VO BOSS

In the United States, approximately 133 million people, that's 40% of the population suffer from some type of incurable, ongoing, chronic illness. That's a HUGE number! Chances are, you or someone you're close to has a chronic illness. Anne and Gabby are no different. Anne is a survivor of breast cancer and Gabby was recently diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. So how do these illnesses affect thei...

*Notification* *Post* *Tweet* *Swipe* *Click* *Snap* *AHHHHHHHH!* Ok. Real fact time. In the month of June (2017), over TWO BILLION people were active on Facebook. BILLION! WIth a B! And that's JUST Facebook. In our daily lives, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, Snapchat...(does MySpace still exist?) are also a constant presence. There are so many places to get social, it's hard to know where to spend...

Check in with VOB as A&G talk about P2Ps! This episode is not about the recent Voices.com news, but rather a genuine talk between Anne and Gabby about the good and bad things Pay to Plays are doing for the voiceover industry. They talk about some of the big players in Pay to Plays, share personal experiences they've had with them and talk about why it might NOT be the best place for VO beginners....

It's a bird! It's a plane! It's a...unicorn...crapping glitter everywhere? Jenn Henry is a brilliant, sarcastic, firecracker who started out in radio. Anne and Gabby have a hilariously fun time talking with Jenn about her life after radio, home life with kids and her day to day life as a voice actor. Show notes and exclusive offers at VOBoss.com! FOLLOW THE BOSSES: On Twitter @vo_boss @aganguzza @...

Take a second, close your eyes and take a deep breath. Now imagine not being able to open your eyes ever again, yet, you're still a voice actor. Tina Wilson has been blind since birth, but she doesn't let that stop her from being one of the most joyful, optimistic and passionate people in the voiceover industry. Join Anne and Gabby as they talk with Tina about her disability, what challenges she f...

Feeling confused? Uncertain? Can't remember your name? Never fear! The Doctors are In! Dr. Ganguzza and Dr. Nistico specialize in voiceover identity crises and branding mistakes and they are here to help you conquer your VO self. No need to run to the pharmacy either! Just sit back and apply this podcast to your ear canal for approximately 20 minutes. You'll be feeling better in no time! To take y...

Ever wish you could have your own director in the booth with you? Meet the man who makes it possible.  Everett Oliver, beloved booth director and animation expert talks with Anne and Gabby about his business, working with actors, and getting the most out of your performance in the booth. Myboothdirector.com is coming to a town near you soon, so get ready for this gregarious director to make you wo...

How emotionally intelligent are you? In this episode Anne and Gabby interview voice actress Monique Bagwell and explore the fascinating world of Alba Emoting and how it can impact your acting career. This podcast is a precursor to the VO BOSS University class on  Emotional Intelligence.   Monique generously shares her level headed approach to business as well as ways to identify and combat common...

Don't know Kelly Stevens?  Sure ya do! He's the Master of the VO Power Nap - and our VO BOSS imaging voice!  Let's meet the man behind the mic.  Charming, charismatic and funny. As a radio personality, these attributes made Kelly Stevens successful.  Now we explore how Kelly is incorporating these traits into his voiceover career. Learn how this former radio man deals with the daily challenges of...

Want a professional home studio? Awesome, that'll be $10k. What?!? You DON'T have $10k in your wallet? Hmm. Well, I guess we'll have to get creative... Seriously, guys - professional sounding booths DON'T have to break the bank! As a matter of fact, both Anne and Gabby have built their own booths! Pure DIY greatness and here's the kicker - no one can tell! In this episode, these ladies let you in...

Ready? Take a DEEP breath! Go! Why in the world would a whale want water? When a whale wants water will a well run dry? Why in the world would a wet whale want wet water? Will a wet whale want wet water when a wet well runs dry? Phew! Rodney is not only a voice actor, but an author, coach, singer, AND actor! Plus, he's known for some amazing tongue twisters and he even put them in a book ! Join An...

 Christi is the definition of a triple threat and gives us all some serious B.O.S.S-piration! Anne and Gabby talk with Christi about her video and radio production background and how it has helped her business, her local voice over group and what they're up to and Christi shares some tips that could give you a leg up with your clients! Show notes and exclusive offers at VOBoss.com! FOLLOW THE BOSS...

