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Smoke & Money, Chapter 2 - Bill Skarsgård

Title: Smoke & Money

Warning: 100% NSFW, some drug use, swearing, sex/fetish/kink type situations

Description: A young sex worker gets tangled in the dangerous web of a wealthy entrepreneur whose tastes push her past all of her known limits.

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Weeks went by and the weather warmed up to the point when I could finally turn the heat off and save a little on bills. Work was steady and I had procured a couple of new clients. One wanted a contract with me for once a week on the same day. At first, I refused him but then he upped his paying amount from 300 a night to 500 a night to secure the same night that would fit into his busy work schedule. A thousand a month. That was my rent for only 4 sessions. After mulling it over I decided I would take his offer if he did away with the contract. My request didn’t sit well with him at first and he threatened to go elsewhere until we reached a compromise. 400 for once a week, every week until renegotiation. No contracts, only my promise.

A promise that would be broken. It was Wednesday night and I was getting ready to leave to meet my newest weekly client when I received an e-mail from an address I had never seen before. The subject line was familiar though.

1,000 tonight.

The email address matched the initials from the first time. Only now instead of a random email address, it seemed to be his personal address. B Skarsgard. I wondered what the B stood for. “My rich shoe dude is a rich Scandinavian dude by the sounds of it.” I opened it eagerly.

Come here again tonight?

B.S.

My top teeth sank into my bottom lip. I already had my client and it wasn’t polite to cancel without any notice. Fuck.

I can’t tonight. I’m busy with another client. Pleased to come tomorrow if you like?

I frowned as I sent off my most unfortunate declination. I did make a verbal agreement already and as much as I’d rather shine shoes than put an old cock down my throat, I was a woman of my word. That was until I received the next e-mail.

No. Come now. I’ll double it.B.S.

Oh fuck. I was not passing up two grand. I couldn’t. My inner broke hoe was practically in tears over this. Fuck it. I had to go where the money was. It took me a long time to come up with an excuse to duck out on my client, long enough to receive another email from Mr. Skarsgard.

Shall I send a car?

B.S.

Yes. What should I wear?

Same thing as last time. No panties though

B.S.

Oh, finally it gets interesting. I laughed to myself. As if getting paid two thousand dollars wasn’t interesting enough already.

It was like an instant replay. Same car, same driver, same niceties. I was driven to the huge estate, let out of the car and walked inside. “You remember the way, miss?” The driver asked. “I do. Thank you.” I took the stairs one by one, letting my hand glide up the polished wooden banister as I ascended. This time there was no smoke floating from the open doorway. Down the hall, I walked until I reached the second door on the left. Once more I was met with the figure under the canopy. This time though there was a new pair of shoes, a rag and shoe polish. The shoes had a pointed toe and gold buckles. The rag was brand new.

His weight shifted on the bed and out of the shadow of the canopy I saw his feet and legs emerge to plant on the floor. I saw his elbows come to rest on his knees. He was wearing the shoes from the first night. There wasn’t a scuff mark to be seen on them. Strangely, I was pleased. He wore black slacks, black socks, and a white tank top style undershirt. His limbs were long as befit a man that wore that size shoe. I could make out the contours of his biceps, the length of his arms down to the elegant hands. His face was somewhat visible enough for me to see he had thick brown hair all pushed back stylishly. His nose was long and upturned, almost elf-like with high cheekbones and sunken eyes. There was an unlit cigarette between his lips. The shadows cascading over him made it nearly impossible to make out any other distinctive features.

He was handsome, from what I could see.

“Please begin.” He gestured towards the shoes on the floor. This time they were closer to the bed.

For some reason, this atmosphere robbed me of the words I wanted to say. Moreover, the questions I wanted to ask. But a more successful girl had once told me, don’t ask too many questions because you don’t need too many answers.

I did what I was told and got on my knees before him and the shoes but before I could begin he paused me. He took the cigarette from between his lips and held it between to two fingers. “Did you forget your panties?” He asked, pointing at me with the cigarette in hand. “Yes, sir.” He leaned back, producing a lighter from his pocket to light the tip of his cigarette. “Good girl. In front of me, please.” As he exhaled a cloud of smoke I repositioned myself with my back towards him and made a deliberate show of bending over to retrieve the rag and shoes. With my jacket on you couldn’t see that I wasn’t wearing panties no matter how far down I bent.

A chill like ice water being poured down my back set my hands to shake. With my back to him, I felt vulnerable. He was silent save for the sound of burning paper and the soft exhalation of smoke.

“Take off your jacket.” His voice was hoarse with cigarette smoke.

I obeyed him immediately. Without hesitation, I removed the jacket, set it aside and resumed the task at hand. This time I worked with an extra arch in my spine, just for him. I heard him breathing and smoking his cigarette as I worked. I could not stop picturing what he looked like watching me.

Inside of the dark room, I began to feel light-headed. All the subtle sounds began to meld together. The head rush of polish and the stench of cigarettes overcame me. I caressed the stiff leather of the designer shoe over and over with my ass up. It became surreal when I heard his weight shift off the bed. By the shuffling of his shoes, I knew that he was now standing. Whether or not he was presiding over me or getting ready to strike me, my heart quickened. The nauseous feeling of anxiety numbed my arms and locked my elbows in place. His footsteps carried further away though. Out of the corner of my eye, I saw him walking towards a serving cart laden with bottles and glass tumblers. Each footfall echoed off the walls of the room. The satisfying sound of his every step resonated. I listened carefully to what he was doing. I heard glass clinking and surely an expensive alcohol being poured. As he turned towards me, drink in hand, the soles of his shoes scraped against the floor.

He walked towards where I kneeled on all fours. With a drink in one hand and a cigarette in the other, he approached. When a familiar pair of leather shoes entered my line of sight, that’s when I paused and looked up at him. His long legs were like stilts for the rest of him. I could not see his face as it was obscured by the glass and he was entirely too tall to take in.

“Don’t stop.” He said after swallowing a sip of his drink.

Quickly I took up polishing, averting my eyes from him.

I worked and worked away as he watched, sipped his drink and smoked his cigarette down to the filter. He left my side, presumably to put his smoke out in the ashtray beside his bed. I heard the mattress groan as he sat on it.

“Bring them here.”

His request caught me off guard but I obeyed. In one hand I picked up both shoes and started hobbling towards him on my knees and one free hand. When I got closer to the side of the canopy bed he kicked off his shoes and they fell by the side of his socked feet.

Somehow with no words exchanged I knew to bring him the new pair. I sat up on the meat of my calves, toes curled to the carpet and presented him with the left shoe for him to slip his foot into. I held the buckled shoe steady as he pushed his foot inside. With a gentle stamp of his sole on the floor, it went on and he lifted his right leg for the other. I did the same thing to him and then sat back again to look up at his shadowy face.

