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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Get Organized! Systems & Tools EVERY Voice Actor Should Use
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10:23Struggling 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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12:24Are 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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BONUS Episode: Procrastination. Perfectionism. Imposter syndrome. Yeah… we’re going there.
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25:50In 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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11:12Struggling 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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13:08Struggling 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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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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10:40Want 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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10 Steps to Market Your VO Business WITHOUT Feeling Salesy
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15:41Marketing 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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11:39Thinking 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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Can AI Replace Voice Actors? The TRUTH About AI & VO Work
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11:03🎙️ 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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Want a Thriving VO Business? MASTER This One Skill!
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11:03There’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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How Much Should New Voice Actors Charge? The TRUTH About VO Rates
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10:43If 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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$1.1M Audition! Why I PASSED and Maybe YOU Should Have Too
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15:58Why 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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Voiceover Beginner Starter Pack: What Gear Do You REALLY Need?
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18:02So, 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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16:04Marketing 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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8 MUST-HAVE Resources Voice Actors CAN'T Ignore, Newbie or Pro
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18:06You 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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The 10 COMMANDMENTS of VO Every Voice Actor NEEDS
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15:27Completely unlike Moses from the mountaintop, I bring you these 10 Commandment of Voice Over. Trust me, it’s not every day you get 10 commandments from an atheist. 😉 Now before you get your hackles up, we’re playing fast and loose with the word commandments here. There are no hard and fast rules that you should never, ever, ever violate, but these …
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Advocating for WOMEN in VO: Building Doors w/ Christy Harst
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43:57Fact: Women account for over 40% of the fan bases of the NFL, MLB, and NHL. Fact: Women comprise 47.7% of viewership of Super Bowl 58. Fact: Media coverage of women's sports has nearly tripled in the last five years. So why isn't a female voicing this? "NCAA Division I Women's Volleyball Championship. Attendance is encouraged. Passion is mandatory.…
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The 7 BEST Tools for Voice Actors to FIND CLIENTS in 2025
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14:33Voice acting is an art, but landing clients? That’s a science—and one that can feel like a unicorn hunt if you don’t have the right tools in your box. Sure, word of mouth, referrals, and P2P and gig sites are all fine and well, but if you’re serious your business and about building a steady stream of clients, scalable lead generation and outreach i…
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Casting Director Libby Clearfield of Voiceover Activate
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36:39Today we sit down with Casting Director, VO Coach, voice actor, and head of Voiceover Activate, Libby Clearfield. Libby shares her journey from theater to voiceover, her experiences in casting, and the challenges and rewards of freelancing. She also chats about the impact of AI in the industry, the importance of following directions in auditions, t…
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SEO for Voice Over: 7 Strategies to Improve Your RANK
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15:16So recently a big healthcare advertising agency reached out to me through my website and handed me a great non-broadcast project for a massive pharmaceutical company. They handed me the project, no audition necessary. And there are more jobs on the way. It looks like, fingers crossed, they’re going to be a great partner and a recurring client. So h…
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Going Full-Time in Voice Over? 10 CRUCIAL Mindset Shifts!
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20:11Alright, let’s talk about the mental game of going full-time as a freelancer. I’m talking about the shifts that take you from “Hey, I’m doing this voiceover thing on the side” to “This is what I do. Period.” The mindset stuff is just as gritty and real as all the tangible things you’re already doing to make the work happen. But the mental side is w…
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The Beginner’s Guide to Voice Over Conferences with Survival Guide
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27:09Today, we’re diving into voice over conferences—what they are, why they’re a must for serious voice actors, and how to navigate your first one like a pro. If you’re a new voice actor looking to grow your skills, connect with the VO community, or even just see what all the buzz is about, stick around. From why to attend, to a practical VO Conference…
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Making Wavs with Bobbi Maxwell and Kevin Kilpatrick
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30:50Kevin Kilpatrick and Bobbi Maxwell, hosts of the Making Wavs podcast, join me to discuss their backgrounds in radio and how they transitioned into voiceover. Kevin primarily works in automotive and e-learning, while Bobbi focuses on commercial work, particularly in the automotive and political genres. They also talk about the advantages and disadva…
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Tracy Lindley, Queen of LinkedIn, on VO, Marketing, and Kids
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32:09In this first-ever chat with our friend and colleague, we chat with the Queen of LinkedIn for VO, Tracey Lindley about her journey into the voiceover industry, her experiences with LinkedIn, and the importance of community and organization in building a successful career. Tracy shares her unique background, the challenges she faced as a voice actor…
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