How do you start your own modelling agency?

Answer 1

In order to start a modeling agency it is important to have the following:

- An office/place of operation

- Bookers

- Roster of Models

- Rolodex of clients and industry contacts

It is important to do a lot of research on how to own and operate a modeling agency. First you have to get the proper training and business licenses. Then pick a location for your office. Once that has been taken care of, start furnishing your office and hire a secretary/receptionist and bookers. Having at least one good Booker with experience working in a modeling agency will give you a start in the right direction. Choose a Booker with an existing Rolodex of clients and contacts you can tap into. Then start scouting for models. Be sure you know what type of models you want to represent (fashion? petite/plus size? runway? print? teen/kids?) and decide whether you want to use non exclusive contracts, exclusive contracts or both.

There are a lot of decisions to be made when it comes to running a modeling agency. Using the internet is one of the most common practices these days for agencies to conduct their business. You'll have to decide if you'll have an agency website with online galleries for your models as well as provide information about how clients can contact you and how you will decide to cover these costs.