For years, I told myself I wasn’t a commercial voice actor.

Not because I couldn’t be… but because I wasn’t booking.

That story became my reality.

In this fireside chat, I’m breaking down the three things I did that completely changed that… and led to multiple commercial campaigns running at the same time across Canada.

If you’ve ever struggled in a genre, questioned your abilities, or felt stuck in your voice over career, this episode is for you.

I’ll walk you through: • The mindset shift that changed everything • How the right coaching made the difference • Why I had to fall back in love with auditioning • And the narratives that were quietly holding me back

Plus a bonus insight that made an immediate impact in the booth.

If you’re ready to stop overthinking and start booking, this one matters.

🖱️ Marc Scott on Instagram - https://instagram.com/marcscott 🖱️ Marc Scott on YouTube - https://youtube.com/@MarcScottVO 🖱️ VOpreneur® on YouTube - https://youtube.com/@vopreneur

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* Join the VOpreneur Facebook Group ➡️ Visit https://facebook.com/groups/vopreneur

If you need guidance with your voice over business or learning how to more effectively market, I can help. Book a 15 minute free consultation with me to discuss your specific needs. https://vopreneur.com/free

What's really holding voice actors back? In most cases, it's not talent. It's mindset, the stories we tell ourselves, and the lack of accountability to push through when things get hard.

In this episode, Marc Scott sits down with Billie Jo Konze — stage actor, voice actor, singer, podcaster, and accountability coach — for a candid conversation about what it actually takes to grow a sustainable voice over career.

From bowling to booking campaigns, this one covers a lot of ground. But at the heart of it is a simple truth: the people who succeed are the ones who show up, do the hard thing, and refuse to let their own excuses win.

What you'll learn in this episode:

• Why confidence directly impacts your booking ratio
• How the stories you tell yourself can make or break your career
• What "work begets work" really means — and why it's about confidence, not just credits
• How to build and run an accountability group that actually works
• Why shame has no place in accountability
• The numbers every voice actor should be tracking
• Why your social media follower count is probably the wrong metric
• Book recommendations for the voice actor who wants to think like a business owner

🖱️ Billie Jo Konze Website - https://billiejovo.com 🖱️ Audacious Accountability - https://audaciousaccountability.com 🖱️ Billie Jo Konze Links - https://www.billiejokonze.com/links

🖱️ Marc Scott on Instagram - https://instagram.com/marcscott 🖱️ Marc Scott on YouTube - https://youtube.com/@MarcScottVO 🖱️ VOpreneur® on YouTube - https://youtube.com/@vopreneur

* VOpreneur® ➡️ Visit https://vopreneur.com

* Get an instant $25 credit when you sign up for VoiceZam ➡️ Visit https://voicezam.com/marcscott

* For voice over services: ➡️ Visit https://marcscottvoiceover.com

* Join the VOpreneur Facebook Group ➡️ Visit https://facebook.com/groups/vopreneur

If you need guidance with your voice over business or learning how to more effectively market, I can help. Book a 15 minute free consultation with me to discuss your specific needs. https://vopreneur.com/free

Fear is one of the biggest reasons voice actors stay stuck.

In this episode of the Everyday VOpreneur Podcast, Marc Scott talks with voice actor Paul Cartwright about fear, failure, persistence, confidence, rejection, and what it really takes to build a voice over career.

Paul shares the truth about his journey, including a terrible first demo, the pressure of trying to “make it,” the fear that comes from not knowing what will happen next, and the mindset shifts that helped him keep moving forward. He also opens up about chasing dream representation, losing an agent he thought would change everything, and ultimately finding the right manager, one who helped triple his income.

This conversation is honest, practical, encouraging, and a reminder that growth in voice over is supposed to feel uncomfortable.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• Why fear of failure and fear of success often come from the same place • How to stop obsessing over outcomes you cannot control • Why failure is often just a learning experience • The story behind Paul’s first terrible demo • What happened when he forgot to hit record in a national session • Why persistence matters when pursuing agents and opportunities • How losing a dream agent led to something better • The reality of building a voice over business over time • Why “overnight success” is almost never overnight • How Paul balanced family, full-time work, and late-night hustle while building his career • Why coaching and mentorship continue to matter at every stage • How Paul pivoted from video games and animation into commercial voice over • Why the right people in your corner can change everything • The mindset that helped Paul keep going when things got hard

One of the biggest takeaways from this conversation is simple:

You cannot fail if you do not quit.

If you are in a season of doubt, fear, frustration, or uncertainty, this episode will encourage you to keep going.

If this episode was helpful, share it with another voice actor and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform.

🖱️ Paul Cartwright Website - www.paulcartwrightvo.com 🖱️ Paul Cartwright Instagram - https://instagram.com/paultcartwright 🖱️ Paul Cartwright Facebook - https://facebook.com/paultcartwright 🖱️ Paul Cartwright X - https://x.com/paultcartwright

🖱️ Marc Scott on Instagram - https://instagram.com/marcscott 🖱️ Marc Scott on YouTube - https://youtube.com/@MarcScottVO 🖱️ VOpreneur® on YouTube - https://youtube.com/@vopreneur

* VOpreneur® ➡️ Visit https://vopreneur.com

* Get an instant $25 credit when you sign up for VoiceZam ➡️ Visit https://voicezam.com/marcscott

* For voice over services: ➡️ Visit https://marcscottvoiceover.com

* Join the VOpreneur Facebook Group ➡️ Visit https://facebook.com/groups/vopreneur

If you need guidance with your voice over business or learning how to more effectively market, I can help. Book a 15 minute free consultation with me to discuss your specific needs. https://vopreneur.com/free