to read the newbie manual at the top of this page.  Everyone is a member, whether you are a provider or hobbyist.  You will get a profile as soon as you get a client to write a review of your date with him.  Then you can ask to have your reviews linked to your handle for all to see.

To establish a board presence, start posting on the regional board in your part of the country.  You can place an ad once a week on your regional board, but you need to have the TER badge/link on your website.

I don't think there is a list on here of clients to avoid, but there are several national lists with that kind of information.  To avoid undesirable clients, you need to develop a method of screening the gents before seeing them.  You might contact some of the established providers in your area for help and ideas for screening clients.  There are lots of ways.

Good luck.  Feel free to PM me if you have other questions.
Swim

I am NEW here!  In fact, I think ter has me screwed up and listed as a member, not a provider.  Anyway, if you had five pieces of advice for me on this site, what would they be???  I'm not with an agency and could use the advice.  Also, is there a list of who maybe not to date?  I'm certain all of the fellas on here are fantastic, though.  Thank you!!!!

goals; both financially and in what type of provider you want to be.  Ladies that are true GFE are low volume and provide quality service for a reasonable price.  Find a few ladies in your area who provide similar services to what you envision and use a price point slightly below them since you have no reviews.  Once you get some experience along with repeat clients, you can raise your rates somewhat.  It is always good to grandfather previous clients, at least for the first several rate increases.  The logic being you know them and they know you; meaning, you don't need to screen them and you worry factor should not come into play regarding LE.  

Not sure I know the difference between a $1000 date and a $300 date (assuming 1 hr. of time).  Personally, I don't need "drop dead gorgeous" in appearance or a PSE in order to have a good time.  I would much rather have several dates with a $300 lady than 1 date with a $1000 provider.

Good luck to you.  Be sure to let us know how it goes.

You'll need:

1) Photos- carefully consider the concept of whether or not you want face pics- I think it's prudent to avoid showing your face, personally. You never know how those pics will be used, and with the 'net, they'll be around forever.

2) Website- You can start with a Rare Escorts template site for the basics, and as you progress, get a more professional site.

3) Reviews- I strongly advise against "bribing" a gent for a review, or offering a discount for one. A review should be done honestly and of his own accord, but there is nothing wrong with mentioning that you need to start getting reviews to establish yourself and you'd appreciate one. The gent actually already has an incentive in that he gets free membership days on this site for writing them, so you do not and should not offer additionals.

4) Screening- This is key. Learn how to tell which providers are reliable. Require a gent, when providing a reference, to give you some details- her name, link to her reviews, her website and/or ad links, and her contact info, cell and/or phone (depending which she prefers, too). Then, check these all out, see if there are any inconsistencies, and when contacting her, ensure you use the email or number listed on her own profile or site (and check that they match what the gent has given you!!) Also, google the gent and his phone number. Personally, I think it is essential to get a full real name from any client, for screening as stated, but also if, god forbid, something were to happen and you were robbed or assaulted, how could you want others or take action if you don't even know his name!? You can also consider services like P411 or the Whitelist, but I would only use them as one "tool" in your arsenal.

5) Take care of yourself. Make sure you know what you want, are comfortable in the business, and don't go beyond personal boundaries- keep them intact. This should be fun for everyone involved. Don't take so many dates that you get jaded or burnt out. As the "new girl on the block," once you have a good review or two, you may well be inundated with requests- it can be overwhelming. Take time for yourself, and take care of yourself. Physically, stay in shape, eat well, and of course, regular (every quarter seems standard) testing for STDs-- but personally, with the attention to safety in the hobby among reputable ladies and gents, I don't worry too much about it (that doesn't mean I don't get tested; it just means if I really thought I was at high risk by partaking, I would not partake). Establish your comfort level with things like BBBJ vs. CBJ (condom for blowjobs, or no?), DATY (will you allow a gentleman to perform oral on you?) etc.

