By Alycia Kaback | Co-Founder of VIP Ignite Live and Truth Mgmt
If you’ve ever wanted to chase your dream as a model or actor but thought,
“I’m scared of getting scammed,”
you’re not alone.
In fact, it’s the #1 fear I hear every week from new talent.
And honestly? You’re right to be cautious.
Because in an industry built on dreams, there are also dream thieves.
💔 1. The Pain Behind the Fear
I get it. You’ve seen the horror stories — fake agents asking for “fees,” people paying thousands for photos that never book them a single job, so-called “talent companies” that vanish the second you sign.
It makes you wonder: Who can I trust?
But here’s the truth:
Fear and discernment are not the same thing.
Fear keeps you frozen.
Discernment sets you free.
Tony Robbins says,
“Fear is a pattern. It’s energy — but you get to decide whether it paralyzes you or propels you.”
So let’s talk about what it looks like to use your fear instead of being used by it.
🔎 2. Why So Many People Get Burned
Most people get scammed because they chase validation before education.
They want to hear, “You’re special, you’ve got what it takes,” so badly that they don’t stop to ask who’s saying it.
Scammers prey on that need for approval. They sell hype — not help.
They offer promises, not process.
Alex Hormozi puts it perfectly:
“If you fall for hype, it’s because you don’t have a framework for judgment.”
That’s exactly why VIP Ignite exists — to give aspiring talent the framework to tell the difference between real opportunities and manipulation.
💡 3. Knowledge Is Your Armor
Let’s be clear: The modeling and acting industries are real, legitimate, and full of opportunity — but like any career, they require education.
That’s why we spend entire sessions teaching talent how to:
✅ Spot red flags like fake castings and high-pressure photo sales.
✅ Understand what a legitimate agent or manager actually does.
✅ Build a real résumé and portfolio that gets respect in professional rooms.
✅ Connect directly with verified industry professionals through our network — not “mystery reps” hiding behind email addresses.
We don’t just protect you from scams — we empower you to never fall for one again.
⚙ 4. The Hormozi Principle: “Due Diligence Beats Doubt”
Alex Hormozi says,
“The difference between fear and preparation is research.”
At VIP Ignite, we believe transparency is the new trust.
We show you who we work with, what they’ve done, and where your investment goes.
We partner with real casting directors, agents, and managers who’ve placed our talent on Netflix, Apple, the NFL, and New York Fashion Week.
You don’t have to take our word for it — you can verify it.
We even published a full article about our seven-year partnership with Operation Underground Railroad, the organization that helps free children from sex trafficking.
We’ve helped raise money and awareness for that cause for years — because our mission is to protect, not exploit, the dreamers who walk through our doors.
You can read that article here: 👉 Seven Years of Light – VIP Ignite Live
That’s not what scammers do.
That’s what servant leaders do.
🛑 5. The Real Scam Isn’t “Out There”
Let’s flip the script for a second.
The biggest scam isn’t the fake agent or the shady studio.
It’s the lie your fear tells you:
“It’s safer not to try.”
That lie robs more people of their potential than any scam ever could.
Tony Robbins says,
“The only impossible journey is the one you never begin.”
The truth is, fear doesn’t keep you safe — it keeps you stuck.
And being stuck is the most expensive decision you’ll ever make.
💬 6. Real Stories from People Who Once Felt the Same
Christine H. was once homeless and terrified of being taken advantage of again after losing her husband. She told me,
“I didn’t want to trust anyone. The world already took everything from me.”
But she took a chance on VIP Ignite.
Now, she’s an international speaker working with Leigh Steinberg (the real-life Jerry Maguire) and co-owns a wellness center that trains competitive dancers.
Her words still move me:
“I realized not everyone wants something from you. Some people want something for you.”
Brandon H., who now walks New York Fashion Week and appears on And Just Like That, once told me:
“I avoided everyone because I thought every company was a scam. Then I met VIP Ignite and realized: the difference between a scam and a system is results.”
And results are what we’re known for.
Because every success story leaves footprints you can follow.
