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VO Pro: The Business of Voiceover and Voice ActingHow to Handle REJECTION đ as a New Voice ActorRejection SUCKS! But itâs 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. Youâll leave with actionable mindset tools and access to a support community that turns no into your superpower.VO Pro: https://vopro.proMindset Mastery Training: https://vopro.pro/mindset#VoiceOver #Audi...
2026-02-1912 min
VO Pro: The Business of Voiceover and Voice Acting5 Myths About Local Voice Over Jobs and What Actually WorksThink 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, youâll learn why everything youâve 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-toolkitWant...
2026-02-1213 min
VO Pro: The Business of Voiceover and Voice Acting8 Ways To Find Local Voice Over Jobs for BeginnersUnlock 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 youâre just getting started.Say goodbye to endless online auditions and learn actionable strategies to build a thriving VO career in your own community.Get your FREE Local Gig Kickstart Toolkit: https://welcome.vopro.pro/local-gig-kickstart-toolkitWant the complete crash course on booking local work? https://vopro.pro/volocal#voiceover #voiceacting #localgigs #VOPro #careeradvice #actorlife #auditiontipsLinks: (When po...
2026-02-0514 min
VO Pro: The Business of Voiceover and Voice Acting9 Ways You Get in Your Own Way & How To Fix itStop 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 âsomedayâ into consistent bookings? Get straightforward, actionable strategies now.đ Grab the FREE 5-Day Mindset Reset Mini-Course: https://welcome.vopro.pro/5-day-mindset-reset-course#VoiceOverBusiness #VoiceActorTips #MindsetReset #FullTim...
2026-01-2911 min
VO Pro: The Business of Voiceover and Voice ActingHow To Run Your VO Business: A Strategic FrameworkUnlock 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.Weâll 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!đ Register now for Strategy To Stratosphere: https://strat2strat.com and get an additional $50 off w...
2026-01-0812 min
VO Pro: The Business of Voiceover and Voice ActingSkip THIS and You'll DESTROY 2026 Before It StartsDiscover the pro moves that create full-time voiceover success fast. Miss them, and you're doomed to set yourself adrift in 2026.If youâre 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: âThe 7 Deadly Sins of Annual Planning.â Cut the guesswork, build strategic systems, and turn January into your secret weapon for 2026.đ Register now for Strategy To Stratosphere 2026: https://strat2strat.com...
2025-12-1113 min
VO Pro: The Business of Voiceover and Voice ActingFrom Zero to Launch: Your 90 Day Creator Starter PlanReady to break the myths and launch your creative business, even as a part-time voice actor? In this video, weâll 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, youâll get actionable advice to go from zero to thriving. Forget industry gatekeepers; this is your comeback story.The Big Book of VO Client Avatars: https://vopro.pro/bigbookđ Join VO Pro: https://vopro.pro
2025-12-0413 min
VO Pro: The Business of Voiceover and Voice ActingThe REAL Way to Get VO Clients from Social MediaStop 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 postinâ 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!đ 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-mistakesđ€ Get unstuck! Book a Strategy Call with me...
2025-11-2011 min
VO Pro: The Business of Voiceover and Voice ActingThe Straight TRUTH About Voice Over Rates for BeginnersStill 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 "exposureâ 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 Worksheetâą https://welcome.vopro.pro/hidden-costs-worksheet50% off with code NEWPRO50:...
2025-11-1311 min
VO Pro: The Business of Voiceover and Voice ActingBONUS EPISODE! Is Your Demo KILLING Bookings? Rob Bee Has ThoughtsIs 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:â
Why most voiceover demos donât convertâ
When to invest (and when not to)â
Common mistakes voice actors makeâ
What producers and clients really listen forâ
How to approach your demo like a business move, not an art projectWhether youâre just starting out or thinking about a demo ref...
2025-11-1027 min
How Do You Say That?!Paul Schmidt: The one with the Unnecessary Air QuotesIn ep 146 of âHow Do You Say That?!â sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Paul Schmidt joins Sam and Mark to talk about naked comedy, dream kitchens, and salesy promos! We ask - are air quotes a good thing or completely unnecessary? Do men still sell to women and women to men - or is that just stereotypical 20th Century thinking? Are promos in the US still about the Moster Truck read? And how do you measure oomph against volume in a promo read?Our VO question this week is all about the one killer marketing thing you need...
2025-11-0734 min
VO Pro: The Business of Voiceover and Voice ActingClient Outreach for Creative Pros: Why Your Cold Emails SUCKMost creative careers die in the DMs, not because of bad talent, but bad communication. If youâre 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 isnât sleazy, itâs essential. Youâll 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-guideGVAA Rate Guide: https://globalvoiceacademy.com/gvaa-rate-guide-2/Get The Big...
2025-11-0612 min
The Voiceover Social81: Running a Voiceover Business with Paul SchmidtJoin us for a conversation with Paul Schmidt, who's been a successful USA-based voice actor for over 25 years and has been working full-time for several of those. But Paul isn't just behind the mic - he's also a voiceover business coach, community builder, and the creator of the VO Freedom Master Plan and the VO Pro Community.We first met Paul at One Voice Dallas, where Helen nearly decorated his white dinner suit with a glass of red wine (oops!). Fortunately, he saw the funny side - and we weren't too mortified to ask him on the...
