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EPISODE · Nov 6, 2025 · 12 MIN

Client Outreach for Creative Pros: Why Your Cold Emails SUCK

from VO Pro: The Business of Voice Over and Voice Acting · host Paul Schmidt

Most creative careers die in the DMs, not because of bad talent, but bad communication. If you’re 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 isn’t sleazy, it’s essential. You’ll 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 Book of VO Client Avatars: 87 real-world profiles to help you find and connect with your dream clients in 15 different VO genres: https://training.vopro.pro/bigbookGet 50% off with code NEWPRO50 at checkout.Or get ClientConnect Plus™ and have it write the first draft of your outreach for you, also at 50% off with the same code NEWPRO50 at checkout: https://training.vopro.pro/clientconnect/Lead generation and targeting: Apollo.io: https://vopro.pro/apolloIf you’re tired of waiting for referrals and ready to take control of your career, this is where it starts.#voiceacting #freelancebusiness #voiceovermarketing #creativecareers #clientoutreachLinks: (When possible, I use affiliate links and may earn a commission. See disclosure below.)▶️ Subscribe: https://vopro.pro/youtube🆓 Free Voice Actor Resources: https://vopro.pro/freesources📈 Work with Me: https://vopro.pro/workwithme🎧 The VO Pro Podcast: https://vopro.pro/podcast🪜 7 Steps to Starting and Developing a Career in Voiceover: https://vopro.pro/7steps📭 Move Touch Inspire Newsletter for Voice Actors: https://vopro.pro/mti🖥️ Facebook: https://vopro.pro/facebook🛒 The VO Pro Shop: https://vopro.pro/shop🎙️ My voice over website: https://paulschmidtvoice.comTools and Tech: 📑  Create beautiful resources, e-books, and presentations like mine in minutes: https://vopro.pro/typeset📘 Recommended Book List with Links: https://vopro.pro/booklist⚙️ Tools I Use with Links: https://vopro.pro/gearlist🎯 Lead generation and targeting: Apollo.io: https://vopro.pro/apollo🌳 Way Better than Linktree: https://vopro.pro/pillar🖊️ The best social media publisher I've found: https://vopro.pro/publerDisclosure: Affiliate marketing is an great way to generate revenue as a content creator. Some links in my video descriptions are affiliate links and I may earn a commission should you make a purchase after clicking them. I only link to items I recommend. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.About (Paul) Schmidt:Paul Schmidt is a successful voice actor, community builder, and voiceover business coach. He's also the creator of the VO Freedom Master Plan, a voiceover marketing program designed to generate consistent opportunities for voice actors to book work, and the VO Pro Community, a private, professional, global community created to meet the needs of vSend us Fan MailSupport the show

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Most creative careers die in the DMs, not because of bad talent, but bad communication. If you’re 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 isn’t sleazy, it’s essential. You’ll 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.vopr...

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