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What 3 things help you make that extra buck?
hey girls! I'm new :P I've been reading for a while and now I've joined :P
I wanted to start a thread where every girl.. or boy.. whatever tells everyone 3 things that they think helps them make more money
I'll go first
1- I smile a loooooooot on stage and when I'm with a customer
2- every morning before i go to work i give myself a speech in the mirror that today out goal is "blah" and go to work
3- when customer asks me "why should i make you dance" I say "because I'll give you something to remember for a loooonnngg time :) " when they tell me "sorry I just came back from the VIP" I say "Good I asked her to take you, because you needed to get warmed up for what I'm going to do to you in the VIP" (something around that :P
OK you're turn
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-Always wearing outfits that i feel sexy and comfortable in that i feel make me stand out.
-Always trying to be geniunely friendly with the customers even when im having a bad nite.
-On a bad night just thinking, "ok, just 5 more dances, ok, now another 5." to push me to keep going.
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- not getting discouraged if the day starts out slow
- courage
- humor
all of the physical things are important and true, but without the three mental qualities listed above i would make far less money.
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NO means yes (somehow i can make it work)
UPSELLL!!! keep reminding myself i am worth the extra money!
Be confident, and even bitchy ( in my experience men think bitchy girls rule, so I try to come across as a bit of a snobby bitch even if it's not me)
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I keep telling myself that this is a sales job. I will probably hear more no's than yes. I am very shy, so it hard for me to go sit w/custys, and sometimes even ask for a dance! I remind myself of my purpose for stripping, and that approaching people is what is expected. The more I do it, the easier it is. Smiling, being nice and friendly, and feeling sexy, are probably the most important things in this business.
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I notice too almost evey custy is in some type of sales, and those that are want to see you sell them. Like it is a game or something, since I see so many customers it is easy to try different things on them, if it doesn't work, keep trying different techniques until you find one, or a few, that work for you and stick with em' but never be afraid to change it up.
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Originally Posted by buffie06
I notice too almost evey custy is in some type of sales, and those that are want to see you sell them. Like it is a game or something, since I see so many customers it is easy to try different things on them, if it doesn't work, keep trying different techniques until you find one, or a few, that work for you and stick with em' but never be afraid to change it up.
I agree :) How do you really know you technique is the best till you try different things
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--don't expect to make money you don't/won't/can't ask for
--keep things moving on the floor. try every single guy in the room. you never know.
--have fun; make sure the guys have fun, too. that's what we're there for.
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-- Always come back if they say 'come back'
-- Never ask, always state that we're going to do another dance, right now!
-- My new make-up compact, fancy (new make-up reward equals like +5 boost in confidence for the next week)
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-Boost my self confidence. I know that I offer an interesting personality that no other girl in the club has, even if a lot of them have bigger boobs/can climb the pole better. Knowing that you have something no one else does makes it easier for a guy to pay for it.
-Setting small, reachable goals. Ex: Talk to 3 more guys before I leave, start at one end of the room and work the other way until I talk to everyone.
-Enjoy your job. If you're having fun talking to a guy who's bought a couple dances, even if he might not buy any more, talk to him for a while. It will make him feel special and encourage him to come back, and it lets you enjoy yourself care-free for a couple minutes, and refreshes you for the next guy.
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THESE THREE ARE SOME OF THE BEST CARDS I HAVE UP MY SLEEVE.
SOMETIME I FORGET TO "PLAY" THEM, MYSELF, BUT THEY ATTRACT MONEY LIKE CLOCKWORK.
1. Sometimes to make conversation I start telling a guy about my (made-up) first lesbian experience. While I'm describing how I got drunk at work and she "gave me a ride home..." , their jaws drop open in awe. I can see it in their faces, my stock just rose by 10 points in their eyes. And when I talk about it, I act like it's normal. Then I launch into my spiel about why women are better lovers than men. They always respond that I just haven't been with the right man (implying they could satisfy me better than my girlfriend.) That's all it takes and they are putty in your hands.
2. I have found that a VERY effective approach is to start joking as soon as you sit down with a guy. You don't even have to be funny because they will laugh at cheesy jokes just to be polite. It works because the instant they start laughing they relax, they feel more comfortable, and they like you more. Instant rapport.
Here is an example: I used to wear a nurse's outfit, and I'd walk up to guys and say "Hi, how are you?"
They'd respond, "I'm good, how are you?"
I'd say, "I'm fine, but you don't look so good. You look sick. You look like a sick, SICK man. You should let nurse ___ take care of you."
"I will make you feel much better."
For some reason, old guys ATE IT UP. On the over 50 crowd, it worked like a charm.
