ReynST

Wow.  If I saw him in the locker room, I'd be drooling, and if he winked at me with any seriousness, I might pass out.

I paid him a visit today - he's pretty close to me and was available in the amount of time it took me to drive to him.  
Parking was easy (and free).  His massage table is in his living room.  It's a very clean space.  The music was like coffee house, I think.  I meant to ask because I liked it so much. 
He is self taught, which I assumed since his rentmasseur ad didn't show the certified symbol, but I was really questioning during the massage whether he might actually be certified.  Then he volunteered that he's self taught.  It was a great therapeutic/sensual massage, including the famous foot massage mentioned in his reviews.  The abdominal massage was really great too.  
His voice is very soothing - I would definitely have been okay if he'd talked the entire time (he didn't until I started talking once I was face up).   Super chill energy but also very into providing an excellent massage.  He is extremely muscular and very attractive.  
The oil he uses is incredible and my skin feels wonderful.  
Oh, he takes Venmo and I paid $200 for 90 minutes.

Communication was great from the start. The day before the appointment, I got an automated reminder with all the details about time and location, which made things simple. If you prefer to pay cash, he can accommodate that as well. Just text him. Because it was my first session, I filled out a short form asking about any pain areas and health history, etc.
The location is easy to find and has plenty of parking. The studio feels welcoming, clean, and tastefully decorated. There’s a small reception area, and the restroom is just outside the therapy room. I personally prefer when it’s inside, but it wasn’t a problem.
The massage room itself is spacious and peaceful, with soft lighting, relaxing aromas, and a comfortable heated table. Joao was kind, professional, and looks just like his photos. He has a calm, grounded energy that puts you at ease right away. The massage was good very thorough, balanced, and truly therapeutic. I was draped, but he covered all the muscles. Even some stretching. At one point I had a normal physical reaction and apologized, and he reassured me it was totally fine and kept the session professional and relaxed. 
Overall, it was a great session. I left feeling completely relaxed and cared for. I’ll definitely be booking again and adding him to my regular rotation.

I had an incredible session today - some new stretching techniques and focus points.  I highly recommend giving him a chance.  I've never had anyone tell me they tried him and were disappointed.  

When I lived in San Diego, I tried a few different masseurs, but Reyn was the one that I went to most regularly. Therapeutically, his massage was a great help. I honestly don’t know if he has formal training, but his hands resolved a lot of muscle tightness and tension. The first time I went to him, I did not opt for the more sensual elements, but still found the massage to be pretty sensual. I’m not sure how to explain it exactly. I think a man’s body will respond to being touched, and he neither focused on the “response” nor ignored it. It was just part of the massage. On further visits, I occasionally did opt for the more sensual elements. He’s a beautiful man, and the more sensual massage is sharing of that beauty. I’ve been out of San Diego for a number of years, and still haven’t found a massage as good as his. 

Honestly same - I’d rather drive to La Mesa

yes, but I saw him last year and he was a bit distracted, perhaps even angry--not at me but in the world in general!

I finish my massages with a hug and it is the one thing he needs to keep going. When his marriage turns sour, when a parent passes, and when he loses his job or his children lash out, he comes. He comes other times as well, but always when he's at his lowest. I give him a hug and sometimes he cries, sometimes uncontrollably. He says that he tries so hard and I say nothing back. I hold onto him as long as he needs someone to hold on to and when the tears have stopped, I let him go. I wipe him down with warm towels, he thanks me and he goes his way. 
The first time he said "I love you" I said "you're welcome". He wanted to express his thanks using stronger words and I gave my response to his gratitude. 
He says I love you every time afterwards and he's been saying it for for years. Recently he moved to a different coast. He has a fulfilling new position and a new house in suburbs of an exciting new city. He also has a great relationship with his children.
Whenever he visits, he comes and he's full of smiles but even still he sometimes cries, and sometimes uncontrollably. And he says I love you.
It's still just a thank you 
(Yes, this is a true story)

In general, most people prefer bookings that are not last minute. So you can hire them earlier to arrive later if you like and follow up/confirm while you're getting in the mood.
Also providers likely don't want to travel for someone who's drunk and may pass out by the time they arrive.

Situations for tipping: 
1. Your provider accommodates your irregular requests.
-  ...
2. You are high maintenance. 
- If you need to be strangled and spat on to cum, you should probably be tipping
3. You have a reason to apologize.
- If you've made same day cancellations, untimely reschedules or arrive late 
 
A good 2/3rds of my clients tip. Most 10-20 bucks.  I think it's because it's become national habit and because my rates are very reasonable.
An interesting amount pay the standard rate online and tip higher than the nude rate in person. I also get newer clients who tend to be wide-eyed after a session and like to empty their wallets ... 🤷🏾‍♂️ 
Under regular circumstances you should never feel obligated to provide a tip and you SHOULD NOT tip if it lowers the frequency for which you can get a massage.
Please read that again, because if you're calculating the tip to meet budget costs it's counterproductive. 
 
Tipping is also useful for making a lasting impression on your provider. But only outrageously high ones, so this should never be used as a tactic ... unless you're attempting to hire someone for a Diddy party in the future and want them open to it 

Thanks for letting us know for it turned out. I think it was definitely an intriguing prospect with both high risk and high potential

I typed a review with my experience here on this thread. I tried editing it multiple times to remove any offending wordage and eventually had to scrap it all.