Finally, my eyes became adjusted to the darkness but there was scarcely any more detail of his face I could make out that I hadn’t already. By his silhouette, I could see he had a long neck that broadened out into square shoulders. When he leaned forward to rest his forearms on top of his thighs, his face came into view. Sitting there on the largest canopy bed I had ever seen was a man with lustrous brown hair, deep eyes hooded by a menacing brow bone and lips so full and so blushed that they looked like a cherub’s.

My my, what a pretty boy.

I did not expect him to stoop down towards me but he did and I couldn’t help but flinch. He lifted my chin with one of his long fingers. I could smell nicotine on his skin.

“Thank you Miss. That will be all for tonight.”

“Yes, sir.”

He touched the pad of his thumb to my bottom lip, examining me for a moment before leaning away.

“Your money is on the table.”

With a nod I stood up, the rush of blood to my legs was strong and I struggled not to waiver in front of him. After gathering my coat I left but not before taking the cash from the brass dish. I wasn’t sure if it was just me or what but the bills felt warm in my hand. Warm and somehow wrong. I was as confused as I was intrigued. I had heard of a lot of kinks before but this was something new. I had all the time in the world to draw my conclusions about him. Why was he paying me to do these things? It was no common foot-fetish. He had to be getting some sort of kick out of having a woman put his shoes on for him and the money… The money was another perplexing piece of this puzzle. Two thousand dollars just seemed like so much for so little. I had clients that would laugh in my face if I ever demanded that amount of money even for the most extreme requests.

I wondered what he got out of all this. The thought haunted me. Who was this man and why had I never heard of him before? In the sex work world, you were forced to make friends. I had girlfriends who did the same work as I did and we all had our network of communication. It was for gossip about clients or to warn each other of Johns who tried to dodge you or just the outrageous requests from some of the creme-de-la-creme of weird dudes who paid lots of money for hookers. If he was a very rich man who paid out stacks for stuff like that, I would have heard about it from one of the other girls.

The fact that I had never heard of this B. Skarsgard was unsettling so I took to my list of contacts to start digging around. The first person I tried was a girl who boasted having over thirty clients that she had regular sessions with. She had been in the game for a few years starting at the ripe age of nineteen. If I wasn’t mistaken she had to have been twenty-five by now and still gorgeous. Still pulling hard tricks on her own. The stories I had heard from her were unfathomable.

I didn’t want to be too forthcoming so I danced around the subject a little with her at first.

Have you ever had a client ask you to put his shoes on for him? I asked her via instant message.

No, not really. Well… kinda. But it wasn’t his shoes. I had a client ask to watch me give myself a home pedicure and then put on stockings and then my own shoes. Lol, why do you ask?

Haha, no real reason. I was talking with a friend and she said she had this new client who had a weird shoe fetish.

Shoe fetishes aren’t THAT weird. At least not to me. I wish I knew more guys who had them though… Free shoes.

What was the most you have ever made off one client that wasn’t a bluntly sexual request?

What do you mean? Give me an example.

Like… remember how that one girl Larissa said an old guy paid her 700 bucks to sit at his kitchen table and eat pieces of fruit while he watched? Like that type of thing lol.

Ooooh. Hm. I guess probably this one guy asked me to step on his balls in stilettos for 600 an hour.

Haha. Shit. People are weird.

Totally.

No, there was no evident trail leading to him. I asked around about any wealthy newcomers with some other friends but as far as anyone told me, they had been seeing all the same clients and any new ones were men over the age of forty. There was no talk of a young Scandinavian man. I must have been his first. My assumption gave the situation a whole new feeling. A warm feeling. I had always wanted to be someone’s first.

I found myself thinking about B. Skarsgard a lot during the day and even more at night. When would he call on me again? What would he have me do differently? Was he satisfied with what he had already gotten from me? It got to the point where I kept reading the e-mails we had exchanged and once I had read them, I read them over again. I even considered reaching out to him but my pride stopped me. I just left his e-mail address open with a blank template. No. That would appear too desperate, too needy.

Fuck, this is stupid.

I had heard of girls getting hung up on a client. Whether it was lust or the insult of a dismissal, there were plenty of grey areas to tread in when it came to my line of work. Not everything was as simple as giving and taking. There was always jealousy, hurt and danger. I myself had made it a very long way without any of the three complicating things for me. I wasn’t about to let it now. I deduced that if he wanted me again he would make it known. And make it known he did when one night, nearly a month after our last encounter, he reached out again. This time he did not use his go-to tagline. In fact, there was no subject line at all. Just his e-mail address floating at the top of my inbox.

Up for a visit? 1,000 if you can come tonight.

I wasted no time in replying, Yes. I can come tonight.

Wear whatever you like this time.

I immediately started getting ready. I whipped off the clothes I was wearing, threw my hair up in a bun and hopped into the shower. Never had I washed so quickly before. I chose a matching bra and panty set- black and lacy. Fool-proof. Nothing was as easy and sophisticated as black. It was a safe choice.

Although he didn’t request the jacket, I decided to take it upon myself to wear a new knee-length coat that I had bought myself with his money. I figured if he was going to pay me so handsomely, I’d treat myself to something I thought he might appreciate. Or perhaps he wouldn’t but either way, I thought it appropriate since it was dealer’s choice anyway.

The sleek BMW pulled up and off I went on another house-call. This time I had nerves about it all. My curiosity set my imagination fluttering off. What could be next, I wondered. Did his driver know what was going on between us? Would the client speak more to me this time and would I be able to see him close up? The third time I stepped into the foyer of his home I felt an odd sense of familiarity. I stared up at the arching ceilings and the framed paintings and wondered how the place would look in the daytime with the sun shining through the windows.

With purpose, I ascended the stairs. With each step, I felt my heart beat harder against my chest. By the time I reached the open doorway I could feel my pulse battering in my neck. Why all the mystery and why did I feel so vulnerable?

“Won’t you come in?” He asked when my pause at the door became too apparent.

“Yes, sir…” I started. “May I ask you a question?”

“Yes?”

“Why so much for what you ask? I would gladly accept less.”

Mr. Skarsgard stood up from his sitting position at the side of his bed. “Would you? Why is that?”

I bit my bottom lip and shrugged. “It just seems like a lot-”

“Do you not think your services are worth what I’m paying you?”

“No… That’s not what I meant. I just mean… I know people who would do a lot more for a lot less. Seems a little excessive to me, if you don’t mind me saying.”

He took a pack of cigarettes off the bedside table and produced a lighter from the pocket of his fitted pants. His eyes were on me as he retrieved a cigarette from the pack and stuck it between his lips.

“So what you’re saying is that you would do a lot more for me if I wished?”

“Yes.”

He approached me and at the same time, I noticed there were no empty shoes awaiting me in the center of the room. So as to not appear afraid, I took a step further into the room. He walked into the light cast by the window and my lips fell slightly apart. Well over six foot and devastatingly handsome, I felt the wash of arousal stir inside of me. That hadn’t happened in a long time. He was wearing a white tank-style undershirt, dark slacks, a leather belt and designer shoes again. I don’t think I had seen the shoes before but I also could not train my eyes away from his face to look hard enough.

