VO BOSS

Truth teller. Revolutionary. Trouble maker.   You're not a Boss if you haven't been called at least one. Today's guest has been called all three! Dutch-born voiceover actor/activist Paul Strikwerda joins Anne & Gabby for a tell-all 20 minutes. The author of the infamous Nether Voice blog drops loads of Boss Bombs.   So grab your clogs, we're going where no voice has nether gone before! Waarheidspr...

A few weeks back The Bosses talked about passive income and its ability to be a life-changer for entrepreneurs and we caused some inadvertent paranoia for our voiceover listeners!   We told you all about why passive income is so great, but we didn't address HOW to generate passive income. So today's follow-up episode is all the about the steps to go from - idea to income!   Show notes and exclusiv...

Social Media…business tool or cesspool of 'social' behavior? The choice really is yours. More and more people are becoming overly-emotional and using their social media accounts in a way that may damage their careers. In this episode we dish the dirt on voiceover actors who misuse social media and sometimes pay the price.   Show notes and exclusive offers at VOBoss.com! FOLLOW THE BOSSES: On Twitt...

Anne and Gabby are concerned. Because blind faith can be a business blunder. Stop asking coaches and other voiceover actors what you should do in this industry. Stop relying on others to tell you how you should run your business. Opinions are great, but ultimately, the journey is yours and so is the destination.   Listen too much to others and you'll end up in Toledo, which is nothing like the Tah...

"I'd like to thank the academy!" Who doesn't dream of being an award-winning voiceover actor, recognized for their skill and efforts?   A lot of people actually. It all depends on how you view the business of awards-shows. Anne and Gabby are on opposite sides of this coin (a shocking first!) So grab some popcorn and listen to today's Game of Thrones inspired episode.   Show notes and exclusive off...

Boost Your Post! Here's $150 in free Google AdWords! We'll get you to the top of the search engines! Ever feel like everyone is trying to sell you some form of web advertising for your business? The Bosses have been there too. In today's episode, we talk about what works, how to spend advertising money wisely and where not to invest.   Show notes and exclusive offers at VOBoss.com! FOLLOW THE BOSS...

How much do you know about your voiceover client? Do you have an accurate view of their stats? Buyer Analytics and consumer data is a multi-billion dollar industry. If you want your cut – then you need to know who you are selling to and why…pronto! There's so much valuable data ready for the taking…if you ask for it. Wanna know how? Give this week's episode a listen!   Show notes and exclusive off...

Hey you – stay passive – come on, you can do it! Yup, you read that right, The Bosses want your business to be passive! Because when it comes to income, passive is the new active! Many entrepreneurs view passive income as their final hurdle. The missing key to life-long success and we couldn't agree more. So grab a chair, kick up your feet and come get passive with us!   Show notes and exclusive o...

Following the leader in business makes a lot of sense – but who does the leader follow? The Market! Supply and demand are all about answering to and supporting the market and what buyers want. In today's episode, The Bosses lead the conversation and discuss how The Market gets what The Market wants.   Show notes and exclusive offers at VOBoss.com! FOLLOW THE BOSSES: On Twitter @vo_boss @aganguzza...

It's only taken three years but VO Boss is happy to announce our first recurring guest, Rob Sciglimpaglia. When it comes to legal matters in voiceover, Rob wrote the book. He's an expert on all things Voiceover Legal and with a multitude of recent infringements (including VO BOSS!) taking place, plus confusion over usage rights, we asked him back to join us once again and share his wealth of knowl...

Wisdom. Wealth. Health. You're wiser just for being a VOBoss listener, and you're working on the wealth part, but what about your health? Your business can't be healthy if you aren't! Voice actors are not immune to the healthcare crisis plaguing America. Today's episode deal with meeting and navigating the healthcare needs of entrepreneurs. Plus, we encourage you to help aid the healthcare fight o...

Politics IN voiceover? UGH don't even go there. Political voiceover work? HECK YES! There are some really great benefits to working the political scene. Anne and Gabby explore the pros, cons, and process of mining for political gold. We're getting ahead of campaign season and exploring the possibilities of working with your party.   Show notes and exclusive offers at VOBoss.com! FOLLOW THE BOSSES:...

Ladies - what do you think - is there a Gender wage gap? Holla Back! Anne and Gabby team up with John Florian and the team at VoiceoverExtra.com to bring you this episode. We explore a recent article on their site that addresses this pressing and relevant discussion. Come join the conversation Lady Voices!   Show notes and exclusive offers at VOBoss.com! FOLLOW THE BOSSES: On Twitter @vo_boss @aga...

