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Paul Schmidt
If you’re a voice actor in the first few years of your pro career you’ll learn strategies for how to market voice over, how to grow your voice acting business, how to free yourself from voiceover pay to plays, how to find voice acting jobs and gigs, how to get new voiceover clients, how to generate leads for voiceover work online, and more.
This channel is for you if you’re a working pro voice actor in the first few years of your career. If you’re well-trained. If you’re part of the 75% of voice actors making less than $40,000 a year. If you’re making part-time income, if you’re relying on pay-to-plays, if you don’t know how to market yourself and your business, or you don’t have a plan and a process to do that. You’re in the right place. I publish new videos every Thursday. Subscribe now and hit that notification button if you haven’t already to be the first to know when new videos are live.
If you’re a hobbyist or amateur and just do voice over for fun and maybe a few extra bucks here and there, I support you, so if you’re curious about how working pros conduct the business and marketing side of voiceover, welcome.
This channel is not for you if you think success is sitting on Fiverr or Upwork and working for scraps. This channel is not for you if you’re untrained and don’t plan on getting trained. This channel is not for you if you have no intention of going pro or treating voice over like a business.
I’m your host, Paul Schmidt, a voice actor and the creator of the VO Freedom Master Plan, the voice over industry’s premier voice over marketing and business training course which focuses exclusively on growing your voice acting business, revenue, and profit.
I’ve been a voice actor since 1998, I’ve been full-time for the last several years, and for just as long I’ve had this suspicion that we’re losing good people in this business. Not because they’re not trained, not because they’re not talented, and not because they’re not passionate about voiceover, but because it’s just too damn hard to find the work.
I believe that voiceover should be a meritocracy. That if you’ve trained well, are talented, and are driven to do the work, then you should be able to find work in voiceover and support yourself and your family comfortably.
You’ll also find helpful information along the way including my free Move Touch Inspire newsletter for voice actors at PaulSchmidtPro.com/newsletter
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The Move Touch Inspire Newsletter for Voice Actors: https://paulschmidtpro.com/newsletter The Pro Blog: https://paulschmidtpro.com/blog The VO Freedom Master Plan: https://vofreedommasterplan.com
Say Hi on Social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paulschmidtvo/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulschmidtvo/
My voiceover website: https://paulschmidtvoice.com
If you’ve ever wondered what casting directors are really looking for, this conversation is for you.
Actor, director, coach, and Casting DNA creator Adria Tennor joins me to share the lessons she’s learned from decades in television, film, and coaching actors.
From booking roles on Mad Men and JAG to helping actors discover their authentic casting type, Adria explains why so many performers struggle to book consistently and what actually makes someone memorable in the audition room.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
• What casting directors actually want to see
• Why trying to be “more versatile” can hurt your career
• How to identify your authentic casting type
• Why creating your own work can accelerate your career
• How relationships open more doors than auditions alone
• Why nerves aren’t your enemy and how to use them to your advantage
Whether you’re an actor, voice actor, or creative professional, you’ll walk away with practical advice you can apply to your next audition and your long-term career.
Get $50 off Adria’s Casting DNA program: https://adriatennor.com/vopro
Learn more about VO Pro: https://vopro.pro
VoiceActing #Acting #Auditions #CastingDirector #ActorLife #VoiceOver #VoiceActor #SelfTape #ActingCoach #CareerAdvice #Performance #VOPro
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🪜 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
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🎙️ My voice over website: https://paulschmidtvoice.com
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Disclosure: 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.
About (Paul) Schmidt:
Paul Schmidt is a successful voice actor, community builder, and voiceover business coach.
He's also the creator of the VO Freedom Master Plan, a voiceover marketing program designed to generate consistent opportunities for voice actors to book work, and the VO Pro Community, a private, professional, global community created to meet the needs of voice actors and audiobook narrators who want to take their careers to the next level.
Paul has been a voice actor for over 25 years and full-time for the last several. He lives in beautiful Richmond, VA.
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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 lead to bookings and the invisible funnel pros use to turn cold contacts into clients, fast.
Learn step-by-step how to move conversations off LinkedIn, build genuine industry relationships, and land more voice over work without spamming or sounding desperate.
Dive deeper:
Get the Invisible Funnel Flowchart (Free Download): https://welcome.vopro.pro/invisible-funnel-flowhart
VoiceOver #LinkedInTips #VoiceActors #ClientBooking #Networking #VOPro
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📈 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.com
Tools and Tech:
💲 Solopreneur and small business accounting: https://vopro.pro/quickbooks (Get 50% off)
📑 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/publer
Disclosure: 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.
About (Paul) Schmidt:
Paul Schmidt is a successful voice actor, community builder, and voiceover business coach.
He's also the creator of the VO Freedom Master Plan, a voiceover marketing program designed to generate consistent opportunities for voice actors to book work, and the VO Pro Community, a private, professional, global community created to meet the needs of voice actors and audiobook narrators who want to take their careers to the next level.
Paul has been a voice actor for over 25 years and full-time for the last several. He lives in beautiful Richmond, VA.
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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 progress.
Discover stories of voice actors who stayed stuck, and learn how imperfect action, not endless prep, creates real, lasting confidence.
See why tracking your weekly risks is the secret weapon for getting booked, going full-time, and finally escaping the comfort zone.
🎁 Download your free Voice Actor's Risk Log: https://welcome.vopro.pro/risk-log
voiceover #voiceacting #confidence #mindset #voprotips #voiceactor #imperfectaction #perfectionism #careeradvice
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.com
Tools and Tech:
💲 Solopreneur and small business accounting: https://vopro.pro/quickbooks (Get 50% off)
📑 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/publer
Disclosure: 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.
About (Paul) Schmidt:
Paul Schmidt is a successful voice actor, community builder, and voiceover business coach.
He's also the creator of the VO Freedom Master Plan, a voiceover marketing program designed to generate consistent opportunities for voice actors to book work, and the VO Pro Community, a private, professional, global community created to meet the needs of voice actors and audiobook narrators who want to take their careers to the next level.
Paul has been a voice actor for over 25 years and full-time for the last several. He lives in beautiful Richmond, VA.
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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.
In this video, we’ll reveal the hidden habits sabotaging your income, unpack actionable steps for building a sustainable voiceover business, and share the real mindset shifts that transform side hustlers into full-time pros.
Ready to ditch avoidance, own your niche, and market with confidence? Watch now for your roadmap to bookings, income, and creative freedom.
Take the free Voice Actor Avoidance Audit & Scorecard: https://welcome.vopro.pro/avoidance-audit
SAVE 50% when you join VO Pro with code HIDDEN50: https://vopro.pro/vopro
voiceover #voiceacting #voiceactorbusiness #starvingartist #creativeentrepreneur #vopro #fulltimevoiceover #mindsetshift #breakthecycle
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.com
Tools and Tech:
💲 Solopreneur and small business accounting: https://vopro.pro/quickbooks (Get 50% off)
💻 Device and fraud protection: Norton Small Business: https://vopro.pro/norton
📑 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/publer
Disclosure: 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.
About (Paul) Schmidt:
Paul Schmidt is a successful voice actor, community builder, and voiceover business coach.
He's also the creator of the VO Freedom Master Plan, a voiceover marketing program designed to generate consistent opportunities for voice actors to book work, and the VO Pro Community, a private, professional, global community created to meet the needs of voice actors and audiobook narrators who want to take their careers to the next level.
Paul has been a voice actor for over 25 years and full-time for the last several. He lives in beautiful Richmond, VA.
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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 audiobook industry right now.
We dig into:
- Why audiobook narration is still growing
- The truth about AI and virtual voices
- Why long-form narration is different from short-form VO
Elise also shares how she built a thriving audiobook career with more than 160 audiobooks, why strategy and systems matter so much for creatives, and what newer voice actors should focus on if they want sustainable work in today’s industry.
If you’re a voice actor wondering whether audiobook narration is still viable in 2026, this conversation is packed with practical insight and honest perspective.
Learn more about Elise and her free audiobook training here:
Narrate Your Way to Abundance Free Class: https://audiobookadventure.com/class
Check out The Global Actor Podcast: https://theglobalactor.com/podcast/
VoiceOver #AudiobookNarration #VoiceActing #Audiobooks #VoiceActor #AI #Freelancing #VoiceOverBusiness #Narration #VoiceTalent
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.com
Tools and Tech:
💲 Solopreneur and small business accounting: https://vopro.pro/quickbooks (Get 50% off)
💻 Device and fraud protection: Norton Small Business: https://vopro.pro/norton
📑 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/publer
Disclosure: 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.
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Is your voice over website secretly losing you clients? Fix these mistakes before it’s too late!
In this video, discover the 10 most embarrassing VO website gaffs that could be sabotaging your career, costing you clients, and keeping you stuck in the audition hamster wheel.
Learn exactly what turns prospects away and how to fix it with simple, actionable tips.
Whether you’re dreaming of full-time bookings or just want to stand out from the crowd, these website fixes will turn your site into a conversion machine.
Top 10 Voice Actor Website Strategies: https://welcome.vopro.pro/website-strategies
Social Proof for Newbies: https://youtu.be/xqZ36QWNGng?si=dEZMt9OXj7_CGwfS
VoiceOver #VOTips #VoiceActing #WebsiteTips #FreelanceSuccess #BookMoreWork #VOPro #VoiceActor #WebsiteAudit #FullTimeVO
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.com
Tools and Tech:
💲 Solopreneur and small business accounting: https://vopro.pro/quickbooks (Get 50% off)
💻 Device and fraud protection: Norton Small Business: https://vopro.pro/norton
📑 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/publer
Disclosure: 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.
About (Paul) Schmidt:
Paul Schmidt is a successful voice actor, community builder, and voiceover business coach.
He's also the creator of the VO Freedom Master Plan, a voiceover marketing program designed to generate consistent opportunities for voice actors to book work, and the VO Pro Community, a private, professional, global community created to meet the needs of voice actors and audiobook narrators who want to take their careers to the next level.
Paul has been a voice actor for over 25 years and full-time for the last several. He lives in beautiful Richmon
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Think AI is stealing VO jobs? You’re missing the real threat and a huge career opportunity most overlook.
In this video, I reveal why your competition isn’t synthetic voices, it’s other voice actors who use AI to market, pitch, and book faster.
Discover the truth about AI ethics, learn what really gives you an edge, and get a practical playbook to work smarter, not harder.
Ready to future-proof your voice over career?
Freesource of the Week: THE VOICE ACTOR'S GUIDE TO POSITIONING AGAINST AI: https://welcome.vopro.pro/ai-positioning-guide
VoiceOver #AICareers #VoiceActing #VOTips #EthicalAI #AIForCreatives #FutureProofVO
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.com
Tools and Tech:
💲 Solopreneur and small business accounting: https://vopro.pro/quickbooks (Get 50% off)
💻 Device and fraud protection: Norton Small Business: https://vopro.pro/norton
📑 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/publer
Disclosure: 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.
About (Paul) Schmidt:
Paul Schmidt is a successful voice actor, community builder, and voiceover business coach.
He's also the creator of the VO Freedom Master Plan, a voiceover marketing program designed to generate consistent opportunities for voice actors to book work, and the VO Pro Community, a private, professional, global community created to meet the needs of voice actors and audiobook narrators who want to take their careers to the next level.
Paul has been a voice actor for over 25 years and full-time for the last several. He lives in beautiful Richmond, VA.
Send us Fan Mail
Support the show
A brand new VO conference is coming and it’s NOT your typical hotel ballroom event.
In this interview, I sit down with Jessica Mathison to break down the Pacific Northwest VO Summit… a brand new, intentionally small, highly interactive voiceover conference happening in June, 2026.
If you’re tired of choosing between breakout sessions, sitting through lectures, and leaving overwhelmed with notes you’ll never use… this might be the event that changes how you approach VO conferences entirely.
Event Details:
📍 Location: Skamania Lodge, Stevenson, WA (near Portland, OR)
📅 Dates: June 24–27, 2026
🌲 Expect:
A stunning Pacific Northwest setting (mountains, waterfalls, Columbia Gorge)
A capped attendance of ~150 people
One shared session experience (no FOMO between tracks)
Hands-on, interactive learning you can actually apply
Resources & Links Mentioned:
👉 Pacific Northwest VO Summit: https://vosummitpnw.com
👉 Jessica Matheson Books: https://jessicamathison.com
VoiceOver #VoiceActing #VOMarketing #VoiceOverConference #VOAtlanta #VoiceOverBusiness #FindVoiceoverClients #FreelanceVoiceActor #VOCommunity #VoiceActorLife
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.com
Tools and Tech:
💲 Solopreneur and small business accounting: https://vopro.pro/quickbooks (Get 50% off)
💻 Device and fraud protection: Norton Small Business: https://vopro.pro/norton
📑 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/publer
Disclosure: 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.
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Support the show
Don’t let another dream client slip away. Your VO website is the key to getting hired fast.
Discover why relying on casting sites is costing you career opportunities and how your own voice actor website becomes a client magnet.
In this video, learn exactly what your website MUST have: demos above the fold, frictionless contact, easy scheduling, strong branding, clear copy, SEO essentials, and actionable steps to launch ASAP, even if you’re not tech-savvy.
Get our FREE Top 10 Voice Actor Website Strategies guidebook: https://welcome.vopro.pro/website-strategies
VoiceActor #VoiceOver #VOwebsite #VOPro #ActorMarketing #HomeStudio #CastingSites #FreelanceBiz
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.com
Tools and Tech:
💲 Solopreneur and small business accounting: https://vopro.pro/quickbooks (Get 50% off)
💻 Device and fraud protection: Norton Small Business: https://vopro.pro/norton
📑 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/publer
Disclosure: 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.
About (Paul) Schmidt:
Paul Schmidt is a successful voice actor, community builder, and voiceover business coach.
He's also the creator of the VO Freedom Master Plan, a voiceover marketing program designed to generate consistent opportunities for voice actors to book work, and the VO Pro Community, a private, professional, global community created to meet the needs of voice actors and audiobook narrators who want to take their careers to the next level.
Paul has been a voice actor for over 25 years and full-time for the last several. He lives in beautiful Richmond, VA.
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Tired of endless P2P auditions and no results? Discover why local clients are your secret VO goldmine.
Are you stuck on online casting sites, wondering why the bookings just aren’t coming?
This video busts the hustle trap myth that keeps voice actors chasing low-paying gigs and shows you step-by-step how to land higher-paying, repeat clients right in your own backyard.
Learn the hidden drawbacks of P2P platforms and grab actionable outreach tips to build a resilient, thriving career on your terms.
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Paul Schmidt is a successful voice actor, community builder, and voiceover business coach.
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Is your email address secretly sabotaging your voiceover career? Find out before it's too late!
Learn how a generic Gmail or free website could be costing you gigs and discover the quick, affordable fix that turns your brand from amateur to pro in a single weekend.
We’ll walk you through real casting perspectives, credibility upgrades, and the exact steps every serious VO needs to get more clients.
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About (Paul) Schmidt:
Paul Schmidt is a successful voice actor, community builder, and voiceover business coach.
He's also the creator of the VO Freedom Master Plan, a voiceover marketing program designed to generate consistent opportunities for voice actors to book work, and the VO Pro Community, a private, professional, global community created to meet the needs of voice actors and audiobook narrators who want to take their careers to the next level.
Paul has been a voice actor for over 25 years and full-time for the last several. He lives in beautiful Richmond, VA.
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Unlock the #1 secret to surviving and thriving as a voice actor in the AI age.
Discover how beginner and part-time voice actors, and even established vets, are leveraging AI to win clients, streamline marketing, and build profitable VO businesses without tech overwhelm!
This video breaks down day-to-day tactics, must-have tools, and real-world workflows that put you ahead of the game.
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About (Paul) Schmidt:
Paul Schmidt is a successful voice actor, community builder, and voiceover business coach.
He's also the creator of the VO Freedom Master Plan, a voiceover marketing program designed to generate consistent opportunities for voice actors to book work, and the VO Pro Community, a private, professional, global community created to meet the needs of voice actors and audiobook narrators who want to take their careers to the next level.
Paul has been a voice actor for over 25 years and full-time for the last several. He lives in beautiful Richmond, VA.
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Stop letting "bad luck” steal your bookings. Discover the #1 VO blunder and how to fix it now!
In this video, we reveal the straight truth most voice actors ignore: booking more gigs has less to do with talent or gear. It’s all about mastering the outreach numbers game.
You’ll learn why part-timers stay stuck, the proven habits of VO pros, and a simple 7-day action plan to explode your client list.
Ready to take control?
Download the free 7-Day VO Outreach Challenge Roadmap and join the VO Pro Community for the tools you need to finally go from hoping to booking.
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VoiceOver #VoiceActing #VOKickstart #BookingMoreGigs #VOBusiness #VoiceActorTips #OutreachChallenge #VOPro
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📘 Recommended Book List with Links: https://vopro.pro/booklist
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🎯 Lead generation and targeting: Apollo.io: https://vopro.pro/apollo
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🌳 Way Better than Linktree: https://vopro.pro/pillar
🖊️ The best social media publisher I've found: https://vopro.pro/publer
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About (Paul) Schmidt:
Paul Schmidt is a successful voice actor, community builder, and voiceover business coach.
He's also the creator of the VO Freedom Master Plan, a voiceover marketing program designed to generate consistent opportunities for voice actors to book work, and the VO Pro Community, a private, professional, global community created to meet the needs of voice actors and audiobook narrators who want to take their careers to the next level.
Paul has been a voice actor for over 25 years and full-time for the last several. He lives in beautiful Richmond, VA.
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Are constant auditions keeping you broke? Discover how real VO pros finally break the endless cycle.
Stop relying on luck. Learn why the audition grind doesn't build income, and learn proven steps to attract, pitch, and land direct voiceover clients.
This video reveals the audition trap, the business skills today's VO pros use for real success, and offers actionable tools to help you build true income certainty.
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📑 Create beautiful resources, e-books, and presentations like mine in minutes: https://vopro.pro/typeset
📘 Recommended Book List with Links: https://vopro.pro/booklist
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🎯 Lead generation and targeting: Apollo.io: https://vopro.pro/apollo
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🌳 Way Better than Linktree: https://vopro.pro/pillar
🖊️ The best social media publisher I've found: https://vopro.pro/publer
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About (Paul) Schmidt:
Paul Schmidt is a successful voice actor, community builder, and voiceover business coach.
He's also the creator of the VO Freedom Master Plan, a voiceover marketing program designed to generate consistent opportunities for voice actors to book work, and the VO Pro Community, a private, professional, global community created to meet the needs of voice actors and audiobook narrators who want to take their careers to the next level.
Paul has been a voice actor for over 25 years and full-time for the last several. He lives in beautiful Richmond, VA.
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Transform your inbox into your #1 client magnet with proven email marketing strategies.
Learn why pros stop chasing algorithms and start owning their career by making email their powerhouse for client relationships and bookings.
We break down how to build and use your contact list, write outreach that lands gigs, and avoid the biggest beginner mistakes.
Download your FREE “First 50 Contacts” Swipe File to kickstart your client list today!
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VoiceOver #EmailMarketing #VOPro #CreativeCareers #LeadGeneration #StopChasingAlgorithms #InboxSuccess #VoiceActorTips #ClientList #BookedSolid
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📑 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/publer
Disclosure: 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.
