Can your voice over career survive these rookie mistakes? Most miss #2—don’t let that be you!Are you pouring your heart into voice acting but not booking clients or growing your business? Discover the top 3 business mistakes voice actors make, how to avoid them, and the exact strategies used by successful pros. Get actionable advice, industry stories, and proven marketing tips you won’t find anywhere else.🎁 Download the FREE “Voice Over Business Plan Starter Kit”: https://welcome.vopro.pro/business-plan➡ Book a strategy consultation: https://vopro.pro/consultations#VoiceActor #VoiceOverTips #VOPro #VoiceActingBusiness #VoiceOverMarketing #BeginnerVoiceActor #CreativeBusiness #GrowYourVOLinks: (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 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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4 VO Marketing SECRETS Nobody Tells Beginners
Stop chasing clients! Start attracting them with 4 proven VO marketing secrets nobody’s teaching. Unlock the rookie mistakes sabotaging your bookings, and learn actionable marketing tactics to build a sustainable, full-time voiceover career. Discover how to craft a magnetic brand, find clients where they actually hire, design a lead-magnet demo portfolio, automate your outreach, and harness search engines to become impossible to ignore. Take my free Voice Actor Visibility Audit for a tailored action plan and skyrocket your bookings!Voice Actor Visibility Audit: https://welcome.vopro.pro/free-visibility-auditVO Freedom Master Plan Waitlist: https://training.vopro.pro/vofmp-next-cohort-wait-list/Apollo.io: https://vopro.pro/apollo87 Specific VO Client Avatars: https://vopro.pro/bigbook#voiceactor #marketingforcreatives #voiceover #personalbranding #findclients #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 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 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.💥 Grab your free Creative Business Blueprint Workbook: https://welcome.vopro.pro/creative-pro-blueprint💥 GVAA Rate Guide: https://globalvoiceacademy.com/gvaa-rate-guide-2/💥 Freelance Design Rates: https://www.wix.com/blog/freelance-graphic-design-rates💥 Explore more at VO Pro: https://vopro.pro/#CreativeFreelancer #SideHustleToFullTime #VOPro #CreativeBusiness #FreelancerTips #GoProCreativeLinks: (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 beauSend us a textSupport the show
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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 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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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 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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