Perfect Agency

[QuitoMan]

Greetings to all, This is my 1st post. I have been lurking for a couple of days and liked what I have seen. Interesting stuff.

 Especially as I am in the process of lauching an agency in Ecuador. So my question for you old-hands and newbies alike is what would constitute the perfect agency?

Yes, I know!.... $10 to join a Cali agency with 5000 guapas and a free visa service. But seriously, any realistic thoughts would be very welcome, concerning services, prices for translations etc.

If you have any questions on Ecuador or Quito let me know, i'll see if i can help. I have been living in Quito with my young family for a year now.

[Patrick]

... in response to Perfect Agency, posted by QuitoMan on Aug 6, 2003

My advice isn't about what to offer, but perhaps where.  We've been advertising for years throughout South and Central America.  With the exception of Cali and Bogota, Guayaquil Ecuador produced the best response rate from the ladies.  From what I've heard, the city isn't very nice, but if I had to pick a spot in Ecuador soley for the purpose of starting an agency, I'd seriously look into that place.  I think my wife also tried advertising in Quito, but the results were not good.  You need lots of interested ladies to create a good agency.  Before investing in much infrastructure in Quito, I'd test the waters to see how much interest there is on the ladies part.

[QuitoMan]

... in response to Re: Perfect Agency, posted by Patrick on Aug 6, 2003

Yes Patrick, a very good point. The Quiteñas have a reputation for being a reserved lot and the costeñas are seen here in Ecuador as much more open to everything. Its only partly true in my experience, at 42 years old, bald and only average looking I still get plenty of looks in the malls - so they are not that reserved!

 I have a sneaky feeling that Guayaquileñas will be much more open to the idea of an agency too. Having said that I´ve got about 25 Quiteñas signed up just by word of mouth using my partners contacts.

  I intend to keep overheads low as my budget is limited. But if I find it easier to sign up women from the coast then we may well relocate there. Guayaquil has a bad reputation but the only way from the bottom is up and slowly Guayaquil is being modernised and is now advertised on the tv here as a week-end break location etc.

[pablo]

... in response to Perfect Agency, posted by QuitoMan on Aug 6, 2003


Hey QuitoMan,

Another newbie!  Welcome to the board.  Before giving my two centavos about what characteristics I think a good agency would have, would you mind giving us more background information on yourself and what it's like in Ecuador and why you decided to open up an agency.  After that I'd be glad to share some thoughts.

Thanks,

Pablo

[QuitoMan]

... in response to Re: Perfect Agency, posted by pablo on Aug 6, 2003

Hi Pablo and others,

 I'm a 42 year old Englishman. Living with a a 25 year old Ecuatoriana and with 8 month old son. Recently divorced from a Venezuelan ( but tht's another story). We moved to Quito a year ago for the birth of our son. I was formerly in telecomms but any of you who know that industry will know that its gone belly-up bigtime. So I am teaching English in Quito.

 Quito is a lovely city. You really must visit for touristic and other reasons - ditto all of Ecuador for that matter. The mestizas here in the Andes have a bit more indigenous mixed into the blood but on the coast the typical Latin look is more common.

 I'm starting an agency to make a buck. Simple as that. There I said it! ;-) But that said, please don't construe
that I'm in it for the short-term rip-off. Au contraire, I want to offer great value and great service. Once the site is ready for public viewing I'll post the url on the board.
But meanwhile I see this forum as an opportunity to give and receive useful information. But apart from being a prospective agency owner, I am also living the life of a lot of you guys posting on this board, that is living in SA and with a Latina as my partner.

[cancunhound]

... in response to background info requested and given, posted by QuitoMan on Aug 6, 2003

(1) sends a rep to greet the member upon airport arrival [Not just send a taxi out, for alot of guys this is probably their 1st time out of the US]
(2) has a comfortable B&B setup with private room/bath available
(3) has a handle on the female membership, really knowing the gals personaly, IOW provides true matching services
(4) will eject/refuse/refund the occasional horny dog that visits, perhaps even develop a basic screening system for the guys
(5) provides for pay as you go membership pricing, no outrageous upfront fees
(6) offers marriage / visa assistance for a reasonable fee (it's all in black in white anyway)
(7) can assist with sightseeing tours, etc..

Maybe a search here on this board will provide further tips, but I would think if the above is accomplished an agency could prosper from word of mouth alone - from both the gals and guys.

[QuitoMan]

... in response to Then a good agency, posted by cancunhound on Aug 6, 2003

Thanks for that advice Senor Pero de Cancun.

