View Full Version : The BoleynModels/InstantPay Thread
KatyBoleyn
08-26-2015, 01:21 PM
We did it! 50% blackout in the top 10 (and 100% of the top 3 briefly) on Streamate...these days we'll take what we can get. As a reward, maybe a bonus day on the camathon for anyone that had to miss a day or take a break. We'll count the best 7 out of 8.
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Update - We just blocked out the top 5 of 5. *happy dance*
Bootsie
08-27-2015, 04:04 AM
We did it! 50% blackout in the top 10 (and 100% of the top 3 briefly) on Streamate...these days we'll take what we can get. As a reward, maybe a bonus day on the camathon for anyone that had to miss a day or take a break. We'll count the best 7 out of 8.
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Update - We just blocked out the top 5 of 5. *happy dance*
Amazing! You guys totally have the best models (no bias)
PrincessLavender
08-27-2015, 06:30 AM
If its a permanent change, then do it on the dashboard so we have that on record there. If you're adding another payment method for emergencies (like Payoneer for weekends), then just email us the details.
It's not going to be permanent but I'm not sure how long it's going to be. Could be a few weeks, could be a few months, so I changed it in the dashboard. I also sent an email about something else.
DancesWithSloths
08-27-2015, 07:45 AM
We did it! 50% blackout in the top 10 (and 100% of the top 3 briefly) on Streamate...these days we'll take what we can get. As a reward, maybe a bonus day on the camathon for anyone that had to miss a day or take a break. We'll count the best 7 out of 8.
OMG, you perfect angel. I'd love to forget yesterday ever happened :)
pixiepower329
08-27-2015, 07:53 AM
Even with the best 7 of 8... I'm still facing an $18 day...lol.. but still, thank you for thinking of us!!
Valara
08-28-2015, 06:41 PM
Has anyone else not been paid for the last two days????
EllieGold
08-28-2015, 07:32 PM
Payments have been going good for me this week. SO far, so good.
vixennaomi
08-29-2015, 03:29 AM
Question..do any payments go out on weekends? Wondering if weekend work/payments would show up on Monday morning or would if be Tues a.m? Thanks in advance!
pixiepower329
08-29-2015, 04:47 AM
I generally get my Friday money on Monday, and the rest of the weekend on Tuesday.
KatyBoleyn
08-29-2015, 09:50 AM
Quick announcement - We have finished calculating the camathon bonuses!
We had 24 models make it to the bitter end - fighting uphill both ways through technical glitches and stiff competition that had come back for the bonus.
We also had quite a few models keep or even boost their placement over the week, and I was personally very proud to see our models on top of even some "promotion studio" models.
For final bonus calculations, it was done as follows:
(Lowest + Second Lowest day) showing between 8/21 and 8/28 on the Streamate paysheet, rounded up to the nearest $10 increment. We happily included any days which it were only pure bonus.
Winners will be informed shortly and they can out themselves if they wish. Bonus payments will be added to Monday's payroll.
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For the website, our current developer has been fired after stringing a 3-week project along for nearly 6 months and a new crew is being brought on Monday. Hopefully this means we can stop promising and start delivering on a lot of site features everyone is looking forward to.
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Next camathon has been slightly delayed until the cash reserves build back up just a bit, and we can figure out the KL/F4F changeover and how it effects our models. This will be our goal for the next week.
Girly_Girl
08-29-2015, 09:52 AM
I don't think my favorites were ever transferred to my new account. Can someone check this for me? Also I would like to have my comments from my old account transferred too please.
KatyBoleyn
08-29-2015, 09:54 AM
I don't think my favorites were ever transferred to my new account. Can someone check this for me? Also I would like to have my comments from my old account transferred too please.
Send us another note on skype/email so we know who you are. Every request we put through this week did get a response it was "being done" from Liz's department, but we noticed the transferred counts in some cases were lower than what models were telling us.
