FMI SUCCESS STORY: IT IS A MATTER OF CONNECTIONS

I'm proud to announce that our (Clark & I) production has been able to produce real opportunities in mainstream commercial work on a national scale. FMI Presenter and Chicago-based, talent/sports agent, Ray Austin (Team Inc Talent) met both models and talents, Koya Webb of Los Angeles and Seattle-based Rachel Murray, at our 2009 Conference. Since then, all 3 have remained in communication with one another. 3 weeks ago, Ray submitted 25 female models for a national advertisement with the Target Corporation. Out of the 25 submissions both Koya and Rachel were chosen for the advertisement.

Where the story gets interesting, is the shoot was scheduled to take place in Minneapolis, MN. So, in this economically frugal time, Target chose and PAID travel, hotel, per diem, and work rates to 2 models located nowhere near the state of Minnesota. The national ad can be seen in the Sunday Paper on April 25, 2010.

So to review, a Chicago-based talent/sports agent submitted and brokered on behalf of talents in LA and Seattle for a commercial print job based in Minneapolis. The point? If you already have the skills, sometimes it is a matter of connections. FMI strives to create those connections. The production is part schooling, part career fair, ALL networking.

We'll be looking to boast about the next Koya and Rachel story via our upcoming events. If you feel you have the talent or the desire to learn the skill set needed to succeed, come to any of our 2010 events beginning in March. Our event schedule is Phoenix, San Diego, Atlanta, Toronto, Chicago, and Los Angeles (in that order). If you have the drive to turn your passion into profit, FMI is your destination! Register today at http://www.fmi-events.com.

Sincerely,

Gary Augustine Warren
CEO/Co-Founder
Fitness and Sports Network (FAS-NET)
http://www.fitnessmodelinternational.com

PS: SUCCESS CREATES MORE OPPORTUNITY

As a result of achieving the Target job, a persistent Rachel Murray, Notified Wilhelmina Models of her achievement. She had been corresponding with W Fitness (Fitness Division of Wilhelmina) since the end of the '09 Conference. Apparently, this achievement got their attention, as she was offered a New York exclusive contract from Wilhelmina. Rachel is now a contracted model and talent with W Fitness.