#5: Treats, Tricks, or Sponsors, Who to Hustle
A re you a woman who just wants to be able to date various guys, get taken to nice places, get gifts even when it’s not your birthday, and never have to come out of pocket when you’re on a date? Then you want to be Treated . Being treated is the easiest hustle because you can use it on multiple men at once, ranging from those whom you have no romantic interest to those you crush on. If you don’t like the whirlwind of dealing with various men, you can focus your energy and reserve it for that one guy you want to take on as either a boyfriend or friend with benefits that hooks you up on the regular. Think of treaters as starter men when perfecting your game. Treaters aren’t necessarily ballers; they are normal guys who don’t mind doing what they can, but you can’t push them past basic gifts or activities because they literally can’t provide luxury things. Most men enjoy showing a woman a nice time, so no matter your confidence level, these men can be your gateway hustle until you muster the courage to get more .
Are you a woman that wants to live an extravagant lifestyle and be spoiled by men with real wealth, then you need a Trick [6] . Every woman says she wants luxury, but most should stay on the treated level because they don’t have the mentality or seduction skills to impress a man with money. Tricks are usually well traveled, extremely aggressive, and have heard it all before, so you must be on an advanced level to separate them from their paper. This isn’t to dissuade you, but to remind you to be realistic in your aspiration. If you’re a woman that’s simple, homely, and doesn’t really want to put a lot of work into perfecting the right appearance and mastering the right conversational skills, then you’re not going to reach this level. Tricks have addictive personalities and are usually very busy men who would rather spend money than time. They will give you almost anything you ask for, but they’re not trying to keep you on the payroll, it’s usually pay for play, not pay to stay.
Are you a woman that needs assistance, not gifts? Maybe your tuition covered, your rent paid up for a few months, a car leased in your name, or business idea funded? If so, you’re after a Sponsor . These men are usually older and have “I don’t give a fuck” money. Sponsors are more concerned with having a fantasy woman at their beck and call than having a trophy on their arm in public. Most of these men have girlfriends or wives, so if you’re a jealous type, this isn’t the avenue for you. Unlike treaters and tricks, sponsors are usually guys who you won’t be physically attracted to or guys you have to play the side chick role for because they have a family. These flaws are a part of their willingness to support a woman financially.
Married or men in long time relationships get bored, they see something in you, and they go for it in a very upfront way. Most won’t lie about their other life; they’ll put it in the open to see if you’re okay with being the other woman. Why? Think about how stressful it is for the average man who cheats, having to cover tracks and worry about some crazy woman popping up at his job or his wife’s Yoga class with accusations. Adults have affairs, not screaming matches, thus the sponsor will make sure that you’re on board before moving forward. It’s a business arrangement. Sponsors are going to take care of you, so long as you are cool with their truth. Unlike treaters and tricks, real sponsors aren’t Joe Average. To have amassed enough money to finance a woman’s lifestyle means he’s not just a professional, but one that overachieved. In terms of self-esteem, sponsors who aren’t lookers, are usually those men that grew up wanting to fuck the prom queen, but they were never cute enough or popular enough. Money has changed that, and now their one wish is to pay to have the prom queen at their disposal. Don’t let this intimidate you. As I said before, men are just big boys. The nerd from 9th grade who became a millionaire is still a nerd, it’s in his DNA and he can be seduced easier than you think if you know the right tactics.
Most women say they have a sponsor, but 9 out of 10 just has a trick that is okay with giving her a few hundred here and there. That’s not an authentic Sugar Daddy. I know Hos that weekly bank transfers will make you Basicas feel ashamed for bragging about your measly Cash App deposits. If you truly study this book, that’s the level I will get you on. Most of the men you meet will be tricks who you have to convert to sponsors as most extremely successful men aren’t cruising the spots you go. Authentic sponsors aren’t usually that social, which is another reason they want to take you away from the real world and set you up in a secluded apartment where they’re the only ones with the address, it gives them a safe haven.
Treat
Trick
Sponsor
Hair done
Dinner Date
New Hand Bag
Caribbean Vacation
Rent Paid
New Car
Take a notepad and draw three columns, and at the top of each column list, Treat, Trick, Sponsor. Write out all the things you want from men, but more importantly, have the heart to go for practically. Some of you want a new car but would only have the heart to get your phone bill paid. Be honest with yourself, you don’t have to make some Aladdin’s lamp wish list just because you want to front as if you’re about that life. You list should be practical because this is what you will actually get. If you want a dinner buddy who takes you out whenever you feel like it, then write that down under Treat. If you want to travel to different countries for free, write that down under Trick. If you need ten thousand to start that cosmetic line you’ve been dreaming up, write that down under Sponsor.
