How to run a business

[malmonger]

I'm sure I'm not the only guy who notices that most of the providers don't have a clue how to actually run their business.

Perhaps we can help them out by mentioning what works for us mongers, and what doesn't. I'm sure that most of them still won't get it, but there will be some smart ones just starting out who could perhaps benefit from this.

So please make polite and supportive comments on how a provider should conduct herself.

And of course, a thread from the provider's point of view might be a great idea, too. What can we do to make them happier. It's not entirely about money, even though that is a big part of the game.

This evening, I sent and email to a girl in Springfield, MA and as soon as I got my first email reply, I knew I wasn't going to be seeing her.

She placed an ad on CL, and it didn't say much. It didn't say if she's top, bottom, versatile. Nor did it say where she was. So my email to her asked about her location and what services she might offer.

The entire response I got was '$$'.

I decided to see how long it would take before she actually identified the town she was in, and it took at least 10 emails. I'm 100 miles away from her, so obviously I'm not going to see her tonight. But I'm also not likely to ever see her because I don't have any confidence in her ability to run her business.

In the end, I wrote her a note that essentially said what I'm going to say here, but I don't think she's understanding this at all.

Now if she'd said something like "hey hun, I'm in Springfield, and I'm versatile but prefer to top. Are you generous?", I would have written back and said "sorry, but I'm 100 miles away, but thanks anyway." Or "Yes, I'm generous, and you're only 15 minutes away. Let's do it!" But because she totally ignored my questions and was only interested in money, she attracted my wrath. (And as my dog will tell you, you don't need my wrath!)

This is a VERY common situation, so much so that it is rare that a provider actually answers ANY of my questions. Those that do answer are about 100 times more likely to get my money. After all, I'm going to want to see someone that I feel I can trust. Well, maybe not trust, but you know what I mean!

So girls - please read your emails. If a guys asks you a question - answer it.

This is a SALES job. You're making a sale, and you will close 100x more sales if you pay attention to your customer instead of just thinking of the money. Pay attention to us, and you're going to get our money. Make us feel like you're listening, like you care, and we'll show up and hand it over to you.

I don't need my provider to be smart, or to posses excellent writing skills. After all, sucking my dick isn't anyone's dream job! But at least make an effort to listen to the guy.

This is only one example of what not to do, and I'll turn this over to my fellow mongers who I am sure have plenty of other suggestions.

[Tapatio]

(And as my dog will tell you, you don't need my wrath!)

Dogs don't deserve wrath.

What kind of fucked up shit is that to use to try and impress people?

The rest of this is just ridiculous, but the dog thing...

[Jamie French]

Anyone who hits their dog deserves a hooker's box cutter to the throat. Hope this guy dies pretty soon.

[omnifarious]

Do you punch your dog or just like slap it around backhandedly?

[Jamie French]

Either way - box cutter.

Do you punch your dog or just like slap it around backhandedly?

[malmonger]

Oh boys and girls, you're so silly. When I wrote that line, I almost deleted it in case is was misinterpreted, but I thought that you'd be smart enough to take it for what it was. Jest. I'm mean, who uses the word 'wrath' in a serious context unless you're a bible thumper, which I most certainly am not. Silly me for thinking that you'd 'get it'.

My dog NEVER gets berated, let alone beaten. He's curled up on the bed with me, content as could be, snoring with his nose on my thigh. Safe in the knowledge that his life is pretty awesome since being rescued from a life as fight bait. He has no idea what a raised hand could possibly mean, nor will he ever.

Over the years, I've placed many pets into loving homes, and get much satisfaction seeing a happy dog walking on the street, knowing that I was instrumental in getting the dog into its new home.

Is the intent of the post 'just ridiculous'? Well, in my many, many years of mongering, I can count on one hand the number of girls who actually know how to run their game as what it is - a business. Perhaps the guys don't care. Perhaps they enjoy wasting an evening of their time and a couple of benjamins on a girl who can't keep an appointment. Who can't wash her body. Who can't post real pictures. Who can't get repeat clients. Me? I like value for money. Not necessarily cheap providers. Just ones who are worth it.

[VeraReyna]

Ran into this I'd definitely like to chime on the subject. Gotta run I'll have my answer soon enough.

[Jamie French]

tldr: Nobody cares 'bout your thread, just stop hitting your dog.

Oh boys and girls, you're so silly. When I wrote that line, I almost deleted it in case is was misinterpreted, but I thought that you'd be smart enough to take it for what it was. Jest. I'm mean, who uses the word 'wrath' in a serious context unless you're a bible thumper, which I most certainly am not. Silly me for thinking that you'd 'get it'.

My dog NEVER gets berated, let alone beaten. He's curled up on the bed with me, content as could be, snoring with his nose on my thigh. Safe in the knowledge that his life is pretty awesome since being rescued from a life as fight bait. He has no idea what a raised hand could possibly mean, nor will he ever.

Over the years, I've placed many pets into loving homes, and get much satisfaction seeing a happy dog walking on the street, knowing that I was instrumental in getting the dog into its new home.

Is the intent of the post 'just ridiculous'? Well, in my many, many years of mongering, I can count on one hand the number of girls who actually know how to run their game as what it is - a business. Perhaps the guys don't care. Perhaps they enjoy wasting an evening of their time and a couple of benjamins on a girl who can't keep an appointment. Who can't wash her body. Who can't post real pictures. Who can't get repeat clients. Me? I like value for money. Not necessarily cheap providers. Just ones who are worth it.

[trish]

You're a mean one, Mr. Grinch.

[AshlynCreamher]

Poor dude, he just wants to have a voice

I'm not defending the who dog statement and I will agree he should had just left that little part out as it wouldn't be popular, especially here. One thing I can't understand is how quickly these little threads will switch gears "being attacked" before you know it we are all talking about something completely unrelated to the OP post.

He's simply giving advise to the CL Hooker on communication, after all this Hooker clearly wasted his time. who goes 10 emails before declaring your location is beyond me.