VO Pro: The Business of Voice Over and Voice Acting

Afraid of AI? You’re Missing a MUCH Bigger Threat.

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 [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 [https://vopro.pro/youtube] 🆓 Free Voice Actor Resources: https://vopro.pro/freesources [https://vopro.pro/freesources] 📈 Work with Me: https://vopro.pro/workwithme [https://vopro.pro/workwithme] 🎧 The VO Pro Podcast: https://vopro.pro/podcast [https://vopro.pro/podcast] 🪜 7 Steps to Starting and Developing a Career in Voiceover: https://vopro.pro/7steps [https://vopro.pro/7steps] 📭 Move Touch Inspire Newsletter for Voice Actors and Creative Pros: https://vopro.pro/mti [https://vopro.pro/mti] 🖥️ Facebook: https://vopro.pro/facebook [https://vopro.pro/facebook] 🛒 The VO Pro Shop: https://vopro.pro/shop [https://vopro.pro/shop] 🎙️ My voice over website: https://paulschmidtvoice.com [https://paulschmidtvoice.com] Tools and Tech: 💲 Solopreneur and small business accounting: https://vopro.pro/quickbooks [https://vopro.pro/quickbooks] (Get 50% off) 💻  Device and fraud protection: Norton Small Business: https://vopro.pro/norton [https://vopro.pro/norton] 📑  Create beautiful resources, e-books, and presentations like mine in minutes: https://vopro.pro/typeset [https://vopro.pro/typeset] 📘 Recommended Book List with Links: https://vopro.pro/booklist [https://vopro.pro/booklist] ⚙️ Tools I Use with Links: https://vopro.pro/gearlist [https://vopro.pro/gearlist] 🎯 Lead generation and targeting: Apollo.io: https://vopro.pro/apollo [https://vopro.pro/apollo] 🛒 The world's best checkout cart: SamCart: https://vopro.pro/samcart [https://vopro.pro/samcart] 🌳 Way Better than Linktree: https://vopro.pro/pillar [https://vopro.pro/pillar] 🖊️ The best social media publisher I've found: https://vopro.pro/publer [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 [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2471200/fan_mail/new] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2471200/support]

BONUS EP: This New VO Conference Is Doing Everything DIFFERENTLY

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 [https://vosummitpnw.com] 👉 Jessica Matheson Books: https://jessicamathison.com [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 [https://vopro.pro/youtube] 🆓 Free Voice Actor Resources: https://vopro.pro/freesources [https://vopro.pro/freesources] 📈 Work with Me: https://vopro.pro/workwithme [https://vopro.pro/workwithme] 🎧 The VO Pro Podcast: https://vopro.pro/podcast [https://vopro.pro/podcast] 🪜 7 Steps to Starting and Developing a Career in Voiceover: https://vopro.pro/7steps [https://vopro.pro/7steps] 📭 Move Touch Inspire Newsletter for Voice Actors and Creative Pros: https://vopro.pro/mti [https://vopro.pro/mti] 🖥️ Facebook: https://vopro.pro/facebook [https://vopro.pro/facebook] 🛒 The VO Pro Shop: https://vopro.pro/shop [https://vopro.pro/shop] 🎙️ My voice over website: https://paulschmidtvoice.com [https://paulschmidtvoice.com] Tools and Tech: 💲 Solopreneur and small business accounting: https://vopro.pro/quickbooks [https://vopro.pro/quickbooks] (Get 50% off) 💻  Device and fraud protection: Norton Small Business: https://vopro.pro/norton [https://vopro.pro/norton] 📑  Create beautiful resources, e-books, and presentations like mine in minutes: https://vopro.pro/typeset [https://vopro.pro/typeset] 📘 Recommended Book List with Links: https://vopro.pro/booklist [https://vopro.pro/booklist] ⚙️ Tools I Use with Links: https://vopro.pro/gearlist [https://vopro.pro/gearlist] 🎯 Lead generation and targeting: Apollo.io: https://vopro.pro/apollo [https://vopro.pro/apollo] 🛒 The world's best checkout cart: SamCart: https://vopro.pro/samcart [https://vopro.pro/samcart] 🌳 Way Better than Linktree: https://vopro.pro/pillar [https://vopro.pro/pillar] 🖊️ The best social media publisher I've found: https://vopro.pro/publer [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. Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2471200/fan_mail/new] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2471200/support]