About (Paul) Schmidt:
Paul Schmidt is a successful voice actor, community builder, and voiceover business coach.
He's also the creator of the VO Freedom Master Plan, a voiceover marketing program designed to generate consistent opportunities for voice actors to book work, and the VO Pro Community, a private, professional, global community created to meet the needs of voice actors and audiobook narrators who want to take their careers to the next level.
Paul has been a voice actor for over 25 years and full-time for the last several. He lives in beautiful Richmond, VA.
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Stop hoping talent is enough. Here’s how to protect your VO career and start earning like a pro!
This video is your guide to turning your voice over side hustle into a legitimate business. Discover the business setup essentials, must-have legal contracts, and tax tips every creative needs to escape the hobbyist trap.
Step confidently into your full-time VO future, attract better clients, and avoid disasters that can cost you gigs, or even your dream.
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VoiceOver #VoiceActor #CreativeBusiness #GoProVO #VOPro #VoiceOverTips #FreelanceSuccess
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📭 Move Touch Inspire Newsletter for Voice Actors and Creative Pros: https://vopro.pro/mti
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📑 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/publer
Disclosure: 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.
About (Paul) Schmidt:
Paul Schmidt is a successful voice actor, community builder, and voiceover business coach.
He's also the creator of the VO Freedom Master Plan, a voiceover marketing program designed to generate consistent opportunities for voice actors to book work, and the VO Pro Community, a private, professional, global community created to meet the needs of voice actors and audiobook narrators who want to take their careers to the next level.
Paul has been a voice actor for over 25 years and full-time for the last several.
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Struggling because you're new to voiceover? Your lack of experience is your secret marketing weapon!
Learn how to turn even tiny gigs into compelling case studies that attract clients and boost your credibility. No big-name credits needed.
This video breaks down actionable strategies and confidence hacks you can use immediately to transform humble beginnings into a thriving VO business.
Plus, your free Beginner Proof Booster Prompt Pack workbook at https://welcome.vopro.pro/social-proof-prompts
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🪜 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.com
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📑 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/publer
Disclosure: 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.
About (Paul) Schmidt:
Paul Schmidt is a successful voice actor, community builder, and voiceover business coach.
He's also the creator of the VO Freedom Master Plan, a voiceover marketing program designed to generate consistent opportunities for voice actors to book work, and the VO Pro Community, a private, professional, global community created to meet the needs of voice actors and audiobook narrators who want to take their careers to the next level.
Paul has been a voice actor for over 25 years and full-time for the last several. He lives in beautiful Richmond, VA.
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Rejection SUCKS! But it’s your secret weapon for a thriving voiceover career.
Learn how to turn industry rejection into your biggest advantage as a new or aspiring voice actor.
This video breaks down real booking stats, exposes the myth of overnight success, and gives a step-by-step strategy to become resilient and book more work.
You’ll leave with actionable mindset tools and access to a support community that turns no into your superpower.
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VoiceOver #AuditionTips #Resilience #VoiceActing #VOPro #MindsetMatters #ActorSuccess #RejectionToSuccess #VoiceActorLife #fulltimevo
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🎧 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.com
Tools 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/scheduler I've found: https://vopro.pro/publer
Disclosure: 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.
About (Paul) Schmidt:
Paul Schmidt is a successful voice actor, community builder, and voiceover business coach.
He's also the creator of the VO Freedom Master Plan, a voiceover marketing program designed to generate consistent opportunities for voice actors to book work, and the VO Pro Community, a private, professional, global community created to meet the needs of voice actors and audiobook narrators who want to take their careers to the next level.
Paul has been a voice actor for over 25 years and full-time for the last several. He lives in beautiful Richmond, VA.
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Think you need Hollywood connections for voiceover success? Think again! Local VO work is thriving.
In this video, we bust the 5 biggest myths about local voice over jobs, showing you how to land high-paying gigs, build client relationships, and turn your VO passion into a full-time career without leaving your hometown.
With actionable strategies and mindset shifts, you’ll learn why everything you’ve been told about making it in VO is probably wrong and how to fix it!.
Get your FREE Local Gig Kickstart Toolkit: https://welcome.vopro.pro/local-gig-kickstart-toolkit
Want the complete crash course on booking local work? https://vopro.pro/volocal
GVAA Rate Guide: https://www.globalvoiceacademy.com/gvaa-rate-guide/
VoiceOver #VOPro #VoiceActing #VoiceoverMyths #LocalBusiness #WorkFromAnywhere #CreativeCareer #FreelanceLife #FullTimeVO
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🪜 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.com
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📑 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/publer
Disclosure: 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.
About (Paul) Schmidt:
Paul Schmidt is a successful voice actor, community builder, and voiceover business coach.
He's also the creator of the VO Freedom Master Plan, a voiceover marketing program designed to generate consistent opportunities for voice actors to book work, and the VO Pro Community, a private, professional, global community created to meet the needs of voice actors and audiobook narrators who want to take their careers to the next level.
Paul has been a voice actor for over 25 years and full-time for the last several. He lives in beautiful Richmond, VA.
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Unlock voice over jobs hiding in your hometown. Most actors miss these secret, local VO goldmines!
Discover proven steps to land high-paying, local voice over gigs, even if you’re just getting started.
Say goodbye to endless online auditions and learn actionable strategies to build a thriving VO career in your own community.
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Paul Schmidt is a successful voice actor, community builder, and voiceover business coach.
He's also the creator of the VO Freedom Master Plan, a voiceover marketing program designed to generate consistent opportunities for voice actors to book work, and the VO Pro Community, a private, professional, global community created to meet the needs of voice actors and audiobook narrators who want to take their careers to the next level.
Paul has been a voice actor for over 25 years and full-time for the last several. He lives in beautiful Richmond, VA.
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Stop blaming the algorithm. Your biggest barrier to VO success is YOU.
Discover why most voice actors stay stuck in part-time mode, and how breaking self-sabotaging patterns is the real key to going full-time.
In this video, you'll learn the nine most common mindset and business traps holding creative professionals back, plus practical steps to finally get out of your own way.
Ready to turn “someday” into consistent bookings? Get straightforward, actionable strategies now.
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About (Paul) Schmidt:
Paul Schmidt is a successful voice actor, community builder, and voiceover business coach.
He's also the creator of the VO Freedom Master Plan, a voiceover marketing program designed to generate consistent opportunities for voice actors to book work, and the VO Pro Community, a private, professional, global community created to meet the needs of voice actors and audiobook narrators who want to take their careers to the next level.
Paul has been a voice actor for over 25 years and full-time for the last several. He lives in beautiful Richmond, VA.
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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-guide
The VO Freedom Master Plan: https://vopro.pro/vofmp
Apollo: https://vopro.pro/apollo
Publer: https://vopro.pro/publer
VO LLC: https://vopro.pro/vollc
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📘 Recommended Book List with Links: https://vopro.pro/booklist
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🎯 Lead generation and targeting: Apollo.io: https://vopro.pro/apollo
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Unlock the #1 secret full-time voice actors use to go from chaos to consistent bookings, fast!
Tired of endless auditions with few results? In this video, discover the proven business framework top voice talent use to escape burnout and become booked solid.
We’ll expose why hustling harder keeps most VOs stuck, and show you how to implement structure, strategy, and systems for real, sustainable growth.
Stop surviving. Start thriving as the CEO of your own VO business!
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🪜 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/publer https://vopro.pro/facebook
🛒 The VO Pro Shop: https://vopro.pro/shop
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📑 Create beautiful resources, e-books, and presentations like mine in minutes: https://vopro.pro/typeset
📘 Recommended Book List with Links: https://vopro.pro/booklist
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🎯 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/publer
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About (Paul) Schmidt:
Paul Schmidt is a successful voice actor, community builder, and voiceover business coach.
He's also the creator of the VO Freedom Master Plan, a voiceover marketing program designed to generate consistent opportunities for voice actors to book work, and the VO Pro Community, a private, professional, global community created to meet the needs of voice actors and audiobook narrators who want to take their careers to the next level.
Paul has been a voice actor for over 25 years and full-time for the last several. He lives in beautiful Richmond, VA.
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Discover the pro moves that create full-time voiceover success fast.
Miss them, and you're doomed to set yourself adrift in 2026.
If you’re done with ineffective resolutions and ready for real growth, learn what top voice actors do in January to build unstoppable momentum for the entire year.
In this video, I share six habits that set professionals apart, plus a free guide: “The 7 Deadly Sins of Annual Planning.” Cut the guesswork, build strategic systems, and turn January into your secret weapon for 2026.
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🪜 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
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📑 Create beautiful resources, e-books, and presentations like mine in minutes: https://vopro.pro/typeset
📘 Recommended Book List with Links: https://vopro.pro/booklist
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🎯 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/publer
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About (Paul) Schmidt:
Paul Schmidt is a successful voice actor, community builder, and voiceover business coach.
He's also the creator of the VO Freedom Master Plan, a voiceover marketing program designed to generate consistent opportunities for voice actors to book work, and the VO Pro Community, a private, professional, global community created to meet the needs of voice actors and audiobook narrators who want to take their careers to the next level.
Paul has been a voice actor for over 25 years and full-time for the last several. He lives in beautiful Richmond, VA.
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Ready to break the myths and launch your creative business, even as a part-time voice actor?
In this video, we’ll reveal an easy-to-follow, step-by-step blueprint: mindset shifts, simple marketing strategies, and how to land your first paying client without quitting your day job.
Whether you start with just a mic and a dream, you’ll get actionable advice to go from zero to thriving.
Forget industry gatekeepers; this is your comeback story.
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🪜 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
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📑 Create beautiful resources, e-books, and presentations like mine in minutes: https://vopro.pro/typeset
📘 Recommended Book List with Links: https://vopro.pro/booklist
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🎯 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/publer
Disclosure: 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.
About (Paul) Schmidt:
Paul Schmidt is a successful voice actor, community builder, and voiceover business coach.
He's also the creator of the VO Freedom Master Plan, a voiceover marketing program designed to generate consistent opportunities for voice actors to book work, and the VO Pro Community, a private, professional, global community created to meet the needs of voice actors and audiobook narrators who want to take their careers to the next level.
Paul has been a voice actor for over 25 years and full-time for the last several. He lives in beautiful Richmond, VA.
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Stop blending in and start booking: this video breaks down step-by-step tactics for voice actors to turn social media into a true lead-generation machine.
Learn why typical postin” fails, which platforms actually pay off, and how to brand yourself so clients remember you.
Walk away with proven DM scripts and mistakes to avoid, plus a powerful lead magnet to shortcut your learning curve!
🚀 Get your free guide 10 Social Media Mistakes That Keep Voice Actors Broke and How To Fix Them: https://welcome.vopro.pro/10-social-media-mistakes
🎤 Get unstuck! Book a Strategy Call with me: https://checkout.vopro.pro/checkout/one-hour-1-on-1-business-strategy-call
✍️ Writing LinkedIn Articles: https://vopro.pro/blog/write-linkedin-articles-that-attract-voiceover-clients
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🎧 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
🎙️ My voice over website: https://paulschmidtvoice.com
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📑 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/publer
Disclosure: 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.
About (Paul) Schmidt:
Paul Schmidt is a successful voice actor, community builder, and voiceover business coach.
He's also the creator of the VO Freedom Master Plan, a voiceover marketing program designed to generate consistent opportunities for voice actors to book work, and the VO Pro Community, a private, professional, global community created to meet the needs of voice actors and audiobook narrators who want to take their careers to the next level.
Paul has been a voice actor for over 25 years and full-time for the last several. He lives in beautiful Richmond, VA.
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Still quoting $75 for voiceover gigs? Stop selling yourself short and discover your true worth!
In this video, I break down exactly how much new voice actors should charge, why "exposure” rates are career poison, and the real reasons trained beginners deserve professional pay.
Learn how to price with confidence, avoid common traps, and use proven scripts to handle tough client negotiations, plus strategies for finding high-paying clients and raising your rates without apology.
FREE RESOURCE: The 5 Hidden Costs of Low Rates Worksheet™ https://welcome.vopro.pro/hidden-costs-worksheet
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🪜 7 Steps to Starting and Developing a Career in Voiceover: https://vopro.pro/7steps
📭 Move Touch Inspire Newsletter for Voice Actors: https://vopro.pro/mti
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📑 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/publer
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About (Paul) Schmidt:
Paul Schmidt is a successful voice actor, community builder, and voiceover business coach.
He's also the creator of the VO Freedom Master Plan, a voiceover marketing program designed to generate consistent opportunities for voice actors to book work, and the VO Pro Community, a private, professional, global community created to meet the needs of voice actors and audiobook narrators who want to take their careers to the next level.
Paul has been a voice actor for over 25 years and full-time for the last several. He lives in beautiful Richmond, VA.
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Is your demo actually working… or just sitting there collecting digital dust?
In this interview, legendary UK VO demo producer Rob Bee breaks down what makes a voiceover demo book work and why so many miss the mark.
We dig into:
✅ Why most voiceover demos don’t convert
✅ When to invest (and when not to)
✅ Common mistakes voice actors make
✅ What producers and clients really listen for
✅ How to approach your demo like a business move, not an art project
Whether you’re just starting out or thinking about a demo refresh, this episode is a must-listen for serious voice actors who want to get booked more often by the right clients.
Chapters
00:00 Intro
01:45 What Rob really listens for
07:20 The problem with DIY demos
13:40 What not to include in your demo
19:50 When you’re actually ready for a demo
25:10 Rob’s blunt advice for VO hopefuls
More Resources for Voice Actors:
The Ultimate Voiceover Demo Landing Page Checklist: https://welcome.vopro.pro/demo-page-checklist
VO Pro Community: https://vopro.pro
Work with Rob Bee: https://b-double-e.co.uk
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🪜 7 Steps to Starting and Developing a Career in Voiceover: https://vopro.pro/7steps
📭 Move Touch Inspire Newsletter for Voice Actors: https://vopro.pro/mti
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🛒 The VO Pro Shop: https://vopro.pro/shop
🎙️ My voice over website: https://paulschmidtvoice.com
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📑 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
🌳 Way Better than Linktree: https://vopro.pro/pillar
🖊️ The best social media publisher I've found: https://vopro.pro/publer
Disclosure: 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.
About (Paul) Schmidt:
Paul Schmidt is a successful voice actor, community builder, and voiceover business coach.
He's also the creator of the VO Freedom Master Plan, a voiceover marketing program designed to generate consistent opportunities for voice actors to book work, and the VO Pro Community, a private, professional, global community created to meet the needs of voice actors and audiobook narrators who want to take their careers to the next level.
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Most creative careers die in the DMs, not because of bad talent, but bad communication. If you’re a part-time voice actor, designer, or creative trying to ditch side hustles and go full-time, this episode is your wake-up call.
Cold outreach isn’t sleazy, it’s essential. You’ll learn how to message clients without sounding desperate, the psychology behind outreach fear, and how to flip rejection into opportunity.
Free Download: The Beginner's Guide to Cold Email Outreach: https://welcome.vopro.pro/email-guide
GVAA Rate Guide: https://globalvoiceacademy.com/gvaa-rate-guide-2/
Get The Big Book of VO Client Avatars: 87 real-world profiles to help you find and connect with your dream clients in 15 different VO genres: https://training.vopro.pro/bigbook
Get 50% off with code NEWPRO50 at checkout.
Or get ClientConnect Plus™ and have it write the first draft of your outreach for you, also at 50% off with the same code NEWPRO50 at checkout: https://training.vopro.pro/clientconnect/
Lead generation and targeting: Apollo.io: https://vopro.pro/apollo
If you’re tired of waiting for referrals and ready to take control of your career, this is where it starts.
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🎧 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: https://vopro.pro/mti
🖥️ Facebook: https://vopro.pro/facebook
🛒 The VO Pro Shop: https://vopro.pro/shop
🎙️ My voice over website: https://paulschmidtvoice.com
Tools 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
🌳 Way Better than Linktree: https://vopro.pro/pillar
🖊️ The best social media publisher I've found: https://vopro.pro/publer
Disclosure: 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.
About (Paul) Schmidt:
Paul Schmidt is a successful voice actor, community builder, and voiceover business coach.
He's also the creator of the VO Freedom Master Plan, a voiceover marketing program designed to generate consistent opportunities for voice actors to book work, and the VO Pro Community, a private, professional, global community created to meet the needs of v
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Can your voice over career survive these rookie mistakes? Most miss #2—don’t let that be you!
Are you pouring your heart into voice acting but not booking clients or growing your business?
Discover the top 3 business mistakes voice actors make, how to avoid them, and the exact strategies used by successful pros. Get actionable advice, industry stories, and proven marketing tips you won’t find anywhere else.
🎁 Download the FREE “Voice Over Business Plan Starter Kit”: https://welcome.vopro.pro/business-plan
➡ Book a strategy consultation: https://vopro.pro/consultations
VoiceActor #VoiceOverTips #VOPro #VoiceActingBusiness #VoiceOverMarketing #BeginnerVoiceActor #CreativeBusiness #GrowYourVO
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🪜 7 Steps to Starting and Developing a Career in Voiceover: https://vopro.pro/7steps
📭 Move Touch Inspire Newsletter for Voice Actors: https://vopro.pro/mti
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About (Paul) Schmidt:
Paul Schmidt is a successful voice actor, community builder, and voiceover business coach.
He's also the creator of the VO Freedom Master Plan, a voiceover marketing program designed to generate consistent opportunities for voice actors to book work, and the VO Pro Community, a private, professional, global community created to meet the needs of voice actors and audiobook narrators who want to take their careers to the next level.
Paul has been a voice actor for over 25 years and full-time for the last several. He lives in beautiful Richmond, VA.
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Stop chasing clients! Start attracting them with 4 proven VO marketing secrets nobody’s teaching.
Unlock the rookie mistakes sabotaging your bookings, and learn actionable marketing tactics to build a sustainable, full-time voiceover career.
Discover how to craft a magnetic brand, find clients where they actually hire, design a lead-magnet demo portfolio, automate your outreach, and harness search engines to become impossible to ignore.
Take my free Voice Actor Visibility Audit for a tailored action plan and skyrocket your bookings!
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About (Paul) Schmidt:
Paul Schmidt is a successful voice actor, community builder, and voiceover business coach.
He's also the creator of the VO Freedom Master Plan, a voiceover marketing program designed to generate consistent opportunities for voice actors to book work, and the VO Pro Community, a private, professional, global community created to meet the needs of voice actors and audiobook narrators who want to take their careers to the next level.
Paul has been a voice actor for over 25 years and full-time for the last several. He lives in beautiful Richmond, VA.
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Stuck in side hustle mode? Learn how to finally go full-time as a thriving creative pro!
Unlock the real path from part-time freelancer to Creative CEO and stop settling for scraps. In this video, Paul Schmidt (VO Pro Creator) reveals the proven blueprint for building a sustainable, well-paid creative business without falling for internet hype or dead-end gigs.
You'll learn how to pick your path, specialize, price with confidence, build a steady pipeline, and access the exact training and tools you need to succeed as a designer, writer, voice actor, or creative of any kind.
