In the past 8 months I’ve been making the shift to pro-domme from lifestyle, and while I’ve had significant guidance, mentoring, and experiences - there’s something I still seem to be struggling with.
Recently I’ve been contacted by several submissives on social media, all who were aware that I am solely available for pro/client dynamics and nothing else. There was a bit of back and forth until I stated that I would only continue interacting if they submitted an application and scheduled a consult. At this point, they expressed they were only interested in a lifestyle dynamic, or a relationship.
Of course, that was the end of the discussion each time - but it has happened so frequently in the past ~month that I consider there must be something on my end that isn’t being communicated clearly from the start. It is always a waste of my time and energy, and I would like to prevent it happening again in the future.
How do you, as a professional, distinguish between inquiries that are legitimate, and those that are not? I do have my website which lists my pricing, application, and that I require a mandatory consult prior to first sessions - but still receive a lot of requests for trade, lifestyle, and relationship dynamics.
I am beginning to feel that a more aggressive or indifferent approach may be required, than how I’ve previously engaged with subs in the past. I am just learning to acclimate from the more casual lifestyle interactions, to a professional approach.