I am thinking of quitting my job in radio sales to start a modeling and publicity agency from my home.?
I thinks its time to start my owne business. I have a BA in communication and experience working at previous modeling agency. I am a thesis away from completing a MA in adult ed. I live in Atlanta where there are several others pursuing this same interests. I have a saved a years worth of living expenses to make this happen, but people say that Im crazy for quitting my job selling AM radio, of which I no longer have interests. I am also wondering if I should invest in office space to have a more professional environment for clients and models? Should I leap out on faith with no designated incoming coming in or signed contracts? It's not like i'm making a heck of alot in radio sales, but I am skilled in writing proposals and convincing clients to buy my products. I've purched every help book I can think of in the areas of freelancing, pr, consulting, event planning, marketing, etc.
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WOW. That's a hard one. Do you have any models to "sell"? You have to have 'products'. Who/what are you going to 'sell'?? You have to have a portfolio of work for potential clients. Are you a photographer, and if not-do you know one who will do portfolios for your models if they don't have one? A model without their "book" is like an eagle without 'wings'. Publicity agent....is just that. Get a body of work together, and then go forward. Also-you are in radio sales...use this as a stepping stone for your business. Make friends witht the right people. I would call a Publicity Agent in your area and ask for a job-then you can learn the business inside/out. It is not an easy business. *Or call an agency in NY, or Atlanta...find some #'s on the internet before you take such a leap. *Working for an agency is the best bet....if you think you're good enough to start your own company-try your wings at an established agcy first>see how you do then consider taking that plunge.
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I think you shouldn't listen to the naysayers who say you can't do this and go with your gut. You have obviously done your homework, thought this out thoroughly, saved a year's worth of money to provide for your living expenses. If this is what you want to do, I think you should go for it. If you are unhappy in your present job and this is what you want, then you should see if you can make it happen. Just one word of caution: I had over a years' worth of money saved up in my bank account and I quit a job to get a handle on my stress and take care of myself after the deaths of my father, brother and then mother, all while going through a difficult divorce. The money went very quickly because there will always be something unexpected that wasn't planned for. I am fine, but I will tell you it can be pretty nerve-wracking when you see the money begin to dwindle if you don't start seeing the fruits of your labor start to come in after a while. As long as you plan for the unexpected, you should be fine. You should also set a reasonable timetable for how long you are willing to give your dream a chance before deciding if it will come to fruition or not. A final thought: Just make sure you don't burn bridges at your current job and make as many connections as you can with people. These connections can serve you well when you need to network with others in order to drum up business. Maybe someone you know or have worked with knows someone who is a loan officer and can give you a business loan. If you network well with others, as it sounds like you are able to do with your experience, you should be fine. I wish you all the best and I commend you for your courage to make your dream come true. Remember that people thought Bill Gates was a bit goofy until he founded Microsoft and became a mega-billionaire.
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