Maybe you’re thinking of launching a fan-subscription channel or aspiring to land your first studio scene. What are some of the hints and tips you should know as you navigate the adult entertainment industry?
We asked some of our porn-star connections what advice they would give to someone who was starting in the content creation business.
Sir Peter
“Stay humble…” says Sir Peter – the Content Creator of the Year winner at the Grabby Awards Europe. “Work hard and be proud of the work that you do.
“It’s a tough industry. Make sure that this is what you want to do and just go for it 100%! Stay focused on your own goals and don’t waste time being jealous of what other people are doing.”
“Never forget to treat others and yourself with kindness. Be an example of professionalism and integrity, and have fun along the way!”
Seth Peterson
“Just be careful…” advises Seth Peterson, who now films with Naked Sword after getting his start with Helix Studios. “Don’t get taken advantage of. Know your worth. If something isn’t to your satisfaction, then don’t do it.”
Callum & Cole
“Firstly, know your boundaries and stick to them!” assert Callum & Cole – the Scottish couple who recently collected the trophy for Most Imaginative Content Creator at the Grabby Awards Europe. “Make sure to protect your content – it’s your currency. Focus on building a brand, not just a page, and don’t rely on one platform to carry you. Most importantly, protect your peace of mind because your mental health matters just as much as your hustle!”
Johnny Hakson
“Before starting, you have to love and feel comfortable with your body, have a high sex drive, and enjoy sex, ” advises Johnny Hakson, winner of the Best Twink trophy at Grabby Awards Europe 2025.
“Be natural and spontaneous – people like to feel that you are enjoying every scene. Create a connection with your scene partner. You also need to develop a strong mindset to overcome any negative comments you may receive from family, friends, and people around you.”
Joel Someone
“I struggle to deal with my social media…” shares GayVN award winner, Joel Someone. “It’s a platform that doesn’t want you on there. It’s a medium that’s trying to kick you off. But you have to figure out the boundaries and figure out how the platforms work. Nothing is easy in this life. If you really want this career, you can’t let something like social media hurt you or hold you back. Not everyone can have this life.”
“Whoever you talk to, you’re going to hear the exact same advice every single time – try more, try different, explore your options, be nice, go to every event. Everyone will give you the same advice – whether you take it or not is up to you.”
Mika Ayden
“You have to have confidence in yourself…” advises Mika Ayden, winner of the trophy for Best Group scene at the recent Grabby Awards Europe. “There’s room for everyone in this industry. You don’t need to be muscular or have the biggest dick. What really matters is being authentic and passionate.”
“It’s also important to have a healthy lifestyle – get good sleep, avoid alcohol and drugs – you want to be at your best and feel good mentally.”
“Get the ball rolling by producing their own content, build your profile on social media, and stay close to your audience – that’s who makes it possible for us to be able to do this job.”
Sascha Cologne
“It’s challenging sometimes because there are so many more creators coming into the industry…” shares Sascha Cologne, performer and CEO of CollabFinder. “Your audience expects more and more and more of you, and you feel that pressure.”
“Also, some collaborations that you have sometimes don’t feel great, but you still want to do them. It’s a challenging job – it’s not as easy as just fucking around and getting money for it.”
“The good things are that you don’t have to be in one place the whole time, you can travel, you meet a lot of new people, and you can develop from that.”
Duke London
“I have three bits of advice…” says Duke London, winner of Best Bottom at the Grabby Awards Europe.
“First, stay true to yourself. You can see when somebody is truly enjoying what they do. Don’t become a creator that focuses on creating content that makes others happy – you’re in control of your brand.”
“Second, be consistent. Consistency is key to growth. You’ll start to build a loyal and trusting fan base who will be more invested in you long term, which means higher lifetime fan retention. We focus on getting new fans but we should focus equally on how we retain the ones we have.”
“Finally, become part of the community. Content creators are often willing to share tips that have worked for them but equally you can learn from the mistakes of others. Ask everyone you meet what the one thing has been that has helped them grow.”
Colby Jaxxx
“If content creating is something you want to do, start now…” says Colby Jaxxx – host of the BateOff competition on BateWorld.
“Just kind of figure out your vibe and your aesthetic, and play around – record videos with the thought of nobody’s ever going to see this. But if you watch it back and you’re like, wait, this is really good. Then post it. See what sort of response you get.”
“That’s what I used to do – I used to just set up my phone and I’d say, you know what? Nobody’s ever going to see this, this is for me. And then I’d watch it back and be like, yeah, no – I want people to see this.”
Leo Bulgari
“Make sure you’re grounded emotionally and spiritually…” advises Grabby nominee, Leo Bulgari. ”Don’t enter this industry to fill a void – know your purpose. Protect your peace, set clear boundaries, and remember – everything you do will stay online forever.”
“Ask yourself if this aligns with who you truly are and who you want to become. No career is worth losing your inner peace or your connection with God.”
Miles Fallon
“There’s two things for me…” shares Miles Fallon, who films with KinkMen. “The first one is, don’t let the money drive you. Your initial startup period isn’t going to look that great – you’ll have highs and lows. If you’re doing everything based on a money number, you’re not going to get there. You’ve got to have passion and drive behind everything that you’re doing.”
“The second thing is to figure out who you are – whether that’s being authentically yourself or coming up with a persona. Whatever way you want to do it, just make sure you know what that is and what you want to put out there. The people who like my vibe are the people who like my content – you can’t expect everyone to love what you’re creating. I put out what I personally like and what I enjoy – what I think is hot or sexy or funny or silly. That’s what I put out for my people – it’s not going to be for everybody.”
Sister Roma
“Stay humble…” says Sister Roma – creative director for Naked Sword. “I think that some people start out new and fresh and they’re sort of star-truck with the whole idea of being a porn-star. Then, having fans and people recognise them – they reach a certain status – that can sometimes change them.”
“We owe everything to the fans. Just like the industry owes everything to the models, the models owe everything to the fans. Just remember to stay humble and to come from a place of gratitude.”
