Re: Let's learn from each others mistakes!
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Originally Posted by
charlie61
Not that this is the reason...but in the past, I've given tips back as a gamble (read: mindfuck). If the customer sees that you aren't all about the money, then sometimes he'll end up spending MUCH more money on you later than he initially would have. This is a risky hustle, but it has definitely worked for me in the past.
Yes, i've been in situations like this.
I had one guy who kept saying "Give me a 50" and I had a hunch, so I did. He game me a 100. He did this throughout the night and kept upping the return... On one hand, I get annoyed b/c he's testing me, and he's in control more than I'd like... And i'm giving him my money! But if I think it's coming back to me, obviously I'll humor him. It turned out very well :)
Towards the end of the night once he was drunk and I felt he was running out of money, I said no. B/c I wasn't thinking I'd get it back and he was drunk and getting obnoxious... He got frustrated but I think it worked out in my favor b/c his friend, who had been giving us (more) money throughout the night hooked me up :)
That was a great night all in all.. That customer (his friend, not the 50/gamble guy) belonged in the "ideal customer" thread.. He was awesome.
~My main mistake I make at work is maintaining confidence. Of course it is a mental job so sometimes when you get no's too often in a row, or if you're feeling bloated. But you have to walk in, know you are the hottest thing in there, and let those guys know they are LUCKY to be with you. These girls make the most money and I know I lose money b/c I can be down on myself.
So, MAINTAIN CONFIDENCE! it's not you, it's them!
~Don't screw anyone over to make your money.. Of course it happens, but never intentionally cutthroat anyone and don't try to mess up anyone else's night b/c in the end it will mess your money up.. Girls can be very malicious with trying to steal customers and then when their night turns to shit I think "Karma....."