Most of it I have under wraps anyway. Totally agree about the airport. Will not start off with my own B&B but will provide my recommendations etc and make reservations for guys. At the moment I do know most of the women as they are friends, acquaintances, neighbours of my woman. Having said that I fail to see how an agency with 400 women on its books can 'know' them all. I think the process of keeping a handle on the women must then become reactive rather than proactive - ie delist the women if she asks for money from guys for example.

I'm a horny dog myself mate ;-)...plenty of times in the past. But have turned over a new leaf and have always been faithful to my partner. I have promised to myself that I will turn away any men found panting at the airport. Seriously, I will rather turn away business than upset my reputation with the women.

 Our pricing will be reasonable. Very reasonable I hope. But over and above just the price we hope to offer many extra services so that our agency is seen as best value.

Ditto the other services you mention... visa and tourism.

[pablo]

... in response to Then a good agency, posted by cancunhound on Aug 6, 2003


Good thoughts Cancunhound.  I would also add:

Honesty.
Information given on the web site about the women more than just name, height, age.
Good photographs, with more than one pose and kept current with who is and isn't available.
A means to communicate via email with interested ladies before a visit.
Screening of some sort of the ladies as well, along with the men.
English classes offered to interested ladies.
Adequate staffing/interpreters.
Ongoing recruitment program to have new ladies join.
User friendly web site.
And discounts to guys offering any advice. :-)

There is nothing wrong with wanting to open an agecy to earn a living although I would imagine it to be tough going especially at first.

How about posting an email address in your profile?

Best regards from one Limey to another,

Pablo

[QuitoMan]

... in response to Re: Then a good agency, posted by pablo on Aug 6, 2003

Hey Pablo, fellow limey, how's it going? Where are you?

I aim to have all the above in my agency. English lessons for the ladies is a good idea and will come with the earnings that I re-invest in the agency. Interpretors are expensive here but of course, but very necessary.

 Having said that, if guys have the time they should take an intensive Spanish/Portuguese class for 3 weeks, 2 hours every day. Even if you have no aptitude for languages, as I hadn't, you will amaze yourself and be speaking conversationally. And I don't mean just asking for directions - I mean talking to your lady about her/your feelings, desires, etc.

Ecuador has pros and cons like all places but one of the cons is that because we use the dollar prices have gone up alot. Having said that it is still cheaper than the USA and definitely cheaper than Northern Europe.

 The biggest advantage is that you can travel freely ANYWHERE in the country without needing to worry for anything more than the ubiquitous personal theft problems found in LA

[HansErich]

... in response to Then a good agency, posted by cancunhound on Aug 6, 2003

Dear Cancunhund,

are we not all a bit "horny dogs"

I for my part am not afraid to admit it...I love pretty latinas.
And yes sometimes I am too "a horny dog".

I am just a healthy man,that loves too see nice,well curved latinas.

Wrong??

I think not.

Offcourse I am NOT so horny to think with my "Heinzi" down stairs.....!!
I am well aware what some evil (though pretty) woman can do with a man.
I recently experienced it myself.

my 2 € cents.

Hans-Erich.

[pablo]

... in response to horny dogs??, posted by HansErich on Aug 6, 2003


What I think Cancunhound meant, and correct me if I am wrong, is the guy who's only interest in going South is to get laid.  Some women have gotten disillusioned and dropped out in agencies from such gringos and give a bad rep to guys who are sincerely looking for a Latin wife.

[wealthquest]

... in response to Then a good agency, posted by cancunhound on Aug 6, 2003

Question:  Whats wrong with the "horny dog" ?  Why is that a bad thing ?

So, let me ask another question?  If you're going to go down their, you really expect a guy not to spend any "quality time" with a potential mate ?

[cancunhound]

... in response to Re: Then a good agency, posted by wealthquest on Aug 6, 2003

Nothing wrong with the horny dog IMHO, doesn't every red blooded american male contain a little "horn dog" - but if an introduction agency strives for a quality reputation, that can start a snowball rolling that will impact the quality of gals willing to sign up for the agency - result agency fails.  There's plenty of "respected" brothels in SA for "horn dog" activities.  Not knocking the "quality time" bit either - you'll just see lots of comments here about some guys that have been accused of going down there for that purpose only, with no intent of finding a spouse.  I do not profess to be an angel but likewise I'm not the devil (just somewhere inbetween).

[wealthquest]

... in response to The can of worms has been opened!, posted by cancunhound on Aug 6, 2003

yeah, I was planning on asking that question two weeks ago, finally my posting account has been updated today, so I'll ask in a new thread.  Really eager to hear about this.