I feel so blessed to have been referred to Jake (owner of Wings Model Management). I have experience in modeling however, took many years off due to health as well as to be a busy full time mom. Coming back into modeling was something I always promised myself I would try after my kids got older. Unfortunately, my previous agents are no longer with us and I feared I would not find another agent that made me feel so at ease and comfortable. I took it as a sign and put that on hold.
The other day someone suggested I contact Wings. I did and Jake got back to me in 45 min. We agreed to meet the next day. Being that I have experience in the past I wanted to make sure and do all my research. This is where it gets upsetting. I did my research and saw a few reviews that were downright hateful and vindictive. Of course, there are some that are obvious blatant lies but some, if people didn't know better, may actually believe. There are definitely far more positive reviews than negative. However, the negative ones are just so nasty and either flat out obvious lies or seem to be a misunderstanding. You can tell that several of the reviews are disgruntled parents or "models". I feel it is safe to say that they are either upset that Jake is too blunt for their liking or they are misinformed and think that headshots and comp cards are free. These are costs you will have anywhere. I speak from experience, his fees are very reasonable for 1 but for 2, you are not required to go through him for your photos anyhow.
So it was brutally cold and it is a Sunday but Jake was kind enough to make it out to meet with me. He came around the corner and I felt instant relief. He was completely warm and welcoming, it felt like an old friend from the beginning. We spent the next hour talking about Wings and Jake's start, all the people that we have worked with and reminiscing over good times and the great people we have encountered over the years in this business. I can tell that Jake is not going to sugarcoat things. He has a business to run and it is clear he wants people that are in it for the right reason and are willing to put in the work to get where they want to go. I can tell you from our one hour conversation that Jake is a no nonsense, professional, who is passionate, knowledgeable, serious about his business, and I am so excited to begin working with him. I hope that people don't read these few terrible things about Wings and immediately discredit the business. I have done my research and I met with Jake who was more than happy to take so much time out of his weekend to answer my many questions and clarify and explain things that he should never even have to explain to me.
If you are in modeling or acting or ever even considered it, I highly recommend contacting Wings. If nothing else you will get valuable feedback from one of the absolute best out there. It's sad that people can be so mean. There wouldn't be room in the industry for people who are out to intentionally hurt someone with absolutely zero facts to back that up anyway. Instead of thanking Jake for taking an hour out of his day (for free) to talk to someone and give them his honest opinion and valuable advice, they take it personal and get on here in an attempt to ruin his reputation when they don't like his feedback or they find out that he doesn't offer guaranteed overnight success. He does offer advice, tools, support, time, knowledge, auditions, guidance and much more. If you're looking for someone to "promise" fame, hotels host these "auditions" a few times a year and "only" charge $5K for "guaranteed success" or one of the local "modeling schools" that promise you will be the next big star AFTER "investing" in THEIR MANDATORY CLASS.
I say let success speak for itself and hopefully Jake never feels he has to defend himself or his business over people who can't handle the truth. People who are clearly trying to get into the wrong business or possibly just don't have any understanding of the business. Wings Model Management is top notch and it shows. read more
