Nightclub Promoter

Nightclub Promoter

Xander

Hollywood, CA

Male, 32

I promoted at several of Hollywood’s hottest clubs during a period of unemployment, mainly to see what all of the fuss was about. While it was fun and definitely had its perks, it also confirmed quite a few of the suspicions and stereotypes I’d previously held about how the industry works.

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Last Answer on March 11, 2016

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What should I pay my bottle service host? Percentage of sales or percentage of tips? Out of office hours (answering emails, etc).

Asked by Jimmy about 11 years ago

Bottle girls usually get 20% of the bottle plus tips. 

 

Hello , Im 18 and would like to be a club promoter any ideas in how to begin ? What to do ?

Asked by MelissaRusse over 11 years ago

See previous answers to this question. Short answer - start meeting as many girls as possible.

How much is a good percentage to make at bar if I am booking an event there?

Asked by Kevin over 11 years ago

If it's a one-off event, you probably won't get a percentage of the bar. If you do, you won't have any negotiating power so take what you can get. As a promoter you are paid in easy lays.

Is being a promoter a good living? like raising a family and then retiring as a promotor..? I want to become a promotor in the Miami area Thanks

Asked by Gary over 11 years ago

You can make a decent living as a promoter but you absolutely can't raise a family. Bottle service and bottle feeding don't mix. While the money at the higher levels are adaquate, the lifestyle isn't. Good luck explaining to the mother of your newborn (who still carries the baby weight around) that you can't change diapers, you've gotta hit the club to pour Grey Goose down skank's throats until 4am.

And retirement? You'd drop dead first.

 

How did you build connections in the nightlife when you first started out?

Asked by Tony over 11 years ago

See previous answers to the same question. Short answer....by hook or by crook. I recommend social media now a'days. 

How do promoters know so many people/get so many phone numbers?

Asked by Hollywood girl over 10 years ago

The short answer is they hustle.

Mostly facebook and other social media now (instagram is big). If you project the right image and are fun and attractive, clients especially women, show up. The more people you know, the more will seek you out and your job becomes easier. It's a network effect.

What is the title of the person who handles bottle service? Is it just a waitress that arranges it or a concierge?

Asked by Addiktive almost 11 years ago

Usually she's called the VIP hostess (when she's not being called the c-word)