From Side Hustle to Signed Model

Janelle picked up a local e-commerce shoot through ExploreTalent, then leveraged behind-the-scenes content to pitch national retailers. Harper said yes to a beauty brand’s micro-influencer campaign and earned a seasonal contract once the client saw her engagement. Both models kept detailed notes inside ExploreTalent to track rates, shot lists, and feedback, which made negotiating agency representation much easier. Their advice: persistently submit, nurture relationships, and treat every booking—big or small—as a portfolio-building moment.