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Vela Valentine
06-16-2013, 09:53 AM
I'm going to be REALLY starting to cam more in the next few days, etc. Cammed the last couple days on a brand new account and made a big old $130 but I only cammed a total of 4 hours, so that's still $32 an hour. I am a little scared to cam full time cuz I'm scared of the burnout, but I just had all my living expenses come down to me in a very short time with no help and I've gotta start making some cash, so I'm hoping this week will be better for me and maybe I can even reach the pivotal $500 mark! Thank you for this thread & SW, ya'll are so inspiring!

LilyAnderson
06-16-2013, 11:05 AM
i always bring in at least 500 a week because i bring in a biweekly chaturbate paycheck of 1000,
but because this economy sucks and that's not nearly as much as i need to support myself,
i work on streamate for an hour or two everyday and bring in another 200-400 bucks. :D

NaughtyNattie
06-16-2013, 11:38 AM
I am definitely in this group! Is there a $100 or less group? Cos that one should be mine lol. It's really not because I don't put in the hours-I work 10-12 a day. It may be because I feel awkward as hell doing sex stuff-not sure why, but I do and I'm sure it comes across on cam. I have tried everything I know to try and wasn't able to make anything on any of the top sites, while wasting 10-12 hours a day of my time, and nothing to show for it. This should have pushed me to give up, and it did for a few weeks to a month. Then I would start thinking about what I could change, I would change it, go back to camming-same result. I don't think it is because I'm not fairly attractive, I'm sure I am. But, to be honest, I have made more this week than the entire year put together! The issue with that? Well, I just got lazy and said fuck it, no make up; ima just shower, brush my damn teeth, brush my damn hair, and get the fuck at it! Previously, I spent hours getting ready, shaving the kitty all nice and smooth, shaving my legs, meticulous makeup, straighten/curl hair (it's so long/thick that it doesn't fit under a wig).

This actually gave me a little hope for the camming biz, but only a little more than I already had lol. It's easier to log on when I don't have to waste so much time getting ready lol. I did make more this week than all the weeks I have done this put together, but I have still worked about 60hrs this week, total income=$83. It does fell like I am wasting my time still, but not as much.

I have had top models give me excellent advice; on lighting, background, personality, internet, and equipment. I followed most of it, what I didn't follow was only because there wasn't any money for me to change things. I have had some trusted customers on SW peek in on my cam and give some advice on background-right now it sux and cant afford to change it. I have tried literally everything, and every site for about a year and all advice in the camming forums; literally there is absolutely nothing to show for it.

My point is that, sometimes, no matter how many hours you put in, no matter how dedicated you are, no matter what you are willing to do, and no matter what site you work...sometimes you just can't make the dollars. I don't mean to discourage anyone from trying this because brand new models who have no experience have broken into this and made thousands. Honestly, I am the only model I have ever known to make so little. It hurts my self esteem (which is already low) alot, but I keep pushing through I guess.

Hope I haven't offended anyone, and I respect all of you, no matter what you bring in because it takes a special strong person to do this job; I just wonder sometimes if I am that special, or strong lol.

cherryblossomsinspring
06-18-2013, 10:03 AM
Ok I checked my stats between all sites and I hit it! Cam4 took abit longer to update but I hit $1002. Yes!!

AutumnAmbrosia
08-03-2013, 05:22 AM
I have only been on SM for two weeks, camming once nearly everyday for AT LEAST four hours...and am BARELY breaking 250 a week. I have great sound/cam/lighting and am also bubbly and personable. My prices are normal. Additionally, I don't do anything for free and work very hard for what I do get from the customers. Is this normal? I feel like I'm not doing well....like I should be doing better. :/

Graceface
08-03-2013, 12:38 PM
It may be because I feel awkward as hell doing sex stuff-not sure why

Explore what exactly you feel uncomfortable about.

kortneykay
08-03-2013, 06:07 PM
I have only been on SM for two weeks, camming once nearly everyday for AT LEAST four hours...and am BARELY breaking 250 a week. I have great sound/cam/lighting and am also bubbly and personable. My prices are normal. Additionally, I don't do anything for free and work very hard for what I do get from the customers. Is this normal? I feel like I'm not doing well....like I should be doing better. :/

What would you consider "normal" prices bb?

AutumnAmbrosia
08-03-2013, 06:51 PM
What would you consider "normal" prices bb?

I decided last week that 3.79 pvt and 4.79 in exclusive was a fairly decent price. Do you think that's too high? :/

CurvyWinona
08-03-2013, 07:06 PM
No it's no way that it is high. Many of us on here start at 4.99 and above. I'm at 6.99pvt/9.99exc.