💼 7. How to Tell What’s Real and What’s Not
If you want to avoid being scammed, here’s the checklist we teach our talent — it’s worth saving:
1. Real companies don’t guarantee fame. They guarantee education, access, and process.
2. Real agents make money when you do. Not by selling “photo packages.”
3. Real training builds your skill before your portfolio.
4. Real mentors have real credentials. Google their names. Check their IMDB. Verify.
5. Real results have real receipts. If no one can name actual talent booked, that’s your answer.
At VIP Ignite, our track record speaks for itself — 20 years of success stories, thousands of booked jobs, and hundreds of partnerships with verified industry leaders.
💎 8. Transparency Is Our Policy
When you join VIP Ignite, you see everything.
You know what you’re paying for, what you’re learning, and where you’re going next.
No smoke. No mirrors. No “special deals if you pay right now.”
We built our entire business around integrity — because your trust is our currency.
As Tony Robbins says,
“Leaders are those who serve. Manipulators are those who take.”
We serve.
🌱 9. Fear Is Energy — Let’s Redirect It
Fear and excitement feel the same in your body.
The only difference is the story you attach to it.
So what if instead of saying,
“I’m scared I’ll get scammed,”
you said,
“I’m ready to get smart.”
You’d go from being a target to being untouchable.
That’s what happens inside our community.
We turn anxiety into awareness — and awareness into action.
🧠 10. The Hormozi Framework: “Control What You Can Measure”
Alex Hormozi teaches that trust is built through evidence.
So we built our entire system to be measurable.
✅ Every VIP Ignite BootCamp has documented speakers and replay access.
✅ Every partnership is public and verifiable.
✅ Every testimonial comes from real people with real outcomes.
✅ Every success story leads to a name you can Google.
We don’t just tell you what’s possible — we show you the proof.
🔥 11. What Happens When You Let Fear Win
Here’s the irony:
By trying to avoid being taken advantage of, most people end up taking advantage of themselves.
They waste years waiting for a “risk-free” path — a path that doesn’t exist.
They stay safe, but small.
Tony Robbins calls it the comfort zone coffin — where dreams go to die slowly.
If you never risk trusting anyone, you never build anything worth trusting yourself with.
💫 12. The Safer Way Forward
You don’t have to be naive. You just have to be strategic.
That’s why VIP Ignite exists — to give you the education, exposure, and environment to succeed without falling prey to predators.
We work directly with Truth Mgmt, a licensed talent management company, and our programs are designed to prepare you for legitimate industry representation.
We train you before you sign with anyone.
We educate you on contracts, call sheets, and casting standards.
We give you the tools to protect yourself long after you leave our events.
Because our goal isn’t just to help you book work — it’s to help you never get burned again.
🕊 13. From Fear to Faith
You don’t need to silence your fear — you need to reframe it.
Tony Robbins says,
“Fear disappears when you’re prepared.”
And preparation is what we do best.
Every BootCamp, every workshop, every mentorship call is designed to replace fear with facts and doubt with direction.
The scammer’s power is secrecy.
Our power is clarity.
💬 14. What Our Talent Say
Erika W., recurring guest star on Raising Kanan:
“I was terrified because of all the scams I’d heard about. But everything VIP Ignite promised, they delivered. The integrity is unmatched.”
Jackson C., former NFL player:
“I’ve been around locker rooms and contracts my whole life. VIP Ignite operates like a professional organization — not a hustle. That’s why I trust them.”
Deneen White, our President of Talent Services, says it best:
“We don’t sell fame. We help people build careers. And careers are built on truth.”
⚖ 15. A Final Word from Me
I’ll never forget one woman who came to me after an event and said,
“Alycia, I’ve been scammed three times before. I almost didn’t come. But something told me to give this one more shot.”
She’s now signed with a legitimate agency and recently appeared in an Apple commercial.
That’s why we do this.
Because for every fake company stealing dreams, we exist to restore faith.
🚀 16. The Choice in Front of You
You can stay afraid and let the scammers win —
or you can get educated, protected, and empowered.
Join our next VIP Ignite Zoom Audition and experience what integrity feels like.
👉 Register Here
You’ll meet real people, real mentors, and real professionals who care about one thing:
Turning your dream into reality — safely.
Because in a world full of fakes, being real is the greatest advantage you can have.
“It’s all about people skills and networking and that is what we offer.” – Alycia Kaback
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