My job is not non-traditional (In the terms you mean at least) nor is it male dominated (anymore) but my clientele is 98% males, if not more. Actually, I think I only have one female client who I never EVER see. When I first began visiting with some of the male clients it was very difficult to maneuver. I should also point out that a large sum of my male clients are of a specific -type- who believe women belong at home and shouldn't eat dinner in the dining room but should eat in the kitchen. So it's hard. Many of them find it hard to take my advice or even listen to me, which is THEIR loss, not mine!

I've learned to assert my dominance. All though I'm not technically supposed to make them feel intimidated by my presence, I find it helps me out in the long run. More often then not I will enter the room where my client is and they will make some sort of a off-putting comment or grunt. A low whistle, groan. Something audible enough to let me know they clearly "like what they see". I either give them the darkest look possible or shake their hand as a man would, and get right to business.

Be as confident as possible. Shut them down when needed. Many men will prey on women who lack confidence or who will not shut them down when it starts. You can handle anything!!