If a gal runs a very very low special say 150 do you gentlemen consider her cheap? I've had some cancellations which really mess things up sometimes when saving for a business and current bills. Would you think any less of a lady offering something as such for a very limited time?
I honestly don't see any issues with a limited special, but i want to read your thoughts. 
Speaking for myself I don't see anything wrong with it. It really is your call, who am I or anyone else to judge?
Buc
so we know you are not "cheap" if you are in a temporary bind, a special could work well for you. Once your finances are straightened out, you can re-evaluate your rates to whatever you feel balances the budget.
Many gals run specials, we realize that the special price is just that, a "special", and know they have their regular rates the rest of the time. You may get a few "bargain hunters" but you may find a regular or two as well.
"$80 specials" are typically to satisfy a drug habit, and "$50 car-dates" are usually just because she's broke and hungry...
Well this is most definitely NOT the case for me. I have a set amount each month i will hopefully earn to get my business started by set date. Any little changes throws that date off completely, of course i know things get in the way. But in order for me to be successful i have to try my hardest to make things go a little smoother. An investor would make things more relaxing but in my case I'm doing it all myself. I'm very motivated to be successful
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Posted By: DirtyJesus
"$80 specials" are typically to satisfy a drug habit, and "$50 car-dates" are usually just because she's broke and hungry...
And mock you and tell you you'll fail if you try... Because then your anger and determination to prove me wrong will almost certainly drive you succeed and do far better than you otherwise would...
There's a purpose for everything under the Sun...
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and it can benefit you and the potential customers that want to see you.
You will likely get calls from guys you normally wouldn't, but if you don't bend your screening rules that should be fine. Many gals offer reduced rates from time to time, it's a good way to check out someone new. I think you have adjusted your rates up or down in the past how did it affect your business?
It has worked well for me in the past, i have told gentlemen l would like to keep my review status at one new review per month. Which kindly these gentlemen have respected, I didn't realize until recently that the more reviews the better. I just like to keep some adventures private. May change that rule around a tad now that I'm educated on how the review "game" works 
thanks for sharing y'alls thoughts.
Posted By: DJ1985
You will likely get calls from guys you normally wouldn't, but if you don't bend your screening rules that should be fine. Many gals offer reduced rates from time to time, it's a good way to check out someone new. I think you have adjusted your rates up or down in the past how did it affect your business?
I also think you would not be considered cheap. there are a lot of guys out there who would like to see high end providers like yourself but don't have the funds. but be sure that you do screen as there are idiots out there.
A long time ago, probably 10 years now, I wrote a long post here about pricing strategies for providers. I know for me, I don't equate the price with the quality of experience at all. If I think back to the 10 very vest experiences I have ever had in the hobby, 8 of the 10 were at 2 - 2.5. In all my years of doing this I have, almost unbelievably, only had 4 or 5 meetings that I remember thinking "man, I really wish I hadn't done this." And you know what? Each and every time, the provider was 3-3.5. I see who I want to see based on their personality here on the boards, reviews, menu, pics... All things equal the ones that are a little less expensive, or are running really attractive specials, always go to the front of the list.
What I talked about in that long-past post was about how pricing ties into expectation. (Some of you who have been around a long time will remember the "monkeys flyin outta my ass" line in the post, I still hear about that even today!)
If anything, I go into a 300 meeting with much higher expectations--and am thus more likely to feel a little let down, than by a 200 provider. A level of service that may rate 8 stars at 200, may rate one or two stars less at 300... and over 300, as I said in my past post, monkeys better pretty much fly outta my ass.
It's a special with a really good rate, that's all.
I have received calls when things are slow and offered an invitation to come visit. It may be better for you to call regulars first before you brand yourself with a lower price point in public.
Screening will stay the same, I'm not that desperate i have kids so safety is #1. I haven't posted on BP since i first started so hopefully most guys on here and P411-DC are knowledgeable about the screening process. But i never put it past anyone.
Jchan, i have made it public and that's okay with me. May extend it until Wednesday. :
i have found the bargain brands taste just as good as the gourmet ones..
I only see 1 review or am i missing a link???
Clink my link by my name, you may have only clicked on the dou one in my ad, as stated above i have asked others to respect my wishes of only having one review per month, this is changing as of three days ago
Posted By: mike574
I only see 1 review or am i missing a link???
This beautiful woman has been reviewed by two upstanding hobbyists in the Minnesota community. You question whether Boss and Joe saw her?... Really?
Where are your reviews?... ARE you REALLY a hobbyist or a troll? Who are you to this community?
Just be kind and stick to the topic the OP posted vs trying to derail her post. I think as a newbie provider Mariah has brought a lot of great ideas and discussions to the board. I happen to like her presence here.
