This is the bottom line. The reality is that we're all running businesses. And when you're wise you do that in a way that best nurtures you and your ability to sustain your work.



Your Average Man is very entitled. He's been socialized to believe he calls the shots. This would include our protocol.

What some don't realize is that balking at a deposit or screening you are telling us something about you. A $50 deposit is a tolerable loss if you decide that you are going to no-show -- and that is why you argue for it.

You have every right to be cheap or flaky but understand that you will self-select out of the consideration of the upper echelon of professional Dommes.