How Your P2P Profile Is CHOKING Your VO Career

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 [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 [https://vopro.pro/youtube] 🆓 Free Voice Actor Resources: https://vopro.pro/freesources [https://vopro.pro/freesources] 📈 Work with Me: https://vopro.pro/workwithme [https://vopro.pro/workwithme] 🎧 The VO Pro Podcast: https://vopro.pro/podcast [https://vopro.pro/podcast] 🪜 7 Steps to Starting and Developing a Career in Voiceover: https://vopro.pro/7steps [https://vopro.pro/7steps] 📭 Move Touch Inspire Newsletter for Voice Actors and Creative Pros: https://vopro.pro/mti [https://vopro.pro/mti] 🖥️ Facebook: https://vopro.pro/facebook [https://vopro.pro/facebook] 🛒 The VO Pro Shop: https://vopro.pro/shop [https://vopro.pro/shop] 🎙️ My voice over website: https://paulschmidtvoice.com [https://paulschmidtvoice.com] Tools and Tech: 💲 Solopreneur and small business accounting: https://vopro.pro/quickbooks [https://vopro.pro/quickbooks] (Get 50% off) 💻  Device and fraud protection: Norton Small Business: https://vopro.pro/norton [https://vopro.pro/norton] 📑  Create beautiful resources, e-books, and presentations like mine in minutes: https://vopro.pro/typeset [https://vopro.pro/typeset] 📘 Recommended Book List with Links: https://vopro.pro/booklist [https://vopro.pro/booklist] ⚙️ Tools I Use with Links: https://vopro.pro/gearlist [https://vopro.pro/gearlist] 🎯 Lead generation and targeting: Apollo.io: https://vopro.pro/apollo [https://vopro.pro/apollo] 🛒 The world's best checkout cart: SamCart: https://vopro.pro/samcart [https://vopro.pro/samcart] 🌳 Way Better than Linktree: https://vopro.pro/pillar [https://vopro.pro/pillar] 🖊️ The best social media publisher I've found: https://vopro.pro/publer [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 beaut Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2471200/fan_mail/new] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2471200/support]

Local VO Work vs P2P Online Casting Sites: Which Is BETTER?

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. 🎁 Grab the free 21 Local Client Niches Cheat Sheet™: https://welcome.vopro.pro/local-niches-cheat-sheet [https://welcome.vopro.pro/local-niches-cheat-sheet] VO Local™: https://vopro.pro/volocal [https://vopro.pro/volocal] VO Client Connect Plus™: https://vopro.pro/clientconnectplus [https://vopro.pro/clientconnectplus] Learn more & level up at VO Pro: https://vopro.pro/vopro [https://vopro.pro/vopro] #VoiceOverTips #VOPro #VoiceActorSuccess #LocalClients #VoiceOverMarketing #P2PMyth #FreelanceVoice #VOgoldmine #FindClients #BookMoreVO Links: (When possible, I use affiliate links and may earn a commission. See disclosure below.) ▶️ Subscribe: https://vopro.pro/youtube [https://vopro.pro/youtube] 🆓 Free Voice Actor Resources: https://vopro.pro/freesources [https://vopro.pro/freesources] 📈 Work with Me: https://vopro.pro/workwithme [https://vopro.pro/workwithme] 🎧 The VO Pro Podcast: https://vopro.pro/podcast [https://vopro.pro/podcast] 🪜 7 Steps to Starting and Developing a Career in Voiceover: https://vopro.pro/7steps [https://vopro.pro/7steps] 📭 Move Touch Inspire Newsletter for Voice Actors and Creative Pros: https://vopro.pro/mti [https://vopro.pro/mti] 🖥️ Facebook: https://vopro.pro/facebook [https://vopro.pro/facebook] 🛒 The VO Pro Shop: https://vopro.pro/shop [https://vopro.pro/shop] 🎙️ My voice over website: https://paulschmidtvoice.com [https://paulschmidtvoice.com] Tools and Tech: 💲 Solopreneur and small business accounting: https://vopro.pro/quickbooks [https://vopro.pro/quickbooks] (Get 50% off) 💻  Device and fraud protection: Norton Small Business: https://vopro.pro/norton [https://vopro.pro/norton] 📑  Create beautiful resources, e-books, and presentations like mine in minutes: https://vopro.pro/typeset [https://vopro.pro/typeset] 📘 Recommended Book List with Links: https://vopro.pro/booklist [https://vopro.pro/booklist] ⚙️ Tools I Use with Links: https://vopro.pro/gearlist [https://vopro.pro/gearlist] 🎯 Lead generation and targeting: Apollo.io: https://vopro.pro/apollo [https://vopro.pro/apollo] 🛒 The world's best checkout cart: SamCart: https://vopro.pro/samcart [https://vopro.pro/samcart] 🌳 Way Better than Linktree: https://vopro.pro/pillar [https://vopro.pro/pillar] 🖊️ The best social media publisher I've found: https://vopro.pro/publer [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 Mast Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2471200/fan_mail/new] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2471200/support]

