VO Pro: The Business of Voice Over and Voice Acting
Paul SchmidtVoiceover 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 prof... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 191 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Performing ArtsArtsMarketingBusiness | |||
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Struggling to get VO gigs on LinkedIn even when you do everything "right” Here’s the truth.
Most voice actors flounder on LinkedIn by following surface-level advice.
In this video, you’ll discover why connection requests and profile tweaks rarely ... more
Are you stuck waiting for confidence before going pro in VO? Stop! Action, not waiting, builds real careers.
Struggling to call yourself a voice actor? This video exposes the Confidence Trap: why waiting for confidence before you act is killing your... more
Are you a talented voice actor, but your bank account says otherwise? The problem often isn’t your skill set.
Discover why so many voice actors stay broke, even with real talent, and how you can finally break free from the starving artist cycle.
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Is audiobook narration still worth pursuing in 2026… or is AI about to wipe it out?
In this conversation, I sit down with audiobook narrator, actor, entrepreneur, and founder of The Global Actor, Elise Arsenault, to talk about the REAL state of the ... more
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- Real. Honest. No BS.
Paul is quite possibly the most honest VO podcast host there is! He tells it how it is, without sugar coating it, and offers practical advice on how to TEALLY grow your VO business!
Bonus: If you haven’t joined his VO Pro community, you’re truly missing out…
Apple Podcasts5T_S_VO
United States2 months ago - Short Form, No Fluff. Just Tough Love
I’ve been absorbing Paul’s content over the course of the last year and he truly stands out as an industry expert and content provider in that he offers a very frank and no-coddling POV to the VO community. Very useful and timely knowledge, and plenty of references to external resources as well. Thanks Paul.
Apple Podcasts5mick.parkUnited States8 months ago - Excellent source of information and insight
This is the podcast to listen to, you are provided excellent information, and insight. there is no fluff here, just straight up what you need to know, presented in a manner that can lead you to success. If you’re in the VO business, don’t miss this podcast.
Apple Podcasts5TPW66United States3 years ago - Correct, frank and incredibly useful
Countless self-appointed “thought leaders” regularly offer flawed insights gained from about 2 minutes experience in voice over, and zero experience in business or marketing.
Enter Paul Schmidt, who brings a long history of business, sales and marketing, and pro-level voice over experience, all wrapped in a single package. Paul is a refreshing source of accurate, compelling, and detailed commentary on real time issues affecting the voice over industry, while also providing useful training in d... more
Apple Podcasts5JonathonGrantUnited States3 years ago
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The show focuses on turning a voiceover hobby into a scalable business through practical, no-fluff marketing and client-development tactics. Core themes include direct outreach, CRM-driven workflows, website optimization, pricing clarity, and branding that stands up to AI-era competition. Episodes emphasize treating VO as a real business, building repeatable systems, and leveraging resources to sustain growth without relying on casting sites, agents, or hype. A recurring thread is pragmatic, battle-tested advice from a host with deep experience in business, marketing, and voice acting, plus occasional interviews with working professionals and coaches who understand the industry ins and outs. Noteworthy angles include a strong emphasis on ou... more
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