BBW and rates

[christylynn]

ive read this post and decided to put my 2 cents in ive gotten alot of what the other bbws get you shouldnt charge that much you arent worth that much why wont you take half that etc. it gets a bit much when people dont think we are worth the same as the skinny model types. its like i think im doing the same job they are doing if not better why shouldnt i get the same amount and or same work??

[MOCHAakaMOCHA]

I'm not forced to have lower rates being BBW or not. I'm an independent worker and will charge what I want regardless of my body type. If anything I've been thinking of a little raise.

[MOCHAakaMOCHA]

Originally Posted by sexy.princess

Yes I have gotten that before. One guy told me I shouldn't even be asking for anything because I am too ugly and fat. I have changed my rates and it hasn't been going well. It may be because I'm not what a lot of guys are looking for which is skinny and curvy girls. Hobby has been very slow so far

That person with a penis who doesn't deserve to be called a man that would say that didn't really want you in the first place. Or at the very least he has no respect for you (or probably any women of any size) anyways. Your rates would never be low enough for losers like that guy.
Direct your marketing/advertising to the men that actually want you and women like you. I think this is why I rarely get gripes about my rates let alone about them being too much for being a BBW. I make clear in a fairly nice way I think in my ads that basically if i'm not your ideal physical type (or one that he likes) then there's no point in even reading the rest of the ad let alone contacting me.

Lulls in business for many are inevitable but revamping your site, new pics (pro wouldn't hurt) etc always helps. BBW is a niche market and that doesn't have to be a bad thing.

[lauren36dd]

I had to chime in on this. I'm 5 ft tall a size 10 petite, yes petite doe's not mean skinny it refer's to height. I consider myself a Bbw, other's may not. Confidence is not body image, it is a state of mind. If you are a Bbw be proud.

[BBW Katrina]

I bet not one guy who claims he could pick me up (not literally) in bar for free so why pay for it...couldn't. Why? Because your not my fucking type either. Thats the gayest shit ive ever heard. BBW's have choices and types just like any other woman. Its absurd to think we don't. If you don't like BBW's great. I wouldn't want to be someone's last resort or whatever anyway. Ridiculous and ignorant to even have that frame of mind, but hey, to each his own.

Be yourself and be proud of who you are. That's what attracts men. My clients are not all strictly BBW seekers. A lot has to do with my age range, beauty, skills, service and personality. Those are facts. I do quite well and turn more away than I accept. Yep, a fat chick that turns clients away. Who would of thought? Lol. Most providers I call for ref's look nothing like me. I get refs from spinners, etc,. all the time.

Keep your head up girl. Don't sweat the SMALL stuff. I'm a no nonsense kinda chick. I don't play these BOYS games that wanna talk shit and be rude. I'm a grown ass woman not a little girl. Move on.

[CarolineDavenport]

I'm in the mood to answer honestly, so please take my answer as it is intended.

First, I'll state that I'm absolutely 100% supportive of people being exactly who they want to be. If you rock a size 12 with confidence and sass and you are happy that way, more power to you, I'm extremely happy for you.

However, surprisingly I will PARTLY agree with Wakeup on this one. There IS a standard of beauty in America, and it tends to be on the skinny side. That is not at all to say that there aren't men who absolutely are jaw-dropped-slobbering-googly-eyed head over heels for a curvy woman. And I disagree with Wakeup that it comes from insecurity. People are attracted to different things. Some guys truly dig a bigger woman.

The "BBW having to be priced too low" problem is simply a supply/demand problem. The majority of our country is overweight. The standard of beauty is thin. Therefore, there will be more clients looking for small women, but more big women on the market. The client pool is somewhat smaller, and the competition is somewhat higher. It's the same reason why I can't go to Miami and book as many appointments as I'm used to practically anywhere else. Miami attracts young, skinny women. They are a dime a dozen there. So prices are extremely low, even for the girls who represent the majority attraction.

If you want to remain a bigger sized woman AND get lots of business at a decent or premium rate, you WILL have to set yourself apart somehow. Offer services no one else does. Offer the best IOP anyone has ever experienced. Offer themed dates. I don't know. Something that sets you apart. You will get business.

