A story like this surfaces every few months.  One day, when I have the time, I  will go back and research the court documents to follow up on the OUTCOME of each case.  It makes the mainstream news when the suit is first made public, but somehow seems to disappear by the time a resolution surfaces.

Situations like this reflect the precise reason why most clubs  hire exotic dancers as  independent contractors instead of employees.  Notice, Mr Ireland decided to sue the CLUB not the entertainer.  Yet  to what extent is  the club responsible for an entertainer’s conduct?

I really do think  that one day soon, some schmuck like Mr. Ireland is going to win a silly lawsuit like this.  Stranger things have happened: remember the lady who sued McDonalds because she spilled hot coffee in her lap and the judge awarded several million dollars….and it is going to change the way club managers and owners hire and train their front line sales staff.

In retrospect, there was a better way this entertainer could have dealt with the situation.  Two wrongs don’t make a right.  As soon as Mr. Ireland physically assaulted her, she could have alerted security and had him escorted out of the building.  Also, why the club allowed Mr. Ireland to continue consuming alcohol at their establishment after he 1. assaulted their sales staff and 2. refused medical care is a mystery to me.

I mean really make?

It seems this is a question a lot of laid off women are googling, as I get several hits a day from search engines on this topic alone.

My answer: anywhere from -$100 to +$2000.  It all depends on your skill level.  In my career, I have walked out negative $27 once.  That was because I started to get a migraine about 30 minutes into my shift.  I did two or three dances, and then had to leave.  My best night EVER was roughly $6600 (3 hours @ $400/hr plus a $5k chip from Ceasars) in 2004.  I haven’t come close to that ever again.

If you are new to dancing, or have been thinking about trying it for the first time.  Here is an assortment of old blogs that address this topic.

How long until I become a SuperStripper?

Comparative Salary Statistics-of Stripping vs a Normal Job

My own personal salary statistics from 1999-2007 before/after DancerWealth

And this post for all the women who are wondering “Am I thin/pretty/busty enough to be a stripper?”

Strippers and Self-Image

Blast Off!

StripandGrowRich is at 100% functionality today. In addition to the DancerWealth, DancerWise and DancerVictory programs, we also have an affiliate and mentoring program in the works!

I know a lot of my readers and friends are veteran dancers who are awaiting our referral program.  The official StripandGrowRich Affilitate Program will launch next week, which will allow you to earn a 25% commission just for telling those new dancers at the club (who are always asking you for free advice) about us.  Stay tuned for details!

For all you newbies and relative newbies who have less than 3 years experience, we are developing a mentor program.  It will allow you to take the online DancerWealth course, and have additional one on one mentoring with Avalon, Donovan, Adam, or one of our StripandGrowRich Coaches.   Then once you have finished the program, you can become a certifed StripandGrowRich Coach and Affiliate and earn money mentoring and refering new students.

If you are just thinking about dancing, but not sure if you want to take the plunge…. be sure to check out our Free Video area.    Veterans….this is not for you, but you can still watch Dancer101.

Only ONE more day to save 10% on Dancerwealth 2.0 Coupon code: 05CA11BA

I am VERY pleased with the feedback from my BetaTesters!  It is so fulfilling to know that I’m helping!

From Luvbuniz in Las Vegas via www.stripperweb.com “I’ve bought the new Dancerwealth and it’s good. It’s not a rehash of the old course and much more sales based. I pretty much banked the first few days after watching the videos.”

From Vanessa in Australia:

And From Kristine in Las Vegas

I posed this question today on Twitter:

Is going to the strip club considered cheating in your relationship?

I had to add that last part.  There is no right or wrong answer to this question, because every relationship is based upon different mutually acceptable agreements.

I have customers ask me from time to time, “I don’t think I’m cheating on her by being here…do you?”

My response is always, “Whose opinion matters more to you, mine or your wife’s?”

In my marriage, me going to the strip club is not cheating.  I don’t go to the strip club with the intention of flirting with other men for attention or affection.  If my spouse goes to the strip club, has a few beers, and gets a few dances, I don’t consider that cheating either….but I do get peeved when the tab starts creeping above a certain dollar figure.

Nevertheless, even though it’s not “cheating”…I would be lying if I said that being a stripper didn’t have an effect on my marriage.  That is a pretty loose statement on purpose.  Lots of things can have an effect on relationships: having children, not having children, addiction, rehabilitation, accidents, illnesses, promotions, job losses, gambling, conflict management, abuse, etc.

I’d love to hear your thoughts….

Cue the music:

My evening started with the  guys from West Virginia at the bar.  I was sipping my Diet Coke when one of the middle aged white guys in a golf shirt stumbled over his own foot and plowed into the barstool next to me.  “I’ve been drinkin’ since noon…” he mumbles.  I have been actively working on my bar-hustle because  I usually  gravitate towards the guys sitting at a table before the guys sitting at the bar.  After a bit of chit-chat I begin to set up my test-close, “The only problem with hanging out here at the bar is that you don’t have a lap!”  The test close is NOT asking directly for a dance, but rather leading the conversation in that direction to gauge how ready he  is to be closed.  West Virginia was ready, he basically sold himself  “Yeah, I need a lap for you to give me a lapdance.  Lets go over there.”

