.clubhouse.com/@paulschmidtvohttps://www.linkedin.com/in/paulschmidtvo/My voice over website: https://paulschmidtvoice.comGVAA Rate Guide: http://vorateguide.comTools and People I Work with and Recommend (If you use these links to buy something I may earn a commission.): Recommended Book List with Links: https://amzn.to/3H9sBOO Gear I Use with Links: https://amzn.to/3V4d3kZAs an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.For lead generation and targeting - Apollo.io: https://apollo.grsm.io/yt-paulschmidtproWay Better than Linktree: https://pillar.io/referral/paulschmidtproSend us a textSupport the show
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Get Organized! Systems & Tools EVERY Voice Actor Should Use
Struggling to stay organized in your voiceover business?You’re not alone—and the solution isn’t more gear. It’s better systems.In this video, I’ll walk you through the exact tools and workflows professional voice actors use to manage projects, track clients, quote confidently, and keep their VO business running like a machine. Whether you’re brand new or scaling fast, this is your behind-the-scenes look at how to stop the chaos and start operating like a pro.Download the free VO Business Systems Checklist here: https://welcome.vopro.pro/systems-checklistThis checklist includes: • The best VO tools for beginners and pros • A plug-and-play folder system for every job • Pro tips for marketing, finances, and client experience • A weekly business routine that keeps you on trackIf you’re ready to stop winging it and finally feel in control of your business, this is your first step.Subscribe for weekly VO business tips, tools, and mindset shifts to grow a real, stable voiceover career.#voiceover #voiceactor #votips #votools #voiceactingbusiness #organizevo #voiceoverworkflow #vobusiness #voprosystems_____________________________▶️ Watch this video next: https://youtu.be/dKocFpjubt0?si=gWvauMzdMmxYnrX4SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/@vo-pro?sub_confirmation=1The VO Freedom Master Plan: https://vopro.pro/vo-freedom-master-planThe VO Pro Community: https://vopro.app Use code You15Tube for 15% off of your membership for life.The VO Pro Podcast: https://vopro.pro/podcast7 Steps to Starting and Developing a Career in Voiceover: https://welcome.vopro.pro/7-steps-ytMove Touch Inspire Newsletter for Voice Actors: https://vopro.pro/move-touch-inspire-youtubeFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/vofreedomThe VO Pro Shop: https://vopro.pro/shopSay Hi on Social: https://pillar.io/paulschmidtprohttps://www.instagram.com/vopro.prohttps://www.clubhouse.com/@paulschmidtvohttps://www.linkedin.com/in/paulschmidtvo/My voice over website: https://paulschmidtvoice.comGVAA Rate Guide: http://vorateguide.comTools and People I Work with and Recommend (If you use these links to buy something I may earn a commission.): Recommended Book List with Links: https://amzn.to/3H9sBOO Gear I Use with Links: https://amzn.to/3V4d3kZAs an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.For lead generation and targeting - Apollo.io: https://apollo.grsm.io/yt-paulschmidtproWay Better than Linktree: https://pillar.io/referral/paulschmidtproSend us a textSupport the show
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THIS Is How You Beat AI as a Voice Actor
AI voices are here—and they’re not THAT awful. So where does that leave you as a professional voice actor?In this episode, we break down exactly how to position yourself to beat AI voices and stay booked in an industry that’s changing fast. If you’ve felt the fear, the doubt, or that pit-in-your-stomach moment when you heard a robot that sounded “pretty good”… this is the video you need to watch.