Elite Management

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Hello! Has anyone had an interview with Elite? If so please contact me... I would like to know cause I go in on tuesday to elite chicago and I wondered what they do or if they sign if they tell you right there and how they decide how to pay you... If someone would know please tell me!! Thank you so much!!!

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Have they seen your photos already? Occasionally they will sign a girl on the spot but often times they have to discuss as a whole first. It's rare for everyone to be in the office when you're there, too, so they'll probably call you back with a yes or no. If they like you, they'll take polaroids. They probably will not discuss money until they have signed you although if you have questions about money they should be happy to answer. All agencies are generally the same with money and percentages, however.
Remember, you want an agency who is excited about you so see a few and then you can better judge each of their vibes

Posts: 108 Location: New York City

Agencies generally take 10% by law, but "Model Management" companies (a different legal entity) suck in 25% of what you earn or more. You'll also probably have some hefty startup expenses (test shoots and makeovers) charged against your first few paychecks.

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Yes they have already seen my pictures because I sent them in by mail and she seemed real excited to see me and it was the president...To me they just seemed really interested. So would seem as a good chance?

Posts: 108 Location: New York City

go find out

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they won't act excited if they're not. Don't get your hopes up, though, because sometimes a couple of bookers can love you but if not everyone does, chances are they won't take you.

And most reputable agencies take 20%. Unless you make an obscene amount of money and/or are extremely famous- then you can bargain with them.

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I said they were excited she said i was georgeous stunning everything.... And plus we sent them in for a mail in contest and we were past the due date because they posted it wrong, and she still wanted to see me right away.... Who are you anyway and how do you know so much... Cause truely your basically telling me that you doubt i'll make it... You don't even know who I am or what I look like... Geez, And do you know anything about Elite, have you ever even met them???

Posts: 7 Location: JAMAICA

PaulBPC wrote:

they won't act excited if they're not. Don't get your hopes up, though, because sometimes a couple of bookers can love you but if not everyone does, chances are they won't take you.

And most reputable agencies take 20%. Unless you make an obscene amount of money and/or are extremely famous- then you can bargain with them.

hmmmm...i've been reading most of your responses to these threads and you always give some glum/grim response. do you mind me asking you what it is that you do?

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Similar story for the UK and across Europe and South Africa...

20% taken in commission from your fee - but watch out for all the hidden charges - Storm and MOT in the UK charge you a fortune to be in their annual directories and charges for other things add up - they are voluntary but basically they won't push you if you don't play!

Old fashioned agencies printing annual directories should be avoided - complete waste of time and clients don't use them anyway..

I would try CAPE London is you are looking for a professional agency in London which is small enough to make you look big! - No additional charges either - I have seen many Model friends move from the big boys to smaller shops where they can get more attention

www.capelondon.com

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Well dosen't matter I figured it out for myself and will be starting to work in January so PaulBC looks like you have no idea what your talking about!