Do you think your time is valuable as a cuddle professional? If so, you should require a deposit for your cuddle services (especially new clients). Clients, especially MEN have a HIGH probability of wasting your time.
I learned a valuable lesson about business and clients a month ago. I scheduled an eyebrow(s) retouch with my favorite artist here in town. I sent her a deposit before our session. My toddler made me late for my appointment (terrible 2’s tantrum), so I had to re-schedule. Not only did she keep my deposit, I had to pay another deposit if I wanted another appointment for a later date.
Ain't that about a bitch? But, if you understand business, her time matters, so I had to treat the situation as such and it helped me along regarding how I work with my clients.
Everyone has a different life once cuddling sessions are over. Some cuddle therapists are college students, parents, work in corporate, etc. and if you are like me, you don't like wasting your time at all.
For example, let’s say if you are counting on cash from a client (mostly a “possible”) to pay a sitter to watch your child/children. If the ”possible” falls through, you STILL have to pay your sitter out of pocket, and let’s hope you have cash on you to do so or if it’s not the last of your money. If you already had a deposit and the “possible” falls through, you still got paid whether your child/children are at the sitter or not. I would advise you never drop the kiddos off for a session until you know the session is set in stone through a deposit.
A good deposit amount would be $25-50 (depending on the session. i.e., a session 3+ hours should require a $100 deposit).
Basically, if a “possible” doesn’t want to drop in your Cash App or Venemo, they aren't really serious about you or your time and again...time is money ladies and gentleman.
Lastly, most clients that try the “okey doke” are ”possibles” and want to cuddle quick, fast, and in a hurry. Therefore, create a 24-48 hour scheduling policy. Only do last minute sessions for repeat clients.
Just food for thought. : )
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Porsha
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