Stop Guessing. Start Charging Like a Pro.

Most voice actors are either undercharging, overthinking, or losing gigs because they don’t know how to price their work.

VO Rates 101 fixes that — fast.

✅ Tired of asking, “What should I charge?”
✅ Sick of pulling numbers out of thin air?
✅ Ready to stop losing money because you “didn’t know”?

ENROLL IN VO RATES 101 NOW

Course Creator and Voice Actor, Paul Schmidt

If You’re Guessing Your Rates… You’re Leaving Money on the Table (and You Know It)

You know that sinking feeling when someone asks, “What are your rates?”

…and your brain short-circuits?

Are you about to undercharge? Overquote? Lose the gig? Sound like an amateur?

If you’ve ever:

  • • Googled “voice over rates” and got five different answers,
  • • Asked in a Facebook group and got judged instead of helped,
  • • Pulled a number out of thin air and hoped no one questioned it,
  • • Or worse — quoted low, landed the job, and realized you just worked for peanuts…

You’re not alone.

Most voice actors have no idea what to charge — or why they’re charging it.

They’re stuck in rate purgatory:

👉 Afraid to charge more

👉 Unsure if they’re underpricing

👉 Confused by usage fees, licensing, platforms, and BS rate charts that contradict each other

And here’s the worst part:

Every time you guess, you’re gambling with your income and your reputation.

Clients can smell it.

You sound uncertain. You lose authority. And sometimes… you straight-up lose the gig.

I WANT TO GET PAID LIKE A PRO

There’s a Proven, Professional Way to Price Your VO Work — And You Don’t Have to Figure It Out Alone

What if you never had to second-guess your rates again?

What if quoting a job felt easy, professional, and — dare I say — empowering?

Here’s the thing nobody tells you:

💥 There’s a clear, logical, and ethical way to price your voiceover work.

💥 No more guessing games. No more awkward “What’s your budget?” standoffs.

💥 No more undervaluing yourself because you “just want the gig.”

Once you understand how rates actually work in this industry, you’ll wonder why no one taught you this sooner.

And that’s exactly what VO Rates 101 does.

I’M DONE UNDERVALUING MYSELF

Introducing

Imagine Quoting With Confidence — and Actually Getting Paid What You’re Worth

What if pricing wasn’t a panic moment — but a power move?

✅ You get a job inquiry.

✅ You confidently quote the rate.

✅ The client says “Sounds great!”

✅ You book the job and get paid what you’re worth — without haggling, awkwardness, or second-guessing yourself.

That’s not a fantasy. That’s what happens when you know how voiceover rates work — and how to explain them like a pro.

Inside VO Rates 101, you’ll learn how to:

  • • Break down pricing by usage, industry, and deliverables
  • • Spot red flags and scope creep before they bite you
  • • Handle rate convos without sweating through your shirt
  • • Build a simple quoting process that makes you look polished AF

This isn’t about being “aggressive.” It’s about being prepared.

When you understand rates, you own the negotiation — and the mic.

YES! I WANT RATE CONFIDENCE

Rate Charts Are a Mess. This Course Isn’t.

Look, there’s no shortage of “opinions” about voiceover rates online.

You’ve probably seen:

❌ Confusing rate charts that contradict each other

❌ Facebook threads full of “That’s too high!” and “You’re undervaluing the industry!”

❌ Random advice from people who aren’t even booking work

That noise is keeping you broke, stuck, and overwhelmed.

VO Rates 101 cuts through the chaos.

This course was built by a working voice actor (who’s built a thriving career quoting and booking directly with clients) and a business strategist who actually understands how rates work in the real world — not in a Facebook comment section.

This isn’t theory.

This isn’t guesswork.

This is the professional, direct-to-client rate strategy the industry should be teaching you… but isn’t.

If you want to stop stressing and start quoting like a pro, this is where it starts.

I’M READY TO STOP GUESSING

You’ve Been Told to “Figure It Out” — But Professionals Don’t Wing It. They Use a System.

Here’s what no one tells you:

Professional voice actors aren’t pulling numbers out of thin air.

They’re not crossing their fingers and hoping the rate they quoted “sounds right.”

They’re using a system — one rooted in industry standards, licensing terms, and real-world business strategy.

The problem is… No one’s ever taught YOU that system.

You’ve been left to:

❌ Piece together advice from random Facebook groups

❌ Download daunting rate guides and try to make them fit

❌ Watch other voice actors argue about “what’s fair” without any real context

That stops now.

Once you learn how rates actually work — and how to confidently, ethically quote your projects — everything changes.

✅ You’ll stop feeling awkward talking about money

✅ You’ll stop wondering if you’re being “too expensive” or “too cheap”

✅ You’ll finally run your business like a pro

The secret isn’t more opinions.

