Almost Creative Podcast
The Truth About Modeling: Standards, Rates & Resilience | Anna Geyer
27 Aug 2025
Ever wonder what it really takes to succeed as a model in today’s industry? In this episode of Almost Creative, special guest Anna Geyer shares her journey from early agency days to building a thriving freelance career. We dive into the realities behind industry standards, how to set boundaries, and why diversifying your skills can open unexpected doors.“This is more than a conversation about modeling—it’s about confidence, business mindset, and creating a career on your own terms.”🎯 In This Episode✅ How Anna went from modeling school to agency representation✅ Why industry beauty standards are changing—and what that means for talent✅ Balancing modeling with careers in fitness, EMT work, and business ownership✅ Knowing when to say no and set your rates with confidence✅ The pros and cons of exclusive agencies vs. freelancing✅ Managing health, body image, and mental resilience in a tough industry📌 Timestamps0:28 Intro & Guest Introduction1:01 How Anna Got Started in Modeling3:36 Early Agency Experiences & Industry Standards5:45 Social Media’s Impact on Modeling8:32 Fitness, Health, & Challenging Old Beauty Advice11:22 Setting Boundaries & Saying No to Low Rates15:07 Behind-the-Scenes Work That Models Really Do17:36 Misconceptions About Modeling vs. Reality20:01 Acting Goals & Expanding into Entertainment21:08 Managing Mental Health & Body Image in Modeling24:13 Agencies, Freelancing, & Finding Freedom26:22 Balancing Modeling with EMT, Nail Tech, and Business Work28:01 Why Freelancing Creates More Opportunity32:15 Advice for Aspiring Talent42:10 Closing Thoughts & Where to Find Anna📲 Follow Anna Geyer🔗 Instagram: @annageyer🔗 Tiktok: annageyer📲 Follow Us🎙️ Podcast: @almostcreativepod📸 Travis: @trheberling📸 Chris: @chrisshootsvideo📺 YouTube: Almost Creative🎁 Free Tools & Resources 📄 FREE Pricing Template → https://bit.ly/wedding-pricing-template🎧 Music (SoundStripe) → https://soundstripe.com?fpr=almostcreative10🎬 Wedding Day Kit → https://kit.co/trheberling/wedding-video💡 Lighting Kit → https://kit.co/trheberling/lighting✂️ AI Clipping Tool (Opus) → https://www.opus.pro/?via=almostcreative📋 CRM (17 Hats) → https://referrals.17hats.com/?r=gspzsbzgzb
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