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This starter guide promises to give you the basics on the moves that matter!

Even for existing hustlers, these tips are useful to remain at the top of the game.

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The smart boys know what moves they will and won't be making when they are on the floor…Make a list of the moves you feel secure about. Keep it. This is your secret hustling pact.
 
Add a second list with what you won't do. Stick firm to this list.
 
Be sincere. Will you meet strangers at hotels? Follow their lead? Stick to your secret hustling pact.
 
Make your own secret hustling pact now!
 

 
A dancefloor can be a scary place. All those people trying to get you to boogie them down. Not always keeping your vibe in mind. Find some scenesters not caught up in the scene to help you out!
 
After a hard night of the electric bodyrock - it is best to have a good group of friends or friend to turn to.
 
Having this support system will make you feel better about being a hustler - and hopefully they are willing to listen to the challenges youface on the floor.
 

 
Some people still see hustlers as a threat to the American way when the American way was built on hustlers - people who got their groove on and got paid for it.
 
Here are some tips to keep the dance captains from breaking your chops:
 
1. You are being paid for your time, not a service.
 
2. They don't have to tell you they are a cop if you ask.
 
3. Soliciting is illegal - let clients come to you.

 
Other helpful things include having a lawyer you can contact, a trusted pal to help - and to always stay cautious. Even online!
 

 
Reaching some good dance partners isn't always easy. Here are the places to go…
 
Newspapers: Gay publications have classifieds for escorts and bodyworkers. Effective.
 
Online: There are many Internet contact methods from chatrooms to sites devoted to quality hustlers.
 
The Street: Not a common method anymore and not as safe.
 
Hustling Agencies: A mixed bag and some can abuse your talents. Many also take a substantial percentage of your fee.
 

 
When you hustle, be aware that your interests are not always the same as those of your partner. In both easy-to-spot and other ways, your client may try and break your secret hustling pact.
 
Here are some things to think about with your client:

Remember to let the client know the rules up front.
 
Always be aware of exits.
 
Leave some notation as to where you are going on paper or through a person that's part of your support system.

Things to think about when meeting your client:

Is the location safe?
 
Do I feel comfortable with this person?
 
Have we agreed upon the times, interests, and methods of payment?
 
Have we established that I have the right to stop at any time I feel uncomfortable?
 
Do I have an escape route?
 
What can I do to make this a regular client and still be true to my secret pact?
 
Have I come to the client sober and ready to make good decisions about my dancing?
 

 
Don't go spending it all in one place. You just got this loot - and it is easy to start the party trip. If you joined the hustler community to raise money for a project, expense, or need - remember to put that money toward it.
 
Also, save some aside for the IRS - so you don't start dancing the 'bitch' in prison.
 
You can wreck your head figuring out what to do with your new found success as a 'hustler extraordinaire'…and you should take time to enjoy your new income. Take breaks often. Schedule your dance partners out so you can have nights off. Enjoy your fun. Don't overwork and burn out. Be good to yourself, stud!
 

 
There is a lot more to hustling then just the cash and the action. Keep reading on in HOOK to find more tipes - plus check out the Escort Guide!
 
Also feel free to Ask a Whore your questions about the industry.