There are lots of GREAT ones out there, so don't let a bad experience scare you off!.

You said it very well, Kayla!  

how do you know if a provider has a booker/asst when it is your first time contacting them? Especially thru email?

Sometimes you know ahead of time, and sometimes you do not...

I have enjoyed NOT having a third party involved with the process of booking an appointment. The few times in the past I ran across an 'assistant' or "booker" I politely withdrew my solicitation for reasons of it not feeling comfortable and losing a huge amount of 'intimacy' usually enjoyed.  

LOL

You think the "bashing" is "sad"

Posted By: KaylaKisses

LOL  
   
 To each their own..

I did not say "ALL" well reviewed providers, use Assistants...."Usually" does not mean ALL, Sweetie..

The Clients appreciate just as MUCH, when they are screened/speaking/communicating with a VERY efficient/FUN Assistant/Booker....

But there's asst answering emails that you don't even know. Haven't you ask for a request and when she shows up she forgot this or that. Or where to meet. Its almost like she wasn't aware of any emails or texts that you sent. Some Asst have a sense of writing that they carry from girls to girl, it's hard to pick up but if you're savvy you'll see the same kinda of wording   They also place the ads on the TER, with the captions,which is cool I get that. Some asst will even answer the "In search of post" with the "pick me, pick me" responses. And sit down on this one, they may even write a :: shudder:: review for them......OH NO NOT THAT!!!!!
So you can be dealing with a asst and not even know it....But when it's all said and done, I got no beef with them.

Part of the Assistant's job, IS to post on the boards for the provider., or answer a "ISO"...

Busty never used the term "all" and thank goodness she is correct that "usually" (which implies greater than 50%) is not true yet true either. Kayla, you really misunderstood her on that point.

I don't like not knowing a lady has an assistant.  They should say so upfront.  When I contact a lady with references in hand, I'm trying to develop a sort emotional contact that will hopefully carry into the appointment.  However, if after several emails back and forth, I find out that I was never talking to the provider, it does piss me off.

Us an "assistant"; lose my business; PERIOD!

And when they answer the "In search of" why do they make it sound so cheesey? "Oh Baby I'd love to play with ya" instead of "Hi this is so and so, I'm so and so asst, I'm sure you'll have a great time with so and so etc etc"....Just sayin...ya know.

If they have a booker, that no longer makes them Independent....
This should be a one on one intimate encounter.

when the assistant pretends to be her.  I don't like this at all, and I avoid anyone that I learn is doing it. I like to know who I'm sharing info with, and if she's sharing my info with someone and concealing that, it's a no no for me.    

When check references some said.....  They are assistant ..
I Never have bad experience-they were very attentive  
and promptly ..
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As someone theguys adore. She is one of the main ones being bashed! : D

The gentleman in question who was bashing my assistant Betty was exceptionally rude. I might go so far as to say vile. We were both very polite and respectful to him in our conversations and then he tried to find a way to see me regardless by circumventing the system that I have in place for my safety and that of my clients. I simply told him that Betty brings such value to my life and Sanity to my crazy world but I was not willing to risk that relationship which I hold so dear for an hour appointment with someone who is shown me that they don't have the class to be a gentleman.

What.......someone is bashing Ms. Betty? Well that's nonsense. I haven't dealt with many assistants in my hobby career but I have dealt with Ms. Betty on a few occasions and she is the best by fair. She's always polite, prompt and courteous. And there was a time or two when my schedule had to be adjusted and she handled it in a professional manner. I have nothing but good things to say about Ms. Betty.

Madison you say, "The gentleman in question" - I think is WAY TOO polite of a statement.  
This man is NOT a gentleman in any sense of the word. From what I've read here and back channel, he sounds like a tyrant toddler with his lil winnie in his hand. This lame excuse for a gentleman is rude to an assistant and a provider because they  don't jump to answer him or his PMs fast enough?...
It's your business, run it the way you see fit. With or with out an assistant it's personal preference.  
However, anyone questioning the integrity one of THE BEST assistant in the service provider world is a short bus rider (aka slow if you didn't catch that).  
Betty is an amazing, thoughtful, thorough, prompt and respectful asset to many ladies and moreover OUR community.  

To rail against her is stupid in the extreme. She has never worked for me as an assistant, but I can't tell you how many times she has been there for me.

I have had a number of interactions with Miss Betty over the last several years and never has she been anything but polite, responsive, efficient, kind, thoughtful, dare I add "thrifty, brave and reverent"? (I was a good boy scout, source of these last several traits. You gotta know the Boy Scout creed to find the humor) Anyhow, Miss Betty has never been anything but aboveboard and first class. She never "pretended" to be anybody but herself. She has, on occasion, responded to an email I sent to her client and I was surprised to hear from Miss Betty, but its always a pleasant surprise, she is so nice and efficient and responsive. After I realize that emails to her clients are generally seen and often responded to by Miss Betty, I understand that I don't know who I am corresponding with, client or Miss Betty, but clearly, her clients all trust her discretion and integrity and so do I. I will vouch for Miss Betty anytime.

She's pure class and someone I trust wholeheartedly. Anyone who would "bash" her is either grossly misinformed or just plain melodramatic.  

I have had a number of interactions with Miss Betty over the last several years and never has she been anything but polite, responsive, efficient, kind, thoughtful, dare I add "thrifty, brave and reverent"? (I was a good boy scout, source of these last several traits. You gotta know the Boy Scout creed to find the humor) Anyhow, Miss Betty has never been anything but aboveboard and first class. She never "pretended" to be anybody but herself. She has, on occasion, responded to an email I sent to her client and I was surprised to hear from Miss Betty, but its always a pleasant surprise, she is so nice and efficient and responsive. After I realize that emails to her clients are generally seen and often responded to by Miss Betty, I understand that I don't know who I am corresponding with, client or Miss Betty, but clearly, her clients all trust her discretion and integrity and so do I. I will vouch for Miss Betty anytime.

There is always 2 sides to every story.  If someone does not pass screening, the assistant gets blamed and  
will occasionally be bashed.   This is not right and not fair.  An assistants first loyalty needs to be to that of her client.  The provider entrusts her assistant with her safety and well-being.

I have been watching this thread and want to say thank you to all of you for the kind words you have written about me here today. It truly warms my heart to know you have so many positive things to say about me. Thank you so much. I feel the same about all of you. I cherish the friendships I have made in this business. I thank God everyday for the blessings in my life.

I have never had any issue with a booker. As long as you treat them with respect then things should go smoothly. Sure, once in a blue moon something might go wrong with a booker, but it could happen to any provider as well. We are here to have fun so take a deep breath and just let it go and move on.