First thing is make a name for yourself. Period. No company is going to let you represent them, if you have no background.
Nobody starts off with discounts. Most people pay almost full price for their first big setup.
It all takes time, nobody is going to hand you anything. If you think they should, you will never get anywhere.
I can promise I'm goin to attend every show on the East Coast, and upload 100 videos on youtube, but without proof, nobody is going to help you.