You can raise the prices beyond what's listed on your choices. You need email SM support to have them raise your prices to desired prices. Try it! :)

Incantatious
08-03-2013, 09:06 PM
I decided last week that 3.79 pvt and 4.79 in exclusive was a fairly decent price. Do you think that's too high? :/

Umm........ Try 9.99 premium and 14.99 exclusive! XD


Sure I do most of my work through GOLD shows, but when I want privates, I still have no problem getting guys to do so with those rates.

I can't see myself wanting to lower my rates unless the amount of guys who actually took me private with those prices drastically decreased.. then I'd probably have to consider lowering, but I'm definitely not about to.

Plus, I freaking love reading the funny things cheap guys say when they either tell me how I'm way too much $$, or faff about trying to get me to negotiate for them right as I get taken private! Bhahahahaha!

I'd say hike those prices up enough so you have one which is at least 4.30 - 5.99....?
Try it and see how it goes for you.. Testing out prices like this gave me huge boosts of confidence that actually made me perform better. I strongly feel that for what we do, with the outing risks and the service we provide, 5.99 is minimum.. but everyone is different, and everyone has their sweet spot!

Sparkly
08-05-2013, 08:21 PM
I need to make $500 a week so this club is for me. I usually aim to pull in 500 a pay period for mfc. That puts me at 1000 for the month. I need to be making more though. I recently started doing sm and I am opening up a c4s store. Between those three, I want to make 500. It might take awhile to get there but damn I am determined. My biggest problem it's that my schedule only allows me to put in 10 hours a week. I have one day a week that I can work 6 hours and 2 maybe 3 days I can work 1.5 hours. It seems impossible but I am trying to just push through it.

Tigrillo
08-06-2013, 03:35 PM
man I'd be happy to reach 500 a *month* right now. >_< I'm so joining this. Something in my formula is not working.

Procrasturbator
08-06-2013, 08:20 PM
I have only been on SM for two weeks, camming once nearly everyday for AT LEAST four hours...and am BARELY breaking 250 a week. I have great sound/cam/lighting and am also bubbly and personable. My prices are normal. Additionally, I don't do anything for free and work very hard for what I do get from the customers. Is this normal? I feel like I'm not doing well....like I should be doing better. :/

First off, it can take a while to build regulars, so I wouldn't worry too much after two weeks. But some things that really helped me:

- Are you sure your cam looks great to the customers? For some reason this is the one thing they don't usually complain about. Check out your cammodels link (yourname.cammodels.com) and see it from the customer's point of view, and/or ask a customer if they seem reliable.

- Use the encoder, track your placement, consider disabling geoblock, you know the drill.

- Log on consistently, but if you're not getting steady traffic or regulars don't be afraid to mix it up. Discovering my busy time was a total surprise.

- Play with your prices. Lowering them should be a last resort, but if you've tried other avenues sometimes it makes all the difference. Then snag some regulars and start slowly raising them back up.

- How are your ratings and comments? In your intro make sure to remind people to rate you 5 stars and leave a comment if they enjoy the show. I'm especially fond of comments so I hustle them extra hard. Social proof is a hugely effective sales tool, and seeing guys go on about how incredible you are (at no direct benefit to them!) is an instant confidence booster.

- How long are your shows? A good intro can add at least 1-3 minutes on average, and sometimes it can branch off into longer conversation. Once you've found a good formula you can stick to it. I don't want to hijack the thread with my long ass intro but it helped soooo much. Also go slooow, ask questions, keep them typing. Assess the customer's responses to see how far you can take it. As long as you're making progress/giving them something to watch you're golden.

Thymian
08-06-2013, 08:30 PM
- How long are your shows? A good intro can add at least 1-3 minutes on average, and sometimes it can branch off into longer conversation. Once you've found a good formula you can stick to it. I don't want to hijack the thread with my long ass intro but it helped soooo much. Also go slooow, ask questions, keep them typing. Assess the customer's responses to see how far you can take it. As long as you're making progress/giving them something to watch you're golden.

Great advice, thank you for that. For some reason I rush into it like I'm going to a fire. I think it's a fear that they are going to peace when I'm not immediately naked and dildoing myself. I even just bought a gym-teacher like stop watch to make myself wait 30 secs to get nakey (it seems like forever to me and when I check the clock I always forget the time).

But the 30- and 60-second lovers aren't going to stay anway, so I am costing myself money. It's a silly fear but I have to work through it somehow. Your tips really help!

