Question for providers

[Guest Casual]

What are some of the attributes of your favorite clients? Do they do anything in particular that you like and wish more clients would do? 
 

what’s your perfect client wishlist?

Edited July 10, 2024 by Guest
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[56harrisond]

Tip more 🤑

[Hyattsville]

I found this online, sounds like it answers some questions. Also, I asked my masseur what one thing he hates and he replied "clients talking politics." 

Confessions of a Bodyworker: Mama told me there would be days like this

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Today was one of those days that makes me want to quit. I had a client that on the surface looked pretty run of the mill, over 50, over weig...

 

[MeatHead]

I prefer older clients. I don't like cheap clients. Cheap clients are a red flag. 

[Simon Suraci]

Here are the basics, for any client:

1. Pay your provider his rate. You’re not obligated to tip, but please don’t attempt to negotiate down. Most people on this forum get it. Not everyone does.

2. Show up on time. When you have something come up, tell him that you can’t make it and then make every effort to reschedule when possible. A heads up when you know you’re running late helps. Ghosting and no-showing are unacceptable behaviors. Occasionally, your time may be cut a bit short when we have something scheduled right afterwards and you’re late. We providers owe clients the same courtesies, by the way. It’s a two way street.

3. Respect your provider. Stick to whatever boundaries he sets, or move on if those boundaries don’t fit what you want. Treat your provider as a human being, in the same way you want to be treated.

4. Communicate what you want. We can’t read minds or be ready for any scenario at any time. For example, we can’t retroactively douche when it’s clear in the moment you want to top but you never said anything about topping before the meeting. If kissing is important to you, ask about it upfront. And so on…

5. Book the services you actually want and develop realistic expectations of cost for those services based on going rates in your market. Do not expect full service for the typical going rates for a massage, for example. Or book an escort and expect him to deliver a top quality professional massage.

6. Maintain good hygiene. Wash your body before an appointment, including your bits and your ass, even if you’re not bottoming. Brush your teeth, and if you can’t do so in the hours before, at least use a bit of mouthwash. Some providers keep mouthwash on hand, so feel free to ask.

My favorite clients:

A. Tip. This is rewarding and motivating for us. Money trumps a lot of other things on these lists. We overlook a host of other things for good tippers.

B. Frequently book. If not in the same city, they book me whenever they are in my city. I know it’s fun to try a new guy every month/week/day or whatever your budget allows for, but having regulars in your rotation gets you truly excellent experiences. Loyalty goes a long way. It motivates us to go the extra mile for you in terms of time and effort. I pick up loyal regulars from the airport or go to dinner with them without charging for my time, or arrange for threesomes with other providers for them, or give them my sexy underwear for their collection, or do extra stuff that takes time and effort and money to do that I don’t charge for. Never these for a new or infrequent client.

C. Respect me.

D. Maintain boundaries around the relationship. It’s ok to be friendly, be passionate, even have a serious crush. You can get quite personal, over time. But it stops there. I’m not your real boyfriend or husband. I’m there to make you feel amazing for a period of time, for a fee. Never forget that.

E. Show appreciation in non monetary ways. A simple, genuine “Thank You” and a hug go a long way.

F. Trust me.

G. Give as much notice as possible for setting, rescheduling, or canceling appointments.

H. Follow through.

[+ Jamie21]

1 hour ago, Simon Suraci said:

For example, we can’t retroactively douche when it’s clear in the moment you want to top but you never said anything about topping before the meeting.

Ha ha yes that’s familiar. I usually say ‘next time’ and then make a note so if he books again I should be ready (and should reflect it in the price). It’s not just bottoming though, I find clients sometimes want to finger me and I prefer to know beforehand if they want to do that so I can prepare. Clients can be shy about asking these type of questions but really, it’s not necessary to be coy. I’ve heard everything. 

[Guest Casual]

Is there anything you hope a client will do or are disappointed by if they don’t do? Like, do you hope the client will touch you in a certain way? What kind of physical feedback does your favorite client provide? 
 

My motivation: I think I’m probably pretty prudish compared to most people on this site, but I also don’t want a provider to dread seeing me or wish I would find someone else.  I’m trying to find the balance of my boundaries and what providers hope will happen in a session.  Maybe that doesn’t make any sense.  

Edited July 10, 2024 by Casual
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[56harrisond]

2 hours ago, Casual said:

Is there anything you hope a client will do or are disappointed by if they don’t do? Like, do you hope the client will touch you in a certain way? What kind of physical feedback does your favorite client provide? 
 

My motivation: I think I’m probably pretty prudish compared to most people on this site, but I also don’t want a provider to dread seeing me or wish I would find someone else.  I’m trying to find the balance of my boundaries and what providers hope will happen in a session.  Maybe that doesn’t make any sense.  

Be yourself and communicate.

The provider has heard it all, no matter what you desire or suggest to do/have done to you, they have been asked about it before. So just be clear and communicate what you desire. If they can/will do it, they'll let you know.

[Simon Suraci]

Oh! Duh, I should add to the list of items defining my favorite clients: REVIEWS.

Not all of my favorite clients write reviews, for many valid reasons I respect. However, reviews certainly make me value my clients even more.

Reviews are an important part of almost any successful contemporary business. Clients taking time to leave a thoughtful positive review are worth their weight in gold. For some, that’s a LOT of gold lol!

I’m not afraid of less than stellar reviews either because it shows a range of experience. It’s unrealistic to please every client 100% every single time. If I satisfy most of them most of the time, I’m doing pretty darn good. 

Quality of reviews matters too. It’s one thing to put 5 stars and say “He was good”, or “I had a good time”. Those are welcome and matter for sure, but it’s much better to put a few specifics, however brief they may be, like: “He put me at ease right away, and alleviated my shoulder pain. His space is calm and welcoming. Simon used the perfect pressure.” I just made that one up as an example.

One of my clients earlier this year not only wrote a kind, thoughtful, genuine, and thorough review, but he went out of his way to post it to multiple platforms. This client went waaay above and beyond. He’s a rare gem. I really like seeing him. Can’t wait until our next couple of sessions scheduled on my tour this summer. To reciprocate my appreciation, I made a special offer for him.

It’s important to me that reviews are genuine i.e. no quid pro quo behind the scenes. I don’t ask for reviews or incentivize them in any way. All of my reviews are genuine, because the client decided he wanted to leave one. That makes for more valuable reviews. I may have fewer reviews than many others, but what I do have is the real deal.

[Kneads]

Shower before your session. A little b o is fine, I can handle it fine. Days between showers is unpleasant to work on. 

[Kneads]

Also as a sidenote...don't ask for a happy ending.  Long story, very short. Police officers and massage board agents will ,almost obsessively,  ask for a happy ending. To answer this is entrapment. Allow the masseur to offer it ,of they offer that at all. 

This is for the actual practitioners,  "accidently" brush your body against theirs. If the client flinches or pulls away, treat them as a police officer. If they touch you back, no worries, they are not law enforcement, only horny.

[+ Jamie21]

2 hours ago, Kneads said:

Also as a sidenote...don't ask for a happy ending.  Long story, very short. Police officers and massage board agents will ,almost obsessively,  ask for a happy ending. To answer this is entrapment. Allow the masseur to offer it ,of they offer that at all. 

This is for the actual practitioners,  "accidently" brush your body against theirs. If the client flinches or pulls away, treat them as a police officer. If they touch you back, no worries, they are not law enforcement, only horny.

Of course in the UK (and most of Europe) this isn’t applicable because we have a sensible attitude towards consenting commercial behaviour between adults in private… so feel free to ask for a happy ending and more. Live life, have fun.