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.

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What makes a great storyteller in voice over?

In this episode of the Everyday VOpreneur Podcast, Marc Scott sits down with legendary voice actor and coach Thom Pinto to break down the art of storytelling in documentary and docuseries narration.

From visualization and emotional connection to understanding network styles and structure, Thom shares decades of insight into what separates average reads from compelling, bookable performances.

If you’ve ever wanted to break into documentary narration or simply become a stronger storyteller in your voice over work, this episode is packed with practical advice you can apply immediately.

🎙️ In this episode, we discuss: • What actually makes someone a great storyteller • Why visualization is the #1 skill for narration • How storytelling has evolved across networks like Discovery, Nat Geo, and PBS • The importance of understanding brand and audience • Common mistakes voice actors make in documentary auditions • How to structure your reads for long-form narration • Why you need to consume the genre you want to book • The role of music, pacing, and emotional connection • Practical audition tips to stand out in narration

Whether you’re brand new to narration or looking to level up your storytelling skills, this is a masterclass you don’t want to miss.

🖱️ Thom Pinto Website - https://www.thompinto.com 🖱️ Thom Pinto Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/pintopipes 🖱️ Thom Pinto LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thom-pinto-05717747

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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 does it take to voice and produce more than 2,000 commercials a year?

In this episode of the Everyday VOpreneur Podcast, Marc Scott sits down with voice actor and producer Jenna Birmingham to talk about high-volume production, automotive voice over, and how she built a career working on thousands of commercials annually.

Jenna’s journey into voice over started in radio, where she learned production and performance the old-fashioned way. Over time she discovered a niche in automotive advertising and today works inside a commercial production hub while also maintaining freelance voice over clients.

Along the way, she’s learned how to work fast, trust her instincts in the booth, and avoid burnout while juggling an intense creative workload.

If you’ve ever wondered what high-volume voice over production looks like behind the scenes, this conversation offers a fascinating look at the workflow, mindset, and discipline required to make it work.

In this episode, we discuss:

• How Jenna Birmingham voices and produces more than 2,000 commercials a year • Why automotive voice over can be a powerful niche for voice actors • The reality of high-volume commercial production • Jenna’s workflow for balancing production work and freelance voice over • The importance of trusting your instincts when approaching a script • Why the copy often “tells you what it wants to be” • Avoiding burnout while working in a high-output creative environment • Lessons learned from starting out in radio production • Why saying “yes” early in your career can open unexpected doors • How relationships and consistency create long-term client work

🖱️ Jenna Birmingham Website - https://jennabirmingham.com 🖱️ Jenna Birmingham YouTube - https://youtube.com/@jennabirmingham 🖱️ Jenna Birmingham Facebook - https://facebook.com/jennaannebirmingham 🖱️ Jenna Birmingham on LinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/in/jennabirmingham 🖱️ Jenna Birmingham on Instagram - https://instagram.com/jenna_birmingham_official

🖱️ 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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* 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