If you're not willing to do that, then you're going to remain in a market that has lots and lots of competition, and you'll be buried in the noise.

Your other option is to lose weight, if that is something that YOU would like to do. Your client base will expand, and you'll be able to get out of the bell curve.

Just my thoughts, and probably worth what you paid for them. They are not at all intended to be judgmental, just honest.

[JohnnyCap]

Originally Posted by Wakeup

I know what the standard of beauty is in this country,

I love it when he starts this line, as if things like subjectivity would not change in another time or country. If you're in the U.S., your standard of beauty must be his. OK, he got to insult both of us in one post while feigning politeness.

I do a lot of BBWs and thick girls but I'm attracted to hardbodies too. I had a date the other day, she was thin and I was getting poked by a pelvic bone while busting a not. I don't like that.

The dudes wanting discounts aren't just NYers or eccie dudes they're just rude dudes. I feel the same way, just more polite. When it comes to a certain age or size or look I'm not as willing to pay but I don't dicker. You look real good to me.

[sexy.princess]

Thank you to everyone! Your comments and advice has helped a lot. I'm screen shooting almost all of the replies Lol ^.^

[sexy.princess]

Originally Posted by JohnnyCap

I love it when he starts this line, as if things like subjectivity would not change in another time or country. If you're in the U.S., your standard of beauty must be his. OK, he got to insult both of us in one post while feigning politeness.

I do a lot of BBWs and thick girls but I'm attracted to hardbodies too. I had a date the other day, she was thin and I was getting poked by a pelvic bone while busting a not. I don't like that.

The dudes wanting discounts aren't just NYers or eccie dudes they're just rude dudes. I feel the same way, just more polite. When it comes to a certain age or size or look I'm not as willing to pay but I don't dicker. You look real good to me.

Thank you! And I thought it was a polite insult Lol. And yes I am young but I have 3 years experience. I started when I was young and don't worry I was never forced to do anything. All done by my choice and have always been independent.

[Camille Fox]

Summarizing:

* Update your showcase with professional/sexy pictures

* Find a niche market, distinguish yourself from the other hundred plus girls in your area. Anything that will make you stand out as an unique/hard to find companion

* Charge what YOU want to charge and adjust as you feel is right for YOU, not for others. There will always be someone trying to muscle you for a cheaper rate

* Be confident about who you are and own it

And my own personal advice: if you are not there yet in the confidence department, FAKE IT TILL YOU MAKE IT! Act confident and you will start "buying" into it and so will others. Literally.

Best of luck...

Camille

[JustCause]

Originally Posted by CamilleFox69

...

And my own personal advice: if you are not there yet in the confidence department, FAKE IT TILL YOU MAKE IT! Act confident and you will start "buying" into it and so will others. Literally.

Best of luck...

Camille

Often there is an inverse relationship between the size of breasts and the size of brains. Not here. Camille is right.

[Cpalmson]

I think most things have been said. Like everything in the hobby, there is a market for just about any kind of lady. I would say that the market for BBWs is probably smaller than the market for spinners. One just has to find the price point they are comfortable with. It also comes down to marketing. Sure you may not look like Kate Upton, but you can accentuate other aspects about yourself and highlight those to clients. I don't think expanding services or offering more than what other girls offer is a smart strategy. For the most part, all services have been pretty much standardized in the hobby. There really are only 2 services (Greek and BBFS), and I bet 95% of all girls wouldn't go either route just to attract more clients. As one person said, it is about differentiating yourself from the competition in terms of personality, passion, etc. One thing I will disagree with is having professional pictures done to make yourself look better. I'm NOT saying use crappy pictures. I'm saying don't let your pictures pass you off as something you are not. Some girls will strategically stage their pictures to hide flaws. This pisses off a lot guys. If you are a plus size lady, make sure your potential clients know this. Don't try and hide it.

[sexy.princess]

OK thank you for that advice.

[MochaNautteBBW]

I don't try to hide the fact that I am a BBW. I take professional pics...but I can say that none of my photos have been Photoshopped in any way. I don't like the way airbrushed pics look and I've seen some Photoshop epic fails that make me shake my head.

[Lucky LaRue]

wow shallow Hal. Really?