I have always had one, and actually., my business has DOUBLED!!.
She is available 24/7, when I cannot be....When I am on a multiple hour date, she is answering e-mails, setting up more dates....I would have lost it otherwise...
She also gave me the confidence to raise my rates, so it has been all around good!!...She takes 20%, and it is well WORTH IT!!....I have more time to hang out with friends, go to the gym, and just get alot of things done in my daily life....My Clients LOVE her, and have never had any problems....You do need to choose the RIGHT person though, so be highly selective.
Although you are paying out 20% of each booking, it all evens out., as you would have lost the booking anyway., if you were on another call/date....It takes $$$$$$$, to make $$$$$$....Invest in your business, and watch it DOUBLE!!.
As far as the phone#, on my ads?.....She would not answer the phone, as it was never a serious inquiry., and rang 24/7.....I pulled down the phone#, and now have e-mail ONLY!!!!.....HUGE difference....I no longer have a Voice Mail, filled with low-class/time wasting/rude messages....
E-mail all the way!!!.
Highly advise a Booker!!.
Peace...
Morgan T.