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When you are first starting out a mother agent will be the one that helps you learn the industry, helps in building your modeling portfolio or "book", and gives you advice and guidance on the best direction for your career. They may also promote you to clients in your local area so that you can book jobs and build your book with tearsheets.

The iconic Eileen Ford, the Founder of Ford Models was the epitome of the mother agent. New models actually lived in Eileen's personal residence in New York City and had strict rules to live by. Eileen Ford's expert management and care for her models was legendary and made all the difference in the success of her models and her agency.

Is having a mother agency a good idea? Yes, yes, yes! A mother agency is there to guide and protect you. They have experience and knowledge of the industry you simply won't have when first starting out. Just like you wouldn't defend yourself in court without a lawyer you shouldn't attempt a modeling career without the help of a professional agent. The trick though, is to find a good one. 

-snippet from [modelsouts.com]