VO BOSS

Spring is in the air! Birds are chirping, flowers are blooming, but your office is probably an unholy mess!! Make 2018 the year you make your life simpler! Check out how Anne keeps her computer clean and synced and how Gabby keeps her sanity with her office space. Declutter your office, phone, computer, and everything else with super tips from the VO Bosses! Show notes and exclusive offers at VOBo...

Happy St. Patrick's Day! In honor of our favorite GREEN holiday, Anne and Gabby thought it would be a good time to talk about money blocks. What in your business life is stopping you from making more money and reaching your fullest potential? Maybe you're even completely unaware that you have a money block! Well, this might just be the podcast to break that mental block! Show notes and exclusive o...

Don't become mystery meat in a can! Wait...wrong type of spam… If you're struggling with getting responses from your email campaigns - Anne and Gabby are here to help! They'll go over how to avoid being put in the spam folder, getting more response from your emails, building a legitimate mailing list and some great tools to do it all for you, FASTER! Show notes and exclusive offers at VOBoss.com!...

We got 'em. The VO power couple: Sheppard squared! Erik and Lindsay Sheppard join Anne and Gabby this week for the VO BOSS's first ever four-way! Both Lindsay and Erik have been in the industry since their late teens and have been killing it ever since! They are both voice actors, agents, activists, educators, YouTubers and parents! In this episode they share how they got started in VO, how they m...

Internet + Etiquette = Netiquette! In our ever-changing digital age, not only do we have to keep up with the trends but our business etiquette does too! Mass Email Marketing, Signatures, Facebooks Posts, Group Texts - Anne and Gabby cover it all and help you avoid some serious mistakes that could hurt your brand! Remember: "It takes 20 years to build a reputation and five minutes to ruin it." - Wa...

Click here to get in the $$$ mood! Who doesn't LOVE getting paid? Anne and Gabby sure do! This episode they go over all the different options out there, what you should be using and how you can make sure you get paid FASTER! Trust us, your clients will thank you for listening to this episode! Show notes and exclusive offers at VOBoss.com! FOLLOW THE BOSSES: On Twitter @vo_boss @aganguzza @voiceove...

Forget Match.com - Head to Google! Happy Valentine's Day! In celebration, we thought we'd focus on matching you up with the most important relationship your VO career needs... a COACH! And who better to learn from than two great coaches! Anne and Gabby go over researching a coach, coaching styles and strategies and when it's time to move forward with someone else. Show notes and exclusive offers a...

He's an international man of mystery! And traveling First Class all the way! The one. The only. J. Michael Collins! J. Michael joins Anne and Gabby and shares his VO story, his daily routine and some secrets he used to grow his business to the size it is today. Show notes and exclusive offers at VOBoss.com! FOLLOW THE BOSSES: On Twitter @vo_boss @aganguzza @voiceovervixen On Instagram @vo_boss @ag...

"Clowns to the left of me, Trolls to the right...." Well maybe that's not exactly how the song goes. But let's face it. Trolls SUCK!  There are some people out there who have nothing better to do than spread their own misery. But sometimes it's not so easy to ignore or forget these hurtful comments. Anne and Gabby talk internet trolls, especially related to your business social media profiles. You...

Ready for a vacay, but nervous about being away from your booth? Anne and Gabby share some insights into travel rigs and making the most of your business while you're out of town. They go over booking out, utilizing common hotel items for a makeshift booth and ways you can make some business contacts at your destination! Show notes and exclusive offers at VOBoss.com! FOLLOW THE BOSSES: On Twitter...

THE MOST ASKED QUESTION OF MOST VOICE ACTORS....... "How Do I Find Clients???" Well, Anne and Gabby to the rescue! Whether you have a been at this a while and are looking for some new clients to add or if you need to start building that client list from scratch - this podcast is guaranteed to help you out! Anne and Gabby go over the common questions, give you some strategies and different approach...

How many hats does this guy wear?!?!? This week, Anne and Gabby sit down with Rob Sciglimpaglia, coach, author, voice actor, actor, director, producer AND attorney! With a 27-year law career, Rob brings some much-needed clarity to the legal side of VO. He clears up some common misconceptions, breaks down the differences and benefits between corporations and spells out what could happen to YOU lega...

