How a Corporate Leader Reinvented Himself—Building a Thriving Voiceover Career From Scratch (Jerry Dugan)

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Have you ever felt the itch to leave it all behind and create a life on your own terms?In today’s episode, Jerry Dugan reveals the honest, often messy truth behind walking away from a secure corporate role to chase a creative dream—becoming a full-time voiceover artist. From risking it all on gig platforms to navigating the loneliness of entrepreneurship and mastering the art of authentic storytelling, Jerry shares every raw milestone, failure, and hidden lesson.

Curiosity, hustle, and emotional grit: these are the cornerstones Jerry credits for lasting success. Whether you crave creative freedom, or simply wonder what it takes to get paid using your voice, Jerry’s journey is a masterclass in reinvention.

What You'll Learn :

Why traditional careers can stifle creativity—and the turning point that sparked Jerry’s leap.
The tactical steps to break into voiceover—without a safety net (or big budget).
How to land your first client—even when everyone says you’re not “qualified.”
Surviving rejection, client drama, and tough transitions: inside the emotional rollercoaster.
The power of leadership skills—how corporate lessons become creative superpowers.

Timestamps:

0:02:00 The Leap: Jerry’s wake-up call from corporate to creative.
0:04:00 First Blood: The hustle to find gigs—Upwork, Fiverr, ACX, and getting paid the first time.
0:07:00 Client Chemistry: Navigating relationships, tricky feedback, and finding your “groove.”
0:12:00 A Day in the Life: Jerry’s exact daily routine as a full-time voiceover artist.
0:18:00 Brutal Truths: Rejection rates, authenticity, and the persistence required to win.
0:27:00 Leadership Rewired: Why old business skills are the secret edge in creative work.
0:35:00 Dreams & Impact: Jerry’s personal project wishes—and how to turn stories into legacies.

Guest Links:

Website: jerryduganvoice.com
Upwork, Fiverr, Voices.com profiles linked on website

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