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Originally posted by polish_aristocrat
Does usually the fan emails are really answered by the girl herself???
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I cant speak for other people, but I feel gay as hell trying to immitate a model answering emails. I would check them(the emails) to make sure theres no funny business, but make her do the actual typing.
Paying a percentage is a HUGE mistake IMO. The number one thing you need to know, is make sure they understand they need YOU more then you need THEM. If you have a meeting with her tell her like this:
"I am willing to pay you $25 an hour to do a shoot once every week. You have to show up on time and be willing to work for atleast 4 hours PRODUCTIVELY. You can't be late without proper notice or a hell of a good excuse. I have lots of girls willing to do this, so if you're not sure about this.. then dont waste my time or yours. You'll also have to interact with members on your own time so it is preferable that you have computer access at your home. If not we may be able to setup something where before or after the shoots you answer emails etc."
Dont tell her all the reasons why she should do this with you. If shes feels like shes in control, she will walk all over you. An extra $400 a month for getting naked and taking a couple pics every week is a lot of money to most girls. You might think its peanuts, but she'll be happy with it. You also need to make it clear that YOU own the site, not her. Any other small details should just be in the contract, no need to go over them.
If she agrees to all the above, tell her you'll get back to her 1-2 weeks after you have interviewed several other models *wink wink nudge nudge*. Then after 2 weeks you call her/email her whatever the means of contact is and say you need another interview. At that interview you show her the contract (get her to sign it) and pay her 2 weeks upfront so she feels good about the situation. Shoot a shit load of content on the first day.. like atleast 20 sets. The same for the following week. Then after the second week, you give her a little bonus $100 or whatever because you've worked her hard, she'll be really happy and you'll have enough content to start the site. Then every week after you do about 8-10 sets per shoot. In no time you'll be way ahead of the game and be spending next to no money on her, making it all for yourself. Just give her an extra $100 here and there, make sure shes happy, etc and you cant go wrong.
Jace is definitely right about the flakes.. but when you're paying by hour they dont expect to be rich inside of three months. They know exactly how much they will make. Most will stick around for atleast 6months and by then you have tons of content.