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?

 

[stormythunder]

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?

All those sites pay .05 cents per token

 

[Dan Epstein]

The studios echo system is harsh. There are are usually 1-3 big studios with franchises, and a few small ones. Legal studios I mean, not every bandit with a rented apartment and a few 3 point lighting fixtures and Wi Fi.
The big studios will usually have an agreement with a website, with the big red (Jasmin) trying to gain exclusivity. It’s not a blue ocean in Europe, Colombia, and Russia makes no exception. Tread carefully prior to trying to break into the market.
Just my two cents.

 

[OnlyDrawer]

Tüm bu siteler token başına 05 sent ödüyor

So can I use the same menu on all sites because although the model payments are the same, the prices the audience receives are different)?

 

[OnlyDrawer]

The studios echo system is harsh. There are are usually 1-3 big studios with franchises, and a few small ones. Legal studios I mean, not every bandit with a rented apartment and a few 3 point lighting fixtures and Wi Fi.
The big studios will usually have an agreement with a website, with the big red (Jasmin) trying to gain exclusivity. It’s not a blue ocean in Europe, Colombia, and Russia makes no exception. Tread carefully prior to trying to break into the market.
Just my two cents.

You are right when you say that, but there were bandits in those big studios 10 years ago.I don't have the experience or budget to make a deal with big studios, so I want to go on a 3-room pirate ship that won't put too much financial strain on me even if I lose . If you have any advice on this, I'd love to hear it, thank you))

 

[MuseWaltrude]

I have been in the industry for 23 years and can't recall a single "3-room pirate ship" as you call it, survive. None.

The only studios that are profitable for both owners and models, are run by people who have first-hand knowledge of the industry. People who take it seriously and understand that this is hard work.

Not only that, but finding a few models willing to take an absolute risk by choosing to work for someone who, let's be honest, knows very little about the industry, and sitting them in front of a screen, is a guaranteed recipe for failure.

Will you hire trainers? The best trainers are experienced models who know all the little quirks and behind-the-scenes tricks for success which apply to each site you collaborate with. Why would someone with that kind of experience choose to work for you, in a 3-room apartment? (They used to be a thing in 2005)

What about the legal aspect of your business? What type of contracts are you going to offer models? What about taxes? Will you have an accountant filing them for your models? Will they do their taxes themselves based on the contracts you sign?

 

[OnlyDrawer]

I have been in the industry for 23 years and can't recall a single "3-room pirate ship" as you call it, survive. None.

The only studios that are profitable for both owners and models, are run by people who have first-hand knowledge of the industry. People who take it seriously and understand that this is hard work.

Not only that, but finding a few models willing to take an absolute risk by choosing to work for someone who, let's be honest, knows very little about the industry, and sitting them in front of a screen, is a guaranteed recipe for failure.

Will you hire trainers? The best trainers are experienced models who know all the little quirks and behind-the-scenes tricks for success which apply to each site you collaborate with. Why would someone with that kind of experience choose to work for you, in a 3-room apartment? (They used to be a thing in 2005)

What about the legal aspect of your business? What type of contracts are you going to offer models? What about taxes? Will you have an accountant filing them for your models? Will they do their taxes themselves based on the contracts you sign?

I agree with what you said, but I don't think I will have any problems with salary payments on the legal side. I am currently involved in e-commerce and I have companies established in more than one country for this purpose, and during the management of these works, we often work with freelancers from sites like Fiverr and Upwork. If the models want, I can legally pay them as a freelancer, and as far as I know, most of the models prefer to be paid in crypto, which is illegal.

On the other hand, I agree with what you said. A three-room place is not enough for a big and serious business, and I am aware that I do not have the experience to manage a large studio. That is why I want to gain experience as a model, to see the inside of the business and to make friends. I am aware that this business needs to be managed seriously and professionally, so of course I want to work with professionals as much as possible when setting up a studio.

I think the main point here is networking. That was the reason I joined here in the beginning. 23 years of experience is really incredible haha, especially considering I'm only 20 years old.

I've recently come across people renting studio broadcast equipment and rooms to independent broadcasters on an hourly or daily basis. Would you recommend something like this for a start?

 

[Dan Epstein]

In that case, why don’t you go sign up as a mode in one of the big and established studios? Work your way up, in the belly of the beast first.

 

[Maxi]

so I want to go on a 3-room pirate ship that won't put too much financial strain on me even if I lose .

What about the models you take on if you lose?

ETA: that’s probably normal studio mentality.

 

[Marceline]

I've recently come across people renting studio broadcast equipment and rooms to independent broadcasters on an hourly or daily basis. Would you recommend something like this for a start?

Honestly, you’re not going to have anyone here recommending you start your own studio or anything similar to it at all.

You’re 20. As of right now, you have no experience in the adult industry. You’re trying to jump into it during a time where everybody and their mama is trying to make a buck off sex workers while there’s been an alarming amount of changes to the industry due to the political climate surrounding sex work. I’m going to assume since you mentioned St Petersburg that you’d want to open a studio in Russia. Camming is illegal in Russia and you will constantly have to worry about being raided by the police.

