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 le ...
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A collection of short films that take you behind the scenes of a number of projects commissioned and developed by Sherman Contemporary Art Foundation (SCAF).
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Welcome to Closing the Deal: Dental Practice Sales—the fun, no-BS podcast where we break down the process of selling your dental practice in ways you can actually understand (and enjoy). We’re not your typical, stuffy brokerage firm, we’re here to shake up the world of dental practice sales. Are you a dental practice owner thinking about cashing out? Ready to retire, take on new adventures, or simply move on to the next phase of your life? You’re in the right place. Selling your practice is ...
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Welcome to the VO Bar podcast, where the world of voice-over meets the ambiance of a cozy (virtual) bar, hosted by the dynamic trio of Will Vincent, Victoria Prather, and Al Moulliet. Each week, we invite you to pull up a stool in our virtual bar, where the drinks are always flowing, and the conversation dives deep into the fascinating realm of voice-over. Our hosts, Will Vincent, Victoria Prather, and Al Moulliet, each a seasoned professional in the VO industry, bring their unique perspecti ...
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Bi-weekly chat oriented around creating content for developers. Listen about the Behind-The-Scenes of running a business, and user stories, mixed with the thoughts and experiences coming from hosts. You'll find here everything you need to start publishing content on the web!And if you're a developer? The better, we are devs too!
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Want more VO clients in addition to cold emails? Learn how to create a lead magnet that builds trust, grows your email list, and positions you as the go-to voice actor in your niche. In this video, I’ll show you how to create a simple, high-converting voiceover lead magnet from scratch. We’ll cover how to choose the right client, what format works …
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S2E2 - How Dr. Glenn Vo Expanded His Practice to Land a Dream Partnership Deal
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45:30The number one question we get is, “when should you sell?” But maybe a more important one is when should you start planning? Get ready to hear a perfect example of why planning years ahead is the key to securing an amazing deal. Dr. Glenn Vo, Founder of Nifty Thrifty Dentist and Dental Lifestyles Magazine, remains a part-owner and practicing dentis…
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AI Is REWRITING Search. Is Your VO Site READY?
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11:17Is SEO Dead for Voice Actors in 2025? Not if you do this instead. In this video, we break down how AI has changed the way clients search and what voice actors need to know to keep getting found online. If your website isn’t bringing in leads, traffic, and demo listens, your SEO strategy might be stuck in the past. Learn: • Why old SEO tactics don’t…
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S2E1 - Everything Changed Overnight (Or Did It?)
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29:14A team can make or break a practice, and the same goes for when you eventually sell it. Selling might be a time to celebrate and breathe a sigh of relief. But for your team, things can be more complicated. Emotions run high during a practice sale. There’s confusion, worry, uncertainty, and everyone’s going to be asking: what next? That’s where mana…
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Talent Manager vs. Talent Agent for Voice Acting: Read This BEFORE Signing Anything
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11:21Talent 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 wron…
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Voiceover Client Referrals: Step-by-Step Guide for VO Pros
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14:13Want 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 …
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Get Organized! Systems & Tools EVERY Voice Actor Should Use
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9:07Struggling 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 bran…
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10 Marketing BLUNDERS Beginner Voice Actors Make
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11:08Are you a newer voice actor struggling to market yourself? You’re not alone—but you might be making a few rookie mistakes that are costing you clients, gigs, and momentum. In this video, we’re breaking down the biggest marketing mistakes beginners make in voiceover—and how to avoid them like a pro. From bad outreach habits to relying too much on yo…
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S1E10 - Transforming Your Dental Practice into a Valuable Asset and Strategies for a Profitable Exit
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29:40Most dentists don’t realize that they could be leaving millions on the table when they come to sell their practice. Don’t be one of them! There are plenty of things you can start doing today to increase the value of your practice so that buyers start lining up to make you an offer. From increasing operational potential to maximizing efficiency, the…
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BONUS Episode: Procrastination. Perfectionism. Imposter syndrome. Yeah… we’re going there.
