The reverse of drewcareypnw's thread here (tuscl.net), this is what I'd tell a dancer trying to make money. All this is slanted towards my usual environment, i.e. low to mid range, high mileage clubs, occasional extras but no OTC, and keeping my personal life separate from the club.
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Think of yourself as an entrepreneur. You will eat what you kill, and only what you kill. If you want a steady, meager wage, become a receptionist. If you want to hustle, and be sexy and charming, be a dancer.
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Credit to @rickdugan, you are not selling tits and ass, you are selling entertainment and sex appeal. I would add fantasy. 10 looks and 6 charm gets you one-off business, 6 looks and 10 charm gets loyal paying clientele.
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Be pleasant. That doesn't mean be a pushover or let men take advantage of you, but don't be a bitch. If you don't like men or unfiltered straight male sexuality, find a new line of work. Learn how to deal with minor infractions (like being asked on a date or your real name) with class.
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Stripping is transgressive. Your customers will speak truths they can't speak elsewhere: what kind of women they are attracted to, what desires their wife can't/won't fulfill, how they wish women would see them. It's a change from the world of workplace HR regulations. A smart dancer can get rich indulging the forbidden.
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We know this is work for you, but it's obvious and un-sexy if you see us as a wallet with legs. Outside the club, it's like a man that sees you only as a trifecta of warm holes.
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Men are customers, but feelings can come into play both ways. Know how to deal with this and develop a thicker skin.
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Hell, develop a thick skin in general. If a guy doesn't want a dance, don't take it personally, any more than you'd reject a civvie approach that didn't interest you. Move on to the next guy.
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Men like variety. You might not be his preferred taste that day, but just what he wants next visit.
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Find a look and move set that fits you. If you landed a dancing gig, someone thinks you can make the club money.
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Be social. You can't make money staying in the dressing room, or with your nose in your phone. Linger alone in the bar area. Approach and sit down with guys. Don't just say "hi, want a dance?" And if a guy says no, cut bait and move on.
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No one is under any obligation to tip you, and you are under no obligation to spend time with them. Learn how to spot the generous gentleman, and it isn't always the best-dressed man in the club.
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You won't make your daily keep on stage dances. The stage is a way for you to advertise your private dance/VIP skills.
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You aren't entitled to anything beyond posted or pre-agreed fees. Nagging or scheming afterwards alienates customers. And yes, reputations spread.
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Beyond posted fees, everything is negotiable, especially if you do extras. Don't get insulted when we negotiate too.
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Know your boundaries, and when in doubt, speak them. It's easier to do so before a dance than during. If yours are at substantial variance to the rest of the club (e.g. a non-extras girl in an extras club or vice versa), consider switching clubs.
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Your body produces odors just like a man's, and you're the one getting a stage workout. Wash off the sweat and re-perfume after you exert yourself.
I ought to expand this into an article.
Dancers, I especially welcome your input.

