I've been contacted by a few providers saying this is the slowest they have ever been. I would imagine with Thanksgiving and Christmas so close this year it could a crunch on time and money. Maybe it's a San Diego thing.

Not slow in the Philly area!  It's been an amazing year and I have enjoyed and appreciated the company of the gentlemen I have met.  Thank you!

run an ad on BP at about 65% of what their site says. It seems to be the case.

It seem to slow down a little right after Thanksgiving but has picked right back up here in Delaware.  
I have really enjoyed meeting alot in Great people this year.
Hope everyone has a Happy and Safe holiday

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Christmastime has never been anything short of amazing.  

Last week was the best week I've had in over a year.  I literally felt like the money gods were blessing me.  Good thing too because I used it as an opportunity to get several months ahead on all my bills.

Narcissistic Stalking Asshat

.....and the Christmas season always treats me well.  Now, January in DC is another story as Congress is not in session (I know, it's an oxymoron), and most do not return until after MLK day.

Dear Kelly:
Would you say that because you are well educated and an experienced listener that you are a popular favorite among the DC hobbyist set? Also at this time of year, would you say that you go on more social outings, since you would be extremely well versed in the national and international issues of the day as well? I can imagine that you certainly would be in demand for those things as well as traditional GFE dates.

on any given day I can find a well-reviewed, "name" provider advertising on BP. And no, not always the same one!  

August, on the other hand, was painfully slow.

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Yep it does make me wonder. One in particular was doing $350/hr as opposed to her $500 rate. That's still a good amount, not like she's slumming.  
I was pretty surprised definitely. It seems both men and women bash the site.

so though very busy and expensive for me, I have not been seeing providers at this time.  
Hence, it being slow. (Sad Face)  

Starts to blow up you phone with the "where are you" and "you haven't called me back" texts

Damn.. how many times can you stand to hear "should I get my boobs done?"

For decades Wall Street and bankers knew that conditions varied across the US; some areas had few mortgage problems/defaults while others made major default problems, all due to local conditions.

OMG yes!

but it sounds kind of dirty and fun..

Despite the sex addiction part. I was a giving partner.

It's been Slow all year long for the Provider I'm seeing from what she tells me. Last year she was making a heck of a lot more Money. She'll post a new Ad and if she's Lucky she'll get 3 Confirmed Sessions. The rest are just Time Wasters and Perverts. She's a total Sweet Heart and gives an Awesome Session. I see her as much as I can. She'd rather make her own Money. But I help her out with her Rent and Bills every now and then when she gets in a Bind for Money. I even paid her Rent in Full this past October. She was in Tears and didn't have Money for her Rent. How could I say No to her?

Are we taxpayers subsidizing your busy schedule?

Same here....Yippee

From a Hobbyist's Perspective;

Let people charge what they want!  The market will decide for them whether it is sustainable.  It is pretty easy for them to work out.  If they raise prices and get fewer bookings than they want then they have gone too high.

business is good, while hobbyists felt things were slowing down.

The most memorable times of business drops, were when I charged by the hour and had to deal with the summers in New Orleans...other than that year or so, I can't say I really notice a huge change at any time of the year. I have a steady 2-4 clients a month, (4 is rare, actually) and don't want or need anymore than that. It's cheap as fk to live in the south. If a woman has a real job even clearing 2k, all she needs is 1-2k from providing to live well here. I am talking beachfront for less than 1800 a month, and not some small one bedroom either....try 3 bed and 3ba with wall to wall glass and a balcony you can fit 30 on comfortably. In Miami, for that, you're looking at over 5k. NYC, ha, millions!

I think there are a lot of factors......steady clients may want to see providers during the season, some clients may not be able to afford the requested donation some providers ask for because the are budgeting for holiday spending, some clients may be busy with family and can not get away.......I have been steady and have not seen a change.  But I do take off 10 days the end of December to be with family.

Beach front, huge space, good quality of life. If I could maneuver remote working that's where I'd want to move. Instead I'm watching the snow pour down outside, not in a beautiful cabin kind of way but more like, I hope those cars don't crash.

Ha ha, Taylor said the very same thing after seeing some pics. The market here is dead for certain fields though, but I am only talking about the Fla. panhandle. Many large cities in the south will provide the same city vibe, job opportunities, without the big city prices. You should at least tour a few areas just to check things out. You would be stunned.

Those of us who are doing well in this career are extremely business minded and know how to market ourselves... or make enough money to hire someone who does. If I took suggestions from hobbyists on how to structure my rates I'd be taking it up the ass for 200/hr.  

After browsing your website and viewing your pics, I can see why its not slow for you!!!!

No doubt...bravo post!

MY current ATF just went up by 20%.. I sent her a congratulatory note.. she just started in July 2013.. and alrerady has 16 reviews and nothing under an 8.. I knew she should be charging more than $250 H...she went to $300 but kept it at the old rate for regulars.. Good for her.. I always give her a gift or something anyway.. Last time it was a $100 Victoria Secret card..This next time I think, a Lelo toy.. She told me the last time that she never had used a toy  (???!!!??).. so why not.. ?

I think some guys fail to realize that when they use the phrase "Price herself out of the market" we know exactly which market he is referring to, and do on purpose to avoid it. Now, I don't know ROGM so can't diss him, but I do know the type of market I will never cater to again.

'Tampa' girl haha myself (which is why I was so stressed last year people, cut me some slack already) lol. I was itchin to move to the beach for some change. But that didn't 'pan' out hahahahaha....cute huh? I know, big dork, it's all good tho. Would we have been neighbors then? Funny thought huh hahahahaha or maybe scary hahahahaha...

Hell, maybe I'll come say hi, I do know you're by the beach woman. LOL  

Now that is a mental picture heading down to NOLA with London and Taylor in the same town at the same time.  Great googleymoogleys!!!!!    
Now.  Bundle that with a trip to Jazzfest, and I'm calling the bank and convincing them I REALLY NEED my home equity line turned back on.    
Then I'm calling Costco pharmacy and ordering a Coscto-sized bottle of boner pills.  Not the "call your doctor after 4 hours of wood" ones, but the "don't freak out if you can use your junk as a 12 hour sundial" babies.  Dining from K-Pauls to Mother's for Po-Boys and RBnR.  
If that don't boil your crawfish, nothing will!!

I bought everyone Drago's Gift cards this year... damn I love that place! Charbroiled Oysters, and Crabmeat and Cream Stuffed Lobster....mmmmmm.

Most/many guys that post here are not our clients.
If ya wanna get word out about your analysis, rate advice and "biz is slow" implied questions to their/your target market, then but an ad on BP

Miss Rayne, I like your style.      
Where's my phone?  I gotta call Southwest Airlines and Costco....

More money, less work.  
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