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Catch the replay - Business, Marketing, and Mindset with Paul Schmidt
In this month's episode of the Voice Over Strategist Ask Me Anything livestream, we had the pleasure of hosting voiceover professional and VO Pro founder, Paul Schmidt. Paul shared his inspiring journey from actor to radio personality to successful voiceover artist.
Key Takeaways
The Power of Community: Paul emphasized the importance of community in the voiceover industry. VO Pro, the community he founded, provides a supportive environment for voice actors to connect, learn, and grow.
Direct Marketing and Relationship Building: Paul advocates for direct marketing as a powerful tool for voiceover success. Building strong relationships with clients is crucial, and this can be achieved through proactive outreach and consistent communication.
The Importance of Setting Realistic Expectations: Honoring your word and setting clear expectations with clients is essential for building trust and maintaining long-lasting relationships.
Overcoming Obstacles: Paul shared his experiences with overcoming challenges, such as losing a major client and navigating the competitive voiceover landscape. His resilience and determination serve as an inspiration to aspiring voice actors.
The Value of Continuous Learning: Staying up to date with industry trends and best practices is crucial. V Pro offers a variety of resources and training programs to help members stay ahead of the curve.
By sharing his insights and experiences, Paul provided valuable advice for voice actors at all stages of their careers. Whether you're just starting out or looking to elevate your business, there's something to learn from this insightful conversation.
Learn more about Paul at https://paulschmidtvoice.com
Learn more about Paul's VO Pro community at https://vopro.pro
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Through VO Strategist, Tom's provided voiceover business & marketing coaching since 2011. He's also a voice actor with over 25 years of experience who has narrated just about every type of voice over you can think of. When not voicing or talking about voicing, Tom produces the sci-fi comic book Agent 1.22.