I couldn’t say I found any of my regular clients that attractive but I didn’t find them that repulsive either. This man, however, was as gorgeous as he was intimidating. I watched, entranced as he lifted his hand to take the cigarette from his mouth, smoke pouring out of his nostrils. His tongue darted out to slide across his bottom lip. He was all long limbs and pale skin.

“What would you do for me?” He asked.

“Anything.”

“Anything?” He repeated, eyebrows raising. “Because on your profile you do have a rather long list of things you refuse to participate in. You would make certain exceptions for me?”

I was at a loss for words so much so that my mouth hung open for a moment. “For that amount of money? I could be coerced into bending my personal rules a little.”

Between puffs, he pointed his long fingers at me. “Yet you just told me you would accept less money.”

“I, um-”

He turned away and headed back towards his bed to the ashtray. “I’m not trying to trap you.”

“Alright.”

“You’ll accept what I give you and in turn, you will do as I say, does that sound like a fair arrangement to you?”

I swallowed the saliva flooding my mouth. “Yes, sir.”

“So far I’ve enjoyed your submission to me. I want to take it further.”

“Okay.”

“Yes… sir.”

“Yes, sir.” I corrected myself.

He stubbed out his cigarette, ran his hand through his hair and turned back towards me. “On your knees.”

I listened to him and he approached me with a certain lilt in his step that commanded my attention. His expression was firm and stuck on me kneeling before him. He bent at the hips and slid his spindly fingers around my neck, caressing and not squeezing, threading through the hair on the back of my head and pulling it taut. With his grip he pulled my head back, forcing me to look up at him.

“Show me your tongue.”

I let my tongue loll out of my mouth for him and never broke eye contact. He sucked on his bottom lip and let out a throaty purr. I watched as he sucked up all the saliva from inside his mouth, no doubt gathering it in a pool on his tongue. He lowered himself even closer to my face and let a long string of spit spill from his puckered lips onto my outstretched tongue. It was so warm and watery that it immediately dripped onto my chin and chest. When he swooped down and forced his open mouth over mine, sucking up what he had administered, he let out a moan that echoed down my throat and filled my lungs.

“Spit on the floor.” He whispered.

I did. I spit on the carpet in front of me and looked back up at him. His hand let go of my hair and he rose up tall. He began to unbuckle his belt. I could only watch to see what would happen next. My mouth was buzzing from the wet contact and by the shade of red his lips had turned, I could tell he felt the same sensation.

The leather of his belt slid smoothly against the material of his slacks when he pulled it free from the loops. Paralyzed, I watched him remove the belt and bend down to place it around my neck. He fed one end through the buckle and didn’t stop until the leather pulled snugly against my skin like a makeshift leash. He gripped the end of the belt, stood up again and tugged on it to get me moving. The restraint against my throat tightened as he pulled me forward to crawl through the puddle of spit that had just fallen from my mouth and hadn’t absorbed into the carpet.

“Crawl.” He commanded me.

So I did. I crawled like an animal with his belt around my neck and he led me. It was a struggle not to trip on the hem of my dress as I put one knee in front of the other. Each step he took was deliberate and slow, his legs extended out long and I was forced to keep up the pace or else choke as the leather noose tightened around my neck. He walked me towards the serving cart and then further. There was a door that I had not noticed during my first two encounters with Mr. Skardsgard. I wondered where it led to. An en suite bathroom? A sex dungeon? Before my mind could wander any further he stopped, turned and looked down at me.

One foot extended towards me. His shoes were Italian leather with three rows of lacing. I looked up at his face, awaiting his next command.

“Kiss them.”

He must have noticed my hesitation as he lifted the belt strap and it cut into my skin. “Kiss. Them.”

The leather had a distinct smell and felt cold against my skin as I puckered up and kissed the toe of his left shoe. To be thorough and avoid having the belt tighten again I kept going, placing small kisses all over the toe of his expensive shoe.

“Spit.”

Before I could amass enough of my own saliva he pulled my head up by the strap. “Wait wait, open your mouth.”

I locked eyes with him and let my jaw hang open. Once more he produced a dollop of spit and dropped it into my mouth only this time, it slid down into the back of my throat and I coughed to keep from swallowing it. “Now spit on them.” I let our collective drool fall from my tongue onto his shoe. It ran down the sides, over the seams, and onto the carpet beneath his sole. He stared down at me, slack-jawed, admiring the mess I was helping him make.

“Good.” He whispered, dropping the end of the belt he had been leading me with to the floor beside my hands.

“Now listen to me…” He said, bending at the knees to bring himself down to my level. “Never fucking question me. As far we go, you are bought and paid for, okay? You are mine when I want you, anytime, any day. When I call you, you answer. I’ll decide what I pay you and you will fucking like it. This isn’t some Fifty Shades bullshit, you hear me? I’m counting on your professionalism to make this work for the both of us.”

I nodded, “yes, sir.”

His eyes bore deep into mine, searching for any hint of defiance but there was none to be found. I had heard him loud and clear. It appeared as though I had a new top priority customer.

After a long stare, he nodded, stood back up and made his way over to retrieve his cigarettes. I watched him, still on the carpet on all-fours, his belt dangling from my neck loosely. He lit a cigarette and inhaled deeply.

“Good. Now you may go… And give the driver your contact information on your way out.”

“Yes, sir.” My voice had turned hoarse.

Mr. Skarsgård left the room and as soon as the echoes of his steps faded away I sat up on my knees, slipped the belt off from over my head and stood up. It still felt like his spit was in my mouth and every time I swallowed I was swallowing more of him.

I let out the air that I was hoarding in my lungs for what seemed like the first time all night. Standing up made me feel light-headed and it took me a moment to find my equilibrium. With the belt in hand, I approached the canopy bed and laid it down gently on the duvet before turning to leave.

Questions in my mind were buzzing around like flies the entire ride home. Little questions with no answers. I kept watching the driver, wondering what kind of information he had and if I should chance a conversation about his employer. Before I got too carried away with the notion, I decided it best to mind my own business. That was an aspect of my job that I had many struggles with and even more so now that I was dealing with a particularly interesting client.

It was hard not to wonder what Mr. Skarsgård’s end game was and I knew it was going to be itching in the back of my head for a while. My sudden captivation sent me in search of ways to shake the strange feeling I got when I thought about him and what he wanted from me. All I had was the cash to remind me what I was doing this for.

It was never a good idea to get involved in a client’s business or to even ask questions about their personal lives. In fact, it was one of the golden rules of sex work. The less you knew, the better. Even if the roles were reversed, I had always snubbed men when they asked me about my personal life, if I had a boyfriend, what my other aspirations were or what my own end game was. Truth be told, I had no idea what my goal was but I’d never tell that to a John. My fake confidence was practically unshakeable when it came to their prying and that was good because it painted me into a picture of a hardcore mistress, a dangerous lady with a murky past. I was earning respect from those around me, no, I commanded it.

