The Business of Modeling & Acting: Build Your Career Like a Pro
A 3-Hour Virtual Masterclass
Led by Estela Trevizo, CEO & Founder of Bella Modeling School

This industry is more than just photoshoots and runways, it’s a business. And the models and actors who thrive are the ones who understand how the industry really works behind the scenes. In this intensive 3-hour virtual workshop, you’ll get an insider’s roadmap to building a sustainable, profitable modeling career, taught directly by Estela Trevizo, CEO and Founder of Bella Modeling School.

Whether you’re just starting out or trying to take your career to the next level, you’ll leave with the knowledge and confidence to navigate the industry like a true professional.

What You’ll Learn:

• Working With Agencies & Managers
  Understand how agencies operate, what they look for, how to get signed, and how to build a strong, lasting relationship with your agency once you’re in.
• Understanding Contracts
  Learn how to read and understand modeling contracts so you always know what you’re signing. We’ll break down key terms, rates, usage, commissions, and the red flags every model should watch out for.
• Getting Paid & Knowing Your Rates
  Learn how models & actors actually get paid: day rates, usage fees, how to invoice, when to expect payment, and how to make sure you’re never shortchanged.
• Avoiding Scams & Red Flags
  Protect yourself from fake agencies, pay-to-play traps, and predatory “photographers.” Learn how to tell a legitimate opportunity from a scam before it costs you.
• Marketing Yourself
  Discover how to build a standout personal brand, create a portfolio that gets attention, leverage social media, and position yourself so clients and agencies come to you.
• Finding Castings & Booking Jobs
  Know where to find legitimate castings, how to submit yourself the right way, and how to show up prepared so you book more jobs.
• Treating Modeling & Acting Like a Business
  Set yourself up as a professional, tracking income and expenses, understanding the basics of taxes for self-employed work, and staying organized so your career runs smoothly.
• Professionalism & Reputation on Set
  Learn how to communicate, behave, and follow up in ways that keep clients booking you again and again, because talent alone isn’t enough.
• Diversifying Your Income
  Explore how today’s top models & actors find other ways to turn their passions into one thriving career.

With years of industry insight, Estela will guide you through the real business behind a successful modeling & acting career, giving you the tools to take ownership of yours.