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The Business Side of Being a Model

Featuring: Melissa Riso

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Melissa Riso on Turning Fame Into Ownership

Featuring: Melissa Riso

Model at Melissa Riso LLC

IG: @MelissaRiso

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Thanks so much for joining us! Before we get into the nitty gritty of business, can you share who you are and what your involvement with OnlyFans looks like?

I have been acting and modeling for over 20 years. I was excited to be apart of Onlyfans because now my fans throughout the year can finally have personal conversations with me. They get to see content of me and my personal life on Onlyfans that will never be on other social media platforms. I like getting to know my fans! Especially the ones that have been following me for years!

Tell us the origin story—how did your content or business journey begin on OnlyFans?

My business began when I used to do commercials, music videos, and be on film for TV shows. Throughout the years, I built a fan base. I also used to do import car modeling and was on a TV show called the bad asses for Playboy TV. So that’s how I got started in the industry. And when Only fans came alive, I saw it as a perfect opportunity to be more personal with my loyal fans.

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You can feel the energy you bring to this—what is it about your work that truly excites you?

What I love about this platform is I get to get Personal and really get to know who my fans are. It’s great to have this kind of platform. It’s not just my fans, looking at photos and videos of me. We are actually having real life conversations that are meaningful.

Tell us something quirky, funny, or totally unexpected about your business journey so far!

One fun fact about me is that I used to be a security guard at a nightclub in Sam Diego and I used to train in Krav Maga. I love boxing and shooting guns so I guess you can say that that’s the bad ass side of me. I’m only 5’2 and 105 pounds. So people would never think that this is something I’m into or used to do.

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In your opinion, what’s next for creators, agencies, and businesses working in this space?

I think one thing that only fans needs is live video! That’s one thing that I would try to put on this platform. That would be taking only fans an other level.. because AI is so big right now, I feel like that might be included on the platform at some point. But to be able to do live video with your fans would be awesome. So I’m hoping for that change.

We’ve learned so much—let’s wrap with how people can find you, follow you, or reach out if they want to connect.

Follow me on Instagram under @MelissaRiso
And Subscribe to my YouTube channel and watch my podcast
@TalkandTinis
Also, subscribe to my Onlyfans
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