I finish my massages with a hug and it is the one thing he needs to keep going. When his marriage turns sour, when a parent passes, and when he loses his job or his children lash out, he comes. He comes other times as well, but always when he's at his lowest. I give him a hug and sometimes he cries, sometimes uncontrollably. He says that he tries so hard and I say nothing back. I hold onto him as long as he needs someone to hold on to and when the tears have stopped, I let him go. I wipe him down with warm towels, he thanks me and he goes his way. 
The first time he said "I love you" I said "you're welcome". He wanted to express his thanks using stronger words and I gave my response to his gratitude. 
He says I love you every time afterwards and he's been saying it for for years. Recently he moved to a different coast. He has a fulfilling new position and a new house in suburbs of an exciting new city. He also has a great relationship with his children.
Whenever he visits, he comes and he's full of smiles but even still he sometimes cries, and sometimes uncontrollably. And he says I love you.
It's still just a thank you 
(Yes, this is a true story)

I typed a review with my experience here on this thread. I tried editing it multiple times to remove any offending wordage and eventually had to scrap it all.

If you have escorted before you probably know most of this stuff:
 
Guys who make that sort of money work their tails off. Lots of things that successful guys have to do on a regular basis may seem mundane, tedious, and unnecessary to the provider. These things often do not immediately pay off, and they take up a lot of your time. Some of these might be:
1. Polite and timely communication with a client or potential client. Do you respond to texts or emails in a timely manner, and with courtesy and friendliness, regardless of how the client may be communicating with you?
2. Being the highest priced guy in your market. Every time I see an ad with the phrase (and similar) "Upscale clients only," it makes me cringe.
3. Advertise. A lot. Get your name, FACE, and best characteristics on as many platforms you can find.
3.  Get used to the fact that you are going to be criticized; often times unjustly. You are providing a fantasy experience. No matter how hard you try, there will be some who will take potshots against you because the experience did not meet the clients expectation of the fantasy. 
4.  Clients will cancel on you. A lot. Clients will schedule a time and then back out. There are a hundred reasons why a client might cancel. Ran out of money; got too nervous to go through with the appointment; something came up; client decided he really wasn't up for a session at the last minute. And on and  on.
Much of this you probably already know. In answer to your actual question, "what might a reasonably successful independent provider realistically expect to net per year in the current environment? If you work all the time and dedicate yourself to (within reason) the old saying "The customer is always right," an income of high five figures or low six figure income is not totally out of the question. Unfortunately:
1.  The economy is a mess right now. Many clients are hiring less frequently  than they used to. Which for many of us creates fewer discretionary dollars.
2.  You are older now than you used to be. Experience is a great thing to have. I bet you're heavenly in bed. But many guys prefer than young dude, who, in my experience, often disappoints in the sack due to the lack of said experience. 
3.  If you will travel for work your expenses wiil eat you alive. Hard to believe how expensive everything is now.
4. Broadly and generally speaking, people are pissed off these days. Lots of reasons why; we all know them. I think it's harder now than it was ten years ago to create the fantasy potential clients are looking for. 
Anyway these are the things which popped into my brain then out onto this page at the beginning of another lovely day in Dallas. I'm sure other clients, wiser and more experienced than am I, can give you better feedback. But the subject was interesting. Thanks for posing the question and Good Luck.

Telegram gives you the option to hide your phone number, so it seems to be one of the safer chat platforms in terms of anonymity.  

I don't believe we should have to tip masseurs or escorts when they are setting their own rate. Tips are for places of business like a massage spa where the service person is only getting a cut of what you pay the spa...then you tip. If someone is working for themselves, they set their own rate. I only tip if our interaction exceeds what is stated in the service description for example, if a masseur says both nude and release, but we end up doing more like oral or fucking, then I will just give him an extra $50 to $100. I've noticed that a lot of asian masseurs when they come to my apartment for massage they ask for tips and I have to explain to them how it works. A lot of them come from working in massage parlors. 

I agree. The purpose of a review isn't to complement someone for a good job; it's to give future clients insight on what to expect from a client perspective.

I agree. The purpose of a review isn't to complement someone for a good job; it's to give future clients insight on what to expect from a client perspective.

Situations for tipping: 
1. Your provider accommodates your irregular requests.
-  ...
2. You are high maintenance. 
- If you need to be strangled and spat on to cum, you should probably be tipping
3. You have a reason to apologize.
- If you've made same day cancellations, untimely reschedules or arrive late 
 
A good 2/3rds of my clients tip. Most 10-20 bucks.  I think it's because it's become national habit and because my rates are very reasonable.
An interesting amount pay the standard rate online and tip higher than the nude rate in person. I also get newer clients who tend to be wide-eyed after a session and like to empty their wallets ... 🤷🏾‍♂️ 
Under regular circumstances you should never feel obligated to provide a tip and you SHOULD NOT tip if it lowers the frequency for which you can get a massage.
Please read that again, because if you're calculating the tip to meet budget costs it's counterproductive. 
 
Tipping is also useful for making a lasting impression on your provider. But only outrageously high ones, so this should never be used as a tactic ... unless you're attempting to hire someone for a Diddy party in the future and want them open to it 

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Thoroughly agree! Michael is a must-try. His style is Thai which few other therapists are able to pull off anywhere near as well.
Top scores for his percussion calf work! 💯

I agree. The purpose of a review isn't to complement someone for a good job; it's to give future clients insight on what to expect from a client perspective.

I agree. The purpose of a review isn't to complement someone for a good job; it's to give future clients insight on what to expect from a client perspective.

I agree. The purpose of a review isn't to complement someone for a good job; it's to give future clients insight on what to expect from a client perspective.