I've been watching these contests for a long time. They are crazy and fun, but now and again, I see some things that impress me. I'm going to discuss the most recent Easter contest but I am writing because I'm inspired by what I've seen contest after contest for YEARS!
There are always 2 contests: most collected and unique customers.
The Unique Customers was created a few years back because models and customers complained that a "most collected" only contest was not fair. A billionaire could buy a contest for their favorite model. It became a contest of wealth instead of popularity. They even made a rule that a model must work 20 hours during the course of the contest. They couldn't just show up for 10 minutes, receive 10,000 eggs and vanish.
I've always kept an eye on the Unique Customers contest and this year's Easter contest lent an interesting result.

I always look for models who placed in BOTH contests. They only win "most collected" if they've inspired loyalty in their fans. They win "unique customers" if they have a good strategy, marketing system and sales skill. If they both inspire and close sales, that's something special. One strategy the models employ to win the Unique Customer's contest is called "trading." They send their fans to give an egg to another model (usually of the other gender) in exchange for that other model sending one of their customers back. They "trade" unique customers.

This year there were 3 models who won in both Most Collected and Unique Customers:
Keith Atkins (2nd & 8th)
Emilio Reynolds (3rd & 6th)
Roan Birkin (9th & 4th)
All three models received Top 5 in one category. Places 6th - 10th only receive $100. 1st - 5th receive bigger cash prizes.
Getting Top 5 in either category AND winning in both is quite impressive.

Keith has been a consistent work horse on Flirt. His sheer determination and willingness to do the job, both showing up and being fully engaged while on the job, for years on end is absolutely impressive. He has certainly earned loyal fans and has placed himself on the top of the model list for long enough, everyone has probably visited him and given him at least 1 tip.

Emilio Reynolds is new. I honestly don't know much about him. He's a belami and has clearly done well for himself. If he sticks to it, he will be a model to be reckoned with. belami is not in the business of picking losers. If you look at who won this contest, it was certainly belami studios. Congratulations to Emilio. Keep rising!

This brings us to Roan Birkin. Currently on Team Blue in Belami, Roan has done something very interesting and frankly the thing that inspired me to write this. He's a veteran on this site. Though he hasn't been on as long as Keith, he knows the guts of this job. During this contest he spent the first several days coordinating his fans to send an egg to the newer Belamis, some on Team Blue and some not. The ones who ranked in the lower levels of the Unique Customers contest (6th-10th) were assisted by Roan using his energy during the first several days to help them place. He even helped Hunter Bridges who placed 3rd in Uniques 1 spot above Roan.
He showed both leadership for his team and his studio leading by example and being one of 3 to win both sides of this contest. He was self-sacrificing as he could have earned more eggs early on and possibly gotten into the Top 5 in Most collected. He showed himself a team player and super cooperator by using his popularity to help other models.
Izzi, while not a big participant in this contest, has also used his popularity to help other models a lot in the past. He deserves a shout out!
If there were a 3rd category for "Fan Sharing" then Roan would have been #1 in that category for this contest.

As I said previously, this is an analysis of the Easter contest but I've seen this type of thing contest after contest and year after year. All these guys are endearing, hardworking/smart-working and self-sacrificing. A lot of people who didn't win have these qualities too.
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It has been some time since I have enjoyed watching the big Flirt Contests.
I give kudos to all the belami studios for the hard work they put into working these contests, many placing their lives on hold and going days with very little rest to be online for their fans.
I would like to give a shout out to Brooklyn Spencer and his team, Brrooklyn started out not planning to be a participant in the contest being new to the belami team but after seeing his ranking on day 1 he deiced to try for it. his team rallied behind him and did similar requests of their fans to grant support to this young new model. Brooklyn ended with 2nd place in the unique category and was in 10-20 area for most collected. This was beyond his imagination for being so new and creatied a new excitement in his life.
Again, kudos to all the belami models and the team work and dedication they show.
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If I never see another Easter egg ever again.... it'll be too soon. Happy Easter everyone! Quote

Shout out to Brennan Abrams. He's hardly been online a week and mid competition was at #7 in the Unique Eggs race.

Also he has won "Freshest Face of the Week" and collected a prize for "Flirt Responders".

A hot and hunky young man with the determination, assets and abilities to be a major star in the F4F firmament. Quote

Congratulations 🎊 👏 to Simon Florenzi!!! Who has been a constant winner in these contests wether solo or duo ! He placed 5th . Quote

If I never see another Easter egg ever again.... it'll be too soon. Happy Easter everyone!



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If I never see another Easter egg ever again.... it'll be too soon. Happy Easter everyone!



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Shout out also to muscle god 💪 Austin Sawyer ! He placed 10th first win ! Quote

I find the contests are good for models and bad for customers.

The models can rake in lots of tips and even win.

The customers get a less personal approach because the models are trying to win as many tokens/credits as possible for the least possible time and effort. Suddenly they transform from conversational and seductive to "handsome beggars" who want more credits for less effort.

Honestly, I wish there were less contests and something to really motivate from the customer point of view.

I realize this is not likely to happen but maybe Flirt is going to innovate because times are hard globally?

I'll keep watching but will stay away from contests. Quote

I find the contests are good for models and bad for customers.

The models can rake in lots of tips and even win.

The customers get a less personal approach because the models are trying to win as many tokens/credits as possible for the least possible time and effort. Suddenly they transform from conversational and seductive to "handsome beggars" who want more credits for less effort.

Honestly, I wish there were less contests and something to really motivate from the customer point of view.

I realize this is not likely to happen but maybe Flirt is going to innovate because times are hard globally?

I'll keep watching but will stay away from contests.


I totally agree with this!

I have started not to visit some of my favourite models, because there are times when I am pressured into sending gifts or made to feel guilty for not supporting them. I have seen extremely negative traits/personalities from some of the most competitive models. They have gone from being really lovely on non-contest days to rude and unpleasant on the contest days when you do not give them as many credits/gifts as they are looking for.

I would also like to point out that the majority of the belami models are great individuals but as well as the flirt contest, they have internal competitions and contests to further pressurise their fans for gifts and credits. These additional contests should not be allowed. Therefore, I only visit them when I know I can support because otherwise it is highly likely they will become disappointed with you. Customers shouldn't have to feel like this or be placed into these situations.

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Like any business, the models are under pressure from their studios to increase revenue but don't let yourself feel pressured by it. Let your favorites know your thoughts and if they are a decent person they will understand and support your wishes. Most are happy that you visit and spend some time with them, they really don't want you to feel pressured and not come around anymore.
There are times I will assist a model with a team challenge and times when I have no problem telling them that management is getting crazy with that idea. Quote

I find the contests are good for models and bad for customers.

The models can rake in lots of tips and even win.

The customers get a less personal approach because the models are trying to win as many tokens/credits as possible for the least possible time and effort. Suddenly they transform from conversational and seductive to "handsome beggars" who want more credits for less effort.

Honestly, I wish there were less contests and something to really motivate from the customer point of view.

I realize this is not likely to happen but maybe Flirt is going to innovate because times are hard globally?

I'll keep watching but will stay away from contests.


Handsome beggars is exactly right.
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