With all of the extra cash coming in I got this air about me whenever I met up with other customers. Suddenly I felt like my time was worth a lot more than what I had been initially charging. I was spoiled now and it felt good. Finally after all the blowjobs, old men, body hair and anxiety, I was getting what I needed to live the way I had envisioned.

Before I could go apeshit and spend all of my cash on shit I didn’t need I decided it best to pay off my late bills and start off on a clean slate, with the rest of the money stowed away in a box at the back of my coat closet. If I hadn’t acquired the cash using questionable methods, I would have opened a savings account but this felt way better.

I was changing. I was becoming a night-walking bad-ass bitch with the money and all the right shoes for all occasions. So quickly had I shed the skin of the poor chick and emerged as a Queen of pain and love like the girls I had learned from. This was nice. This was really, really nice.

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late-night-feelingsss · 3 years ago

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clarencenicholsonata · 4 years ago

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Social media contests can be a fun, engaging way to connect with your fans while also getting valuable data.

Marketers can execute contests to discover an engaged segment of fans that they can use to create a custom audience for retargeting campaigns.

With the popularity of Instagram Stories, businesses are turning to the platform to connect and reward their fans with prizes and giveaways. Not only are more companies shifting to working in virtual teams, but customers are also turning to social media now more than ever…

Making it essential that you have a strategy to meet your audience where they are and reap the benefits.

Before we look at a few Instagram Story contest formats, let’s examine why the platform is so effective for engaging fans.

Leveraging Instagram Stories to Engage Customers

Instagram Stories are becoming more popular by the day.

As of last year, Instagram Stories had 500 million daily active users (DAU) and was growing by 20% every six months.

In addition, Instagram Stories bring a new level of customized content to Instagram.

Businesses can publish photos or videos to their story with tagged locations, hashtags, music, polls, forms, and other added features.

Business profiles that have more than 10,000 followers are able to add a link to their story. When a link is included, fans can swipe up to be taken to the website.

This was a feature that fans have wanted for years. Approximately 15% of fans have used the swipe up feature on a branded Instagram Story before.

On Instagram, you need to focus on producing high-quality, visual content. This can be intimidating for businesses with limited employees or resources.

Don’t worry. There are plenty of low-cost video production agencies that can help you craft hours and hours of footage to use on Instagram:

It’s essential to invest in high-quality content. It will drive your engagement and convert more customers.

In addition to video content, you can work with freelance designers to develop branding guidelines to follow on your story contests:

With such a large user base and so many features, it’s no wonder businesses are turning to Instagram Stories to engage customers.

To get started, I highly suggest using an online whiteboard platform to brainstorm ideas (such as the ones shared below) and to brainstorm with your team.

Need some inspiration? Let’s look at some of the types of contests businesses are launching on the platform.

1. Create a Simple Sweepstakes

Zoma, a mattress brand, launched their #SleeptoWin giveaway last year to showcase their product and engage their Instagram audience:

The contest invited fans to:

Follow their Instagram page

Like the post

Tag two friends and post their fitness goals

One winner would be selected to receive a free mattress. That’s it! Because it’s so simple, you’re bound to get a lot of entrants.

You should know, though, that those three steps were picked strategically.

The reason for the first step of liking the page should be obvious. It helps grow the business’ following and gives the company a chance to remarket to the customer.

Users were asked to “like” the post, because previously, user activity would appear in their followers’ Discover tab. This has recently been changed, but liking the post will still drive business’ engagement numbers and expose the post to more of their followers organically.

Finally, tagging two friends helps expose more target customers to the brand.

Zoma promoted the contest with a short video that showcased their product and had a text overlay explaining the contest instructions. They shared this in their post and story feed.

Short, quick social media videos like that one are easy to make even if you aren’t an experienced videographer. There is plenty of video editing software that beginners can hack their way through to produce simple social video assets.

The video promotion on Instagram was only one aspect of the digital campaign, though. The #SleeptoWin campaign leveraged social media influencers and existing customers to share testimonials and their experiences with the product.

This content was shared on the company’s Instagram Story feed to promote the contest and the Zoma brand. Those Stories are now saved on the Zoma Instagram’s featured stories section, so users can access them at any time.

Collectively, Zoma’s #SleeptoWin campaign showcased their products' best features, excited their loyal followers, and compiled a list of eager fans that want to try the mattress.

You can even run a similar campaign across your other platforms as well such as Facebook and Twitter. If you decide to go that route, there are plenty of tools to manage your various social networks under one roof.

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2. User-Generated Content Giveaways

Perhaps you want to have your customers do more than add a comment in exchange for the chance to win a free product.

That’s where a user-generated content giveaway comes into play. In this style of giveaway, brands ask fans to create a video or tag them in a photo of them using their product.

Fans need to be creative to publish the best content that will stand out from competitors. This provides the company with a wealth of user-generated content that they can use in various other marketing campaigns.

To encourage your fans to post user-generated content, add the instructions and contest hashtag to your Instagram bio — just like Gili Sports did.

There are various hashtag generator tools you can use to help come up with unique hashtags for your brand, if you haven’t established any already. Then, when your fans share their content, you can add it to your story and amplify it in your story.

Depending on what is required to be in the photo or video to enter the contest, this can be a great opportunity to encourage fans to show how they would use your product in its natural environment.

User-generated content will connect with other customers in ways that company-owned product videos can’t. Their unbiased reviews and passion for your product will directly impact your company.

To get as many potential customers participating in the contest as possible, enlist the help of influencers that align with your brand.

By having them participate in the contest, it will expose the campaign to their followers, while growing brand awareness for your company as well.

3. Form Fill Contests

Instagram continuously adds new features that businesses can include in their stories. One useful feature is the questions form that businesses can add to photos and videos.

With the questions form, businesses can ask a specific question or write a statement in the box.

Fans can respond directly to the form that appears in the story. The business will be able to see the responses. If you’re worried about who is going to respond to those responses to provide an even better experience, try incorporating a chatbot tool to automate your responses.

With a form on your story, Instagram can essentially function as a landing page designed for data collection.

All fans need to do to enter is add text to the form on your story, and Instagram will provide you with all the responses. Then, you can share the ones you like and select a winner.

In the example below, the followers who correctly guessed the location of the brands next pop-up store won a prize.

To enter, all they had to do was add their guess into the question box on the story.

The brand could sort through the guesses and customize the winning one with a background photo and text before publishing it to their feed.

Just be sure to use a spelling or grammar tool like Grammarly so that your content makes sense and is easy to read by your audience. Otherwise, good luck getting engagement when no one understands the message you’re trying to get across!

Conclusion

When businesses focus on growing their fan bases, sometimes engaging fans falls to the wayside.

Instagram Stories are a simple and effective way for businesses to publish engaging content that their customers want to see.

There’s so many features built into Instagram Stories, which makes the platform ripe for contests. Three of the most popular formats are simple sweepstakes, user-generated content giveaways, and form fill contests.

