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You’re auditioning. You’re posting on social media. You’re working on your website. You’re emailing potential clients. You’re taking classes. You’re trying new platforms.

You’re doing EVERYTHING.

But is all of that work actually moving your voice-over business forward?

In this episode of A VO’s Journey, Anthony Pica breaks down the idea of the WIG — Wildly Important Goal — and why having one clear objective can completely change the way you approach your voice-over business.

Instead of trying to improve everything at once, your WIG gives your business a singular direction. It becomes the filter you use to decide what deserves your time, what marketing you should be doing, and what distractions you need to eliminate.

Anthony discusses how voice actors can use a WIG to align their marketing, auditions, content, training, and daily activities around an actual business objective — rather than simply staying busy.

Because there’s a big difference between doing a lot of work and doing the work that moves your business forward.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• What a Wildly Important Goal is
• Why too many goals can actually slow your VO business down
• How to choose a WIG that matters
• How your WIG can guide your marketing decisions
• How to determine what deserves your time each day
• Why being busy isn't the same thing as making progress

After listening, ask yourself one question:

What is the ONE thing I want my voice-over business to accomplish right now?

That's where your WIG begins.

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We have published 600 audiobooks with Academy Voices and we are going strong.

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Every business owner needs a website, including voice actors. The thing is, the important decision is not if, but when. Most voice actors do not need voice over websites right when they start. The reason is they don't have the audio, like voice over demos, audio samples, and videos to put on a website. 

Check out this latest podcast and think about where you are in your journey and ask yourself this...

Are you building your voice over business THROUGH your website, or are you building your voice over business THROUGH someone else's websites?

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I firmly believe this is the best time to get starting in voice over. Now is the time to establish yourself as a human voice and build your voice over business. Audio is driving creative growth and there is more room then ever. This episode is all about getting started in voice over in 2026 and how to go from nothing to your first job.

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In this episode I discuss what Certified Human Voice™ is and what it means for our industry. I am very excited about to future of voice over and that is why it is more important than ever to protect the "Humanality" across the different platforms.

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In this episode, Gabby and I talk about the "Money Voice" for voice actors and what it means for booking more voice over jobs. 

Your money voice is critical to booking consistent work and getting the most out of your business. Also, I will be posting the follow up to this episode tomorrow.

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I’m back! And today I’m diving into the end of the year… the big wins, the momentum, and yeah—some of the stuff giving me major heartburn right now.

A lot of voice actors don’t realize this, but the holiday stretch is prime time for scooping up extra VO work. Tons of actors check out for the season, and they let opportunities fly right on by. Meanwhile, businesses are sitting on leftover budget they have to spend before the year closes. That’s your shot to step in and snag projects you might not normally get.

I’m also sharing a bit about my own voiceover journey and giving you an update on where things stand with Academy Voices.

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Crazy Anthony and VO Trends

In this episode, Anthony is a bit crazy because he drank too much coffee and we discuss where we think the VO trends are and where to double down for your voice over business.

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In this episode of A VO’s Journey, we dig into a subtle but powerful part of every recording: breathing. Should breaths be left in or taken out of your audio? The answer depends on the style of the read, the client’s expectations, and the overall flow of your performance.

We explore the pros and cons of keeping breaths in—how they can add realism, pacing, and authenticity—and the reasons to edit them out for a cleaner, more polished delivery. You’ll also learn techniques to control your breathing while performing, tips for editing breaths naturally, and how to match your approach to different genres like audiobooks, commercials, and eLearning.

Whether you’re just starting out or polishing your professional workflow, this episode will give you the confidence to make the right breathing choices in your voice overs.

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How To Fix Sibilance 

In this episode of A VO’s Journey, we focus on one of the most distracting audio issues for voice actors: sibilance. Those sharp, piercing “S” sounds can cut through your recording and ruin an otherwise professional read—but with the right approach, they’re manageable.

We break down what sibilance is, why it happens, and the best ways to control it both while recording and in post-production. You’ll learn mic techniques to reduce sibilance, how vocal delivery plays a role, and the tools available in your DAW (like de-essers and EQ adjustments) to smooth out your audio.

If you’ve ever cringed at harsh “S” sounds in your playback, this episode will give you the practical steps you need to fix it and deliver clean, polished voice overs.

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