Still shaking in your boots from the recent VO news? You've heard the cries, fear, and uncertainty from your fellow voice actors about the recent acquisition of Voicebank by Voices.com – but what does it all mean for the industry? Anne and Gabby talk about what's been happening, their thoughts on the merger and where they see the VO industry heading in the near and far future. Show notes and exclu...

Put the top down, take the doors off and take a ride with these ladies!   You probably know her as the Jeep girl, but she's oh-so much more!  Kelley Buttrick joins Anne and Gabby to talk about her massively successful Jeep campaign, how she did it and shares tons of wisdom that voice talent should hear about their own marketing efforts. If you struggle with PR or marketing, this is the podcast for...

It takes a village to raise a ...voice actor!    Anne and Gabby get personal and give you a behind the scenes look at how they do it all! Their secret? They don't!  They share the importance of outsourcing, the tasks they no longer tackle and how it can even increase your bottom line!   Show notes and exclusive offers at VOBoss.com! FOLLOW THE BOSSES: On Twitter @vo_boss @aganguzza @voiceovervixen...

As a mom, wife and super talented VO actress, Heather Costa is a true example of what it is to be a VO BOSS! Anne and Gabby sit down with Heather and talk about her recent move to L.A. from New York to further her voiceover career! Heather shares what her move was like, what steps she took prior to the move, the new opportunities she has in L.A. and what this means for her husband and two young bo...

Stripper Heels. Pimp Hats. Microphones. I bet you're wondering what all of these have in common. Well, they're all used by people who ask for money UP FRONT! In this episode, Anne and Gabby talk collections. How to prepare yourself for a collections situation, what to do when someone doesn't pay you, and how to nip it in the bud before even stepping in your booth. With over 30 years of combined fu...

So, we're not saying that you should go around and put horse heads in your client's beds...but you should know how to make offers and how to negotiate. In episode 10, Anne and Gabby go into great detail about how to prepare yourself for negotiating, how to get the power over your client, the questions you should ask, and how to establish a good relationship and keep them coming back to you time an...

We're now 12 episodes into our podcast, and SO MANY of you have commented on the quality of Anne and Gabby's recordings each and every week. Anne's in California and Gabby's in North Carolina. How do they do it? One word. ipDTL! Not only does ipDTL sponsor the VO B.O.S.S. podcast, but we've been lucky enough to snag the founder of ipDTL, Kevin Leach, for an interview! Kevin shares with us a little...

Have you ever purchased a Rolex out of a guy's trunk? How about a back-alley dentist? Or even a $300 voiceover demo? The bottom line? You get what you pay for!   Anne and Gabby explain how the rates you charge are a reflection of yourself as a voice actor and what this means if you're new to the industry. They also include some great resources on where to go to find industry standard rates and man...

Invoices, Expenses, and Taxes, oh my! How do you keep track of it all? Anne and Gabby share some pros and cons of different accounting software, give you a history of what they've used in the past and what features they just can't live without in the VO biz! You may not be using your current system to its full potential! Show notes and exclusive offers at VOBoss.com! FOLLOW THE BOSSES: On Twitter...

*click* Refresh. *click* Refresh. *click* REFRESH! Ugh! Really, email? No auditions. No bookings. No…anything! Don't sit there all day, moping around and refreshing your inbox. Yeah, you might be having a bad day, week, or month – but don't let it get to you! Anne and Gabby are getting real this week and talking about those ups and (inevitable) downs that come with being a voiceover entrepreneur....

It's 7am. Alarm goes off. You open your eyes...and swallow. Dun dun DUN! You have a sore throat! The sickness is coming! But you have auditions, gigs, clients and agents to keep happy! What are you going to do? Well - Anne and Gabby have you covered! They talk about some of their go-to remedies and some strategies on communicating with your clients when you just don't have a voice. Show notes and...

"Wait, why can't you do the dishes? You're home ALL day?" Alas, the continued struggle of working from home. Whether you're new to the lifestyle or a professional hermit – Anne and Gabby are here to give you some strategies on how to balance work and home life, set goals for yourself and how to roll with those inevitable unexpected situations. Show notes and exclusive offers at VOBoss.com! FOLLOW...

In this case, the VO BOSS podcast saved the best for first! Join Anne and Gabby as they talk to their first special guest, Elaine Clark, veteran and trailblazer in the VO world! Elaine is the Founder of Voice One  in San Francisco and has been in the voiceover industry for over 30 years. She shares some true insights into interpreting copy, how we all can contribute to raising the standards of the...