A house dancer is typically what you think of when you hear the word “stripper.”   House dancers are the bread and butter of the strip club industry: no club could survive without them!  House dancers are independent contractors who pay the club a house (sometimes also called stage) fee.  People who are not familiar with the industry are sometimes shocked to hear that the dancers have to PAY to work, rather than GET paid to take their clothes off.  However, this business arrangement is no different than a hairstylist renting a chair from an upscale salon, or a business owner renting office space.  In this case, the house dancer is renting the stage, chairs, and VIP lounge space in order to conduct her performances.   She is responsible for collecting her money from the customers and filing the appropriate tax return.  Read more... (524 words, estimated 2:06 mins reading time)

Should you dance by Savannah or Sarah? Vixen or Vickie?  Diamond or Diana?

Your stage name is how you will introduce yourself to your potential customers, so you want to be sure that it helps you build trust and close a sale.  Careful name selection can also cut down on the “So what’s your REAL name” pestering that some analytical Greens seem to find amusing.

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Are you Charging What you Should Be?

Are you still able to charge the same hourly VIP rate that you were using in 2007? Do you work at a club that has LOWERED dance and champagne room prices?  If so, you could be selling yourself short and missing out on hard-earned profits!  The problem is that once you set your price, that’s where it stays until you work up the courage to negotiate a higher rate.

It’s important that you review your rates annually to be sure you’re in line with the industry standard and the value you provide.  Read more... (969 words, 1 image, estimated 3:53 mins reading time)