Have any of the girls ITT mentioned that some of the NSNC's are trolling from their rivals?
many SPs have told me that some girls do this.
This is sadly true, a percentage of fake bookers are coming from either spas or other SWs. Most are supporting one another but there are those competitive individuals & agencies who treat this industry as more of a hustle or game where cheating is OK rather than a legit & professional business.
Those with a little experience under our belts can easily spot these industry fake inquiries though, they’re not particularly clever and set off red flags. I can’t speak for Alison, but I suspect she’s able to weed out those fake bookers for the most part and so we’re talking here about clients who no-show and how to craft policies to reduce these without putting off the clients we want to see.
My perspective, having worked different models and observed how others do things, is that asking for deposits increases reliability for both the client & the provider. It’s just easier to manage a schedule knowing who is coming & when ahead of time. If I only take walk-ins with a certain number flaking, I’d have to ensure a steady lineup which means the potential for screwups, double-bookings, delays (especially as so many are late) and all the corollary stress. It also means, if you want to be financially successful, working a riskier lower-pricing / high-volume business and having more bad dates. I’ve done it and this business model is, although profitable, also truly a nightmare of coordination leading to brain aneurism.
On the flip side, having scheduled prebookings with deposits means I’m more likely to be 100% reliable & on point for our session. And I just never get no shows now. Tara is right, without a deposit we deal with bullshit excuses like dog illnesses that magically evaporate with even a small gift card. There’s no more question of whether a booking is firm or not, expectations of followup reconfirmations and when that needs to happen. It’s all very clear for both sides and everyone is on time.
I know some are saying we’re leaving a lot of money on the table but I’m normally pretty booked precisely because my clients know they can count on me. Many are willing to pay a little more and ahead to ensure they have a great session with a discrete, consistently-reliable lady in a nice location. If I have time to fill, I might take a chance without a deposit on the odd same-day, but often I just take a regular who’s already demonstrated they’re trustworthy with prior behaviour & deposits. That’s were a willingness to bend pays off, you get on my A list and guess who I’m going to choose last-minute to see and maybe just waive the deposit. Just like any business, smart ladies focus on the best business and ones we jive with the most.
It’s really up to you guys who you want to see and where to spend your money but it does seem like a lot are choosing potentially dodgy and flakey situations rather than try and find a generally safe middle-ground. Why not dramatically reduce your chances of getting scammed, assaulted or being received with a bad attitude by seeing those who have a proven track-record? Yes, you might have to give a gift card or small deposit or screening the first time or until we know you’re reliable too. But you’re likely to avoid a lot of drama & dangerous situations. And in the end you’ll get to a nice place (like MikeO and others) where everyone will see you because you’re reputation is so solid there’s no question.
I know Alison well enough I would trust her with my own wallet. You should trust her too. In fact, I would personally make up the time to you for free if it ever happened. That’s how confident I am. So let’s stop fighting (save that for marriage) and find a peaceful middle-ground. Hugs & namaste.
