San Diego
I can’t speak for everyone else—but I’ve been experiencing more last-minute reschedule requests than usual. Although I do accept the fact that this is a to-be-expected part of the hobby (no, the point of this post is not going to be to complain LOL) these last-minute drop-outs do leave openings in a provider’s schedule—openings that are often left vacant due to the near-impossibility of someone who is pre-screened happening to call and want to meet within the next 15 minutes….
My question is this: would gentlemen who have already been screened be interested in being placed on a “last-minute incall list?” This would mean that, for gentlemen who have reasonably open availability (not those of you who have very limited windows of time to schedule appointments) the provider would be able to e-mail you with a last minute opening-—for, let’s say, a $50 discount off of the usual gift or a $25 discount off of any current promotions (if they are being offered.) A gentleman could choose to be included on a daytime or evening last-minute list-—but after he had refused 5 consecutive last-minute appointment opportunities-—he’d be taken off of the list.
Are most gentlemen’s schedules too hectic to even think about accommodating a provider’s schedule (even for a discount?) Or are there enough gentlemen out there with flexible schedules to make creating such an informal “list” a good idea? I'd appreciate your thoughts
I know you weren't looking for responses from people like me (who have limited hobbying windows), but I know that there have been some days where I'm fairly sure I could have accomodated a last minute lunch date, with the proper incentive. 
I guess it may not work to have a "Lunch-hour Last-Minute Discount Incall List" since you may experience fewer lunch cancellations than other times, but given enough warning in the morning, I'm fairly sure I could find some time to get away for an impromptu date.
Just my $0.02, even though I don't have the luxury of time that other hobbyists do. I wish I did, but then I'd go broke.
BKMan
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You are obviously a great trouble shooter and problem solver....most of which can be overcome with good communication and forethought something I think some hobbyist find harder to do then us ladies...not all hobbyist but some (This is a disclaimer so Pat McGroin wont misconstru sp?this and think I am calling all men bad comunicaters LOL)
Ashlee has a great idea and any problems scheduling this kind of thing can easily be overcome. doctors offices and busy hairsalons are brilliant at this sort of scheduling...If one needed advice on efficient scheduling i would talk to some on in those industries.
Any way I have been doing some analyzing of my own to discover the best ways to market ones self in this business with the maximum amount of pleasure for both parties involved.
Here are the things that were told to me by active hobbyists in particularly the gents who have strayed from their ATF's of late and why that happened. as well as their 2 cents on why some of ladies who have experienced more business than we could handle are now seeing a lull in their repeat business...included are only the opinions that relate to things that we can do to improve the situation.
Always ask your client if he would be interested in you contacting him first..i know this seems obvious but ALOT of providers are just calling around trying to drum up work this way. Even worse sending out mass mailings that have everysingle one of their previous clients e-mail address' displayed on them.
All Of the ones that were very open to being contacted and even some of the ones who were slightly offended over providers solicitation call expressed that if the conversation with her was stimulating and enjoyable it often led to an appointment , if not then then later.
Desperation and complaning that you need to see them because you can't pay your rent, or your car broke down or any other depressing excuse is in general a turn off and is not a productive method of seeking an appointment.
Letting them know you are really in the mood and called them because you have really enjoyed their company in the past is a turn on and very motivating. Hey everyone likes to know someone is thinking about them after all.
A Key point that three of my regulars that I haven't seen in some time made was that I have lost out on their company due to the rigorous solicitating of a few prominent providers who covinced them to see them spontaneously...one lady in particular uses a marketing ploy that allthough very affective seems a bit underhanded and not in the spirit of sisterhood. ..she tells them if they reveal that they have a regular girl that they see she tells them that whatever he pays his ATF they can pay her less and she will provide the same services. (I bet you guys love it when that happens.)
If us providers don't start calling those who desire it and don't make ourselves available more spontaneously we will loose busines to new girls that are used to working for agencies and being on call and those that actively solicit and offer discounts.
They LOVE b-day specials and said that few providers offer them.
The last, final and probably most important finding was that you married and work bound hobbyists must have a Secure and well thought out Modus Opperandi in order to get away and hook up with a provider spur of the moment. Failure to do so will get you in trouble,
Here are some links to pages that provide excuses for just about anything. There are also a couple of gents around here that seem to be experts at getting out of work and other obligations to see us last minute...you guys know who you are Perhaps they might like to share a bit?
http://www.storyme.com
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are you referring to me? If you are I am not sure who you are as i have only had to cancel at the last minute twice in my time of doing this....unless you are the gent who used a provider as a reference that has the same name as another lady...and no you didn't give me a number to call, she of course was unable to verify...if you don't send me an e-mail with your contact info etc i won't call unless I know it is ok to do so. If I had to cancel on you it was for some legitamate reason...If it was not me then i apologize but you were not clear about which provider it was directed at....also what does cancelling have to do with this thread??? since this is a very old thread i doubt you are even going to read this. I have been the more reliable provider on several occasions...particularly for one lady who I would like to thank for all of those appt's that I got because you didn't show up or cancelled if you weren't so busy already and took same day calls more I would send you the guys I had to cancel on...you have been good to me thankyou