VO Pro: The Business of Voice Over and Voice Acting

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Voiceover Business Strategies That Work The VO Pro Podcast is the go-to show for voice actors who want to grow their voiceover business without relying on casting sites or waiting for agents to hand them work. Hosted by voice actor and business coach Paul Schmidt, this podcast delivers no-fluff, tactical advice on how to market your voiceover services, attract high-quality clients, and build a profitable VO business in a world of AI-generated voices and shifting industry standards. You’ll learn practical voiceover marketing tips, how to master direct marketing for voice actors, build a solid client base, and use tools like email outreach, SEO, and strategic positioning to stand out. We cover how to price your work, optimize your VO website, and navigate topics like AI and voiceover with clarity and confidence. Each week, we bring you insights and strategies from Paul, and interviews with working voice actors, coaches, casting directors, and experts who understand the business of voiceover from the inside out. If you're a freelance voice actor looking to take control of your career and actually get booked, this is the podcast for you. Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Pandora, Audible, Amazon Music, iHeart Radio, SoundCloud, Deezer, Podcast Addict, Castbox, and RSS, and wherever you get your podcasts. You’ll also find helpful information including my free Move Touch Inspire newsletter for voice actors at https://VOPro.pro/mti SUBSCRIBE on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/vopro-pro?sub_confirmation=1 The Pro Blog: https://vopro.pro/blog The VO Freedom Master Plan: https://vofreedommasterplan.com Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/vofreedom

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September 3, 2026Episode 19612 min

There's No Winning The Blame Game

Are you stuck blaming the industry, AI, or luck for your stalled VO career? It’s time for real change. Discover why blame is secretly draining your power and stopping your voice over dreams before they start. In this actionable guide, you’ll shift from feeling powerless to taking smart, strategic control without toxic positivity. Uncover the mindset and tactics top pros use to bypass obstacles and finally move from stuck to unstoppable. The Voice Actor’s First 50 Contacts Swipe File: https://welcome.vopro.pro/first-50-co... #voiceover #VOPro #voiceacting #careeradvice #mindset #entrepreneurs #selfsabotage #accountability Links: (When possible, I use affiliate links and may earn a commission. See disclosure below.) ▶️ Subscribe: https://vopro.pro/youtube 🎗️ Support: https://vopro.pro/support 🆓 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. Send us Fan Mail Support the show

August 27, 2026Episode 19520 min

Why Voice Actors Quit BEFORE Things Start Working

Most voice actors quit right before real success. Don’t let it happen to you. Here’s how to win. Discover why talented voice actors walk away just before their careers take off and how you can avoid being another almost-made-it story. This video exposes the hidden killers of VO dreams: impatience, burnout, and the myth of overnight success. Learn how to build lasting momentum, outlast the messy middle, and become the exception. 5-Day Mindset Reset Email Mini-Course: https://welcome.vopro.pro/5-day-minds... #VoiceActing #VoiceOverTips #VOBusiness #VOPro #VoiceActorSuccess #DontQuit #VoiceOverTraining Links: (When possible, I use affiliate links and may earn a commission. See disclosure below.) ▶️ Subscribe: https://vopro.pro/youtube 🎗️ Support: https://vopro.pro/support 🆓 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. Send us Fan Mail Support the show

August 20, 2026Episode 19417 min

Positioning Problems in Voice Over Marketing

Struggling to explain what you do as a voice actor? Unlock your brand & land more gigs! This video reveals why most voice actors fail at describing their work, how brand clarity unlocks full-time bookings, and the best messaging tips from real industry experiences. You'll discover actionable steps to stand out, get remembered, and actually get hired. 🎁 THE VOICE ACTOR'S GUIDE TO POSITIONING AGAINST AI: https://welcome.vopro.pro/ai-positioning-guide #VoiceActor #VoiceOver #Branding #VOPro #NicheMarketing #FreelanceVoice #VoiceOverTips Links: (When possible, I use affiliate links and may earn a commission. See disclosure below.) ▶️ Subscribe: https://vopro.pro/youtube 🎗️ Support: https://vopro.pro/support 🆓 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. Send us Fan Mail Support the show

August 13, 2026Episode 19315 min

The Most Ignored Skill in VO Marketing

Are invisible skills holding back your VO career? Discover what really lands voice actors consistent gigs! Unlock the true secrets to steady bookings, not just better vocal technique. In this video, we reveal the off-mic skills that transform part-timers into full-time voice over professionals: communication, consistency, professionalism, relationships, organization, resilience, and systems. Packed with real stories, quick wins, and proven strategies you can start using today. Get The 7-Day VO Outreach Roadmap FREE: https://welcome.vopro.pro/7-day-outreach-challenge-roadmap Start your full VO journey: https://vopro.pro/vopro Links: (When possible, I use affiliate links and may earn a commission. See disclosure below.) ▶️ Subscribe: https://vopro.pro/youtube 🎗️ Support: https://vopro.pro/support 🆓 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. Send us Fan Mail Support the show

July 16, 2026Episode 19227 min

What Casting Directors REALLY Want, with Adria Tennor

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 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. Send us Fan Mail Support the show

June 18, 2026Episode 19112 min

The Hidden Problem With LinkedIn Marketing for Voice Actors

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 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. Send us Fan Mail Support the show

June 4, 2026Episode 19011 min

Why Confidence Alone Doesn’t Build a Voice Over Business

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. Send us Fan Mail Support the show

May 21, 2026Episode 18910 min

Talent vs. Business Skill in Voice Over

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. Send us Fan Mail Support the show

May 14, 2026Episode 18828 min

The Truth About Audiobook Narration in 2026, with Elise Arsenault

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. Send us Fan Mail Support the show

May 7, 2026Episode 18716 min

Why Your Website Sucks: 10 Most EMBARRASSING VO Website Gaffes

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 Send us Fan Mail Support the show

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