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.
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.
Apply in person. It's 95% looks. The other 5% is mostly a high tolerance for skeezy guys
See previous answers to the same question. Short answer....by hook or by crook. I recommend social media now a'days.
Hotel Employee
Can you give guests room upgrades at your sole discretion?
Sr. Software Engineer
Are those $12,000 "learn to program" bootcamps a rip-off?
Chef
Is it true that the "specials" are usually the stuff that's been sitting around awhile?
Usually she's called the VIP hostess (when she's not being called the c-word)
See previous answers to this question. Short answer - start meeting as many girls as possible.
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.
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