Fear, Failure, and the Truth About Building a Voice Over Career, with Paul Cartwright
About this episode
Marc Scott interviews Paul Cartwright about overcoming fear and failure in building a voice over career.
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•…
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