Quote: (04-07-2011 07:44 PM)Brian Wrote:
Any idiot can make money if he is good at what he does and gets paid via performance or ... have the connections
Quote: (04-07-2011 09:38 PM)glassjawed Wrote:
I´ve had 100+ promoters start out working under me at some point in time, and I´d say that only maybe 10-15 of them had what it takes to make ... 30k+ a year ....
Good, it sounds like there is an important skill element in this job.
On the one hand Fisto writes about $100 tips and $500-$1,000 per night. On the other hand hand Glassjawed writes about a small percentage able to make $30K+ per year. People are only looking at the rosy side.
Let me explain. Why not become a bartender during Spring Break, or a waiter at upscale restaurants on weekends? Because you only work Spring Break if you busted ass during the winter, and waiters must work two weekday lunch shifts for every weekend evening. If hosts make $500+ on busy club nights then they must do free promotional work during the week.
Quote: (04-07-2011 09:38 PM)glassjawed Wrote:
I know 25+ guys in nyc who probably make 6 figures just from this. Generally, what happens as they get older is they become managers or nightclub owners.
it will be a hassle getting paid sometimes. People get screwed over all the time
New York City is an expensive place. Vegas will undoubtedly pay less, and is in a slump. Beside, many secure fields pay $100K+ in mid-career.
PayScale.com
If it is a hassle getting paid, then your 25 lucky friends are matched by 25 other hard-working guys who got screwed when their clubs got sold or they fell out of favor. I'm concerned your outside opportunities could be limited, and you must start over without a credible resume.