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Lola, from your descriptions about the type of client you are enjoying & not enjoying these days, and your assertion that you enjoy quality over quantity, I would really suggest eliminating your one hour option. I don't think it matters whether you charge 500, 600, or 700 in terms of what attitude your clients will have toward you. Most one hour clients are looking to get off. If you want a more laid-back clientele who are seeking a more genuine experience, then I would recommend upping your minimum to two hours.
I tour nationally with a $1K/two hour minimum and see an average of 1-2 clients per day. There's a market for that price point just about everywhere if you have strong national exposure.
Good luck with your decision!-- Modified on 4/16/2016 8:38:47 AM
From my perspective, this hobby remains enjoyable because I put some limitations on myself regarding how much I am willing to spend on a date/session. I know what my max is and, as a result of doing my homework at that rate/tier, I have a pretty good sense of what I can expect. While there is no direct correlation between how much one spends and the quality of the experience (too many other factors, e.g chemistry are involved), I know that the ladies I spend time with are a great value to ME. That is very important and cannot be overlooked. If a guy goes into a date feeling like he is spending more than he can afford, there is the chance that he will expect too much from the lady...not fair to the lady and likely to upset the chemistry. If you go into a date feeling comfortable about the amount you are spending, it is likely that Money/cost is not on your mind, thus a relaxed attitude and reasonable expectations...a good start to possible great chemistry! So, the only "advice" I can give is to set your rate at what you feel your time is worth and, hopefully, you will attract men who feel the exact same way
All the best....and, by the way, great new pictures!!
Lowering my rate shouldn't be attached to ego... unless its ego about making a wise choice!
But for the record... i do fart rainbows - it's quite astonishing!
Good point!
I tour nationally with a $1K/two hour minimum and see an average of 1-2 clients per day. There's a market for that price point just about everywhere if you have strong national exposure.
See, that's exactly my point. If you think the whole point of an encounter is to "get off", then we just aren't a good match. I would really hate being in session with you. Hence I can avoid meeting clients like you by having a two hour minimum. We all need to do what works best for us. If you enjoy one hour appointments, then see ladies who enjoy them also!
So don't be mad, bro. 
Damnnn 1-2 clients per day and a minimum of 2 hours for a grand!?GIRL!!!you making over $10,000 per week!Get it girlMake that Mula!!And you're beautiful so you can get away with charging that much
Ok- let's not forget about operating expenses tho my lady. Have you seen my tour schedule?? Yes I do pull in 6-10K per week on average, but I flew back from India for this tour, I'm flying all over the country non-stop for six weeks, and I stay in really nice hotels all over the country since that's what my clients prefer and expect when I'm charging $1K. So to be realistic, I'm making around $4-6K per week in profits after all is said and done. Which still isn't bad considering I'm touring for six weeks. I'm saving up to open a little restaurant in Mumbai.
Make that Mula!!And you're beautiful so you can get away with charging that muchI have a couple of little niggles, and I honestly don't think you meant for your words to sound as though you are judging or stereotyping. So I simply would like it very much if you could clarify the following for me.
And this isn't directed to you, London, but IDK why the hell people are so offended by a provider who has higher standards than seeing clients for one hour sessions.
Nowadays, at least 75% of my gentlemen callers are over 60 and just that: gentlemen. They don't treat me or our time together in that fashion.
Best of luck making your decision, Lola! Even tho what I've suggested obviously touched some nerves, you've received a lot of great advice in this thread and I'm sure you will figure out what's the best thing for you.
Some ladies & gents definitely love one hour sessions and there's nothing wrong with that. But personally, it's not my style.
I don't know if SNOBBY is the right word, but I know what I like. Food & sex are two areas where I do feel it makes perfect sense to pursue only what suits me. I don't like fast food and I don't like one hour sessions. No negative judgements toward anyone who feels differently on either subject.
But if a lady is looking for clients who value a more well-rounded experience and aren't just looking to get off and go, then my advice is always going to be to have a longer minimum booking. I used to offer half hour - one hour - and ninety minute sessions, and progressively made my minimum booking longer and longer over time. This is just what I learned over five years of experience with a progressively longer and longer minimum booking. My client based has changed really drastically over time as I've made the changes. I used to love a one hour session. Nowadays my standards have really changed and I find even two hours way too short, hence I incentivize three hour bookings heavily in my pricing. And it works great for ME. I have 30 bookings on my calendar for the next 5 weeks and you can look at my tour schedule to see the kind of cities where it's working for me.
As for accusations that I'm LYING about how my business model is working for me, I think any lady who has access to the PO board can attest to the laughability of that idea. I regularly contribute helpful and true advice based on my experience to help other women who are navigating the industry, and I have done so for years.
Best of luck making your decision, Lola! Even tho what I've suggested obviously touched some nerves, you've received a lot of great advice in this thread and I'm sure you will figure out what's the best thing for you.
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My sincere apologies to anyone I insulted.