Launch 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, and avoiding common pitfalls. Whether you’re curious about getting started in voiceover or want to sharpen your client-acquisition skills, this conversation is a masterclass in turning your voice into a profitable business! What we discuss with Paul: 00:00 The Expanding World of Voiceover 04:22 Paul’s Background and Entry into Voice Acting 08:44 Early Career Lessons and Industry Changes 13:06 Building a Voiceover Business 17:28 The Importance of Training and Coaching 21:50 Finding Your Niche and Skillset 26:12 Sales, Marketing, and Client Outreach 30:34 Building Repeat Business and Client Relationships 34:56 Pricing, Knowing Your Worth, and Industry Standards 39:18 Final Advice and Resources for Voice Actors Thank you, Paul! Check out VO Pro at ⁠VOPro.pro⁠: https://vopro.pro/ Check out Paul Schmidt at ⁠⁠PaulSchmidtVoice.com⁠⁠: https://paulschmidtvoice.com/ Get the ⁠7 Steps to Starting and Developing a Career in VO⁠: https://welcome.vopro.pro/ Follow Paul on ⁠Facebook⁠: https://vopro.pro/facebook and ⁠YouTube⁠: https://vopro.pro/youtube To get access to our FREE Business Training course go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MillionaireUniversity.com/training (https://www.millionaireuniversity.com/training)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. And follow us on: Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/millionaire_university_mu/) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/MillionaireUniversityMU/) Tik Tok (https://www.tiktok.com/@millionaireuniversity_mu?lang=en) Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyG31bPcrqhbjvGsuz-JaXw) Twitter (https://twitter.com/Millionaire_Uni) To get exclusive offers mentioned in this episode and to support the show, visit millionaireuniversity.com/sponsors (https://www.millionaireuniversity.com/sponsors) . Want to hear from more incredible entrepreneurs? Check out all of our interviews here (https://www.millionaireuniversity.com/podcast) ! #entrepreneurship #voiceover #voiceacting #voiceoverartist