2025-11-0453 min
VO Pro: The Business of Voiceover and Voice Acting3 Deadly Business BLUNDERS New Voice Actors MakeCan your voice over career survive these rookie mistakes? Most miss #2âdonât 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 wonât find anywhere else.đ Download the FREE âVoice Over Business Plan Starter Kitâ: https://welcome.vopro.pro/business-plan⥠Book a strategy consultation: https://vopro.pro/consultations#VoiceActor...
2025-10-3111 min
VO Pro: The Business of Voiceover and Voice Acting4 VO Marketing SECRETS Nobody Tells BeginnersStop chasing clients! Start attracting them with 4 proven VO marketing secrets nobodyâs 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!Voice Actor Visibility Audit: https://welcome.vopro.pro/free-visibility-auditVO Fre...
2025-10-2313 min
VO Pro: The Business of Voiceover and Voice ActingFrom Side Hustle to Pro: The REAL Creative Career PathStuck 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.
2025-10-1614 min
VO Pro: The Business of Voiceover and Voice ActingHow To Get Your First PAYING Voice Over Clients Step by StepStop waiting for your big break! Discover how to land your first VO clients, even if youâre 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. Youâll learn why âjust auditioningâ is a trap, how to build a client pipeline from scratch, and the exact outreach strategies that actually work in todayâs competitive market. If youâre ready to stop spinning your wheels and start booking real...
2025-10-0914 min
VO Pro: The Business of Voiceover and Voice ActingHow to Get Booked CONSISTENTLY as a Voice ActorStop 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 leversâVisibility, Trust, and Systemsâthat separate full-time pros from part-time hustlers. Learn why talent alone isnât 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 ac...
2025-10-0210 min
VO Pro: The Business of Voiceover and Voice ActingMen in VO: Its Time We Hold Each Other ACCOUNTABLEAre 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 youâre 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, su...
2025-09-2511 min
Millionaire UniversityLaunch Your Voice Acting Career With These Tips From an Industry Pro | Paul Schmidt#597 Ever wondered if you could turn your voice into a six-figure business? In this episode, host Kirsten Tyrrel sits down with veteran voice actor and coach Paul Schmidt to unpack how he built a thriving six-figure career in voiceover. Paul shares his journey from radio to freelancing, why direct client outreach beats waiting on agents or casting sites, and how his background in sales and marketing gave him an edge in landing repeat clients. He breaks down the training process, industry niches, and outreach strategies every aspiring voice actor needs to know, plus offers insider advice on pricing, positioning...
2025-09-2249 min
VO Pro: The Business of Voiceover and Voice ActingThe Work for Hire SCAM: Are You Losing THOUSANDS?Are âwork for hireâ contracts stealing your future? Learn how to protect your voice and your income!If youâre a part-time voice actor dreaming of going full-time, you canât afford to ignore the dangers of âwork for hireâ contracts. In this video, I reveal the industryâs dirtiest trick, how itâs costing you thousands, and the steps you must take to negotiate fair deals, secure usage fees, and build a sustainable voice over career. Donât let confusing contract language or industry jargon keep you from earning what you deserve.Get the k...
2025-09-1810 min
Prompted: Builder StoriesWhat Paul Schmidt Learned Building AI Agents That Drove $1M in Efficiency at SmartBug - Ep 10Learn more and connect with Paul Schmidt:Agent.ai Profile: https://agent.ai/human/paulschmidtLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drumming/X (Twitter): https://x.com/drummingPublic Agents by Paul:Manufacturing sell sheet creator - https://agent.ai/profile/manufacturing-sell-sheet-creator - Instantly generate professional, one-page sell sheets for your manufacturing products.. Used this on an agent AI workshop with prospects, where we all worked on this agent together and everyone walked away with their own customized version of this agent.Agentic Idea Generator - https://agent.ai/profile/agentic-ai-idea-generator - Helps companies brainstorm agents...
2025-08-3030 min
ACHILLES RUNNING PodcastDie gröĂten Fehler im ambitionierten Marathontraining - mit Dr. Paul Schmidt-HellingerEgal, ob das Ziel die Sub-3, Sub-4 oder eine ganz persönliche Bestzeit ist - viele ambitionierte MarathonlĂ€ufer:innen scheitern an denselben typischen Fehlern. In dieser Folge sprechen wir mit Mediziner und RekordlĂ€ufer Dr. Paul Schmidt-Hellinger ĂŒber die hĂ€ufigsten Trainingsfehler auf dem Weg zum schnellen Marathon. Wir klĂ€ren, warum ein zu starrer Trainingsplan zur Stolperfalle werden kann und welche Rolle ErnĂ€hrung, Schlaf und die richtige Tapering-Strategie spielen, damit am Wettkampftag wirklich alles passt.(00:1:45) - Intro Ende(00:05:11) - Wer macht mehr Fehler: AnfĂ€nger:innen oder Ambitionierte?(00:09:06) - Die gröĂ...
