What to do ?

[DSK]

Originally Posted by CarlaHollandStrange

I am trying to figure out what to do when things are so slow I cant pay room rent? or Eat? In the last 2 weeks I have had 4 calls total. It is so hard for me to tour because I am one that needs roots and a steady home base. But this is getting to be such a serious problem that I cry alot.

I love my work and that is why I always back out of retiring, but what is the point of sticking if no one really wants to see you anyway. And reality is that there arent alot of guys lined up to white knight and come rescue a scarlet damsel in distress.

Hotel life sucks in that it cost everything you make just to keep a roof over your head and it takes so much that it is impossible to get enough money together to rent a real place.

Dress up in very nice clothes and go to the bar at a nice hotel.

I hope things get better for you.

[albundy]

I just saw your newest ad. Probably not a great idea to advertise EXACTLY where your incall is. You give an exact street address on an open internet forum to the place you are selling pussy at. Not a good idea

[TinMan]

One thing about the P411 Available Now ads. During peak hours, there are 30 or more ads for the DFW area. Most are in North Dallas. It might be difficult to stand out from the crowd with that much competition.

[Tony Gambino]

Originally Posted by CarlaHollandStrange

I am trying to figure out what to do when things are so slow I cant pay room rent? or Eat? In the last 2 weeks I have had 4 calls total. It is so hard for me to tour because I am one that needs roots and a steady home base. But this is getting to be such a serious problem that I cry alot.

I love my work and that is why I always back out of retiring, but what is the point of sticking if no one really wants to see you anyway. And reality is that there arent alot of guys lined up to white knight and come rescue a scarlet damsel in distress.

Hotel life sucks in that it cost everything you make just to keep a roof over your head and it takes so much that it is impossible to get enough money together to rent a real place.

work at Walmart?
or work at a regular job?
fake a disability?....

[Tony Gambino]

contact Kitty Lamour.....she's an expert......shes rich and has plenty of faux venetian masks......that's the ticket......

[LovingKayla]

Originally Posted by Eva Damita

Budget to where you're a couple months *at least ahead on a majority of your bills.

+100 here too.

My bills are paid through The end of September right now. Eva I had no idea we thought so much alike. You are the first provider I've met that does this too.

[Eva Damita]

Originally Posted by LovingKayla

+100 here too.

My bills are paid through The end of September right now. Eva I had no idea we thought so much alike. You are the first provider I've met that does this too.

Great minds....

...I've observed/that:

Those who do this for the instant cash gratification end up broke and unable to retire at a decent age.

Those who do this for long term investments and goals typically are able to retire, and move on with their lives. If this is just for rent or hotel stay,food, and basic necessities, it's simply time to find something else to do because it's just not that imperative to hook for only these reasons. One might as well go find a job where they're guaranteed money and stability.

In other words, if this lifestyle is causing repeating instances of instability or if any means of *surviving is causing instability, it makes no sense to continue.

If one slaves 12 hours at $10 an hour in one week at a 9-5, (that's $120 before taxes) but the commute/childcare/vehicle etc is $150++ weekly, would one continue to work there, or would one find something else?

Nothing comes easy, however this should be no "Hard knock life" song.



Affectionately,

E.D

[SexyPlatinum]

That's why I don't rely on this alone doll. A day job helps alot. This site is my secret happy place.

[Guest031919]

When things become slow; it's a good idea to do an entire overhaul/rebranding - new photos/new showcase.
If it's always the same product people stop being interested in it.

I would also answer each ISO with a positive thoughtful PRIVATE pm. Even if they don't choose you right then, at least you'll be on their radar. Something other than just posting the word Available

I know you said you don't like to travel but what about just to Austin or Houston? You have to let people miss you. I'm a huge believer in that.

Something else to consider - you may want to reach out to clients that you feel had a good time and ask them to write a review.

The other thing that I personally do is really live on a budget and keep my bills very very low. No cable, not eating out often, buying clothes from consignment stores, no impulse purchases, sometimes taking public transport to cut down on car stuff/gas, cutting coupons etc. You would not believe how much money I save..which means I don't often stress about money and appointments. I think when you're really stressed about money (and over-posting ads/always in ISO/always having specials) potential clients can perceive that and it affects your business negatively.

I really hope everything gets better.

*edited to say: I just re-read your original post. Yes, you have to get from under staying in a hotel. No wonder you are not able to save anything and the constant stress of always having to have room rent must be unimaginable.
I know you must be able to find a place with little to no deposit or at least a sublet??

[Sfoster]

Originally Posted by CarlaHollandStrange

I am trying to figure out what to do when things are so slow I cant pay room rent? or Eat? In the last 2 weeks I have had 4 calls total. It is so hard for me to tour because I am one that needs roots and a steady home base. But this is getting to be such a serious problem that I cry alot.

I love my work and that is why I always back out of retiring, but what is the point of sticking if no one really wants to see you anyway. And reality is that there arent alot of guys lined up to white knight and come rescue a scarlet damsel in distress.

Hotel life sucks in that it cost everything you make just to keep a roof over your head and it takes so much that it is impossible to get enough money together to rent a real place.

Honestly you have to think about this with a business mindset, if the phone isn't ringing sulking over your last penny isn't going to help the situation, when things get skinny it's time to take action.

There are two ways to make money, sell more to the same people or sell more to different people. Do you have repeat clients? If not the problem is value, defined by the quality of product and service divided by the cost (Product + Service)/ (Price) = Value. Improve the offerings or lower the price to acquire repeat clients.

Are you acquiring new clients? If not there are two determining factors, referrals and exposure. If the referrals aren't flowing in then look to the above paragraph; now this industry isn't one for word of mouth like the average business, but I think the referrals are reflected in the reviews. Secondly exposure is the means in which you advertise your offerings. This is a funny industry for advertising, it's flooded with fake pics, bogus adds, out of focus pictures etc. Some decent photographs can go a long way to entice a new buyer. Find more ways to advertise, either online adds, chatrooms, in person or through other media.

I won't approach pricing structure because I know that's a controversial topic, but I don't understand why most providers charger the prices they do for certain amounts of time...but that's another topic.

Anyway, the bottom line is you have to eat to live, and you eat what you kill. If this isn't paying the bills it's time to trim your living expenses and start finding alternative forms of income.

[corona]

bump for timeliness

[Brandee69]

Why though? Why bring this up from long ago?

[FunMonday]

Originally Posted by Brandee69

Why though? Why bring this up from long ago?

Yes why? All it did was remind me of similar posts and the YouTube videos.

[Lindsay Lee]

Seriously? This was 2016...

[corona]

Originally Posted by LovingKayla

It's just summer babe. Relax. It goes like this:

Jan 2- spring break: banging

Spring break: meh

After spring break to end of school: banging

Summer: sell in May and walk away unless you tour or have steady regulars

Beginning of school to state fair: banging

State fair: depends on the year

After state fair to thanksgiving: banging

Thanksgiving: take the week off

After thanksgiving to mid December: banging

Dec 18-Jan 1: vacation (seriously)

Jan 2 etc.


If you budget properly on the great periods, the slower times are no sweat. I'm super sorry you're struggling but just hang on babe.

Bumped not because of OP or her past, but for this post. It came up somewhere else.