ETA I don't want to slow it down just for more money–I think it makes a better show when it builds. That's why gifts are wrapped, you don't want to just throw it in someones lap and say here, happy birthday, it's an ugly tie, ya know?

charizma
08-09-2013, 07:00 AM
Hi, I am in this category as well ...i have a nice laptop, good camera fast internet and still i dont make money..i logged for a few hours on streammate and no one gets in my room ...i cant figure out what is my problem , maybe i just jump from site to site and dont focus on one for a while, or i just i am not doing something right ...i really need a mentor i guess ...girls if you have any ideas please let me know :) Thank you

Marina Starr
08-09-2013, 07:03 AM
How long have you been on SM?

Hi, I am in this category as well ...i have a nice laptop, good camera fast internet and still i dont make money..i logged for a few hours on streammate and no one gets in my room ...i cant figure out what is my problem , maybe i just jump from site to site and dont focus on one for a while, or i just i am not doing something right ...i really need a mentor i guess ...girls if you have any ideas please let me know :) Thank you

charizma
08-09-2013, 07:24 AM
i have logged on from time to time for less than an hour ...

charizma
08-09-2013, 07:27 AM
I cant figure out if i should tart getting naked when i am on the free chat ..i see all those girls playing with themselves then on the other hand all the posts say dont get naked until you are in the pvt ...and then all those beggars show me this and show me that ...and i am overwhelmed and clearly not sure what to do ...when i started i was thinking ...in the free chat be nice smile keep your clothes on and talk to them and then in pvt start being sexy and do what he wants ...is this correct?

Marina Starr
08-09-2013, 07:28 AM
I'm sorry but less than an hour just won't cut it! Give it at least 3 hours each work shift!

i have logged on from time to time for less than an hour ...

charizma
08-09-2013, 07:50 AM
I cant figure out if i should tart getting naked when i am on the free chat ..i see all those girls playing with themselves then on the other hand all the posts say dont get naked until you are in the pvt ...and then all those beggars show me this and show me that ...and i am overwhelmed and clearly not sure what to do ...when i started i was thinking ...in the free chat be nice smile keep your clothes on and talk to them and then in pvt start being sexy and do what he wants ...is this correct?

Marina Starr
08-09-2013, 01:13 PM
Everyone is different so there's no one answer that would fit all! Show "some skin" in free chat and save most for pvt/exclusive. They will beg and want as much for free as possible but it's YOUR room and you have to regulate what's acceptable and what isn't.
You don't have to do everything they want. Do what feels good to you! Take your time and don't rush. You don't have to do EVERYTHING in one minute. I would say just be yourself! Play around with a few sites and stick with one or have a back up that make you the most $$$!


I cant figure out if i should tart getting naked when i am on the free chat ..i see all those girls playing with themselves then on the other hand all the posts say dont get naked until you are in the pvt ...and then all those beggars show me this and show me that ...and i am overwhelmed and clearly not sure what to do ...when i started i was thinking ...in the free chat be nice smile keep your clothes on and talk to them and then in pvt start being sexy and do what he wants ...is this correct?

charizma
08-09-2013, 01:57 PM
Thank you very much :)

Aurora14
08-10-2013, 01:46 PM
I know I always say it, but I'm coming back this week! Got everything in order. I know it'll be slow to begin with, so I will have to deal with lack of traffic. I'll be working a minimum of 2 days a week and hopefully I can make $100 a week to begin with. That will be my initial goal. Once I hit the goal I'll raise it by $25 a week. Let you guys know how I do next week!

Blovely
08-10-2013, 10:55 PM
It was hella slow for me this week but I was able to hit $603. I'm proud of myself because I started working on Tuesday and was still able to hit my goal. I'm also proud that I worked through the slow times which is something I never do. I always log off when its slow.

Aurora14
08-12-2013, 10:33 AM
My week has started on a high note! I'm too nervous to get on SM this week so I'm focusing on C4S this week. I re-edited and re-priced an existing clip that wasn't selling and it's gone great! $53 off it already! Halfway to my goal! I wish my milk supply hadn't dried up, but I have a pregnant friend I'm trying to talk into letting me film and split the money with her. That way I can keep my lactation $ up. I'm working on getting a stockpile of clips. I want to release at least 1 or 2 a day to keep my traffic up. Doing a lot of different stuff to see what works and will sell best for me. Then I can focus on specific topics.

MizMollie
08-12-2013, 06:05 PM
I would be so super duper stoked to be in the $500/week club! I'm pretty new and so far only go on cam about 4 hours or so on the weekends. I work full time and have a little one, so I can only go on after she goes to bed. This thread inspires me to shoot beyond just getting to payout on the first two sites I joined and actually shooting for $100/week from each site to begin with, then progressing from there. I learn so much every time I come on here!

