Question for Cam Models - Re: Renting Private Webcam Space

[tammi]

Hi Cam Models,

I would love to hear your ideas, suggestions and input regarding the following business model that I am thinking about starting. While it may not be a new concept to everyone, but in my location it would be.

I am pursuing opening a 24/7 office style of building with many (25-50) private webcam suites available for rent to webcam models. I am NOT interested in taking ANY money from the models; as this would be a space rental type of setup.

Basically, the rooms would be equipped with the latest and fastest computers, HD cams, studio lighting and simple furnishings. We are considering offering basic rooms, deluxe rooms, and even themed style rooms.

We would have nothing to do with money payout business with the models other than that of renting the spaces by the hour for their usage. All models would have to have their own accounts with whatever studios they prefer. We don't care how long models work, what time they work, when they leave, how hard they work; nor would we care about what they do in their private areas as long as it complies with legal behavior and usage as well as the rules set forth by the cam studios (ie. no scat, fisting, copyrighted music etc.)

Our rates would be very reasonable (starting at $15/20 per hour for basic rooms and moving higher $25/30 per hour for premium rooms).

The beauty of this facility will be in it's safety, security and privacy for all webcam models. It would have break-room areas, restrooms, locker/shower/dressing areas, outside patios, secure parking and even security guards. We would even have snack, soda and coffee machines along with free copy machines and fax machines for use by the models.

I would love to know how this business model appeals to all webcam models out there? We genuinely care about models being safe, earning lots of money - and having absolutely NO personal business with the models. Thus keeping a drama free and most professional work environment.

The facility will be gay owned and operated and have NO interest in perverse behaviors (ie. wanting to be your sex bosses or desiring to sneak a peek if you catch my drift). Our only goal is to provide an awesome cam space for everyone to enjoy coming to.

Let me know if you think that this would be something that would spark an interest for all the cam models out there. Please reply with your thoughts, suggestions, other ideas, and basically anything that you as models think would be of utmost importance for us to provide to you for greatest success and interest.

Sincerely...Tammi

 

[CharlotteLace]

Re: Question for Cam Models - Re: Renting Private Webcam Spa

Actually, I think this is kind of a neat idea. I'd advise you to thoroughly go over the financials, though. $20 an hour seems too low unless you manage to get a lot of girls on board right away. I mean, most security guards' wages are right about $20/hr. So if you want all those fancy extras, I'd maybe consider doing longer "leases" instead? Or figure out a way that you can still pay your end of bills while making some profit. Also, if you wouldn't care about when girls would come and go, how could you be certain you'd have a room available for them?

I'm not sure how well this would work in the US, just because a big appeal is that we can work from home. Maybe in more urban/densely populated areas it would work well? For those girls who have nosy neighbors too close by.

Bonus, girls could count that rent to you as a tax write-off, I believe. So that's nice. Hope you flesh it out a bit! Good luck!

 

[tammi]

Re: Question for Cam Models - Re: Renting Private Webcam Spa

Thanks for your reply....The rates are not set in stone as of yet, since obviously we are still working out those details - but they will be reasonable in the end. What do you feel a reasonable hourly rate for renting space would be? This is why we are posting here....We want to find out the threshold that models would still feel would be fair for such a space with all these perks and features.

Also, to answer your question about space being available, we will not only offer impromptu walk-in's as well as online scheduling of rooms for models. So you'll never be without a space.

 

[JerryBoBerry]

Re: Question for Cam Models - Re: Renting Private Webcam Spa

Are you thinking of renting a space that would then be exclusively used by the one person who rented it. Or after she is done for the day would you also rent it out to someone else?

The reason I ask is my mind immediately goes to housekeeping. If you're cleaning up after each person is done using it, your expenses for cleaning are going to be really high. In the motel business just washing the linens for each room is a major percentage of all costs. In an hourly scenario, where you could be doing several washings a day per unit, the costs involved would be something you'd want to look into now.

So would each unit be tied to one model who is responsible for her own cleaning, would you do the cleaning. Would it be rented out to several a day and you clean, or would you not clean? Seedier motels that rent by the hour generally don't wash linens very often and get pretty run down quickly.

Just curious what you're thinking on this front.

 

[Sevrin]

Re: Question for Cam Models - Re: Renting Private Webcam Spa

Where are you thinking of offering this space? As customers, you would be looking for young women (I take it) who are not yet established enough to have their own private space in a large enough concentration to fill a smallish office building. So, a university town?

Would you require a deposit? Who will maintain the spaces? Are you budgeting for 24/7 maintenance staff? Will couples be allowed? How will you ensure it won't be treated like a flophouse/drug den/bawdy house by your clients? Are there local laws that could be used to shut you down? How are you planning to advertise effectively enough to fill your location without everyone in town knowing that you're running webcam masturbation central?

FYI, big city studios in Eastern Europe are usually medium-sized apartments with 3-4 models working at one time. Even with that few models there are frequent conflicts, whether it be stealing food from the refrigerator, playing music too loud, booking prime rooms and not showing up. Regardless of your revenue model, you will have to deal with that kind of thing. Then there will be models wanting to have the same room all the time and the scheduling issues that will create.

On first glance, I think your location with 25-30 rooms will be pretty hard to fill consistently. On the other hand, anything smaller would be expensive to staff, even if you were to staff it yourself.

Anyway, good luck to you. You'll need it.

