Tristan Baldwin and Handlers

[tech86]

So I try and reserve some time with Tristan while he is in KC this week. His handler calls me back and says Tristan doesn't do more than an hour appt with new clients. I inquire about schedule and it sounds like a cattle call operation. I am professional middle aged guy that has hired several times and knows the ropes. I was also going to be driving over an hour and wanted to book two hour slot. Most of my escorts would consider me a great client; never cancel, never late, bever bicker on price, higher quality only, leave good tips! My experience with Escort of Year handler was a bad one.

[bigvalboy]

His handler calls me back and says Tristan doesn't do more than an hour appt with new clients.

Interesting....Did he say why that was? I don't understand the reasoning. I think the fact that it came from his handler is a little off putting...

[+ purplekow]

Doesnt want to take the chance of a no show for 2 hours? i agree it is a bit odd.

[+ ArVaGuy]

So I try and reserve some time with Tristan while he is in KC this week. His handler calls me back and says Tristan doesn't do more than an hour appt with new clients. I inquire about schedule and it sounds like a cattle call operation. I am professional middle aged guy that has hired several times and knows the ropes. I was also going to be driving over an hour and wanted to book two hour slot. Most of my escorts would consider me a great client; never cancel, never late, bever bicker on price, higher quality only, leave good tips! My experience with Escort of Year handler was a bad one.

 

 

Looks to me like you just saved a few hundred bucks on what could have been a less than stellar experience.

[TruHart1]

So I try and reserve some time with Tristan while he is in KC this week. His handler calls me back and says Tristan doesn't do more than an hour appt with new clients. I inquire about schedule and it sounds like a cattle call operation. I am professional middle aged guy that has hired several times and knows the ropes. I was also going to be driving over an hour and wanted to book two hour slot. Most of my escorts would consider me a great client; never cancel, never late, bever bicker on price, higher quality only, leave good tips! My experience with Escort of Year handler was a bad one.

 

Well I had the opposite experience with Rik when I set up my appointment with Tristan. I also requested a 2 hour appointment and was informed that because of his workout and dietary schedule Tristan was only able to accommodate one hour appointments on his spring tours. However, Rik informed me that if I wanted to spend two hours with Tristan I could be set up for two separate appointments during the day/evening he was in my city that did not conflict with his personal training schedule. I was glad to have him schedule those times for me.

 

I realize that you wanted a two hour time slot but with Rik’s explanation of Tristan’s training schedule, I was willing to adjust to two single hours. Since you were driving for an hour to the appointment, I wonder if it might have been possible to schedule two one hour sessions with maybe a meal or something like it to pass the time between? It was not what you prefer but escorts do have personal and private concerns themselves.

 

Even though the tone of your post sounds as if you believe Rik and/or Tristan are somehow unprofessional about this, it happens to be how Tristan is apparently working at this time. From what I understand, the matter of how wonderful and generous the client is doesn’t seem to be a factor in this particular case.

 

In the end, if you feel like you can’t be happy with an escort’s schedule and availability, it is your choice to do as you did and not hire him. For me, and this was my first time setting an appointment with Tristan also, I was perfectly happy to adjust my schedule a bit to set up the time with him.

[tech86]

I agree it is his business decision to run it this way. Just didn't match what I was looking for. No explanation was given. I always book at least two hours and that's what I was looking for. No big deal I'll just find other escorts that can match what I am looking for. I'am sure that Tristan is a very busy guy these days and I felt it was being run as a barber shop!

[bigvalboy]

I agree it is his business decision to run it this way. Just didn't match what I was looking for. No explanation was given. I always book at least two hours and that's what I was looking for. No big deal I'll just find other escorts that can match what I am looking for. I'am sure that Tristan is a very busy guy these days and I felt it was being run as a barber shop!

 

Good attitude....always best just to move on if things don't work out.

[Epigonos]

I find the very idea of handler not only off putting but absurd!!!!! When I make an appointment with an escort I expect to make that appointment and discuss arrangements with the escort NOT a handler. There are lots of fish in the pond.

[jimboivyo]

I find the very idea of handler not only off putting but absurd!!!!! When I make an appointment with an escort I expect to make that appointment and discuss arrangements with the escort NOT a handler. There are lots of fish in the pond.

 

would agree with ya. i know other escorts who are equally as busy, travel a lot more than TB and have no issue handling their own schedules, calls, emails

[bigvalboy]

would agree with ya. i know other escorts who are equally as busy, travel a lot more than TB and have no issue handling their own schedules, calls, emails

 

actually you dont know that for a fact, you are assuming, since you really dont know TB's schedule or his life for that matter. So let's not assume that he is not as busy as the escorts that you know. i happen to know for a fact, and Tristan will verify this, that he did in fact have a lot of trouble keeping up with all the demands in his life. He was notorious for not returning emails and phone calls because he was swamped with requests for his time all day, often it was a constant onslaught of text messages. i heard that from several members that know him personally that will attest to that. so if a handler helps smooth out someones life and makes him more accessible to his fans, then who are you to say otherwise

 

Now i understand someone not wanting to deal with the handler, instead of the escort, but in this instance, i know for a fact that Rik has Tristans best interest at heart. the same way that you do your favorite "working boy" so lets not throw stones here.