By promoting contests in your Instagram Stories, you’ll delight existing fans while bringing a whole new segment of fans to your page.

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Mattress Toppers: Good Or Bad?

A cheap mattress topper is one of the best-selling sleep-related products when it comes to upgrading the existing sleep surface. There are valid reasons why they are so popular, but like almost everything, you’ll ever buy there are pros and cons, or comparisons and differences to similar products. In this post, we discuss the benefits and drawbacks, and how they compare to a full-size mattress.

The Good

Cheaper than a full size

A thick traditional mattress can be very costly, especially if it’s something large like a Queen or Cali King. Replacing one of these can become an expensive burden especially considering that even a cheap mattress of this size can cost anything starting from $200 for anything half decent. On the other hand, you could replenish the dying mattress with a cheaper alternative, i.e., the topper. A relatively thin one (1-2 inches) can be found for as little as $75. Prices average at around $150, but thicker models from top mattress brands like Tempur-Pedic could sometimes cost in excess of $500.

Widely available

Due to extreme popularity, many brands and types exist, and are stocked and supplied by most retailers in the industry, whether direct from a retail outlet or online. Most people buy online as it’s cheaper and usually comes with free delivery.

Available in all sizes

Again due to popularity and consumer requirement you’ll almost always find the size you require if you’re in a retail outlet, and indeed if you check online. Toppers come in different sizes and thickness, but you’ll need to buy one which matches the dimensions of the current mattress which it will be placed on. Please check our mattress size chart for more information and guidance on standard dimensions.

Lightweight and easy to maneuver

Flipping and rotating your topper should continue as usual in the same way that you should flip and rotate the old mattress beneath it too. Therefore a real advantage is a lightweight construction which allows easy moving around.

Extremely mobile

If you’re temporarily sleeping in a different bed for whatever reason you can take your topper with you and slip it under the bedding provided the mattress size and topper size match.

One person install

When you buy and take it home, one person can easily unroll it from the packaging and lay it out flat over your existing surface. Let it settle and flatten itself out for a couple of hours, place your bedding on top and it’s ready to sleep on.

Easily disposable

After years of usage when the time arrives for disposal, there is little worry because it doesn’t take two people to carry it to a van, pickup or SUV. Literally, roll it up and dispose of with your household waste.

Good variation or selection

Similar to full-size mattresses, toppers are also available in various types of foam (e.g. natural plant or gel-infused cooling toppers for hot sleepers. Also, wool and latex are popular options. Choose whichever suits your requirements and budget.

Better cleanliness

Some toppers are machine wash compatible. Simply place inside the washing machine and clean every so often for a more hygienic surface under your bedding. This has obvious health benefits over and existing traditional mattress which you’d generally have to wipe with a cloth instead.

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The Bad

Limited firmness level

The level of density or material type is fairly restricted, i.e., there isn’t much choice regarding pounds (lbs) when it comes to memory foam mattress toppers, or 100% natural, blended or synthetic when it comes to latex.

Shorter warranty

The length of warranties provided is usually shorter (averaging three years) in comparison to a traditional sized (averaging 10+ years). However, this is quite normal given the average life expectancy of most products around on the market.

Longevity

Due to the thinner natured design, you may find that a 1″ pad can last little more than 2-3 years. However, the thicker types such as 2″ and above can easily last 3-4 years.

Hopefully, this post has been helpful in guiding you through any decision-making process and sheds more light on the benefits and disadvantages of owning or buying a mattress topper, especially in comparison to a full-size traditional option. For further information or guidance on some of the best products around, please read our mattress topper reviews and buying guide.

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Where To Buy Mattress Under 500

Are you looking for the best place to buy a mattress under 500 dollars? Finding a restful night may be regarding several health and also additional positive aspects. Sleeping easily improve productivity at the office, socialization along with interrelations ability, and standard degrees of overall performance. An important key to getting these along with other advantages is making sure top quality with the sleeping mattress under $500 is perfect. A person’s pick of mattress must be based upon their own demands and even choices.

There are several of factors which one might remember when creating that selection. One component that might help you create the ideal choice is size. It must be equally suitable for your height also to the dimensions of your bed. You need to also consider the quantity of those who are going to utilize it. The correct selection should let enough room to make sure that everybody has place to turn plus stretch out their limbs. A very good retailer may possibly provide such selections as full-sized, king-size, queen-size, twin size and further long.

Distinct manufacturers also fit different people based on style and also health demands. An effective mattress must be firm ample to distribute body weight, supporting your back, neck and also legs properly. One also desires for any selection which will get a great degree of recoil and support use a pampering feel.

Can A Mattress under $500 Help your Back?

The types of manufacturers on the market are made with special advantages and variations in rates. To be able to inform what kind would fit you the most, spend some time and evaluate what each one of these can give. Your last choice shouldn’t be labeled on price because perhaps the most costly manufacturers don’t ensure your well-being.

One more feature that could impact your option is due to improved degree or density. All the famous manufacturers’ characteristic firm, cushion-firm, luxurious, ultra-plush as well as pillow top choices. Each one of these types is made from due concern for the impact on your body’s skeletal system. Every thus remains sure to help you stay strong plus healthy. check out http://acehomeguides.com/bedroom/best-mattress-under-500-dollars/ for the latest mattresses under $500.

Particular health issues may need a specific selection. For example, individuals with back problems are suggested to obtain a firm want you to offer the S-curve with the back. Deciding depends upon the person’s choices and conditions by the end for the day.

Think about also the viewpoint of the medical professional within the range of manufacturer whenever you’ve such special physical requirements or perhaps a situation that needs particular care. The top mattress stores give a wide selection of selections to be able to select the right.

Improving the standard of your sleep may be possible with all the substantial array of alternatives from 1800 mattress. As a result, select from the 1800 mattress list these days and benefit from the rewards. Make use of the presented to learn more and purchase 1800 mattress.

The Background of Silent-Night Mattress

It founded last 1946 by Joan Clarke and Tom, Silentnight mattress had been offering the English public with air mattresses over 66 years. Initially known as Clarke Bed mattress’s Limited, it was not until 1951 that this brand everyone knows was born. This main re-branding came soon after manufacturing moved in 1949, by Skipton, North Yorkshire, to some larger site to keep up with requirement. This was the 2nd move in a 2-year period, after moving to a different site in Skipton later after the family performed business was founded. This company moved once more in 1961 to its present site following necessary expansion plans.

Currently located in Barnoldswick, Lancashire, they’ve gotten to be the Britain’s largest major bed producers; one mattress offered each 90 seconds. Within the Silentnight Group, their brand name has made over 40 million mattresses under $500 because their conception. It’s estimated they create around 1,800 beds per day, with 500 of the mattresses shipped direct to customers and also a more 1,300 delivered to mattress retailers around Britain. Actually, if you arranged all the beds, they’ve sold in the last five years alone, the range will span Rome and again and would cover to 800 football pitch.