Memes. Snapchat. Avocado Toast. The advertising industry trends are changing and maybe for the better. Anne and Gabby share some perspectives about the trends they're seeing come from millennial clients and talent. What approach should you take with your millennial clients and how should you really interpret that "millennial" direction on your copy? Listen to find out! Show notes and exclusive off...

Happy Holidays! And our gift to you is the first VO BOSS Outtake Episode! Ever wonder what happens behind the scenes, between takes or when the boss ladies mess up? Listen to the hilarity ensue as Anne, Gabby, countless guests, and even the intro voice go full-on unscripted. Yes, there is swearing. Yes, you will laugh. Yes, you will get to know Anne and Gabby on a MUCH more personal level. Enjoy!...

If you're still shaking from the infamous "acquisition" a new hope is here! Anne and Gabby talk with the creator of Voice Casting Hub, a new online agency casting platform. Matt Dubois has 20 years experience in the tech industry working in hosting and CRM software. With the help of his voice actress girlfriend, hundreds of agents and producers, Voice Casting Hub could very well be the answer we'v...

Anne and Gabby are joined by the king of all things VO automotive, Cliff Zellman! A former rock and roll engineer in LA, animation voice actor, and coach, Cliff is now the go-to producer for automotive spots and demos. Cliff shares some insights into "the holy grail" of voiceover, how to get into the automotive space and even some tips for what you should (and shouldn't) put in your automotive dem...

Ho! Ho! Holy Crap! I have to send ALL my clients gifts?!?! It's that time of year again! And you're probably wondering, what, if anything, do I get my agents and clients? Well, Anne and Gabby go into great detail about what gifts are appropriate, how much to spend, who to give them to and even provide some creative ideas you can use yourself! Show notes and exclusive offers at VOBoss.com! FOLLOW T...

Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words can actually still really hurt my feelings!"   Anne and Gabby share some personal accounts of past clients who came across a bit harsh. If you haven't come across this yet, you most likely will. So our #BossBabes go over some very important ways to handle yourself next time it happens that could help you keep your client relationships intact.  Show n...

It's almost a swear word amongst the non-tech savvy...SEO! Anne (and kind of Gabby) go into full geek-mode and go over all things Search Engine Optimization. With Anne's background in tech, she knows all the ins, outs and in-betweens of what it takes for people to find your website and what scams you should look out for. You already have an awesome demo, so find out how to make sure EVERYONE hears...

Did someone say 3-way?!?! Anne and Gabby and special guest Rebecca Davis share tons of laughs, passion, and wisdom in this week's episode. Rebecca is an actress who has been on stages and on-camera all her life, but after a few voiceover gigs, realized her calling and left the on-camera world behind. She shares her perspective on work and life, her take on the infamous "LA bubble" and her biggest...

The first VO Boss Listener Question Episode! Anne and Gabby love your questions and feedback! Keep them coming and it may end up in our next episode! Question from Macha Gruber: "I have been throwing myself into casting site research and submissions. And I had a director ask me if I have an agent, and I responded, Well, I have four. So, My question is how do I handle this? First of all, why do the...

All Treat - No Tricks!  A Candid Conversation with.... George Washington III! Straight from Gabby's neck of the woods, George Washington III, voice actor, campus director, opera singer, and father of 4 joins Anne and Gabby to talk about how he got into voiceover, what he does to get his voice out there and also shares some VERY cool tech shortcuts that could help your daily auditioning! Show notes...

WARNING: (NSFW) This episode contains content about victimization and sexual abuse that some listeners may find disturbing. #Me Too In the wake of the #Me Too social awareness movement, Anne and Gabby talk candidly about the struggles women face with sexual harassment and misconduct. This episode also talks about victims of alleged sexual abuse at the hands of a well-known voiceover coach. Where y...

"Yeah, I'll have a VO ATL with a Voxy on the side, hold the Faffy and can you add a WoVO to that? Oh, and a Diet Coke!" With so many VO conferences out there it's hard to know which ones "order" off the menu. They're a super fun time and a great way for all us introverts to mingle and get to know each other, but they can also be overwhelming. Anne and Gabby break down what your strategy should be...

Jim: "I... I just don't know why I'm not booking anymore." Jane: "Dude! Your logo has a reel-to-reel in it! They probably think you're analog!" Your brand is important. It says a lot about you! And while Anne and Gabby have talked about marketing yourself before, in this episode, they really hone in on what your brand should be and how you can make it work for you in the long run. They also discus...