Customer age demographics changing.
8TM
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The conventional wisdom here is millennials don’t go to strip clubs much and don’t spend money when they do.
But when I think about it, I really don’t see many old guys in clubs anymore like I used to. I don’t know if covid was a main factor, but it seems like something changed.
In my experience, the “regulars” look like middle aged 40 somethings, then you’ve got a lot of 20 somethings who come in groups.
So has there really been a turnover in the generations? Probably need the dancers here to give an accurate take.
But when I think about it, I really don’t see many old guys in clubs anymore like I used to. I don’t know if covid was a main factor, but it seems like something changed.
In my experience, the “regulars” look like middle aged 40 somethings, then you’ve got a lot of 20 somethings who come in groups.
So has there really been a turnover in the generations? Probably need the dancers here to give an accurate take.
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The demographics of the older customer is more white while younger customers are more nonwhite. This reflects the country as a whole. Clubs have become less appealing to the old white guy customer. The blocking of new clubs by city governments have left many clubs in declining inner city neighborhoods. Many older customers move further and further out of cities to escape crime and social dysfunction and don't want to make long drives to these inner city clubs. In addition to the surrounding neighborhoods being less safe, the clubs themselves are less safe. I now get checked for weapons and have my ID scanned at many more clubs than in the past.
In addition to the crime and travel issues, the atmosphere of the clubs has changed in a direction old guys don't like. There is a snowball effect where fewer old customers in a club make the ones still there feel out of place so they stop going too. With more younger nonwhite customers, clubs play more hip hop to appeal to that group. This is a type of music many older customers don't like. Older guys have more money so as they leave the quality of the dancers decline. The type of dancers who do well with and are willing to tolerate older customers decrease in numbers since they can't make as much money when the type of customer they do well with is decreasing in numbers. As these girls decrease, older guys then face more girls who don't like them or don't know how to appeal to them when they show up, which causes them to show up even less.
Weekends/Night= Young Partiers on a budget
If memory serves, there are about 1,000 strip clubs reviewed on TUSCL. So, there are 20,000 millionaires and one billionaire for every club in America.
Pretending old men are all wealthy while talking about ripping off hookers is moronic...
You need to take a logics class. My claim is that “many of the wealthy are old”. That is a very different statement from “old men are all wealthy”.
Also, I don’t contend that clubs are “filled with millionaires.” But, I do contend that there are enough old millionaires around that they are among the people going to strip clubs. And, the customers most likely to spend freely.
Like everyone else here, my view is limited. Trying to make national predictions based on what's going on at the regional clubs you visit will be flawed. The guys who travel more might have a better idea, but even that's limited.
We can speculate and use logic, but the truth could be quite different.
I would be curious to know if older men began to curtail their club visits as a result of the pandemic.
As far as millionaires going to strip clubs, that would be very interesting data. But, it’s close to impossible to get the data.
I’m sure the spending habits of millionaires in strip clubs would also be an interesting data set. They might be the biggest sharks out there, bargaining for the lowest prices possible - or they could be making it rain?
When I think about going to club I feel risk of Covid jitters. A couple of friends fully vaxed have contracted Covid. A friend 77 passed recently who refused vax and even treatment when he contracted it. Covid is no joke and those who bs otherwise are fools.
Sure do wish I had the pleasure of meeting all these millionaires everyone's talking about though! 🤑
I prefer seeing a few reliable dancers rather than sorting through a new group of fatties and hustlers each time I visit. I suspect a lot of middle age and older customers have the same preference. We don’t have the patience to put up with stripper shit.
I spend consistently and fairly if the service is good. I don’t throw money around at just the sight of every pair of titties. That’s one way to stay financially comfortable.
Their customers tend to be older, though not necessarily old. Many of the dancers have an established group of customers and can make money efficiently by focusing on regulars.
To be successful over the long term, I think it’s important for a dancer to remain in physically fit, avoid excessive alcohol and drugs, and to have a good rapport.
As a dancer moves out of her 20’s, she may not appeal to the customers looking for the younger (likely more naïve) dancers, but she may be able to carry a conversation much better. Depending on the age of her regulars, the age gap may narrow a bit, so it might be easier to chat.
Agree. I try to make sure that I treat my faves in a polite and friendly manner while always spending a reasonable amount every time. I’d like to think that my faves spot me and immediately think “ there’s someone who will treat me well while I make good money”. In return, I get prompt and enjoyable service.
Though, if you were to survey every dancer in the club, most would claim I never spend money (…..on them).
The best and brightest of these are the ones my org will be recruiting.
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