You’re smart enough to know what level of hustle you’re trying to pull, and if you get confused think of it like this: $500 and below goes under Treat. $500 to $5000 goes under Trick. $5000 to infinity goes under Sponsor. That’s a generalization, remember that the longer you know a man and the more infatuated he is, the more the lines will blur, so it’s totally possible for a guy on the treat level to be so taken with you that he breaks you off with a pair of Louboutin’s for your birthday. For the purpose of this list, keep it simple, it’s just to focus you during the learning stage.
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Every hustle has a beginning, middle, and end. None of this is meant to be a long-lasting relationship. You get what you want and then you get out. To get lazy and comfortable leaves you open to exploitation. No matter if he’s a treater or trick, once he survives your initial hustle and becomes someone you actually depend on or love, you lose your power and that man can and will reverse rolls and get everything you got out of him back and maybe more. Don’t fall in love with your mark!
The first step when trying to land one of these men is to put up your walls in order to eliminate broke dudes from your life. The average guy you talk to will be full of shit, they will say they own businesses that don’t exist, drive cars that are borrowed, rock watches that are perfect knock-offs, and unless you do your homework, you’ll end up like the dumb Hos that travel to NBA All Star Week and end up entertaining some local drug dealer that got fresh for the weekend. Your job is to weed out Mr. Nice Watch from Mr. Fake Watch, to get to the middle game where you’re milking this man for whatever you want, and to know when to walk away. This requires you being emotionally strong; this is business disguised as pleasure, so keep your eyes on the prize. You’re trying to come up off this dude, not make friends with him! I realize the hardest part will be telling who is real from who is fake, so here are some tips.
Show Not Tell
It’s easy for a man to talk about what he’s doing, what he’s done, and what’s he’s going to do for you. Fuck the talk, where are the fruits of his labor? Forget the kind of car he drives or the jewelry that’s blinging off him, only basic bitches would ever equate a luxury car and earrings as proof that this man is legitimate. Where does he live? Not where he stays, or where his mail goes, but the home he can take you to if you were to ask to go right now. Where does he work? Not what his hustle is, or what business he’s in, where does he physically work? Those two things will reveal if you’re wasting your time, or if he has potential. Guys who are bullshitting will claim to have multiple homes or name drop an area that he knows people check for like Buckhead in Atlanta. Ask where he works he’ll say he’s a business owner and entrepreneur, maybe listing something vague like real estate or music. Your job isn’t to confront him and challenge his honesty; it’s to make him show you in a way where it doesn’t seem as if you’re testing him.
If you don’t think he lives where he says or he’s being aloof, ask to come over sometime during that first week that you meet him. You’re not really going to go to this man’s home. You want to see if he’s going to invite you to the spot he claimed or if he’s going to give you an excuse like, “Um, the house in Buckhead is being fumigated, but we can link at my cousin’s crib in College Park.” In terms of employment, if he’s listing a job that doesn’t seem real, again ask the “where” not the what. He has to be working out of somewhere even if he’s self-employed. Tell him you’ll stop by and bring lunch, then ask for the address and watch for his reaction. If he has what he says he has, he will prove it, so always look past the flash, and ask to see the substance. Housing and employment are two things you can’t be afraid to check.
Burden of Proof ( Headphone Test )
No matter if he’s a dude who’s living large or average, you have to see how willing he is to spend. Just because a man is rich doesn’t mean you’re going to get in his pockets. There are millionaires who wouldn’t buy a bitch a bottle of water in the desert, so don’t think because he has it to give that he will give it. The burden is on you to get proof! There are numerous reasons why men refuse to come out of pocket, maybe their money is tied up in their business, they’re going through some kind of financial crisis that you would never know about judging by their lifestyle, or it could be as simple as they don’t trust women and see them all as gold diggers. You don’t want to spend your time with “Rich-Broke” dudes or cheapskates. This goes back to the second date. See how he spends on the meal, the type of wine he orders or the seats to the show he splurges on. During the next week that you’re seducing him, ask for something small that he can drop off to you on date #3. For instance, everyone uses headphones for their phones these days, and they vary in price. During a conversation ask if he could stop by a store and pick you up some headphones as if it’s an emergency. Don’t specify the brand or the type you want, let him decide and tell him to surprise you with them when you meet up.
If a guy shows up empty handed and says he forgot, then he isn’t someone who spends money on women freely, and should be phased out immediately. If a man shows up with a pair of cheap $20 headphones, then he’s probably on the Treater level. He will make an effort to give you what you want, but only within his budget. If your date brings you an expensive pair of headphones from a quality brand like Bose, then he put thought into it. Most likely, this is a sign that this man has money and doesn’t mind tricking to put a smile on your face. The headphone test is an easy and simple must try with every man. Feel free to substitute headphone for whatever small gift that makes sense in your world, use your own creativity !