6) Stay safe in the legal sense. In some ways, I consider what I do legal- it is all semantics. And it's what you can prove. That said, proper screening should keep you out of bad situations. Either way, establish clear guidelines- don't discuss the donation, do NOT ever discuss specific sex acts for set amounts of money (this is ILLEGAL), nor make any promises. I like to think of it this way: You are charging a donation/fee for modeling, fantasy, and companionship. Anything else that happens is neither discussed nor promised, simply two consenting adults having fun :p No I am not delusional, just have to find a balance between the awareness that our profession is looked down upon by law enforcement and society at large, and a level of comfort in doing what we do- provide enjoyment and fun and a sensual encounter that can be enjoyed by all parties involved!

Best of luck, PM me with questions, I have mentored a few providers (I'm not a "pimp," my advice is free is contingent on me having the time and energy to give it, but I enjoy helping ensure new gals stay safe and have fun!!)

xoxo
Marea

Awesome knowledge.. I've only been with four providers.2 in LV and two in alb... was dumb and didn't know about ter and reviews..only one was everything she claimed and then some.. anyway. Please post more help on the guys side too. I have been reading everything I can find to make this less scary

research, research and research some more. Take a look at numerous sites (I use Escort Site, instead of Rare Escort). Bookmark the sites you like - and make notes on why you like them. Incorporate the things you like into your site. (Conversely, make note of the sites you didn't care for, and make sure you don't put in the things you didn't like.)

All in all, have fun.

Oh, and one more thing: Take the advice of the guys with a grain of salt. This is your business; run it the way you want to. They'll tell you that you "should" make your rates this much or that much without knowing what part of the country you're in (it makes a difference); that you "should" grandfather in clients you've seen for awhile when you change your rates; or that you "should" offer something when you don't want to. Run this the way you want to, not the way they want you to.

[To "grandfather in" a client means that, when you raise your overall rates, you give your regular and repeat clients the same rate they've had. You can counter this by offering the older rate with a time limit, say three months to a year and then they go to the new rate. Never mind that most service businesses don't grandfather anyone, but because this one is much more intimate guys (and gals) think about it differently.]

You can have your profile linked to your handle (you see ladies with the link to their reviews under their TER handle).

You see in the newbie FAQs that you can get free limited VIP (allows you to send/receive private messages (PMs), and with enough reviews you can join the provider only board - no guys allowed.

A board presence can cut multiple ways as can any exposure...

Balance the crap you won't take with the possibility of appearing to be a problem child or drama queen. Folks will be more comfortable with someone they see (to a degree) regularly, but there are less than savory types that also cruise the boards and too heavy of an advertising presence could (potentially) cause unwanted attention from some of those "undesirables".

Best advice RE: posting... read all the main boards (your local, newbie & general) and you'll get a feel for what I mean. Think about the image you wish to project before you say too much.

Always go with your gut. You know that little voice that tells you, danger may lurk ahead.  As you spend time in the hobby, this will develop even more. No date, no matter what the donation, is worth the possibility of encountering a bad client or even LE. Nothing is fool proof, there's a lot of ymmv to the hobby so be cautious. Good luck.

PS, get a good lawyer now, no lady thinks they will ever encounter LE, but plenty of ladies unfortunately do.  It's too late to look for a lawyer, after you've encounter LE. And memorize the lawyers number, chances are LE will take the phone away from you.  Oh and if you start to read reviews, you'll come across something described as an "LE check".  LE checks are BS, they don't mean a thing. Once you're in a room with LE, you are getting arrested.  LE will do whatever it takes to arrest you, remember, the vice squad is looking to arrest you, it's the DA who will prosecute you.

2. This is a business. Treat it like a business and you will be rewarded for your efforts.
3. Screen everyone.
4. Trust your instinct/gut. Don't let the temptation of the almighty dollar put you into a harmful situation.
5. Figure out what your boundaries are. Feel free to push them, but only if and when YOU are comfortable doing so. Don't allow someone else to push you into doing something you feel uncomfortable with.

Will someone PLEASE tell me what all these abbreviations mean?  I'm sorry, but Im a bit outta my league.  I still old skool.  LOL

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