What will you take away from this workshop?

A lot of people have questions about how the modelling and acting industry really works. Whether you are brand new to the industry, an independent model/talent, or currently represented, this class will ensure that you are up-to-date with the latest industry standards and provide motivation to treat your passion for modelling/acting as a business.

  • Reviewing key terms and vocabulary.

  • Understanding models/talent career trajectories.

  • Understand the promotion process, from placement with guest agencies to client promotion.

  • Tools of the trade: how to give your portfolios, headshots, talent resumes, and social media a competitive edge.

  • Grooming tips: how to arrive to a casting or booking prepared.

  • Insight into the casting process, self-tapes, auditions and other promotion tools and submissions protocols for clients.

  • Model Digitals (photos get you started). Payment option below for the class only too!

  • Personal branding suggestions: how your social media presence and portfolio can make you stronger.

  • Prepare yourself to work in your local market.

Connect with like-minded indivduals

Creatives need creatives. Build your table of like-minded individuals to elevate your involvement in the competitive industries of fashion, commercials, TV/Film, and Theatre.

Tell me more!

This class answers the question: "So how does it all work? How can I (or my child) get started in the modelling and acting industry?"

Take your creative skills to market with our "Industry Business Class" for performing artists, creative entrepreneurs, models & talent. We equip artists with professional skills to help them support their passions with a applicable business skills. Artists have to balance their creativity with the challenges of a typical start-up business. Every artist is their own start-up business: models, actors, dancers, and talent alike. 

Your talent will make you stand out, your professionalism will help you stay the course. 

If you are interested in representation, this is the best way to get a better understanding of how to work with a talent agency and onboarded to Elevation Hall's community roster for local bookings or international placement.

This class can be done in an in person workshop setting or you can register and sign up to take the class in a one-on-one online coaching setting if you are remote or cannot attend an in person class.

2026 Business Classes

WINTER SESSIONS

Belleville // Saturday, January 17th, 2026.

Kingston // Monday, February 19th, 2026.

One on one: Do this class as a one-on-one personal consultation remotely or in person (Belleville).

Details

Digitals and headshots to follow if you book those.

Kingston location: TETT Centre, 370 King St W, Kingston, ON K7L 2X4.

Have date concerns? 

Send us an email. We do an industry business class every quarter for new individuals interested in learning more about the business of modelling and acting. Additionally, you have the option to book this session remotely and work through the contents one-on-one with an industry agent.

There are no refunds on business classes. If you are unable to make the date, you can move to the next scheduled workshop or participate online / or a one-on-one session.

Course overview

This course will be modified to talk about the local market.

  1. Your "Why", Your Mindset & Your Business

  2. Markets

  3. The Industry

  4. Strategic Career Development

  5. Ways of Working

  6. Career Results & Review

Key Information

  • $200.00

Pricing options

Are you a member? Save 10% using your members discount code

FAQ

  • Is this course for new models/talent or is it valuable for working models/talent?

    This course is essential if you are someone who is brand new to the industry, however, working models who want to develop more of a strategic approach to their promotion and equip themselves with knowledge and resources to work with an agency, network with creatives/clients, and reach new milestones in their development, will also benefit from this course.

  • What about actually getting work after this course?

    This course is focused on your development and ensuring that you are ready to work in the competitive modeling & acting industry. However, that does not guarantee that you will find actual work. What you can do is ensure that you are ready for the moment that an opportunity comes along, and this course is a building block in that process.

  • What happens if I sign up and cannot attend?

    We do not offer refunds on courses or events, however, we understand schedules change, especially in this industry! You can move over to the next scheduled workshop or for the Industry Business class content, we can schedule a one-on-one personal session online to work through the slides together at a time of your convenience!

Social proof: testimonials

“This journey was more than a professional endeavor; it was a true expansion of creativity and self-discovery. Leah's guidance reinforced that stepping out of one's comfort zone leads to the most rewarding career moments. ”

Actress & Model

Dominika B.

“It gave me a chance to redefine the type of model I want to be and really hone in on the skills and mindset that sometimes get lost over time. ”

Model

Kristina B.

“Leah is a great instructor and is able to share her years of experience, in the modelling industry, to all who attended.”

Model

Debbie T.

Build a strong foundation for working in the model and talent industry.

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