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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

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13:17

The 7 BEST Tools for Voice Actors to FIND CLIENTS in...

VO Pro: The Business of Voiceover and Voice Acting ·

2024/12/19

Voice 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 is a strategy and skill you have to develop. I’ve tried a lot of different lead generation tools out there. Some are better than others. Whether you’re

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34:26

Casting Director Libby Clearfield of Voiceover Activate

VO Pro: The Business of Voiceover and Voice Acting ·

2024/12/05

Today 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, the value of community among voice actors, the significance of building relationships and maintaining professional standards in voiceover work

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14:01

SEO for Voice Over: 7 Strategies to Improve Your RANK

VO Pro: The Business of Voiceover and Voice Acting ·

2024/11/21

So 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 how did I get this primo client, you might ask. Did I market to them for months with snappy content and radically consistent follow up? Plot twist! No

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18:56

Going Full-Time in Voice Over? 10 CRUCIAL Mindset...

VO Pro: The Business of Voiceover and Voice Acting ·

2024/11/14

Alright, 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 where you’ll make or break yourself long-term. Let’s walk through the shifts that get you from being part-time to owning this path full-time and for

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24:56

The Beginner’s Guide to Voice Over Conferences with...

VO Pro: The Business of Voiceover and Voice Acting ·

2024/11/07

Today, 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 Conferences Survival guide packed with tips, we’ll walk you through everything you need to know to make your first VO conference a smashing success. Here's you

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28:37

Making Wavs with Bobbi Maxwell and Kevin Kilpatrick

VO Pro: The Business of Voiceover and Voice Acting ·

2024/10/31

Kevin 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 disadvantages of coming from a radio background in voiceover. The conversation covers topics such as the different tiers of automotive work, the evolution of

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29:56

Tracy Lindley, Queen of LinkedIn, on VO, Marketing,...

VO Pro: The Business of Voiceover and Voice Acting ·

2024/10/17

In 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 in a midsize market, and her strategies for networking and marketing herself effectively. We also talk about the the evolution of LinkedIn and its

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17:55

How In-Perpetuity Contracts Can Limit Earnings in...

VO Pro: The Business of Voiceover and Voice Acting ·

2024/09/05

Alright, so you’ve landed a big commercial gig, and the client’s ready to pay you thousands to use your voice. You’re stoked, right? But then, buried in the contract, you see it: in-perpetuity rights. Sounds fancy, sounds official, but what does it actually mean? And why should you, as a voice actor, care? Let’s break this down. This is In-Perpetuity Explained. Make sure you stick around because there is a scenario around in-perp you likely haven’t thought of and we have a special guest to walk

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39:20

The VO Strategist Tom Dheere: "Voice Over Is...

VO Pro: The Business of Voiceover and Voice Acting ·

2024/08/29

Tom Dheere, known as the VO Strategist, shares his origin story as a voice actor and discusses the changes in the industry over the past 30 years. Tom emphasizes the importance of being a good storyteller and adapting to the evolving industry, including the use of AI, and offers guidance and mentorship to voice actors, helping them navigate the industry and make informed decisions. He also discusses the potential impact of AI on the voiceover industry and advises voice actors to consider their

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09:52

The REAL PROBLEM with Voice Over - NOT What You Think!

VO Pro: The Business of Voiceover and Voice Acting ·

2024/08/22

The current state of the voice over business is not the problem. Generative AI, the pay-to-plays, the glut of talent, the seemingly endless string of strikes… none of that is the reason you’re not succeeding in voice over. Today, I’m talking to me as much as I’m talking to you. You think everyone else, especially coaches have it all together all the time and I’m here to tell you I don’t always have it all together. No one does. Today is a pep talk for both of us. _____________________________ ▶️

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12:55

The 14 BEST Voice Over PODCASTS in the Industry

VO Pro: The Business of Voiceover and Voice Acting ·

2024/08/16

To me, a great VO podcast has to be current – this industry changes at light speed and if you’re last episode was 4 months ago or you publish when you feel like it, you’re not keeping the community up to date. A great voiceover podcast has to be educational and insightful and give solid advice on the industry. If it’s full of get rich quick and Fiverr advice, it’s just garbage. And a great voice over podcast has to be listenable. The host or hosts have to be engaging and interesting. If they feature

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24:38

Erikka J: From P2Ps and Local Studios to VO of the YEAR

VO Pro: The Business of Voiceover and Voice Acting ·

2024/08/08

Today we chat with the incredible Erikka J. and we cover a lot of ground, including imposter syndrome, Erikka's journey in the voiceover industry, the importance of building relationships, and the evolving opportunities for women and people of color in the industry. Erikka shares insights from her experiences with various coaches, including Kay Bess, Cliff Zellman, and Everett Oliver, and all with a ton of laughs along the way. A must-listen, especially if you’re newer to the business

