In the competitive world of modeling and acting, Eric Guilmette shares his journey of taking chances and establishing personal connections to build a successful career. But just when everything seems to be going well, Eric finds himself faced with a life-changing decision that could jeopardize his future in the industry. Will he choose the safe path or risk it all for a shot at his dreams?

Eric Guilmette is the special guest on this episode on Meet the Mentor with Dr. Bill Dorfman.

Have you ever wondered what it takes to walk away from a promising career on Wall Street and leap into the unpredictable world of modeling and acting? Meet Eric Guilmette, a man who dared to do exactly that. This Boston native and economics graduate challenged convention, trading numbers for scripts and calculations for cameras. Eric’s inherent knack for conveying moods and robust character types has allowed him to make significant headway in both the acting and modeling realms. Bringing life to commercial spots, music videos, and even romance novels, his ability to stay grounded amidst the glamour and the grit is inspiring.

Find enjoyment in the day-to-day process of your career, because success is fleeting if you're only focused on the end goal. - Eric Guilmette

In this episode, you will be able to:

• Uncover the steps Eric took on his journey from an aspiring actor to a successful model, giving you insights into the path to stardom.
• Learn the indispensable role of establishing strong bonds with boutique agencies in the modeling industry, emphasizing the power of relationships.
• Get a glimpse into Eric's unexpected venture into romance novel covers emphasizing on the importance of keeping an open mind in exploiting unique opportunities.
• Understand the perseverance required to face and maneuver through the challenges and apparent failures in the modeling and acting industry.
• Realize the crucial importance of seeking legal counsel in an industry laden with confusing contracts and potential exploitation, ensuring rights protection and fair treatment.

The Power of Relationships in the Modeling Industry

The importance of developing strong relationships within the modeling industry is a key takeaway from Eric’s career journey. Instead of partnering with large, impersonal agencies, Eric chose to work with smaller boutique agencies, emphasizing the value of a personal touch. These close-knit relationships allowed his agents to truly understand his skill set, leading to tailored opportunities that played to his strengths.

The resources mentioned in this episode are:

• Visit the Leap website to learn more about the entrepreneurship program for high school and college students aged 15 to 25 taught at UCLA.
• Enroll in Leap to gain skills for success in life and business.
• Take advantage of the Meet the Mentor series to receive valuable information and advice from celebrity guests and business leaders.
• Follow Dr. Bill Dorfman on Instagram for fitness inspiration and updates on his journey to be on the cover of Men's Health.
• Connect with Eric Guilmette on social media to see his work as an actor and model and to enjoy his creative content and positive vibe.
• Check out Eric's performances in the Cheers drama Murder on the Lifetime Movie Channel in the next couple of months.
• Watch the international spot for Strauss, a German workwear company, featuring Eric in the commercial that premiered during the European broadcast of the Super Bowl.
• Explore Eric's lead roles in music videos with artists like Halsey and 5 Seconds of Summer.
• Get your hands on romance novels featuring Eric as the cover model, with over 140 covers to date.

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