Yesterday was my first day as a Newbie having a full schedule. It went a little smooth until one of my clients showed up late, which caused me to be a little late with my next appointment.  

I would say you need ~ 30 minutes to allow you time to freshen up, fix makeup, have a snack/drink. This also allows a few minutes "buffer" if client may be tardy. of course, he should call you if he is running a few minutes late. I personally always allow myself extra time to get to an appointment and I'll go to a Starbucks or something nearby. Sometimes it is the lady who is a bit delayed.
I'm sure the ladies will give you some great advice on this topic.

BTW - I saw your new website and your pics and you are Awesome!
Also congrats on your reviews.

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I know your question is aimed towards providers, but I thought you might like one client's perspective.  On whether to count the time a client is late against the time booked, I think most would recognize that it's fair of you to do so, especially if they're more than just a couple of minutes late, but I also think that if you're understanding about good reasons some might have for being late and give them their full time anyway you'll go a long way towards developing a reputation as the sort of provider who gives a very client-focused, unrushed experience, which will likely help you build business in the long run.  In terms of time between appointments, and again from my perspective, although I don't expect ever to be the first or only client a provider sees in a day, I would be a little turned off if my appointment was delayed because the one in front of mine ran late, both because I would worry the provider will feel too rushed and harried to give me her best, and because I'd be concerned she didn't have enough time to really clean herself up after the last guy.  So again, just my two cents, but I think you'd want to leave enough time to relax and prepare yourself fully between dates without any risk of delaying the second even if the first runs over.

If a gentleman shows up several minutes late he still needs to leave at the appointed time. If he is going to be more than 10 minutes late and is keeping in touch I always let him know before he arrives I won't be able to allow him to stay later and give him the choice of rescheduling. If he's more than half an hour late, I politely tell him he must reschedule. If YOU are late and he still chooses to see you, you should always stay the full hour.

I think I may need an hour. LOL! 30 minutes was not doing it for me. An hour will do me just fine considering I would rather be a "low volume" girl. This tiny gal has to take care of herself with a lot of care.

At a minimum I suggest enough time to clean up etc... and add another 30 minutes to that. Reason being is if he is late, it doesn't cut into your getting ready time. Sucks to have to hurry to get that done and it makes it harder to relax when you were just rushed.  

I'm so envious that you got Aldo to do your photos. I wish he'd come to Ohio!

hobbyist an unrushed session where the hobbyist is led to believe he is the only guy the provider is focused on.  Providers who are low volume do better in the long run.

It's really not alright to have clients pass in the hall or elevator.   You need to schedule so that never occurs.  NEVER.
I would think that you'd need a half to a full hour between appointments.  To rest, wash up, eat, use the bathroom.  You are within your rights to hold a client to the booked time.  It's nice if you can be a little flexible but I don't think you should allow more than ten minutes off schedule.  The problem is, if a client calls & says he's running late...  if you TELL him that he's not going to get his full time, he might just cancel.

Ladies you are the best. I love how friendly and giving with suggestions you have been.  

How could you (Ms hot Provider) possibly get into the guy who walks through your door...  if you haven't taken time to refresh & clear your head.  When HE comes through your door, he's the only man in the world & must be your total focus (& vise versa).  You can not focus on another if you are exhausting yourself

I always allow extra time for traffic. There's always a coffee shop, Mcdonalds, etc. a few blocks away where you can hang out, check email, etc.. I've never arrived late for an appointment. I know that for some, because of their work schedule (e.g. lunchtime) they may not have that much extra time to arrive early so they cut it close.

a hobbyist.

You should never be booking appointments without "AT LEAST" two hours inbetween. This will keep happening if you don't leave more time, and you will lose money. When I used to tour, my max was 2 a day, and I would always try to see one in the morning at like 11, and another not until dinner time. Guys who booked the shortest dates were in the morning, and the gents who booked dinner dates were at night.

Gals complain of the hotel knowing what they are up to, then they say they are seeing clients all day? DOH!  

Not at all. It's on the hobbyist to decide what to do. I said in the event he still wants to see the lady she should absolutely stay the full time.

"If YOU are late and he still chooses to see you, you should always stay the full hour."  But, if he is
late, you end the session at the scheduled end time.

I guess it's more of a case by case. It's one thing if he keeps in touch and is delayed by traffic, etc. but if a gentleman comes knocking 15+ minutes late with no warning it's so rude. I've already written him off as a no show by that point.