Is there any particular reason some (most) Providers and Agencies do not post their weekly schedules on their websites or at the minimum with their Regional Ad Posts?
It makes it so much easier for the guys to book appointments without wasting time and it really couldn't be that difficult to publish at the beginning of each week and update during the week if any major changes occur. Agencies such as Mariposa & Sophisticated do a good job with this and I can certainly vouch how much easier it is to set appointments having this information.
From my perspective, it just makes good business sense, but perhaps I'm not seeing the whole picture.
Your comment about "without wasting time" would ring true if only NCNS did not happen with both girls and clients. But NCNS do happen. Also, I don't think most girls really know what their availability will be like the next day, let alone 7 days later.
It makes it so much easier for the guys to book appointments without wasting time and it really couldn't be that difficult to publish at the beginning of each week and update during the week if any major changes occur. Agencies such as Mariposa & Sophisticated do a good job with this and I can certainly vouch how much easier it is to set appointments having this information.
From my perspective, it just makes good business sense, but perhaps I'm not seeing the whole picture.
This has nothing to do with NCNS, but everything to do with making unnecessary inquiries, telephone calls, etc., about availability when a simple web posting would let clients know if someone was or was not working on a particular week or day.
It's really not that complicated. Schedules are not set in stone. Many have called to inquire and double check a girl's availability on to find out that that she was unavailable, despite her schedule saying otherwise. NCNS only further validates that no matter how much you may believe your appointment is set in stone, things happen.
No..So why are you responding?
tyvm,P.T.
I like to plan my week in advance. If I see the ladies' schedule early, I can make an appointment and I'm all set. That's why I stick with those agencies that post the ladies' schedules. Sure, somebody might already be booked or need to call in sick or whatever, but those events are rare and understandable. I font see why all agencies and providers don't post schedules. At least let us know when you'll definitely be unavailable.
Another agency that posts a schedule is Essential Referrals. Also, if I look at an indie's website I always look at the calendar to check for availability and usually see it is empty.
I think this business has challenges of any other service concerns, “Good is the enemy of great” (Jim Collins). Can not be great if satisfied with good enough. I suppose as long as long as we are making the calls, its good enough. So its “good enough” to get the business without posting a schedule or follow though on good common sense. We all know the ones that create expectations whether by a better website, courtesy, scheduling, communications, cleanliness, proper preparations and even follow through that brings us back. What does concern me from time to time is that if they are just good enough about such common sense issues as we are discussing here, then what about more serous issues as security and safety. Not always true but reasonable expectation of a consumer is that if a business is sub-par in one area, so does the extrapolation of diminished expectation in areas we do not see or dare to guess. These more serious issues I have found does affect even our “little head’s” expectations. Little things like these (no pun intended) make us just a little uneasy and uncomfortable about making that call or going through another hurdle of an availability call. Maybe a another voice speaking to us to move on.
I am certain there are as many models of arrangement in this business too many to consider, but in my humble opinion I agree with JohnProctor that more of “whole picture” we see, in this case of time slot expectations the happier we will be. And we all know hassle is not part of happiness!
BonneChance to happiness!
PS: (Post Sex, could not help that one! ) I thought this business is about delivering happiness!
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I would have to agree. I think most ladies know their schedule well enough to be able to post it on their site or in the ads they put up every week. I am a student and my schedule certainly does fluctuate with the extra things I have to do besides attending class (life) but I choose to publish my schedule because most gents who peruse my blog know that I am a student and ask as to my availability. Publishing just makes it easier on the fellas and easier on myself.
Keeping you informed,
Alexandria Fox
As one poster noted Essential Referrals maintains the ladies' schedules, and then they just change the color to let you know: she's on but booked up. Of course, not all ladies or agencies should have to be webmasters to sell ass, so hey if you can't figure it out I'll just keep calling back: over and over again.
If you go to the Toronto boards and look through a handful of the agency sites you will see that MOST (like at least 70%) post schedules of which days the provider is on and when she starts and when she ends the day. This is common practice up there, so it must be possible . . . and they're not even real capitalists ![]()
So just keep in mind, just because you don't do it does mean it isn't possible, or even a standard feature in another market. Just like GREEK in Brazil!
Keep my calendar updated but either guys never looked or just didn't pay any attention to it. Almost every email I received asked when I was available... So, I've left it alone the past couple of months. I had been planning on keeping it updated more often or coming up with more simple way of posting my weekly availability. I never really liked the calendar on my site.
Although with an agency I believe its very beneficial so the owner isn't always giving you a list of names over the phone. Then you have to go back to website and figure out which girl you would like to see.
Instead of having an idea already as to who you'd like to see before you even make the call!
Just my ¢2 worth ![]()
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I am completely free after 2pm today!
It is very hard for me to post a schedule for one because I only see a few gents a week. MOST of my fun time is pre booked BUT I have had 4 last minute request today alone! I can not accomodate them all but that simply books me for the day and tomorrow. I just dont have time to constantly go and update my schedule. I would have to do this several times a day for it to work right.
Hope this helps explain atleast my situation with posting a shcedule. I just tell everyone I am available just about anytime with notice. Just a one or two day notice makes all the difference in the world but that is another topic for another day. ![]()
Hugs and kisses
TL
Its all about creating and painting a picture of fantasy and somewhat expectation. I think you know all about that. One of setting expectation for indies are that of limited commodity. So the limited time thing for you is an advantage. This is not so with agencies. So in plain TER language, if you say " I am available 24x7" then even though you may be open to an all day event, the value diminishes. Or, an expectation of value. Its a funny thing. So if your scheduling process diminishes value ..... then, it may not be so advantageous. On the other hand ... you match your openings (pun unintended) to your repeat client market for those "prime time" (limited time), then a habitual client can be groomed. So on the action plan you may want to consider are:
*Consistent day and or by consistent time to announce availability at least weekly. (This sets an activity for future client to think about it all week for that day, expectation).
*What ever update or no update during the week... do not change that expectation.
*Announce vacations or outings long time ahead. (You can call me (email) on this for why)
*Think in terms of consistent schedule will attract more repeating weekly appointments. (As much as adventure we seek, we are still creature of habit and seek habit. Its instinct.)
This discussion leads to how to keep a client. . . and that is for another day.... (You see I am creating another impression for a limited commodity and perhaps high value).
See you soon Terri...
BonneChance
See you soon! Mmm I just LOVE your skills!
Hugs and kisses
TL