Aurora14
08-19-2013, 07:16 PM
Didn't get past the $53 last week. It's ok though. I got $16 today. And I have some customs ordered! Lets go money! I decided to just focus on my C4S store so I'll have to stick with $100 per week as a goal until I get better at time management.

Aurora14
08-28-2013, 07:04 PM
Got to my $100 goal already! Aiming for $200 this week.

brneyes
08-30-2013, 04:34 PM
I am going to start off my goal at 100$/week. Then try to double it every month. Once I reach my goal consistantly for a month. Wish me luck!!! :-)

Aurora14
09-01-2013, 09:18 PM
I reached my initial $100 no problem. Once I upped it my sales slowed down a bit though. But, if I include the $70 amazon card I got, I made my $200! Not bad for 2 days of work. The amazon cards are going toward my BF's x-mas present so I'm happy with getting them.

Back to $100 for the new week! Time to start editing!

Cognac
09-09-2013, 04:57 PM
My goal for the week since I can't cam full time this week. (Loads of assignments, quizzes, and test due for school) ..I Started Sunday made 113 so far 387 to go !!!

luvnrockets
09-10-2013, 06:16 AM
I just started, so I haven't made much, but honestly $500 is my weekly goal right now since I'm only putting in 2-4 hrs a day and taking a day or two off. I don't want this as a full time gig.

But I feel successful when I do well in my $ per hr, or % of time in paid chat, rather than my total for the week. That doesn't mean as much to me cause I'm not paying my bills with cam cash.

Noelle_Noir
09-11-2013, 05:09 AM
I am at 51% of my goal now,I have had a really fun few days too. I think i have a few really amazingly awesome regulars.I have had no huge issues with making $ what so ever...I cant wait till my cam room is done... Noelle more comfy=More Me on Cam=$$$$

Actually I am at 60% too my goal!

Charlotteslut
09-11-2013, 05:26 AM
I'm joining this challenge. I don't need a lot of $$ right now, but 500/week would be perfect. I'm going to make this before the payout period on SM this week :)

VictoriaChaos
09-11-2013, 08:22 AM
I have high hopes for September so I'm in.
Probably start next week, unless I super cam for the rest of the week.
Not a bad idea.

MissSeraphim
09-11-2013, 08:35 AM
September has already been treating me well, over $200 and worked about 6 hours (3 2 hour blocks). I'm aiming to pay all of rent with cam money this month! I haven't made enough to do that with camming stuff since December before last o.o
I decided to start not cashing out until I hit $200. I need 2 more cash outs to get to rent status! I'm psyched I can do this, I will do this!

RaineyLane
09-12-2013, 12:25 PM
Guess what?! I graduated from the $500 club!! :D I also posted in the Camming Rocks thread but wanted to inspire you ladies since just last month I was still in this earning category... But now I'm in the $1000-1500 a week group! Here's a shortened version of my post in the Camming Rocks ...

I have had an AMAZING month! A few months ago I was still having a difficult time making $500 a week camming. But this month, I hit some really great milestones. Here's a few of my recent successes:

I had an $1100 week!
Last night I made $272 in 1.5 hours!
The night before I did $378 in 3.5 hours!
My lowest show last week was $185.

Anyway, I haven't been around SW lately but wanted to post an update.

Now off to pay the DMV for stupid parking tickets... Good thing I made all that money...

Noelle_Noir
09-12-2013, 12:47 PM
I am still at 61%, I am so tired today for some reason. I feel like I am slacking off,so beat! I am going too take today off like yesterday and sleep,its late for me anyway...I am more of a day girl.

Jessic.a
09-13-2013, 08:40 AM
I'm in this club, but hoping to make more soon. I've been camming for about a month and a half, got a few decent regulars. Truly inspirired by RaineyLane's post :)

blackenedangel
09-15-2013, 02:00 PM
Weew!

After many attempts to start camming, many "tries" (cam one day then never again for months), I had enough of my vanilla job making me work 10 hours of unpaid overtime every week :shocking:and quit. I began camming last week! So far I've only done about 10 hrs last week and this week (i was looking at as a working holiday almost). I averaged about $300/per week. I am going to get a part time job serving a couple days but i want to go big & get myself up to the 1000$ thread! i need to get on more and really treat this like a job! Thanks to SW for the wealth of info:D now just to figure out camming the first time w/ my period....LOL....hello search function here i come.

