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Unread Posted: 06-12-2011, 08:22 PM   #10
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Date at Club: 02/08/2011 Customers per Dancer: 2 Management: Great
Overall Rating: Rated: 7 stars by NYCEntertainer Mileage Expected: Medium Contact Booking Delay: No Comment
Dancer Quality: 7-8 Customers: Mixed
Fees: Extreme Dances per Customer: 2-3 Selling dances: You have to hustle
Hiring Tips: Look as glamorous as possible and no crazy hair colors.
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Overall I enjoyed working at Shotgun Willies and would recommend this club to anyone looking to dance in Denver, with a few caveats. As the last review mentioned; they like girls THIN here (as in size 2 and below), curvier girls can make money but you will have to hustle and be a 9 or 10 compared to a 7 or 8 who is a size 0. As well, this club attracts a lot of groups (bachelor, b-day parties etc) who expect really energetic stage shows with lots of tricks. If you're this type of dancer it's great b/c you'll make a ton of stage money, if you're a more sensual-slow-sexy eye contact dancer you may have some trouble. Management is great as is the rest of the bar staff with the exception of the weekend night DJ (Rob, I think is his name)who will basically shake you down and be a jerk if you have a bad night or he thinks you undercut him on his 10% tip out. My biggest complaint (just like the previous review) is the house fees and tip outs.....they are EXCESSIVE for a place like Denver that is only super busy 2-3 nights a week, doesn't offer VIP/Champagne rooms, and mostly blue collar customers. In addition to the high house fee be prepared to tip out: the housemom/dad, DJ, door guy, girl who counts private dances, girl at the door who takes your house fee, AND the valet.
 
Unread Posted: 05-27-2011, 09:40 PM   #9
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Date at Club: No Comment Customers per Dancer: No Comment Management: Could Improve
Overall Rating: Rated: 7 stars by Lolita*Cupcake Mileage Expected: Medium Contact Booking Delay: No Comment
Dancer Quality: 7-8 Customers: Mixed
Fees: High Dances per Customer: 2-3 Selling dances: You have to hustle
Hiring Tips: None
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This is a pretty nice club, but be prepared to have certain outfits in your locker at all times: burlesque, schoolgirl, western, gown, and a bikini in addition to multiple outfits with rhinestones (management loves bling). Occasionally there are theme nights, so also be prepared for that as well. You must always wear at least two pieces of jewelry, lashes, and 2 t-backs. Days can be kinda slow, nights are usually very busy. Be warned, they like'em thin here, so curvy girls really gotta work it and hustle. Managers are pretty cool, Rowdy and Tyler being the best. Dances are $25, $5 of it going to the house. Fees for 11am-7pm are $40. 2-8, 4-10, and 7-2 are $60. Any shift later than that is $20 an hour. (A lil high in my opinion) You can also be bought off the list at an hourly rate of your choice, $25 per hour goes to the house. There are 7 stages, 2 of them with a pole, and a couple of the small tables have poles so you can entertain custys while not on a stage. It takes a while to get a locker, so pounce on one first chance you get. They have some pretty cool makeup artists, housemoms, and a costume seller, so you pretty much have everything you need. Here dancers are employees, so expect paperwork. You get a bi-weekly paycheck, which is pretty cool. Overall not bad except for the fees.
 