2025-08-291h 23LeichtathletikDie gröĂten Fehler im ambitionierten Marathontraining - mit Dr. Paul Schmidt-HellingerEgal, ob das Ziel die Sub-3, Sub-4 oder eine ganz persönliche Bestzeit ist - viele ambitionierte MarathonlĂ€ufer:innen scheitern an denselben typischen Fehlern. In dieser Folge sprechen wir mit Mediziner und RekordlĂ€ufer Dr. Paul Schmidt-Hellinger ĂŒber die hĂ€ufigsten Trainingsfehler auf dem Weg zum schnellen Marathon. Wir klĂ€ren, warum ein zu starrer Trainingsplan zur Stolperfalle werden kann und welche Rolle ErnĂ€hrung, Schlaf und die richtige Tapering-Strategie spielen, damit am Wettkampftag wirklich alles passt.(00:1:45) - Intro Ende(00:05:11) - Wer macht mehr Fehler: AnfĂ€nger:innen oder Ambitionierte?(00:09:06) - Die gröĂ...
2025-08-281h 23
VO Pro: The Business of Voiceover and Voice ActingStop GUESSING: Track These VO Business Numbers!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.đ Grab your free Voiceover Metrics Tra...
2025-08-2112 min
VO Pro: The Business of Voiceover and Voice ActingStand Out or Get LOST: The VO Branding Wake Up CallUnlock 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-workbookVO Freedom Masterplan...
2025-08-1411 min
VO Pro: The Business of Voiceover and Voice ActingDemo Landing Pages that ATTRACT High-Paying Clients FastUnlock 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. Donât miss this blueprint to grow your voiceover business and finally make the le...
2025-08-0710 min
VO Pro: The Business of Voiceover and Voice ActingWhy Most Voice Actors FAIL at Networking & How You Can Win BIGReady to Crush Your Next Networking Event? Hereâs how.Most voice actors walk into events with no planâand walk out wondering why they didnât 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 youâre heading to VO Atlanta, One Voice USA, or a non-VO industry event packed with potential clients, youâll learn how to: ⹠Avoid the business card trap ⹠Shift from collecting to connecting ⹠Show up with purpose, confidence, and str...
2025-07-1714 min
VO Pro: The Business of Voiceover and Voice ActingThis Simple Strategy ATTRACTS VO ClientsWant 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, Iâll show you how to create a simple, high-converting voiceover lead magnet from scratch. Weâll 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.â
Free Downlo...
2025-07-1011 min
Going ForwardBranding from the Inside Out with Eric Elliott, Paul Schmidt and Maximilian Pyle | Going Forward 108In this Episode 108 of Going Forward, host Eric Elliott is joined by Paul Schmidt and Maximilian Pyle, key decision-makers at Craft Creative and VIP Marketing, to dive deep into the significance of authenticity in branding and marketing. They discuss how brands can fail when they stray from their true identity and the crucial role of consistency in messaging.Together, Paul and Max explore the power of telling your brandâs authentic story, share their insights on how AI is reshaping creative industries, and offer real-world lessons from their own experiences with both successful and fa...
2025-06-1848 min
Going ForwardStop Copying and Start Creating Your Brand with Eric Elliott and Paul Schmidt | Going Forward 107In Episode 107 of Going Forward, Eric Elliott sits down with longtime creative partner and friend Paul Schmidt, President of Craft Creative, for an honest look at why most law firm advertising misses the mark. They explore the deeper issue of identity, the setbacks of generic branding, and how their own journey led to bold campaigns like VIP Marketingâs âLet Us Cook.â Packed with insights for agencies, entrepreneurs, and law firm owners, this episode is a must-listen for anyone ready to rise above the noise.Connect w/ Eric Elliott:Website: â â https://ericelliott.com/â â Facebook: â â https://www.facebook.com/e...
2025-06-0439 min
VO Pro: The Business of Voiceover and Voice ActingBONUS Episode: Procrastination. Perfectionism. Imposter syndrome. Yeah⊠weâre going there.In this bonus VO Pro Podcast episode, I sit down with psychologist and procrastination coach Dr. Christine Li â 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 youâre leveling up, how perfectionism masks itself as âprofessionalism,â 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, âIâm not ready yet.âIf youâve ever sa...
2025-05-1323 min
RONZHEIMER.Inside Kanzleramt: Welche Staats-Geheimnisse Merz jetzt erfĂ€hrt. Mit Wolfgang Schmidt**Was kommt jetzt auf Bundeskanzler Friedrich Merz zu?**Paul spricht mit Wolfgang Schmidt, seit wenigen Tagen Ex-Kanzleramtsminister, ĂŒber die Arbeit im Kanzleramt: In welche Geheimnisse wurde Merz in seinen ersten Tagen eingeweiht? Wie viel Sorge muss man als Kanzleramtsminister vor russischen Spionen haben? Und wie blickt Schmidt, der Kritiker der Merz-VorschlĂ€ge zur Migrarion war, auf die zusĂ€tzlichen ZurĂŒckweisungen an der Grenze? Ein unverstellter Blick hinter die Kulissen der Arbeit im Kanzleramt und was auf Merz jetzt zukommt.Wenn Euch der Podcast gefĂ€llt, dann lasst gerne Like & Abo da!Ihr habt Fragen, Kriti...
