In all my years of hobbying I have never seen an economic environment such as what we are experiencing currently. I'm glad that I can now just sit back as an observer and shake my head at what is going on.
So how does this effect you ladies? I know, as many of you have told me, that things are slow now - I am even getting girls that I haven't seen in several years getting in touch with me "inviting" me to get together to catch up. The truth of the matter is the high rollers aren't rolling so high and the regular guy is having fears about his job and his mortgage. The first thing to go is the non-essentials and that is the luxury of seeing a beautiful woman.
So what has to be done - ladies - look at what you are charging. It is no longer a question of your worth but that there are only so many dollars out there that you will all be chasing. Take care of your regulars - either give them more time for the same money or reduce the rate for them. Give your new clients something to get excited over other than the excellent experience you will give them. Do the same for them.
You are a business person. You have to do the same things that any other private "contractor" has to do to compete. Many of you have the advantage as you don't declare your income so your dollars earned are real whereas unless your client is a plumber or electrician they have to deal in most cases with 60 cent dollars and will think twice before spending $300 for an hour escape but say $200 or $220 will make it an easier decision.
Nothing is forever. Just a good times roll so do bad times. Things will get better. The smart individual will ride out the storm and be there when the tide turns. They will take the chicken shit economy that we are experiencing and turn it into chicken salad. The smart money is not selling now, they are buying - so give them something to buy.
Good luck to eveyone - keep a cool head and we will all have fun again soon.
Doc
So how does this effect you ladies? I know, as many of you have told me, that things are slow now - I am even getting girls that I haven't seen in several years getting in touch with me "inviting" me to get together to catch up. The truth of the matter is the high rollers aren't rolling so high and the regular guy is having fears about his job and his mortgage. The first thing to go is the non-essentials and that is the luxury of seeing a beautiful woman.
So what has to be done - ladies - look at what you are charging. It is no longer a question of your worth but that there are only so many dollars out there that you will all be chasing. Take care of your regulars - either give them more time for the same money or reduce the rate for them. Give your new clients something to get excited over other than the excellent experience you will give them. Do the same for them.
You are a business person. You have to do the same things that any other private "contractor" has to do to compete. Many of you have the advantage as you don't declare your income so your dollars earned are real whereas unless your client is a plumber or electrician they have to deal in most cases with 60 cent dollars and will think twice before spending $300 for an hour escape but say $200 or $220 will make it an easier decision.
Nothing is forever. Just a good times roll so do bad times. Things will get better. The smart individual will ride out the storm and be there when the tide turns. They will take the chicken shit economy that we are experiencing and turn it into chicken salad. The smart money is not selling now, they are buying - so give them something to buy.
Good luck to eveyone - keep a cool head and we will all have fun again soon.
Doc