How Spotlite is Rewriting the Rules of the Modeling Industry

""I've paid commissions into the 50 percent range simply because I lacked the ability to connect with clients directly. I lived that ... for a long time.""

""The model knows exactly what they're taking home. We don't need to take a cut of someone's paycheck to build a viable business.""

""Brands often cast from Instagram feeds, they are essentially rolling the dice. There is no guarantee of a model's experience, their actual measurements, or their safety on set.""

""Spotlite aims to bridge the gap between the accessibility of freelance work and the security of a top-tier agency.""

Spotlite, co-founded by Benjamin A. Hori, seeks to transform the modeling industry by eliminating opaque contracts and high commissions. Models can set their own rates, with a transparent markup visible to both brands and models. This approach ensures models know their earnings upfront. Spotlite also addresses safety concerns by vetting models and brands, contrasting with the unpredictable nature of social media casting. The platform aims to combine the accessibility of freelance work with the security of traditional agencies.

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