VO Pro: The Business of Voiceover and Voice Acting

Author: Paul Schmidt

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.Youll learn practical voiceover marketing tips, how to master direct marketing for voice actors, build a solid client base, and use tools like email outreach, SEO, and strategic positioning to stand out. We cover how to price your work, optimize your VO website, and navigate topics like AI and voiceover with clarity and confidence.Each week, we bring you insights and strategies from Paul, and interviews with working voice actors, coaches, casting directors, and experts who understand the business of voiceover from the inside out.If you're a freelance voice actor looking to take control of your career and actually get booked, this is the podcast for you.Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Pandora, Audible, Amazon Music, iHeart Radio, SoundCloud, Deezer, Podcast Addict, Castbox, and RSS, and wherever you get your podcasts.Youll also find helpful information including my free Move Touch Inspire newsletter for voice actors at VOPro.pro.com/newsletterSUBSCRIBE on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/vopro-pro?sub_confirmation1The Pro Blog: https://vopro.pro/blogThe VO Freedom Master Plan: https://vofreedommasterplan.comFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/vofreedomSay Hi on Social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vopro.proLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulschmidtvo/My voiceover website: https://paulschmidtvoice.com
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The 7 Essential Systems Every Voice Actor & Creative Needs
Episode 171
Thursday, 15 January, 2026

Unlock the 7 business systems top voice actors use to thrive. Talent is NOT the secret to success!Are you grinding hard but still stuck in the gig-to-gig struggle? Discover the 7 essential business systems that separate thriving, full-time voice actors from hobbyists. Learn real-world workflows for marketing, lead generation, client acquisition, automation, pricing, SEO, and scaling your business, plus actionable steps you can implement this week, even if you’re short on time or tech skills.The Voice Over Systems Quick Wins Guide: https://welcome.vopro.pro/systems-guideThe VO Freedom Master Plan: https://vopro.pro/vofmpApollo: https://vopro.pro/apolloPubler: https://vopro.pro/publerVO LLC: https://vopro.pro/vollcRegister now for Strategy To Stratosphere and get $50 off with discount code STRATCHAT50 at checkout: https://strat2strat.com#voiceover #voiceactor #creativebusiness #freelanceVO #voiceartists #VOPro #businesstips #productivity #marketing #leadgenerationcompanies Links: (When possible, I use affiliate links and may earn a commission. See disclosure below.)▶️ Subscribe: https://vopro.pro/youtube🆓 Free Voice Actor Resources: https://vopro.pro/freesources📈 Work with Me: https://vopro.pro/workwithme🎧 The VO Pro Podcast: https://vopro.pro/podcast🪜 7 Steps to Starting and Developing a Career in Voiceover: https://vopro.pro/7steps📭 Move Touch Inspire Newsletter for Voice Actors and Creative Pros: https://vopro.pro/mti🖥️ Facebook: https://vopro.pro/facebook🛒 The VO Pro Shop: https://vopro.pro/shop🎙️ My voice over website: https://paulschmidtvoice.comTools and Tech: 📑 Create beautiful resources, e-books, and presentations like mine in minutes: https://vopro.pro/typeset📘 Recommended Book List with Links: https://vopro.pro/booklist⚙️ Tools I Use with Links: https://vopro.pro/gearlist🎯 Lead generation and targeting: Apollo.io: https://vopro.pro/apollo🛒 The world's best checkout cart: SamCart: https://vopro.pro/samcart🌳 Way Better than Linktree: https://vopro.pro/pillar🖊️ The best social media publisher I've found: https://vopro.pro/publerDisclosure: Affiliate marketing is an great way to generate revenue as a content creator. Some links in my video descriptions are affiliate links and I may earn a commission should you make a purchase after clicking them. I only link to items I recommend. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.Send us a textSupport the show