Learn to Kick It With Kindness or that simple lesson your mama taught you, "if you cannot say anything nice, do not say anything at all." Aka STFU.
Happy Friday!
Game on!
Samantha Sofa King Good
I like that ... I like it a lot.
my apology Mariah, for straying off topic. I couldn't help flirting with Thermo Hot.
No worries
Posted By: nutzosmpl
my apology Mariah, for straying off topic. I couldn't help flirting with Thermo Hot.
Thanks babe, i didn't even notice rather he has reviewed anyone or not. It takes all of two seconds to see I'm the real deal. Some peoples children....
Posted By: termsofdelicious
This beautiful woman has been reviewed by two upstanding hobbyists in the Minnesota community. You question whether Boss and Joe saw her?... Really?
Where are your reviews?... ARE you REALLY a hobbyist or a troll? Who are you to this community?
Just be kind and stick to the topic the OP posted vs trying to derail her post. I think as a newbie provider Mariah has brought a lot of great ideas and discussions to the board. I happen to like her presence here.
Learn to Kick It With Kindness or that simple lesson your mama taught you, "if you cannot say anything nice, do not say anything at all." Aka STFU.
Happy Friday!
Game on!
Samantha Sofa King Good
And +1!
I agree Mariah brings a lot of great discussion here .
Posted By: termsofdelicious
This beautiful woman has been reviewed by two upstanding hobbyists in the Minnesota community. You question whether Boss and Joe saw her?... Really?
Where are your reviews?... ARE you REALLY a hobbyist or a troll? Who are you to this community?
Just be kind and stick to the topic the OP posted vs trying to derail her post. I think as a newbie provider Mariah has brought a lot of great ideas and discussions to the board. I happen to like her presence here.
Learn to Kick It With Kindness or that simple lesson your mama taught you, "if you cannot say anything nice, do not say anything at all." Aka STFU.
Happy Friday!
Game on!
Samantha Sofa King Good
I see no reviews or am I missing a link?
I understand the ignorance because you dont get that the hobby client community is a small piece of the client pie.. and actually relatively young since it was established with the creation of the mainstream internet which is a little over 20 years old...
20 years versus the oldest profession in the world..
Oh me or my!!
It must be hard for you to wrap your head around the fact that Providers have been highly successful and established prior to the review boards and a ranking system.
*faints*
All hobbyists are clients but not all clients are hobbyists..
I know shocking right?
Not all clients want to write exaggerated penthouse inspired stories about their
sexcapades for an audience .. because it kind of defeats that whole "discrete" purpose.
Its kind of funny, but some of you married men with families who would never in a million years want your wife and kids to know about you seeing Providers ,, yet have no issue letting 20,000 strangers read about it ..
Mariah runs her business exactly how she wishes to and it does not make her "not real" or "less legitimate" of a provider because she has limited reviews..
~Cat
Posted By: mike574
I only see 1 review or am i missing a link???
.. we ask ourselves questions often with the answer already in it.
I don't care for specials from providers. I want our meeting to be the "special" in itself. If she has her fee that I meet we are then both comfortable with it and can go on with "other" pleasantries.
people will expect that price and probably wait for another special.
If the "special" gets clients, maybe that should be the price point, and not a special.
Clearly, that is not the case.
I think specials can be effective if done correctly if your offering a special for new clients state that so they know this is a one time deal and you have standard rates that you adhere too of course you may find a new client otherwise you may find you know have pack of blue light clients .You may also alienate your regulars nothing pisses me off more than a gal you've been seeing is offering a hour special for a lot less than I've paid than makes up bs about not being available then to top it off you read her reviews and its the same or better service than your receiving , still haven't got over that one. A BETTER WAY to run a special would be to run one for your regulars when things are slow and show a little appreciation for their patronage that's what business does for their best customers and a solid way to keep the ones you want happy
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I don't understand why regular friends wouldn't be able to see any woman for the special, that's kinda dumb. Honestly, if anything they deserve a special rate.
I've gotten quite a few messages asking if the experience would change due to special.. Why in the hell would it change? I'm not mad that y'all have asked, more confused on why a provider would change the experience. Never heard of that before.
And why would screening change??? Nothing changes just because of a special, at least not for me.
Just sit back relax and enjoy
Posted By: jimmymack100
I think specials can be effective if done correctly if your offering a special for new clients state that so they know this is a one time deal and you have standard rates that you adhere too of course you may find a new client otherwise you may find you know have pack of blue light clients .You may also alienate your regulars nothing pisses me off more than a gal you've been seeing is offering a hour special for a lot less than I've paid than makes up bs about not being available then to top it off you read her reviews and its the same or better service than your receiving , still haven't got over that one. A BETTER WAY to run a special would be to run one for your regulars when things are slow and show a little appreciation for their patronage that's what business does for their best customers and a solid way to keep the ones you want happy
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