Celebrity Means Nothing
Some of you live in cities where you will frequently come across celebrities. In LA and New York, it’ll be actors and musicians, other places this means pro athletes. Just because you see someone on TV doesn’t mean he’s rich, he doesn’t mind spending, or has it to spend. I knew a guy that spent all his money to keep up appearances and relied on women to pay for his lifestyle. He was a semi-famous dude who used his celebrity to pimp women in the very manner that I’m trying to teach. Understand that the celebrity culture comes with many free perks. They eat free at restaurants because the manager wants to use their business to lure other clientele. They get free jewelry or clothing to promote a company. They get free pussy because some women just want a notch in their belt and brag that they were pretty enough (ha!) to fuck such and such. Due to living in a world where they aren’t used to paying, some celebs will treat you worse than a broke dude. You know where they work. You know where they live. They may even pass the headphone test by giving you a pair of their old Beats. The way you test a celebrity Treater, Trick, or Sponsor is different because they are used to Ho Tactics. You see if these types of men are worth your efforts by using reverse psychology.
You don’t need anything, and you don’t want anything—the first month that is… Go out on those nice dates; be sure he’s not shortchanging you as far as courting, and act as if he’s replaceable if he tries the push and pull. The biggest difference with a celebrity is that you pay for every other date. Let’s say you average four dates in a month. Come out of pocket twice, and don’t accept a tip either time. This way you show this celeb that you’re not a gold digger and establish a difference in your mentality from the token groupies he smashes weekly. During this dating stage, one thing must happen. He has to prove his personality by doing something to compensate for your kindness. For example, he will let you back him down and pay for dinner, but the next day he’ll try to rectify it by buying you a gift or over doing the next date in a way that makes up for you paying. He doesn’t want to feel like he owes you, and it’s offensive for any man with money and class to let a woman grab the check. If he doesn’t try to make it up to you, then he’s not a spender, he’s a taker-- cut him off. If this celebrity does reward you early and often, then he’s just like any other mark and Ho Tactics will work.
Know That World
Comedian Lil Duval once said, “I have one chick that thinks I’m a Co-Owner of the Jacksonville Jaguars.” What made that funny is that it’s probably true. There are girls who are very intelligent, yet so fucking dumb when it comes to knowing how a man makes his money. If a guy were living a certain lifestyle, and he were to tell an airhead woman that it was the result of working in some industry she didn’t know a thing about, she wouldn’t rack her brain thinking about the plausibility or if it were true, she would take it at face value and enjoy the meal because the proof is there. The minute you let a guy bamboozle you, your allure fades. You’re still pretty and still an object of desire, but you will never get that respect back. The average non-celebrity, local drug dealer, or weekend baller, relies on dumb Hos who fall for the stories that they’re legitimate big shots .
You may think it doesn’t matter where he’s getting the money to trick on you from, but you should. You don’t want to get caught up investing your time with a man who’s playing you at the same time. Nor do you want to become linked to a man that’s one police bust away from naming you as an accomplice. Don’t bury your head in the sand if his story doesn’t quite sound right. I’ve seen a few women in Baltimore have their cars repossessed because they didn’t know their sponsors stole the whip or used illegal money to buy it. Some of you live in areas where the only men with money are the D-boys [7] , but I strongly advise against trying to turn someone like that into a trick or sponsor. Drug dealers and criminals are some of the biggest marks out there because their egos blind them to sophisticated Hos, and fast money is burning a hole in their pocket anyway. Coke boys, credit card scammers, and all level of thieves love Hos. They will fall for all these tactics, but their lifestyle is a risk and even if you only want to pull a short hustle, it isn’t worth the danger. The FBI will take the house and the IRS will come after you if they think that gift money was laundered. Ignorance is never bliss!
Know the industry a man claims to be in, so you can prove to him that you’re not a ditz, but it also protects yourself in case of any fallout. Be able to figure out how much money his industry is really paying him. If he’s tall and claims to play for the Timberwolves, check that roster. If he’s a chubby dude that says he plays left guard for the Houston Texans, bring up that fool’s football card on Google. The music industry is harder, but know what artist he works with and look up credits. If he has a legitimate business, search for records in the state he operates. Don’t get so blinded by your hustle that you get hustled yourself.
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Oh, did you think this was all about going out, smiling at a guy in a Benz, playing with his dick under the table, and waiting for him to deposit money in your Wells Fargo account? Hoing isn’t easy; it takes discipline, knowledge of your value, and the ability to sift through the lies and bullshit of men to determine if they can afford you. Most of you reading this can’t tell if a man’s lying or not after he’s already fucked you, you’re smart but not perceptive, no-nonsense yet naïve. This is the big leagues, and there is no room to second-guess yourself, so read the previous chapters several times, and make sure you’re ready to proceed with the things you placed on that list. The deeper you go, the more curve balls these men will likely throw at you. You’re always free to email me about specific situations if you sign up for my advice, but I shouldn’t be your crutch. Treat, Trick, or Sponsor, each stage will force you to outwit a mark, sometimes on the spot. You must study this foundation and be able to roll with the punches. You wanted to learn how the dark side wins, so don’t get scared now.