Have you seen the cost of hotels, fuel and food? Nevermind the cost of advertising ($10-$20/bump for Leo) and trying to maintain branding. Also add in, if we are running a real buisness we are having to charge 15% HST and claim taxes.
The costs are higher on the east coast due to more of us being independent. We cover all costs and expenses when it comes to running our businesses (incalls, hotels, photoshoots, marketing, admin, vr Toronto and Montreal have high amount of agency's that have multiple people working at any point in time to reduce costs.
At my high rate, I need to see fewer people to make my goals, bills and expenses. I personally don't like being a revolving door with clients so I get give each person that spends time with me my best.
I am also running into more people not wanting to leave recommendations due to the behind the scenes flood of messages they receive ask about xyz and incriminating the person.
Best spots for me for advertising are;
https://tryst.link/
https://massagerepublic.com/
https://discreetlist.ca/h/
https://www.cityoflove.com/
P.s. New Brunswick isn't a poor province. It's a cash happy province that has been able to keep money out of the government hands and more in their own pockets.