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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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28:44

Mark Rider VO: Movie Trailers, Promos, Commercials,...

VO Pro: The Business of Voiceover and Voice Acting ·

2024/04/30

I'm so happy today to chat with my friend, Mark RIder, as he shares his journey from radio to voiceover and his experiences in the industry. Rider stresses the importance of having a diverse skill set and not limiting oneself to one genre and discusses the need for passion, talent, action, associations, and faith in order to achieve success. He also highlights the significance of evaluating and communicating with agents to ensure a fruitful partnership. The conversation concludes with a funny

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19:23

Terry Daniel: "That Sh*t Sticks With You For Life"

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2024/04/23

Today we welcome voice actor, head of UVT Coaching, and my one-time coach, Terry Daniel. Terry discusses his journey in the voiceover industry and his experience as a coach. He shares how he got into coaching and the importance of training with coaches who are still booking voiceover work. Terry also talks about the obstacles people face when starting in voiceover, including fear and impatience. He emphasizes the need for patience and hard work in building a successful voiceover career. We also

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09:29

The UNFIXABLE MISTAKE You CANNOT Make in Voice Over

VO Pro: The Business of Voiceover and Voice Acting ·

2024/04/18

There are metric tons of bad mistakes you can make in voice over. You can have no training or be undertrained. You can have a bad recording space or bad equipment. You can do your own demos. You can have a bad website. All of those are fixable. No training? Start training. Bad recording space, bad equipment, bad audio? Totally fixable. Call Uncle Roy, George The Tech, Jordan Reynolds, or Tim Tippets. Bad demos? Work with a reputable demo producer. Bad website, work with a pro designer. But there’s

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11:05

9 Engagement KILLERS to GET OFF Your Website NOW

VO Pro: The Business of Voiceover and Voice Acting ·

2024/04/11

Stop doing this dumb shit on your voice actor websites! Today we’re going to talk about the nine engagement killers that after you watch this video you should be tripping over yourself to get the hell off your website. They’re like people repellent and you either need to remove them or I will hunt you down with a giant butterfly net and send you off to a special padded room with no microphone. These website blunders will KILL any chance of prospects, producers, casting directors, the people who we

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30:48

Accountability Is NOT What You Think: Coach Amanda...

VO Pro: The Business of Voiceover and Voice Acting ·

2024/04/10

Today we chat with Amazon Best Selling Author and Accountability Coach, Amanda McKinney about the importance of accountability and goal-setting for entrepreneurs. She defines accountability as taking ownership of one's actions, regardless of the outcome, and emphasizes the need to let go of what cannot be controlled. She also addresses the issue of guilt and how to manage it when holding oneself accountable. She explains significance of setting realistic goals based on honesty, capacity, and

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09:31

8 CRUCIAL Questions BEFORE You Go Full Time in Voice...

VO Pro: The Business of Voiceover and Voice Acting ·

2024/04/04

The decision to go full time in voice over or not may be the biggest decision you make in your career, and often one not easily made. There are so many things to think about and consider. It can be super confusing, overwhelming, and deflating – if you let it. When I had this decision to make, I didn’t ask myself all these questions and it almost put me out of business. Today, I’m going to give you my checklist of the crucial questions you’ll want to ask and answer when you’re considering going full

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28:58

Emma O'Neill: Homeless Student, Yoga Guru, Top Voice...

VO Pro: The Business of Voiceover and Voice Acting ·

2024/04/01

In our chat today, Emma and I talk about her journey into voiceover, from discovering the industry to joining an agency and building her business. She also discusses her experience of being homeless and living in different countries, which has influenced her acting. Emma emphasizes the importance of marketing services directly to clients and the limitations of pay to play platforms. She highlights the power of social media in growing her business and building relationships. Emma's story showcases

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The Beginner’s SIMPLE Guide to Voice Over Training

VO Pro: The Business of Voiceover and Voice Acting ·

2024/03/28

You’re brand new to voice over and you think you want to become a voice actor. So how do you get started? Your first real step will be to start training, but in order to do that, you need to understand the various types of voice over training available and that’s what I’m going to guide you through today, so that you can choose the kind of training that’s right for you and your level of interest and budget. I’ll go through the different types of training and how much they cost, including free

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11:02

4 Ways to Look Like a BEGINNER Voice Actor – DON’T DO...

VO Pro: The Business of Voiceover and Voice Acting ·

2024/03/21

In the world of voice over, if you want to stand out like a sore thumb and look like a beginner there are a multitude of ways to do that. In today’s video, I’m going to give you 4 ways to look like a voice over newbie so that you can understand how to avoid them. And hang with me until the end, because I’m going to answer the most common question I get, “So how do I get into voice over?” Takeaways: Maintaining a beginner's mindset is essential for growth and success in voiceover. Avoid using the

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29:31

From $5 a Holler to KILLING IT with AUTHENTICITY:...

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2024/03/18

In this conversation, we chat with voice actor, Troy Holden. We talk about Troy's background, growing up in Nashville, and the influence of transplants on the Southern accent. Troy shares how he got into voiceover and his journey to becoming a full-time voice actor. He talks about the wrong path he initially took and how he course-corrected with the help of mentors. We also discuss the mindset shift needed to value one's worth and the importance of training and competence in the voiceover

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10:28

Voices CEO UNANNOUNCED Pop-in at VO Atlanta:...

