Salesperson Layla shares how a chance game of bingo helped her find her passion in sales and adult retail.
(NOTE: This story appears in the April 2025 issue of SE Magazine.)
Layla’s journey at Enchantasys began unexpectedly—after attending one of owner Ducky Doolittle’s bingo night events, she learned the store was hiring and decided to apply. A year and a half later, she’s become a standout salesperson, known for her ability to connect with customers and help them find the perfect products. In this interview with StorErotica Legal Correspondent Larry Kaplan, Layla shares what makes her job at Enchantasys Conway rewarding, the trends she’s seeing in adult retail, and why she considers herself both a salesperson and a sex educator.
SE: How long have you been with Enchantasys, and how did you get started there?
Layla: Salesperson at Enchantasys was my first job after being a homemaker. I’ve been here for about a year and a half at the Conway store that was formerly Condom Sense until the recent move. Before working here, I attended some of Ducky’s events. She hosts bingo nights, which are a lot of fun. At the end of one, she mentioned she was hiring. Since I already loved the atmosphere, I thought it would be a great fit and decided to apply.
SE: Ducky refers to you as an amazing salesperson. Why do you think she feels that way?
Layla: I think it’s because I genuinely enjoy talking to customers and helping them find the products that work best for them.
SE: What do you attribute that to? What in your background do you think helped you with that skill?
Layla: I’ve always enjoyed getting to know people, which naturally translates into what I do at the store.
The best part is working with an amazing team and helping customers find the perfect product. Seeing their excitement when we get it right is so rewarding.
– Layla
SE: Now, if you were talking to somebody just starting as a new adult retail salesperson, what would you advise them to do to succeed?
Layla: They should be willing to learn about all the products because it’s essential.
SE: What are you hearing from your customers? Is it specific toys or trends, or is there a segment like bondage or pegging or whatever taking off that they’re responding to?
Layla: In Conway, air pulse toys, ropes, and bondage are extremely popular.
SE: Are you selling many strokers? If so, what are your best-selling brands?
Layla: Yes, we sell a good amount. Our top brands are CalExotics, Male Rose, PDX, and Zolo.
SE: What’s the best part of your job, and what’s most challenging?
Layla: The best part is working with an amazing team and helping customers find the perfect product. Seeing their excitement when we get it right is so rewarding. As for challenges, I honestly don’t have any significant challenges. I love what I do and feel lucky to be here.
Larry Kaplan is a broker in the sale and purchase of adult retail stores and adult nightclubs and the Executive Director of the ACE of Michigan adult nightclub state trade association. Mr. Kaplan has been the Legal Correspondent for ED Publications for 24 years. Contact Larry Kaplan at 313-815-3311 or email larry@kaplanstoresales.com.
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