💥 Grab your free Creative Business Blueprint Workbook: https://welcome.vopro.pro/creative-pro-blueprint
💥 GVAA Rate Guide: https://globalvoiceacademy.com/gvaa-rate-guide-2/
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📘 Recommended Book List with Links: https://vopro.pro/booklist
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🎯 Lead generation and targeting: Apollo.io: https://vopro.pro/apollo
🌳 Way Better than Linktree: https://vopro.pro/pillar
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About (Paul) Schmidt:
Paul Schmidt is a successful voice actor, community builder, and voiceover business coach.
He's also the creator of the VO Freedom Master Plan, a voiceover marketing program designed to generate consistent opportunities for voice actors to book work, and the VO Pro Community, a private, professional, global community created to meet the needs of voice actors and audiobook narrators who want to take their careers to the next level.
Paul has been a voice actor for over 25 years and full-time for the last several. He lives in beautiful Richmond, VA.
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Stop waiting for your big break! Discover how to land your first VO clients, even if you’re brand new.
Are you tired of endless auditions and no bookings?
In this video, I reveal the proven blueprint I used to go from zero clients to a thriving voice over business.
You’ll learn why “just auditioning” is a trap, how to build a client pipeline from scratch, and the exact outreach strategies that actually work in today’s competitive market.
If you’re ready to stop spinning your wheels and start booking real work, this is your step-by-step guide to landing your first voice over clients and building a sustainable VO career.
VO Client Connect+: https://vopro.pro/clientconnect
The Big Book of VO Client Avatars: https://vopro.pro/bigbook
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🪜 7 Steps to Starting and Developing a Career in Voiceover: https://vopro.pro/7steps
📭 Move Touch Inspire Newsletter for Voice Actors: https://vopro.pro/mti
🖥️ Facebook: https://vopro.pro/facebook
🛒 The VO Pro Shop: https://vopro.pro/shop
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📑 Create beautiful resources and lead magnets like mine in minutes: https://vopro.pro/typeset
📘 Recommended Book List with Links: https://vopro.pro/booklist
⚙️ I Use with Links: https://vopro.pro/gearlist
🎯 Lead generation and targeting: Apollo.io: https://vopro.pro/apollo
🌳 Way Better than Linktree: https://vopro.pro/pillar
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About (Paul) Schmidt:
Paul Schmidt is a successful voice actor, community builder, and voiceover business coach.
He's also the creator of the VO Freedom Master Plan, a voiceover marketing program designed to generate consistent opportunities for voice actors to book work, and the VO Pro Community, a private, professional, global community created to meet the needs of voice actors and audiobook narrators who want to take their careers to the next level.
Paul has been a voice actor for over 25 years and full-time for the last several. He lives in beautiful Richmond, VA.
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Stop hustling for scraps! Discover the 3 levers every voice actor needs to go full-time (and/or level up) now!
Are you tired of winging it and hoping for the best in your voiceover career?
In this video, I reveal the three essential levers—Visibility, Trust, and Systems—that separate full-time pros from part-time hustlers.
Learn why talent alone isn’t enough, how to get noticed by clients, build lasting relationships, and set up systems that keep your business running (without burning out).
Plus, get access to a FREE 3-part training series and actionable resources to help you finally go full-time as a voice actor.
🎓 Register for the free Booked By Design training: https://vopro.pro/bbd
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🪜 7 Steps to Starting and Developing a Career in Voiceover: https://vopro.pro/7steps
📭 Move Touch Inspire Newsletter for Voice Actors: https://vopro.pro/mti
🖥️ Facebook: https://vopro.pro/facebook
🛒 The VO Pro Shop: https://vopro.pro/shop
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About (Paul) Schmidt:
Paul Schmidt is a successful voice actor, community builder, and voiceover business coach.
He's also the creator of the VO Freedom Master Plan, a voiceover marketing program designed to generate consistent opportunities for voice actors to book work, and the VO Pro Community, a private, professional, global community created to meet the needs of voice actors and audiobook narrators who want to take their careers to the next level.
Paul has been a voice actor for over 25 years and full-time for the last several. He lives in beautiful Richmond, VA.
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Are you going to break the silence and lead real change in the voiceover industry?
In this frank video, I get into the uncomfortable truths facing men in VO.
Discover why silence is the biggest threat to your voiceover business, why accountability matters, and how you can take actionable steps to build a safer, more successful community.
If you’re a part-time voice actor dreaming of going full-time, or a full timer looking to level up, your reputation and opportunities depend on what you do next.
Learn how to speak up, support victims, and lead by example because your legacy is on the line.
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🪜 7 Steps to Starting and Developing a Career in Voiceover: https://vopro.pro/7steps
📭 Move Touch Inspire Newsletter for Voice Actors: https://vopro.pro/mti
🖥️ Facebook: https://vopro.pro/facebook
🛒 The VO Pro Shop: https://vopro.pro/shop
🎙️ My voice over website: https://paulschmidtvoice.com
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📑 Create beautiful resources and lead magnets like mine in minutes: https://vopro.pro/typeset
📘 Recommended Book List with Links: https://vopro.pro/booklist
⚙️ I Use with Links: https://vopro.pro/gearlist
🎯 Lead generation and targeting: Apollo.io: https://vopro.pro/apollo
🌳 Way Better than Linktree: https://vopro.pro/pillar
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About (Paul) Schmidt:
Paul Schmidt is a successful voice actor, community builder, and voiceover business coach.
He's also the creator of the VO Freedom Master Plan, a voiceover marketing program designed to generate consistent opportunities for voice actors to book work, and the VO Pro Community, a private, professional, global community created to meet the needs of voice actors and audiobook narrators who want to take their careers to the next level.
Paul has been a voice actor for over 25 years and full-time for the last several. He lives in beautiful Richmond, VA.
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Are “work for hire” contracts stealing your future? Learn how to protect your voice and your income!
If you’re a part-time voice actor dreaming of going full-time, you can’t afford to ignore the dangers of “work for hire” contracts.
In this video, I reveal the industry’s dirtiest trick, how it’s costing you thousands, and the steps you must take to negotiate fair deals, secure usage fees, and build a sustainable voice over career.
Don’t let confusing contract language or industry jargon keep you from earning what you deserve.
Get the knowledge and tools to protect your rights and your future.
🎁 Grab your free Contract Language Decoder Mini-Course: https://welcome.vopro.pro/contract-decoder
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VoiceOver #WorkForHire #VoiceActorTips #VOPro #VoiceOverContracts #FreelanceVoice #ProtectYourRights #NegotiateLikeAPro
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🪜 7 Steps to Starting and Developing a Career in Voiceover: https://vopro.pro/7steps
📭 Move Touch Inspire Newsletter for Voice Actors: https://vopro.pro/mti
🖥️ Facebook: https://vopro.pro/facebook
🛒 The VO Pro Shop: https://vopro.pro/shop
🎙️ My voice over website: https://paulschmidtvoice.com
Tools and Tech:
📑 Create beautiful resources and lead magnets like mine in minutes: https://vopro.pro/typeset
📘 Recommended Book List with Links: https://vopro.pro/booklist
⚙️ I Use with Links: https://vopro.pro/gearlist
🎯 Lead generation and targeting: Apollo.io: https://vopro.pro/apollo
🌳 Way Better than Linktree: https://vopro.pro/pillar
Disclosure: 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.
About (Paul) Schmidt:
Paul Schmidt is a successful voice actor, community builder, and voiceover business coach.
He's also the creator of the VO Freedom Master Plan, a voiceover marketing program designed to generate consistent opportunities for voice actors to book work, and the VO Pro Community, a private, professional, global community created to meet the needs of voice actors and audiobook narrators who want to take their careers to the next level.
Paul has been a voice actor for over 25 years and full-time for the last several. He lives in beautiful Richmond, VA.
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Stop guessing your way to VO success. Discover the metrics that turn talent into full-time income.
Are you tired of hustling with little to show for it?
In this video, we reveal the essential business metrics every voice actor must track to go from part-time hopeful to full-time pro.
Learn how to analyze your audition-to-booking ratio, marketing ROI, client retention, and more.
Plus, get real-world strategies to make smarter, more profitable decisions. Stop flying blind and start running your voiceover business like a CEO.
🎁 Grab your free Voiceover Metrics Tracking Spreadsheet: https://welcome.vopro.pro/metrics-spreadsheet
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🪜 7 Steps to Starting and Developing a Career in Voiceover: https://vopro.pro/7steps
📭 Move Touch Inspire Newsletter for Voice Actors: https://vopro.pro/mti
🖥️ Facebook: https://vopro.pro/facebook
🛒 The VO Pro Shop: https://vopro.pro/shop
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📑 Create beautiful resources and lead magnets like mine in minutes: https://vopro.pro/typeset
📘 Recommended Book List with Links: https://vopro.pro/booklist
⚙️ I Use with Links: https://vopro.pro/gearlist
🎯 Lead generation and targeting: Apollo.io: https://vopro.pro/apollo
🌳 Way Better than Linktree: https://vopro.pro/pillar
Disclosure: 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.
About (Paul) Schmidt:
Paul Schmidt is a successful voice actor, community builder, and voiceover business coach.
He's also the creator of the VO Freedom Master Plan, a voiceover marketing program designed to generate consistent opportunities for voice actors to book work, and the VO Pro Community, a private, professional, global community created to meet the needs of voice actors and audiobook narrators who want to take their careers to the next level.
Paul has been a voice actor for over 25 years and full-time for the last several. He lives in beautiful Richmond, VA.
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Unlock the secret to going full-time as a voice actor with a brand that truly converts.
This video reveals how to build a powerful voiceover brand that attracts your ideal clients, boosts your bookings, and grows your business. Learn step-by-step strategies for defining your unique selling proposition, crafting your brand voice, marketing smartly, and mastering SEO to get found online.
Whether you're juggling gigs or ready to leap full-time, this guide is your blueprint to success.
Download the FREE Voiceover Brand Blueprint Workbook: https://welcome.vopro.pro/brand-workbook
VO Freedom Masterplan: https://training.vopro.pro/vofmp-next-cohort-wait-list/
VoiceoverBranding #VoiceoverMarketing #VoiceoverSEO #FullTimeVoiceActor #VoiceoverTips #VoiceActorSuccess #BrandingForVoiceActors #VoiceoverBusiness #VoiceoverCareer #VOPro
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🪜 7 Steps to Starting and Developing a Career in Voiceover: https://vopro.pro/7steps
📭 Move Touch Inspire Newsletter for Voice Actors: https://vopro.pro/mti
🖥️ Facebook: https://vopro.pro/facebook
🛒 The VO Pro Shop: https://vopro.pro/shop
🎙️ My voice over website: https://paulschmidtvoice.com
Tools and Tech:
📑 Create beautiful resources and lead magnets like mine in minutes: https://vopro.pro/typeset
📘 Recommended Book List with Links: https://vopro.pro/booklist
⚙️ I Use with Links: https://vopro.pro/gearlist
🎯 Lead generation and targeting: Apollo.io: https://vopro.pro/apollo
🌳 Way Better than Linktree: https://vopro.pro/pillar
Disclosure: 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.
About (Paul) Schmidt:
Paul Schmidt is a successful voice actor, community builder, and voiceover business coach.
He's also the creator of the VO Freedom Master Plan, a voiceover marketing program designed to generate consistent opportunities for voice actors to book work, and the VO Pro Community, a private, professional, global community created to meet the needs of voice actors and audiobook narrators who want to take their careers to the next level.
Paul has been a voice actor for over 25 years and full-time for the last several. He lives in beautiful Richmond, VA.
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Unlock the secret to turning your voiceover demo reel into a client magnet.
Discover how a genre-specific landing page can transform your VO career from part-time hustle to full-time success.
This video breaks down the exact steps to craft a high-converting demo reel landing page that speaks directly to your ideal clients, boosts SEO, and drives bookings.
Learn how to understand your client avatar, write persuasive copy, optimize for mobile, and use powerful CTAs that get results.
Don’t miss this blueprint to grow your voiceover business and finally make the leap to full-time!
Grab your FREE Ultimate Voiceover Demo Reel Landing Page Checklist: https://welcome.vopro.pro/demo-page-checklist
Keyword Research:
Google Keyword Planner: https://business.google.com/us/ad-tools/keyword-planner/
Ahrefs: https://ahrefs.com/
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🪜 7 Steps to Starting and Developing a Career in Voiceover: https://vopro.pro/7steps
📭 Move Touch Inspire Newsletter for Voice Actors: https://vopro.pro/mti
🖥️ Facebook: https://vopro.pro/facebook
🛒 The VO Pro Shop: https://vopro.pro/shop
🎙️ My voice over website: https://paulschmidtvoice.com
Tools and Tech:
📑 Create beautiful resources and lead magnets like mine in minutes: https://vopro.pro/typeset
📘 Recommended Book List with Links: https://vopro.pro/booklist
⚙️ I Use with Links: https://vopro.pro/gearlist
🎯 Lead generation and targeting: Apollo.io: https://vopro.pro/apollo
🌳 Way Better than Linktree: https://vopro.pro/pillar
Disclosure: 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.
About (Paul) Schmidt:
Paul Schmidt is a successful voice actor, community builder, and voiceover business coach.
He's also the creator of the VO Freedom Master Plan, a voiceover marketing program designed to generate consistent opportunities for voice actors to book work, and the VO Pro Community, a private, professional, global community created to meet the needs of voice actors and audiobook narrators who want to take their careers to the next level.
Paul has been a voice actor for over 25 years and full-time for the last several. He lives in beautiful Richmond, VA.
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Ready to Crush Your Next Networking Event? Here’s how.
Most voice actors walk into events with no plan—and walk out wondering why they didn’t make any real connections (or land any gigs).
In this video, I break down exactly how to network like a pro without being pushy, salesy, or awkward. Whether you’re heading to VO Atlanta, One Voice USA, or a non-VO industry event packed with potential clients, you’ll learn how to:
• Avoid the business card trap
• Shift from collecting to connecting
• Show up with purpose, confidence, and strategy
• Build relationships that lead to real opportunities
🧠 Plus: I’ll show you how to get your own Personalized VO Networking Game Plan: a free interactive quiz that gives you a step-by-step strategy based on your unique networking style and the type of event you’re attending.
https://welcome.vopro.pro/networking-gameplan
The Big Book of VO Client Avatars – https://training.vopro.pro/bigbook
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🪜 7 Steps to Starting and Developing a Career in Voiceover: https://vopro.pro/7steps
📭 Move Touch Inspire Newsletter for Voice Actors: https://vopro.pro/mti
🖥️ Facebook: https://vopro.pro/facebook
🛒 The VO Pro Shop: https://vopro.pro/shop
🎙️ My voice over website: https://paulschmidtvoice.com
Tools and Tech:
📑 Create beautiful resources and lead magnets like mine in minutes: https://vopro.pro/typeset
📘 Recommended Book List with Links: https://vopro.pro/booklist
⚙️ I Use with Links: https://vopro.pro/gearlist
🎯 Lead generation and targeting: Apollo.io: https://vopro.pro/apollo
🌳 Way Better than Linktree: https://vopro.pro/pillar
Disclosure: 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.
About (Paul) Schmidt:
Paul Schmidt is a successful voice actor, community builder, and voiceover business coach.
He's also the creator of the VO Freedom Master Plan, a voiceover marketing program designed to generate consistent opportunities for voice actors to book work, and the VO Pro Community, a private, professional, global community created to meet the needs of voice actors and audiobook narrators who want to take their careers to the next level.
Paul has been a voice actor for over 25 years and full-time for the last several. He lives in beautiful Richmond, VA.
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Want more VO clients in addition to cold emails? Learn how to create a lead magnet that builds trust, grows your email list, and positions you as the go-to voice actor in your niche.
In this video, I’ll show you how to create a simple, high-converting voiceover lead magnet from scratch. We’ll cover how to choose the right client, what format works best, how to deliver it, and how to actually get people to download it.
Stop making freebies for other voice actors. Start creating resources your clients actually want.
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Paul Schmidt is a successful voice actor, community builder, and voiceover business coach.
He's also the creator of the VO Freedom Master Plan, a voiceover marketing program designed to generate consistent opportunities for voice actors to book work, and the VO Pro Community, a private, professional, global community created to meet the needs of voice actors and audiobook narrators who want to take their careers to the next level.
Paul has been a voice actor for over 25 years and full-time for the last several. He lives in beautiful Richmond, VA.
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Is SEO Dead for Voice Actors in 2025? Not if you do this instead.
In this video, we break down how AI has changed the way clients search and what voice actors need to know to keep getting found online.
If your website isn’t bringing in leads, traffic, and demo listens, your SEO strategy might be stuck in the past.
Learn:
• Why old SEO tactics don’t work anymore
• How AI Overviews are reshaping search
• What “Un-AI-able” content is—and how to create it
• How to optimize your VO website for real voice buyers
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Talent Manager vs. Talent Agent for Voice Acting: What’s the Difference?
Wondering whether you need an agent, a manager, or both as a voice actor? In this video, we break down the real difference between talent agents and talent managers in the voiceover industry... what they do, what they don’t, what’s legal, and how to avoid signing with the wrong one.
If you’re confused about voice actor representation, contract red flags, or how to protect your VO business, this is for you.
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Want more voiceover clients in addition to cold outreach? A referral program might be the secret weapon you’re missing.
In this video, we break down how to build a referral system that actually works, not the vague “just ask your friends” advice.
You’ll learn:
✅ What makes a referral program irresistible
✅ Who to ask
✅ How to incentivize referrals without sounding desperate
✅ Scripts, systems, and tracking tips that save time and make money
If you’re ready to turn past clients and peers into a pipeline of warm leads, this one’s for you.
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Struggling 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 brand new or scaling fast, this is your behind-the-scenes look at how to stop the chaos and start operating like a pro.
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This checklist includes:
• The best VO tools for beginners and pros
• A plug-and-play folder system for every job
• Pro tips for marketing, finances, and client experience
• A weekly business routine that keeps you on track
If you’re ready to stop winging it and finally feel in control of your business, this is your first step.
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Are 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 your demo, we’re calling it all out.
Ready to book real work without relying on platforms?
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Whether you’re just starting out or finally ready to take your business seriously, this video will help you stop spinning your wheels and start marketing like a working voice actor.
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In 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 “professionalism,” and why the clutter in your space is tied to the chaos in your head. We talk fear, resistance, overthinking, and what it really takes to create momentum when everything inside you says, “I’m not ready yet.”
If you’ve ever said...
- “I’m not good enough yet”
- “My demo’s not perfect”
- “I need one more class before I market myself”
…this is your permission slip to shut that voice up and take action anyway.
Listen now and learn how to rewire the stories in your head, release the pressure to be perfect, and start showing up like the working pro you already are.
Download Dr. Li’s free clutter-clearing guide: maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com/clutter
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Struggling 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 how to stand out in a saturated market without relying on casting sites.
This is your intro to the systems we go even deeper into during The Rise of the Self-Made Voice Actor—our free, 3-part no-fluff marketing master class series designed to help you build a sustainable, client-driven VO business.
✅ Register for the free series here: https://training.vopro.pro/hub-page-2025-05/
You’ll learn:
• How to identify and target high-value clients
• What to say in cold outreach emails that actually get replies
• The branding and positioning moves that get you taken seriously
• Why most voice actor marketing fails—and how to avoid the trap
Skip the guessing. Start marketing smarter.
