Heidi Klum is one of the most successful supermodels in the entertainment world right now, so it comes to no surprise that many aspiring models are trying to emulate her success. The Germany beauty recently opened up in a new interview about why certain models make it in the business while others fail.

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The mother-of-four told Boston Common this week that in order to stand out from the pack, young modeling hopefuls need to focus on having good business skills from the get-go.

She said, "As producer and host of Germany's Next Top Model, I'm always teaching my girls what you have to do to stand out from the pack. You want to make sure you show up on time and you have a great attitude, so people want to work with you again and you continue to get booked on jobs. I've learned that there are only a handful of girls who work really hard and see this as a real opportunity. A lot of the girls don't realize that it's work when they are actually given the chance."

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Klum also reveals what influenced her to become a model herself.

"I never thought about it as a little girl," she explained. "I was set to go to design school, and my friend Karen found an ad for a modeling competition in 1992. We thought it would be a fun thing to do. It never occurred to me that I might actually win. And that set off my career. From there I went to Paris, Milan, and London. As a model, I've always loved trying different looks."

As far as her transition from supermodel to businesswoman, Klum admits that it all started because of her passion for design and her desire to work for herself.

She said, "I always had a passion for design and saw myself working in more of a business capacity. It was always my goal to have my hand in a lot of different projects. It is really amazing because at this point in my career, I have gotten a chance to work in a variety of fields. There are still things I want to do, too."

For more, check out this month's issue of Boston Common.

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