Lately exotic dancers in Seattle strip clubs have been facing the opening of a new casino in North Bend. When the glitz of that place wears off people will be hitting up the clubs more frequently again.
"Recession my ass! We were just at the casino and it was packed and so is this place!" -- Customer quote January 2009What are some of the things that we exotic dancers can do to keep our heads above water in a down economy? Here are three ways to look at the situation:
- Ignore the Nay-Sayers - Don't let them bring you down. Most of the nay-sayers are unhappy to either be paying for twat because they can't afford it or broke ass bitches who have trouble selling it. Sex will always sell. The prices may fluctuate but it will always sell.
- Good Customer Service - Be nice to everyone because they are potential spenders. Not only that even if they don't buy any dances they will talk to there friends about your club = more potential spenders. Don't be a doormat with prices but try and laugh some things off so you don't come across as rude. Customers can be vindictive and not go to a club out of spite even though they are dying to return. On principal they won't come back and they will just bad mouth the place. Make everyone feel welcome this is no time to be flippant.
- Keep Up on Bills/Cut Expenses - Notice that I didn't say 'start saving money' since most people are eluded by the concept. What I will say is this, the less bills you have to pay the less you have to worry about, and the more money you can make. Survival mode is not pretty on women so don't let yourself get to that point. In order of importance your bills are Rent, electricity and car insurance. If you must have a cell phone drop to the lowest plan or get a pre-paid. If you like computers start using Wi-fi cafes or libraries until you make more money for Internet service. Learn to cook! You get the idea. Sometimes McDonalds is a better choice and thank heavens in Seattle we have Dick's!
Stripper Hacks
- In the slow months, especially in a tight economy, your dance prices should be higher (if your club allows flexible pricing) since customers spend less frequently on things like exotic dancing. In the spring and summer months your prices should be more flexible as lust and tax time are in the air and you can drop your prices a little as demand will be higher.
- Treat your regulars like gold. Instead of lowering the prices try throwing in an extra dance or two at a discount. Price high and justify. In the world of exotic dancing people will pay out the nose for you to have the upper hand. Don't let anyone tell you differently.
- If you owe the club money (this is good advice if you pay child support) make sure you pay a little bit each shift even if it is only $10! Club managers and owners have no emotional attachment to you or your personal welfare when it comes to business. They will take all your money, and leave you with nothing if you owe them a sinlge dime. You don't need the added pressure from them. Make sure you work with them if you are coming up short with no excuses. They will work with you if you don't flake. Take personal accountability, step up and pay what you can if not more without them asking. EVERY SHIFT.
- Never worry about being late on rent/mortgage again! or How to pay your rent - In the world of exotic dancing you would think that most dancers with all that money know how to pay their bills. I'll let you in on a little secret most HUMANS don't know how to pay their bills! So by me giving you this little stripper hack you are ahead of the game than most people who don't even work in exotic dancing.
- Say your rent is $1000 a month. Divide that by 4. Put aside $250 a week and tell yourself by Saturday night you have to fulfill your $250 quota or whatever it is to pay your rent or mortgage ON TIME. Don't be one of those strippers that goes in the last day or two of the month thinking they are going to be able to pay their rent by the 5th. In this so-called recession that is wishful thinking. Get it taken care of so you don't have to force yourself to work when you don't want to. Let the other bitches compete for money on the 30th of the month.
Recession my ass!
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