Welcome to Model Business School!
We're dedicated to providing specific and details business training for the modeling and entertainment industry that has been gate kept until now.
Every model and aspiring model deserves accurate and transparent information about how to meet their career and financial goals so they can pursue their dreams while paying their bills!
We provide bi-weekly Business Industry Training on a WIDE variety of topics that are crucial to long term talent success.
ONGOING CURRICULUM
How to Start Modeling
Learning your trade
Building your portfolio
Establishing a proper resume
Identifying what KIND of model you are
Commercial vs Fashion Modeling
Sizes and Heights/Requirements for standard size, plus and petite models
Fitness Modeling
Sub categories: Beauty, Print, Runway, Alternative Etc
Parts Modeling
Hair Modeling
Business Etiquette of the Industry
How to Audition/Go See
How to meet with an agent/manager
Open Call Expectations for representation
Runway Castings
Print Castings
TV/Commercial Castings
Red Flags
Legitimate Industry Related Investments
List of What you should NEVER PAY FOR!
Model Personal Safety 101
Comprehensive List of Industry DO’s and DON’Ts…related to:
Communication
First Impressions
Follow Ups
Re-Submissions
Rejections
Being released from a project
Casting Websites to Use for Submitting Yourself for Bookings
Sites used specifically for freelancing
Sites used by both talent and reps
Sites that we do NOT recommend based on results
Alternative Sources of finding castings OTHER than Casting Sites
Using Social Media to Boost your Career
Full Review of IG and other Social Media
Content
Branding
Networking
Bookings and Negotiations through Social Media
Personal Branding
Understanding your Brand inside and outside of Modeling
Effectively communicating your brand visually
Creating content and media that match and enforce your brand
Templates for Getting Bookings as a Freelance Model
IG DM Template
Email Template
Technology and Admin Knowledge MUSTS
Review of current technology requirements
Standard Apps and Hardware
How to get an Agent
Research and Panning
Standard Strategy and Steps
Organizing Re-Submissions
Email Templates for Getting an Agent
Copy/Paste Template for Email and DM
Difference between a Casting Agency, Manager and Agent
Definitions and Explanation
Expectations of Each
Business Strategy Non-Exclusive vs Exclusive Contracts
Expectations
Benefits of Each
Contract Negotiations
Negotiating your pay rates
How to Determine your current rates
Industry Rates and Norms
How to determine a client's budget
Getting Published
Steps and Strategies
Operating as a LLC Business
Benefits of Operating as a Business
Steps to Creating a LLC as a Model
Booking Consistent Work
Personal Admin Duties
Responsibilities regarding your communications with your rep
Becoming the Face of a Brand
Leaving a memorable first impression
Research and Homework prior to a booking
What goes on behind the table …why didn't you book it
Setting proper expectations
Asking for Feedback
Making (or not making) a Personal Connection
Making (or not making) a memorable impression with your performance
Being realistic and Objective regarding your results