One time slot…. Multiple clients

[bigdipper]

For the providers, how do you decide on which client if you have more than two wanting the same time slot at the same time?

[+ Jamie21]

Whoever books first gets it. Simple.

Sometimes clients ask my availability and I let them know my days / times but if they don’t book immediately they risk someone booking and I’d no longer be available.

I’ve a few clients who regularly message asking about availability….but they never quite manage to book. Very strange. I stopped trying to understand these things ages ago. 

 

[bigdipper]

I’ve had numerous providers say they have other clients interested in my requested time slot so I am curious if providers prioritize longer sessions over shorter ones and such. 
 

I’ve had sessions cancelled on me because providers went with the client paying for the longer appointment.

[+ DrownedBoy]

4 hours ago, bigdipper said:

I’ve had sessions cancelled on me because providers went with the client paying for the longer appointment.

This may sound weird, but I tend to be nice to my regulars about this.  I've actually told them, if they have a chance for big money, like an overnight, to give it priority.

However, this is only because I insist on having a professional,  business-only relationship with providers, with the solid understanding that nothing passes between us except money and services. 

[Kevin Slater]

Who you callin' a slot?

Kevin Slater

[Guest]

Hmmm. ….I guess this happens if you want to get your slot packed. 

[+ sam.fitzpatrick]

Many times, I've let a provider know that I could be available over several different hours and we book one; I usually book a couple of days in advance.  On two occassions, I have received a request to move my scheduled appointment by 30 minutes to an hour so that the provider can see another client before/after my appointment.  

[italianboyph]

Who ever contacted first usually for me as well. I will always make sure I make time for the other person too.