3. A customer taught me this one a long time ago. GO BACK TO THE WELL. If a guy has bought dances from you before, and he's not out of money, he might buy more. Not the other way around. The best predictor of future spending behavior is past spending, and if you already know him, you waste less time buidling a rapport. Especially if it's slow, it's worth a shot.
It might be uncomfortable at first, but go back to your club and try each one at least twice, and if you can make yourself believable they will produce results.
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Going back to the well is a great idea, and I use it a lot.
Honestly, it's easier than talking to a new guy, cause that guy already knows you. You can ask if he wants a dance immediately without even really chatting him up. Another great idea in this area is to ask a guy whom you've already danced for if his friend would like a dance. A lot of guys will buy their friend a dance from you if they liked the one you gave them.
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"3. A customer taught me this one a long time ago. GO BACK TO THE WELL. If a guy has bought dances from you before, and he's not out of money, he might buy more. Not the other way around. The best predictor of future spending behavior is past spending, and if you already know him, you waste less time buidling a rapport. Especially if it's slow, it's worth a shot. "
I do that most of the time. Works like a charm ;) Plus, sometimes leads to regulars.
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Hello ladies, I am a customer and sorry if I shouldn't be posting here, but after reading the post about "going back to the well" I have to add that I am amazed at the dancers that don't "go back to the well".
If I am still in the SC I still have money to burn.
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I always try to remember a customer's name after we finish the dances and later that evening. They like that!
I also smile and be very friendly, as others have said.
The most important thing is just feeling good about yourself!
Thanks for all the other tips too!
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Well it's sad, but at my club they don't too much care for conversation. They do, but 75% of them don't. :-[
1.) The three things that make me money are my apperence over all. I stand out like crazy because I wear an afro wig at work, and everyone thinks it's real. All of my outfits are just some king of top and thong. When I walk by most guys just give me money cause I have a nice ass. I always wear 6.5 inch heels, They all think tall women are sexy. ;)
2.) I smile alot, and act like I don't care about their money. I'm know for saying sarcastic stuff that for some reason yeilds high tips. I honestly wouldn't tip me for some of the stuff I've said. It's not bitchy. I don't know what it is. ::)
3.) I always look busy. I notice no one talks to the girls that are just sitting at the bar or the tables or standing around. ;)
Hope that was useful, but I'm pretty strange so it might not have been. ;D
-Un amore per sempre
-Rayna Skye
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These aren't new, but:
1. Making sure that my hair and makeup are done flawlessly as well as my outfits being clean and without holes. There's nothing that gives you more confidence than that. When you look like $1000 bucks, they want to spend $1000 on you.
2. Never underestimate the power of a smile and locking eyes with the men, especially on stage.
3. If at first you don't succeed, try, try again, even with the guys that you don't think will like you. I don't care if there are 20 guys in the room and 19 have said no. Ask the last one. Half the time when I ask a guy for a dance, I don't think he'll say yes...but he does. Last one that I did that to, got 7 dances. Think about it.
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Me and my girl/friend always kept costumes other girls didnt have 8)
We watched who was really spending the money ;)
Then we send them complimentary dances from girls who didn't have it down packed on us 8)
Once they knew the dances were paid for by me or Tasty we'd get up and go to the dressing room for about 20-30 minutes and leave them wondering.
When we'd come back they always waved us down but we never went over until we had their waitress so we could her to get more drinks for them instead of asking them what they were drinking.
Then once we were in the driver seat it's an exclusive night out on the town instead of an open night in the club. At least we made them feel that way.
I've even paid for the VIP room myself a few times just to get what I wanted and I always got all my money back and a lot more.
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1) Always ask for a tip. I am a firm believer in tips. I request tips after private dancing and also tips for sitting and talking. I say and request it in a nice way and 90% I get tipped. My time is precious and I am constantly on the clock. In NJ just a girl walking inside the bar she get tipped. So if I am sitting with you I believe I deserve a tip.
2) Always checking back on guys I danced for to see if they want a follow up dance. When i finish a dance I always plant a seed in their heads that later they will get more. If I do a round and no new guys want a dance I will go back to someone I danced for and convince them to get more.
3)Always be positive and have a sense of humor. Any girl and be beautiful and have a great body but not many (especially in my club) actually have a personality. Stand out with your personality and guys will always remember you.
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Originally Posted by SexxxyCarla
Me and my girl/friend always kept costumes other girls didnt have 8)
We watched who was really spending the money ;)
Then we send them complimentary dances from girls who didn't have it down packed on us 8)
Once they knew the dances were paid for by me or Tasty we'd get up and go to the dressing room for about 20-30 minutes and leave them wondering.
When we'd come back they always waved us down but we never went over until we had their waitress so we could her to get more drinks for them instead of asking them what they were drinking.
