I am always amazed at how little effort some aspiring models will put into getting informed about how the business works. They crave instant gratification, expecting to be discovered and shoot to stardom without doing any legwork. Even before pursuing agents, you should be reading everything...

First of all, most models are represented by agencies, not managers. Perhaps a supermodel would enlist a manager but not your average model. (The 20 Wealthiest Supermodels on the Planet—these are the type who need managers! Try to guess #1. Hint: She built a brand and thus a fortune, and she...

I’m “booking out” from my usual Tuesday Tip post, since I’m in the Utah skiing. The Rockies were my go-to destination when I needed a break from the modeling world. No makeup but Chap Stick and moisturizer, perm ski-hat head, certainly no high heels, and a white...

When I first got an agent in New York, I slept on the owner’s sofabed at his apartment. This was the accommodations the agency provided for me. I’d also slept on my booker’s sofabed in Milan, so it wasn’t a huge surprise. When the agency owner hit on me one night, it...

We hear a lot about modeling agencies, but commercial or talent agents fly more under the radar. If you are interested in castings/ auditions for commercials, voiceovers, TV, film, and theater, you need a different type of agency than a model seeking fashion editorials, advertising, and runway...

An aspiring model living in a small town far from any major modeling hub is likely to encounter the modeling school ploy. You go for an agency interview, and the director (or sales person, basically) advises you take classes before embarking on your catwalking career. You can’t really...