What are the key statistics on payment timelines and 1099 forms in Gabrielle Nistico's voiceover industry?

Hi there!

In voiceover, I talk a lot about two big money realities:

• Payment timelines: It can take up to 90 days to get paid for a VO job. Net‑30 is common, but 45–90 days is absolutely normal in this industry, especially with larger corporate or agency clients. You need savings and a cash-flow plan to survive those gaps.

• 1099 forms (for U.S. talent): When you’re paid as an independent contractor, clients don’t take out taxes. At tax time, clients may issue you a 1099 showing what they paid you, and you’re responsible for tracking income, expenses, and paying your own taxes. That’s the difference between a casual side hustle and treating VO as a real business.

Do you want help setting up a basic system to track your VO income and invoices?