Choosing the Mattress For The Budget ($500)

Within 1986, the development of their well-known Hippo and Duck plan encapsulated their brand name like a British house name. The use of both different characters coincided using the launch of their Ultimate Spring System. The Duck and Hippo were chosen to show ultimate spring systems -no-roll feature. This latest spring system was the first one to be introduced in the British for more than three decades. It was late improved to their trademarked Miracoil Spring System from the late 1990s. This particular production process uses a single continuous spring using various fillings. This technique equally distributes bodyweight over the part of the bed, making a great support system, enabling a very good night’s sleep no matter size or weight.

There are presently many mattress products proposed by the Silentnight group along with the popular Miracoil mattress range. This consists of the Miratex mattress that uses the newest foam technology which features no-roll Miracoil spring system. The usage of foam makes a mattress that moulds for the model of your body when you sleep. Mira pocket then again, uses a pair of layer spring system. Additionally, it uses similar springs as being the Miracoil but with a further support and convenience of 800 small pocket springs.

Silent night Company comes on extreme measures over the past 25 years, regularly appearing themselves as experts in not just mattresses but sleep. It’s their commitment, innovation and smart branding, which have seen Silentnight mattresses always thrive in the industry.

Taking Care of Your Mattress:

After researching, comparing and haggling to find a good deal on a cheap mattress, you have finally found one that's just right for you! Now it's time to take care of your investment! With the proper care your mattress can last you up to 10 years. Here are a few pointers to keep your cheap mattress under $500 in good shape:

1. Avoid moisture and mildew by unwrapping your mattress immediately. Keeping it covered in plastic will prevent air circulation, causing dampness and molding to occur. This also goes for any plastic cover or sheet. You may think it is protecting your mattress, while it is actually destroying it!

2. Be sure to use a washable mattress cover to protect your mattress from stains and wear and tear. A mattress cover will also help avoid dust and dander for those with allergies and asthma problems.

3. Flip and rotate your new cheap mattress on a regular basis. Keeping track of where to flip it next can be accomplished by simply numbering the corners with a marker.

4. Remove dust and dirt by vacuuming it occasionally. Again this is especially helpful to those with allergies as well.

5. Pull the covers down and air your mattress out every morning before making the bed! Any perspiration or moisture should be allowed to dry out before being trapped in by the covers. This will also help prevent any mold, mildew or rot from occurring.

6. Last but not least, I know it's hard, but resist jumping on the bed, or allowing the children to. This can greatly damage the support of the mattress over time!

Finding a cheap mattress under 500 can be a confusing and overwhelming endeavor. Taking care of the mattress will save you from having to go through all of that hassle again anytime soon! Here is a video highlighting some of the bets mattresses under $500

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The Ultimate Construction Father's Day Gift Guide 2020

Father’s Day 2020 is June 21, so you better get started on gift ideas if you want to impress dad this year. Whether your father is contractor, handyman, or DIYer, we’ve got a lot of great ideas for him this year.

For more more gift ideas, be sure to check out our past Father's Day Gift Guides from 2016, 2017, and 2018, 2019 or our Ultimate Construction Holiday Gift Guides from 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2018, and 2019.

We’ve been lucky enough to be able to use many of the tools on this list throughout the year and there are others on the list that we’d love to try because they have been highly regarded in reviews. It should be assumed that the tool manufacturers have given us these tools for free to test out, but none of them have paid to be a part of this gift guide. All tools on this list have been chosen by us, because we think they would be great gifts.

This post contains affiliate links, which earn us a small commission for the things that you buy. The prices in the links are exactly the same as they would be normally!

Ultimate Construction Father’s Day Gift Guide 2020

Under $50

Bosch TS1004 Table Saw Dust Collector Bag

Table Saw Dust Bag

This is honestly one of the best purchases I’ve made and it’s so inexpensive. Table saws are essential on many jobsites and workshops, but dust collection can be an issue. If you don’t have an extensive dust collection system or don’t want to deal with the extra noise of a vacuum, this Bosch table saw dust bag is a no brainer. I’ve been using it on my Milwaukee M18 cordless table saw and it collects probably 80-90% of the dust

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Klein Tools ET310 AC Circuit Breaker Finder with Integrated GFCI Outlet Tester

Klein Tools Digital Circuit Breaker Finder

If you’re house is like mine, the labeling system inside your circuit breaker box is an absolute mess, which makes it extremely difficult to find the correct breaker to turn off when needed. The Klein Tools Digital Circuit Breaker finder is a 2-in-1 tool that not only can confirm that your outlets have been properly wired, but it can also help you easily locate the correct breaker an outlet is wired to. Simply plug the outlet tester into an outlet, bring the receiver wand to your breaker panel, and run the receiver down each breaker until the light indicates that the correct breaker has been found. Of course, you should ALWAYS double check that power has been turned off to whatever electrical system you need to work on before beginning.

Bosch Clic-Change 3-Piece Self-Centering Drill Bit Assortment CC2430

Bosch Clic-Change Self Centering Drill Bits

Whever you’re installing hardware that requires more than one screw, the slightest misstep when drilling your pilot hole can cause the whole piece to become misaligned. These Bosch Self-Centering bits all but guarantee that your screw will be perfectly centered through the use of a spring loaded housing sized for #6, #8, and #10 screws.

MXP-AL Die-Cast Aluminum Utility Knife OLFA

OLFA MXP-AL or LA-X Utility Knife

Everybody probably already has a utility knife somewhere in their toolbox or junk drawer, but it’s probably not an OLFA. This Japanese-made knife is actually up to 8 blades-in-one, because you can snap off one section at a time if it gets dull. Paired with their new black speed blades, you not only get the convenience of multiple blades, but an extremely sharp, fast cutting knife.

The OLFA MXP-AL is their newest heavy duty knife, made with an aluminum shell. For a little less cost, the LA-X is a tried and true knife, as well, as it comes with the same blades, but it’s housed in a plastic shell with a rubber overmould.

QUICKLOADER QL4500 15-Feet by 1.25-Inch Retractable Tie-down Strap, 4500-Pound Breakforce, Red

Quickloader Retractable Ratchet Tiedown

If you own a truck, you know that securing a load can be a huge hassle, especially if you’re used to dealing with bungee cords or traditional tiedowns. With Quickloaders, there will never be any additional slack flapping in the wind, because the excess retracts back into it. It’s so easy, you can do it one handed. There are various sizes and strengths available on their website, starting at around $20, but the QL4500 is a good one to start with, at around $40.

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Milwaukee WorkSkin Light Weight Performance Shirt - Gray - Medium

New Milwaukee Workwear

You, of course, know Milwaukee Tool because of their power tools, but they have also had an extensive line of workwear for construction professionals for years, but they have just recently updated and expanded their lineup. In addition to updated versions of their Workskin lightweight, moisture wicking shirts, they have added heavy duty pocket shirts and hoodies. The heavy duty pocket shirts will align with a more traditional work shirt that many contractors have grown up wearing and the Workskin shirts are great for the hot summer months that are nearly upon us.

