The VO Pro Blog

Are you pouring your heart and voice into your side-hustle, dreaming of going full-time in voice acting, but somehow, nothing’s clicking? Most voice actors crash and burn, not because they’re untalented, but because they make avoidable business mistakes that stop their growth cold.

In my latest post, I’m breaking down the top 3 business mistakes that sabotage most new voice actors. You’ll hear true stories (some painfully close to home) and get immediately actionable advice, plus the marketing strategies successful pros use to thrive.

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Are you a part-time voice actor stuck on the sideline while less talented peers score all the gigs? The secret isn’t a magical microphone.

It’s marketing chops you never learned in your last acting class.

In my latest post, The 4 Brutal Marketing Secrets Every Part-Time Voice Actor Needs But Nobody’s Telling You, I expose the rookie mistakes killing your bookings and reveal the proven, totally doable tactics that will put YOU in the driver’s seat of your creative career.

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The majority of part-time creatives never become full-time pros, not because of lack of talent, but because they never learn to treat their craft like a real business.

If you’re ready to stop dabbling in freelancing and start owning your creative career, you need more than technical skills. You need a bulletproof plan, the right marketing, and most importantly a proven system for finding and keeping high-value clients who respect your work.

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Stop waiting for your big break. Discover how to land your first VO clients, even if you’re brand new.

Are you tired of endless auditions and no bookings?

This week, I reveal the proven blueprint I used to go from zero clients to a thriving voice over business. You’ll learn why just auditioning is a trap, how to build a client pipeline from scratch, and the exact outreach strategies that actually work in today’s competitive market.

If you’re ready to stop spinning your wheels and start booking real work, this is your step-by-step guide to landing your first voice over clients and building a sustainable VO career.

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The voiceover industry isn’t immune to the same issues that plague every creative field.

Recent incidents of harassment and inappropriate behavior have shaken our community, and it’s time for men in VO to step up.

This isn’t just about protecting our reputation; it’s about creating a safe, thriving space for everyone. In this post, I get into why so many victims stay silent, why men hesitate to call out bad behavior, and most importantly, how we can change the culture from the inside out.

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Are you still relying on a generic website or social media profile to showcase your voiceover demo reel? That’s like handing out business cards with no phone number. If you want to go full-time in voice acting, your demo reel landing page needs to do more than just play your voice. It has to sell your voice.

Discover the step-by-step blueprint to create a high-converting, genre-specific demo reel landing page that speaks directly to your ideal clients, boosts your SEO, and turns visitors into paying customers. Learn how to understand your buyers, craft compelling copy, and optimize your page for maximum impact.

Stop leaving money on the table. Click through now to transform your voiceover business and finally make the leap from part-time to full-time success.

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If you’re a part-time voice actor dreaming of making the leap to full-time, here’s the truth: talent alone won’t get you there. In today’s industry, creating a powerful voiceover brand that converts clients is your secret weapon. This isn’t just about having a great demo reel or a nice voice; it’s about crafting a brand identity that speaks directly to your ideal clients, marketing yourself strategically, and mastering voiceover SEO to get found online.

In this comprehensive guide, you’ll discover how to build a voiceover brand that not only attracts attention but also converts leads into paying clients. From defining your unique brand identity to leveraging SEO and marketing tactics tailored specifically for voice actors, this post will walk you through every step to grow your voiceover business and finally make that full-time jump.

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If you think LinkedIn is just a place to post your resume or connect with old colleagues, think again. For voice actors, especially those juggling part-time gigs while dreaming of going full-time, LinkedIn articles are a weapon that can level-up your career. Imagine positioning yourself as a recognized voiceover expert, attracting high-quality clients without endless auditions.

In this post, we’ll get into how publishing insightful LinkedIn articles can transform your voiceover marketing strategy, boost your business growth, and generate leads that convert. Whether you’re struggling to stand out or ready to scale your VO side hustle, this post will show you how to leverage LinkedIn’s unique platform to build authority, trust, and a steady stream of work.

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Discover why traditional networking fails voice actors and learn proven strategies to connect authentically with peers, coaches, demo producers, and even potential clients at both voiceover industry events and related conferences.

From mastering the art of real conversations to leveraging social media for follow-up, this guide will equip you with the tools to grow your network and your career. Click through to learn how to network like a pro and take your voiceover career to the next level.

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SEO used to be simple. Pick a few keywords, integrate them into your homepage, write a blog post a few times a month, and boom! You could land on page one.

But that was before Google got smart. Before generative AI started answering questions for users without sending them to your site. Before "search" stopped being just about links, and started being about summaries.

Now the question isn't just "How do I rank?"

The real question is: Does SEO even matter anymore?

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You’ve just sent your latest cold-email blast—fifty prospects, all carefully researched, each message tweaked to perfection. A handful replied, you booked a couple of gigs, and you’re patting yourself on the back. Cold email works. No doubt about it. But a few weeks later, your inbox slows down again.

Sound familiar? Now imagine a different scenario.

You finish a project, and before you even sign off, your client says, “Paul, if you ever need more work, I’ll send people your way.” A week later, you get an email from a producer you’ve never met, saying, “John at Acme Productions recommended you for our e-learning series.”

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Struggling to stay organized in your voiceover business?

You’re not alone—and the solution isn’t more gear. It’s better systems.

In this post, I’ll walk you through the exact tools and workflows professional voice actors use to manage projects, track clients, quote confidently, and keep their VO business running like a machine. Whether you’re brand new or scaling fast, this is your behind-the-scenes look at how to stop the chaos and start operating like a pro.

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