No one is "bored" and raises their rates. One gets "greedy" and raises their rates. Personally, if I am not grandfathered in I go elsewhere. Originally Posted by mynameismuddYea sir! Absolutely. There is always someone younger, hotter, and thinner entering the biz daily. Fastest way to lose a regular is by trying to gouge him with some bullshit
I cannot pay more for the same level of service. However, the question on how to let us know...when I text, I usually assume same rate as before unless told otherwise.I agree. I'd announce it on the ads where you advertise & then mention in when clients you've seen before reach out to you, but I personally wouldn't raise my rates with someone I've seen before. They have already been screened & approved by me, so that makes my job easier, not harder.
Originally Posted by Quitididcb
venusnova,
Assuming you've assessed and are comfortable with your own supply pricing elasticity for the change (tbh not sure how "bored with the same rate" relates to client demand in the biz, if at all) then consider a website centralization approach. This can be more effective than notifying upon client inquiry,and jocking across websites to distribute the update. Plus it can give you new avenues to explore with time available.
Also reconsider the approach of letting potential clients know if/when they inquire. Disregard this if you can't displace the presumption it's "tacky" vs part of your communications plan. Originally Posted by Swing Hustler
All good points lovely, but I need to comment on one. (and I never comment on the OP's crazy rantsAtmosphere meaning a a more relaxed and private setting .
raising your rates raises the expectation of better atmosphere " dining" choices and energy
I'm not sure I agree with this.. Originally Posted by Uomo
All good points lovely, but I need to comment on one. (and I never comment on the OP's crazy rants
raising your rates raises the expectation of better atmosphere " dining" choices and energy
I'm not sure I agree with this. Sometimes raising rates is just economics. A few of my favs have raised their rates and their impeccable service has not changed, which is why I return because the service was great to begin with. For those that have incalls (that are clearly not their place of residence) rent goes up, electricity, the costs of condoms, lube as well as Dove's men care body wash (which I see way too often) all goes up over time - especially this year. Most of the time when stellar reviews accompany the increase in rates no one really complains. Your comment about "don't lay like a dead fish and charge xxx.00 or more you'll die in this industry quickly" is spot on, I personally don't expect a sudden increase in IOP or activities because a rate goes up, that is almost never the case.
We mongers have a feel for what a 200/hr service is like vs a 300, 400, ...etc. The outliers, like AlyssaXOXO who has been at 200 for years and is a legend in this city will always grab our attention and $ and garner great reviews. Others end up pricing themselves our of certain budgets and for some SW that's ok. 5 x 1-hr sessions at 300 is less than 4 at 400 or the same as 3 at 500, however to make that jump, IMO, the service needed to be top notch to begin with and not come with a promises for more.
Now returning to my corner, say safe and kind everyone. Originally Posted by Uomo