Why Your Gmail Address Is KILLING ☠️ Your Credibility

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. Grab the free guide, The $50 Fix That Stops Clients From Ignoring You: https://welcome.vopro.pro/50-dollar-fix [https://welcome.vopro.pro/50-dollar-fix] Explore VO Pro: https://vopro.pro/vopro [https://vopro.pro/vopro] #VoiceOverTips #VOPro #VoiceActor #Branding #CareerGrowth #FreelanceLife Links: (When possible, I use affiliate links and may earn a commission. See disclosure below.) ▶️ Subscribe: https://vopro.pro/youtube [https://vopro.pro/youtube] 🆓 Free Voice Actor Resources: https://vopro.pro/freesources [https://vopro.pro/freesources] 📈 Work with Me: https://vopro.pro/workwithme [https://vopro.pro/workwithme] 🎧 The VO Pro Podcast: https://vopro.pro/podcast [https://vopro.pro/podcast] 🪜 7 Steps to Starting and Developing a Career in Voiceover: https://vopro.pro/7steps [https://vopro.pro/7steps] 📭 Move Touch Inspire Newsletter for Voice Actors and Creative Pros: https://vopro.pro/mti [https://vopro.pro/mti] 🖥️ Facebook: https://vopro.pro/facebook [https://vopro.pro/facebook] 🛒 The VO Pro Shop: https://vopro.pro/shop [https://vopro.pro/shop] 🎙️ My voice over website: https://paulschmidtvoice.com [https://paulschmidtvoice.com] Tools and Tech: 💲 Solopreneur and small business accounting: https://vopro.pro/quickbooks [https://vopro.pro/quickbooks] (Get 50% off) 💻  Device and fraud protection: Norton Small Business: https://vopro.pro/norton [https://vopro.pro/norton] 📑  Create beautiful resources, e-books, and presentations like mine in minutes: https://vopro.pro/typeset [https://vopro.pro/typeset] 📘 Recommended Book List with Links: https://vopro.pro/booklist [https://vopro.pro/booklist] ⚙️ Tools I Use with Links: https://vopro.pro/gearlist [https://vopro.pro/gearlist] 🎯 Lead generation and targeting: Apollo.io: https://vopro.pro/apollo [https://vopro.pro/apollo] 🛒 The world's best checkout cart: SamCart: https://vopro.pro/samcart [https://vopro.pro/samcart] 🌳 Way Better than Linktree: https://vopro.pro/pillar [https://vopro.pro/pillar] 🖊️ The best social media publisher I've found: https://vopro.pro/publer [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 Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2471200/fan_mail/new] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2471200/support]