2025-05-1045 min
Make Time for Success with Dr. Christine LiStaying in the Game: Mindset Shifts for Creative Success with Paul SchmidtSend Dr. Li a text here. Please leave your email address if you would like a reply, thanks.In this episode, Dr. Christine Li sits down with Paul Schmidt, a seasoned voice actor and voice-over business coach, to discuss the realities and mindset required for long-term success in creative careers. Paul shares his 26-year journey from radio to voice acting, including the pivotal moments and setbacks that shaped his path. The conversation dives into the power of perseverance, the importance of knowing your âwhy,â and the necessity of developing a supportive community when working toward ambitious goals.
2025-05-0130 min
VO Pro: The Business of Voiceover and Voice Acting$1.1M Audition! Why I PASSED and Maybe YOU Should Have TooWhy would anyone in their right mind PASS on a $1.1 million audition? And Paul, arenât you the one always beating us over the head with, âStand up for pro rates, âKnow your worth,â âMake it worth your time,â and on and on? First of all, who ever said I was in my right mind? Secondly, I absolutely beat the drum of âStand up for pro rates, âKnow your worth,â and âMake it worth your time.â So why did I pass on a 1.1 million-dollar commercial audition? Why did I not even take a swing? Have I stroked...
2025-02-0614 min
RONZHEIMER.Warum verliert die SPD soviel an die AfD? Mit Kanzleramtschef Wolfgang SchmidtDie Umfragen der SPD stagnieren zwischen 16 und 18 Prozent!Paul Ronzheimer hat Kanzleramtschef Wolfgang Schmidt mit den VorwĂŒrfen konfrontiert, die der SPD beim Thema Migration gemacht werden.Warum hat die Partei gegen neue VerschĂ€rfungen im Bundestag gestimmt? Weshalb sagt die Partei vor allem, was NICHT geht? Und wie wĂŒrde Helmut Schmidt heute auf die SPD schauen?Wenn Euch der Podcast gefĂ€llt, dann lasst gerne Like & Abo da!Ihr habt Fragen, Kritik oder ThemenvorschlĂ€ge? Schreibt an ronzheimer@axelspringer.comPaul auf Instagram | Paul auf X Redaktion: Filipp PiatovPost...
2025-02-0351 min
Chewing The FatPaul Schmidt, Voice Actor, Entrepreneur, DadHave you ever been told that you act irritable all the time and it seems like the smallest things can set you off? That was the case for this week's guest, Voice Actor Paul Schmidt, and it wasn't until much later in life that he discovered the root cause and the way to freedom. Follow Paul on Instagram - @vopro.proSubscribe to his YouTube ChannelConnect on LinkedIn to Paul Schmidt VOand check out VOPro.pro to join his community and learn about the business of being a creative entrepreneur.Su...
2024-10-1059 min
The Work Dad PodcastPaul, what's the deal with all of these weight loss drugs? With guest Dr. Johnathan SchmidtSend us a textHottest of hot topics...GLP-1 (Ozempic and Mounjaro) medications for weight loss. Warning...we went longer than normal because there was so much ground to cover with Dr. Schmidt.Speaking of Dr. Schmidt, he has just released his book, Take a Load Off: Game Changing Injections for Weight Loss. To learn more about his book and find him on social media here are some links:Amazon Link to Book - https://a.co/d/01kFdhDp Facebook - Jonathan Schmidt, MDInstagram - @jonathanschmidtmdLinkedIn - Jonathan Schmidt, MD We also made mention of...
2024-06-2847 min
19StoriesPaul Schmidt . From Stage to StudioThe first thing my guest, Paul Schmidt, would like you to know about him, is that as a single dad, his teenage son, Robbie, is his world and his reason for everything. Which is incredibly endearing considering the level of success he's attained in a variety of professional and creative endeavors. Perhaps his success is due to being cast at the age of six in the role of "God" in his school play and that has "anointed" his efforts ever since. For years Paul would continue his Thespian pursuits acting in just about anything he...
2024-06-2857 min
NĂ€her dran! â Der SewSimple NĂ€h-Podcast#75: "Deine Schere muss so scharf sein wie du selbst" â Gast: Julia Vossmann (Scherenmanufaktur Paul)Was du bei der Benutzung von Scheren beachten solltest
Julia ĂŒber sich:
"Mein Name ist Julia Vossmann, ich liebe Dackel, Hunde, Pferde und Scheren und in unserem Familienunternehmen in Niedersachsen produzieren wir Alltagshelden. Alltagshelden fĂŒr Jeden von uns, denn Millionen Menschen auf der Welt schneiden mit Scheren aus Harsefeld.