It’s a clear, proven, professional system — and that’s exactly what VO Rates 101 gives you.

SHOW ME HOW TO CHARGE MORE (THE RIGHT WAY)

The Proven Process to Quote With Confidence (Without a PhD in Math)

Here’s how VO Rates 101 gets you from confused to confident — fast:

Inside this self-paced course, you’ll learn:

🎯 How to Break Down a Project

You’ll stop lumping every VO job into one rate and learn how to price based on usage, project type, and scope — so you’re never undervaluing your work again.

🎯 What Industry Standards Actually Are (and Aren’t)

You’ll finally understand where those so-called “rate guides” fit into the picture — and when to confidently ignore them.

🎯 How to Handle Licensing, Usage, and Buyouts

We’ll break down the legalese and jargon so you can quote for commercial usage, broadcast, corporate, and non-broadcast without sweating.

🎯 How to Quote Quickly and Professionally

You’ll get a simple quoting structure and templates you can use immediately — so you sound polished and professional every time.

🎯 How to Handle Pushback Like a Pro

You’ll learn exactly what to say when a client says, “That’s too high” — without dropping your rate or sounding desperate.

No fluff. No guesswork. No random Facebook advice.

Just the tools, strategies, and real-world business knowledge you’ve been missing.

LET’S FIX MY RATES

You’re Already Doing the Hard Part — It’s Time to Make It Pay Off

You’ve already done the hard stuff:

✅ You’ve trained your voice.

✅ You’ve invested in equipment.

✅ You’ve been chasing clients, auditioning, marketing yourself.

✅ You care enough to want to do this right.

But if you’re still stuck wondering, “Am I charging enough? Too much? What do I even quote?”

That’s the final missing piece — and it’s costing you.

You’re one decision away from never having to stress about your rates again.

If you’ve ever thought:

👉 I wish someone would just tell me what to charge…

👉 I want to feel confident quoting…

👉 I’m tired of leaving money on the table…

Then VO Rates 101 was built for you.

You’ve made it this far in your voiceover career — let’s make sure you’re getting paid like a pro.

TEACH ME HOW TO PRICE MY VO WORK

You Don’t Need to Struggle With Rates Another Day

By now, you know the truth:

🚫 Guessing your rates isn’t working.

🚫 Crowdsourcing answers leaves you more confused.

🚫 Undercharging (or overcharging) is costing you gigs, money, and credibility.

But that doesn’t have to be your story anymore.

You’ve seen how professional voice actors handle rates — and you’re ready to join them.

VO Rates 101 was built to take you from “I don’t know what to charge” to “Here’s my rate” — with zero hesitation.

You don’t need another year of struggling, doubting, or winging it.

You need the tools, strategy, and confidence to price your work like a pro.

That’s exactly what you’ll get inside VO Rates 101.

👇 Here’s everything you get when you enroll…

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Here’s Exactly What You Get Inside VO Rates 101

🎯 Module 1: Course Introduction

We’ll kick things off by setting the foundation — what this course is, who it’s for, and how to get the most out of it.

🎯 Module 2: What To Know Before You Audition or Quote

Before you even think about quoting, you need to understand how rates work behind the scenes. This module breaks it down, so you never walk into a negotiation blind.

🎯 Module 3.1: Broadcast – Commercials

Learn how to price local, regional, and national commercial work across TV, radio, and digital broadcast — including usage fees and licensing terms.

🎯 Module 3.2: Broadcast – In-Show and Documentary Narration

Discover how to structure rates for in-show narration and documentary projects — including how to factor in union vs. non-union markets.

🎯 Module 4.1: Non-Broadcast – Corporate and Industrial Narration

Master corporate rates for explainer videos, product launches, internal comms, and more — the bread and butter of many VO businesses.

🎯 Module 4.2: Non-Broadcast – Medical and Technical Narration

Get clear on how to price complex, specialized projects like medical and technical narration (where the stakes and budgets are higher).

🎯 Module 4.3: Non-Broadcast – Explainer Videos

Explainer videos are everywhere — and this module shows you how to price them smartly, without undervaluing your voice.

🎯 Module 5: E-Learning and Corporate Training

E-learning is one of the fastest-growing VO markets. You’ll learn how to price these projects based on word count, usage, and licensing.

🎯 Module 6: Audiobooks

Yes, audiobooks are a whole different animal — and you’ll learn how to quote them confidently without falling for lowball offers.

🎯 Industry Rates Resources

No more Googling “VO rates” and getting conflicting answers. You’ll get access to curated, up-to-date rate resources you can actually use.

🎯 My Pickups, Revisions, and Other Policies Page

Swipe my real-world policies so you can protect your time, avoid scope creep, and handle client requests like a pro.

GET INSTANT ACCESS

$199 to Eliminate Rate Stress Forever? That’s a Steal.

