Why "Just a Quick DM" Hurts the Industry
A client sent this to a signed model.
“Yes I have worked with girls in agencies in the past and it is really hard, there are contracts as well which can make things a little difficult. If circumstances change for you please do sing out, I’d be more than happy to collab ♡”
Let’s Translate this:
“Agencies make it difficult” → I don’t want to go through them
“Contracts are difficult” → I don’t want accountability
“Reach out directly” → Let’s bypass the process
This isn’t support
IT’S A WORKAROUND.
When this happens:
Models are put in uncomfortable positions
Contracts become blurred
Professional boundaries blur
FOR MODELS
If you’re signed...
Your agent should be included in every work conversation. Especially the “casual” ones.
FOR CLIENTS
Want to work with a model properly?
Go through their agency
Respect agreements
Build long-term relationships
What starts as
“just a quick DM”
can slowly undermine an entire industry.