Seit ĂŒber 135 Jahren ist es unser Anspruch, unseren Kunden qualitativ hochwertigste Scheren zu bieten. Das niedersĂ€chsische Harsefeld ist seit 1886 das Scheren-Zentrum und der Heimathafen unseres Familienunternehmens. Die Schere gehört zu den wichtigsten und Ă€ltesten Werkzeugen der Menschheit. Jeder hat sie, jeder braucht sie. Ob Sie...
2024-06-121h 19
Total Schmidt ShowTotal Schmidt Show (2TSS79) Paul MorrisseyHey, Thanks for listening! Hit me back at this link, or find me on all socials @MrLennySchmidtPaul Morrissey joins Lenny to talk about his speciial "Ice Cream Vs. Everything," his numerous Late night TV apperances, how he finally got Letterman, Doing the show itself, meeting Dave.... and some a look at the no defunct "Codger" softball league.Get "Ice Cream VS. Everything" at Pauls WebsiteAll the content on the "Lenny Schmidt Comedy Network" is finacially supported by our subscribers/followers/supporters. Want to help out? Several ways to throw cash at u...
2024-04-031h 08
VO Pro: The Business of Voiceover and Voice Acting4 Ways to Look Like a BEGINNER Voice Actor â DONâT DO THIS!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 todayâs video, Iâm 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 Iâm going to answer the most common question I get, âSo how do I get into voice over?â Takeaways: Maintaining a beginner's mindset is essential for growth and s...
2024-03-2111 min
WINPaul Schmidt uses Networking to WIN!Send us a textPaul Schmidt uses Networking to WIN!When the world seemed to crumble on September 11, 2001, Paul Schmidt embarked on a venture that would prove his resilience in the face of adversity. Tune in to hear how Paul's Uno Deuce Multimedia carved a niche in Lansing's entrepreneurial landscape, transforming crisis into opportunity with adaptability and a robust network. You'll be riveted by his candid account of starting a business during one of history's most trying periods, his evolution from a one-man operation to a thriving multimedia team, and the personal health...
2024-03-1829 min
BrowsertechBen Schmidt of Nomic talks WebGL and WebGPU for AI embedding visualizationPaul was joined by Ben Schmidt of Nomic to talk WebGL, WebGPU, and the challenges of visualizing large-scale AI embeddings in the browser.Nomic links:NomicBen Schmidt@nomic_ai on twitter@benschmidt on twitterBrowsertech links:BrowsertechJamsocket@JamsocketHQ on twitter@paulgb on twitter
2024-03-181h 02BrowsertechBen Schmidt of Nomic talks WebGL and WebGPU for AI embedding visualizationPaul was joined by Ben Schmidt of Nomic to talk WebGL, WebGPU, and the challenges of visualizing large-scale AI embeddings in the browser.Nomic links:NomicBen Schmidt@nomic_ai on twitter@benschmidt on twitterBrowsertech links:BrowsertechJamsocket@JamsocketHQ on twitter@paulgb on twitter
2024-03-181h 02
VO Pro: The Business of Voiceover and Voice ActingVoices CEO UNANNOUNCED Pop-in at VO Atlanta: FIREWORKS ENSUEThere 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, â65 seconds!â I turn and a man in a blue plaid sportcoat holds out his hand and says, âHi, Paul. Iâm Jay OâConnor, Voices CEO.â And my first thought was, is this guy gonna curse me out? Stare me down? Take a swing?...
2024-03-1410 min
PiPaPoLITIK â Wer hat die Macht in der EU?#8 Der Wissenschafter - Paul SchmidtPaul Schmidt ist GeneralsekretĂ€r der Ăsterreichischen Gesellschaft fĂŒr Europapolitik. Er beschĂ€ftigt sich mit dem Auf und Ab der Gemeinschaftspolitik und analysiert deren StĂ€rken und SchwĂ€chen. In diesem GesprĂ€ch geht es um die aktuellen Herausforderungen
Paul Schmidt ist GeneralsekretĂ€r der Ăsterreichischen Gesellschaft fĂŒr Europapolitik. Er beschĂ€ftigt sich mit dem Auf und Ab der Gemeinschaftspolitik und analysiert deren StĂ€rken und SchwĂ€chen. In diesem GesprĂ€ch geht es um die aktuellen Herausforderungen und welche Rolle der Wissenschaft dabei zukommt.
2024-03-1131 min
The Book I HAD to WriteWhat do you need to know about marketing your book in 2024? with Kathleen SchmidtLast year, I came across an essay called âBook Publishing is Brokenâ by todayâs podcast guest, Kathleen Schmidt .Using her decades of experience in book PR & strategy, Kathleen laid out several reasons why traditional publishing fails writers. (If you havenât already read that post, youâll get to hear Kathleenâs reasons in our interview).And the essay really stood outâŠnot just because Kathleen presented solutions to the problems she diagnosedâŠbut also because her perspective was clear-sighted, well-informed, but also so honest, direct, and personal.Iâve been hooked on Publishing Conf...
