How to deal with regular clients who suddenly expect reduced rates.

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[Locomotion]

I have my own business too, and I found when I had lower rates I had a lot more customers ... BUT I had to work very very hard to make a decent income. Now that I've doubled my price, I have less customers BUT I make more money with much less work involved.

Moral of my story? Stand firm on your price, and don't take any crap. If they don't come back, there's plenty of new customers that would be happy to take their place.

[bottomguyusually]

its not that simple

The thread started regarding a "Regular" customer who gives a lot of repeat business. In a case like this some might think its better to charge a little less but deal with a known person you click with and have fun. just saying sometimes a lower price can build more loyalty, and or give incentive to return instead of trying something new.

[Toronto]

No worries i had commented on the post sheerly for my own amusement knowing full well that you probably understood that part. i am a funny person but tone can be lost over text oh well.

Hi Toronto,

You can't answer for another poster. Let him express himself, please? I didn't ask you to explain it to me. You basically DON'T understand the same part as me. So your post is not only NOT helpful, it's, i dunno...full of caffeine, perhaps.

Take a breath and let others respond to what's been asked of them.

Babe,
xoxo

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[cobbler]

I think it's an insult.

I personally would never suggest such a thing to a provider. If I can't afford something I don't get it-period. I think it is a rotten thing for a man to put a provider in a situation of having to choose. It strikes me as more of a power play than anything. Some things should remain non-negotiable.

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[Toronto]

I'm more of a Tim Allen deep sinister rolling laugh.
i have a thick dry sarcastic humor i have made more then one person pee themselves laughing completely unprepared for my verbal onslaught. It works best on people that know me because i am an extremely serious factual guy and the humor comes out of nowhere.

Oh! A comedian. lol

Where's my hardy har har?

Oh, here it is.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kO4DPI1hegc

Hardy har har!
Babe,
xoxo

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[Fudgepacker]

A regular customer like described here by the OP should have been getting the best rate all along as it became known to the SP he was consistently showing up at her door. Why wait to be asked to acknowledge loyalty, just good business sense.

Another side of the coin from my POV is the client is becoming distracted with the service provided and the SP really has to weigh out the possible fall out very well being the loss of his service fees completely. What is the client really saying ? Ask yourself. There is always someone else who will do more for a few dollars less.

I recall years ago my grandfather would every once and awhile give something to his loyal customers for free or at a discount. It wouldn't be anything expensive but simply aa appreciation gesture. His loss factor would be minimal but he kept that customer coming back to him his entire years in business. People like to know they are appreciated and it doesn't take much believe you me.

The other point that was made here and I want to echo is, people's financial circumstances fluctuate from time to time in life (divorce, job loss, market losses).

[toban]

Right On!

I personally would never suggest such a thing to a provider. If I can't afford something I don't get it-period. I think it is a rotten thing for a man to put a provider in a situation of having to choose. It strikes me as more of a power play than anything. Some things should remain non-negotiable.

I totally agree with that, Cobbler.

I ask beforehand what is expected and pay without comment or I don't make the arangement to meet in the first place!

[Fudgepacker]

I agree with toban also, when I negotiate a price in any business/service transaction, I expect the first price I am given IS their best price. I make that clear that is my expectation. From there either I accept or reject it accordingly. I have had some high-ballers that quickly realize they have out priced themselves, but by then I am already looking elsewhere.

Sex for money - NEWSFLASH - has nothing in common with WALMART or LOBLAWS or MANDARIN or any other commercial business. It is service that is being sold, not a widget. Just no comparison. There are no standards in the SP industry whatsoever. To many variables as well given the nature of service being offered. It not a "you get what you pay for" type service per say.

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[Fudgepacker]

Sounds like he had exhausted his interest in you and moved on. Not to worry, if you ever need a second hand computer PM me.

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