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MsSaskia -> RE: An odd question about pro-domming... (8/22/2008 5:12:48 PM)
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Advice from a pro:
1 - Yes, you can wear clothing to camouflage your skin flaws, but you could also visit a dermatologist and get it taken care of. Diet changes may also help. When I eat dairy products, my face breaks out. You may have an allergy to any number of things. Infrequent laundering of sheets can make some people break out on their backs.
2 - Don't charge less because of your age: charge according to what your market will bear, your skill level and the quality of your space and equipment. $200 for one hour is standard across the country.
3 - Consult an attorney who specializes in criminal law to find out what the state and city laws are for where you live. There are a few states where bondage and S&M activities are considered prostitution, but not that many. You may consider visiting an escort board, getting to know some escorts, and asking them for a referral for a lawyer. The lawyer will be familiar with not only the letter of the law, but also how your local law enforcement handles sex workers who aren't exchanging sex for money.
4 - Another advantage of getting to know escorts (or other pro dommes) in your area is that there's a network set up to protect each other from stalkers, no-show artists and other bad clients. When you're fresh meat, the game players come out of the woodwork. Protect yourself as best you can with networking, but be prepared to have 90% of your time wasted during your first year as an indie. If there are already pro dommes in your area, there's a chance they will not share info on bad clients with you because if you get tired of dealing with buttmunches, there's a good chance you'll drop out and no longer be competition. Depends on the climate where you live.
5 - Consult an accountant about how to set up the right kind of corporation and how to pay taxes on your small business. If you go off the grid and don't have income on paper, it's going to be difficult for you to establish or maintain credit, apply for loans and any number of things. If you end up in court and have no income on paper and nothing showing that you exist in the system, that will not work well in your favor.
6 - Do more research. Lifestyle boards like this one are good places to set yourself up for people to insult you on the basis of what you do for a living. Not everyone is prejudiced, but you can see on this one thread that it isn't entirely friendly, either. Go to www.Maxfisch.com if you'd like to learn about the industry from people who are active in it.
7 - No seven. Just ... best of luck!
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