2024-02-2134 min
The Voiceover Gurus PodcastEp 129 - Bringing Community Value with Paul SchmidtEpisode 129 â Bringing Community Value with Paul Schmidt
Paul Schmidt returns to the podcast to discuss his VO Pro community and the benefits it offers voice actors of all levels of expertise. As an experienced sales and marketing pro who also is a voice actor, his unique perspective gives some insight into how you can market yourself simply. Linda shares some insight into the new Voiceover Gurus Circle community and all it has to offer!
Check out his VO Freedom Master Plan at https://paulschmidtpro.com/vo-freedom-master-plan and Grow Your VO!
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2023-11-2738 min
VO Pro: The Business of Voiceover and Voice ActingOvercome Common Objections and BOOK the GigEven the most talented freelance creativesâŠ. 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, Iâm going to help you do just that. Weâll will explore some common customer objections and provide some valuable strategies to address them so that you can close more deals. _____________________________ â¶ïž Watch this video next: https://youtu.be/wfArLJckLiM SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/@paulschmidtpro?sub_confirmation=1 The VO Freedom Master Plan...
2023-05-2511 min
VO Pro: The Business of Voiceover and Voice ActingVoices.com Finally CAVES - NAVA Announces fAIr VoicesTim 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 pr...
2023-05-1820 min
AWFNRAWFNR #481 - ALICA SCHMIDT & PAUL - Zwischen Olympia und Social MediaWas wĂŒrdest du tun, wenn du einen Tag mit Alica Schmidt verbringen könntest? Paul entscheidet sich dazu, ein virales TikTok-Video zum Thema HĂŒrden mit ihr aufzunehmen, sich mit IntervalllĂ€ufen ĂŒber 400 Meter zum Kotzen bringen zu lassen und sich davor mit ihr fĂŒr euch vor das Mikrofon zu setzen.
Obwohl Alica erst selbst vor zwei Wochen nach einem 400-Meter-Lauf brechen musste, liebt sie diesen Sport. Sie ist Deutschlands gröĂte Leichtathletik-Hoffnung bei Olympia und hat sich auf den 400-Meter-Lauf spezialisiert. Wie verlief ihre Kindheit? Wie hat sie die Liebe fĂŒr den Sport entdeckt und wann wusste si...
2023-05-161h 13
This Is Your Strange and Beautiful LifeDefault Creative Settings With Paul de TourreilBack for more, we have Part 2 of my interview with Paul de Tourreil. Itâs a celebration of honesty, creativity, self-love, perseverance, and the daily joys of being a person. We return to Attachedâs Letter, where Paul offers zero-bullshit advice. Attachedâs fraught situation leads Paul to get vulnerable about his recent romantic struggles, and how his default adult settings might have derailed a good thing. Luckily, the ensuing revelations left Paul with magnificent fodder for his fringe show which we all canât wait to watch. And for our last topic, we delve into ROUTINES. Morning routines, creative...
2023-05-1500 min
This Is Your Strange and Beautiful LifeDefault Adult Settings With Paul de TourreilThis Is Your Strange and Beautiful Life is delighted to welcome Paul de Tourreil. Paul is a writer, fight choreographer, non-practising biologist, retired kung fu teacher, and self-described Swiss-Indian weirdo.He has written, produced and directed countless plays as part of the MontrĂ©al Fringe Festival. This year, 2023, Paul is thrilled to be performing his first ever solo show, 9 Lives, 8 Near Misses: life lessons from near-death events.In Part 1 of Paulâs two-part interview, we talk about MontrĂ©alâs beloved niche creative events, for example Sherwin Tijaâs Slow Dance and Strip Spelling B...
2023-05-1500 min
VO Pro: The Business of Voiceover and Voice ActingSurviving in VO â Growing Relationships & Income StreamsOver 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, im...
2023-05-1113 min
VO Pro: The Business of Voiceover and Voice ActingVoice123's Rolf REACTS: Voices.ai & the FUTURE of VOâ¶ïž Watch this video next: https://youtu.be/gGpSG7xAVgM SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/@paulschmidtpro?sub_confirmation=1 NEW COURSE - VO Rates 101 Quote with Confidence : https://vorates101.com The VO Freedom Master Plan: https://paulschmidtpro.com/vo-freedom-master-plan Private 1:1 VO Business Coaching: https://paulschmidtcoaching.com USE CODE YOUTUBE20 to get 20% off your first paid session. My Move Touch Inspire Newsletter for Voice Actors: https://paulschmidtpro.com/newsletter The Paul Schmidt Pro Podcast: https://paulschmidtpro.com/the-pro-podcast 7 Steps to Staring and Developing a Career in Voiceover: https://memb...
