View Full Version : Portland Vegan Strip club????
Lunarobverse
01-28-2008, 03:06 PM
Thanks, needtodance. Like I said (somewhere), I don't normally even go to clubs with VIP so I have no idea a) what they cost, and b) what might go on in one, at least in Portland with the norm of no-contact. I appreciate the information.
Gypsy74
01-28-2008, 03:07 PM
I think you should do 250/500 for half hour/hour VIP room, just because 300/500 isn't proportional.
needtodance
01-28-2008, 03:40 PM
I actually disagree, gypsy... My experience with guys and the VIP is that they like the "sound" of "saving" money or getting a bargain...
So they're more open to buying a longer time with you if they feel they're getting a deal, or are being "rewarded".
If the lower price was going to be more plausable, they should both be a little lower, so that the full hour is still a LITTLE cheaper than two half hours.
Trust me, you sell a LOT more. Similiar, i guess, to the 2/30$ discussion in teh other thread. Half the time they still pay the difference in a tip, but they still feel like they did well.
And anything that prevents a custy from trying to "bargain" you down is good in my book. Nothing worse than dickering with a guy over what your smiling company and lapdances are "worth". Pulls you BOTH out of the mood. Him for spending, you, for hustling more out of him, or even out of others.
So PLEASE, johnny, have a sign clearly stating VIP rates, dance prices,tiping policies, etc. posted somewhere in view. SO that when some douche comes to ME saying "your not 300$... I'll give you 200" I have easy recourse when I say "Oh the house prices are set, no haggling"
My two cents anyways...
Yekhefah
01-28-2008, 06:39 PM
I agree that there should be a discount for a full hour instead of a half; it gives more incentive to spend more. Less hassle too than paying for two half hours.
I was looking forward to auditioning today but I'm still another day away from health, I think. I've been coughing and sick all damn weekend and I'm feeling better so I'll be there tomorrow.
Johnny Diablo
01-28-2008, 07:40 PM
We have these beautiful wooden "table tents" (that's just what they are called, they don't really look like tents) on each table. Most of the time you see them in bars listing the drink prices but instead of drinks ours will list the lap dance prices. etc. Mentally it will make the men prepared to spend the doe because they will be hungry not for food but for your company. No haggling, they will know how much it is.
I actually disagree, gypsy... My experience with guys and the VIP is that they like the "sound" of "saving" money or getting a bargain...
So they're more open to buying a longer time with you if they feel they're getting a deal, or are being "rewarded".
If the lower price was going to be more plausable, they should both be a little lower, so that the full hour is still a LITTLE cheaper than two half hours.
Trust me, you sell a LOT more. Similiar, i guess, to the 2/30$ discussion in teh other thread. Half the time they still pay the difference in a tip, but they still feel like they did well.
And anything that prevents a custy from trying to "bargain" you down is good in my book. Nothing worse than dickering with a guy over what your smiling company and lapdances are "worth". Pulls you BOTH out of the mood. Him for spending, you, for hustling more out of him, or even out of others.
So PLEASE, johnny, have a sign clearly stating VIP rates, dance prices,tiping policies, etc. posted somewhere in view. SO that when some douche comes to ME saying "your not 300$... I'll give you 200" I have easy recourse when I say "Oh the house prices are set, no haggling"
My two cents anyways...
sun child
01-28-2008, 08:00 PM
^ Great idea.
shay_
01-30-2008, 05:57 AM
i'm so excited to work here friday :) i can't wait to see how many people come to check out the opening day. and i can go home not smelling like smoke for once. woohoo!
scarlett_vancouver
01-30-2008, 05:42 PM
I'm excited for you guys, I cant wait to hear all about it!
Lola Rose
02-02-2008, 06:38 PM
how did it go on opening night?
Gypsy74
02-02-2008, 06:51 PM
apparently some people who stayed past 8 made 400-500 dollars, but I only made 116 and worked 4-8pm.
there's another thread about it somewhere..
Yekhefah
02-02-2008, 08:53 PM
I love it. Great club. Shouldn't be open for day shifts on Saturdays though. But wow! So happy I work here!
sun child
02-03-2008, 04:31 AM
It's enough for me that it's smoke free. I absolutely love coming home and not feeling disgusting. I don't think smoking is disgusting. In fact I used to be a smoker myself. But being in a smoky bar for six hours sucks. I didn't hit 400 on Friday but I did well. Tonight was considerably slower but I still made out alright. We do have to remember that it's the second day.
Stevie06
02-03-2008, 02:14 PM
I think I might come dance here soon. I was going to bartend but I changed my mind---I also quit my other bartending job. I decided just to dance for awhile, especially since I need to make a lot now that I'm getting divorced. So sorry I said I would be bartending there and then didnt!
I can't wait to come meet you girls or see you girls I already know!
And smoke free is awesome...part of the reason I had to quit my bartending job was feeling like my lungs were going to implode.
Its really good to hear you guys are making money there--everything has been so slow lately.
noelle
02-03-2008, 02:58 PM
My two friends and I came down from Seattle and worked last night and had a great time! It was a little slow but I still did well enough to make the trip worth it. I see great money making potential there. The entire staff is so sweet and Johnny is obviously dedicated to making the club a standout in the Portland scene and values the dancers making money above all else!
We can't wait to come back in a few weeks and see how things are going. I love the idea of dancing while a live band plays on the stage above the bar, which Johnny said they were going to start doing on Saturday nights!
It sounds like I may have been working with a few of you ladies last night, sorry I didn't reveal my secret internet identity but I am a little shy ;) It was great to meet you all!
sun child
02-04-2008, 01:47 PM
Hey! I worked with you! You guys were so cute! I am the stripper that told you about the four free drink thing! We'll have to PM. And maybe y'all can hang out in Portland for a little longer. Y'all can stay overnight with me if you want.
needtodance
02-04-2008, 02:00 PM
I was with you guys as well, I'll see you in a few weeks!
noelle
02-04-2008, 08:26 PM
sun child - thank you! We all thought you were so adorable, and of course very informative with the whole drink thing ;) Thanks for the offer of a place to stay, we may take you up on that!