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23:36In this bonus VO Pro Podcast episode, I sit down with psychologist and procrastination coach Dr. Christine Li — and we dive headfirst into the mindset traps holding voice actors back from building the business (and life) they want. Christine breaks down why imposter syndrome actually means you’re leveling up, how perfectionism masks itself as “prof…
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The REAL Reason Your Voiceover Business Isn’t Growing
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9:56Struggling to get voiceover clients even though you’ve got the talent and the gear? You’re not alone—and it’s probably not your demo holding you back. In this video, we break down the real marketing strategies voice actors need to start booking consistently. We’ll cover what’s actually working in 2025, what most beginners get completely wrong, and …
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6 Steps You're Missing & Why it's KILLING Your VO Business
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11:51Struggling to find voiceover clients? You’re not alone — and you’re not doing anything wrong. In this video, we break down how to find voiceover clients without relying on casting sites or burning yourself out. Whether you’re brand new and looking for beginner voice acting clients or a seasoned talent trying to reboot your marketing, you’ll get rea…
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S1E9 - Dos & Don’ts for Selling Your Practice: A Coaching Masterclass from Dr. Eric J Roman
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31:14Should you sell? When should you sell? Who should you sell to? These are all big questions for any dental practice owner. But in this episode, we get to the heart of what really matters for practice owners thinking about selling. Joining Elijah Desmond is Dr. Eric J Roman, Co-Founder of multiple businesses, including 1LifeSystem, SmartDiligence.ai,…
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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 “…
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The 4 Social Media Content Types That Actually Get BOOKINGS
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9:24Want to get booked more from social media — without going viral, dancing on TikTok, or posting random mic-and-headphones pics? In this video, I’m breaking down the 4 content types that actually attract voiceover clients. These aren’t trends or fluff — they’re based on tested strategy that works in the real world. If you’re serious about growing you…
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S1E8 - Wealth Management for Dentists: What You Need to Know Before You Sell
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27:55A good wealth management plan can help you before, during, and after a dental practice sale. But where do you even start? Do you just hire a regular wealth advisor and take it from there? The thing about wealth that’s tied up in a dental practice is that your typical wealth advisor may not be equipped to handle the finer details. What you need is a…
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10 Steps to Market Your VO Business WITHOUT Feeling Salesy
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14:24Marketing 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, …
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Is Voice Acting Right for You? The NO BS Truth No One Tells You
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10:23Thinking about becoming a voice actor? Wondering if you’ve got what it takes to actually make money in the voiceover industry? In this video, I’m pulling back the curtain and giving you the real, no-BS, no-hype voiceover career advice you wish someone told you before you dropped cash on a mic and a dream. 💥 I’ll cover: ✅ What voice acting really is…
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S1E7 - How to Understand Upside Potential and the Value of Your Practice Beyond Just Numbers
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33:01What do buyers really look for when weighing up whether to buy your dental practice? Spoiler: it’s not just your revenue. Valuation goes far beyond numbers on a spreadsheet. Industry veteran Mitch Olan, founder and former CEO of Dental Care Alliance (DCA), one of the largest DSOs in the country, joins this episode to share wisdom and advice collect…
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Can AI Replace Voice Actors? The TRUTH About AI & VO Work
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9:47🎙️ Can AI really replace voice actors… or is that just hype? AI-generated voices are getting scary good—and fast. But what does that mean for real working voice talent? In this video, we expose how AI is already changing the voiceover industry, the real risks to your career, and what you can do right now to stay ahead of the curve. If you’re a voic…
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S1E6 - CLA's Role in Quality of Earnings: Building Credibility in Your Valuation
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34:30What if you discovered you'd left millions on the table when selling your practice? It happens more often than you think! In this episode, we look at the number one report you need to maximize your practice's worth: the Quality of Earnings report. But what is it and how does it really affect your valuation? Mike White, CPA and Advisor for CLA (Clif…
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Want a Thriving VO Business? MASTER This One Skill!