LexiConn
09-15-2013, 04:41 PM
Joining the club, I'm a brand new baby camgirl just sitting at 9 hours over 3 days and 65 real USD. I was really nervous, especially since I'm starting out non-nude, without audio (mic problems, ugh), that I wouldn't ever make it and after reading this thread I'm a lot more encouraged that I will get where I want to be! Which is working entirely from home and supporting my family :)

I keep my expenses low so $500 a week would be flipping amazing.

RubyRayne
09-15-2013, 07:42 PM
I'm still waaay under $500 for now because I had to go and start right at the same time that I needed to finish a big excel coding project, take on a shirt-rhinestoning order, work on two burlesque costumes, and make a bunch of rhinestone accessories for shops and merch tables by the end of the month, and also took on some extra 11 hour temp placements. (thank god the temp job is over!)

Anyway, I'll have more time to put to camming soon, so I think it'll only get better. I've already managed to make a good chunk that'll help towards rent this month, and it's still more than min. wage in my area. :3

In short: I'm only going to get better! >:)

Aurora14
09-16-2013, 09:32 AM
I've been doing so shitty this month! Makes me want to actually cam, but I don't have the time it seems. I guess I can start hopping on SM on nights I can't sleep. Even if I'm sitting in the room with no custies I'd be doing the same thing (sitting around bored), but at least I'd have the option of making money... It would totally get me closer to my goals. I've just been focusing on C4S since my schedule is so wonky.

SavannahLynnn
09-18-2013, 11:56 PM
I quit my vanilla job this week due to my anxiety/panic disorder and decided to make a goal of at least $300 a week on sm. Since when bf and I hardly put forth any effort we'll get around 100 per pay period. Then I had an incredibly crappy day on sm yesterday (due to my couples account and bf not being on) and have been really uneasy until I saw last weeks check and it was way more than my vanilla job would have paid with less effort. So I signed up for mfc, and a solo sm account and I'm really going to start putting in some effort. Especially the days my daughter is at her dad's. 500 a week would more than meet my needs.

Charlotteslut
09-25-2013, 05:05 AM
One tip that motivates me is to set my minimum payout to whatever my weekly goal is. For example, this week I need 400$ so I set my minimum for Payoneer to 400. If I don't make my goal, my money won't get sent so I'm pretty motivated :P

takiaya
09-25-2013, 05:18 AM
First day worked this week: At $155 today so $345 to go this week

takiaya
09-26-2013, 07:31 AM
-.- made $15 on mfcs this morning maybe could have made more if I wanted to wait it out but at this point trying to preserve my cam score as much as possible. $20 more in escrow from elm so $35 today so far XD. Better than nothing I guess for day 2 back. $345-35=$310 to go this week

blackenedangel
09-28-2013, 09:45 PM
Hey all.
Here is my status update:

week 1- 15hrs, $380
week2 - 15hrs- $480
week 3- not done the week yet, done 15hrs and plan to do more, my week started on tues to tues...(random I know)...ALREADY AT $488.

slowly week by week I have been educating myself, going on more, gaining experience and friends/custies online.....starting social networking etc. So its a learning curve, but workin up to 1k thread, (and workin on my computer skillz in the process).

I totally relate to anyone who is at 500$ thread. I don't plan on staying here, but as I came from working a desk job for 500$/week, 45hr a week, to make the same for less than 1/2 the hours.....not all of which was porn........I'm pleased. I can do laundry, clean my house, see my friends, hang out with my bf, who I NEVER saw because I worked days and he worked nights......While I still currently "feel poor" I have felt poor the whole time I was at the office. At least I am now "poor" with time to enjoy life vs. poor and tired, overworked, and depressed that the degree I paid so much for landed me a very unrewarding job.

NOW, I just have to master the computer, make more friends online & make n sell vids. I'm slowly upping my hours online and getting into the swing of things.

So you go girls:)

LexiConn
09-29-2013, 12:39 PM
I took about a week off of camming because I had one REALLY abysmally bad night and I started checking out other venues and options.

Cammed twice yesterday and made over $100 in less than 4 hours. Not kicking ass awesome, but getting there!!

Planning to cam at least 4 more nights this week and hopefully make $500. I think I'm already off to a good start and feeling very positive!

takiaya
09-30-2013, 05:34 AM
End of pay period for everything I worked since returning on the 26th is today I think so as of right now I made: $74 on imlive, $300 on mfcs, $50 on ELM (maybe more if guys hurry up and approve vids I made). So $424, $76 short of $500. Really hope I can make it before the end of today!