When the hundreds of dollars, euros, pounds come rolling in with every
escort encounter, it’s easy to forget that escorting is not a get-rich-quick
scheme. The initial excitement of getting envelopes filled with hundreds of
dollars is enough to make anyone a little excited, but you have to remember
that being a provider incurs certain expenses that always have a tendency to
add up swiftly.
As an escort, whether independent or working for an agency, you have to
calculate your weekly or monthly costs of business, and by that we don’t mean
your living expenses – just literally the investment you make in order to offer
the best services. Just think about it: lingerie, toys, transportation to
outcall locations, rent for your incall location etc. The list goes on, and we’re
here to outline the top 5 escort business expenses for you.
1. Advertising. Using social
media and free escort directories is a great way to expand your clientele, but
investing in advertising can bring you a much bigger increase. Try some paid
directories for a month or two and see if those have more to offer. Find the
adult magazines in your area as well, and take out an ad. You also have to take
into consideration the cost of photo and video sessions.
2. Website. If you’re working
at an agency, you probably don’t need a website necessarily, but it never hurts
to have one, especially if your agency allows you to see clients that you find
yourself. With Escortbook, you can have your very own website completely free
of charge, but a premium account will get you several perks, such as the
possibility of sending newsletters to your clients, thus reminding them how
incredible your services are and that it’s high-time they booked you again.
3. Transportation. Whether it’s to the hotel downtown or the nearby
suburb or two towns away, you have to prepare a transportation budget, and make
sure that when it is exceeded by a big trip, you ask your clients for a little
extra for your effort. After all, it’s not just the cost of your transportation
you have to take into account, but the cost of your time getting there as well.
4. The bare necessities: clothing, toys, healthcare. It’s pretty obvious that lingerie shopping will be a big part of your job, as well as purchasing toys and props, but most escorts forget to take healthcare into consideration as well. Tests can cost quite a lot of money, especially if you get them done every 3 months, which you should, by the way. Take good care of your health and get check-ups regularly!
5. Incall location. Many
escorts receive clients at their own apartments, which makes sense for those
companions not currently earning enough to rent two places, but it’s sometimes
easy to forget that you’re also renting your place of business and not just a
place where you live. At least a part of your rent (the room where you
entertain clients) should spring from your incall budget. This budget can get
very big because it should not only include rent money, but also cash for the
utility bill, washroom repairs and new furniture and bed linen.
