LOS ANGELES—German star Texas Patti, who is continuing to make a name for herself in the United States, offered some insights into live-camming in Germany vs. America.
Represented by OC Modeling in the US, the brunette from Münster performs, produces, directs and owns her own production company. She spends around half of the year in the US and the other six months in Germany, giving her a unique perspective on both countries. Now she is revealing exclusively what differences there are—especially in the live cam business.
"In Germany, most portals have a price per minute. It starts at around 99 cents and rises depending on the category and awareness," Texas Patti says. "Users can decide whether they just want to watch as a voyeur in a group chat or in a private chat to determine the program. In the US, on the other hand, many platforms work with tokens and topics. So a show costs a certain number of tokens, which can be added by everyone. In the US, most people want to be entertained as a group. In Germany, users usually have very specific preferences. I like both."
Texas Patti says users usually have country-specific preferences.
"Probably the biggest difference between the two nations is the handling of a cam show," she says. "The Americans want to have exciting entertainment from a good-tempered girl in the first place. The Germans, on the other hand, would rather be satisfied with certain preferences."
It also depends on the size of the group in the chat. In the US, a chat room usually reaches a three-digit range but in Germany it's rare that a room will exceed double-digits because the models have less time to fulfill individual wishes, she says. The basic attitude toward eroticism also differs. According to Texas Patti, Germans are much more open-minded regarding sex.
"In the USA, because of my origins, I'm usually asked first whether I'm doing NS or KV," she says laughing.
Texas Patti says the chat is important for customer loyalty.
"Chats and shows are hugely important for customer retention," she continues. "That way, I can personally talk to the people. This adds tremendous value for both sides!"
Often, the dialogue drifts away from erotic topics and becomes very personal. In this way sympathies arise and both say goodbye with positive feelings in the end. She also has some tips for active cam girls, such as sticking to two or three platforms.
"I would basically recommend logging in to two or three portals and being there regularly," Texas Patti says. "Because putting in only little time everywhere leads often to nothing."
Texas Patti suggests that "exclusivity is not always worthwhile." If a cam girl has committed herself exclusively to a portal, it has both advantages and disadvantages, she says.
"If you are contractually bound on just one platform, the deal must be very good," Patti says. "Because otherwise potential revenues fall off."
She finds it particularly useful if cam girls provide clips in addition to their shows.
"This way, you can offer customers more content and thus increase your own brand awareness," says Patti.
Even those who do not want to undress can still be successful as a cam model, she notes.
"There are also many women who stay dressed, but offer the users a slightly different show, such as foot, latex or other fetishes. Many of these women are extremely successful."
