I moved to a very central part of Manhattan and started making myself available last-minute -- with a rush fee. I have not raked in a huge amount from the last-minute guys, but I have successfully gotten them to stop contacting me.

I had a very strict notice requirement for many years and was constantly contacted by guys hoping they'd get lucky and get me to make an exception. I thought they just didn't know how to read. The second I became available for extra money they all learned how. Ideal, honestly. I'd much rather have my regular tribute and time to properly prepare.