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.

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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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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.

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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 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!

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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 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.
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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

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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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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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 t

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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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