Hello Mr. SPF! I am a submissive and have been active in the lifestyle and learning the lifestyle for 10+ years so i hope i can be helpful ^.^
You are about to get about 400 comments about things ypu should read and what a "real Dom" "should" or "shouldn't" do.
There are only a couple of things that are really important to know.
1. Communication is key. Your submissive may not want to tell you everything they want, because then it feels like being a power bottom, which can certainly be unattractive. However, talking to them is the best way to learn about what they think their bdsm relationship should or could be.
2. Everyone is different and there is no one correct answer. What is right or the best for one relationship is sometimes the opposite for other relationships. So take everything with a grain of salt and that brings you back to communicate. Do an assesment of how things are going with your sub periodically so you know what is working for you both and what maybe needs to change.
3. Remember its a process. Like any relationship there will be ups and downs while you guys find your flow. Try not to get discouraged if things aren't instantly perfect.
4. Don't forget yourself! You have needs, hopes and dreams as well and those are important. Sometimes Doms can get so focused on being perfect that they don't open up or actually rely on their submissive to support them and allow them to be vulnerable.
Lastly i would say make sure you stay in contact with like-minded friends that you can talk to about what you are going through and what you are thinking
that way you can continue to grow, learn and strengthen your relationship
I hope i was helpful ^.^ and i hope this wasn't too long. Feel free to contact me any time and if i am available, i will be happy to help in any way i can