I think that's the point he's making, Riley knows the benefits of each already.
Agency versus Independent
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I think many have done that and gone that route. Start with an agency to learn the ropes and then go out on their own.
I think the best and the worse girls are often indies. It all depends why they are indies.
I agree with this. Seems to me it's not too dissimilar than other businesses. It seems the best, brightest and highly ambitious business people end up starting their own companies a lot of time so they can have many of the things the indies are preaching here - more flexibility, noone to answer to but themselves, no middleman for profits or pricing, etc. However, it's also fair to say that the worst business people ending up getting fired. In either case they leave their "employer", or, in this case, the agency.
And Jessica, please do take it as a compliment. I didn't write it but I will subscribe to it in your case....
Don't indies make more for themselves per hour (no agency fee or cut)? Yes, they risk 'bust-days' but if they are popular, that difference in extra profit can add up.
Agency girls or MPAs will have more visible 'competition' under the same roof or management.
Indies can set themselves apart by presenting themselves in a more exclusive or unique way.
I like both agency girls and indies. All the other pluses and minuses have been articulated well by others herein.
They also have to pay for all expenses too, e.g. hotel expenses, condoms, refreshments etc.
Yes of course but to a large extent, those expenses are fixed or semi-variable. As I said, if they are popular, meaning reasonable to high business volume, they can make more money.
Another positive element for indies is that they can develop their own client lists and even tailor their clientele to those that they prefer to see. Even if they are making the same money, they have more control.
However, just like being in your own business, it's hard starting up, but once established, it could be smooth sailing ahead.
Probably why some of the more popular agency girls are successful when they go indy too... They already HAVE an established clientele.
Very true Ridgeman and they are popular for a good reason, great people skills, among other things. :biggrin1:
I think that happens in every profession. Good lawyers and dentists don't start their own practice right off the bat, they build clientele first.
having done both Its safe to say both have their benefits... on slow days at the agency you always had company of the other girls... but you couldnt always just up and leave... you also tend to get a sense of your clients before you meet them and can do a better job of tailoring a session that fits their needs... an agency is the perfect way for a girl to start... you dont have to deal with the boatload of emails, txts and phonecalls a day and you dont have to worry about putting money up for advertising or incall locations... being indy works for me because I can better schedule my time see who I want to see and work where I want to work. Being Indy does have its drawbacks tho.... there is an incredible amount of work in regards to advertsing booking hotels and appointments... who do you think answers my phone when I am in a call... nobody... so there is the chance of lost income there. It always cracks me up when people complain about rates claiming "indys should be cheaper" fact is to take an hr call as much as 2hrs work goes into it maybe even more while you may only see us for an hr the preperation and work behind the scenes is all done by ourselves whereas at an agency the workload is spreadout
just my 2 cents
just my 2 cents
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