Booked On Syngency Podcast
By Syngency
Booked On Syngency PodcastDec 20, 2019
#9 - Joey Hunter (former Co-President & Owner of Ford Models)
As the former Co-President and owner of Ford Models, Joey Hunter has lived an incredible life with a career to match in the modeling and talent industry. Getting his start as a model in the 1960's, Joey was soon discovered by Jerry Ford (founder of Ford Models) and his modeling career began to take off. Though he wasn't able to break through in the film industry as well as he was in the modeling world; Joey eventually pivoted to become head booker of the Men's Division for Ford Models, and later the Co-President of the company. Joey was also involved in overseeing the women's division and helped represent some of the most sought after models in the world, including Brooke Shields, Elle MacPherson, and Naomi Campbell to name a few. This is about the time that Joey and Jerry coined the term "Supermodel" and began to build the brands of the soon to be mega stars.
Bonus Episode - Introducing: Everi and Rune Model Management
In this episode, I recap two new interviews I did on the Syngency blog where I introduce Rune Model Management and Everi. Both are new talent management agencies that were created over the last year, and in an effort to highlight these newcomers...or not so newcomers... to the industry I created the "Introducing" blog series. This podcast is an audio version of that, and I hope you guys enjoy learning more about Rune and Everi. For further info, please visit the full interviews at www.syngency.com/blog
#8 - Morry Morgan of School of Hard Knock Knocks
Morry Morgan is the founder of the Melbourne, Australian comedy school, School of Hard Knock Knocks. His journey in to the world of comedy was realized when he was about to give a presentation to a room full of business men and women and the projector he was using failed and he was asked by the technician to "stall". Using his sharp wits and sense of humor, Morry was able to entertain his audience with a few jokes. Deciding that he may need these skills again at some point he saw the need for a comedy school, and the School of Hard Knock Knocks was born. A comedy school "for keynote speakers, bucket list tickers, and comedians of the future!" One of the overarching principles that Morry strives to achieve is that of giving back. Throughout our conversation, Morry circles back to how each and every aspect of SOHKK is to contribute to the world of comedy, to add to it, and to help present/create opportunity for young comedians. Now in its fourth year, School of Hard Knock Knocks is available to students in Adelaide, Melbourne and Sydney. Find out more at www.SchoolofHardKnockKnocks.com
#7 - Christopher Marrs, model and photographer
Join us as we explore the creative and exciting world of Christopher Marrs. Growing up in the suburbs of Chicago, IL Chris didn't always follow the norm. Instead he blazed his own path to success by being himself and finding people that could relate. Discovering his love and passion for photography at a pivotal age not only allowed him to express his creativity HIS way, but also lead him to a modeling contract with Chicago's own 10MGMT.
#6 - Fashion and Commercial Photographer, Nate Hoffman
Nate Hoffman is an LA based commercial and fashion photographer who's client list includes New Balance, Nike, Coca Cola, Target, Vogue Hommes, Paris Vogue, Shape Magazine, Allure Magazine, Women's Health, NYX Cosmetics, GOOP, and many more. We talk the importance of creating a safe space and good vibe on set, photography advice for beginners, the pros and cons of representing yourself vs having an agent, and much much more. Find Nate Hoffman at http://www.nhoffmanstudio.com
#5 - Emily Detomaso of Photogenics
In this episode, I sit down with Photogenics' senior agent, Emily Detomaso, for an in-depth conversation about all things Emily and Photogenics. We discuss her background and move from Ohio to LA, how her passion for fashion lead to an internship with Photogenics that eventually blossomed into a full-time career, how we as people have the power to "tame the beast" that is social media, and SO much more. You guys won't want to miss this one! Check out Photogenics at www.photogenicsmedia.com
Bonus Episode - How Nikki Mann became the head booker at Natural Models
Sometimes it's fate, sometimes it's by chance. But, sometimes positivity leads to more positive results. In this bonus segment taken from Episode #4, we hear just how Nikki Mann went from being a fan to full time head booker at Natural Models LA.
#4 - Katie Wilcox and Nikki Mann of Natural Models LA
In this episode, I have the pleasure of interviewing Founder and CEO of Natural Models LA, Katie Wilcox, and Natural's head booker Nikki Mann. We learn the background of how Katie and Nikki met, how Katie got her start as a model, what Healthy Is The New Skinny is all about, and how Natural Models are pushing the boundaries of the modeling world. Visit them on the web at www.naturalmodelsla.com
#3 - Ryan Marshall, Founder and CEO of Syngency
On this episode of Booked On Syngency I talk with Ryan Marshall, the Founder and CEO of Syngency. We dive straight in and get to know who Ryan is, where he grew up, what he was into as a kid, his adventures playing bass in a touring rock band, and we learn more about how Syngency got it's start.
Bonus Episode - Syngency's Distributed Team with Ryan Marshall
I sat down with our Founder and CEO of Syngency, Ryan Marshall, and talked about how a distributed team that all works remotely came about for Syngency and how that benefits everyone involved. What a remote team looks like, where we are all based, and how this actually helps Syngency clients as well as the employees that work for Syngency.
#2 - Taylor Trumbo of Evolve Artists Agency
On Episode 2 of Booked On Syngency, our marketing director, Cody Jones, speaks on the phone with Taylor Trumbo, the owner and head agent at Evolve Artists Agency. With a decade of experience in the talent industry, we learn about Taylor's history as a competitive dancer and cheerleader in her home of Dallas, Texas, how she broke into the talent agency industry, and what it took emotionally and physically to create her own agency. Thank you for listening to Booked ON Syngency Podcast. Please don't forget to rate, comment, and subscribe. Visit us at www.syngency.com
#1 - Chandra Feltus and Brent Mata of NEER Motion
On the Season 1 premiere of Booked On Syngency, Cody Jones sits down Chandra Feltus (Director, Artist Manager, Partner) and Bent Mata (Founder & Managing Partner) of NEER Motion in their Hollywood, CA office as they explain what NEER is and what they do as a company, the meaning behind the name, and why there is much need for a unique company like NEER in today's talent agency industry. They also discuss their previous experiences and backgrounds (respectively) that lead them to where they are today. Thank you for listening to Booked ON Syngency Podcast. Please don't forget to rate, comment, and subscribe. Visit us at www.syngency.com