I have been looking at a lot of the posts and they seem to be focused in on the clients.

My question is directed to the providers.  Actually there are multiple questions:

(1)  What brought you into this profession?

(2)  How (as clients) can we make a memorable impression/session for you as well as us?

Personally I have seen only two providers (Ajala and Anastasia).  I am working on the alphabet

Both were great experiences for me, but I can't help wondering if it could have been better for the time and money spent.

I thought that would with more experiences it would get better, but perhaps asking the providers directly it might help expedite the mutual experience/satisfaction.

Any thoughts?

I love it when a client actually reads my website.  Seriously.  The reason I have it is to answer questions and offer some insight into who I am both directly and indirectly.  So if someone indicates that the reason they want to see me has something to do with my website, or even my posts I appreciate it.  

I remember clients who show up on time, behave like gentlemen, and pay in full.  If he has a sense of emotional intelligence, or a sense of purpose about scheduling with me.....I'll remember him very well.  

Reading the reviews is even better in my case.  A well informed client has a much better chance of being a satisfied one, because we all conduct our sessions differently. Research always pays off!!

I appreciate advance planning, which is not always possible, I know, but last minute requests are so challenging.

...a little gift!

I know that sounds selfish, and I know that we all say that gifts are not necessary, and truly, they are not. That being said, when a man brings me a "little something" extra, some flowers, a bottle of wine, a gift card, I feel so spoiled!  For some reason, this makes me really happy, probably because it is NOT expected, and I then  like to show my appreciation. *wink*