 

[AmberCutie]

You’re 20.

holy heck, how did I miss that detail?

Yeah... way too young and inexperienced with even life in general to do this.

 

[OnlyDrawer]

ne here recommending you start your own studio or anything similar to it at all.

You’re 20. As of right now, you have no experience in the adult industry. You’re trying to jump into it during a time where everybody and their mama is trying to make a buck off sex workers while there’s been an alarming amount of changes to the industry due to the political climate surrounding sex work. I’m going to assume since you mentioned St Petersburg that you’d want to open a studio in Russia. Camming is illegal in Russia and you will constantly have to worry about being raided by the police.

Yes, everyone says the same thing, but you're all in the same industry, so why do you do it? If it's that risky, you don't switch to another job. I don't understand what you're saying. Even though it's a legally risky and profitable business, the probability of success is low. But what strikes me as odd is that those who insist on entering this sector are always experienced people in the sector, while the new models are always encouraging, the experienced ones act intimidatingly.Please do not misunderstand what I said but there is a problem at some point haha

 

[Maxi]

Yes, everyone says the same thing, but you're all in the same industry, so why do you do it? If it's that risky, you don't switch to another job. I don't understand what you're saying. Even though it's a legally risky and profitable business, the probability of success is low. But what strikes me as odd is that those who insist on entering this sector are always experienced people in the sector, while the new models are always encouraging, the experienced ones act intimidatingly.Please do not misunderstand what I said but there is a problem at some point haha

Unfortunately that doesn’t make a lot of sense.

 

[OnlyDrawer]

What about the models you take on if you lose?

ETA: that’s probably normal studio mentality.

If I am missing something, it is because of the model or my wrong choice of model, but I cannot abandon someone who works hard for this job. I would never abandon someone who trusts me and works for me. I pay their salaries until the last penny. From another perspective, if the models win, I win by commission. There are some things you are right about, but my purpose in opening this topic is to see my shortcomings and make a more organized plan accordingly))

 

[OnlyDrawer]

In that case, why don’t you go sign up as a mode in one of the big and established studios? Work your way up, in the belly of the beast first.

I thought you mentioned a few studios (I think they are places that are too small to be considered a studio, I guess they are places where a maximum of 10-15 people work) but the responses were always offers of remote work, which didn't make sense to me.

 

[Marceline]

Yes, everyone says the same thing, but you're all in the same industry, so why do you do it? If it's that risky, you don't switch to another job. I don't understand what you're saying. Even though it's a legally risky and profitable business, the probability of success is low. But what strikes me as odd is that those who insist on entering this sector are always experienced people in the sector, while the new models are always encouraging, the experienced ones act intimidatingly.Please do not misunderstand what I said but there is a problem at some point haha

Because the majority of models here are independent models who live in areas where camming is legal.

If you were asking about starting off as an independent male model in America, UK or anywhere else where camming is actually legal, you’d have a different response (as long as you weren’t asking how to “collaborate” with an established female model, but I digress). But what you’ve been asking is how you can eventually start up your own studio in a country where camming isn’t even legal, not “legally risky”. Illegal. Most independent models don’t look kindly at studios. The majority of them are predatory, take advantage of models, etc.

Not going to speak for anyone else but myself here. I’ve been in this industry almost half of your entire life. I’ve seen plenty of people come here asking how to start a studio when they clearly have no idea what they’re doing. People like that, including you, look exploitative and predatory at worst and dumb at best. I think it would be irresponsible to encourage someone to do something ILLEGAL, and something that can also potentially harm naive women.

 

[OnlyDrawer]

And I want to remind you r again, as I said, the reason I want to work as a model is to gain experience. I'm not saying I'll go and set up a studio tomorrow and hire dozens of models. Depending on the internal payment processes, persuasion methods, training processes, and similar issues, you can consider this as my long-term goal in maybe 6 months or 10 years. Time and process will tell.I just wanted to get your opinion on a topic that interests me and I have such a dream/goal))

 

[OnlyDrawer]

Because the majority of models here are independent models who live in areas where camming is legal.

If you were asking about starting off as an independent male model in America, UK or anywhere else where camming is actually legal, you’d have a different response (as long as you weren’t asking how to “collaborate” with an established female model, but I digress). But what you’ve been asking is how you can eventually start up your own studio in a country where camming isn’t even legal, not “legally risky”. Illegal. Most independent models don’t look kindly at studios. The majority of them are predatory, take advantage of models, etc.

Not going to speak for anyone else but myself here. I’ve been in this industry almost half of your entire life. I’ve seen plenty of people come here asking how to start a studio when they clearly have no idea what they’re doing. People like that, including you, look exploitative and predatory at worst and dumb at best. I think it would be irresponsible to encourage someone to do something ILLEGAL, and something that can also potentially harm naive women.

So let me ask you this: Why did you get into this job? How did you gain experience? What do I need to do to gain experience? excuse my stupidity))