Opening up a discussion about house calls. Do you do them at all? Do you require a reference first? I personally dislike them. You never know who or what kind of space youre walking into. And dont even get me started on pets. Im currently trying to build a clientele so i dont want to turn down business. Im using Thumbtack, a professional networking site/tool so many of these inquiries are from complete strangers. How would you suggest communicating with a potential client about this topic?
Subsequently, does anyone have any experience using this thumbtack site? Or any recommendations for a good networking site?
Angela Williams
Also with out call massage you can charge more. The client doesn't have to leave their house you bring everything to them, how nice is that? :)
Jul 15, 2016
Melisa Ryan
Ive only been doing outcall massage since becoming licensed at 19. Of course most have been references but i have met a few people on the street and even, dare i say it, put out a craigslist ad AND answered a craigslist ad. Both, luckily for me, were not creepers looking for a happy ending or to kidnap me. I had a couple sessions with both gentlemen but they never become consistent clients due to traveling often for work.
When going to these strangers homes, i always let 2 family members (i have 2 designated people for this haha) know where im going, how long, when they should expect to hear from me, and the clients address and number. I also keep a small knife in my bag which id like to switch to a tazer at some point. But it has never gotten to that point. I can usually tell by talking on the phone whether or not they have honest intentions.
I also try to ask beforehand, whether they have adequate space for a 3 X 6 foot table but ive still had to work in tight spaces. I just think its part of being an outcall therapist. I plan to rent a studio in the future for more space and acess to more clients but till then, im pretty happy with doing outcall massage.
Aug 7, 2016
Gordon J. Wallis
Laura Owen said:
Aug 8, 2016