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Let me begin by telling you I worked at KBG for quite awhile as a Talent Agent/Scout. I had no experience in the industry. KBG was looking for Sales People who were called Talent Agents. \r
Our job was to get people signed up for classes. Push, push, push those classes and workshops. Especially with those who get education money from their employers like Boeing. Those are the cash cows.\r
That is how the agency keeps it's doors open.\r
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Not long after working with KBG I found out that this agency gets the same open calls that everyone gets.\r
No special relationship involved. The big difference is that ""REAL"" agencies dont require classes/training.\r
You can research this with KOMO TV4 who had REAL agencies on their shows years ago.\r
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For example Heffner Management (downtown seattle), only require you bring in a photo, not a portfolio. And they will tell you the truth about your chances in the industry. KBG will tell you anything you want to hear to collect those class/worshop fees. \r
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Every person I signed up came back to me and complained they werent getting any auditions or bookings. That is when I knew for certain that this was just like Barbizon and Casablanca Modeling , a complete RIP OFF. And I quit because I felt horrible for what KBG was doing and didnt want to be associated with such a dishonest company. All is directed and overseen by Kim Brooke herself. She trains the Talent Agents to get the people excited, show them around, let them walk the runway, show classroom and then get them talking about what they want to do and tell them the place they must begin is training, headshots, etc...$$$. Before putting your money down, go to the others and you will see how similar their approach is. Then go to Heffner Management, you will not miss the difference.\r
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When I left KBG, I left the industry. I have never worked for Heffner but I referred some of my disappointed students at KBG to Heffner and they actually did much better. It was the least I could do for them.\r
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Warning signs: Boothes, City U workshops, Mailing list, Drawings, Contests. \r
Gimmicks to get your info, get you to come in, and to get your money. \r
When offering you work, ""you dont pay for a job"".\r
You will never find any of this with legit agencies.\r
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Advice: BUYER BEWARE\r
Call companies/designers/stores and ask them who they book their talent with? Many will tell you they offer open calls. That means anyone can show up.\r
Extras, can also be anyone. No exp. required.\r
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I hope this helps clear up any confusions one may have about agencies. It all depends on what you want to get out of it. If you want to learn some beauty tips, social something to do, then go for it!! They all have something to offer just be clear about what it is they REALLY offer, is what you want.\r
Buyer Beware.\r
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NOTE:\r
The positive reviews/testimonies are usually written by staff, family and friends to throw the public off the truth. Most disappointed students dont submit complaints to BBB or Attorney General's Office but they really should if they want to inform the public.\r
That is the only way change will come about.\r
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Good Luck
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