 

[tammi]

Re: Question for Cam Models - Re: Renting Private Webcam Spa

Hi, no we would have a house keeping staff that would clean each room after each model is finished. New sheets, sanitizing, etc. We also have some other secrets to ensuring a very low cost and top notch sanitizing of each room at each turn. There will be a 15 minute cleaning time between each time slot, each room then sanitized with fresh linen etc.

 

[Gen]

Re: Question for Cam Models - Re: Renting Private Webcam Spa

I think it's a fun idea and might be useful to some models, especially those who live at home or school. There are some models who rent apartments just for camming so this might be a feasible option.

It'd be sweet if you provided fun camming accessories, for example prize wheels, rooms with stripper poles, whatever. Personally I might rent a space like that for filming videos in as my space sucks.

Anyways one thing to consider is the legality & ease of renting space for this. Not sure where you love but they would likely suspect it as being a bawdy house. I know renting an office space to run a legitimate, outcall (so NO clients at the space) escort agency was nearly impossible for a friend of mine, despite being licensed by the city and everything. Commercial spaces wouldnt rent to her and private landlords who would were veryyyy hard to come by, especially when they knew girls would be coming and going all night. But if you have a good space in mind I do think it's a cool idea.

 

[tammi]

Re: Question for Cam Models - Re: Renting Private Webcam Spa

Sorry but I won't disclose the location but it will be a bustling one for sure. No deposit required, just a signed agreement of our house rules etc. - no contracts or any bs like that. We maintain the spaces and will have 24/7 staff at all times. As for couples, not sure on that one as of yet.

It won't be treated like a flop house because we will be monitoring all areas for non-acceptable behaviors. Obviously we won't be monitoring private rooms with cameras or anything like that, only the outside public areas. However, staff will be constantly on the move looking for unacceptable conditions. Rules will be extremely strict and there will be a zero tolerance for anything illegal or unacceptable such as drugs, etc. Local laws are a-okay and we know them very well. Advertising will be online and in down low locations that we know will reach our targets.

We are not planning to be a residence, but a professional operation in a commercial facility. There will be no conflicts about food because we will have vending machines only. Small fridges may be kept within each cam space.

All rooms will be very similar to one another so as to prevent models wanting specific rooms, and we will never guarantee specific rooms (except for our premium theme rooms) when scheduling them. All rooms will be first come first served.

Thanks for the tough questions......

 

[tammi]

Re: Question for Cam Models - Re: Renting Private Webcam Spa

Camming accessories and themed rooms will be made abundantly available to the models. We will also have a retail area selling any needed supplies etc. Stripper poles, fucking machines and all that good stuff will be available to rent as well. Attachments of course would have to be purchased by the models for use on our equipment.

 

[CharlotteLace]

Re: Question for Cam Models - Re: Renting Private Webcam Spa

I gotta say, I really hope this idea pans out for you. It's really refreshing to see somebody doing their homework, while still looking for ideas/suggestions and being open to criticism or tough questions. Good luck! :-D

 

[tammi]

Re: Question for Cam Models - Re: Renting Private Webcam Spa

Thanks....we truly care 100% solely about the models wishes and desires - nothing else. This after all will be a place for them to feel totally relaxed, comfortable - which thus should translate into higher revenues for them overall.

By the way, I would love ideas as well as to what rooms colors everyone prefers while being on cam for the best background appearance on cam. Also, what types of themes would you like to see?

Thanks...Tammi

 

[Deleted member 8603]

Re: Question for Cam Models - Re: Renting Private Webcam Spa

Thanks....we truly care 100% solely about the models wishes and desires - nothing else. This after all will be a place for them to feel totally relaxed, comfortable - which thus should translate into higher revenues for them overall.

By the way, I would love ideas as well as to what rooms colors everyone prefers while being on cam for the best background appearance on cam. Also, what types of themes would you like to see?

Thanks...Tammi

Different themes would be great!

Something I see in studio rooms too often is overly bright colors, they make cameras go crazy!

 

[Sevrin]

Re: Question for Cam Models - Re: Renting Private Webcam Spa

Thanks....we truly care 100% solely about the models wishes and desires - nothing else.

100%? That's a good way to go broke. If you're not at least 1% concerned about a return on your investment, you're gonna have a hard time with the wishes and desires thing.

 

[AllisonWilder]

Re: Question for Cam Models - Re: Renting Private Webcam Spa

I don't have anything helpful to add, but I see a lot of US Streamate models in places like this and it seems to be working out well for them. I think it's a neat idea and wish you the best of luck!

 

[tammi]

Re: Question for Cam Models - Re: Renting Private Webcam Spa

Well we're 1% concerned about our return on investment, but first & foremost are the models. We're tired of seeing other Studios promoting the outright philosophy of taking 50-75% of the models 30-35% take - just not cool!

 

[Ava Nicole]

Re: Question for Cam Models - Re: Renting Private Webcam Spa

Interesting concept!
Considering camming is something that can be done anywhere, and none of us are restricted to the same area I would think it might be difficult to find some place that has so many cam girls that it would make it worth your money and effort? New camgirls may be reluctant to sign up without some kind of guarantee they will make money. Established cam girls might already have their own space and be reluctant to pay for something else. Just some thoughts that came to my mind.

KinkLive offers something similar to this in the Armory, but it's free of charge for their cam models. Of course, they have their parent company of kink.com to support it so they don't have to worry about return on investments.