ICTJOCK

2 minutes ago, soloyo215 said:

Thank you, ICTJOCK. Looking good. Happy New Year to you too.

Thanks very much!   An awesome 2024!

44 minutes ago, musclestuduws said:

Thank you @ICTJOCK  Happy New Year to you too! Best wishes for a wonderful 2024. 

Make 2024 a successful and very positive year!

I'd pass,  sounds like you are potentially creating an issue for yourself.   Give him a tip and wish him a happy holiday!

All the best wishes!   Busy holiday period as always,   but a great time,  busy New Year's Eve with clients and a great start to 2024

Many positive wishes and a great year!

I have 3 trees at my home,  one in my office.   All are artificial,   the bedroom tree I got in 7th grade and is a staple.     Real trees are great and smell wonderful,  but the artificial ones meld with my liking,  just because they can be put up or taken down on my schedule.

I received two gifts from clients over the holidays.  One was a complete dinner out at a very nice restaurant locally and the other was a gift of southwest art  (since I'm totally into that).    Both clients I have known a long time.   

Have an awesome Christmas!

To all here on the site, many happy wishes for a wonderful holiday!  Thank you to those who have become my friend!  Appreciate all.

I know that I tend to get "indications of interest"  if I happen to be scheduled in a planned city.    Most of the time it works well,  but I have had occasions where I had a conflict or it just didn't work well.   I had to learn the value of adequate planning in advance.     In this case the provider may not have had bookings,   bookings that he wanted to explore or simply opted not to go to the city.    Part of being a great provider is being a good businessman.   Sometimes the latter is lacking.

4 hours ago, mike carey said:

I agree with you that doing that would help you, and it would also potentially benefit clients by making a second and subsequent appointments go more smoothly.

I think, however, that the question was about RM profiles that clients can make for themselves with their preferences and in some cases pictures of themselves, and whether providers find such profiles useful. I have a profile, and it seems that some providers look at it while others do not (I won't know if a provider has their profile set to hide who they view). I've had guys I was meeting who didn't look at my profile during the booking process but did in the hour or so before we met.

No opinion on this matter,  but  glad the question was asked even if misinterpreted.    Made me think about my own approach  and glad I do it.

Profiles meaning background on the client,  history along with "likes and dislikes"?      I think they are very productive to maintain.      I would have been indifferent when I first started escorting,  but it really does make sense.     With regular clientele,  new clients and those who may book you 6 months later and may expect you to remember certain details that could be forgotten,   wise to maintain some sort of record and details that may help with a future booking.

Also if there were challenges or difficulties,  wise to note all so the next time can go smoothly.

I tend to "trade in a narrow range",   meaning that I tend to order the same thing off the menu on a repeat basis.   I don't care if I can pronounce the name,  so long as I know what the item is.    Calorie content and other relevant info is helpful.

Important to keep "kindness"  a part of the mix.    Being flexible shows reason.  It is a two way street and shouldn't be just a holiday thing.   I have much kindness shown me by clients and they deserve the same  (and not just at the holidays).    

1 hour ago, soloyo215 said:

 

It's my believe that as providers you get to choose your clients and schedule, so not being available during the holiday season should be respected by clients as much as when you are not available at any other time of the year. I imagine the same goes for other relevant dates, birthdays, annyversaries, or just self-care. The holiday season seems to be rough on some people, though, so some clients might be extra needy.

Just my thoughts.

Well said,  thanks for sharing!

5 minutes ago, KensingtonHomo said:

I’ve always had a big family so I’m very busy with family during the holidays. But I think providers who see clients who may not have family or close friends to spend the holidays with are doing a lovely service. 

Good point.   I talked about my extended times with clients around this time of year and I don't mind giving them a little company or to chat in some personal detail if they initiate it or want company.   I just appreciate a little down time.   My non escort  professional career is also on pause during that time and it is quite nice to relax with family or take a trip.   I also appreciate time with my boyfriend.

6 hours ago, Jamie21 said:

Doing this kind of work it is easy to get drawn into saying “yes” to all requests for bookings because you don’t want to turn down the business (you never know when the clients might stop coming). But I’ve found it’s important to draw some boundaries and keep some time sacrosanct for yourself. So whilst I’m happy to see clients on Christmas Eve, I’ll not take any bookings for 25th or 26th. 

I like the answer.   You are your own boss,  I've enjoyed making my own decisions since I was in graduate school.   Hope all goes well and you enjoy a peaceful and enjoyable Christmas and the day after!

On 12/10/2023 at 6:38 PM, Simon Suraci said:

I was just thinking about this last week. My booking system offers digital gift cards. All I have to do is set it up. It’s a quick easy seamless way to gift my services to someone. I keep thinking it’s a little weird, that clients wouldn’t use it. Maybe I should reconsider setting up gift cards?

I'd give it a shot and see  if anything develops!

15 minutes ago, Keenan said:

If someone wants to book me on Christmas Eve/Day I am always willing.   While it's nice to be with friends and family during the holiday making some money is also important too I find. 

A heathy balance is important.   Christmas comes once a year and I know the New Year's holiday will be busy.   I view it as a reasonable trade off.

I'm interested in both provider and client views on bookings on the Christmas Eve/  Day  timeframe.   I am always ask if I will do it and I did on Christmas Eve for a couple of years,  but now feel I need time with my friends and family.    Most client's understand.   When I have been booked on the "Eve",   clients were generally very gracious and generous in their tips.

The end of the year tends to be very busy anyway,  so I now tend to think of the two day holiday timeframe as "my time".    Thoughts on this and for those clients,  how do you approach the holiday?

Have a Christmas gathering with friends this week.   I'll have to ask about this.   I have a salmon dish I will likely order,   but I'll have to get their take on the "endless"  and if our Red Lobster offers it.

While I certainly have clients who cancel or reschedule  (one of them do it quite frequently),    I don't have a lot of just "no shows".    One that did apologized later,  explaining that something came up and he didn't have time to contact me.    I didn't blow up,  but apology or not,  I just reminded him that I expect to be notified in advance if a client can't be at a booking.    I tend not to take them seriously afterward.

On 11/13/2023 at 8:52 PM, Coolwave35 said:

 

I learned that the last few months of your life is quite indicative of how you live your life. I’d like to think that good people aren’t discarded and it’s the assholes who are left to rot. I’m only 40, with not much experience with death so I could be wrong. 
 

 

I'm sure your above comments have some validity,  but I'd encourage you not to assume that's always the case.    I know of some very generous people who died with only mild support because they were quite old  (and many family and friends also had passed).    We had an elderly neighbor that passed with only a few family members around,  but she had been ill for quite some time,  but they she suddenly passed (and it wasn't expected)..

I would agree that those who are good people and loving of others pass with the love of those family and friends that are grateful for all that was shared.

Somewhat here in Kansas,  but it can really vary between WIchita,  Kansas City and Oklahoma City,  Tulsa, etc.   I thought it was more the holiday timeframe.

Let me say,  I do contact a client (especially a new one),  with a text after,  thanking them for booking me,  that I enjoyed the time and to please let me know if I can be of service again.    I text one time (only)  after the service.    I think it works,  I've never had complaints,  however I only have one text like that.

I would have had a conversation with him at the time you became ill.  I would have passed on the massage just with the worry of his catching my issue.  You made a reasonable decision, however.  You conversed with him.