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If these hourly rates seem a tad high, ask some newbies for an overnight quote. Some of the responses have been eye-popping. I have had new providers with no reputation quote the highest numbers ever. For now, I'll just sit on the sidelines and drool from a distance. 😛

One of my all-time faves. It always makes me laugh.

He jumped on Rentmen a few days ago. Under the name "YusufB"

In recent days, RM has changed how their search results will display. It's a mess now, less useful than previously, and guarantees that I will spend less time scrolling through the listings. Prior to the change, a "new guys" search would list the providers based on the most recent login activity, first platinum, then gold, then the rest. It's a scramble now. And if you search a city, they will still list the ads in order platinum, gold, etc, but the ads are scrambled and listings of ads which have had no activity in weeks or months are randomly mixed. Major downgrade!

Interesting. I'll be in the Quarter this week. Perhaps......

One or two years ago, he messaged me through RM and asked me to submit a review of him. Definitely odd and scammy since I had never met him or contacted him. I ignored the message and blocked his ad.

I haven't thought about that place in a long time, and haven't been there in 10-12 years, but this thread's revival brings back pleasant memories.

Happy birthday and congrats on taking the risk to advance your future!

These do make fun reads.....

Few other items: -Ask him if you need specific clothing for any outings he may plan or anticipate. You need enough info to pack your travel bag correctly. -Let him know if you need something or are hungry. I always make a point of discussing this with companions. We can't read your mind, and our eating habits/schedules are often very different from those who are younger than us. -If you hit it off and things are going well, it's ok to enjoy yourself. Enjoy your client, your time together, the experience, and follow up with a thank you after the meeting has ended. If it's a win-win meeting, the appreciation could lead to another meeting, and that's a key component of success in this biz.....repeat clients and longer meetings. That reduces the wear and tear on your mind, and makes your business more efficient. Enjoy the ride!

I have ended several appointments early, and I don't just mean an hour or two....a day or two. Physical appearance or hygiene were never the issues. Dreadful personalities or disinterest in my wants/needs are enough for me to end a dull meeting. I'm not going to fake my way through a meeting that is not fun. I'd rather call it quits, pay the guy, and do something else, than try to gut out a bad meeting. The money has already been spent; I'd rather not waste anymore of the more valuable commodity.....my time.

Many times. It's OK to ask him how you can make his weekend the best possible experience, e.g. public outings and private time. And it's proper to expect a reasonable amount of sleep each night, and some quiet time each day to check your messages, texts and emails. If you keep the phone time to modest use, focus on creating a satisfying encounter for both of you, and communicate (speak and listen well) with your client, you will exceed the expectations of most clients and will likely create a win-win meeting for both of you. Best wishes and have fun!

There is a market for everyone (companions), but no one is for everyone (clients). If you are a people-person, client-focused, can efficiently manage your schedule, and simply keep your word, you can and will do well. Best wishes and welcome to the forum!

Thanks for joining us in PS. It was a (my) pleasure to meet you. ? Welcome to the forum.

Our forum mate did invite him to mingle among the weekend Hooville gathering. While my conversation with him was brief, he looks like his pics and has a winsome smile.

Jeff....don't be modest. You are a stud!

One of the finest gentleman to participate in this community. AS was a perceptive man, and I miss his thoughtful commentary. RIP to a friend and good man.

For many years, at the end of my professional career and the beginning of my early retirement, I had an annual hobby budget. I tallied all hobby expenses, provider fees, meals, hotels, travel arrangements, entertainment, tickets, etc to ensure that I stayed under budget. One year, I reached my budget cap and stopped hiring, but most years, I was well under-budget. I hire so infrequently now, that I no longer keep track.

For many years, at the end of my professional career and the beginning of my early retirement, I had an annual hobby budget. I tallied all hobby expenses, provider fees, meals, hotels, travel arrangements, entertainment, tickets, etc to ensure that I stayed under budget. One year, I reached my budget cap and stopped hiring, but most years, I was well under-budget. I hire so infrequently now, that I no longer keep track.

I'm still ok with me. I have no desire to turn back time. I've come too far to look back now.

Welcome to the biz and to the forum! Good advice so far! It's common for new providers to adjust their price points until they reach the place of equilibrium and profitability. If your rates are too low, you will attract some disrespectful and problem clients. Focus on establishing a regular clientele. When you meet a client and the entire experience was a win-win, consider a way to show that client your appreciation, a brief follow-up thank you, a small refund, a special discount for multi-hour meeting, or other consideration. If he hires you again, it is worth it. If he hires you five more times, it is really worth it. Set a goal to achieve 25-40% of your revenue from repeat clients. It's more efficient from a business perspective and reduces the wear and tear on your mind. You cannot indefinitely sustain the inefficiency and mental brain drain of constantly churning one-and-done clients for revenue. Well wishes!

There is a latter day fetish I've encountered with a few providers......they want to lay in bed semi-naked, watch TV, play video games, or interact with their social media fans, collect the contract stipend, and look at and touch me as little as possible. I just can't get into it......it definitely turns me off..... That never happened with past sex partners; we just got it on, in the old fashioned way.

Of course, it would be "nice".....for them. They get the cash without the icky-ness of intimacy. It's a win-win.....for them.

I added the avatar years ago to help folks decipher my southern drawl. I'm a ramblin' wreck from Jawja Teck.

I booked my flights today. Yay!!! I'm PS bound. If things are still screwy, I'll pitch a tent in Oliver's back yard.