2023-05-0831 min
VO Pro: The Business of Voiceover and Voice ActingVoices.ai Is Here - IS the AI Voices Sky Falling?David Ciccerelli and Voices have finally launched their AI product called unshockingly, Voices dot ai. Itâs here kids. Itâs like the lump of coal youâve 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. Letâs break it down. _____________________________ â¶ïž Watch this video next: https://youtu.be/lMsJzpwC8tU
2023-04-2716 min
VO Pro: The Business of Voiceover and Voice ActingWill ChatGPT TAKE OVER Voice Acting?!?!?ChatGPT. AI. Text-To-Speech. Speech-To-Speech. Are the digital boogeymen here to decimate our business and take our lunch money? Today, weâll 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 thatâs enough to keep us relevant moving forward. Enter ChatGPT, an AI language model that has been getting a ton of buzz and striking...
2023-04-2009 min
The Canadian Gothicthe Murder of Paul Schmidt (the Starbucks stabbing) and the piece of s#&t that filmed itIf you follow Canadian news, you've likely heard about the horrific murder that recently occurred on the patio of a Starbucks in downtown Vancouver. 37 year old father Paul Schmidt was stabbed to death in an altercation that began with him asking a man to not use an electronic cigarette so close to his 3 year old daughter.If being brutally murdered in front of your child and in broad daylight wasn't enough, Paul's horrific last moments were celebrated by a bystander who captured the violence on video and shared his footage online.Tonight, Madelayne K...
2023-04-1551 min
VO Pro: The Business of Voiceover and Voice ActingGVAA Rate Guide: CRAZY Origin, Present & EXCITING Future PlansThe 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. GVAA Rate Guide: http://vorateguide.com _____________________________ â¶ïž Watch this video next: https://youtu.be/Mcl57d2pmbw SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/@paulschmidtpro?sub_confirmation=1 The VO Freedom Master Plan: http...
2023-04-1418 min
VO Pro: The Business of Voiceover and Voice ActingYou DESERVE Better Voice Over Rates: WorthinessDo I deserve fair and reasonable, professional rates for my work? Youâre either feeling deserving of fair rates or youâre not. Today weâre going to talk about why youâre 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, Iâve created a Rates Worthiness Flowchart. If youâd like to download it, click on the link below. Letâs start with the question, âDo I deserve professional rates for my work?â We didnât ask do I want profes...
2023-04-0613 min
VO Pro: The Business of Voiceover and Voice ActingGet Paid ON TIME: Freelance Billing Practices that WORKOne 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. Itâs rare, but it happens. Today weâre 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. My policies page: https://paulschmidtvoice.com/policies _____________________________ â¶ïž Watch this video next: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVUuUfw...
2023-03-3014 min
VO Pro: The Business of Voiceover and Voice ActingThe REAL Solution to Low Voice Over RatesThe 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. Itâs 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: âą Online Ad - two years - worldwide usage âą Five sixty second spots âą Client: PayPal. A global brand who last year made $21.5 billion in revenue. âą Budget: $750 - $999Â For those of you who donât know, at standard GVAA rates, t...
2023-03-2311 min
Cold Read the podcastAI and Voice Theft with Paul SchmidtA Podcast for Voice Actors, by Voice Actors.S5E10 AI and Voice Theft with Paul SchmidtFollow Paul Schmidt's YouTube: HereRecorded live on www.Twitch.TV/Zamoody Sunday's at 12 PM PST"AI STOLE My Voice" Paul's VideoWant to see the video of this recording? Check out our YouTube: Youtube LinkRenara's Patreon:Renara's PatreonHave a question for the show?An Awesome Idea or topic?Did you want us to listen to one of your auditions?send them to ColdReadthePodcast...
2023-03-201h 09
VO Pro: The Business of Voiceover and Voice ActingVoice Over Career Suicide â AI, TTS, VO Contracts, & MoreToday, 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 whoâs 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. Robâs arti...
2023-03-1617 min
The VO LifeThe VO Life - EP97 - Paul SchmidtPaul Schmidt is a guy who tells it... and isn't afraid to face questions. His You Tube channel covers a variety of topics that inspire, teach and make you want to be a better VO. Sort of reminds me of church. If you get your toes stepped on, maybe the sermon is for you. I always liked those preachers who made me look within deeper and want to know more... and Paul may be just that... the VO Evangelist! Listen and lean in and learn as Paul talks about his journey, marketing, demos and more on todays episode. Find him e...
2023-03-1032 min
VO Pro: The Business of Voiceover and Voice ActingDIY Voice Over Demos â DONâT DO IT!!!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 Iâm here to tell you in your best interest, ESPECIALLY if youâre a beginner, DO NOT make your own demo. Today, Iâm 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. _____________________________ â¶ïž Watch this video next: https://youtube.co...
2023-03-0913 min
Behind the Audition with Curt HiltonPaul SchmidtOn this episode I got to speak to the amazing voice actor Paul Schmidt. Â Â We talked about how he started as a voice actor, how to correctly connect with businesses on LinkedIn, the future of gig economy with AI, building a voice over business and not just being on pay to play rosters and his coaching plan that can help those wanting to succeed in voiceover. Â Â So sit back and enjoy another episode of Behind the Audition podcast. Â Â For more information about Paul Schmidt go to p am http://paulschmidtvoice.com or https://paulschmidtpro.com
2023-03-0334 min
VO Pro: The Business of Voiceover and Voice Acting"AI STOLE My Voice!!!" - Voice Actor Remie Michelle ClarkeOne 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 vo...
