In this episode of the Performer Friendly Podcast, host George the Tech interviews Christi Bowen, the owner of Tennessee Voiceover Studios. Christi discusses the significant changes she has made to her business model, including transitioning from a brick-and-mortar location to a more flexible and stress-free one-person office. She shares insights about her membership-based training programs, The Voiceover Exchange and Career Path, which offer comprehensive coaching and business courses for voiceover professionals. The conversation highlights the challenges and strategies involved in adapting to market demands, rising costs, and personal stress, while also focusing on the importance of community engagement and ongoing professional development in the voiceover industry. 00:00 Introduction to George, the Tech 00:41 Interview with Christi Bowen 01:18 Changes in Business Operations 02:56 Challenges and Adaptations 04:16 Launching a Membership-Based Training 07:56 Virtual Training and New Office Setup 11:34 Voiceover Exchange Program 14:19 Setting Goals and Industry Talks 14:26 Marketing and Social Media Insights 14:52 Covering Performance, Business, and Tech 15:03 Guest Speakers and Coaching Sessions 17:23 Engaging the Community 18:02 Challenges of Membership Engagement 18:37 Building a Membership Platform 20:52 Business Courses and Career Path 22:31 Voiceover 101 and Video Content 24:44 Exploring Resources and Classes 26:41 Final Thoughts and Farewell