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Struggling 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 real, actionable VO marketing tips that actually work.
Learn how to market your VO business
Discover what clients really want
Stop guessing — start booking
This is the real talk most voice actors never hear. We’ll cover everything from building a client list to writing cold emails that don’t suck. So if you’re ready to get serious about how to market VO, this video is your roadmap.
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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 “pretty good”… this is the video you need to watch.
👉 Discover what clients still crave that AI can’t replicate
👉 Learn how to stand out, not shrink back
👉 Stop marketing like it’s 2016 and start booking like a pro in 2025
This isn’t panic. It’s strategy.
Download The (Free) Voice Actor’s Guide to Positioning Against AI: https://welcome.vopro.pro/ai-positioning-guide
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Want 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 your VO business online, this is your playbook.
🔑 You’ll learn:
• What to post (and what to stop posting)
• How to build trust with content
• The #1 shift that turns views into bookings
Whether you’re using Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, or YouTube, these VO social media tips will help you promote your voiceover business with confidence and clarity.
And get this free cheat sheet on the 4 Types of High Converting Content here: https://welcome.vopro.pro/4-content-types
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Marketing 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, pushy, or salesy.
💡 Whether you’re an introverted voice actor, a freelance VO pro, or just starting out—these are the authentic VO marketing strategies that actually work.
👉 What you’ll learn:
• How to market your voiceover business without being weird
• Direct marketing for voice actors that feels natural
• Why clients want to hear from you (and how to reach them)
• The mindset shift that makes marketing feel GOOD
• Real-world VO marketing tips you can start using today
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Thinking 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 (and what it’s NOT)
✅ The truth about voiceover income potential
✅ The pros and cons of a VO career
✅ Beginner mistakes and how to avoid them
✅ Whether voice acting is right for YOU
This is NOT one of those sugar-coated “work from home and get rich” videos. This is the real deal—the good, the bad, and the brutal truth about what it takes to succeed as a voice actor in 2025 and beyond.
🔥 If you’re serious about starting a voiceover career, or you’re at the beginning stages wondering “Is voice acting right for me?”—you need to watch this.
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🎙️ 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 voice actor wondering how to compete in a world of synthetic voices, this is the video you can’t afford to skip.
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There’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 part—getting clients to come back is where the real magic happens.
So, what’s the secret? What makes a client think of you first when their next project lands on their desk? It’s not just about talent. It’s not even about price.
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If 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 break this down the right way, because guessing—or even worse, undercharging—can do more damage than you think.
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Why 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 worth,” and “Make it worth your time.”
So why did I pass on a 1.1 million-dollar commercial audition? Why did I not even take a swing? Have I stroked out? Lost my marbles? Has Pauly’s Little Choo-Choo gone around the bend?
Today I’m going to lay out for you exactly why it took me less than two minutes to pass on this opportunity, and why... maybe…you should have, too.
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So, 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 through the maze of audio equipment and get you set up for success.
Mics: Audio-Technica AT2020, Rode NT1-A.
Audio Interfaces: Focusrite Scarlett 2i2, Behringer UM2
Acoustic Treatment: Mattress Toppers, Moving Blankets, PVC Pipe
Headphones: Audio-Technica ATH-M50x, Sennheiser HD 280 Pro
DAW Software: Audacity, Adobe Audition, Reaper
Extras: Pop filter, mic stand, XLR cables (Mogami and Hosa), surge protector, cable management
Upgrades:
Mics: Sennheiser MKH-416, Neumann TLM 103
Interface: Universal Audio Apollo Twin
Acoustic Treatment: GIK Acoustics, Auralex
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Marketing 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 to awful networking mixers where everyone exchanges business cards and fake smiles.
I get it—cold emailing feels like uncharted territory for a lot of voice actors.
But here’s the truth: it’s how I built my 6-figure VO business.
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You 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 build a career that lasts, you need to master eight critical resources.
These go beyond tangible items and touch on things that will define your mindset, workflow, and resilience.
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Completely 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 are pretty close. Think of them as my strong recommendations.
As always, you run your own business and career. But if I were you, I’d pay attention.
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Fact: 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. Buy your tickets today at ncaa.com."
And why can't a female voice this? "It's more than the Super Bowl. It's the Super Bowl in Las Vegas."
When it comes to advertising sports, movies, and brands that women spend time and money supporting, women want to see and hear women promoting them.
So how can we let the higher-ups know what we really want? Well, when there's no door to kick in, we have to build one. It's time to start building doors for women to walk through.
Because after all, kicking them in just ruins our shoes. 😉
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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 new to generating your own leads or looking to level-up, in this post, I’m going to break down the top lead generation tools that can help you grow your business.
But this is not just a list—I’ll take you through their strengths, weaknesses, and why they matter in the context of your work. Let’s count them down.
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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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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!
They found me using…. Google. Heard of it? They searched for medical narrators, found me, and dumped a bag of money on my doorstep.
The fact is your dream client is searching online right now for someone with your exact skills. Maybe they need a voice actor who can crush their e-learning project. They type a few words into Google. Boom—pages of results.
But where are you? Not page one. Not page two. You’re somewhere way down in the witness protection program of search results where no one ever sees or hears you.
That’s why SEO matters. SEO is Search Engine Optimization. It’s about showing up where your clients are already looking.
SEO isn’t just for Fortune 500 companies with teams of search nerds in dark rooms optimizing algorithms. It’s for you, the scrappy creative professional, the solopreneur making shit happen.
But you don’t need to spend hours every day on SEO or hire a full-time expert. With just an hour or two a week and a few smart strategies, you can start climbing in the Google rankings. And at the end, I’ll show you my results after concentrating on SEO for less than a year.
So, let’s talk about the things you can do—simple, approachable strategies that even the busiest freelancer can tackle.
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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 good. _____________________________
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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.
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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 their podcast from the Middle Class VO Podcast to Making Wavs, and the importance of repeat clients in the voiceover industry. _____________________________ ▶️ Watch this video next: https://youtu.be/6heVi_SjSn0?si=ROdizqCbBUoCaHDd
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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 impact on voice actors, as well as the significance of reliability and personal connections in the industry.
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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 you through it. _____________________________ ▶️ Watch this video next: https://youtu.be/kC-uSktPu1k?si=4P2rGx73szZdGpbv
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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 values and consult with a lawyer before getting involved with AI voice cloning.
Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Origin Story 07:09 The Cultural Shift in the Voiceover Industry 11:31 The Positive Impact of Diversity in Voiceover 17:52 Becoming the VO Strategist 26:24 Common Strategic Mistakes in Voiceover Careers 30:15 The Impact of AI on the Voiceover Industry 34:10 Considerations for AI Voice Cloning 37:26 The Future of AI in Voiceover
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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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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 guests, the guests have to have insights and stories to tell, and the hosts should let the guests talk.
Today, I’m going to give you 14 of the Top Podcasts in Voice Over in no particular order. In my opinion, all 14 meet these criteria, and are super helpful to learn about the industry. _____________________________
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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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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 tools for you as we go through these.
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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/
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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 acting.
Everett Oliver: https://voiceactingdirector.com
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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 to be a general slowdown in the industry for many voice actors.
The fact is you, I, nor the ghost of Don LaFontaine himself can’t control the global macro and micro forces that may or may not contribute to a slowdown that may or may not be having but think so because, ya know, AI and P2Ps and el Niño and sunspots and windmills.
So, who cares?
It doesn’t even matter if there’s a slowdown in the industry or not. If it’s slow for you, it’s slow. And if there is a slowdown in the industry, macro or micro, you can’t do shit about it.
But you can do something with it. You have the choice to not just survive, but thrive.
Today, we’re going to talk about doubling down, leaning into the slowness, and using it to your competitive advantage so that you emerge from the Summer Slowdown, and any slowdown or crisis, even stronger, better, and more successful. _____________________________
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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, here, now, in the mid 2020’s and beyond.
If you’re just getting into the business today, that’s a problem.
So today I’m going to tell you exactly what I would do if I were a new voice actor. I’ll give you the timeline and how I would spend my time, money, energy, attention.
I’ll tell you what tools I would use, gear I would buy, and just as importantly, mistakes I would not make that rookies today make often.
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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.
Sense a theme?
Takeaways: Procrastination, time management, shiny object syndrome, perfectionism, and distraction are common challenges faced by voice actors.
Effective time and attention management are crucial for success in the voice acting industry.
Voice actors need to take control of their lives, make disciplined choices, and eliminate excuses.
Prioritizing and focusing on the most important tasks and goals is essential.
Participating in the voice acting community and supporting each other can lead to a stronger industry.
Chapters: 00:00 Identifying the Challenges 02:26 Taking Control of Your Life and Business 03:55 Embracing the Hard Work 06:51 Effective Time and Attention Management 08:14 Building a Strong Voice Acting Community
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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, explain to you why they are gigantic no-nos written across the sky in red neon, and what the consequences are for committing them are.
In fact, let’s get the consequences out of the way. Are these sins deadly as in will they kill your career? Some actually can. But at the very least, they will kill the most important relationships you have in this business, damage your reputation in the industry, and in some cases, will get your ass hauled into court.
In case I haven’t made it clear, NEVER, as in ever-ever-never do these seven things... _____________________________
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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 voiceover business. The fear of annoying people and being seen as salesy or manipulative is common among voice actors. Overcoming the fear of reaching out to potential clients is crucial for business growth. Refusing to change and grow is a fixed mindset that can hinder success.
Chapters: 00:00 Unraveling the Fears and Misconceptions of Voice Actors in Marketing 07:16 The Importance of Sales and Marketing in the Voiceover Business 08:41 Overcoming the Fear of Reaching Out to Potential Clients 11:21 The Fixed Mindset: A Barrier to Success in the Voiceover Industry ____________________
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The voiceover industry is experiencing significant changes due to the rise of AI and ongoing strikes.
However, there are still opportunities for human voice actors in certain genres.
Audiobooks, e-learning, animation/video games, and commercials are hot genres that continue to rely on human narrators. On the other hand, telephony/IVR, simple narration, and audio description/localization are not as in-demand and are being taken over by AI.
To navigate this changing landscape, voice actors should diversify, continuously learn, embrace technology, build relationships, create their own content, and stay adaptable.
Takeaways: The demand for audiobooks and human narrators is high, despite AI's presence. E-learning and educational content offer plenty of voiceover work. Animation and video games still rely on real human actors for character voices. Commercials value authenticity and trust, making human voice actors essential. Telephony/IVR, simple narration, and audio description/localization are being taken over by AI. Voice actors should diversify, continuously learn, embrace technology, build relationships, create their own content, and stay adaptable.
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Carin Gilfry, founder of Voice Actors of New York City and co-founder of the National Association of Voice Actors, discusses the Vocation and eVocation conferences, whether Voices is listening to voice actors, the impact of AI on the voiceover industry, and the work of NAVA in advocating for voice actors.
She points out the need for legislation to protect voice actors' biometric data and right of publicity, and highlights the importance of authentic representation and casting practices.
Carin also shares her passion for voice acting and her desire to explore more opportunities in video games and animation.
Takeaways: Vocation and eVocation conferences provide voice actors with valuable information on running their businesses and learning from industry experts.
The voiceover industry needs legislation to protect voice actors' biometric data and right of publicity.
Authentic representation and casting practices are important for creating diverse and inclusive voiceover projects.
Voice actors have limitless potential and can continue to grow and explore new opportunities in the industry.
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To be a successful business, you have to have great clients. What are great clients? They are ones that understand the value you provide, pay you well, and send you a lot of recurring work. We’re not talking about getting one-off jobs here. Any trained monkey can do that.
That means strong relationships with great partners. Obvious, right?
But not so obvious is HOW to get great clients, HOW to build strong relationships with great partners.
Today, I’m going to give you my Top 6 Ways to Get Great Clients and Keep Them.
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Takeaways Great clients value what you provide and are willing to pay you well. Start more conversations to attract great clients. Look, sound, and act like a professional to build strong relationships with clients. Make it easy for clients to work with you. Charge professional rates to attract clients who value your work. Occasionally surprise and delight clients to exceed their expectations. Show gratitude after every job to strengthen client relationships.
Chapters 00:00 How to Get and Keep Great Clients 03:10 Looking, Sounding, and Acting Like a Pro 05:55 Making the Process Easy for Clients 07:15 Charging What Professionals Charge 08:40 Surprising and Delighting Clients 10:21 Showing Gratitude to Clients _____________________________
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Thom Pinto is one of the most accomplished voice actors of the last 30 years. In a rare interview, Thom sits down with me and discusses his experience and success in various genres, including commercials, promos, in-show narration, and movie trailers.
He talks about the importance of versatility and the ability to adapt to different genres and shares insights into the challenges and strategies for each genre, such as storytelling in promos, tailoring the voice to the network in in-show narration, and capturing the essence of the drama in movie trailers.
He also discusses the joy he finds in teaching and helping others succeed in the industry.
This is our interview with the great and kind Thom Pinto.
https://www.thompinto.com/copy-of-styles
Takeaways Versatility is key in voice acting, allowing actors to work in different genres and adapt to various roles. Understanding the purpose of the project, the network's brand, and the visuals is crucial in delivering effective in-show narration. Movie trailers require capturing the essence of the drama and telling a story in a short amount of time. Commercials demand finding the balance between being memorable and not dominating the visuals, while also representing the brand. Teaching and helping others succeed in the industry brings great joy and satisfaction.
Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Thom Pinto's Accomplishments 05:11 Success Outside of the Promo Genre 12:31 The Art of In-Show Narration 22:20 The Work Tom Pinto Enjoys Most _____________________________
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Today’s episode is brought to you by the letter N - 9 Networking No-Fail Nuggets for Non-Assertive Narrators and Voice Actors
Let’s face it, the vast majority of the marketing you do to grow your business is online. We live in an age where it’s completely normal, NAY natural, to start and frow relationships digitally through social media, LinkedIn, and so on.
That’s exactly why networking, yes, live and in real life, is especially relevant in today’s digital age. 25 years ago, live networking was the only way to grow your network, now it is simply one method, but it’s still the most effective way to grow your network and your business, and ultimately to enrich your life buy making new friends.
There is no better way to start and grow real, human relationships than in-person networking. There is no better way to leave a lasting impression and that’s true for both positive and negative impressions, so let’s get into my Top 9 Networking No-Fail Nuggets for Non-Assertive Narrators and Voice Actors. _____________________________ ▶️ Watch this video next: https://youtu.be/dKocFpjubt0
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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 story about a plastic duck.
Bet you didn't see that comin'.
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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 touch on the challenges of navigating the abundance of information and misinformation in the industry and Terry shares his experience with amusement park work and his goals for the future, including directing commercial sessions.
Takeaways: Training with coaches who are still booking voiceover work is beneficial
Patience and hard work are necessary for success in voiceover
Navigating the abundance of information in the industry requires discernment
Amusement park work can be lucrative and enjoyable
Directing commercial sessions is a potential growth area in the industry
UVT Coaching: https://www.uvtcoaching.com/
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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 one mistake that is not nearly as fixable. Make this mistake and it will derail your voice over career for years.
What is it?
Takeaways:
Working for low-ball rates devalues your work and attracts demanding clients.
Voiceover is a service, and clients should value the collaboration and the end product.
Choose value-driven clients and build a business based on quality and professionalism.
Beware of coaches who promise quick success; building a successful voiceover business takes time and dedication. _____________________________
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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 want to hire us from engaging with your site, listening to your demos, and putting you in the “good” pile when it comes to hiring time for their next project.
So here are 9 engagement killers to remove from your voice actor website immediately.
Takeaways
Showcase demos on the homepage instead of having a separate page
Focus copy on the client's needs and challenges
Use shorter paragraphs for better readability
Remove dates on blog posts or keep them updated
Use downloadable MP3 files for demos instead of WAV files
Sprinkle testimonials throughout the website in context
Use contact forms instead of email links
Avoid linking out to other platforms from the website
Invest in custom branded email addresses for a more professional image _____________________________
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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 commitment and advises entrepreneurs to find their community and connect with like-minded individuals to combat loneliness and gain support.
We wrap with a discussion about her book, 'Why Not? The Accidental Entrepreneur's Guide to Success.'
Takeaways: Accountability means taking ownership of one's actions, regardless of the outcome.
Guilt should not be associated with accountability; it is about owning the action and learning from it.
Setting realistic goals requires honesty about what one truly wants and the capacity to achieve it.
Finding a community of like-minded individuals is crucial for combating loneliness and gaining support as an entrepreneur.
Networking events and connecting with others can help entrepreneurs manage their time effectively and stay productive.
Amanda McKinney's book, 'Why Not? The Accidental Entrepreneur's Guide to Success,' is a resource for entrepreneurs who stumbled into entrepreneurship and need guidance and support.
Chapters: 00:00 Introduction: Amanda McKinney, an Accountability Coach 04:13 Managing Guilt in Accountability 08:51 Setting Realistic Goals 29:02 Amanda McKinney's Book: 'Why Not?'
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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 time in voiceover, so that it doesn’t bite you in the ass, like it did me.
Takeaways: Before going full-time in voiceover, determine the minimum income needed to survive and assess current revenue.
Calculate the difference between expenses and revenue to understand the financial gap.
Evaluate savings and emergency funds to ensure financial stability during dry spells.
Consider health insurance options and make informed decisions about coverage.
Examine the impact of going full-time on stress levels and mental well-being.
Develop a resilient mindset to navigate the challenges of starting a business.
Chapters: 00:00 Introduction: The Importance of the Decision 01:00 Building Revenue to Go Full-Time 03:18 Calculating the Financial Gap 04:16 Savings and Emergency Funds 05:14 Health Insurance Considerations 06:27 Impact on Stress Levels and Mental Well-Being 07:44 Developing a Resilient Mindset 09:01 Conclusion: Resources and Support
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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 the significance of authenticity, perseverance, and building connections in the voiceover industry.
This is our interview with Emma O'Neill.
Takeaways: Discovering voiceover can happen unexpectedly through the encouragement of others.
Building relationships and connections is crucial for success in the voiceover industry.
Marketing services directly to clients can be more effective than relying solely on agencies.
Authenticity and being yourself on social media can help grow your voiceover business.
Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Background 00:57 Discovering Voiceover 03:25 Joining Vox Talent Agency 04:22 Voiceover Agencies in Canada 05:50 Building Her Voiceover Business 08:08 Winning Best PSA Radio Award 10:06 Experience of Being Homeless 11:35 Living in Different Countries and Teaching Yoga 13:07 Influence of Different Cultures on Acting 19:42 Pay to Play Platforms 22:35 Approach to Social Media for Business Growth 25:51 Balancing Building Relationships and Social Media 28:41 Closing _____________________________ ▶️ Watch these videos next: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVUuUfwNTG-9nSM75_5dKCc5WYE9gqX-P
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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 sources of training.
LIVO Takeover: https://www.livotakeover.com/ Universal Voice Talent: https://www.uvtcoaching.com/
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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 term 'aspire' when referring to yourself as a voice actor. Invest in a professional demo that accurately represents your abilities.
Don't expect feedback on auditions; seek feedback from a coach instead.