Issabelle
08-29-2015, 11:53 AM
Well done to the girls who made it! It was an ugly week at times, but I'll take an extra $100 in my paycheck Monday morning no problem! Thanks for offering this marathon last minute Katy! It was a blast, if only because I'd otherwise not have logged in much between glitches, being sick, and that stray puppy that wiggled her way into my house! :)
Tbean
08-30-2015, 01:13 PM
Does anyone know if there is a way to contact Boleyn Models for something urgent? I am a very happy Boleyn Models girl and get paid on request...unfortunately, I had a flood (3rd in 2 months actually...sewer water. Long, gross story!) and a clean up company I found willing to help for the lowest rates are available to begin but they want at least something up front. For the first time ever I don't see anyone from Boleyn Models online :( I still tried messaging on skype, emailed, and used the contact form on their site...does anyone know if they have an emergency contact number or anything else that can get in touch right away? I can't get ahold of my dad to borrow the funds from him either, if it wasn't such a health hazard I wouldn't be so worried about it. If anyone knows of any way to contact other than skype and email, PM it to me if you can :)
KatyBoleyn
08-30-2015, 02:11 PM
We're on it. Sometimes we actually take a few hours on Sunday and leave the house together :)
Catching up now and everyone requesting will be paid shortly.
Tbean
08-31-2015, 05:44 PM
We're on it. Sometimes we actually take a few hours on Sunday and leave the house together :)
Catching up now and everyone requesting will be paid shortly.
Thank you! You took care of it very shortly after I had posted this lol I felt bad for even needing to be paid so urgently, you definitely deserve some time away from the computer and work!
sexkitten_666
09-01-2015, 08:39 AM
Send us another note on skype/email so we know who you are. Every request we put through this week did get a response it was "being done" from Liz's department, but we noticed the transferred counts in some cases were lower than what models were telling us.
I was one of the models, and they completely ruined the request by keeping the old account and just deleting the new studio account we created. It's like they didn't read the email! I sent you what happened. Also, so sorry for any trouble and thanks for all your help, Katy!!
KatyBoleyn
09-01-2015, 09:22 AM
For Streamate they don't let you have 2 active accounts (sometimes they do make mistakes). Usually there's a note from us when we open your new account to make sure the old one is closed before uploading your ID to the new account.
Streamate procedure for transferring an account is as follows, for reference:
1) Sign up on our website, fill out the form. Make sure you give us a brand new (to SM) email (first common error).
2) We'll create the new account in our studio there and send you the login details. These should also go to the email address you provided.
3) You need to send an email from the email account of your old account to SMsupport, saying simply "close this account please."
(optional step) If you are coming from another studio, you need to request from them a simple release of your account, sent to Liz. Sometimes this is granted or not...if they do it, Great!...otherwise now you wait 6 months and we help you find other income in the meantime.
4) Fill out and upload info to your new account. Do NOT upload your ID yet. You may continue to work on your old account until support closes it.
5) When support emails you confirmation of closure (can take 2 hours to 2 days), you can upload the ID to your new account. Approval takes 2 hours to 3 days. IF it is during the week/during business hours, we can expedite it by request and it can take just a few hours. SM support works very slow on weekends (I assume partial staffing).
6) After your new account is approved, we can transfer favorites from your old account to your new one at any time you request. Note that doing so immediately cancels your new model status. This process only happens on weekdays and can take up to 48 hours for SM support to do.
Other rare things (like Gold Club members) can also transfer, but for the most part this is a new account. You will need to be prepared to work a bit to rebuild your placement. For most models, they're right back to normal within a 2-3 days if they're used to doing normal shifts (15-20 hours of work total we estimate). If you're used to coasting on the glory and placement of bygone days and camming as a hobby, you will be disappointed and this can snowball. The first hurdle is getting a 5-star rating to stick, some models can do this in an hour or two, some do it in a week - after this its back to the usual hustle and grind.
7) Profit. You can start work immediately. Sometimes the bank approves your direct deposit later than your first days of work, and all funds earned will go out with your first payment. Payoneer and Paxum can get paid immediately. There is no waiting period otherwise for your first payments.
If you hit everything just right, the stars are aligned, and its a weekday, you can be up and running within 48 hours, and your total vacation time is just a few hours (between closing your old account and the new one approved).
passionflower
09-01-2015, 01:48 PM
How late in the day do you accept payout requests for payoneer?
