Need Advice on Meeting with Studios – What Should New Models Watch Out For?

[OnlyDrawer]

Hi everyone,


A little while ago, I started a topic about becoming a model and possibly creating a studio. Since then, I’ve been contacted by two studios in St. Petersburg that invited me to come in for a meeting.


As someone who’s still new to this world, I’d really appreciate some advice from experienced models:

• What should I look out for when meeting or signing with a studio?
• Are there any red flags or things I should ask before agreeing to anything?
• How can I tell if a studio is friendly and respectful toward models?
• What should the commission rates be?

I just want to make sure I’m making smart, safe decisions and not rushing into the wrong kind of deal.


If any experienced models here could share their personal experiences or recommendations, that would really help me a lot.


Thank you so much in advance!

 

[KingMarti]

Hi everyone,


A little while ago, I started a topic about becoming a model and possibly creating a studio. Since then, I’ve been contacted by two studios in St. Petersburg that invited me to come in for a meeting.


As someone who’s still new to this world, I’d really appreciate some advice from experienced models:

• What should I look out for when meeting or signing with a studio?
• Are there any red flags or things I should ask before agreeing to anything?
• How can I tell if a studio is friendly and respectful toward models?
• What should the commission rates be?

I just want to make sure I’m making smart, safe decisions and not rushing into the wrong kind of deal.


If any experienced models here could share their personal experiences or recommendations, that would really help me a lot.


Thank you so much in advance!

Contracts. No contract dont work there and do actually read the contract.
as for commission rates it entirely depends on what they offer in exchange for the commission they want to take and then it's up to you to decide if what they are providing is worth the commission they want to take.

 

[OnlyDrawer]

Hey everyone,
I’ll be meeting with a few studios at the end of November, but before that I’d like to test myself at home and get some experience in front of the camera.
I’m a male model and I plan to start more seriously on Stripchat or Chaturbate later on — with better equipment and a solid schedule — but right now I don’t have the setup or time for regular streaming.


For now, I just want to open a test stream and get used to the basics.
Which site would you recommend for a quick verification process and an easy way to go live just to practice and see how I feel on camera?


Thanks in advance for any suggestions!

 

[Vixxen81]

Hey everyone,
I’ll be meeting with a few studios at the end of November, but before that I’d like to test myself at home and get some experience in front of the camera.
I’m a male model and I plan to start more seriously on Stripchat or Chaturbate later on — with better equipment and a solid schedule — but right now I don’t have the setup or time for regular streaming.


For now, I just want to open a test stream and get used to the basics.
Which site would you recommend for a quick verification process and an easy way to go live just to practice and see how I feel on camera?


Thanks in advance for any suggestions!

Why do you want to give someone half of your earnings?

If you can set up at home now, you don't need a studio.

Stripchat seems easier to navigate in terms of set up. Chaturbate is very much DIY with no field prompts outside of basic bio stuff. CB autopopulates your location so make sure to change that first. But there are a lot of us here who can help once you get started.

Also consider using my affiliate link in my signature here to create your account.

 

[cbhours]

For now, I just want to open a test stream and get used to the basics.
Which site would you recommend for a quick verification process and an easy way to go live just to practice and see how I feel on camera?

So you want a site similar to chaturbate / stripchat but that no one takes seriously just for practice?

Camsoda or Cam4

 

[Vixxen81]

So you want a site similar to chaturbate / stripchat but that no one takes seriously just for practice?

Camsoda or Cam4

Camsoda is soooooo hardcore though. I do not recommend cutting your teeth there. I had to go there when I was banned (SC wasn't a thing yet) and as a veteran model at that point I was absolutely floored by the aggressiveness of viewers.

Cam4 is just dead. No one goes there.

 

[cbhours]

Camsoda is soooooo hardcore though. I do not recommend cutting your teeth there.

It's terrible all around, wouldn't use it for anything but testing.

 

[Vixxen81]

It's terrible all around, wouldn't use it for anything but testing.

You don't think reading the chat would be traumatizing to a newbie? Cause I do.

OP, go sit in a Camsoda room for 15 minutes before creating an account there.

 

[OnlyDrawer]

Why do you want to give someone half of your earnings?

If you can set up at home now, you don't need a studio.

Stripchat seems easier to navigate in terms of set up. Chaturbate is very much DIY with no field prompts outside of basic bio stuff. CB autopopulates your location so make sure to change that first. But there are a lot of us here who can help once you get started.

Also consider using my affiliate link in my signature here to create your account.

Actually you are right, but as I said in previous topics, my goal is to set up my own studio rather than being a model haha. Like home studios, 3+1, 3 rooms, living room, shared space, 3 shifts of 6 hours a day. I think I can handle the financial infrastructure for this (rent, equipment, decoration). But for the part of convincing models and paying salaries, working in a studio and doing the work in the kitchen seemed like the most logical option.

So you want a site similar to chaturbate / stripchat but that no one takes seriously just for practice?

Camsoda or Cam4

Yes, can say that , I just want to try and practice since I don't have the opportunity to broadcast regularly right now.
And finally, I created a tip menu for stripchat. What are the payment rates on these sites? Can I use the same menu or should I increase/decrease the prices?

 

[rockin_rod]

Actually you are right, but as I said in previous topics, my goal is to set up my own studio rather than being a model haha. Like home studios, 3+1, 3 rooms, living room, shared space, 3 shifts of 6 hours a day. I think I can handle the financial infrastructure for this (rent, equipment, decoration). But for the part of convincing models and paying salaries, working in a studio and doing the work in the kitchen seemed like the most logical option.

I know you were offered the same advice in those previous threads by very experienced models, but the best way to figure out how to be successful in any industry is to have practical and hands-on experience of working in that same industry and role. In other words, put the hard effort in to be a model before you try and run a business employing models.
IDK, you seem intent on jumping in with both feet based on a cosy idea of what a studio looks like. It's not pillow fights and shared cooking with cheeky girls wearing underwear and cute pyjamas.

 

[OnlyDrawer]

I know you were offered the same advice in those previous threads by very experienced models, but the best way to figure out how to be successful in any industry is to have practical and hands-on experience of working in that same industry and role. In other words, put the hard effort in to be a model before you try and run a business employing models.
IDK, you seem intent on jumping in with both feet based on a cosy idea of what a studio looks like. It's not pillow fights and shared cooking with cheeky girls wearing underwear and cute pyjamas.

Yes, that's why I want to be a model, to gain experience and learn the kitchen ))

 

[rockin_rod]

Yes, that's why I want to be a model, to gain experience and learn the kitchen ))

OK, found it confusing then when you wrote "my goal is to set up my own studio rather than being a model".
So setting up the studio is a long-term goal, meantime you plan to work as a model, is that correct?

 

[OnlyDrawer]

OK, found it confusing then when you wrote "my goal is to set up my own studio rather than being a model".
So setting up the studio is a long-term goal, meantime you plan to work as a model, is that correct?

Yes haha I'm 80% sure that I want to be a part of this industry but I want to see if I can make money as a model and experience the studio life before investing serious money in this business.And before I start working in the studio, I will start broadcasting on Cam4 and Camso as soon as possible as a preliminary trial, but is the pricing similar to Stripchat? Can I use the same tip menu or do I need to increase/decrease the price?