AndyCoxXx's Massage Interview
Do you remember your first client ? Tell us something about that first day when you decided to be a Masseur!
Technically, my 1st bodywork client was when I was 19, but my 1st client from South Florida was at age 23 & it was around Feb/March, 1994).
I can't recall his name, just that when I was a male dancer at 825 Malebox,, he used to come in and watch me strip. He'd tip me fairly well.
Then one night he approached me and asked if I'd come to his place across from Sawgrass Mills Mall to give him (what at the time was referred to as) a "rub down" (I don't do those any more).
Suffice to say, it was awesome.
I pursued other things, doing it sporadically. I Djed for many years in Fort Lauderdale, running a successful Dj service, but after burn-out, decided that this was my route.
I fist advertised on massagem4m in June 2008.
My 1st out of state trip was Aug 5th, 2008 to Dallas, and I've been going strong since then.
Some people say that being a Masseur is addictive. Would you miss your Masseur days ?
I did for a bit... but I got drawn back to it. Hard to explain the why or how of it.
Do you consider yourself a successful Masseur?
I ask clients all the time why they called me. I get varying answers.
My voice. Phone calls are important. You learn a lot from speaking.
I'm a mixed man w/ a hairy chest (a rarity; so many guys shave).
I'm in my 50s & graying well.
My hands do slow, purposeful, non rushed glides.
And the fact that on past websites like massagem4m I've garnered many favorable reviews certainly has helped me.
But keep in mind, there's a distinct difference between "successful" & "busy."
Anyway, I make my guys happy, which makes me happy, so in that regard, YEAH!
Tell us a little about yourself, if you were to pick something what would you like your clients to absolutely know about you?
I stopped shaving my chest on June 28, 1998 & I quit smoking cigarettes cold turkey December 31st, 1999 at 11:59 PM, just before the Millennium.
How would you like someone that contacts you for a massage to feel when they leave?
That they're going to come back (over & over).
Why did you become a Masseur?
I have an intuitive touch. And my hands aren't calloused. That's a plus.
What are your hobbies, what do you like to do in your spare time?
Theme parks. Roller coasters. Euro travel (½ French here).
Huge Tv & movie buff.
What advice would you give to someone who wants to be a Masseur?
Do a good job. Don't do this just to earn a quick buck. Or because you're "endowed." You'd be taking away from guys who actually value & are great at their work.
What distinguishes you from all the other Masseurs?
My bundle of services.
The fact that I'll wake up 24/7 because I KNEAD YOU.
That I'll cancel other plans to do my job.
My rates aren't unrealistic. Too many guys here charge these outrageous prices just because they're swinging major meat, muscles, and a 6-pack. How does that equate to a real "massage"?
Also, I've never deleted an existing profile & created a new one because someone wrote a bad review & I want everyone to think that EVERY massage I've done is ***** star worthy, so why not purge & start all over again? Noticed that a lot of Pros on here do that.
NOT COOL. You're not going to please everyone, so stop w/ the perceived notion that you're so perfect.
Some people sometimes expect more than you offer & if they don't get that, all of the sudden, BAM! Bad review.
Deal w/ it. It's your right to tell your side of the story, as long as it's truthful.
Speaking of reviews, asking a client to write multiple ones on the same day or within a day or two of seeing you is shady, just to boost your number of reviews. Shame on you!
How long have you been a Masseur and how long do think you'd like to continue?
Since I was 23. I'll be 54, June 2024. I'll do it until my hands get tired or guys get tired of my hands.
How often do you travel? Do you prefer to travel or are you more of a homebody?
With my table, generally 1 week a month, but sometimes I will do anywhere from two weeks back-2-back in 2 cities, or I'll do 5 over the course of five weeks.
I do spend a lot of time at home, though.
Is extensive training necessary for a Masseur in order to be successful?
I think experience is, but it depends on how you gain it. For instance, not everyone who goes to massage school is good at doing this, while there are others that excel. And vice-versa. It's a win-win, lose-lose.
Just be good at your work, you'll gain the experience to be successful.
How do you like clients to feel about the experience when they leave?
That they love it SO much, they'll continue to come back for more & take the time to write a review to let others know how much they enjoyed their time with me!