👉 Discover what clients still crave that AI can’t replicate👉 Learn how to stand out, not shrink back👉 Stop marketing like it’s 2016 and start booking like a pro in 2025This isn’t panic. It’s strategy.Download The (Free) Voice Actor’s Guide to Positioning Against AI: https://welcome.vopro.pro/ai-positioning-guide_____________________________▶️ Watch this video next: https://youtu.be/KPDYZfnpgWM?si=Nmjo8nO8EzbU_Fg7SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/@vo-pro?sub_confirmation=1The VO Freedom Master Plan: https://vopro.pro/vo-freedom-master-planThe VO Pro Community: https://vopro.app Use code You15Tube for 15% off of your membership for life.The VO Pro Podcast: https://vopro.pro/podcast7 Steps to Starting and Developing a Career in Voiceover: https://welcome.vopro.pro/7-steps-ytMove Touch Inspire Newsletter for Voice Actors: https://vopro.pro/move-touch-inspire-youtubeFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/vofreedomThe VO Pro Shop: https://vopro.pro/shopSay Hi on Social: https://pillar.io/paulschmidtprohttps://www.instagram.com/vopro.prohttps://www.clubhouse.com/@paulschmidtvohttps://www.linkedin.com/in/paulschmidtvo/My voice over website: https://paulschmidtvoice.comGVAA Rate Guide: http://vorateguide.comTools and People I Work with and Recommend (If you use these links to buy something I may earn a commission.): Recommended Book List with Links: https://amzn.to/3H9sBOO Gear I Use with Links: https://amzn.to/3V4d3kZAs an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.For lead generation and targeting - Apollo.io: https://apollo.grsm.io/yt-paulschmidtproWay Better than Linktree: https://pillar.io/referral/paulschmidtproSend us a textSupport the show
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10 Steps to Market Your VO Business WITHOUT Feeling Salesy
Marketing your voiceover business shouldn’t feel like selling your soul. If “promote your VO services” makes you break out in hives, this one’s for you. In this video, we’re flipping the script on everything you think you know about marketing—so you can find voiceover clients, grow your VO business, and build real connections without feeling fake, pushy, or salesy. 💡 Whether you’re an introverted voice actor, a freelance VO pro, or just starting out—these are the authentic VO marketing strategies that actually work. 👉 What you’ll learn: • How to market your voiceover business without being weird • Direct marketing for voice actors that feels natural • Why clients want to hear from you (and how to reach them) • The mindset shift that makes marketing feel GOOD • Real-world VO marketing tips you can start using today 📥 Download our free VO Marketing Guide (link in description) 🎤 Subscribe for more voiceover business training, cold email tips, and unfiltered VO advice The Big Book of VO Client Avatars: https://training.vopro.pro/bigbook #marketvoiceoverbusiness #voiceovermarketing #authenticVOmarketing #voiceactors #freelancevoiceover #VOPro #nomoresleazymarketing #voiceactortraining _____________________________ ▶️ Watch this video next: https://youtu.be/oV4S1-03s5A SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/@vo-pro?sub_confirmation=1 The VO Freedom Master Plan: https://vopro.pro/vo-freedom-master-plan The VO Pro Community: https://vopro.app Use code You15Tube for 15% off of your membership for life. The VO Pro Podcast: https://vopro.pro/podcast 7 Steps to Starting and Developing a Career in Voiceover: https://welcome.vopro.pro/7-steps-yt Move Touch Inspire Newsletter for Voice Actors: https://vopro.pro/move-touch-inspire-youtube Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/vofreedom The VO Pro Shop: https://vopro.pro/shop Say Hi on Social: https://pillar.io/paulschmidtpro https://www.instagram.com/vopro.pro https://www.clubhouse.com/@paulschmidtvo https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulschmidtvo/ My voice over website: https://paulschmidtvoice.com GVAA Rate Guide: http://vorateguide.com Tools and People I Work with and Recommend (If you use these links to buy something I may earn a commission.): Recommended Book List with Links: https://amzn.to/3H9sBOO Gear I Use with Links: https://amzn.to/3V4d3kZ As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. For lead generation and targeting - Apollo.io: https://apollo.grsm.io/yt-paulschmidtpro Way Better than Linktree: https://pillar.io/referral/paulschmidtproSend us a textSupport 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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