Anne & Tom's Tech Secrets For Success
- Anne Ganguzza
- 2 days ago
- 3 min read
with Tom Dheere
BOSSes Anne Ganguzza and Tom Dheere dive into the essential digital toolkit for today's voiceover professionals. Their lively conversation spotlights practical solutions for safeguarding valuable audio, effortlessly showcasing your work, and leveraging the power of AI to streamline your workflow. They unveil their go-to platforms for reliable cloud backups, easy video conversion for portfolio building, and AI assistants that can help with everything from crafting professional communications to generating content ideas. By sharing their tried-and-true tech arsenal, Anne and Tom empower voice actors to work smarter, not harder, and confidently navigate the ever-evolving digital landscape of the voiceover industry.
In this episode Anne Ganguzza and Tom Dheere are diving into their must-have tech tools that will streamline your workflow and boost your business!
Chapter Summaries
Data Backup and Business Tools
(00:02) Anne and Tom highlight the critical need for data backup for business owners and podcasters, prompted by Anne's drive failure. They recommend a combination of cloud (Anne's Backblaze, Tom's Norton 360 & Google Workspace) and physical backups for data safety and business continuity.
AI Tools for Productivity and Creativity
(13:05) Anne and Tom explore helpful AI tools like Google Gemini (idea generation), Warmyio, and Podium (podcasting tasks). They share tips for effective AI interaction and stress the importance of human refinement. They also briefly mention Riverside (recording platform) and affiliate partnerships with valuable tools.
Top 10 Takeaways
Introducing the VOBOSS VIP Membership:
VO BOSS is now offering a VIP membership with enhanced benefits for voice actors.
Data Backup is Crucial:
Anne's hard drive failure scare emphasizes the absolute necessity of having a solid data backup plan for all important business files.
Multiple Backup Layers are Best:
Both Anne and Tom recommend a combination of cloud-based and physical external hard drive backups for maximum data security.
Backblaze is a Recommended Cloud Backup:
Anne highly recommends Backblaze for its seamless, continuous background backups and easy restoration process.
Google Drive/Workspace Offers Cloud Storage & Sync:
Tom utilizes Google Drive with Google Workspace for cloud storage and the convenient synchronization of email across multiple devices.
YouTube Can Be a Portfolio Source:
Tom actively uses YouTube to find and save publicly available voiceover work for his demo reel and online profiles.
Any Video Converter is a Useful Tool:
Tom recommends Any Video Converter (free software) for downloading videos from platforms like YouTube for offline use.
AI Tools Enhance Productivity:
Anne and Tom both utilize AI tools like ChatGPT and Gemini for tasks such as crafting professional emails and brainstorming content.
Effective AI Prompting is Key:
Tom shares tips for getting better results from AI by providing context about its role and using polite language.
Podium Aids Podcast Workflow:
Anne uses Podium to transcribe her podcast episodes and generate show notes and blog content from the audio.
Canva Simplifies Graphic Design:
Both Anne and Tom are enthusiastic users of Canva (especially the Pro version) for creating social media graphics, presentations, and accessing licensed visual content.
Referenced in this Episode
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