Another Fierce Success Story + My Thoughts on Non-Porn Modeling

Frequently, I am asked by potential models if I have any connections with getting models work in the fashion world, or what I would call "non-porn modeling." I usually laugh at this question because of my past experience with that genre of work. And this week's success story is why I find the pursuit of traditional modeling such a waste of time.

This feeling is really unlike me because I am usually the first to tell someone to follow their dreams. But this week I met James, a 21-year-old midwestern guy now residing for the time being in Southern California. James submitted himself to me recently and we had been in contact about his options for adult work. This week, I met him and shot his casting pictures on Wednesday afternoon. Wednesday night I had him submitted to an adult studio for casting. The next day, the studio informed me they were very interested in James. Today, he was offered work. With this particular studio, he will make at least $4300 next month. And if he desires it, he can continue to make more.

James is just one of many guys who fall into the trap of non-adult modeling. He had told me his parents had paid thousands of dollars for modeling classes and portfolios, and out of all of that time and money, he got one modeling gig from Willamina Models and was paid $3500, which didn't even cover the investment his family made.

The truth of the matter is that traditional modeling gigs are far and very few between. When I was promoting models for traditional work, the biggest gig was probably working for a dating site that hired two of my guys to hand out fliers at a gay pride event. Soon after, I threw in the towel and decided that I need to make money (what a concept). I knew I had the talent and the resources to make others money as well.

How many A&F models do you think there are? Maybe eight guys? Now, realistically, with hundreds of men on the roster at most agencies, what are the chances a newbie is going to win one of those slots? I recently chatted with another fellow from the midwest who had told me for years he's been submitting himself to traditional modeling agencies but "has never heard back." I told him that if an agency doesn't respond to a submisison, that is the answer.

James, my model, on the other hand, is going to make considerably more money than he could sitting around and waiting for Willamina to call him. And both he and I know that call just isn't going to come. James is smart in that he was presented with an opportunity and he has the brains enough to take it. The financial reward is going to put his life on track and bring opportunities he wouldn't otherwise have.