[JT Brooklyn]

would agree with ya. i know other escorts who are equally as busy, travel a lot more than TB and have no issue handling their own schedules, calls, emails

 

I do have to agree! But apparently TB is comfortable doing Biz this way so my thinking would be just Move On!

 

TB isn't exactly the BE ALL TO END ALL is he?

[rvwnsd]

...TB isn't exactly the BE ALL TO END ALL is he?

 

Although I would not classify him as the end all and be all, he was a LOT of fun and a hell of a nice guy when I hired him in 2011.

[Guest countryboywny]

I have no doubt that Tristan is a nice and caring guy. I shared some texts with him awhile back and he was nothing but kind and professional. I would like to see him sometime but I do have an issue with dealing through a third party. This is in NO WAY a criticism of Rik or Tristan, they're doing what they think is best. It's MY issue, I own it and because of MY issue, I'll probably never get to see him.

[playwrestler]

All I know is that once you are with Tristan he is stellar in every department... and one of the nicest guys you are ever likely to meet. Whatever it takes to get to him is worth it IMHOP!

[Epigonos]

The question here is; what hoops is a potential client willing to jump through in order to meet a given escort. I vividly remember a highly successful escort, now retired, who insisted that potential clients fill out a rather lengthy questioner. Additionally his fee was based on fifteen minute intervals. Now the guy was hot and had, at least in my eyes, a body to die for. Did I ever get together with him? – Absolutely not. I simply wasn’t willing to meet his precondition prior to meeting. Did my refusal destroy his career? -- Absolutely not. There were more than enough clients willing to meet those conditions and thus he made an outstanding living.

As a client I have always believed that if conditions are to be set I, the client, will set them NOT the escort. If that precludes me meeting a certain escorts; so be it. It’s a big pond out there with a multitude of fish – I’ll just keep fishing thank you

[Guest countryboywny]

All I know is that once you are with Tristan he is stellar in every department... and one of the nicest guys you are ever likely to meet. Whatever it takes to get to him is worth it IMHOP!

 

sigh!

[JT Brooklyn]

The question here is; what hoops is a potential client willing to jump through in order to meet a given escort. I vividly remember a highly successful escort, now retired, who insisted that potential clients fill out a rather lengthy questioner. Additionally his fee was based on fifteen minute intervals. Now the guy was hot and had, at least in my eyes, a body to die for. Did I ever get together with him? – Absolutely not. I simply wasn’t willing to meet his precondition prior to meeting. Did my refusal destroy his career? -- Absolutely not. There were more than enough clients willing to meet those conditions and thus he made an outstanding living.

As a client I have always believed that if conditions are to be set I, the client, will set them NOT the escort. If that precludes me meeting a certain escorts; so be it. It’s a big pond out there with a multitude of fish – I’ll just keep fishing thank you

 

Epignos.. Yes I do remember Who and at what period of Time actually there were a few who conducted BIZ in this manner.

 

ALL very Successful and since Retired. It does remain the Clients Option to either do BIZ this way or not....

 

The "Economy" since has changed and as far as "Competition" goes that has also grown!

[+ Travis69]

Quite often the escort who returns phone calls or responds to emails the fastest gets the business. I think the idea of an assistant is good.

[operalover21]

Interesting....Did he say why that was? I don't understand the reasoning. I think the fact that it came from his handler is a little off putting...

 

I can understand the one hour rule when an escort is in a city for a short period of time and it's a new client. I suppose when you're that popular you can set the rules.

 

I haven't been fortunate enough to meet Tristan yet but we've e-mailed privately back and forth here and I've always found him pleasant and easy to deal with. Perhaps you should message him directly here and explain the situation?

[operalover21]

Looks to me like you just saved a few hundred bucks on what could have been a less than stellar experience.

 

My, that's quite leap. Jumping, long jumping to conclusions?

[operalover21]

The question here is; what hoops is a potential client willing to jump through in order to meet a given escort. I vividly remember a highly successful escort, now retired, who insisted that potential clients fill out a rather lengthy questioner. Additionally his fee was based on fifteen minute intervals. Now the guy was hot and had, at least in my eyes, a body to die for. Did I ever get together with him? – Absolutely not. I simply wasn’t willing to meet his precondition prior to meeting. Did my refusal destroy his career? -- Absolutely not. There were more than enough clients willing to meet those conditions and thus he made an outstanding living.

As a client I have always believed that if conditions are to be set I, the client, will set them NOT the escort. If that precludes me meeting a certain escorts; so be it. It’s a big pond out there with a multitude of fish – I’ll just keep fishing thank you

 

A lengthy questionnaire? No way. I would definitely draw the line ... there.

[biguy]

Is this what we want to hear about Escort of the Year? I would rather hear from someone who has partaken of the experience he has to offer and whether HE, not his handler, is worthy of EOY.