2023-03-0219 min
VO Pro: The Business of Voiceover and Voice ActingVO Atlanta 2023: NEW THIS YEAR with J Michael CollinsThe 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 t...
2023-02-2327 min
VO Pro: The Business of Voiceover and Voice ActingWOW! Voices.com NEW Rate Guide vs. GVAAToday, weâre going to go over Voices' new rate guide and compare it to the GVAA so that youâll know exactly the differences between the 2 guides, where exactly Voices' rates are substandard and stick around because weâll also show you where theyâre 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, V...
2023-02-1607 min
VO Pro: The Business of Voiceover and Voice ActingTop 7 Beginner Voice Over Marketing MISTAKES to AvoidOne of the most common marketing questions I get from voice actors is, âHow do I differentiate myself? How do I set myself apart? How do I make myself different?â Weâre going to start by flipping that question around and asking, âHow do you not look like everyone else?â So here are 7 of the most common marketing mistakes in voice over _____________________________ â¶ïž Watch this video next: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVUuUfwNTG--7SOIG9FS0huEcwX3vyUZx SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/@paulschmidtpro?sub_confirmation=1 The VO Freedom Master Plan: https://paulsc...
2023-02-0913 min
VO Pro: The Business of Voiceover and Voice ActingSHOCKING REAL CALL with an EXPLOITATIVE Voice Over ProducerWhat 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 m...
2023-02-0211 min
VO Pro: The Business of Voiceover and Voice Acting7 Truths U MUST Know B4 You Get Started in Voice ActingWelcome to 7 TRUTHS U MUST Know B4 You Get Started in Voice Acting. If youâre wondering how to get into voice acting, todayâs 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, âPaul, you insist on learning the ha...
2023-01-2610 min
VO Pro: The Business of Voiceover and Voice ActingHow To Drive AMAZING Voice Over Client ExperiencesHow 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, weâre going to talk about understanding customer needs at each level of Maslowâs 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.Â
2023-01-1911 min
VO Pro: The Business of Voiceover and Voice ActingA Dialogue with Voice123: Can We CHANGE the P2Ps?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? Itâs one thing to have an online monologue to someone in such a position, as we did to David Ciccarelli of Voices. But itâs another thing entirely to be able to ask questions of and make honest recommendations to the CEO of a...
2023-01-1208 min
BOOTH2BOOTHKICKING VO P2P ANTHILLS WITH PAUL SCHMIDTP2P (AKA "Pay To Play") voiceover and "gig" sites are everywhere, and new voiceover talents rightly take them into consideration when mapping out their path into professional work. But just how important are they to a voiceover career, and are they really the way to the VO money? Does it have to be an all-in endeavor? Are there valid VO paths that don't include P2P?To explore this, Andrew talks with VO producer, coach, and voiceover business mentor Paul Schmidt, who insists that he's no David against a voiceover industry Goliath. But when Goliath reached...
2023-01-061h 20
VO Pro: The Business of Voiceover and Voice ActingVoice Over Conferences 2023 CALENDAR: VO Atlanta and More!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 youâve never been to a voiceover conference before, letâs 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 throu...
2023-01-0515 min
VO Pro: The Business of Voiceover and Voice ActingVoices.com CHANGES â For The Better or Worse?In my last video, I Offended Voices.com and Hereâs 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. Hereâs just some of what you had to say⊠_____________________________ â¶ïž Watch this video next: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVUuUfwNTG-_UBjCXVGJi5...
2022-12-2208 min
The Voiceover Gurus PodcastEp 102 â Marketing and Sales Concepts with Paul SchmidtEpisode 102 â Marketing and Sales Concepts with Paul Schmidt
The Gurus sit down with Paul Schmidt, an experienced sales and marketing pro who also is a voice actor. His unique perspective gives some insight into how you can market yourself simply. Transparent advice that The Gurus love to share.
Check out his VO Freedom Master Plan at https://paulschmidtpro.com/vo-freedom-master-plan and Grow Your VO!
Paul Schmidt is a Richmond, VA-based voice actor, VO event speaker, VO community builder, creator of the VO Freedom Master Plan. His experience includes work for Apple+, Cisco, Delta Airli...
2022-12-1243 min
VO Pro: The Business of Voiceover and Voice ActingHow To Go Full Time in Voice Over â 7 StepsWelcome 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 isnât easy. Today, weâre 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. Iâm Paul Schmidt, a voice actor, a VO marketing pro, and voice over business coach, and Iâm glad youâre here.
2022-09-2308 min
VO Pro: The Business of Voiceover and Voice ActingWHY Negotiate Voice Over Rates? The Answer Will STUN YouWhen 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 â 0:34 Welcome to WHY Negotiate Voice Over Rates 0:34 - 1:50 Why Is It So Difficult to Set Proper Rates? 1:50 - Â 2:51 Why Standard Rates Are So Important 2:51 - 3:34 Standard Rates = Confidence 3:34 - 5:01 Why...
2022-09-0108 min