Taryn Williams is here to show us that there are apparently enough hours in the day to run two companies and still look like you’ve had the best nights sleep of your life. She’s the founder and managing director of one of the most successful and respected model agency WINK models, as well as the CEO of theright.fit. When she’s not juggling two business she’s raising money for charities, exploring the world and making a name for herself as a style icon.
Inspirational Woman: Taryn Williams
Taryn Williams is a leading figure in Australia’s talent and modelling industry. She founded WINK Models in 2007, which she developed into a national business with an annual turnover over AU$3 million. She’s just launched her new venture, theright.fit, an online agency that aims to remove bias and empower models and clients alike to make informed decisions about their next job or casting. She lives in Potts Point, Sydney and as a lover of all exercise, Taryn frequents as many different gyms, yoga or pilates studios as possible!
Our Talent: Taryn Williams
Taryn Williams is one of Australia’s top young female entrepreneurs, named as a Finalist in the 2015 Female Entrepreneur Awards, 2015 B&T Hot 30 under 30 and SmartCompany 30 under 30.
Sky News Business Interview with Taryn Williams on Sammway
WINK a leading Australian commercial talent agency, providing professional talent for television and advertising commercials, trained brand ambassadors, corporate hosts, experiential campaigns, photographic, fashion and editorial models. Talent range in age from 13 to 79 years.
Modelling an overly-lean start-up
All start-ups should ensure costs don’t run out of control, but when you operate in a cutthroat industry such as modelling, you can’t afford to skimp on much if your business is to grow.
When Taryn Williams started her business, she soon realised her management style wasn’t sustainable if she wanted to be taken seriously.
Why WINK models’ Taryn Williams has decided to launch a startup while continuing to grow her $3 million company
While many would consider running a $3 million company with offices across Australia and in New York a full-time gig, one entrepreneur has decided to get a new business off the ground while juggling both roles at the same time.
Taryn Williams founded her talent agency WINK Models back in 2007 after a stint in the modelling industry.
ShortPress Small Talk series: WINK Models
Small businesses in Australia continue to push the boundaries of our ‘glocal’ economy. The ShortPress Small Talk series profiles a diverse range of small businesses to find out what they do and what makes them tick.
Founded in 2007, WINK Models is a leading figure in Australia’s talent and modelling industry, and is now a national business with an annual turnover of 3 million dollars. ShortPress sat down with the company’s founder and managing director, Taryn Williams.
Taryn Williams Wink Model Agency Interview With Girl.com.au
Taryn Williams began modeling at 16; with a lucrative nine year career under her belt she experienced the amazing highs of the industry as well as the drawbacks - ridiculously long working hours, poor (or sometimes no) pay, and lack of support from any Union or professional body. But rather than turn her back on the industry, Taryn strived to create a safe, successful working environment for Australian models and in 2007 founded her own agency, WINK.
Interview with Taryn Williams, founding agent of Wink Models
The View magazine hooked up with the gorgeous Taryn Williams, founder and agent at WINK Models in Australia. She shares about her childhood, how she got discovered, her career, starting the agency, and much more.
http://www.theviewmag.com/interview-taryn-williams-founding-agent-wink-models/
INSPIRING WOMAN: FOUNDER OF WINK MODELS, TARYN WILLIAMS
Interested in the business of modelling? This go-getter, Taryn Williams, talked to us about the ins and outs of running an agency, WINK Models, and her career journey.