Think your client's budget is a bust? That budget is money in the bank! Being able to work within a client's budget & make them happy is SOOO Boss! Anne and Gabby discuss the fun & finer points of budget-work and offer up their own strategies and secrets for showing any budget who's the boss.   Show notes and exclusive offers at VOBoss.com! FOLLOW THE BOSSES: On Twitter @vo_boss @aganguzza @voiceo...

Dun Dun DUNNNN! There are so many things to be afraid of but is your biggest fear really a FEAR OF SUCCESS? Join us for this shocking, eye-opening, spine-tingling (not really) edition of VOBoss. Anne and Gabby expose the monster under your voiceover booth and tell the boogie-man to eat a suck-it sandwich! Listen...if you dare. And stick around for hilarious outtakes that lighten the mood.   Show n...

We're so dependent on the internet but are you using the web to the fullest for your business? Your website is a crucial element of your voiceover business. Your online store-front has to be incredibly appealing and user-friendly. In today's episode, the bosses talk all about voiceover websites and some common problems to avoid. Wifi – on, bandwidth locked and loaded --- let's dive into the web bo...

It's time to Boss-up a level with advice from this week's guest – Tom Dheere – the Voiceover Strategist. This funny, charming voiceover actor and coach is all about business so naturally; we had to have him on the show. Remember, the H is silent, but he's not! Hit play and get down to business with three VOBosses in this week's episode.   Show notes and exclusive offers at VOBoss.com! FOLLOW THE B...

We get irate when people ask about rates! If you want your coin-purse to overflow with voiceover riches, then you've gotta grow a pair and learn how to quote a job! Other voiceover actors and industry rate guides can't do it for you. In this episode of VOBoss, Anne and Gabby want you to stop searching for the 'magic' number to charge and instead learn the skills necessary to quote your own damn ra...

The therapist is IN on this episode of VOBoss. Anne and Gabby explore the mental game of voiceover and encourage you to flip the script and reframe negative thoughts about you and your voice. They share years of combined wisdom and insight to help you stay sane and stay the course. Show notes and exclusive offers at VOBoss.com! FOLLOW THE BOSSES: On Twitter @vo_boss @aganguzza @voiceovervixen On I...

Boss! Would a Rose by any other name still smell as sweet? We're not sure – but we know it would still make money. In this week's episode Anne & Gabby talk about the use of a voiceover alias. When, why, and how. So join the ladies and ALL their alternate personalities as they explore on the best kept marketing secrets in the voiceover industry.   Show notes and exclusive offers at VOBoss.com! FOLL...

What's your handle? Social media has been changing the voiceover game for some time and now we're seeing a whole new influence…clients who are asking for YOUR social media influence! Yup, some clients now what to know what your social media reach looks like. It's a game changer for sure. Are you ready to play ball? Coaches Anne and Gabby are here to help you score big with social media.   Show not...

Are ya ready ta tawlk? Pull up ah chaah. Cuz da Bowssess wanna speak ta youze! Don't worry, you won't need a translator for today's episode, but you're sure to get a laugh out of Anne and Gabby's accent antics. The Bosses are talking all about dialects and regionalism and how they can impact your voiceover business.   Show notes and exclusive offers at VOBoss.com! FOLLOW THE BOSSES: On Twitter @vo...

Your demo isn't like a painting or a photograph – it's not art, it's a promotional tool. But are you treating it as one? Are you seeking validation from the wrong audience? Who did you make that demo for anyway? See who has the soap and who has the box in this week's episode. Join us as the bosses talk demos.   Show notes and exclusive offers at VOBoss.com! FOLLOW THE BOSSES: On Twitter @vo_boss @...

Voice, Voice…pass! Sound familiar? It should. Most voiceover actors pass on job pretty regularly. The reasons why are plentiful, but the emotional toll of doing so can be even greater. Today's VOBoss podcast is all about the passing process. Why we do it and why it's OK to do it. Give it a listen and feel free to 'pass it on' to one of your VO friends!   Show notes and exclusive offers at VOBoss.c...

Tasia Valenza is one of the most prolific voiceover bosses in the industry. So we jumped on the chance to talk to her about her career, her philanthropic endeavors and her latest passion. She's at the top of her game and sharing her gifts with the world. Today, we introduce you to #givinggreatvoice. Join us in the challenge!   Show notes and exclusive offers at VOBoss.com! FOLLOW THE BOSSES: On Tw...