Unread Posted: 09-26-2007, 12:21 PM   #8
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Date at Club: 07/31/2007 Customers per Dancer: 10 Management: Great
Overall Rating: Rated: 8 stars by twoleftfeet Mileage Expected: Hard Contact Booking Delay: None
Dancer Quality: 7-8 Customers: Mixed
Fees: Average Dances per Customer: 2-3 Selling dances: Easy
Hiring Tips: Auditions are daily 5-6 p.m. No tattoos. Lose 30 pounds; they like 'em skinny.
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This is one of my favorite clubs ever, out of the two dozen I have worked around the U.S. The place is always busy. Day shifts are a dream. Midweek shifts are great. Weekends are a little wild, with a lot of youngsters and couples, but some girls make money off those guys. Shifts: You are required to set a schedule every week, and they are quite strict about being on time for shifts, no missing of shifts, no leaving early -- altho of course, there are those few select girls to whom those rules do not apply (isn't that always the case!!). Shifts are as follows: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; 1 p.m. to 8 p.m.; 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.; and 7, 8 or 9 p.m. to close (2 a.m.). Usually you will have 15-25 girls on day shift and 30-40 on night shift. Friday day shifts are the best, with a prime rib buffet packing the house. Fees: If you arrive by opening (11), you pay $38 in fees. All other times are $59. That money goes toward your taxes, not the club. The club does not profit off the girls' house fees, which is an excellent benefit. You get $3.25 an hour paid back to you, which makes you an employee, not an independent contractor. Tipout is up to your discretion. I usually give $10-$20 to DJ, $5 to housemom, $5 to doorgirl, $5 to doorman, $5 to valet. A cashier at the door handles all your tipout, so their is no hassle with trying to pay fees and get out. Since this is a "showclub," all dancers are required to learn five or six choreographed numbers. You must attend a Saturday morning meeting to learn them. You also must have the following outfits in your locker at all times: rodeo/western, evening gown, a white outfit, 70's disco, and full-bottom bikini. The managers almost always require you to wear a dress or gown until 10 p.m. You also have to wear at least two pieces of jewelry and cover all tattoos. They are very strict about attire/ appearance. Lap dances: $20 per song. If paid on a credit card, you give 10% back to the house when you cash them in. In Denver, the law states you have to dance on raised benches. This is a little awkward, since the guy has to sit in an armchair with his feet up on the bench. If you're tall, this is extremely difficult. Guys are very touchy-feely and they expect a lot of grinding. Many girls will practically dry-hump the guy for $20. If you don't like to be touched, this is not your club because all the girls let the guys grab them. The managers occasionally sneak into the lap dance area and everybody snaps back into no-touch position. If you get busted, you have to go to Saturday morning lap dances lessons. VIP: no VIP rooms in Denver. You make your money on dances, stage tips (very weak - guys in Denver don't get it that they have to tip on stage); or getting customers to buy your way off the stage. This is $25 an hour to the club, and you can charge the customer whatever you want. I usually get $200 to $300 an hour and include a few dances in this price. Stage: A little excessive on the stage. This is a tiny club, but they have 7 stages -- only one with a pole. They keep every stage full even if only 20 girls are working. Expect to work very hard here. You will spend 1/3 of your night on stage. Three songs per set. Light contact with customers at stage. Music mostly rock, some top 40. You don't get to pick your music. Managers: Overall they are awesome -- very positive and friendly. But there are a couple who are polar opposites of that, and will try to make you cry. I am not mentioning their names; you will figure it out pretty fast. Stay out of their way. When they tell you to do something, don't argue -- just "yes sir, no sir." Special events: This club is always promoting, which is why it is so famous and popular. They have golf tournaments, barbecues, rock concerts, car washes. Also, a couple of times a month they will have "theme nights" such as white trash party, 80's prom, storybook character day. Every Sunday night, you can wear a theme outfit or costume. National Western Stock Show, a couple of weeks in mid-January, is a gold mine for this club and your best opportunity to make cash. Out-of-town girls: The club frowns on hiring short-term or out-of-town girls. They always look out for their housegirls first. But if you come to work for a few weeks, they might hire you temporarily. They do not book ahead. Overall, it is a lot of fun working at Shotgun Willie's. The customers are super nice and you will make regulars easily. The staff is great. Very little drama among the girls, who overall are the most down-to-earth strippers I ever met. I think this is due to the strict rules at this club. They do not tolerate any baby-mama-drama stripper antics!
 
Unread Posted: 08-28-2007, 10:57 PM   #7
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Overall Rating: Not rated by Brendita Mileage Expected: No Comment Booking Delay: No Comment
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Fees: No Comment Dances per Customer: No Comment Selling dances: No Comment
Hiring Tips: None
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Oh I would like to add that this is NOT a nude club, it is a topless club! (it won't let me edit it for some reason)
 
