How do I know what is a reputable agency in my area? I’m interested in being a high-end courtesan.
It’s always been difficult to know which agencies are reputable & which aren’t unless one talks to other pros who have worked for them, and that’s just as true now as it ever was. However, agencies are no longer king as they were for decades; I advise ladies who are starting out now to go independent. But whether you work for an agency or for yourself, you probably can’t start out at the “high end” nowadays; most men simply won’t pay that much for someone with no reputation. What you need to do is to create an escort site for yourself (or pay for it to be done for you) with the best professional pictures you can afford, then look at the other escort ads in your area and try to objectively consider what you should charge in relation to them (HINT: it shouldn’t be more, and a hair less might help you to break into the market). Lest that offend your pride, consider that since I’ve recently entered a new market, I can’t charge any more than most of the other ladies here despite my reputation (and I actually charge less than some). As you develop a good name, you can slowly raise your rates and judge how it affects your business; most ladies (myself included) keep regulars at the same rate even when we raise it for new guys. Eventually you’ll find the price point that works best for you. But before you even start, I’d suggest you read my other mentoring columns; there are a number of things you don’t seem to be considering (such as screening), and those may help you decide if this is really the profession for you.
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I’d argue that it is possible to start out doing high end sex work (high end, not high priced) right from the get go, provided that one actually knows what one is doing and is willing to put in the absolutely insane amount of work involved. I launched a new persona about three months ago and haven’t seen anyone for less than three hours. At that point, what ‘most men’ want is moot, they’re never going to shell out the premium for a longer, more intimate service, so you can safely throw the ‘reputation’ point out the window and instead focus on discretion.
discretion is not a high end attribute. Discretion should be an attribute applicable at all levels.
Women just starting might not know what constitutes ‘high end’ service. Especially if all their knowledge comes from movies and TV.