What are Gabrielle Nistico’s signature techniques for avoiding voiceover scams?

I focus less on “secret tricks” and more on habits that keep you out of trouble. My core techniques:

• Question any fast-track promise: Weekend courses, “demo in a day,” or a guaranteed demo after X number of classes are big red flags. Real training takes time, and no coach can predict your progress on a schedule.

• Follow the money and the math: High-ticket “packages” ($2k–$5k) tied to very short training windows are classic demo-mill behavior. If the price feels outsized for the amount of actual coaching, step back.

• Watch where they find you: A lot of scammy outfits start in adult-ed or community college intro classes, then “hand-pick” you for an expensive weekend and promise you’re a natural. Flattery is their sales tool.

• Verify reputation, not marketing: Look for long-term industry presence, independent reviews, real demos their students booked work from, and whether other pros respect them. If all you see are ads and hype, be cautious.

Would you like a simple checklist you can use to vet any coach or training offer before you pay them?