Strippers vs Entertainers

As a Manager for a Strip Club I am often asked certain "Strip Club Etiquette" questions. One that I am most often asked is "Do the girls like to be called Strippers?" The answer to that, in my experience, is no. The girls that I work with prefer to be referred to as "Entertainers" or "Dancers". In fact, at the club I work for, we frown upon any use of the word "Stripper." Except in closed door Management Meetings, that is....but that's another story for another day.

I never anticipated that my career would lead me into the Adult Entertainment Industry, but I'm glad it did. I love what I do and have the utmost respect for the people I work with and for. Unfortunately in today's work force, loving what you do, who you do it for and make a great living doing it is rare. I'm one of the lucky ones, I guess. I am one of the few "lifers" in this industry. I've found my calling and I'll be doing it until I retire.

I'm here to tell you that not all Clubs even remotely resemble most of the negative stereotypes that are commonly believed.

At the Club I work for we are like one big dysfunctional family. The Owner is the Patriarch and the Management Team are the parents. There are four Managers, two females and two males. The Staff, (Waitresses, DoorHosts/Hostesses and DJ's), are the children and the Entertainers are the step-sisters........some evil, some not. There is much drama at all times but along with the drama is love and respect. For the most part, everyone gets along and in spite of petty fights and typical turmoil, we all really care about one another. Sure, there's a lot of weirdness that happens on a daily basis but at the end of the day, we are all there for the same reason. To make a living.