Ask thoughtful questions and do your own research before seeking help from professionals.
Follow the seven steps provided by Paul Schmidt to start and develop a career in voiceover.
Chapters: 00:00 The Advantage of Being a Beginner 01:27 Avoid Using the Term 'Aspire' 06:01 Don't Expect Feedback on Auditions 07:27 Avoid Asking Lazy Questions 09:53 How to Get Into Voiceover
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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 industry.
In this conversation, Troy Holden shares his journey as a voice actor and the lessons he has learned along the way. He discusses how unexpected opportunities helped him gain confidence and improve his skills. Troy emphasizes the importance of embracing authenticity and staying true to oneself in the voice acting industry.
He also shares his experiences with navigating accents and characters, and how he has learned to make decisions on job opportunities.
Troy discusses the changing landscape of the voice acting business, including the shift from pay-to-play platforms to direct marketing. He shares his favorite types of work and the joy he finds in character work. Troy also highlights the importance of personal growth and the role of community in the voice acting industry.
Takeaways Connecting with people in the industry can lead to valuable conversations and opportunities.
The Southern accent is evolving due to the influence of transplants in areas like Nashville.
Transitioning to full-time voiceover requires planning, preparation, and support.
Avoid the trap of accepting cheap work and undervaluing your worth as a voice actor.
Training and competence are crucial for success in the voiceover industry.
Embrace authenticity and stay true to yourself in the voice acting industry.
Focus on targeted marketing to specific industries or regions to increase direct business.
Build relationships with clients and aim for repeat business.
Find joy in the work you love, whether it's video games, commercials, or other types of projects.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction and Background 03:08 Getting into Voiceover 08:00 Transitioning to Full-Time Voiceover 13:14 Mindset Shift: Valuing Your Worth 21:46 Shift from Pay-to-Play to Direct Marketing 26:00 Favorite Types of Work 27:49 Advice for Voice Actors
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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?
Takeaways: Jay O'Connor, the CEO of Voices.com, made a surprise appearance at Vio Atlanta and apologized for past transgressions.
Enforcing GVAA rates for all jobs would help rebuild trust within the voiceover community.
The practice of triple dipping, charging talent a subscription, 20% of the job, and clients for managed services jobs, was defended by Jay O'Connor.
Engaging in open dialogue and listening to the concerns of the voiceover community is crucial for rebuilding trust.
Leadership within the voiceover industry and advocating for voice actors is necessary for a stronger industry.
Chapters: 00:00 Surprise Guest: Jay O'Connor 01:14 Apologies and History 03:09 Concerns for the Platform 04:35 Managed Services Jobs 05:56 Triple Dipping 06:25 Engaging with the Voiceover Community 07:10 Trust and Future Actions 08:07 Leadership and Rebuilding Trust 09:44 Advocating for Voice Actors _____________________________
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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 Difference Between Rate and Worth 04:31 Determining Your Worth 07:10 Factors Affecting Your Worth 09:55 Getting Grounded in Your Worth and Rates
Takeaways: Not all voice actors know how to set proper rates, and it is important to be knowledgeable about industry rate guides.
The SAG-AFTRA Rate sheets and the GVAA rate guide provide minimum rates for union and non-union voice actors.
Being grounded in your worth as a voice actor is essential for negotiating rates and spotting bad rates.
Worth is determined by the value of the problem solved for the client, including financial, logistical, and emotional aspects.
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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 SEO, in attracting clients.
She also highlights the significance of earning the conversation with potential clients and nurturing relationships through effective communication. Jeanine's expertise provides valuable lessons for photographers and freelancers in other creative industries.
Takeaways:
Focus on the business side of photography, not just the art.
Utilize online marketing strategies like Facebook advertising and SEO to attract clients.
Earn the conversation with potential clients by nurturing relationships and providing value.
Understand the cost of acquisition and set rates that reflect the value of your work.
Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 01:26 Children's Photography and Themes 03:43 Helping Photographers Market Their Businesses 04:39 The Need to Focus on Business as a Photographer 05:34 Mindset of Photographers Getting into the Field 07:26 Learning to Market 09:50 Local Marketing 10:44 Shift to Online Marketing, Facebook Advertising 12:39 Cost of Advertising and Budgeting for Marketing 13:35 Marketing Locally vs. Worldwide 15:03 Marketing Strategies 16:27 Understanding the Cost of Acquisition 19:43 The Role of SEO in Photography Marketing 20:42 Earning the Conversation with Potential Clients 22:01 Mindset Shift: Moving Beyond Art to Business 23:49 The Importance of Marketing and Sales 26:10 Mindset Shift: Helping People through Sales 28:35 Setting Rates and Negotiation 29:30 Marketing Strategies: Affiliate Marketing 35:36 Earning the Conversation: Nurturing Relationships 38:53 Conclusion and Where to Find Jeanine's Book and Podcast _____________________________
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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 and child actors for jobs, which they completed, and never paid them. I really don’t want to call them out by name, but if you ask around, this has become prevalent enough that people likely know who I’m referring to. I hope this keeps some people from giving their time and/or money and getting nothing in return.”
Soon after, that demo producer and coach was identified by multiple people on the VOcation Facebook Group as Lisa Biggs, and the original poster has come forward and identified herself as Carin Gilfry.
Earlier, in November of 2023, a group of voice actors sent an anonymous letter to the National Association of Voice Actors detailing their allegations, which in some cases, date back possibly as far as a decade.
As many as 100 people now allege that Biggs has violated agreements she made with them.
Three of the alleged victims have courageously stepped forward to tell their stories.
Link to the Google form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeO2a6quK6JiaHLm_PjdUkFrtvSwsixDJtlaafjhU1Vvg8QAg/viewform?fbclid=IwAR2Xbd4AGlmS84Wng6yeD5PWNpQb5eyevdU7Jt50epyFQo-ZOyi805iI3rg
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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 she talks about the VO Kickstart program, which provides a comprehensive foundation for starting a successful voiceover career.
Takeaways Transitioning from pay-to-play sites to marketing can lead to more sustainable and fulfilling work.
Attending voiceover conferences can provide valuable learning opportunities and connections.
Direct marketing to clients is an effective way to build relationships and have clients come to you.
The VO Kickstart program offers a step-by-step guide to starting a successful voiceover career.
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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 narrators to connect with potential clients and generate business.
Creator mode is being rolled out to all LinkedIn users, allowing content creators to grow their audience and engage with followers.
The profile layout is changing, with the removal of hashtags and the relocation of the Featured and Activity sections.
A dedicated services section is being added to profiles, providing an opportunity to showcase services, set prices, and upload work samples.
Search filters are now available, allowing users to filter search results by content type.
Users can create and publish multiple newsletters on different topics, targeting specific client segments.
LinkedIn Premium users can choose a custom call-to-action button to appear on their profile, directing traffic to their desired destination.
Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Importance of LinkedIn 01:02 Creator Mode for Everyone 03:03 Changes to Profile Layout 04:23 Dedicated Services Section 06:07 Search Filters 07:15 Multiple Newsletters 08:32 Custom Buttons (LinkedIn Premium) 09:09 Conclusion
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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 with clients. She does not rely on pay-to-play platforms and sees the future of voiceover as constantly evolving with new opportunities.
Takeaways: Finding the right agents who support and nurture your career is crucial in the voiceover industry.
Social media platforms like TikTok can be used to combat misinformation and educate aspiring voice actors.
Direct marketing and building relationships with clients are effective ways to find work in voiceover.
Pay-to-play platforms may not be the best fit for every voice actor, and it's important to find business models that align with your goals.
Mandy's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@astoriaredhead Mandy's Website: https://mandyofish.com
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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 competent. You’re booking work, maybe even a fair amount of work, and the whole question of agent representation is a big black box.
So, let’s try and break this down for you into small chunks. Here are 3 answers to 3 big questions about voice over agents. And stick around because at the end we’ll answer an important bonus question my student didn’t ask.
00:00 When is it time to look for an agent? 03:03 What milestones should you have met or be meeting to find an agent? 04:54 How do you go about finding and soliciting an agent? 10:11 What should you look for in an agent? _____________________________
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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 Academy in New Zealand. Toby also highlights the challenges faced by new voice actors in 2024 and offers advice on making the leap to full-time voice acting. He emphasizes the importance of setting big hairy audacious goals and taking consistent daily steps towards achieving them.
Takeaways Building a supportive community is crucial for voice actors. Setting big hairy audacious goals can provide direction and focus. Consistency and daily action are key to success in voice acting. Diversifying income streams can provide stability and flexibility in the industry.
Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 02:09 Getting Involved with Gravy for the Brain 06:46 Building the Voiceover Community in Oceania 09:56 The Importance of Community in Voice Acting 17:41 Starting the Voice Academy 21:50 Challenges for New Voice Actors in 2024 25:33 Making the Leap to Full-Time Voice Acting 35:10 Setting Big Hairy Audacious Goals 38:18 Taking Daily Steps and Consistency 41:30 Future Goals and Where to Find Toby Ricketts
https://www.tobyrickettsvoiceover.com/ https://oceania.gravyforthebrain.com/ https://www.voiceacademy.co.nz/
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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 over. This list is not exhaustive and not complete because the industry is changing all the time, but it is meant to make you aware of the more common voice over audition red flags so that you can avoid them and the bad jobs they lead to.
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If I asked 100 voice actors to tell me what they do for a living, how many do you think would use the word freelance? Probably zero. The truth is, if you’re a voice actor, you are a freelancer.
What does that mean? First, it means you are not an employee. It means working for different companies at different times rather than being permanently employed by one company. It means you’re self-employed.
That means you are solely responsible for all the functions of any company. Production, logistics and project management, accounting, payroll, and taxes, HR, creative, and most importantly sales and marketing.
We get so in the weeds of doing our voice actory things that we forget that we are in fact freelancers first, and that many of the issues, obstacles, and adversities we deal with are not unique to voiceover. Graphic designers, copywriters, illustrators, website designers, content writers, video producers, social media managers, animators, and user interface designers all deal with muck of the same day-to-day stuff as we do.
In fact, voice actor is not even in top 10 most common forms of creative freelance work. We are part of a massive freelance community, and most of the time, we don’t even realize it. According to Upwork in 2023, the number of American professionals freelancing increased to 64 million, or 38% of the U.S workforce, an increase of 4 million from 2022. Gen Z actually prefers freelance work. 53% of Gen Z freelances, not as a side hustle, but as a long-term career choice.
Freelancing is exploding and we as voice actors are part of the freelance community.
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In our chat with J. Michael Collins, he emphasizes the importance of using voiceover sites wisely and not overspending on memberships. He also highlights the significance of having a strong marketing game and reaching out to clients on a regular basis. He also talks about the benefits of search engine optimization for visibility and attracting clients. JMC emphasizes the importance of networking and building relationships in the industry. Finally, he provides some insights into what can be expected at VO Atlanta 2024.
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Last year we started our Voice Over Conference Calendar here on the channel and it was a hit. I got a lot of feedback, comments on the video last year, and the video and downloadable conference calendar were both well received.
So we’re back this year with my 2024 Voice Over Conference Calendar. Again, this list is not meant to be exhaustive or definitive or comprehensive. This is simply my list of conferences I believe you should consider if you're putting together your plan for conferences for the 2024 year.
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APAC: https://audiopub.org/apa-conference VO Atlanta: https://votlanta.me VO Atlanta Spanish Track: https://www.voatlanta.me/voa2024/SpanishSpeakers VOcation and eVOcation: https://vocationconference.com One Voice UK and USA: https://onevoiceconference.com MAVO: https://www.midatlanticvo.com/ That’s Voiceover: https://sovas.org
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Today, my guest is audiobook narrator, voice actor, and author, Jim Cooper. Jim shares his experience as a caregiver for his wife Sally during her battle with cancer. He discusses how he wrote a book on cancer caregiving and the impact it had on his wife and their relationship. Jim offers advice for those facing a cancer diagnosis and emphasizes the importance of finding support and taking care of oneself. He also reflects on the voiceover industry and the challenges faced by voice actors, particularly in the audiobook sector. In this conversation, Jim and I talk about the shift towards multi-person audiobooks and the need for narrators to adapt to this change. We also address the problem of accepting lower rates and the negative impact it has on the industry. This is our interview with the Big Dog, Jim Cooper. Takeaways * Cancer caregiving is a life-changing experience that requires adjustments and support. * Fear is a natural response to a cancer diagnosis, but seeking help and finding distractions can provide some relief. * Logistical and emotional challenges arise during holidays and special occasions for cancer patients and caregivers. * The voiceover industry has been impacted by the influx of new talent and changes in the audiobook market. * Building relationships and having acting skills are crucial for success in the audiobook industry. The voiceover industry is shifting towards multi-person audiobooks, requiring narrators to adapt to this change. * Accepting lower rates as a voiceover artist can have a negative impact on the industry and set a precedent for undervaluing talent. * When seeking coaching or training, it is important to rely on referrals from experienced professionals rather than self-promoted coaches. * Developing a thick skin is crucial in the voiceover industry to handle rejection and self-doubt. * The perception of audiobook narrators is changing, and they are being recognized as an integral part of the voiceover community. * The Hydrant podcast is expanding to include creative artists from various fields.
Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 06:53 Writing the Book on Cancer Caregiving 11:08 Sally's Reaction to the Book 14:42 Advice for Those Facing Cancer 19:14 Dealing with Fear as a Caregiver 23:00 Navigating Holidays and Emotional Challenges 28:27 Lessons Learned as a Voice Actor 32:04 The State of the Voiceover Industry 36:58 Shift towards multi-person audiobooks 38:07 The problem with accepting lower rates 40:17 The negative impact of bottom feeding 41:04 Questioning self-promoted coaches 42:33 The importance of referrals and industry experience 42:58 The need to convince people of their own worth 43:06 The lack of feedback in the voiceover industry 44:15 Developing a thick skin through exposure 46:19 Dealing with rejection and self-doubt 50:31 Changing perception of audiobook narrators 56:13 Expanding the Hydrant podcast to creative artists Get Jim's book, The Not So Little Book of Cancer Caregiving: https://amzn.to/3S7Iavd As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. The Hydrant Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hydrant-podcast/id1675773289 Jim's VO Website: https://jimcoopervo.com/ SUBSCRIBE on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@paulschmidtpro?sub_confirmation=1
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My guest today can probably best be described as a force.
When she's in the room, you know it. She is a successful voice actor. She helps people with branding and Linkedin and networking. And most impressively, she is what I call a moonshot taker.
Please welcome to the podcast, my dear friend and work wife, Naked Jen Greenfield.
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There are currently at the time we’re filming this, allegations against a specific voiceover coach and demo producer.
The concerning part of these allegations is that they’re being made against someone who at one time had a sterling reputation in the voiceover business. They are a highly accomplished voice actor and were for years a trusted coach.
That’s scary stuff. And it’s nightmare fuel for newer and even more experienced voice actors when it comes to vetting reputable coaches.
Who do you trust? How do you know? Better yet, how do you find out?
Today, I’m going to give you 8 Strategies and a process to help you vet coaches, demo producers, really service providers, so that you can minimize the chances of being taken by dishonest, shiesty people. _____________________________
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Linda Bruno has been doing voiceover for a hot minute. Since the '90s. She started out with big, big dreams and made it all happen. She's voiced national campaigns for AT&T, been the voice of Disney Junior for Southeast Asia, and made a "crapload of money," over the course of her more than 30 year career.
I got the chance to chat with her at length about her start, and about how things have changed, gotten better, and gotten worse. Linda loves this business and it shines through in every word. She's now an accomplished coach and helps budding voice actors hone their skills and navigate the business.
This is our chat with Linda Bruno.
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This time of year, early January, everybody’s all fired up about their New Year’s resolutions. I hate them. But, I understand them.
Typically, New Year’s resolutions involve setting goals, broken down into added behaviors. It’s the psychology of achieving more through doing more, and I myself have subscribed to it for a very long time.
But what we don’t talk about is the fact that we all have only 24 hours in a day and 7 days in a week. But every year we add all these new behaviors to those days and weeks that are already crammed full of existing behaviors, and by Valentine’s Day that brand new treadmill in the den is now a drying rack for clothes.
And if you’ve been around on the planet long enough and been through enough of these cycles of "set the goal, set the behavior, fail to execute the behavior consistently, give up on the goal," it takes a toll on your self-esteem and the message you eventually drive home to yourself is “I can’t really change my life.” _____________________________ ▶️ Watch this video next: https://youtu.be/wfArLJckLiM?si=JjyjIIWQS6DKZuSo
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Jamie Muffett is one of the smartest people in voice-over. The British expat is an audio engineer, voice actor, coach, conference organizer, and podcaster and that combination of roles gives him a unique and nuanced perspective on our business.
In this episode, we learn a little about Jamie as a person and how his voice over story could be called "Coming To America." We talk about his disdain for video courses, his impotent rage, and why he started the VO SChool Podcast, the VOcation Conference and eVOcation, The VO Breakfast Show with Carin Gilfry, and more. This is our chat with Jamie Muffett.
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Agent. Actor. Casting Director. Demo Producer. You name it and Tina Morasco has done it and done it all at the highest levels. We've been friends for a couple of years and even I didn't know the depth and breadth of her experience and how that makes her uniquely qualified to be both the Head of Casting at Sound and Fury and the best commercial VO coach I've ever been around. In our chat, Tina briefly tells her own story, gives me her theory on why 2023 was a slower year in voice over, and why (dear god, why) final spots are so different from the specs we audition to.
If you don't know Tina, I can honestly say your life is worse off for it. She is not only one of the top pros in our business, but one of the top of the top (of the top) people.
This is our interview with Tina Morasco.
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If you’re like most voice actors, you feel an immense amount of pressure to constantly post content on social media, hoping to use that as a strategy for business development and that takes a ton of time, effort, sweat, and stress.
You’ve got to plan it, conceive it, design it, produce it, and schedule it. Omg, no wonder you’re stressed out about it.
But here’s the thing: you’re probably going to all that trouble for almost nothing in return in terms of revenue produced because of it. The fact is almost every voice actor I know is all over social media, and most voice actors still struggle to build their business. So, what gives?
Here’s what gives: Content marketing on social media sucks as an effective business development strategy for voice actors.
And today we’re going to talk about why that is, why you’re wasting a ton of time, what social media IS good for, and how to properly use it to your advantage.
So here are the Top 5 Biggest Social Media Mistakes Made by Voice Actors. _____________________________ ▶️ Watch this video next: https://youtu.be/Jf-1qe6jyh8?si=EkNd7M3Q-3HB3W6d
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Today, we talk with voice actor Craig Williams. He's a British expat living and working in Houston, TX. Craig has been in voice over for 7 years and brings a unique perspective to the industry because of his upbringing, Scottish heritage, experience as an electrical engineer and club DJ.
In today's episode, we chat about all of that, why he's been in way too many helicopters, the coach that changed his VO career, and why our accountability calls have led to the success both of us have had in our own careers.
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You have a choice. Keep doing what you’ve been doing and keep getting what you’ve been getting, or decide you’re done with excuses, done with kidding yourself, and done with half-assing your VO career and your life.
I said it in last week’s episode there are two kinds of people: those who make excuses and those who make it happen. And the fact of the matter is, you can’t make it happen without a plan.
