I came across an interesting article yesterday from the Atlanta Journal-Constitution entitled Hard Times push more Women to Stripping.  Although we have been seeing this type of article surface every few weeks as unemployment climbs and the recession drags on; one thing that stood out to me in this article was this quote:

“Those who do wind up working in the business soon learn that even nude dancers have to work harder these days, as patrons spend less and don’t return as often. The cyber-savvy dancers have turned to social media to hold customers’ interest.  And for good reason. Even in this tough economy, a dancer can clear about $50,000 a year, and that beats working in a dentist’s office or selling homes right now.”  Read more... (194 words, estimated 47 secs reading time)

I was visiting a Scottsdale topless bar this week with my business partner and one of my students from SuperStripper Bootcamp.

As a dancer, I understand how uncomfortable it can be to approach female customers.  In the distant past it was uncommon to see a female patron at a gentlemen’s club.  Then about 10 years ago, mainstream media outlets suggest that couples should frequent strip clubs as a way to spice up their sex life.  As a result, Saturday night became known as  “Couples Night.” Mastering how to sell to couples is one topic that we cover in DancerWealth.  If you aren’t a member you can see a sneak preview of that lesson on our YouTube Channel.  Read more... (488 words, estimated 1:57 mins reading time)

Well, I wasn’t extremely impressed with the way “the stripper” was worked into the script.  Although they got points for having Susan side with “the stripper” after she was fired from the private school after one of  the rich dads recognized her; their overall portrayal of the industry as something that she needs to “get away from” in order to have a fulfilling life was disheartening.  In some of the spoilers I read that “the stripper” character was educated with a master’s degree, not the sweet, genuine, and clueless airhead from last night’s episode.

Oh well, movement in the right direction nonetheless!

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