The VO Pro Blog

The VO Pro Blog is your go-to resource for voice actors who are done winging it.

We serve up real-world strategies for growing a profitable voiceover business—without relying on casting sites or waiting for someone to “discover” you.

Whether you’re just starting out or scaling up, this blog delivers actionable insights on voice over marketing, how to get voice over clients, building direct relationships with buyers, pricing your work, professional development, personal growth, and navigating the modern voiceover industry like a pro.

From email outreach scripts to mindset reframes, we go beyond fluff and give you practical tools that actually move the needle.

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"The Cheapest Guy In Town"

When I was a kid growing up in Baltimore, we had a chain of electronics and appliances stores called Luskin's. Jack Luskin was the seemingly affable company spokesperson and made himself known as "The Cheapest Guy in Town."

businessPaul SchmidtAugust 10, 2018price, ratesComment

Drama and Setting Expectations

As Seth Godin said recently, there are two ways to solve a problem and provide a service, either with or without drama.

If you’re setting and managing proper, realistic expectations, then why are you on a constant diet of crisis management?

businessPaul SchmidtJuly 24, 2018project management, customer serviceComment

What Drives You

About a decade ago, I was interviewing for a job, and the CEO of the company asked me a question, "What drives you?"

business, about us, familyPaul SchmidtJuly 18, 2018motivationComment