Decide now. You’re either gonna rock the coming year, or it’s gonna rock you.
The fact is, you already know without me having to ask you if you executed this year or not. If you kept the promises you made to yourself or not. If you were consistent or not.
Doing the same things next year that you did this year only makes sense if you made significant progress this year. If you didn’t, and you’ve decided you’re done making excuses and you’re going to make it happen, then listen up.
Today, I’m going to give you a 6-point plan – a framework for killing it in the coming year. _____________________________
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If you’re a professional voice actor or audiobook narrator, your job is to stay in the game as long as possible. Voiceover is not a long game. It’s an infinite game.
Author Simon Sinek says that in finite games, like football or chess, the players are known, the rules are fixed, and the endpoint is clear. The winners and losers are easily identified. In infinite games, like business or voiceover or life itself, the players come and go, the rules are changeable, and there is no defined endpoint.
In VO, the players come and go all the time. Every day people come into and get out of this business. The rules of voice over change all the time… this audition wants natural and authentic, this one wants classic announcer, the next wants something offbeat and quirky, and on and on. And of course in voice over and in business there is no defined endpoint. That’s why so often you hear it referred to as a journey. There is no destination.
Again, your number one job if you’re a pro VO: stay in the game.
So, what are the biggest threats to you staying in the game? Well, that’s exactly what we’re going to talk about today. Here are The 6 Reasons You’ll Quit Voice Over. _____________________________ ▶️ Watch this video next: https://youtu.be/HdNgM8xRMn8?si=BhaS8-__Hj-FBLWp
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I've been getting a little discouraged lately about the voiceover business.
We are hearing stories of lots of people potentially being allegedly hornswoggled by a particular coach. People are making up Zoom calls with celebrities that probably didn't happen. There's La Niña and war and unrest on the world stage and I'm feeling it all heavier in a way that I probably haven't since maybe 2016.
So when that happens, one of the best strategies I've found to manage it myself is to go hard in the paint on my gratitude practice.
Consistently practicing gratitude does a world of good for my mental well-being. It boosts my overall mood, it lowers my anxiety and my depression. And it's not just about feeling good. It improves my relationships, my sleep. It's good for the immune system. Lots of good stuff there.
So, as we head into Thanksgiving week here in the States, I thought it would be a great time to remind myself and count down the top five things I'm grateful for in the voiceover business. _____________________________ ▶️ Watch this video next: https://youtu.be/1XZiR_bamBI?si=hJRUUIKynikzpvce
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It’s November and as we stare down the barrel of the Holiday Season, it's clear that 2023 has held more change and transition for the VO business than any of us knew at the start of the year.
We’ve also seen some change and transition in the PSP platforms, especially at the largest of the VO-specific platforms, Voices, as they replaced Founder David Ciccarelli as CEO with interim CEO Jay O’Connor in October.
So today as we start wrapping our heads around 2024, I think there’s an opportunity here to begin to repair a fraught relationship between the platform and the voice over community, and so I thought I’d write an open letter to Voices and Interim CEO, Jay O’Connor.
I believe that Voices can run a healthy, profitable business, provide significant value for shareholders, and have an ethical, collaborative relationship with the voice actors who provide the services upon which Voices is built.
Here are a few steps Voices can take to start to repair our relationship and show some good will toward the voice-acting community. _____________________________ ▶️ Watch this video next: https://youtu.be/1JA7Xev1LNw?si=ffg3Wo9JVEq4Ovr4
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Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to remember Voices and Voice123. Both had lives with so much promise, yet cut so short. We had such hopes for you.
But as The Good Book says, “Yay, though I walked through the shadow of the valley of the pay to plays, I shall fear no evil. For the GVAA Rate Guide is with me.
Lord, we pray for these souls, Voices and Voice123, that though they be twisted and tortured by the evil of publicly traded corporations, that you may deliver them, Lord, once again into the kingdom of private ownership.
Pray with me, brothers and sisters. Lay your hands on your mobile device right now. Can I get a hallelujah?
[Hallelujah!]
All this we pray in the name of fair compensation and usage. Amen.
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Music Radio Creative’s Izabela Russell recently said on their channel that she sees a mass exodus happening in the voice over industry.
And while Izabela’s take is stark, and blunt, it’s not new. Do I agree with her? Yes.
And no. I’ll get to that.
I agree, and I’ve said this for years, that AI will obliterate the bottom end of the industry where price is and always has been the primary driver. And I think that’s a good thing because for those of us who have taken the time and effort to get the training, build our businesses, and command pro rates, AI will take clients who don’t care about quality in the first place off the table. It will give them a better solution to their problem, and it will eliminate or at least minimize the garbage work out there for human voice actors.
And for those who haven’t taken that time and effort, I do think there is a reckoning coming.
So, what do we do? As voice actors? Push is in fact coming to shove, so what do we do when the robots can do what most voice actors can do? _____________________________ ▶️ Watch this video next: https://youtu.be/wd63s83Yr80?si=h5RzojaxuQuLrVBn
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One of the biggest problems that folks new to the business coming into voiceover run into as new voice actors is how to separate, how to sort out the good information from the bad.
In fact, it's one reason I started this channel because there is a substantial amount of factually incorrect garbage going on in our business that's floating around out there and the only way to fight that is with real facts and honest truth.
Now, is truth in the eye of the beholder. Largely, yes. But again, there's stuff out there that is just factually garbage and has to be called out as such.
So, today we're going to do just that. We're going to talk about the five biggest lies in the voiceover industry, what the source of those lies are and the corresponding truths that you need to know to be a successful voice actor. _____________________________ ▶️ Watch this video next: https://youtu.be/J-4OY_KfGdE?si=_mRLbeR2fb3aI5R2
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Several times a week people reach out with the question, “People say I have a nice voice. Should I get into voice over?” And my answer used to be “Sure! It’s a great business! It’s the best job I’ve ever had and second isn’t even close!”
And while that’s still true as much as it ever was, my answer has changed. Voice over and voice acting isn’t for everyone. Some don’t have the talent. Some don’t have the drive. Most think it’s something it’s not: a way to make quick money with no experience.
So how do I answer the question truthfully when I know nothing about the person asking it? Today, I’m going to do just that. If you’re wondering whether you should get into voice over, I’m going to give you 10 questions to ask yourself to find out whether you’re cut out to be a professional voice actor.
I honestly think most people can learn the skills required to be a pro voice actor.
I also think, like in most things, most people aren’t willing to do what it takes.
Mike Tomlin, the great football coach, says, “It’s not what you’re capable of. It’s what you’re willing to do." So… _____________________________ ▶️ Watch this video next: https://youtu.be/wfArLJckLiM?si=aNAqAmNZy9ZM0PbY
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Two weeks ago I said that Voices was getting desperate and ten days later they ousted their CEO, David Ciccarelli.
I hate to say I told you so, but…
Earlier this week, Voices made the following announcement:
Dear Valued Customers and Friends,
Today, we share some bittersweet news as we bid farewell to a cherished member of our team, David, who has been at the helm of Voices.com, Inc. as its chief executive officer for the past 18 years.
Since founding Voices.com, David and his wife Stephanie have been instrumental in nurturing and growing the community and building the marketplace.
His dedication and leadership have been integral to our success and we are immensely grateful for the journey we have shared under his guidance.
David's decision to step down as CEO was not made lightly.
So, what does this mean for Voices going forward? And more importantly, what does it mean for voice actors?
Spoiler alert: It ain’t good for anybody. _____________________________ ▶️ Watch this video next: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVUuUfwNTG-_UBjCXVGJi5gu3H_LpbKDC&si=Rk_YJh1xxJAKFbzM
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As I touched on in my last video, 2023 has been a slow year for voiceover. In fact, this might be the first year in the 21st century that we can honestly say that voiceover work has not… available work… has not grown year over year.
There's no hard data that I know of in the voiceover industry that shows the exact amount of available work. But I talked to a lot of people in this business and pretty much everybody agrees it's been a down year.
This has also been the year that A.I. has exploded onto the scene.
This time last year, absolutely no one had heard of ChatGPT. That's because it didn't exist until November 30th of 2022, and by February 2023, ChatGPT was a household name.
Terms like generative AI were barely on our radar a year ago and they're now part of our everyday lexicon. A year ago, A.I. Voices was a term and a concept we all knew and were aware of and knew was coming. But nobody had any idea what that was going to mean for 2023.
Now, that said, if we agree that voiceover is in a bear market then that begs the question: why?
There are six main reasons VO is slow right now and I'm going to break them down for you today. _____________________________ ▶️ Watch this video next: https://youtu.be/6Tuq5acaM38?si=rKBfxJQlxOYFi08T
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I talk to a lot of people in the voice over industry regularly – voice actors, casting directors, producers, agents. And everyone acknowledges whether their business is up or down that the industry has been slow for the last several months.
One of the facets of the business that is seeing the most change is the online casting platforms, and this has become evident most recently in two ways, specifically on Voices.
Today, we’re going to look at two pieces of communication to get a snapshot in time of just how desperate Voices appears. And stick around because there’s someone out there even more desperate, and I’ll tell you who that is at the end of the video. _____________________________ ▶️ Watch this video next: https://youtu.be/uAxEKV-grX8?si=plmxoqLgh2jv_pmr
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I recently posted on social media a great guide from the website of a well-known coach in this business.
And today I call bullsh*t. I'm going to break down exactly why I think this entire rate guide is a crap sandwich and be specific about the damage it does to voice actors and the industry as a whole.
You may want to put on coveralls. This is going to get messy.
I want to make it clear that this is not an attack on this coach personally, but it is an opposition to his teachings and practices in this rate guide which I believe are harmful to the careers of voice actors who put this right guide into practice and damaging to the industry as a whole. _____________________________ ▶️ Watch this video next: https://youtu.be/8vpvsEcrqEQ
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Actors, in general, are notoriously bad business people. And statistically, we’re bad a booking work. Even elite voice actors will book 5-10 jobs out of every 100 they audition for. Chances are you’re booking way less than that and today I’m going to teach you why.
First, there are some overarching truths about voice actors:
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We are historically, willfully passive. According to the State of VO Survey, conducted by NAVA, the National Association of Voice Actors, about 75% of us report reaching out to market our services less than 3 times a day. Think of literally any other business in the world and imagine what would happen if that business marketed to 2 or less people a day. They wouldn’t be in business. So, what about voice actors? The same number, 75% report making less than $40,000 a year. Can you live off that? Can your family?
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There are way more voice actors now than ever in history. This was true before COVID, and a saturated market became drenched during the pandemic. This is the basic problem confronting the pay-to-plays – how to fairly distribute a relatively small number of auditions to thousands, sometimes hundreds of thousands of voice actors.
You can’t control the number of voice actors and the saturation of the market. But what you can absolutely control is how you go about finding business in a sea of talent.
So today, I’m going to break down the 7 REAL reasons you’re not booking more voice over jobs. _____________________________ ▶️ Watch this video next: https://youtu.be/8vpvsEcrqEQ
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Let's face it. There's a lot of B.S. and myths out there about becoming a voice over actor, a professional video actor, and about the voiceover industry in general. And sadly, a lot of this bullshit is put out by snake oil salesman, so-called coaches in this business who will fleece you from your money or pick your pocket. And I'm not being disingenuous.
So today we're going to bust the top seven myths about becoming a pro voice actor. And we're going to set the record straight. _____________________________ ▶️ Watch this video next: https://youtu.be/wfArLJckLiM?si=UfYA9jvvQjAAttVN
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Today, a fascinating discussion with the CEO of UK-based Voquent, one of the major voice over service providers globally about their recent stand against AI. It's an especially strong stand in the context of the ones that the other voice over providers have taken in recent months, and we talked to Miles Chicoine today about that stance. Miles has got some amazing insights, some really interesting insights about AI and how it's affecting both the voice actors and the world at large.
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Here, today, right now, those developing generative AI are threatening to put a lot of us out of work. In October of 2020, the World Economic Forum said that while AI would likely take away 85 million jobs globally by 2025 (and we’re more than halfway there, by the way), it would also generate 97 million new jobs in fields ranging from big data and machine learning to information security and digital marketing.
And for a prime example of just how this is happening, look no further than our own industry and the current SAG-AFTRA and Writer’s Guild of America strikes against the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, which includes the major streaming services and Hollywood studios.
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Maybe you’re building your voice over website for the first time. Or maybe you’re redesigning your VO website. How do you design your voiceover website to not just look good, but to actually help grow your business? Specifically, what are the website features you must have? How do you make it easy for customers to do business with you through your website?
My voiceover website, PaulSchmidtVoice.com has been nominated twice for Best Voice Over Website at the SOVAS Awards. I worked in web development for several years, and so I had a big advantage over most voice actors when building out my site.
So in this video I’m going to give you 6 website features you must have on your voice over website to insure it will help you grow your VO, and at the end I’ll tell you how you can get my Top 10 Website Strategies ebooklet that has 4 additional strategies you can use to boost the effectiveness of your VO website design.
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This clip is from our VO Freedom Master Plan Coaching Calls and was recorded on August 3, 2023. These testimonials were spontaneous, unsolicited, and unscripted. I had no idea that these students were going to speak up like they did.
Our coaching calls are private events and both students gave me their permission to use this clip.
I am super grateful to them and all our VO Freedom Master Plan students and VO Pro community members. The connections I have made with these folks and the ones they have made with each other will be the legacy of this program.
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When you think about it, the gym and the VO booth have more similarities than you might think, and I think the gym is a great metaphor for the booth. Both are dedicated spaces where you’re focusing on self-improvement, on learning new skills, on getting uncomfortable and stretching and literally growing. In both you have tools for feedback – in the gym it’s a mirror, in the booth, it’s your headphones and studio monitors. Both have coaches or trainers to help guide us.
So, let's dive into the 9 voiceover lessons I've picked up from an unlikely place - the gym.
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SAG-AFTRA is on strike, and it can be very confusing to non-union actors and voice actors, and those who aren’t actors.
Today I’m gonna break down the major issues around the strike, why this is a watershed moment in the history of acting (and no, I’m not overblowing it), and why non-union actors should not only pay attention, but should absolutely support the strike and advocate for us all.
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Loneliness. Doubt. Knowledge gaps. Distraction. Overwhelm. Rejection.
Voice actors battle these struggles every day and oftentimes they lead to unfocused action, wasted resources, poor decision-making, and feelings of overwhelm (or VO-verwhelm).
Without the right support and resources, it's no wonder why so many voice actors and audiobook narrators burn out before achieving their dreams.
VO-verwhelm is a real thing, and today we’re going to talk about what it is, and how to recognize the feelings of overwhelm, reduce stress, and simplify your VO life.
Here are 7 strategies to tame the overwhelm beast:
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One of the biggest objections I hear from voice actors is I don’t want to be spammy in my email marketing. And I get what people are saying here, and they’re right. They don’t want to be perceived as sending irrelevant, salesy, sleazy messages to poorly targeted, or not targeted at all, people. In other words, if they reach out to prospects, they want that to be a quality engagement and I 110% support that philosophy.
BUT there’s another kind of spam. And it’s this second kind that you may be sending and not even know it. It’s unintentional spam. It’s messaging that you’ve taken the time to craft, taken the time to target your prospects, taken the time to try to do all the things right, and yet it’s not even making it to your prospect’s inbox, because the ESPs, the email service providers are marking it as spam and culling it from the system before you’ve ever had the chance to say Hello.
Today, we’re gonna break down email deliverability, and at the end, we’re gonna give you resources to give yourself the best chance of getting that email delivered safely and soundly.
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There’s ONE thing, one hack, one great secret to growing your VO business. And this one thing is so powerful, it works for not only growing your VO business, but it works for improving your physical fitness, your mental fitness, your emotional intelligence, your relationships. It’s the difference between setting goals and achieving them, between a dream and reality.
And it’s so simple to understand, that any 6th grader can get it, and so obvious, that when I say it you will kick yourself, because you know it’s true.
So, what is this cheat code to all good things?
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Today, we're talking about the importance of using contracts for voice actors and outline the benefits and protections they offer. This episode emphasizes the need for clear expectations, protection of rights, payment security, scope management, liability limitations, professionalism, and dispute resolution.
While formal contracts are generally recommended, I also mention situations where email communication may be acceptable as a substitute, such as for informal or small-scale projects with trusted clients or established working relationships.
However, the acceptance and validity of using email as a substitute may vary depending on jurisdiction and I advise seeking legal advice.
We wrap up by providing resources, including a book on voiceover legal matters, an AI and Synthetic Voices rider for contract addendum, a recommended entertainment lawyer, and a link to my own policies page for setting clear expectations.
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Even the most talented freelance creatives…. voice actors, video producers, writers, graphic designers, developers, social media strategists, etc… run into common customer objections that can get in the way of or even completely derail closing deals and booking gigs.
Today, I’m going to help you do just that. We’ll will explore some common customer objections and provide some valuable strategies to address them so that you can close more deals. _____________________________ ▶️ Watch this video next: https://youtu.be/wfArLJckLiM
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Tim Friedlander, president of NAVA, the National Association of Voice Actors, discusses the recent victory in which Voices dot com amended their terms of service to address the use of voice actors in AI voices. Tim credits community efforts and demonstrates the power of collective action.
The fAIr Voices Campaign, focused on ethical AI use, consent, compensation, and control, has been launched. The major voiceover-specific platforms have signed the fAIr Voices pledge, but legislation is needed to protect voice actors from tech giants like Amazon, Microsoft, Google, and Apple.
NAVA has engaged with politicians and presented before the Copyright Office. The concern extends beyond voice actors to public safety, as synthesized voices can be misused. The pledge is open to corporations, and NAVA plans to reach out to production and video game companies. While progress has been made, further steps are necessary to ensure ethical and fair treatment of voice actors.
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Over the next five years, one in four jobs is expected to undergo significant changes due to AI, digitization, green energy, and supply chain modifications. While AI may not pose an immediate threat, slow economic growth, supply shortages, and inflation are currently more concerning for job stability.
The future of earning income is uncertain, with a shift towards freelancing and self-employment, reflecting the growing $1.5 trillion global freelance market. Variable income is becoming the norm, especially for voice actors who need to adapt to changing genres affected by AI.
Genres like fiction audiobooks, commercials, audio dramas, imaging, promo, documentary, and in-show narration rely on human acting skills and are less likely to be impacted. On the other hand, telephony, audio description, non-fiction audiobooks, compliance-driven training, back titles, encyclopedic, and data-driven content face potential decimation by AI and voice cloning.
This technological shift also means the gap between established and new voice talent will widen, as AI takes over lower-level tasks previously handled by beginners. To stay in the game, aspiring voice actors should consider additional income streams and offer adjacent services, such as copywriting, proofreading, audio production, video editing, or photography. Developing digital products can also provide unlimited inventory for sale.
Those freelancing alongside full-time employment should explore smart automation, AI, and current tools to optimize time and scale their side business. Building direct client relationships becomes crucial for voice actors to reduce dependence on casting sites and maximize profits. It's essential to adapt to the changing landscape, where the days of steady paychecks, employer loyalty, and pensions are diminishing.
However, taking control of one's business, time, and income can be immensely rewarding, offering lifestyle flexibility and the freedom to choose preferred projects and work with like-minded individuals.