KatyBoleyn
09-01-2015, 01:56 PM
If you can catch us outside of business hours (9-5 weekdays), you can get your moneys. We check the skype and email regularly, but it may be a few hours before its processed or your request is responded to - generally we're working around family time and such. Don't take it to mean you're bothering us though, it's part of the job.
JackAlexander
09-01-2015, 10:16 PM
Wait, we can get payment on the weekends on our Payoneer cards?
For example, if I cam on Sat, before noon your time (not sure what time that is) I can receive payment on Sunday morning?
I mean, I can't stand Payoneer but if it were an emergency, I would like to know it is possible.
KatyBoleyn
09-01-2015, 11:07 PM
Yes it's possible...we make the magic happen! *ka-pow!*
If you want to use Payoneer as a secondary/emergency payment method, just send us an email with your payoneer address and we'll send you the key link...this takes minutes if we're paying attention. Special weekend payments are subject to our "if you catch us, you can get paid" rule...please don't abuse. We can pay anything showing up to 3 minutes before we pay you. I think CB is our only major delay on that.
PrincessLavender
09-02-2015, 07:33 AM
If we are under your studio for Cams.com are we able to opt in to the new payout program? I'm not sure how it would work since the percentage is based on how much you made during their 2 week pay period.
Girly_Girl
09-02-2015, 08:02 AM
Send us another note on skype/email so we know who you are. Every request we put through this week did get a response it was "being done" from Liz's department, but we noticed the transferred counts in some cases were lower than what models were telling us.
I sent an email to
[email protected] but I still haven't received a reply? Is there a better way to contact you? I never get a reply when I contact support by email...
KatyBoleyn
09-02-2015, 08:27 AM
It was done, sometimes we miss the reply to you but the request still gets put through. Sorry about that.
Was payment sent today? I didn't get an email like I usually do.
KatyBoleyn
09-02-2015, 10:57 AM
We're still processing today. It looks like SM and a few other sites have started to pick up, and a lot of models are currently working so we're pushing it out another hour or two (still within safe margins for direct deposit though).
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General Announcement: Newsletter is coming out tonight with some program changes also, so try to check your email late tonight/tomorrow.
Thanks Katy, you're great!!
caramelcraze
09-02-2015, 11:43 AM
Completely unrelated (sorry Katy), but qurl I LOVE your signature picture!!!
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Katy, I'm excited to get the newsletter! Thanks so much for letting us all know what's up.
Thank you caramelcraze!!! :D
Katy - Just to confirm as I haven't cammed in a while.. anything that is made until 10-11AMCST (or longer in this case, which is great) will be sent for direct deposit and should appear the next business day in the bank? Thanks! I am going to work extra tonight if that's the case (to be sent out tomorrow), need extra monies in my bank Friday.
KatyBoleyn
09-02-2015, 02:20 PM
That is correct. A few posts back (and a few before that) we go into more detail.
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Newsletter went out...but I sent it from the older support email address accidentally. Check your spam folders if you haven't received it. I'd resend it from the other address but I don't want to risk another spam blacklist debacle.
caramelcraze
09-02-2015, 07:58 PM
Whoever added "fubar" to the newsletter is my new hero. I was standing in line at the grocery store and started having a serious lol. Pass on my compliments and keep up the awesome work!
PS: When things have calmed down on F4F's end, I'd like to get added if at all possible. :D
hyori
09-02-2015, 08:03 PM
I love the Boleyn Models walls of text. I feel a flutter of happiness when I see them and read them with complete focus and wish they were longer. Katy is a gifted writer!
Issabelle
09-02-2015, 09:36 PM
^^ They really are basically the only newsletters I'm excited to read. I mean, my yarn and knitting group letter is good too and I love my dog trainer's newsletter, but this newsletter usually means money and who argues with money? :)
bbwbrianna
09-03-2015, 12:14 AM
I just have a question about allBBWcams. Am I able to transfer my existing account to your studio? There is no place on your site to sign up for it. Thanks for your help.
bbwbrianna
09-03-2015, 02:01 AM
Oh wait I contacted them and got this message from Mike at allBBWcams:
"Hi and thank you for emaling us.
You are now moved under "BoleynModels" studio.
Good luck and let us know if you need anything else.
Remember, once you are under their studio, they pay you. However, if you have questions, you can contact us as well."
