Episode 769: Digital CEO Weekly Win: A Voice Actor Turns His Passion Into a 6-Figure Business & Grows His Revenue +177% Doing What He LOVES in a SMALL Niche - Paul Schmidt's BBD Success Story
In this engaging conversation, Paul Schmidt, a voice actor turned digital entrepreneur, shares his journey of transforming his passion into a thriving business. He discusses adopting a live launch model to boost his revenue significantly and the crucial role of nurturing warm leads for sales success. Insights on leveraging community support and the importance of persistence in entrepreneurship shine through. Paul's unique niche success story emphasizes that with the right guidance, anyone can build a fulfilling digital empire.
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Paul's Voice Acting Journey
Paul Schmidt transitioned from part-time to full-time voice acting after 20 years.
He started a course to teach voice actors how to get clients without intermediaries like Fiverr or agents.
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Digital Shift in Voice Acting
Digital platforms transformed voice acting by enabling direct client access.
The rise of non-union, self-made voice actors has expanded opportunities beyond traditional hubs like NYC and LA.
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Success of Live Launch Model
Paul switched from an evergreen course to a live launch model after joining Business By Design.
His first live launch generated over $40,000 through a three-part webinar series.
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In 'Start with Why', Simon Sinek introduces the concept of 'The Golden Circle', which consists of 'Why', 'How', and 'What'. He argues that successful leaders and organizations start with their purpose or 'Why', which inspires loyalty and trust. Sinek uses examples such as Apple, Martin Luther King Jr., and the Wright Brothers to illustrate how this approach can lead to significant influence and success. The book emphasizes the importance of leadership and purpose in inspiring others and achieving long-term success.
The Infinite Game
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Each day this week we’ve been highlighting Business By Design members who are doing incredible things in their businesses, and today is no exception! Jenni sits down with Paul Schmidt, a voice actor turned Digital CEO, as he pulls back the curtain and shares the big lessons and insights he’s gained on his own journey.
In this episode, Paul reveals why he decided to switch to a live launch model to sell his signature program and what happened as a result, and how he’s now consistently attracting new leads into his business daily. You’ll also learn some the ways he is leveraging the knowledge and support of others in the BBD community, and why he views coaching as the ultimate shortcut to success in entrepreneurship.
Paul's story shows that with the right guidance and persistence, your unique skills can translate into a wildly successful digital business, regardless of the size of your niche!
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In this episode you’ll hear:
A look at Paul's signature offer and and how adopting a live launch model from BBD significantly boosted his business's revenue
What’s he’s learned about the difference between marketing to warm and cold audiences, and the steps he is taking now to warm up his audience and improve his launch results
How Paul's perspective on manifestation and the “woo” has changed after joining BBD
His insights on the transformative power of the Business by Design community
The critical role that coaching and mentorship play as the ultimate shortcut to success as an entrepreneur
Why being in a very focused, narrow and specific niche can actually be a significant advantage for your business
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