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David Ciccerelli and Voices have finally launched their AI product called unshockingly, Voices dot ai. It’s here kids. It’s like the lump of coal you’ve been waiting to get in your stocking for years now. Except Santa-relli has been telling you all along what a good little girl you are. And somehow the whole time you knew the coal car was gonna be backing up with a big black nugget with your name on it.
It's here. Let’s break it down.
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ChatGPT. AI. Text-To-Speech. Speech-To-Speech. Are the digital boogeymen here to decimate our business and take our lunch money? Today, we’ll look specifically at ChatGPT and AI in the larger sense… apps like Revoicer, Respeecher, and Speechelo… and make some sense out of all the hype and fear in the voice acting community.
With the rise of artificial intelligence and machine learning, a lot of us are starting to wonder whether that’s enough to keep us relevant moving forward.
Enter ChatGPT, an AI language model that has been getting a ton of buzz and striking fear into the hearts of some voice actors.
But what is it, and how does it fit into the world of voice acting? _____________________________ ▶️ Watch this video next: https://youtu.be/euU8e7_wZfg
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The GVAA Rate Guide creator, David Toback tells the crazy story of how the guide that our industry depends on was an accident, how he founded it with Cristina Milizia, what it is, WHY it's so crucial for talent to use it when quoting professional voice over rates, and what some of the exciting future plans for the guide are.
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Do I deserve fair and reasonable, professional rates for my work? You’re either feeling deserving of fair rates or you’re not. Today we’re going to talk about why you’re not getting the rates you deserve, what to do about it, and how to identify and mitigate your own limiting beliefs.
To sum up this video, I’ve created a Rates Worthiness Flowchart. If you’d like to download it, click on the link below.
Let’s start with the question, “Do I deserve professional rates for my work?” We didn’t ask do I want professional rates. Everyone wants them. The question is do you feel you deserve pro rates?
It’s a yes or no question. You either believe you command professional rates, or you don’t. And yes is the easiest answer. If you feel you deserve pro rates, if you’ve worked for months or years with a reputable coach and you agree you provide a professional product, then quote and charge pro rates.
The second answer, no, is trickier.
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One of the biggest pains for freelancers and voice actors who work directly with clients is getting paid on time. It seems everyone I know has outstanding past due invoices, or worse yet, has been completely stiffed by a client. It’s rare, but it happens.
Today we’re going to talk about how to manage your billing so that you minimize risk, maintain a positive relationship with your clients, and get paid on time.
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The real solution to low voice over rates is not what you think. The problem is not Fiverr, or Voices.com, or David Ciccarelli, or the pay-to-plays, or bad clients. It’s not AI, text-to-speech, or speech-to-speech.
A student in my VO Freedom Master Plan course sent me this audition from Voices dot com:
• Online Ad - two years - worldwide usage • Five sixty second spots • Client: PayPal. A global brand who last year made $21.5 billion in revenue. • Budget: $750 - $999
For those of you who don’t know, at standard GVAA rates, this is $120,000 worth of work to a professional voice actor.
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Today, we talk with Robert Sciglimpaglia, noted VO attorney and voice actor, who warns us how to avoid bad voice over contracts regarding AI, text to speech, synthetic voices, and more.
We recently told the story of one voice actor who’s own voice she discovered on an AI voices website without her knowledge. Rob explains how Microsoft, Amazon, Apple, and Google have been building voice databases for years, how companies like Revoicer are operating legally and ethically, and most importantly, how to protect yourself from discovering your own voice on an AI site.
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There are lots of coaches here on YouTube, one in particular, and even Voices.com who will tell you how to make your own DIY voice over demo, and I’m here to tell you in your best interest, ESPECIALLY if you’re a beginner, DO NOT make your own demo.
Today, I’m going to tell you exactly why, in no uncertain terms, making your own VO demo reel is an awful idea and can significantly damage your voice over career before it even gets started.
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One of the scariest aspects of being a voice actor in modern times is AI, artificial intelligence, synthetic voice, and text to speech. Most of the discussion has been around the question of, Well, what happens when AI steals our work?
The scarier question to me is what happens when A.I. steals your voice?
Joining us from Dublin is the Irish voice actor and author Remie Michelle Clarke with her story of how her voice was stolen directly by artificial intelligence and the difficulties she's had in pursuing the people that have taken her voice. _____________________________
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Resources mentioned in this episode: NAVA (National Association of Voice Actors) Synthetic/AI Voices Voice Actor Resources: https://navavoices.org/synth-ai/ai-voice-actor-resources/ This page includes a template AI voice contract, Synthetic Voice/AI rider, a glossary of terms, and more.
Vice Motherboard article: ‘Disrespectful to the Craft:’ Actors Say They’re Being Asked to Sign Away Their Voice to AI https://www.vice.com/en/article/5d37za/voice-actors-sign-away-rights-to-artificial-intelligence
Wired article: Audiobook Narrators Fear Apple Used Their Voices to Train AI https://www.wired.com/story/apple-spotify-audiobook-narrators-ai-contract/
Kotaku article: Your Favorite Voice Actors Call Out AI Sites Copying Voices Without Consent https://kotaku.com/ai-voice-actors-steve-blum-elevenlabs-contracts-sell-1850108292
UPDATE: And this one from WBUR: Voice actors speak out about AI https://www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2023/02/27/ai-voice-actors
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The biggest event in voiceover is coming up. VO Atlanta 2023, new this year, March 23rd through 26th at the Hilton Atlanta Airport, the traditional venue. But this year, under the new direction of new owners J Michael and Anna Collins.
Also, the 10th-Anniversary edition of VO Atlanta. I got a chance to sit down with J Michael this week and talk about the improvements, both in the creature comforts and in the actual meat of the conference, the programming and speakers, what tracks are going to be available this year, and what some of the challenges were to be able to put this year's conference on. This is our interview with J Michael Collins. _____________________________ ▶️ Watch this video next: https://youtu.be/-e-tNQ-pTlg
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Today, we’re going to go over Voices' new rate guide and compare it to the GVAA so that you’ll know exactly the differences between the 2 guides, where exactly Voices' rates are substandard and stick around because we’ll also show you where they’re actually above standard.
For years, the voice acting community has been begging Voices dot com to take solid steps to protect voice actors from unfair rates and practices on their site.
And I am happy to report that they seem to be taking some steps to do that.
First, Voices has revamped their rate guide for 2023. _____________________________ ▶️ Watch this video next: https://youtu.be/uAxEKV-grX8
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One of the most common marketing questions I get from voice actors is, “How do I differentiate myself? How do I set myself apart? How do I make myself different?”
We’re going to start by flipping that question around and asking, “How do you not look like everyone else?”
So here are 7 of the most common marketing mistakes in voice over _____________________________ ▶️ Watch this video next: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVUuUfwNTG--7SOIG9FS0huEcwX3vyUZx
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What you are about to hear is an actual call about an exploitative practice that is too common in our business. It is a prime example of a tiny number of producers who purposefully seek out younger and/or less experienced talent and knowingly exploit them for the benefit of their own organizations.
This call is shocking in its brazen self-awareness.
The following is a clip of a call I recently had with a producer for a non-profit religious organization that produces and distributes video and audio content on an international scale.
The media they produce and place is both broadcast, meaning TV, radio, and web, and other non-broadcast media.
We introduced ourselves and made small talk and pretty quickly the producer opened the meat of the conversation with a question about rates. The clip picks up there.
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Welcome to 7 TRUTHS U MUST Know B4 You Get Started in Voice Acting. If you’re wondering how to get into voice acting, today’s video is essentially all the stuff I wish I had known when I was starting out in voice over, and the stuff that you should know even before you get into voice over.
My goal and hope is that I can help you avoid some of the mistakes I made and learn some of the lessons I learned. My Dad used to tell me all the time, “Paul, you insist on learning the hard way,” meaning I didn’t want to listen to anybody, and I just had to take all my lumps myself. I was stubborn, and arrogant, and jacked full of ego and I wasted a lot of time and effort learning on my own rather than taking council and advice from those who had already learned those lessons.
And while that was true as a kid and a young man, I’ve learned that listening to those that have a little experience can save me a world of heartache and hurt. I like to think that as a voice actor I’ve done a much better job of listening, but I’ve still made my fair share of mistakes and gained some insights and I’d like pass that on to you.
So here are 7 truths you need to know before you get into VO. Or at least when you’re getting into VO.
(I apologize for the focus issues.)
Chapters: 0:00 - 1:23 "If I knew then what I know now..." 1:23 - 2:18 Number 1 2:18 - 2:50 Number 2 2:50 - 3:55 Number 3 3:55 - 4:47 Number 4 4:57 - 5:49 Number 5 5:49 - 7:39 Number 6 7:39 - 9:08 Number 7: The Biggie 9:08 - 10:16 Thanks and Links _____________________________ ▶️ Watch this video next: https://youtu.be/1orkv3KvsWM
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How do you provide an exceptional customer experience? So good that it drives loyalty among your customers and generates repeat business? It all starts with understanding and identifying customer needs. Today, we’re going to talk about understanding customer needs at each level of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, and how it applies to the business of voice over.
Voice over is, at its best, a business of service. It's not just providing a service as opposed to a product, although the product is crucial. What I mean is, voiceover is a business of service to others.
When we’re doing our jobs right, we are solving a real, tangible problem for people. We’re doing something for them that they cannot do for themselves. We’re helping them in a very real way.
If clients could solve the problem themselves, they would. But they can’t. Because they’re not trained professionals who do what we can do.
One way of understanding the service we provide it to look at it through the lens of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs.
Chapters: 0:00 – 0:29 Driving Amazing Customer Experiences 0:29 – 2:00 VO Is a Business of Service to Others 2:00 – 4:04 Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs 4:04 – 5:06 1. Physiological Needs 5:06 – 6:30 2. Safety Needs 6:30 – 8:33 3. Belongingness and Love 8:33 – 9:33 4. Esteem Needs 9:33 – 10:19 5. Self-Actualization 10:19 – 11:02 Links, Thanks, and Close
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What if we could really change how the P2Ps work? What if we could have a real dialogue with the people that matter, the decision makers, the policy makers, at the online casting sites? What if we could make actual recommendations directly to those people at the very top of the pay 2 plays?
It’s one thing to have an online monologue to someone in such a position, as we did to David Ciccarelli of Voices. But it’s another thing entirely to be able to ask questions of and make honest recommendations to the CEO of a major P2P platform.
As it happens, just such an opportunity is coming up. My friend and colleague, Paul Strikwerda will be leading an interview with Rolf Veldman, the CEO of Voice123 at VO Atlanta 2023.
Chapters: 0:00 – 0:37 What If… 0:37 – 1:16 Paul Strikwerda and Rolf Veldman1:16 – 1:51 I Have Some Thoughts 1:51 – 2:18 Fair and Reasonable Principles 2:18 – 4:03 The VO Agent Alliance Pledges 4:03 - 4:54 The Call To Adopt These 4 Pledges 4:54 – 5:42 Abolishing Tiered Membership 5:42 – 6:46 These Problems Are Complex 6:46 – 7:51 The State of Our Dialogue 7:51 – 8:06 How to Contribute To the Interview 8:06 – 8:39 The VOFMP, MTI Newsletter, and Close
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So I thought the first video of the new year would be a good time to lay out the voice over conference 2023 calendar for you, including the big ones like VO Atlanta but also some smaller boutique conferences like MAVO.
Now, if you’ve never been to a voiceover conference before, let’s start with the central question: Why? Why go to a voiceover conference? Why spend all the time and money, why take time out of the booth, why travel hundreds or thousands of miles? Why step out of your comfort zone and network and go through all the perceived hassle?
And the answer is this: voiceover conferences are the best opportunities available for you to build relationships in-person in the industry that can advance your career and enrich your life. Period.
Chapters: 0:00 – 1:08 Intro 1:08 – 3:32 Why Go to Conferences? 3:32 – 5:49 VOcation – Feb 9-12 Cancun 5:49 – 8:38 VO Atlanta – Mar 23-26 8:38 – 10:10 APAC – Mar 27-28 NYC 10:10 – 10:57 WoVoCon – May 4-7 Orlando 10:57 – 11:14 One Voice UK – May (Dates TBD) London 11:14 – 12:06 OneVoice USA - August (Dates TBD) Dallas 12:06 – 12:34 VO North – Shut Down – Was in September 12:34 – 13:38 MAVO – Nov 10-12 Washington, DC 13:38 – 14:37 That’s Voiceover! –December (Dates TBD) - Likely NYC 14:37 – 15:33 Wrap Up and Thanks
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In my last video, I Offended Voices.com and Here’s How, David Ciccarelli, the Founder and CEO of Voices, asked me to lay out the facts of my assertion that they put profit before talent. I laid out five facts that detail their history of disregard for transparency when it comes to fees, taking egregious cuts of project budgets, and others.
The reaction was, to say the least, just nuts. Unprecedented. Here’s just some of what you had to say…
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In my last video, My (No Gear) Voice Over Christmas Wish List, one of my wishes was this:
“I wish all of the pay-to-plays were ethical, but the chief offender here, of course, is Voices.com, but they're certainly not the only ones that put profit before talent and clients. These companies control a huge amount of work globally in the voiceover business, and it's a travesty to me that rather than seeing themselves as leaders and stewards of our industry, they couldn't give a reindeer turd about anything else other than putting profit ahead of people, clients and talent.”
The next day, I got an email from David Ciccerelli, the Founder and CEO of Voices.com, and he’s NOT happy.
Chapters: 0:00 - 0:40 My Wish 0:40 - 1:24 David Ciccerelli's Email 1:24 - 1:54 A Point I Won't Dispute 1:54 - 3:20 The Joe Paterno Story 3:20 - 5:14 The Facts 5:14 - 8:29 How Voices Can Improve 8:29 - 8:47 Talk Is Cheap 8:47 - 9:08 Thanks and Close _____________________________
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Christmas is right around the corner and of course this is the time of year voice actors get the steamy undies for all kinds of gear on their Voice Over Christmas Wish List – mics, interfaces, pop filters, cables, headphones, preamps, compressors, limiters, you name it, we as a group want it.
But I think in this season of gratitude and giving, I’m more about a different kind of VO Christmas wish list. Sure, I love new gear like the next voice actor, but what I want for voice over is not for me. It’s for everyone. Everybody who calls themselves a voice actor.
So, Santa, if you’re watching or listening, here’s my list. I’ve checked it twice. I know you know who’s been naughty and nice….
Chapters: 0:00 - 0:50 Welcome 0:50 - 2:12 Wish Number 1 2:12 - 2:35 Wish Number 2 2:35 - 3:11 Wish Number 3 3:11 - 4:12 Wish Number 4 4:12 - 5:18 Wish Number 5 5:18 - 7:25 Wish Number 6 7:25 - 8:18 Wish Number 7 8:18 - 10:39 Wish Number 8 10:39 - 11:24 The VO Freedom Master Plan and Newsletter 11:24 - 11:41 Best Wishes for the Holidays _____________________________ ▶️ Watch this video next: https://youtu.be/QL5umVin7b0
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Crisis management in voice over is crucial to the continuity of your business. I was seven months into my full-time voiceover career and I lost my biggest and best client, one of the ones that helped me make the leap to full-time voice over.
With that phone call, 50% of my income evaporated instantly. In most cases, if you’re paying attention, you can see it coming. I was and I didn’t.
Hence, I was completely freaking out.
What in the hell was I gonna do? Well, here’s what I did and it will help you if you’re ever in a similar situation. This is your VO Crisis Management Plan.
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I was in a dark place. I had been through a series of jobs for about a year each. I had largely failed at each one of them. I was a single Dad. I was paying my bills but just barely, living paycheck to paycheck.
Near the end I was working for people I didn’t respect. I didn’t believe in the company. I wasn’t enjoying any success at that job I was sure I was going to be fired in a year. I was approaching 50 and was just thoroughly sick of working for other people, sick of doing jobs I had no passion for, sick of at-work politics, sick of it all, but I had no real options. Or hope. Plan A was find another sh*tty job and do the best I could to put food on the table.
Now, just to be clear, I was not suicidal. But I was moderately depressed. I dreaded every day at work. I loved my son, but I hated my life.
But there was one bright spot and that was voiceover.
Chapters:
0:00 - 0:18 Call 988
0:18 - 1:29 A Dark Place
1:29 - 2:07 A Bright Spot
2:07 - 2:45 Could I Do This?
2:45 - 3:12 The Plan
3:12 - 4:15 Execution
4:15 - 4:42 Freedom!
4:42 - 5:46 Mental Health Improves
5:46 - 7:14 Anxiety and Treatment
7:14 - 8:06 Life Is Good
8:06 - 9:24 Why the VOFMP Exists
9:24 - 9:54 Close and Thanks
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So, you’ve decided you want to get into voice acting and learn to do voiceovers and maybe even become a professional voice actor one day. Great!
As the song says, yes, there are two paths you can go by. First, maybe you just want to make a few bucks, have some fun and maybe make voiceover a hobby. You can jump on Fiverr or Upwork and find a ton of jobs to audition for and that’s great.
But if you think you might want to go pro one day, or even if you don’t know, but want to find out, don’t go the Fiverr route. Fiverr, Upwork, and the freelancer sites can actually damage your career if you ever want to go pro.
If you want to get started on the journey to professional voice acting, it all starts with good coaching. “Coaching?!?!?” you say. “But why do I need coaching? I can talk! I do it every day!”
Here’s the hard truth…
Chapters:
0:00 – 0:42 Getting into VO
0:42 – 1:14 Why Train?
1:14 – 3:05 Performance Coaching
3:05 – 4:31 Research: Podcasts and Coaches
4:31 – 4:51 Listen, Lurk, & Linger
4:51 – 5:30 Vet the Coaches
5:30 – 6:08 What’s It Cost?
6:08 – 7:35 Getting Demo-Ready
7:35 – 8:21 Which Demos?
8:21 – 9:04 It’s About the Acting
9:04 – 9:27 The VO Freedom Master Plan
9:27 - 9:59 Thanks and Close
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Voices affiliate program, in a new all-time low, now has the unmitigated brazenness to ask you to refer clients, the ones you’ve not gotten from their platform, the ones you’ve worked so hard to earn in the first place, the ones you’ve developed relationships with, and leads you’ve yet to even develop into a profitable relationship - over to them.
So that they can now take 25-80% of the budget from those clients and have you compete with thousands of other voice actors, and all for the life-changing, wealth-building affiliate fee of up to $100 a client.
They clearly believe you’re an idiot.
Chapters:
0:00 – 0:28 The Email
0:28 – 0:59 The Pitch
0:59 – 1:55 Hold the Phone – What the WHAT?!?
1:55 – 3:06 Only an Idiot Would…
3:06 – 3:37 Let’s Dig In
3:37 – 4:11 The Ass Backward Value Prop
4:11 – 5:10 Who Wins and Loses?
5:10 – 5:52 What Will Your Clients Think?
5:52 – 6:21 Eat Your Fruit
6:21 – 7:14 Where’s the Harm?
7:14 – 7:50 What’s Good for You?
