Feel good about what you are doing!

Once again, the main reason that aspiring actors/models don't do much, or anything at all in the industry is:  Bad information, usually from others that are either

a. Not in the industry at all

b. Have done very little more than playing an extra. 

c. Had little quality training themselves.

d. Are basically in the same place as far as moving up the ladder, as you are.

And YOU have done very little research on agencies, maybe looked at a modeling school or something similar that will tell you just about everything you've been wanting to hear.

Don't waste your time, energy, effort and money after any, or all of these have been happening to you. Check out a few 'real' agencies. Check us out. Call or google the Better Business Bureau, look at their reviews. Is the place you are going basically a school, selling classes?

And lastly, feel good about what you are doing.

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