CRAFTSMAN VERSASTACK System 17-in 2-Drawer Tool Box Black Buy from Lowe's

Craftsman Versastack 2-Drawer Unit

After being acquired by Stanley Black & Decker (SBD), Craftsman recently launched a brand new line of around 1,200 new tools. It already appears to be a good move for Craftsman tool lovers as it has breathed new life into the old Sears brand. One of the best buys in the new brand is the Versastack 2-drawer unit. Every tradesman or garage warrior needs additional storage and the Verstastack will not only stack on top of other Versastack units, but will also stack on DeWalt T-stack units, thanks to that aforementioned SBD acquisition. You can get it at Lowe’s for around $35.

Over $50

ISOtunes FREE True Wireless Earplug Earbuds, 22 dB Noise Reduction Rating, 21 Hour Battery, Noise Cancelling Mic, OSHA Compliant Bluetooth Hearing Protector (Matte Black)

ISOtunes Free Wireless OSHA-Compliant Hearing Protection Headphones

Hearing protection is one of those things that construction workers ignore until years later when they realize they have lost a significant amount of their hearing. OSHA has strict hearing protection requirements to avoid hearing loss in workers, ISOtunes FREE Bluetooth Hearing Protectors offer a 22db noise reduction rating and they also limit the audio playback to 85db, keeping you below the actionable noise level.

These wireless ear buds will last for 7 hours, but the rechargeable charging case it comes with will provide an additional 14 hours of playback time.

If you’re looking for a more affordable option and don’t mind the cords, the ISOtunes Pro 2.0 offers similar features at a lower cost.

KEEN Utility Men's Cincinnati 6” Soft Toe Waterproof Construction Shoe, Belgian/Sandshell, 11.5D US KEEN Utility

Keen Utility Cincinnati Work Boot

Keen Utility showed off their new Cincinnati work boot earlier this year at the World of Concrete and it’s hard not to love this boot at first glance. Sporting a classic wedge toe look, the Cincinnati is the beefed-upped heavy duty version of the Keen Utility San Jose Boot, which is a much beloved light duty boot of similar look. this boot is meant to withstand abuse from tough jobsites, sporting a waterproof liner to keep hyour feet dry, Goodyear welt construction to durability, and a super comfortable midsole.

DEWALT DCC020IB 20V Max Inflator (Bare) Dewalt

DeWalt DCC020IB 20V Max Inflator

Everyone needs an inflator at some point, whether it’s an emergency roadside tire fill-up, bike tire top offs, camping mattresses, or those pesky pool floats. The DeWalt 20V MAX Inflator is the most versatile of them all, as it’s able to inflate high pressure or high volume and can be powered by battery, 12V DC (car plug-in), or a 110V wall outlet.

Besides its versatility, one of its greatest features is the ability to set the PSI you’d like to fill it to and it will automatically shut off when it reaches that level. You can read our full review of it by clicking here.

Milwaukee 2505-20 M12 FUEL Installation Drill/Driver (Tool-Only) Milwaukee

Milwaukee Tool M12 Installation Drill/Driver

During any project, there’s always at least one screw that needs to go in at an awkward angle. Thankfully, there are several multi-chuck drill/drivers on the market that can completely eliminate that frustration, the Milwaukee Tool M12 Instalaltion Drill/Driver being one of them. With 4 separate attachments, this drill/driver is an absolute dream for all of those odd angles and tight spaces you might find yourself in. This tool comes with 4 quickly interchangeable heads: a 3/8” drill chuck, a 1/4” hex driver, an offset, and a right angle.

DEWALT DCE511B 11" Corded/Cordless Jobsite Fan $79.00

DEWALT DCE511B 11" Corded/Cordless Jobsite Fan

The DeWalt 20V jobsite fan is a super-efficient, powerful, and convenient option for the workshop or jobsite. Delivering up to 500 CFM of air, the fan can easily last a full day on one battery. If your battery runs out of juice, no worries, because it can also be plugged into an outlet through an extension cord. Rated IP54 for dust and water resistance, it’s ready to be put to work in tough conditions.

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Milwaukee String Trimmer Kit w/Quik-LOK

Milwaukee M18 Quik-Lok Landscaping Attachment System

Wouldn’t it be nice if you could power a string trimmer, a hedge trimmer, a pole saw, and an edger with the same tool? Well, you can with Milwaukee’s Quik-Look attachment system. By quickly detaching the bottom half of the trimmer showed in the picture by loosening a knob and pressing a button, you can quickly change out to one of the 4 attachments using the same motor and same battery.

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Top 10 Best Full Size Storage Bed with Drawers in 2019

When you want to rest at night or when you perhaps want a good bed for your home, it is important that you make good choices. Life in the modern day era is all about owning the appropriate solutions for our needs. This is especially true, when it comes to choosing a good bed, that you will use for resting at home. Essentially, the bed should not only come with comfort features, but it should also complement your interior décor.

Even more, the bed should have unique accessories such as drawers, which allow you to store small items conveniently. This is why we recommend the Top Best Full-Size Storage Bed with Drawers. These beds are the perfect way to get rested, and with style as well as comfort. They include:

10. DHP Maven Platform Bed with Upholstered Faux Leather and Wooden Slat Support and Under Bed Storage

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The DHP Maven Platform Bed With upholstered leather and wooden slat is the perfect addition to your bedroom. On top of that, the bed has a modern low profile design and with clean lines to provide an appealing design. More so, the bentwood slat system provides optimal ventilation, thereby keeping the mattress fresh at all times. The bed is also designed to provide optimal back support and with unique pressure distribution benefits.

09. Prepac Full Mate’s Platform Storage Bed with 6 Drawers

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Do you want to rest well at night? Well, the Prepac Full Mate`s platform storage bed with 6 drawers is a good place for you to start. The bed lets you expand the storage potential of your bedroom and with as many as 6 drawers. Besides that, the six 18 inch deep drawers included in this bed are perfect for storing blankets, linens and more. Even more, the bed has a unique finger pulls at the bottom of each drawer for easy opening and access.

08. Nexera 225430 Allure Full Size Storage Bed, Ebony

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Nexera is a big brand when it comes to producing high quality resting solutions. This is why the Nexerra 225430 has drawers on metal slides that can be put on the right and left to store clothes. Even more, the unique structure fits all standard and full-size mattress structures. The bed is also designed and made in Canada, whereby it can provide years of reliable functionality. Equipped with a unique ebony laminate finish, this bed also complements any interior décor.

07. South Shore Summer Breeze Mates Bed with 3 Drawers, Full 54-inch, White Wash

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South Shore Summer Breeze is a big brand in producing high quality resting solutions. This includes the South Shore Summer Breeze Mates bed, that features 3 roomy drawers, 3 wooden knobs an extra leg. Additionally, the reversible bed also has 3 drawers down one side, which are perfect for storage and organization purposes. The economic bed also lets you save on money and it does not require a spring box as well.

