How do you become a professional cuddler

You need to take a training course, develop the proper skills, and apply for a role with a cuddling company or service in order to become a professional cuddler. For details on these steps and others you can take to become a professional cuddler, use this guide:

• Take a cuddling training course. You might think you know how to cuddle; however, to do it professionally requires the proper training.

  To get the title of professional cuddler or cuddle therapist, you need to get trained and certified. Training courses will educate you on the science and art of cuddling. They also teach you how to set the right boundaries and the best strategies to employ in terms of mental care for your clients.

  Training courses vary in length. Some courses are as short as three days, while others may last a month or more. Some training courses also require up to 30 hours of participation to pass the course.

  Cuddlist and Certified Cuddlers are two programs that offer online training and certification, so you can become a professional cuddler.

• Develop the proper skills and qualities. There is more to cuddling than just hugging or holding another individual. There are essential skills you must develop in order to become a professional cuddler.

  You need to be nurturing. You must have a nurturing personality or develop one to be a professional cuddler. This means you should be warm to your clients. A session with you should feel safe and protected. Your clients need more than just physical contact; they need to feel cared for. That's a core concept of professional cuddling.

  You need to be able to build platonic bonds and help soothe your clients in an organic fashion. You also must be a giver, meaning that you put your client's needs above your own during a cuddling session.

  You must have a love of touch. To be a professional cuddler, you must be comfortable with touching people in an intimate yet platonic way.

  You may develop platonic relationships with recurring clients, but oftentimes you are going to provide cuddling services to complete strangers. You need to be okay with this aspect and excel at putting your new clients at ease during a session.

  You have to be a great listener. As stated earlier, professional cuddling is not just about physical contact; it's also about actively listening to your clients before, during, and after a session.

  Here you can help them destress and feel appreciated. Giving them your undivided attention is a way to make your clients feel valued and want to have more cuddling sessions with you in the future.

• Apply for a role with a cuddling service or company. After you have gained certification as a professional cuddler and developed the proper skills, you can apply for a position as a professional cuddler.

  Research local companies or online entities that provide cuddle services and apply. Cuddle Comfort and Cuddlist, two organizations that certify, also can provide job opportunities to you.

  When reaching out, you should be ready to give your ID and participate in a background check.

  Cuddle Comfort does not require you to be certified before applying, so this can be a great way to get exposure to the industry before getting your certification. Cuddlist requires you to be trained and certified by their company; they also charge a $40 monthly fee to the professional cuddlers that are a part of their community.

• Develop your own cuddling business. You can also try to start a cuddling service of your own if you don't want to work for a company.

  To do this, you need to perform market research on professional cuddling in your local area, develop a business plan, set up a website, and market your cuddling business.

  Your business plan should cover customer research, competitors, a startup budget, and financial projections for your business.

  Other things you should add include the problems you will be solving for clients and customers, what sets your business apart from the competition, the resources your business will depend upon, and your business's mission statement and vision for the future of the company.

  Your business plan is a critical document for yourself, especially if you are looking to get a small business loan or investors in your company.

  You also need to figure out exactly what type of cuddling services you are going to offer and whether or not you have the ability to hire other professional cuddlers when you start it.

  Just be sure to think all of these important issues through when starting to develop your business plan. At this stage, you should also choose a name for your business. Pick something catchy and cuddling-related, if possible.

  You also should look into what permits and licenses you may need to obtain. Some businesses require you to apply for a combination of licenses and permits from your state and federal government.

  Consider applying to become a limited liability company (LLC). If you operate as an LLC, your personal and company information is entirely separate. While this changes your tax status, it does protect you from personal losses based on the company's performance.

  Once you have this determined, you'll also want to get a Federal Tax ID number. This helps you get a license to run your business. This is also referred to as an EIN or Employer Identification Number.

  Requirements will vary from state to state, so it's important to do your own research into your specific state's requirements. Business insurance is necessary to protect your LLC from liabilities and other possible claims.

  You should also consider seeking the counsel of an experienced insurance agent to determine all the necessary insurance policies you should get for your cuddling business.

  After taking care of these things, you can now market your cuddling business. Utilize the internet, and your local community, if necessary.

  Social media is a critical marketing tool for a cuddling business. You should create social media accounts for your business and try to gain friends and followers. You can post about your cuddling services and pricing.

  You should also develop a website for your cuddling business. Your website should include your pricing and contact information, as well as things like customer testimonies about your services. Make sure your social media business accounts link to your website and vice versa.