Yay looks like they know you well and it's all set
DancesWithSloths
09-03-2015, 03:28 AM
The newsletter has me genuinely excited about my camming business this morning, even though I'm feeling sick and gross otherwise. I'll be over here, putting a full day into data analysis, promo work and clip editing from my sick bed.
Hi again Katy, thanks for extending cut off time today! May I ask approx when cut off time will be today? I'll take a break then :)
pippapippa
09-03-2015, 09:29 AM
As far as the Streamate camathon being semi permanent, do we have to work all seven days to get the lowest day doubled or is our lowest day regardless of how many we worked doubled?
KatyBoleyn
09-03-2015, 10:35 AM
Any income showing for the lowest day is doubled. If you have cammodels or any other bonus income that counts as having worked that day. But yes, its the "7 day rule/$0 counts" on that. Models aren't expected to get the bonus every week, but the option is available and works best for either a) models that need extra money in a week, it gives them something to work towards or b) models that generally do run a regular daily schedule with consistent goals.
We did a lot of research on the Romanian market, thinking at first they were embellishing the model earning numbers. They generally weren't. So we did quite a few interviews to figure out why - now we're trying to figure out how to mesh some of the lessons learned and still retain some kind of ethics. In RO, tiered percents work...starting with a horrible % and going to a decent % based on their "perfect working hours" (hair/makeup done, clean camming area, engaging attitude, etc). Models accept this because they do make money, a lot even by American standards, and even after massive cuts and random fines by the studio. In this, we start models at some of the highest rates in the business so we don't have a lot to work with - especially after the overhead of running a clean business with daily payroll. Nor do we have control over models' lives or working hours - and its not desired. So, we need to get creative with what little we have left in the margins (and within our ethical standards) and this is one experiment towards that.
SimoneGray
09-03-2015, 10:56 AM
^^ Will there be an option to tie into SM for tier 2 countries at some point? Just figured that if F4F is unstable right now, might want another option at some point that isn't token based?
KatyBoleyn
09-03-2015, 11:10 AM
^^ Will there be an option to tie into SM for tier 2 countries at some point? Just figured that if F4F is unstable right now, might want another option at some point that isn't token based?
Yes! That's #2 on the list right now - it was going to be a step this week but the F4F/KL thing bumped it down.
SimoneGray
09-03-2015, 11:20 AM
Oooh awesome :D
caramelcraze
09-03-2015, 12:48 PM
I feel kind of like a pain for asking because I know you're busy, but would it be possible to add the payout percentages for each site within the studio either on the website or on the first post of the thread? I know on the original website the information was there but I haven't been able to find it since the new one went up. The info is so scattered throughout the thread & it would be nice to be able to have a reference post.
sweetgapeach
09-03-2015, 12:52 PM
How do we sign up for allbbwcams? Did not see it on site, may have overlooked it.
RedMeg
09-03-2015, 01:00 PM
How do we sign up for allbbwcams? Did not see it on site, may have overlooked it.
I had the same question, and was directed to sign up directly and then send my username to Rae for transfer purposes. I just signed up today and shot my info over to Rae- BoleynModels has easily the best response time for queries that I've ever experienced outside of talking to myself in the mirror. Wowzers!
sweetgapeach
09-03-2015, 01:05 PM
Thanks you
RaeRae
09-03-2015, 01:09 PM
When I signed up for AllBBWCams, Katy had me signup as normal and transfer in by emailing them asking to join the BoleynModels studio. You can email your username to either me or Katy so we can mark it in your account. :)
Edit: I'm going to make a sign up page now on the dashboard to make submitting your usernames to us easier.
RaeRae
09-03-2015, 01:18 PM
AllBBWCams signup is now live on the model dashboard with instructions! :)
sweetgapeach
09-03-2015, 05:09 PM
RaeRae,
I have questions for you if you dont mind...did you split allbbwcams or just work that site for a few hours by itself? And is the encoder the same like Streamate? I just pull it up and go or not? I have already been approved...I accidentally clicked stream button or whatever just checking it out and it said I was streaming but neither camera lit up. Sorry I could not find the thread explaining how it works if we had one here.
Thanks you and sorry to be a bother...
Rebecca