VO Pro: The Business of Voiceover and Voice Acting ·

2024/03/14

There was a surprise, stealthy, mystery guest this year at VO Atlanta, and fireworks ensued! There I was, on stage in the main ballroom at VO Atlanta, getting ready to take my seat on The Famous Online Casting Panel. J. Michael Collins, the moderator, walks by and announces to the panel, “65 seconds!” I turn and a man in a blue plaid sportcoat holds out his hand and says, “Hi, Paul. I’m Jay O’Connor, Voices CEO.” And my first thought was, is this guy gonna curse me out? Stare me down? Take a swing

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10:52

How to Set PROPER PRO Rates by KNOWING Your Worth

VO Pro: The Business of Voiceover and Voice Acting ·

2024/03/07

Not all voice actors know how to set proper rates. Fewer still know what proper rates are. Even fewer quote them consistently. Very few voice actors not only know and quote proper rates consistently, but they also know their worth. Today, we’re going to delve into knowing your voice over rates, knowing and getting grounded in your worth, and the relationship between the two. Chapters 00:00 Understanding Industry Rates 01:20 Non-Union Rates and the GVAA Rate Guide 03:32 Knowing Your Worth 04:02 The

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38:57

What Voice Actors Can Learn from Photographers:...

VO Pro: The Business of Voiceover and Voice Acting ·

2024/03/04

Voice actors and photographers have more in common as freelancers than you think, especially regarding marketing. Jeanine McLeod, a successful children's photographer and host of the Fully Booked Photographer podcast, shares insights on marketing strategies and the mindset shift needed to succeed. She emphasizes the importance of focusing on the business side of photography and understanding the cost of acquisition. Jeanine discusses the role of online marketing, including Facebook advertising and

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36:26

Lisa Biggs: The Unravelling of a Voice Over Reputation

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2024/02/29

The following post appeared December 21st, 2023 on the VOcation Facebook Group: “Hey everyone. I didn’t want to have to make this post, but I’m trying to look out for others. There is a demo producer and coach who specializes in Children’s Media who has taken money from actors promising to make demos, and then just never made the demos. Some of these demos came in a “2 for 1 package” where one demo was made and the other wasn’t. Other demos have just never been made. This person has also hired adult

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Dervla Trainor: P2P Auditioning a HUSTLE. Marketing...

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2024/02/26

The lovely and talented Dervla Trainor, a successful voice actor and creator of the VO Kickstart program, joins the podcast to discuss her journey in the voiceover industry. Derv shares her experience transitioning from pay-to-play sites to marketing and finding direct clients, the importance of marketing and building relationships in order to have clients come to you. She also highlights the value of attending voiceover conferences for learning, networking, and staying current in the industry and

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09:45

5 BIG CHANGES to LinkedIn in 2024: What VOs NEED to Know

VO Pro: The Business of Voiceover and Voice Acting ·

2024/02/22

LinkedIn has a ton of big changes coming in 2024 and if you’re not up to date, you could be missing huge opportunities and getting left behind. LinkedIn is bringing a massive change to Creator Mode, a dedicated Services section, search filters, and more. In this video, I’ll break down 5 Big LinkedIn Changes in 2024, what they mean for you, and how to update your LinkedIn profile accordingly for maximum effect. Takeaways: LinkedIn is a valuable platform for freelancers, voice actors, and audiobook

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37:57

TikTok VO Maven Mandy Fisher: Social Media Made Me ANGRY

VO Pro: The Business of Voiceover and Voice Acting ·

2024/02/19

Mandy Fisher, known as @astoriaredhead on TikTok, shares her voiceover journey and insights into the industry. She started as a child actor and transitioned into voiceover work, focusing on commercials and e-learning. We talk about importance of finding agents who nurture and support your career. She also discusses the role of social media, particularly TikTok, in combating misinformation and educating aspiring voice actors. Mandy believes in the power of direct marketing and building relationships

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11:53

How To Get a Voice Over AGENT: 3 BIG Questions, 3 Big...

VO Pro: The Business of Voiceover and Voice Acting ·

2024/02/15

I got a message last week from one of our VO Pro members who says, “I have a topic that could go down a BIG rabbit hole! For all us newbies out here...When is it time to look for an agent?” What milestones should you have met or be meeting to find an agent? How do you go about finding an agent and soliciting them? I’ll answer these and other burning questions today on Paulie’s Secret Agent Plan. Yeah this is a big one, especially for newer pro voice talent. You’ve got your baseline training. You’re

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Toby Ricketts: "It's NEVER Been Harder” To Be a Voice...

VO Pro: The Business of Voiceover and Voice Acting ·

2024/02/13

My guest today is not just a highly experienced voice actor of over 20 years. He is also the head of Gravy for the Brain Oceania and runs his own voice acting academy in New Zealand. Please welcome to the podcast, Toby Ricketts. Toby Ricketts is a highly experienced voice actor and head of Gravy for the Brain Oceania, discusses his journey in the voice acting industry and the importance of community. He shares his experience with Gravy for the Brain and how it led to the establishment of the Voice

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13:54

7 Voice Over Audition Red Flags – RUN, DON’T WALK AWAY

VO Pro: The Business of Voiceover and Voice Acting ·

2024/02/08

Auditions are the lifeblood of any voice actor. They are the main way we compete and win work in our business. Assuming you’re properly trained and competitive, the more auditions you do, the more work you will ultimately book. That’s a great thing. But what about bad work? Work that is exploitative, unfair, or downright dishonest? How do you avoid those jobs? The best way to avoid bad work is to not audition for bad work. Today, I’m going to walk you through 7 common audition red flags in voice

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