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16:46

7 Habits of Highly Successful Voice Actors + 2 Bonus...

VO Pro: The Business of Voiceover and Voice Acting ·

2024/08/01

Every Olympian has a goal of winning gold. Every team starts the season with the goal of a championship. It’s the systems, the habits, that separate elite from very good, very good, from good, good from mediocre, and mediocre from bad. So today, I’m going to lay out for you the Top 7 Habits of Highly Successful Voice Actors – the seven strategic systems or habits I believe to be the most effective for building a successful career in VO. And stick around because I’ll have a two special free bonus

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21:31

The VO Toolkit: 11 ESSENTIAL Apps for Your Voice Over...

VO Pro: The Business of Voiceover and Voice Acting ·

2024/07/25

There are hundreds of apps out there to help run our voice acting businesses, but finding the right ones can be like finding a needle in a haystack. After a lot of trial and error, I’ve found a set of tools that works for me. In this video, I’m going to break down why I prefer these specific apps, what the learning curve is like, and how much they’ll set you back. Center Stage Design: https://centerstage.design/ App Links: https://www.hubspot.com/products/crm

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34:28

Top Animation Coach Everett Oliver: "Animation Down...

VO Pro: The Business of Voiceover and Voice Acting ·

2024/07/11

Today, an eye-opening chat with the best animation coach in the business, Everett Oliver, as we discuss the state of the animation business, Everett's background in the animation industry, the importance of developing relationships, and the difference between voicing a character and creating a character. We also touch on the impact of the SAG-AFTRA strike and the need for diversity in voiceover roles. Everett emphasizes the importance of being creative and bringing a unique perspective to voice

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08:58

What To Do When It’s SLOW in Voice Over (YES, IT WORKS!)

VO Pro: The Business of Voiceover and Voice Acting ·

2024/06/20

Just about everything in the voice over business slows down in June, July, and August. But I also hear a lot of talk about a more macro slowdown in the voice over industry overall. Is that real? Is that just a chicken little reaction to AI? Are there other forces at play? Is this a perfect storm that means existential crisis for our business? Do you want the real answer? Who cares. In my humble opinion, which is all I have because there is no data on this that anyone is aware of, yes there appears

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20:19

How to Get Started in Voice Over for Beginners:...

VO Pro: The Business of Voiceover and Voice Acting ·

2024/06/13

One of the problems with voice over advice on YouTube and in general is that it often comes from successful people. Stay with me. Among the things it takes to be successful is time. So, the people that are successful today started years and often decades ago. And the problem with that is voice over is a very different business than it was 30, 20, 10, even 5 years ago. And so many of the strategies and paths and techniques that made successful voice actors even in the 20-teens don’t apply today,

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09:11

My Most HONEST, BLUNT ADVICE for Voice Actors (&...

VO Pro: The Business of Voiceover and Voice Acting ·

2024/06/06

We need to talk. Whenever a conversation starts with that sentence, you know it’s going to be uncomfortable. But you need to hear this and I need to say it. I say it with love and kindness, but it’s going to be real, honest, and direct. Blunt, even. Voice actors, I talk to dozens of you every week. I ask you straight up what’s holding you back in your voice over career. Here are the Top 5 most common answers I get: Procrastination. Time management. Shiny object syndrome. Perfectionism. Distraction

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10:45

The 7 DEADLY Sins of Voice Over – NEVER DO THESE!

VO Pro: The Business of Voiceover and Voice Acting ·

2024/05/30

There are Seven Deadly Sins in voice over. Things you should never do under any circumstances, and things that, if you do try to get away with them, I guarantee you it will bite you in the ass, either in the near or long term. Some of these will seem obvious, some not as obvious, but I can tell you I’ve personally seen multiple examples of ALL of them in the real world, and one of them is not just common, but it runs rampant in our industry. Today, I’m going to break down these Seven Deadly Sins,

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12:52

The 2 BIGGEST Voice Over Marketing FEARS & Why...

VO Pro: The Business of Voiceover and Voice Acting ·

2024/05/23

Voice actors are petrified of marketing their services. Today, we’re going to get into what those fears are, why they exist, and why they’re complete and utter B.S. We’ll talk about some of the misconceptions around sales and marketing your voice over business, and what sales and marketing really are at their core. And we'll kick it all off with a story.... Takeaways: Voice actors often have fears and misconceptions about marketing their services. Sales and marketing are vital for the success of a

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