Are you a freelance model running the business side of your modeling career? If so, this episode is for you! Make sure to grab a pen and paper before listening to this episode because you will definitely want to take some notes. Arris Tolbert talks to us about model releases, tools she uses to run her modeling business and how she manages her taxes as a freelance model. 

SHOW HOTSPOTS: 

[07:00] Topic: What is a model release. 

[15:45] Topic: How to start the conversation about a model release as a freelance model

[16:08] "I have particulars or standards that I have set for my brand."

[17:40] Topic: How to make a model release

[19:50] Topic: Different tools you can use to run the business side of your modeling career

[20:00] "I run a lot of sponsored ads to get feedback and also interest in production companies."

[22:07] "Put yourself out there in a way that you know the people who want to work with you will."

[25:14]"You have to put yourself in the room with people in the industry."

[31:51] Topic: What you should know about doing your taxes as a freelance model

[39:12] "Dont forget that everyday is a new day and you can start over again."

[39:18] "If yesterday was not a good day tomorrow can be different because now you've learned something new."

[39:38] "No one has your look."

[40:07] "Trust yourself."

[40:13] "You are here because of you."

[40:21] "Trust that you can do it and you can."

Links & People Mentioned : 

For model releases: https://www.legalzoom.com/

For taxes: https://quickbooks.intuit.com/

Web Designer: @aminaobuekwe

Where you can find Arris on Instagram: 

@heiressthecurvymodel

@loveandpeace13