How to make money by being a cuddler – MoneyMagpie

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Enjoy showing your affection by smothering friends and family in hugs? Ever thought of converting your tactile generosity to cash by becoming a professional cuddler?

Probably not.

Well, we’re here to tell you that this is indeed a job description and one that may be worth investigating.

Let’s take a look.

Cuddle Professionals International Accredited Course to become a qualified cuddler and equip yourself with the skills needed
Decide how you’d like to operate your business. We list a few options below.
Sign up with an agency
If you’re not confident to kick off your career as a cuddler on your own, you could always work through an agency.
Currently, BeCuddled is the UK’s prime professional cuddling agency and offers a range of benefits for those who sign up, including:
training and support
marketing and promotion
a BeCuddler profile
professional freedom to work when and where you choose
All things considered, it’s a great place to start, as you have a base to work from and more experienced cuddlers to network with and learn from.
Open a cuddle cafe
If you have a passion for hospitality, why not combine it with your cuddling capabilities? The concept of the ‘cuddle cafe’ started in Japan – where customers can order a certain type of cuddle off the menu, ranging from the likes of a 20-minute power nap to a full night’s rest in the arms of a comforting stranger. Apart from the hefty cover charge, customers would be billed according to the length of time they spent at the cafe.
So far, it doesn’t seem like anything similar exists in the UK, so why not be a pioneer?
Work independently
Finally, you could go your own way entirely and set up a cuddling business from home:
Designate a special room/area for cuddles and make it as cosy as possible
Work out a ‘menu’ of cuddles you are able to offer and how long each would take
Set up a website people can make bookings through
Advertise your services – if you’re nervous about putting yourself out there on something like Gumtree, try spreading the word through friends and family first.
Just be sure to have a very strict screening process for clients – perhaps you could arrange a coffee meeting in a public place beforehand and also have another person around the house whenever you have a client. Safety first!

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