06. Nexera 318403 1-Drawer Full-Size Storage Bed, White

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Resting well should be a top priority for you. This is why the Nexerra 318403 drawer has open storage space at the foot of the bed, to make it ideal for shoes, baskets and more. Also, the reversible bed with 1 drawer does well to provide convenient user access. The bed is also designed to fit a standard full-size mattress and with no spring required. Designed to provide a 500-pound weight capacity, this bed frame provides optimal user comfort.

05. Alegria 5654 Full-Size Storage Bed from Nexera, Natural Maple

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It is impossible to sleep well at night if you don’t have a good bed. This is why the Algeria 5654 Full-size bed with drawers on metal slides is a convenient solution for your needs. The bed can be paired with various types of full-size headboards to provide a complete bed set structure. More so, the natural maple laminate finish is also highly appealing and complements any interior décor. Designed to be durable, the unique bed structure provides several years of reliable performance.

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Inside the ‘Ultimate High-Performance Luxury Lifestyle’ Experience at the New Equinox Hotel

The bed was crafted by Greeks. Credit Scandinavians for the duvet cover.

The mattress comes with buzzwords including “charcoal,” “horsehair,” “coconut,” and “seaweed.” The bed I am looking at is displayed in a showcase room at a newly constructed luxury hotel along the Hudson River, the first ever by luxury fitness club operator Equinox.

Equinox’s so-called proprietary sleep system sounds preposterous, but when I touch the duvet, it is alluringly comfortable and serene. And that’s the general gist of my tour of the first Equinox-branded hotel. It seesaws between over-the-top alignment with the Equinox brand and undeniable enticement.

The Equinox Hotel promises to give guests the same experience its gym provides: “the ultimate high-performance luxury lifestyle.” Located in the newly developed Hudson Yards neighborhood along the west side of Manhattan, the hotel has 212 guest rooms, 48 suites, and a 60,000-square-foot Equinox Fitness Club housing indoor and outdoor pools, an 8,000-square-foot terrace, and a spa with cryotherapy and an infrared sauna.

The locker room at the Equinox Fitness Club, Hudson Yards.

Equinox has had great success getting city dwellers to pay well north of $200 per month for a gym membership. Now it hopes brand loyalists across the globe, as well as travelers who aren’t fitness-obsessed, will pay $700 or more per night to stay at a swanky hotel. It’s perhaps the biggest test yet of the brand’s appeal.

When I first heard Equinox was opening a hotel in New York, I envisioned a small-scale gym in a fancy hotel room. Perhaps there would be a SoulCycle bike or a “smart” mirror that would entice guests to take virtual yoga and barre classes.

But that’s too obvious, says Christopher Norton, chief executive officer of Equinox’s hotel business.

“We don’t want people to exercise in the room—that belongs in the gym,” says Norton. Sure, there’s a yoga mat in the closet, along with a mini foam roller and other fitness accessories. But Equinox wants to separate certain sensory experiences.

The lounge at Equinox Hotel Hudson Yards.

The hotel property adheres to Equinox’s broader brand pillars: movement, nutrition, and regeneration. For optimal sleep, Norton suggests activating the “dark, quiet, and cool” feature on the in-room iPad. Within 20 seconds, the shades will drop, the temperature will cool to 66 degrees, and all the lights will turn off.

Restaurateur Stephen Starr assists with the nutrition component, serving Mid-Atlantic cuisine at the Electric Lemon restaurant, while the minibar is stocked with organic gummy bears, crispy almond Brussels sprouts, and other snacks. There’s no desk in the room, as Norton says guests don’t use them anymore, and virtually no paper in a nod toward sustainability.

Founded in 1991, Equinox operates 100 full-service clubs globally and owns SoulCycle, Pure Yoga, and Blink Fitness. But Equinox clearly has aspirations to test the brand beyond fitness. Since just last year, the company has announced a WeWork–style work-space initiative for its clubs, a fitness-focused talent management agency, and a luxury travel service.

A suite at the Equinox Hotel Hudson Yards.

Hotels may be Equinox’s most lofty initiative yet. With the first Equinox Hotel now open, the company has outlined aspirations to bring the concept to Los Angeles, Seattle, Chicago, and Houston.

The move comes amid boom times for the hospitality sector. From 2009 to 2017, U.S. hotel gross bookings surged from $116 billion to $185 billion, and demand for the sector outpaced growth for airlines, restaurants, and cruise ships, according to a 2019 hospitality and travel report by Deloitte. Hospitality is so hot that brands like Restoration Hardware, West Elm, and even fast-food purveyor Taco Bell have jumped in.

Equinox had thought about opening a hotel before the recession, but cooled to the idea when businesses and consumers cut back on their travel spending. Lately though, a greater societal focus on health and wellness inspired Equinox to revive the concept.

“We are already in the hospitality business—we already serve our members and their needs on a daily basis,” says Harvey Spevak, executive chairman and managing partner at Equinox. “Our members are saying, ‘We love Equinox, we love the experience, give us more.’”

The indoor pool at the Equinox Hotel Hudson Yards.

While on a tour with Norton, I found myself slightly disoriented when we entered the Equinox Fitness Club. The hotel wasn’t even open to the public, and yet the club was filled with toned and tanned New Yorkers. “Wildstar,” by Italian artist Giorgio Moroder, pulsated as we walked beside the glistening interior pool. A yoga class we passed was full, and soon we were standing on the outdoor terrace, which provides a sweeping, breathtaking view of the Hudson River and downtown New York.

And at this point, my mind lingered on the hotel gyms I’ve visited over the past decade. Often dark, with few fellow guests—basically the antithesis of what I was seeing at Equinox. Guests at the hotel become club members for the duration of their stays. There’s even a large screen behind the concierge that lists upcoming Equinox fitness classes.

“They can’t replicate this,” says Norton of his competition. “You aren’t on a treadmill in a dark room.”

So while their rooms don’t contain gyms, Equinox Hotels will feature fitness centers that serve travelers as well as locals. But the price of that monthly gym membership is already tough for many New Yorkers to stomach, and staying at a hotel for $700 per night may be out of reach for even the most hard-core fitness lovers.

A suite at the Equinox Hotel Hudson Yards.

Norton admits that the pricing sits in the luxury end of the sector, a world he knows well. Prior to joining Equinox in 2016, he spent 28 years working for Four Seasons, overseeing global hotel operations.

In New York City, the Equinox Hotel is priced under the Mandarin Oriental and the Four Seasons, which each charge roughly $1,000 per night. But rooms at The Standard, the Beekman, and the Conrad cost hundreds of dollars less, and the Mandarin and Four Seasons represent more established brands when it comes to luxury hospitality. What’s to prevent a traveler from booking a room at the Beekman and using some of their savings for a $40 SoulCycle class?

Equinox says it has integrated the wellness experience in a way that rivals can’t match.

“I believe our type of customer lives a certain lifestyle, a high-performance lifestyle,” says Norton. “They want it all. And the idea is, we will help [them] in a way that no one else can.”

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