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9:47There’s a moment every voice actor dreams of—when a client emails, not for an audition, not to ask about rates, but to say, “Hey, we’ve got another project for you.” No hoops, no hurdles, no audition, just repeat business landing straight in your inbox. If you’ve been in the game for any length of time, you know that getting work isn’t the hardest …
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S1E5 - The Role of the Broker: Advocating for Sellers Every Step of the Way
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34:37What really goes into a practice sale when working with a specialist brokerage firm? Get a behind-the-scenes look in this episode with Managing Director Jason Brown of Dental Pitch Brokerage and Oak Dental Partners, a DSO he’s grown to over 70 dental offices and counting! Jason breaks down the full process of working with a broker and what the rela…
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How Much Should New Voice Actors Charge? The TRUTH About VO Rates
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9:27If there’s one question every new single solitary voice actor who’s starting to seek work asks starting out it’s this: How much should I charge? If you're just starting out, the answer isn’t as simple as “pick a number and hope for the best.” Rates in voiceover aren’t arbitrary; they’re based on industry standards, market value, and genre. So let’s…
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S1E4 - Life After the Sale: A Former Dental Practice Owner Shares His Story
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36:02What’s life really like after selling your practice? If this is new territory for you, you’re bound to be a little nervous. Walking away from the responsibility of running a practice can be both liberating and scary. But in this episode, you’ll hear from a former dental practice owner who took the plunge and sold successfully, with a little help fr…
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$1.1M Audition! Why I PASSED and Maybe YOU Should Have Too
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14:42Why would anyone in their right mind PASS on a $1.1 million audition? And Paul, aren’t you the one always beating us over the head with, “Stand up for pro rates, “Know your worth,” “Make it worth your time,” and on and on? First of all, who ever said I was in my right mind? Secondly, I absolutely beat the drum of “Stand up for pro rates, “Know your…
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S1E3 - Let’s Talk DSOs: How Buyers & Sellers Can Prepare for a Practice Sale
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28:44What do dental practice buyers really want to see when weighing up whether to make an offer? To get the best possible deal for your practice, this is must-know stuff! Luckily, we have Brian Colao, Director of Dykema's DSO Industry Group, on the podcast to shed some light on the buyer and DSO side. The Dykema DSO Conference is in its 12th year of kn…
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Voiceover Beginner Starter Pack: What Gear Do You REALLY Need?
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16:46So, you’ve decided to get into voiceover. Whether you’ve decided you want to do this as a career or just looking to make some cash on the side, you need gear. But not just any gear. The RIGHT gear. Because no one wants to overspend on a mic that makes you sound like you’re recording in a rest stop bathroom. Lucky for you, I’m here to guide you thro…
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The Voice Actor’s SURVIVAL Guide to Direct Marketing
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14:47Marketing directly to prospects as a voice actor can feel like standing on a diving board, staring into the deep end, and wondering if there’s a shark or a nuclear bomb in the water. You’ve probably heard about cold emailing and thought, “That’s just spam, right?” Or maybe the idea of bothering someone with an unsolicited email gives you flashbacks…
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S1E2 - What’s the Deal with EBITDA? Understand Your Practice’s True Value
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22:31Want to know what your dental practice is truly worth? Well, you need to know your EBITDA aka your Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization. Turnover is one thing, but unless you know your EBITDA, you could be leaving money on the table when you come to sell your practice. Join us for this masterclass with Matt Ornstein and h…
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8 MUST-HAVE Resources Voice Actors CAN'T Ignore, Newbie or Pro
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16:50You have the passion, the talent, and the excitement to kill it into the world of voiceover. But there is more to success in this industry than having a smooth voice and good gear. Voiceover is a mix of artistry, business, and endurance. It requires strategy, dedication, and a commitment to long-term growth. To make it past the early stages and bui…
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