[down_to_business]

Is this what we want to hear about Escort of the Year? I would rather hear from someone who has partaken of the experience he has to offer and whether HE, not his handler, is worthy of EOY.

 

Only you can decide if its worth it to you. Don't worry about what anyone else thinks. TB appears to be one of those escorts that you either love him or you don't.

[Irish69]

So I try and reserve some time with Tristan while he is in KC this week. His handler calls me back and says Tristan doesn't do more than an hour appt with new clients. I inquire about schedule and it sounds like a cattle call operation. I am professional middle aged guy that has hired several times and knows the ropes. I was also going to be driving over an hour and wanted to book two hour slot. Most of my escorts would consider me a great client; never cancel, never late, bever bicker on price, higher quality only, leave good tips! My experience with Escort of Year handler was a bad one.

 

So now I'm a handler, geez, I've been called just about everything but what I really am, I'm Tristan's friend & Booking Manager. Their are so many things in each escorts personal lives that clients don't know & don't need to know. Its my job to somehow find a happy medium so both the client can have a wonderful experience within the parameters of what an escort is able to accommodate. I have said it many times that escorts are people too, they have personal lives,desires and aspirations. Does a client need to know all these things, I think not. Tristan shared with me that he is on a strict eating & exercise program. Tristan is wanting to be in a body building competition sometime in the Spring, which will take a lot of hard work & dedication, time & effort. Which 'TruHart1' was open & communicative to discuss and was also understanding of this request made by the escort. Together we found a way that both Tristan and the client were able to give & get their desired accommodations.

 

In reading your message 'Tech86' what distressing is you calling our business a cattle call operation. This couldn't be any farther from the truth. You use the term 'my escorts', sorry sir, you don't own anyone, slavery was banned back in 1863. The correct term would be 'the escorts you hire'. In my opinion you obliviously have some control issues. Anyone who has taken the time to openly speak with me, find a friendly,warm & sometimes comical person, who likes to make others smile. I'm sorry I did not give you the answer you wanted to hear and that what you wanted was not available. Are you the type of person that walks into a store looking for a product only to find they are out of stock, do you have a fit of outrage and yell to the whole store "This is unacceptable"?

 

So their you have it folks, 2 clients, same city, same request, but two totally different responses. Read each of their comments. Which client sounded the most understanding? Which client was also flexible to accept that the escort is human just like each of us?

 

On a side note: I find it interesting that some clients not only don't want to talk to a Booking Manager, but they want to schedule via text or email only. So in other words, I can't talk to you, but I'll let you fuck me. That type of mentality is for bath houses not an escort service. Tristan and I will always insist both of us speak live with each client before an appointment is confirmed.

 

Thank-you for your time, as they say, I've got hate mail! So I must be doing something right...LOL!

 

Peace...

 

Irish69

'Rik'

[jimboivyo]

So now I'm a handler, geez, I've been called just about everything but what I really am, I'm Tristan's friend & Booking Manager. Their are so many things in each escorts personal lives that clients don't know & don't need to know. Its my job to somehow find a happy medium so both the client can have a wonderful experience within the parameters of what an escort is able to accommodate. I have said it many times that escorts are people too, they have personal lives,desires and aspirations. Does a client need to know all these things, I think not. Tristan shared with me that he is on a strict eating & exercise program. Tristan is wanting to be in a body building competition sometime in the Spring, which will take a lot of hard work & dedication, time & effort. Which 'TruHart1' was open & communicative to discuss and was also understanding of this request made by the escort. Together we found a way that both Tristan and the client were able to give & get their desired accommodations.

 

In reading your message 'Tech86' what distressing is you calling our business a cattle call operation. This couldn't be any farther from the truth. You use the term 'my escorts', sorry sir, you don't own anyone, slavery was banned back in 1863. The correct term would be 'the escorts you hire'. In my opinion you obliviously have some control issues. Anyone who has taken the time to openly speak with me, find a friendly,warm & sometimes comical person, who likes to make others smile. I'm sorry I did not give you the answer you wanted to hear and that what you wanted was not available. Are you the type of person that walks into a store looking for a product only to find they are out of stock, do you have a fit of outrage and yell to the whole store "This is unacceptable"?

 

So their you have it folks, 2 clients, same city, same request, but two totally different responses. Read each of their comments. Which client sounded the most understanding? Which client was also flexible to accept that the escort is human just like each of us?

 

On a side note: I find it interesting that some clients not only don't want to talk to a Booking Manager, but they want to schedule via text or email only. So in other words, I can't talk to you, but I'll let you fuck me. That type of mentality is for bath houses not an escort service. Tristan and I will always insist both of us speak live with each client before an appointment is confirmed.

 

Thank-you for your time, as they say, I've got hate mail! So I must be doing something right...LOL!

 

Peace...

 

Irish69

'Rik'

 

 

this reply hurt more than helped. you need to learn how to actually deal with people if you're going to be his assistant

 

you ignored the cardinal rules of customer service with this response. you got defensive and it was the wrong way to handle it