Frames, Fangs and ED EXPO: Joey Bien’s journey to the Treasure Club chain
A chance encounter with Slim Baucom at ED EXPO changed the course of Joey Bien’s career and paved the way for his success.
(NOTE: This story appears in the March 2025 issue of ED Magazine)
Treasure...
MEET THE ATM DESIGNED FOR THE ADULT NIGHTCLUB INDUSTRY
BanQone, creator of the innovative single dollar bill-distributing ATM and two-time ED EXPO sponsor, is back with a new development that promises even more revenue-making opportunities for club owners.
Many "traditional" ATMs don't distribute ones -...
“Take it off!” – It’s Stripjoints Volume 104!
“Skinny Little Missy” by Nickelback
Remember when it seemed like everyone was hating on Nickelback … for seemingly no reason, other than the fact that they were popular? Well it appears that it’s no longer...
The Founders Interview: A conversation with David “Slim” Baucom
The Founders Interview
A conversation with
David "Slim" Baucom
Founder of MAL Entertainment
Interview and story by ED Founder Don Waitt
(NOTE: this story appears in the May 2023 issue of ED Magazine.)
“Double your girls. Double your money.”
- David “Slim” Baucom
There were...
The Founders Interview: Deja Vu Founder Harry Mohney
Note: This is the first installment in a new articles series for ED Publications, dubbed "The Founders Interview Series by ED Founder Don Waitt."
Picture an old-time movie projector. With huge reels of 35mm film...
Finally, it’s time to hear the stories of our “Founding Fathers”
(Note: This Publisher's Note by Dave Manack appears in the January 2023 issue of ED Magazine)
As a 26-year-old music and sports journalist, I had a lot to learn about the adult nightclub industry when...
Special Focus on security products for your club!
(Note: This story appears in the March 2021 issue of ED Magazine)
Pandemic or no, keeping entertainers, staff and patrons safe is a club’s top priority. Security products like radios, wands, metal detectors and touch-free...
Club Owner Spotlight on “Top Gun” Scott Hendrix
(Note: This story appears in the March 2021 issue of ED Magazine)
Scott Hendrix is familiar with the roar of war, but these days he much more prefers the quiet-er calm of success as the...
It’s StripJoints track reviews Vol. 88!
MISSIO “Vagabond (feat. Czarface)"
Missio, which is Latin for “mission,” sports an alternative/electronic sound with beat-driven hip-hop undertones. According to Merriam-Webster, vagabond is a “person who wanders from place to place without a fixed home.”...
First Amendment crusader John Weston passes away of cancer
story by Larry Kaplan
Fabled First Amendment attorney John Weston, one of the adult industry’s leading defenders for nearly the entirety of its existence, died of cancer, September 11th, surrounded by his family, friends,...
Listen to Humboldt Swagger before, not AFTR
It’s not everyone that enjoys a profession then takes a sabbatical to improve upon that craft.
But that’s what DJ AFTR, Alone For The Ride, did as he took a break from DJing in the...
Jerry Westlund rises to the occasion and Ponies up
Jerry Westlund understands that entertainers and floor staff are in an extremely vulnerable position, which is why he’s gone out of his way to help them with critical financial advice and Walmart gift cards....
During shutdown, it’s a family affair at Monroe’s of Palm Beach
Monroe’s of Palm Beach “wasted no time” in prepping for life with its doors closed and made sure its staff and entertainers were taken care of.
When the COVID-19 shutdown was imposed on Florida bars...
A message from ACE: Contact Congress to support hospitality workers!
ACE (the Association of Club Executives) is requesting your help to confront the economic impact of the coronavirus head-on—as a united industry. Here's what they're suggesting: Call on President Trump and Congress to support you...
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Recent Stories
Be the change: Redefining the industry, one leader at a time
Every month for six years, one executive crisscrosses the country to integrate her app, Pole Position, that assists both house entertainers and club management....
Marketing the party
Planning themed parties at your venue takes much more than decorations and costumes. Kelly Skillen of KMA Consulting Group provides some helpful tips to...
How, and why, to create a safe environment for your entertainers
Robert C. Smith of Nightlife Hospitality Consultants gives EXPO attendees a preview of his upcoming seminar on one of the most crucial areas of...
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