It’s official, the strippers have formally announced a recession.
Those who’ve been in the industry long enough may have heard about the stripper index. The index is an unconventional measure for gauging the health of the economy. It suggests that strippers can spot a recession well before there are any obvious warning signs in the economy.
I would argue this holds true for providers as well. I’ve heard from many escorts recently that business is down massively since the summer (queue the panic!) Everyone seems to be on edge waiting for the economy to officially turn.
Yet it was only this week that the New York Times highlighted the same market conditions that foreshadowed the 2008 crisis. Buckle up, we may be in for a rough ride.
As someone who studied economics, I’m watching this all with interest. My prediction is that this will be a sink or swim moment for many providers.
It’s no secret that the market’s been oversaturated for years now. Yet rates have stayed stubbornly high – almost to the point of absurdity. Frankly, I think we’re long overdue for a correction.
I’ve been lucky to have weathered the storm so far but I’ll be watching things closely and lowering my US rates if I feel it’s needed.
It’s a bit unconventional for me to announce here that I might lower my rates. I’ve spoken to some providers who are shocked that I would even consider it.
Lowering rates is a very controversial thing in the industry. There is a widely-held belief that once you raise your rates, you can’t lower them again. It’s hard to pinpoint at what point you learn this, but if we were to write the 10 commandments of escorting it would definitely be in there.
Raising your rates and then lowering them essentially announces to the world that you thought you were hot shit and learned the hard way that you aren’t. Not only is this incredibly embarrassing but it can also permanently damage your “brand”.
Providers are often so worried about this potential faux pas that they err on the side of caution and keep their rate as-is.
And for those who do aim high and find crickets? Well…good luck.
I’d like to think I’m a wiser escort in my 30s than I was in my 20s. I’m a lot more comfortable thinking for myself and going against the grain with some of my business decisions.
I no longer subscribe to the tenet that holds that escorts can’t lower their rate without it reflecting badly on them.
The escorting industry is at the end of the day a market and it’ll have ups and downs like any other. My rate is therefore completely determined by supply and demand and is not a reflection of my value as a person.
I try to keep things simple. I raise my rates when I have too many requests and lower them when I might not fill my schedule. So don’t be surprised if you see my rates change from time to time.
And if you’ve been on the fence about booking me at my current US rate, definitely stay tuned and watch this space.
On a totally unrelated note, one of my new year’s resolutions is to blog more. While I have some ideas already in mind for future posts, I’d also love to hear your suggestions. Is there something you’d like to know more about me or about the industry?
Drop me a line or tell me when we meet for our next appointment!
A Storm Is Brewing: Inside the Emerging Escort Recession
A storm is brewing...
It’s official, the strippers have formally announced a recession.
Those who’ve been in the industry long enough may have heard about the stripper index. The index is an unconventional measure for gauging the health of the economy. It suggests that strippers can spot a recession well before there are any obvious warning signs in the economy.
I would argue this holds true for providers as well. I’ve heard from many escorts recently that business is down massively since the summer (queue the panic!) Everyone seems to be on edge waiting for the economy to officially turn.
Yet it was only this week that the New York Times highlighted the same market conditions that foreshadowed the 2008 crisis. Buckle up, we may be in for a rough ride.
As someone who studied economics, I’m watching this all with interest. My prediction is that this will be a sink or swim moment for many providers.
It’s no secret that the market’s been oversaturated for years now. Yet rates have stayed stubbornly high – almost to the point of absurdity. Frankly, I think we’re long overdue for a correction.
I’ve been lucky to have weathered the storm so far but I’ll be watching things closely and lowering my US rates if I feel it’s needed.
It’s a bit unconventional for me to announce here that I might lower my rates. I’ve spoken to some providers who are shocked that I would even consider it.
Lowering rates is a very controversial thing in the industry. There is a widely-held belief that once you raise your rates, you can’t lower them again. It’s hard to pinpoint at what point you learn this, but if we were to write the 10 commandments of escorting it would definitely be in there.
Raising your rates and then lowering them essentially announces to the world that you thought you were hot shit and learned the hard way that you aren’t. Not only is this incredibly embarrassing but it can also permanently damage your “brand”.
Providers are often so worried about this potential faux pas that they err on the side of caution and keep their rate as-is.
And for those who do aim high and find crickets? Well…good luck.
I’d like to think I’m a wiser escort in my 30s than I was in my 20s. I’m a lot more comfortable thinking for myself and going against the grain with some of my business decisions.
I no longer subscribe to the tenet that holds that escorts can’t lower their rate without it reflecting badly on them.
The escorting industry is at the end of the day a market and it’ll have ups and downs like any other. My rate is therefore completely determined by supply and demand and is not a reflection of my value as a person.
I try to keep things simple. I raise my rates when I have too many requests and lower them when I might not fill my schedule. So don’t be surprised if you see my rates change from time to time.
And if you’ve been on the fence about booking me at my current US rate, definitely stay tuned and watch this space.
On a totally unrelated note, one of my new year’s resolutions is to blog more. While I have some ideas already in mind for future posts, I’d also love to hear your suggestions. Is there something you’d like to know more about me or about the industry?
Drop me a line or tell me when we meet for our next appointment!
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