Unread Posted: 08-28-2007, 10:55 PM   #6
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Date at Club: No Comment Customers per Dancer: No Comment Management: Great
Overall Rating: Rated: 8 stars by Brendita Mileage Expected: Light Contact Booking Delay: No Comment
Dancer Quality: 7-8 Customers: Mixed
Fees: Average Dances per Customer: 2-3 Selling dances: Average
Hiring Tips: Must wear two g-strings and 6" heels
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This is the best place to work in Denver. The management is (mostly) very nice and understanding. Every Sunday is costume night, you must wear two pieces of jewelry, and we do specialty sets every now and then. The specialty dances usually involve some sort of costume and all of the girls get on stage at once and do a cheesy dance. (I think it kind of confuses the customers). You must cover your tattoos. Tip out is not required to the bar, but you are pretty much expected to tip the DJ. There are never enough lockers for all the girls, so make sure you have a lock on your bag. Gowns are required on week day evenings. Managers check the table dance area every so often and anybody misbehaving is required to take a table dance class. (they will fire you after three offenses though) They do "stripper school" before you start working there, to give you pointers and a low down on the club.
 
Unread Posted: 10-28-2006, 10:10 PM   #5
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Date at Club: No Comment Customers per Dancer: No Comment Management: Great
Overall Rating: Rated: 7 stars by Mia M Mileage Expected: Light Contact Booking Delay: No Comment
Dancer Quality: 7-8 Customers: Mixed
Fees: High Dances per Customer: 2-3 Selling dances: Average
Hiring Tips: cover ink bigger than 2" in diameter, come ready to get on stage
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Busiest club in Denver. Wide variety of attractive girls. Tips and fees a little high IMO, but housefee actually goes to paying your taxes so it all comes out in the wash. Laid back, party vibe that attracts mostly spenders (both blue and white collar) and some young frat boy types (more prevailent during night shifts). Nights are busy and great for high energy girls and "wannadance?" hustlers. Day shift is the most consistant in town and great for girls who provide the GFE. Harder to sell multiple dances in the PM, AM custies buy on average 2-4 dances but expect higher mileage. Make up artist availible for AM and PM shifts. Housemom during PM only. Management is very good to girls who are professional, follow the rules, and don't cause drama.
 
Unread Posted: 10-23-2006, 12:25 PM   #4
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Date at Club: No Comment Customers per Dancer: No Comment Management: The Best
Overall Rating: Rated: 8 stars by Fergie Mileage Expected: Light Contact Booking Delay: No Comment
Dancer Quality: 7-8 Customers: Mixed
Fees: Low Dances per Customer: 2-3 Selling dances: Average
Hiring Tips: Cover your tats bigger than a half dollar, 6" heels, no neon
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This is a great place to work for the more down to earth types. Almost anyone can make money here and they treat their employees pretty damn well. Day shifts can be lucrative but nights are much busier. Best club in Denver hands down according to most customers and entertainers .
 

Unread Posted: 08-16-2005, 03:29 PM   #3
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Date at Club: No Comment Customers per Dancer: No Comment Management: The Best
Overall Rating: Rated: 10 stars by Carter Mileage Expected: Light Contact Booking Delay: No Comment
Dancer Quality: 9-10 Customers: Mixed
Fees: Average Dances per Customer: No Comment Selling dances: Easy
Hiring Tips: Be yourself, we are like family here!
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True, there are dress codes for dancers every once in a while but, we are allowed to wear whatever most the time. The management is AWESOME! We are busy every night of the week, and customers come to spend money and have fun!!
 
Unread Posted: 07-08-2005, 12:55 PM   #2
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Date at Club: No Comment Customers per Dancer: No Comment Management: Horrible
Overall Rating: Rated: 5 stars by CarmenKiss Mileage Expected: No Comment Booking Delay: No Comment
Dancer Quality: No Comment Customers: No Comment
Fees: No Comment Dances per Customer: No Comment Selling dances: No Comment
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this club was very classy. But management seemed really uptight and told girls what to wear, how to do their makeup and pretty much how to act. Girls here are employees so be prepared for contracts and paperwork. This club is always busy so if you're prepared to deal with the rules and you're attractive then you'll do well.
 
Unread Posted: 01-17-2005, 02:52 PM   #1
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Date at Club: No Comment Customers per Dancer: No Comment Management: The Best
Overall Rating: Not rated by lunabellismo Mileage Expected: No Comment Booking Delay: No Comment
Dancer Quality: 7-8 Customers: No Comment
Fees: Average Dances per Customer: No Comment Selling dances: Average
Hiring Tips: cover tatoos and wear 2 g-strings
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Girls do better if they are more real. "Fake" girls with attitudes do not do well at this club.
 
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