Be honest. How much have you already lost by undercharging?

How many gigs have you missed because you weren’t sure what to quote?

How many hours have you wasted spiraling in Facebook groups looking for answers?

For just $199, that ends today.

You’ll get:

✅ A full, professional rate system

✅ Rate strategies across every major VO genre

✅ Real-world tools, templates, and policies

✅ Lifetime access + all future updates

✅ The clarity and confidence to quote like a business owner, not a hobbyist

This isn’t a cost. It’s an investment — and it pays for itself the minute you book one properly priced job.

Because let’s face it…

If you don’t know how to price your work, your business is bleeding money.

But with VO Rates 101, you’ll stop the leaks and start charging like a pro.

GRAB VO RATES 101 FOR $199

FAQs

❓ Who is VO Rates 101 for?

This course is built for working voice actors — whether you’re just starting to book gigs or you’ve been at it for years but still stress over quoting. If you’ve ever asked, “What should I charge?” this course is for you.

❓ I already have a rate guide. Do I need this?

Rate guides are a tool — but they don’t teach you how to actually use those numbers in real-world situations. VO Rates 101 doesn’t just hand you numbers — it shows you how to price, quote, and explain your rates like a pro.

❓ Will this course tell me exactly what to charge?

No one can set your exact rate for every project — and anyone who says otherwise is lying. What this course will do is give you the knowledge, strategies, and structure to confidently build your own rates based on project type, usage, and industry standards.

❓ What if I only do one type of VO work?

Even better. This course is broken down by genre, so you can skip straight to the sections you need — whether that’s commercials, corporate, e-learning, audiobooks, or medical narration.

❓ I’m already booking jobs. Do I really need this?

Booking work is great — but if you’re not sure you’re charging enough (or too much), you’re leaving money and credibility on the table. This course will make sure your rates match your skill and experience.

❓ How long will it take to complete the course?

You can binge it in a couple of hours or take it one module at a time. Each lesson is short, clear, and actionable — and you get lifetime access, so there’s no rush.

❓ Is this course only for US-based voice actors?

Nope. The rate strategies in this course apply globally. No matter where you live, you need to understand usage, licensing, and how to confidently quote your work. We do use examples from the GVAA Rate Guide, but the principles are global.

❓ What if I have questions while I’m going through the course?

You’ll get access to industry resources and policies — plus, access to The Rates Room in VO Pro, where you can get answers to questions on specific projects/rates from Paul and a host of other VO Pros.

STOP GUESSING. START BOOKING.

So now, it's time for you to make a choice.

Choice #1:
Keep winging it.

Keep guessing your rates, hoping you’re not undercharging, stressing every time a client asks, “What’s your rate?”

Spend hours scrolling through Facebook threads, Googling conflicting advice, and wondering why you’re still stuck.

You can absolutely do that.

But you already know where that leads — more confusion, more lost income, more frustration.

Or Choice #2:
Get VO Rates 101 today and fix this — once and for all.

Walk away with:

✅ A clear, professional quoting system

✅ Real-world strategies for pricing your work

✅ The confidence to talk about money like a pro

✅ Lifetime access to the course and resources

One decision. $199. Lifetime value.

You can stay stuck — or you can finally take control of your VO business and start getting paid what you’re worth.

The choice is yours.

But you already know what the smart move is.

Let’s get you inside VO Rates 101.

I’M READY TO STOP GUESSING

The Only Risk? Doing Nothing and Staying Stuck.

Look, I’m not going to blow smoke. This is a digital course with instant access.

That means when you enroll, you get the full course and all the resources immediately — so there are no refunds, no guarantees, and no take-backs.

But here’s the real risk:

What’s it costing you to keep guessing your rates?

How much money have you already left on the table because you didn’t know how to quote confidently?

How many clients have passed you over because you sounded unsure about pricing?

VO Rates 101 is a business tool.

When you use it, you’ll finally have the knowledge and system to stop second-guessing and start charging what you’re worth.

But if you don’t take action?

The confusion, frustration, and lost income will keep stacking up.

The real risk isn’t the course — it’s staying stuck where you are.

The choice is yours.

YES! I WANT RATE CONFIDENCE

Every Day You Wait, You’re Leaving Money on the Table

The course will still be here tomorrow, next week, even next month.

But here’s what won’t wait:

  • The jobs you’re underquoting right now.
  • The clients you’re losing because you sound unsure.
  • The money you’re leaving on the table every time you guess your rate.

Every day you wait is another day you’re stuck spinning your wheels, wondering what to charge, and hoping you got it right.

The sooner you learn how to price your work like a pro, the sooner you’ll start earning like one.

Why keep losing income when the solution is right in front of you?

You can keep wondering, or you can fix this today.

Your future VO business is waiting.

TEACH ME HOW TO PRICE MY VO WORK!