Bobby C.
Yelp
***I was here for a Chivas tasting***
But I also came for the same reason why anyone comes here. To see the beautiful art that is the work of some of the greatest surgeons in the world. To that point, this place is like the Louvre. Much like the subtle smile of the Mona Lisa, the subtlety of some of the work here makes it hard to discern the natural masterpieces from the synthetics.
It's definitely classy all around, the building, the bathrooms, the stages, decor, waitresses and the girls are at worst 9s.
But over the last few years, much like housing, finance and the rest of the economy, the stripping industry has been hit hard. The supply of lap dances has stayed the same or risen yet demand has dried up. So I understand that it may not be as great as it used to be.
So here are some useful tips for strippers to make themselves a bit more marketable:
1. Diversify your talents. You may be great on a pole (the metal one) or at giving a lap dance but when that's not cutting it, develop more talents. Learn how to give a massage. Doesn't have to be a professional one but after a long day in the office, is there a better way to relax than a nice sensual shoulder massage from a hot girl?
2. Be intimate. Although lap dances are supposed to by definition be intimate, often times they're more routine and mechanical. Get close, breathe in his ear. He has 5 senses, try to hit on as many of them as possible.
3. Save time, develop a flow sheet. It's tough to go up to a stranger and just try to sell yourself. Even in an environment where that's normal, a minimal amount of rapport needs to be built, and this takes time. Time you could be using to make money giving lap dances. Instead, master doing this fast. Create a flow sheet that starts with Hi and goes to if A then C, if B then D and so forth. Don't go beyond L. Don't let conversations drag on and waste your time.
4. To the last point, have your go-to regulars. These are crucial to your success as you don't have to spend the time building rapport and they're always good for a few bucks.
5. Which leads us to building your stable of regulars. Ask your customer some probing questions, where are you from (uptown vs. from another state here on vacation), what do you do (Investment banking vs. marketing) and so forth in order to get a sense of if he has the potential to be a regular.
If not ----- go to the flow sheet and try to make a quick $20-$600 depending on the situation but don't spend more time than that.
If so ----- this is going to involve some work and will be an all night/multi night task.
- Wherever you are, whatever you're doing, keep an eye on your target. Make eye contact with him while you're on stage or on some other guy's lap. This will make him feel like he's different or special and this is the key. Once the seed is planted, it's just a matter of time.
For added points, coax the guy you're dancing on to try to touch you and politely remove his hands. Make sure your target sees this. On the other hand, let your target do what you wouldn't let the guy in marketing from the Bronx do.
Make note of the time/dates he frequents the establishment. Although your co-workers may be your friends, they're also competition. When he comes in, make sure you pounce and feign genuine happiness/interest in his life.
6. Enjoy yourself. I know it's a job and jobs aren't fun but if that's your attitude, you won't be able to hide it no matter how good of an actor you are. And guys are coming here to escape the stresses of their lives, not sense the stresses of yours.
7. Think of yourself as a baseball player. Even the ones that get hits only 30% of the time are in the hall of fame. Swinging and missing is apart of the game. Just make sure to give yourself 600 ABs.
I'm sure the demand for your lap dances will be back in the long run, but in the long run, you're all gonna be 40 so google "how to give a massage" and make it work now. Good luck!