Then once we were in the driver seat it's an exclusive night out on the town instead of an open night in the club. At least we made them feel that way.
I've even paid for the VIP room myself a few times just to get what I wanted and I always got all my money back and a lot more.
I don't think I understand this post. If you and your girlfriend went through all the trouble to land a whale, what would you do if he wasn't into the two of you? One would assume that he would turn you down on VIP, but you already bought him drinks and dances.
I guess this would only work in the fanciest of clubs. Most of the clubs I work at cater to a blue collar clientele. Some of those guys would be assuming that they were just so studly that all the strippers just want to "be with them".
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It sounds simplistic, but I actually think my outfits help me the best. And my "accent" that I've rather cultivated. My outfits are almost all bought online and look really distinct- they fit very cute, and generally suit my 'sweet country girl' thing I got going on (yuck...I don't like that schtick, but it's all I can convincingly rock at work- and it helps when I need to act naive to avoid chats about propositioning or dirty talk that I don't enjoy). Anyway...it works. It blows my mind how many guys get to calling me "daisy". I should just make it my damn stage name. And saying i'm from "a farm out west" covers my apparent 'accent' (though i've lived in this city near my whole life).
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Thanks for the tip about, "going back to the well." Id never really thought of that before and it makes so much sense, will definately be doing this from now on.
Ive just thought of another thing that helps me make money, esp on a slow night. BE FUNNY!! I use alot of lines like the one FireTiger described wih the nursey costume. If Im approaching a big bunch of guys ill often approach the best looking of the bunch and say "Hey handsome ;) " The guy will reply with, "Hiya" or "Are you talking to me??" with a sort of smug grin and I reply, "Actually, I was talking to that guy behind you }:D " This always gets a laugh from the whole group as they might well be used to girls fawning over this guy and are expecting you to do the same. Once the guys are smiling, thats half the battle won! (Hopefully the guy you picked on will take it in good humour, mostly they do and even if they are secretly a bit peeved they wont show it in front of theyre mates at least ;) )
Another line I use is, "Whats a nice guy like you doing in a place like this?" with a cheeky smile. I get so used to hearing guys ask me this I decided to turn it round and use it as a line on them. They usually get the joke and smile. Its always nice to start the conersation with something a bit unusual to grab theyre attention instead of the old, "Wanna dance" line. It makes them sit up and take notice of you and makes them think that maybe your not the same as every other dancer in there, even if they dont take a dance straight off, theyre more likely to remember you for later.
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Originally Posted by MinahSky
Half the time when I ask a guy for a dance, I don't think he'll say yes...but he does. Last one that I did that to, got 7 dances. Think about it.
Ha! Last weekend it was a bit slow early in the night and I sat and chatted with this really nice guy about a variety of subjects. He was actually pretty cool and we really hit it off. I asked him for a dance (kind of thinking he wouldn't) and amazingly he said yes. I actually told him I was surprised because he seemed "too cool" to be there, let alone get a dance...I never say that, because then they think they can date you usually. But it worked in this situation. He ended up giving me about $160.
Never underestimate the power of JUST ASKING, even when you think it might not work. When you do that, you are underestimating yourself.
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Originally Posted by AlexxaHex
Ha! Last weekend it was a bit slow early in the night and I sat and chatted with this really nice guy about a variety of subjects. He was actually pretty cool and we really hit it off. I asked him for a dance (kind of thinking he wouldn't) and amazingly he said yes. I actually told him I was surprised because he seemed "too cool" to be there, let alone get a dance...I never say that, because then they think they can date you usually. But it worked in this situation. He ended up giving me about $160.
Never underestimate the power of JUST ASKING, even when you think it might not work. When you do that, you are underestimating yourself.
Yeah! I did that the other night.
There was a guy just standing at the bar, looking detached, and I walked over to him and struck up a conversation. I told him he looked like an anime character, and that made him smile because he's an illustrator. So we talked about that and I excused myself to do work. I returned to him, still at the bar, and continued the conversation. I excused myself again. Returned one last time, a little before close. I was pretty sure he wasn't interested in a dance but I asked anyway, and before I could really finish my statement he was like, "YES, where do you want to go?" I ended up getting 6 dances off of him.
So now I'm all about asking just for the hell of it.
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On the nghts that I make the most $ do these things;
1. Stay on my feet. If I sit down, I lose momentum.
2. Ask EVERYONE in a group if they want a dance--b/c sometimes girls walk away if one person says no, when his friend was drooling over you the whole time. I was always worried that it looked bad or desparate, but I guess the customers know why you're there anyways.
3. Keep track of time & visualize how youre going to spend it. I set a goal based on the busyness of the club, "Ok, I have to make $100 every hour."