Direct Talent Marketplace

Skip the Agency. Hire Direct.

Browse profiles. Message talent. Negotiate rates. Book who YOU want for your Las Vegas activation — not whoever an agency sends.

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Why Hire Direct?

Stop paying agency markups. Start choosing your own talent.

No Agency Markups

Agencies charge 40-60% on top of talent rates. On our platform, you negotiate directly with talent. Pay what the work is worth, not what an agency decides.

You Choose Who You Want

No more accepting whoever an agency sends. Browse profiles, review portfolios, read reviews. Pick the exact talent that fits your brand.

Talk Directly to Talent

Message talent before booking. Discuss your event, ask questions, assess fit. Build relationships for repeat bookings. No middleman filtering conversations.

Book Faster

No waiting for agency quotes and back-and-forth. See rates upfront, message talent, confirm booking. Done.

How It Works

1

Register Free

Create your client account in minutes

2

Browse Talent

Search by role, skills, availability, rates

3

Message Direct

Chat with talent, discuss your event

4

Book & Pay

Confirm booking, pay securely through platform

Find Any Role

Hundreds of professionals ready to work your event

Brand Ambassadors
Promotional Models
Product Demonstrators
Booth Staff
Registration Staff
Hosts & Hostesses
Bilingual Staff
Emcees
Street Teams
Sampling Staff
Lead Capture Specialists
Event Support

Staff Any Event

From trade show booths to street teams

Trade Shows

CES, SEMA, NAB, CONEXPO, G2E

Product Launches

Tech reveals, auto unveils, brand debuts

Sampling Campaigns

Beverage, CPG, food tastings

Corporate Events

Conferences, galas, meetings

Brand Activations

Pop-ups, experiences, festivals

Nightlife & Entertainment

Clubs, pool parties, casino events

Agency vs. Direct

Traditional Agency

  • ✕40-60% markup on talent rates
  • ✕They choose who to send
  • ✕Can't talk to talent beforehand
  • ✕Slow quote process
  • ✕No transparency on who you're getting

Swan Forest

  • Pay talent's actual rate
  • You browse and pick who you want
  • Message talent before booking
  • See rates, book instantly
  • Full profiles, reviews, work history

FAQs

How is this different from a staffing agency?

Agencies are middlemen — they mark up rates 40-60%, send whoever they choose, and filter all communication. We're a marketplace. You browse real profiles, message talent directly, and negotiate your own rates. You're in control.

How do I know the talent is reliable?

Every profile includes reviews from past clients, verified work history, and response rates. You can message talent before booking to assess fit. Bad actors get removed from the platform.

What if talent cancels last minute?

Our platform tracks reliability scores. Talent who cancel lose visibility and can be removed. You can also book backup talent or find replacements quickly through the platform.

Do you handle payments?

Yes. Payments are processed securely through the platform. Funds are held until the job is complete, protecting both parties.

Can I hire the same talent again?

Absolutely. Build relationships with talent you like. Save favorites, rebook directly, negotiate ongoing rates. Many clients build trusted teams they use repeatedly.

What does it cost to use the platform?

Free to register and browse. Small service fee on bookings — still far less than agency markups. Transparent pricing, no hidden fees.

Related Services

Complete your activation with these additional services

Promo Models

Brand ambassadors and promotional talent

Photography

Event photography and videography

AV Production

Sound, lighting, and stage production

Event Staff

Servers, greeters, and support staff

Ready to Hire Direct?

Register free. Browse talent. Book who you want.

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