Picture this: a swanky restaurant in Barcelona, a last-minute booking, and a guy storms in barking, “I need the best table and the priciest menu—got a crew of porn stars to impress!” Most would’ve rolled their eyes. Laurel Bencomo? She saw an opportunity. That chaotic night wasn’t just another gig—it was her ticket into the adult industry. Fast forward five years, and she’s not just surviving; she’s thriving as FanCentro’s senior sales manager, snagging a 2025 Brand Ambassador of the Year nomination. How the hell did she pull that off? Let’s dive in.
From Rookie to Rainmaker
Born in Cambridge, England, but raised in Spain, Laurel didn’t exactly dream of porn stardom—or even the biz side of it. She studied business because it was in her blood—both parents ran their own shops. After snagging a master’s in sales and marketing from EADA Business School, she cut her teeth managing events for a Barcelona restaurant group. Then came that fateful booking. A month later, she’s answering a call with a job offer from FanCentro. Talk about a pivot!
Starting at Ground Zero
When she first jumped into FanCentro, Laurel was all about crafting experiences—events that screamed the company’s vibe while hooking creators and partners. Think flashy lights, big names, and bigger deals. But then 2020 hit, and the pandemic smashed in-person gigs to bits. Most would’ve panicked. Laurel? She got scrappy. With the CEO, Vadim, egging her on, she dug into the platform’s guts—processes, teams, the whole damn machine. She hit up every coworker, piecing together how it all ticked.
That hustle paid off. She linked up with Nicholas, the expansion chief, and they built a sales squad from scratch. Recruiting creators, smoothing onboarding—it was gritty, hands-on work. “I owe it to Vadim and Nick for giving me room to prove myself,” she says. Damn right she proved it.
Running the Show as Senior Sales Manager
Now, as senior sales manager, Laurel’s got her hands in everything. She’s scouting talent, coaching creators, and tweaking the platform to juice their earnings. It’s not just about signing up the next big name—it’s negotiating terms, setting up accounts so they rake in cash, and pitching features to keep fans glued. She’s also the face at industry events, shaking hands and selling the FanCentro dream. Talent acquisition meets platform development—that’s her sweet spot.
“I help creators maximize their earnings, especially the small fries who blow up with my advice. Seeing that growth? Fucking gold.”
– Laurel Bencomo
From Outsider to Industry Insider
Here’s the kicker: Laurel had zero clue about adult before FanCentro. No late-night browsing, no creator fandom—nada. Yet within months, it felt like home. “This world’s raw and real,” she says. “No judgment, just people being themselves—big, small, whatever.” That inclusivity flipped a switch in her. Suddenly, she’s not just working a job; she’s living it, embracing the quirks and chaos of the adult space.
It’s not all rosy, though. The learning curve was steep—think trial-by-fire steep. But that’s where her grit shone. She turned a blank slate into a career, and now she’s got creators thanking her for their fat bank accounts.
Proudest Wins and Big Dreams
What gets her buzzing? Watching a newbie creator go from pocket change to serious dough, all because she showed them the ropes. “When they take my tips and their platform explodes—that’s the shit I live for,” she laughs. Then there’s the ideas she’s pitched that went live—profitable projects that started as bar-napkin sketches. Badass, right?
Looking ahead, Laurel’s gunning to push FanCentro to new heights. More features, bigger earnings, tighter community—she’s all in. “I wanna see this platform dominate,” she says, and you can hear the fire in her voice. That’s not just ambition; that’s a woman who’s found her lane and floored it.
Lessons for the Ladies in Adult
For the women already grinding in this game, Laurel’s got one tip: reach out. “Need a hand? Ideas? A rant buddy? Hit me up,” she insists. And for the newbies eyeing the industry? “Jump in. It’s the best call I ever made—freedom, creativity, and a crew that gets you.” She’s not wrong—adult’s a wild ride, but it’s got heart if you know where to look.
- Networking is gold—don’t sleep on it.
- Embrace the weird; it’s your superpower here.
- Learn fast, fail faster, win biggest.
What Makes a Brand Ambassador?
That 2025 nomination? It’s no fluke. Laurel’s up for Brand Ambassador of the Year because she lives FanCentro. “You gotta bleed the brand,” she says. “Believe in it, fight for it, make people feel it like you do.” It’s not just promo—it’s passion, authenticity, trust. She’s not selling a product; she’s selling a vision, and creators are buying in hard.
From that wild night with porn stars to steering a top adult platform, Laurel Bencomo’s story is proof: sometimes the craziest detours lead to the hottest destinations. And she’s just getting started.
