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Income Strategies for the Modern Adult Star

Income Strategies for the Modern Adult Star

Ever wonder how a businesswoman would succeed in the adult industry? That’s exactly what I have done. And the best part? You can do it too.

My dream in life was always to make a difference. To touch others' lives and make them better. Making you successful in your career is something I can actually help you do. I’m a cam girl, a CEO, a CPA and a porn star. I came from the business world, with a masters Degree in Accounting, a CPA license and 10 years of business expertise in analyzing businesses and how to make them profitable.

I knew to be successful, it’s extremely important that people know who I am. I have a unique look. I have tattoos. I squirt. I love to talk dirty. I have an enormous panty fetish. Use who you are and what you love to your advantage!

I want to empower women to be their own CEO and to excel in life, no matter what you choose as your career or industry. I took my business skills and my absolute zeal for sex, and turned it into a successful business that will be profitable long after I retire. The key? Multiple revenue streams and a plan.

Think about yourself. Where you would like to be in one year, in five years, in 10 years and in 25 years. The best businesses have a plan. So, make one! Here is a plan with the most basic questions answered.

  1. How will you earn income, and what will your expenses be?
  2. How will you market yourself, and what will make you different from your competition?
  3. What is your personal budget? How much do you need to pay your monthly expenses, pay taxes, pay off debts and save so you can one day retire?

I’ll touch on each of the basic questions in this article. Remember, when I explain the difficult parts, that saving money is your ultimate goal, because money is freedom. Money is peace of mind. Money is the ability to dream. When you start to see your business as a way to create these things, you will find it easier to save.

STEP 1: Earn Active and Passive Income

Active Income

Where do you earn your income? Webcam? Adult film? Stripping? Set a goal for each month, then break the goal down to a daily amount. How much do you make per day on webcam, and how many days a month can you work? Can one day a week in adult film help you achieve your monthly goal? How many nights a week would you need to spend at the club? How many total working days does all this add up to and is that reasonable? Does it give you time off you need?

Can you commit that total time to working on cam, on set or at the club? If it is achievable, great! If not, change the numbers to an amount you can do.

Passive Income

Passive income is money you make 24/7 without much actual work. This comes in tons of formats you already know, like owning your own website, ManyVids, Clips4Sale, FanCentro, OnlyFans and tons of others. I have 26 income streams in my business, and most of them are passive. Even if you only get $50 a month from it, see if it’s worth your while, because it all adds up to considerable passive income.

To have passive income, you have to have content that you own. So, shoot content trades, record yourself, film what you love to do, because there are people that buy everything! From washing dishes in heels, to smelly feet in front of the camera, to triple anal penetration, if you find it sexy, shoot it, sell it and that becomes your passive income.

Finally, look at your business expenses. Health and beauty, travel, talent testing, internet expenses, taxes and others should be added up. Make sure your income is greater than your expenses, so you end up with a profit every month.

STEP 2: Market Your Name

I knew to be successful, it’s extremely important that people know who I am. I have a unique look. I have tattoos. I squirt. I love to talk dirty. I have an enormous panty fetish. Use who you are and what you love to your advantage! If you love cosplay, hashtag cosplay terms in your IG posts. If you have wild hair, do YouTube videos on how you maintain the color. If you are a nerd, then post blogs on your favorite sites with links to your social media so people can find you. Advertise your name — it’s the only way people will know you exist!

STEP 3: Make a Budget and Stick To It

This part is the hardest (“that’s what she said…”) — being responsible with the money you make is the single most difficult part of running a business. Make a budget and stick to it. When you reach your goals, you will be so thankful you did. Your budget can be as simple as this:

  • Active and passive income: $5,000
  • Health and beauty: -500
  • Talent testing: -200
  • Travel expenses: -600
  • Basic living expenses: -400
  • Housing, utilities, taxes: -2500
  • Savings: -500
  • Net expenses: $-4700 ($300 profit)

Make small and large goals for your savings and your profits. See how quickly your savings can add up, and your dreams start becoming real actual possibilities.

I did this. I am still doing this. And when I hit my goals, I’ll look back and say, “Wow, all this was worth it!” And yep. I did it with boobs. Well, boobs and some brain power!

To sign up and follow in my footsteps with all the tools you need to be successful in the industry, visit AnnaBellPeaks.xxx/Roadmap and follow me on social media (which I run 100 percent by myself) via Twitter and Instagram at @AnnaBellPeaksxx and Facebook at Facebook.com/TheAnnaBellPeaksxx.

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