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    Alright, I'm back with more stupid questions. If there's been another thread that has already answered this please direct me (I checked but you never know)!

    Recently, I've scored an interview/audition type situation at a small club (like super small. 5 reviews on google) in my city (Toronto). Now this city requires a licence, and upon asking the owner about the situation with it, he said I did not need one because his club is a burlesque type club (really its a burlesque themed strip club) and it's bottoms only. I've been trying to look up if what he says is true but the city page is being less than helpful. I'll probably call the city tomorrow.

    He's asked me to send body shots before hand, in a bikini/lingerie whatever. I'm cool with that.

    We've been having casual texting convo about the process, and he said something about wanting to, if I work out, possibly be promo for a salon of his (???). He also said after the interview we could go to the salon and he could let the girls do my hair/whatever. No way am I getting into a car with some random dude, but okay.

    Anyways, I'm kind of sketched out but I'm also new to this. He sounded genuine and normal on the phone, but so do a lot of crazy people. Is he a possible pimp? Not interesting in escorting or extras. Idk. Should I go to this interview? Agh.

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    Sounds hella sketchy. You haven't even worked a shift there, and he's been texting you this much?

    He's probably not crazy, but many managers and owners try to hustle new girls into all kinds of things. It sounds like he's trying to feel you out to see if he might be able to use you / take advantage of you in the future.

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    Not a fan of this dude..

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    Hey ... As most girls on here will tell you, when there's just one club that doesn't look for a license in a city that has strict licensing laws, it's sketch. Super sketch. At best it means it's extras ridden and the moneys not that good and at worst ... it's a front for a brothel, it's involved in human trafficking, drug trafficking etc. You can use your imagination.

    And if this is the place at Dufferin and Eglington, then I would stay away. Far away.

    I have heard a number of shitty stories about that place from girls around Ontario and in Europe, where I met a number of Eastern European dancers who went to work there through an agency.

    https://pacojobs.com/en/club/Canada-Toronto-dancer-club
    $10 dances and only earning only 40% from each dance?!!?!?!?!?! That equals to four fucking bucks a song!

    A seasoned dancer may be able to hold her own in a place like that and figure it out, perhaps even make money but it's not the best place to get started as a babystripper.

    On top of that, the text messaging thing is just fucking weird. And why would he suggest you do promo for his salon? Do the girls make so little that they need side gigs for the owner.

    I don't know why you'd even bother wasting your time with these clubs if you can literally get on a train and go 45 minutes in any direction and dance legitimately.

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    Here's some comments about the club I think you're talking about on SW. It recently changed it's name though but I think the management is the same.

    https://www.stripperweb.com/forum/sh...ight=fairbanks

    Sorry I'm spamming your threads AmyLynn but I worry about newbies.

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    yesyesyesyesyes it is that place. Okay so my instinct was right about this guy. He seems like a cool dude, but he already has my contact info. I've contacted Pure Gold and will probably call again today instead of emailing. 4$ per song? That's a joke. and He keeps saying shit like "You'll be really popular at the club" and on top of that he said instead of going to bed last night, he'd rather stay up and talk to me. Guess I need to make some bullshit up to get out of this mess.

    And honestly thank you SO much for spamming my posts. I need it. I'm new to the Toronto scene, and though I'm not new to sex work, this is a whole different game then what I did before.

    Maybe I'll just tell him school's about to get really busy and I don't know if I can handle it, maybe I'll call him back another time later when it's not (aka never).

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    Quote Originally Posted by AmyLynnn View Post
    yesyesyesyesyes it is that place. Okay so my instinct was right about this guy. He seems like a cool dude, but he already has my contact info. I've contacted Pure Gold and will probably call again today instead of emailing. 4$ per song? That's a joke. and He keeps saying shit like "You'll be really popular at the club" and on top of that he said instead of going to bed last night, he'd rather stay up and talk to me. Guess I need to make some bullshit up to get out of this mess.

    And honestly thank you SO much for spamming my posts. I need it. I'm new to the Toronto scene, and though I'm not new to sex work, this is a whole different game then what I did before.

    Maybe I'll just tell him school's about to get really busy and I don't know if I can handle it, maybe I'll call him back another time later when it's not (aka never).
    Buddy is a creep! One good thing about being a stripper is you can be flakey as hell and no one expects better lol. So just stop responding to him or say that you're not interested in dancing anymore.

    You should totally give Pure Gold a call. Ask them if you can come in for a day shift, if getting back to Toronto at night is a problem (I think the GO trains run until midnight). They have some weekdays that are 2-4-1 dances, which is kind of annoying but it gets fairly busy in there with shift workers and guys coming in for the special. The 2-4-1's are Monday and Tuesday during the day and all day on Wednesday.

    Pure Golds not my fav club but it'll do for what you're looking for. You should be able to earn the money you need for a TO license pretty quickly! Or you may find that you don't mind working outside of Toronto. I know loads of girls who during reading week or other school holidays would go out of town or up north and work a bunch and not have to work the rest of the school year.

    PM if you have any more Qs or need any advice.

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    Best way to check out a club is to go there with a male friend & check it out.

    An owner or manager's job is to get new hot girls in there & making the club money. They aren't going to warn or tell you anything negative, so calling them is pointless.

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    No need to make excuses. Block his number and don't contact him again.

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    The fact he asked for pics of you is just weird. that would a good reason to no go there. you dont even work there and he wants pic of you.
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    In this industry, you should always pay attention to your gut. Mistakes in judgment can land you in a whole bunch o' trouble.

    Just ask yourself, "what would the veterans on SW do in this situation?" until you integrate that perspective into your own strippersenses.

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    Quote Originally Posted by lynn2009 View Post
    Nope nope nope. When I was newer I replied to a craigslist ad for a smaller divey club and the manager texted me and asked for pictures. Like you, I sent him body shots but with my face cut out. He said to do my hair and makeup and send him another full picture. I said no, I was tired and sweaty after running and had to work the next day (this was around 11pm). He said to just come in haha. My point is to remember at this point, dealing with a manager at a smaller club, you have the upper hand. "If you work out". Please.
    Right?! The only time I have EVER sent a picture to a manager was when I wanted to audition and work a busy night. The manager didn't have time for drama or bullshit, so I sent him a face picture and my stats. I've never been required to send a picture, and I wouldn't send one even if a club claimed it was required. This is a "show up" industry.

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    I'm so glad you dodged this bullet. I wish more girls at the door of sketchy situations knew about stripperweb so they can get help and do some digging. Who knows how many girls have vanished expecting an interview and getting a psycho instead.

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    Love this mentality. Definitely trying to integrate it!

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