7:50 – 8:09 The Fear in Your Head
8:09 – 9:15 The Big Difference in Big Earners
9:15 – 9:46 Thanks and Close
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I am staunchly against relying on voiceover casting websites as a long-term strategy for growing your business. Note, I said relying on. If the lion’s share of your business is coming from the casting websites, you’re likely not developing your own relationships and you’re leaving your business and yourself vulnerable.
But I do believe that there are certain times and circumstances where websites for voice over work can be used strategically.
In this video, I’m going to lay out three scenarios - when and how to use the casting websites, and which ones, to your advantage.
Chapters:
0:00 - 2:18 Welcome to Using Online Casting Sites SMARTLY
2:18 - 4:56 Scenario Number 1
4:56 - 7:24 Scenario Number 2
7:24 - 9:04 Scenario Number 3
9:04 - 10:02 VO Freedom Master Plan and MTI Newsletter
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MAVO, the mid-Atlantic Voice Over conference is coming up Friday, November 11th through Sunday, November 13th, at the Westin Dulles in the Washington, D.C. area. MAVO was my first conference, and it's very special to me. And so today we're going to do a little preview of MAVO 2022, the faces you can expect to see what you can expect to hear, why MAVO is different than certainly the 800-pound gorilla conferences in our business and what makes it special.
And to tell us about all that is the chief executive president, owner and executive producer of MAVO, Val Kelly.
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Here’s my first prediction for 2023. 2023 will be your year! But only if you have a solid voice over business plan, including a voice over marketing plan. In this video, I’ll give you the three most effective steps to building a rock solid 2023 action plan for your voice over business. And at the end, I’ll reveal the real secret sauce to success in 2023 and beyond.
The old saying, “Failing to plan is planning to fail” is absolutely true. Here’s exactly how plan and crush 2023.
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Chapters:
0:00 – 0:38 Welcome to Your 2023 Action Plan
0:38 – 3:13 Step 1: Start With Why
3:13 – 5:04 Step 2: Define Your Goals
5:04 – 9:06 Step 3: Reverse Engineer Your Behaviors
9:06 – 10:58 Crush 2023 with the VO Freedom Master Plan
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There are tons of voice over websites where you can find voice over jobs for beginners, voice over work for pros, and everything in between. Everyone is trying to make money online and voice over websites have become a popular way to voice over job opportunities.
Today, I’m going to give you 5 red flags to look for on the voice over jobs websites.
Chapters:
0:00 - 0:35 Welcome to Voice Over Jobs Websites – 5 RED FLAGS!
0:35 – 2:10 1. Avoid the Freelancer Sites
2:10 – 4:26 2. Flat Rate Pricing For All Genres
4:26 – 5:52 3. “Rush Delivery Available”
5:52 - 7:27 4. Price-Based Language
7:27 - 8:38 5. Managed Services
8:38 - 9:34 BONUS: 6. Relying on Sites for the Bulk of Your Work
9:34 – 10:13 The VO Freedom Master Plan and Move Touch Inspire Newsletter
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George Addair famously said, “Everything you’ve ever wanted is on the other side of fear.” So true for voice actors. When I spoke to almost 70 voice actors, failure was by far the biggest fear we have. That one root fear permeates everything we do... fear of rejection, fear of auditioning, fear of reaching out to clients, fear of annoying people, fear of standing up for our worth, fear of pushing back on a client, fear of demanding fair rates, fear of not executing the audition spec… the list is endless.
Today we’re going to give you 8 proven methods to kill your fear of failure and rejection.
Chapters:
0:00 - 0:42 Fear and Actors
0:42 - 3:30 Desensitize
3:30 - 4:47 Reframe "Rejection"
4:47 - 5:44 Trust Your Training
5:44 - 6:43 Fear as Fuel
6:43 - 7:27 Don't Let It Define You
7:27 - 8:36 Get In The Gym
8:36 - 9:31 Build Your Community
9:31 - 10:34 Stop Comparing
10:34 - 11:14 The VOFMP and Newsletter
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It’s a cold hard fact: A Voice Over Marketing Plan Is Critical to Your Voiceover Business. Marketing for voice actors is a fraught subject. And most voice actors don’t have a voice over marketing strategy, email marketing strategy, or even any faint direction in their voice over email marketing.
Most voice over artists are petrified at worst or nauseated at best when it comes to marketing for voice actors. Today, we’re going to get you over that fear. Buckle up, Buttercup.
Chapters:
0:00 – 0:31 Introduction
0:31 - 1:34 We’re Losing Good People
1:34 – 2:18 But Why? Let’s Find Out
2:18 – 2:33 The Big Obstacle – Marketing
2:33 – 3:46 What Voice Actors Told Me
3:46 – 4:40 What We Fear Most
4:40 – 5:47 No Marketing Skills
5:47 – 7:02 Fixed vs. Growth Mindset
7:02 – 7:48 Marketing Plan Help
7:38 – 8:15 Thanks and Wrap Up
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Welcome to How To Go Full Time in Voice Over - 7 Steps. When starting a career in voice over, figuring out how to become a voice over artist and make voice over a full time career can be daunting. Going full time in voiceover isn’t easy. Today, we’re going to talk about what it takes to go full time in the voiceover business, including voice over training, voice over marketing tips, voice over coaching and more. I’m Paul Schmidt, a voice actor, a VO marketing pro, and voice over business coach, and I’m glad you’re here.
Chapters:
0:00 – 0:41 Welcome to How To Go Full Time in Voice Over
0:41 – 1:18 The Basics Are In Place
1:18 – 2:02 Number 1: $$$$$ In The Bank
2:02 – 2:39 Number 2: A History of Booked Work
2:39 – 3:53 Number 3: “100” Good Clients
3:53 – 5:14 Number 4: Have A Backup Plan
5:14 – 6:35 Number 5: Grit, Resilience, and Resourcefulness
6:35 – 7:03 Number 6: Wearing All The Hats
7:03 – 7:56 Number 7: A Marketing Plan
7:56 – 8:17 The VO Freedom Master Plan
8:17 – 8:36 Other Helpful Links
8:36 – 8:58 Help Me Help Other Voice Actors
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When it comes to Fiverr and Voices.com, and Upwork, there’s one WORST thing you can do to make money online doing voice over work. Today we’ll discuss that on Fiverr vs. Voices.com, voice over freelance sites in general, how successful voice over professionals find voice over jobs online, how they make money online, and how professional voice talent generate voice over job opportunities and create voiceover work.
Chapters:
0:00 - 0:24 Welcome to The WORST Thing You Can Do on Fiverr and Voices.com
0:24 - 0:43 VO Is Changing Rapidly
0:43 - 1:16 The Race To The Bottom and Easy Money
1:16 - 1:42 Looking for Work Can Be Overwhelming
1:42 - 2:10 Here's My BEST Advice
2:10 - 3:12 The Voices.com Announcement
3:12 - 3:45 A New LOW for Voices.com - Sound Familiar?
3:45 - 4:24 Where's All That "Work" Going?
4:24 - 4:45 Easy Street Is About To Close
4:45 - 5:13 Two Steps To Future Proof Your VO Business - Step 1
5:13 - 5:33 Step Two - Take Finding Work Into Your Own Hands
5:33 - 5:59 The VO Freedom Master Plan
5:59 - 6:19 Thanks for Watching and for Your Support
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Welcome to 5 Career Killers EVERY Voice Actor Should Know About. Today we’re going to warn you about 5 ways to damage your voice acting career, things that can truly hurt your voice over career and give you a negative reputation. And stick around because we’ll also give you best practices to help build a positive reputation in the voiceover industry, build your career, and enrich your life.
Chapters:
0:00 - 0:50 Welcome to 5 Career Killers EVERY Voice Actor Should Know
0:50 - 1:01 The Five Career Killers
1:01 - 1:50 Disrespecting Anyone
1:50 - 2:23 A Lack of Proper Training
2:23 - 3:26 Making Your Own Demos
3:26 - 4:07 Working on Fiverr or Upwork
4:07 - 4:55 Not Marketing or Undermarketing Your Services
4:55 - 5:08 The Five Best Practices
5:08 - 6:00 Do Your Research
6:00 - 7:04 Building Relationships in the VO Community
7:04 - 8:14 Get Proper Training
8:14 - 9:13 Invest in Proper Professional Demos
9:13 - 9:52 Learn to Market Your Voiceover Services
9:52 - 10:14 The VO Freedom Master Plan and Move Touch Inspire Newsletter
10:14 - 10:34 Help Us Spread the Word, Thanks, and Seeya Back Here Soon
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When it comes to voice over rates, one of the biggest questions is, "why negotiate rates"? Negotiating voice over rates is tricky because most new voice actors don't know how to negotiate proper voiceover rates.
The first question is, why is it so hard for voice actors to set proper pricing, and I think there are two reasons for this.
Chapters:
0:00 – 0:34 Welcome to WHY Negotiate Voice Over Rates
0:34 - 1:50 Why Is It So Difficult to Set Proper Rates?
1:50 - 2:51 Why Standard Rates Are So Important
2:51 - 3:34 Standard Rates = Confidence
3:34 - 5:01 Why Negotiate? Why Not?
5:01 - 5:27 Handling Price-Driven Prospects
5:27 - 5:44 When It Makes Sense To Negotiate
5:44 - 6:15 Don't Work on a "Promise"
6:15 - 6:50 Should I Give Discounts to Charities?
6:50 - 7:11 The WORST Reason To Discount Pricing
7:11 - 7:43 Where to Learn More About Rates and Negotiation
7:43 - 8:02 Outro and Thank You!
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Hi and welcome back and welcome to the three hardest truths about voiceover agents. And stick around because at the end I'm going to give you a bonus truth. You're not going to want to miss. To start, one of the biggest questions for many voice actors in the early years is, “How do I even know when I'm ready for an agent?”
Chapters:
0:00 – 0:17 Welcome to The 3 Hardest Truths About Voice Over Agents
0:17 – 1:17 Thinking Like An Agent
1:17 – 3:32 Hard Truth About Voice Over Agents #1
3:32 – 4:09 Hard Truth About Voice Over Agents #2
4:09 – 5:04 Hard Truth About Voice Over Agents #3
5:04 – 6:27 A Bonus Truth - #4
6:27 – 6:54 The VO Freedom Master Plan and Move Touch Inspire Newsletter
6:54 – 7:08 Wrap Up
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Welcome to How I Booked $35K of Voice Over Work in 1 week. Is there money in voice overs? If your goal is to get paid for voice overs after you open a voice over business, this is one example of what’s possible.
Disclaimer: While this series of events is absolutely true, it is not typical or even likely. Building a thriving voice over business takes months and years and a massive amount of focused action. Any coach or talent who says or implies otherwise is lying to you.
Chapters:
00:00 – 00:10 Disclaimer
00:10 – 00:53 Welcome to How I Made $35k in VO in 1 Week
00:53 – 01:46 Developing The Plan
01:46 – 02:30 Doing the Work
02:30 – 02:58 Some Initial Success
06:51 – 08:30 Lessons and Takeaways for You
08:30 – 09:17 It Was GREAT. Until It Wasn’t.
09:17 – 09:31 Links
09:31 – 09:48 Thanks For Your Support!
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Welcome to How To Avoid BAD Voice Over Rates, deal with aggressive voice over job listings, how to negotiate voice over rates and when and why in-perpetuity is bad for voice actors.
When you’re in the first few years of your voice over careers, rates and negotiation tend to be a big black box. Why do we negotiate? Why negotiate voice over rates? How do we spot aggressive voice over job listings on the voice over job boards and voice over websites? How do we avoid bad voice over jobs and avoid bad deals?
00:00 – 0:27 Welcome to How To Avoid BAD Voice Over Rates
00:27 – 0:48 Rates Are a Black Box for Newer Voice Actors
00:48 – 1:37 A Question from Andrew Latheron of Singapore
01:37 – 2:17 How Not to Get Bullied into a Bad Deal
02:17 – 3:17 How To Spot and Avoid Bad Deals – Budget and Usage
03:17 – 4:51 In Perpetuity – When and Why It’s Bad for Voice Actors
04:51 – 6:17 Why Are Paid Ads Not Licensed in Perpetuity?
06:17 – 6:36 All Media Buyouts and Such Garbage
06:36 – 6:50 The Move Touch Inspire Newsletter for Voice Actors
06:50 - 7:03 Conclusion
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This is my vision for what the voice over business should be. I have a vision for voice over and why this channel exits. Many think that there are voice over gate keepers or wonder is voice over too competitive. Is voice over rigged?
In this video, I’ll lay out in my view what voice over should be, what the voice over business ought to be, why voice over is important, a vision for voice over, why this channel exists, why i started this channel, and why I'm a professional voice actor.
I believe that voiceover should be a meritocracy. I believe that if you invest time and money and effort into training, if you work on your skills every day, if you're driven and you're passionate and you're talented, then you should be able to make a comfortable living in this business as I have. I believe that anybody can learn the basics of marketing and that it's crucial to have a system and a plan and a process and tools to grow relationships at-scale that lead to consistent booking revenue and income.
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Welcome to How NOT To Use Linkedin To Find Voice Over Work. When it comes to LinkedIn for voice artists, how not to use LinkedIn is important. These are the best LinkedIn tips for voice over when it comes to how to find voice acting clients.
Now you've got a robust list of targeted leads.
Congratulations! Great job. And, yes, you do have to reach out to them. And this is where most voice actors will take the next seemingly logical step and reach out to those folks with a connection request manually and painstakingly, one by one, on LinkedIn. That's where you're doing it wrong. You could reach out to connect with leads on LinkedIn.
And yes, there is some usefulness in that. But not everyone is active on LinkedIn. At the time of this video, LinkedIn user statistics show 722 million active users, but only 310 million, or about 43% use the platform even on a monthly basis. And only 40% of those, about 124 million people worldwide use the platform on a daily basis.
Only about one in six people on average are active daily LinkedIn users. And finally, you can only request up to 100 connections per week. Up until 2021, it was 100 per day, now it's 100 per week. So while connecting on LinkedIn does provide a touchpoint, it's not a timely and reliable way to consistently get in front of likely decision-makers who will hire voice actors.
And when it comes to getting in front of your prospects, consistency is key.
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Today, we’re talking about the 3 biggest voice over website design errors in the business. Specifically, the most common website strategy errors most actors make when building a voice over website. We’ll also show you some voice over website best practices you can use when creating your own voice over website, so that you avoid these website design mistakes.
As solopreneurs, voice actors are often put in a no-win position, faced with having to oversee their website design, or do it themselves, and yet most have no experience or expertise in designing a website.
The easy answer is to turn the task over to a reputable website designer. Most often, though, any given website designer/developer, no matter how accomplished, will not understand the voice-over business.
Having a website that looks great doesn’t mean that it’s optimized for your business and will convert visitors to clients.
Whether you DIY your site or are working with a designer, there are two main principles that will serve as your guideposts for a site that will look and perform like it should.
As a former website designer, developer, and digital marketer, I have a huge advantage in the voice over business when it comes to my voice over website.
In 2020, my site, PaulSchmidtVoice.com was nominated for a SOVAS Award as Best Voice Over Website – English or Spanish. I didn’t win (the competition was stout), but the nomination speaks to the fact that my design strategies are solid.
That, and my site gets me a ton of business.
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Here are the Top 3 Worst Sites For Voice Over Work, a list of the 3 worst websites to find voice over jobs, including the worst websites for your voice over career, the worst free sites to find voice acting work. I’m Paul Schmidt, a voice actor and voice over business coach. No one really starts out looking for the worst places to find voice over work, but if you’re looking for the best places online to find voice acting gigs, it’s useful to also know the voice over websites to avoid. In this video, we’ll share the worst websites for your voice over career and most importantly why they can be sketchy. Article: Why I Don’t Worry About Fiverr Anymore https://globalvoiceacademy.com/why-i-... SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/PaulSchmidt... The Move Touch Inspire Newsletter for Voice Actors: https://paulschmidtpro.com/newsletter The Pro Blog: https://paulschmidtpro.com/blog The VO Freedom Master Plan: http://vofreedommasterplan.com Say Hi on Social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paulschmidtvo/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulschmi... My voice over website: https://paulschmidtvoice.com
Today we’re talking about the top 3 ways to fail in voice over. I’ll give you the common ways to fail in the voice over business, the biggest marketing mistakes in voice over, and the top 3 things to avoid in the voice-over business. And stick around, because I'm going to give you the two reasons why most voice actors make these three most common mistakes.
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Do I need a logo for my voice over business? Newer voice actors often ask about a logo for my voice over business. Is there any value in a voice acting logo? Is a logo necessary for voice acting? Is there a difference between a logo for voice over and voice acting branding?
There seems to be a lot of confusion over voice over branding, voice over logo design, the distinction between a logo and brand identity for voice over.
I’m Paul Schmidt, a voice actor and voice over business coach and in this video, we’ll answer all of your questions about a logo and branding for voice actors.
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The number 1 threat killing your voice over business is not AI in voice over, online voice over casting, are the voice over algorithms stacked against me, how many voice actors are there, or a saturated voiceover market. Take ownership of what you can control. Get better at voice over and market your voice over business proactively. Don’t rely on the pay-to-plays. Don’t rely on your agents or representation. Be your own best agent.
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Today, we're going to talk about How to Handle Low Voice Over Budgets and how to handle low budget voice over projects from low-budget voice over clients when they come in. low budget clients and low ball rates happen all the time. If you're getting sufficient opportunities you're going to get some of these and it would behoove you to know how to handle them.
I'm going to give you a couple of low-budget voice over case studies today of what a low-budget voice over project looks like when it comes in the door, and how to handle broadcast rights in perpetuity, all media buyouts, perpetual rights, radio buyouts, ott tv usage, voice over tv broadcast rights, tv broadcast rights, voice over all media buyouts, voice over radio buyouts, converting low budget clients, and so on.
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If you’re a hobbyist or amateur and just do voice over for fun and maybe a few extra bucks here and there, I support you, so if you’re curious about how working pros conduct the business and marketing side of voiceover, welcome. This channel is not for you if you think success is sitting on Fiverr or Upwork and working for scraps. This channel is not for you if you’re untrained and don’t plan on getting trained. This channel is not for you if you have no intention of going pro or treating voice over like a business. I’m your host, Paul Schmidt, a voice actor and the creator of the VO Freedom Master Plan, the voice over industry’s premier voice over marketing and business training course which focuses exclusively on growing your voice acting business, revenue, and profit. I’ve been a voice actor since 1998, I’ve been full-time for the last several years, and for just as long I’ve had this suspicion that we’re losing good people in this business. Not because they’re not trained, not because they’re not talented, and not because they’re not passionate about voiceover, but because it’s just too damn hard to find the work. I believe that voiceover should be a meritocracy. That if you’ve trained well, are talented, and are driven to do the work, then you should be able to find work in voiceover and support yourself and your family comfortably. You’ll also find helpful information along the way including my free Move Touch Inspire newsletter for voice actors at PaulSchmidtPro.com/newsletter SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/PaulSchmidtPro?sub_confirmation=1 The Move Touch Inspire Newsletter for Voice Actors: https://paulschmidtpro.com/newsletter The Pro Blog: https://paulschmidtpro.com/blog The VO Freedom Master Plan: https://vofreedommasterplan.com Say Hi on Social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paulschmidtvo/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulschmidtvo/ My voiceover website: https://paulschmidtvoice.com