As a SC hobbyist strip clubs have been a source or meeting girls who play outside the club. I have had a number on a regular basis over the years. I am also a member and frequent poster (authored numerous articles and reviews) on a Strip Club Hobbyist site.
Certainly ITC has disadvantages but with the recent 16 club deal with the city (no sex in VIP, etc) this forces the girls into doing OTC or some other club that is still an extras club (this favors getting them otc). Many strippers graduate to being a sugar baby or provider. One I have been seeing several years (x stripper) danced at a club where I am VIP. I know of one x stripper who graduated to provider, recruiting clients from a sugar dating site.
If a stripper pushes for the $300 VIP (everything) counteroffer say $200 at notel. They easily go for this and it is easy money for them before going to work (SC). If they won't budge from a higher price to say $150-$200 then they are probably working with a pimp so you don't want them anyhow. At notel or your place your on your terms not theirs or on their turf where they could cheat (cut it short) you and there is not much you can do about it. Many who won't play otc aren't any good anyway. Avoid girls who's SO knows they play - this is bad news and can cause them to up the price on you. Married ones can be a real treat (and low pop $100-$150) and love the attention (shopping money, different cock) but avoid the ones where he knows - this only causes drama and drives up pop.