During the first wave of the rush, Cami and I did a double dance  for an Amish kid from Pennsylvania.  He totally played it up “We don’t have nothin like this out on the farm!”  So in turn I had to ask,  “So did you ride your horse and buggy all the way out here to Arizona?”

It must still be REALLY cold in Canada.  I think every other table was from Saskatchewan or Ontario.  There was also a large group of about twenty five German pilots.  I was pleasantly surprised since tourist season is winding down here in the desert as the temperatures begin to approach the mid-90s.  Locals were in attendance as well, I gave my new favorite godaddy.com rep a few dances…great contact when you are launching an online business

Party crowd, high energy, cat calls, and lots of singles flowing through the air.  I knew what DJ Billy was going to play for my Power Hour Stage Set before the first chord of the Beastie Boys pumped through the speakers.  It’s nights like this that I will always remember fondly, and commemorate in this blog.

At the end of the night, the sound of cash dominated the locker room.  You know…that brisk sound of paper-on-paper as it is being counted.  Love that sound.

Jobless To Topless
Shana Franklin,
The 33News April 22, 2009

Adult entertainment is a business that has long been considered nearly recession-proof. And today in Dallas, there was more proof in the pole. Hundreds attended a job fair called Jobless to Topless. Applicant David Ward says, “Definitely more of a bonus than a negative.” It’s was the first annual event by Burch Management, which is looking to fill about 200 jobs in its 9 gentlemen’s clubs throughout North Texas. Burch V.P. Steve Craft says, “We do a lot of advertising we do a lot for the community and I think you’re really starting to see that. And people are getting more comfortable coming out.” The turnout ranged from college students to those in investment banking. Men and women applying not just for entertainer openings, but chefs, bartenders, hair, makeup and nail techs and clerical staff. Applicant Jessica Waggoner says, “I need some experience and administrativApril 22, 2009 Adult entertainment is a business that has long been considered nearly recession-proof.

And today in Dallas, there was more proof in the pole. Hundreds attended a job fair called Jobless to Topless. Applicant David Ward says, “Definitely more of a bonus than a negative.” It’s was the first annual event by Burch Management, which is looking to fill about 200 jobs in its 9 gentlemen’s clubs throughout North Texas. Burch V.P. Steve Craft says, “We do a lot of advertising we do a lot for the community and I think you’re really starting to see that. And people are getting more comfortable coming out.” The turnout ranged from college students to those in investment banking. Men and women applying not just for entertainer openings, but chefs, bartenders, hair, makeup and nail techs and clerical staff.

Applicant Jessica Waggoner says, “I need some experience and administrative and clerical work to help further my education while I’m in school, and to open my own business.” Some, like Tasha Ross, have worked in the business before. She was offered a dancing job on the spot. She says, “With me going to school and all, I think it’s a good opportunity because I get out at like 4:30, and I could come here and work and then go home.” Bartender and hostess Quintessa Chavez thinks people would be surprised to know how normal it is. Quintessa Chavez says, “The employees are more normal than people think, the customers are more normal than you think.” No one we talked to had any hesitation with the industry, saying in these economic times, a job is a job. Cody Sharp says, “It doesn’t really faze me at all.” Apparently a lot of people felt the same way. Jobless to Topless got about 300 applicants today, and more could be coming in.e and clerical work to help further my education while I’m in school, and to open my own business.”

Some, like Tasha Ross, have worked in the business before. She was offered a dancing job on the spot. She says, “With me going to school and all, I think it’s a good opportunity because I get out at like 4:30, and I could come here and work and then go home.” Bartender and hostess Quintessa Chavez thinks people would be surprised to know how normal it is. Quintessa Chavez says, “The employees are more normal than people think, the customers are more normal than you think.” No one we talked to had any hesitation with the industry, saying in these economic times, a job is a job. Cody Sharp says, “It doesn’t really faze me at all.” Apparently a lot of people felt the same way. Jobless to Topless got about 300 applicants today, and more could be coming in.

Over the past few months, people have said to me “Why are you doing this website if you make so much money dancing.”   In all fairness I feel  it is a valid question.

I have a few answers:

1. Stripping has a shelf life.  This year will mark a decade for me.  I  made some fabulous SuperStripperFriends,  great money,  and  memories to last my lifetime.  But I know that I cannot do this forever.

2. There are lots of different exit strategies from dancing.  Some involve going to school, getting a degree, and starting a new career.  If you are not scholarly, this exit strategy may not work for you, but that doesn’t mean that you have to settle.

3. My exit strategy is to create streams of passive income that will replace dancing income.  It does not require years of collegiate study.  There is no discrimination or glass ceiling.  Anyone can do it regardless of age, race, gender, or sexual orientation.

4.  I want to give back to the community that has empowered me.  I am an educator at heart, and  I want to teach my exit strategy for this business to those who are interested.  I hope to become a  beacon to show you how to make income outside of the club doing the things that you love.

I left my comments on the article’s webpage…I wonder if the author will approve them.