Here's the
Model Verification Thread - all the info you need should be there. Hope you can join us soon and share what you have to say! There are also
so many experienced models here who really know their stuff. I've certainly learned a ton from them. It's a great community - think of us as your coworkers...because we are
And yeah, definitely take things one step at a time. I started out camming - like most of us - and put together both long-term and short-term goals and a business plan of sorts. We are in the unique position (what with the adult industry now being largely autonomous and models having
absolute power over their own content if they desire - unlike the 80s and 90s where a model had to work for a major producer) where we can brand our model personas and build a virtual empire of content and multiple income sources.
While camming, I launched a Twitter and advertised the hell out of it on Chaturbate. It served as my 'hub' for all things "TexMuscleJock". I then slowly accumulated video content, consolidated it onto OnlyFans and launched my first fan-page. I still kept the fanclub on CB open, but it was really up to a fan if they wanted to join...and secretly served as an incentive to go over to OnlyFans if I am being wholly honest. One of the greatest marketing strategies is to make a product desirable by offering a lesser alternative. The same principle applies when people buy something just because they have a coupon or discount for it...when they never even intended to buy that something in the first place!
Next, I started selling 'worn items' and used notifiers in my cam-room to advertise it (I always redirected viewers to leave their email in a tip-note or DM me about buying worn items). I see a lot of men selling their worn briefs etc on CB - I think this is the lesser option - you're using a middleman (CB) who isn't doing anything for you (it's not like CB facilitates your worn items sales), and it's difficult to communicate with the buyer. Worn clothing buyers appreciate having options instead of a flat-fee across the board. I always offered options for my worn stuff (like how many days worn, what type of briefs, etc) and they sold like crazy!
Later, I launched my first, then second clip stores (which I later opened on multiple sites). Most recent, I launched my website where I have
all of my content and social media links, blog posts, info on worn item sales, KIK sessions, and other services in one place. Every single service on there is something I waited to add on - I waited until the 'project' before it was totally set up and optimized. The next step I am taking is launching my third clipsite and eventually an actual production studio. I never imagined things would go this far when I started camming!
It all sounds so overwhelming written down. And it definitely can be if you rush into everything at once. I learned from my mistakes early on and henceforth took everything step-by-step. I'd never launch a new service, site, or whatever until the one I was working on currently was fully optimized and running smoothly (and I was 100% comfortable with it). I always wait until everything settles before moving onto the next step.
In hindsight, it seems like a TON to manage, but you start to find systems and ways of organizing and managing things if you take your time. Another added benefit of patiently timing your 'launches' is that you actually
increase your audience outreach. For instance, if someone launches a ManyVids store, Clips4Sale store, new camsite account, and a personal website
all at the same time, they are spreading their current audience thin across all of these things. Instead, you can slowly build audiences on each and they will follow you onto your next project.
Last, I always recommend having a 'hub', even if you only offer one service or outlet e.g. camming. Twitter is a good option - it's accessible, popular, versatile, and easy to maintain.
You know this already, but just a reminder to
always put your comfort first: if you get stressed out with a service or project, drop it. I quit skype shows because I hated them. They stressed me out and were an organizational nightmare. In the end, the butthurt, needy folks got over it and the true fans totally understood where I was coming from. And I avoided quitting adult media forever out of frustration.
Anyway, here I am ranting again. This is just my personal story - I totally believe the sky is the limit for you (and everyone here). Hope this helps!
Edit: Nice; I see you're rockin' Aphex Twin
