I knew a kid back home who actually got away with counterfeiting notes by photocopying them. He'd make double-sided copies (took him a while to perfect that) and trim them carefully and then insert them into the machines at the train station that made change. He actually survived on this for a while (in a grubby, squatter/punk rock sort of way). Unfortunately for him, he had the best luck with one particular batch that he made a great many of and so the inspectors were able to pin ALL of them to him when they caught him because they all had the same serial number. He went to jail.

That's interesting. I thought the machines all checked the metal insert we have in banknotes these days.

Quote from: Fabulassie on 04 May 2015, 03:02:05 pm

I knew a kid back home who actually got away with counterfeiting notes by photocopying them. He'd make double-sided copies (took him a while to perfect that) and trim them carefully and then insert them into the machines at the train station that made change. He actually survived on this for a while (in a grubby, squatter/punk rock sort of way). Unfortunately for him, he had the best luck with one particular batch that he made a great many of and so the inspectors were able to pin ALL of them to him when they caught him because they all had the same serial number. He went to jail.

That's interesting. I thought the machines all checked the metal insert we have in banknotes these days.

This was another country and a couple of decades ago.

I'm not sure I see the point of targets - I mean, I know you need to have an idea of how much you need to earn each month or year sustainably to live, and to think about increasing your marketing or somehow altering your working practices if you're regularly falling short, but to me targets would only be of value if I was over-run with men wanting to see me. For example, if I only needed 5 x 1h bookings a week to live comfortably, then I wouldn't kill myself seeing 15 on a regular basis.

But judging by the comments on the 'Slow' thread, not many of us have that luxury. Not quite sure I've phrased my thoughts accurately, but target just doesn't seem to be quite the right word for me, because up to a point at least, we're at the whim of potential clients.

Otherwise, I do think a professional attitude with regard to all aspects of the work is important.

I must admit I do try and aim for a weekly target as otherwise it is all too easy to drift for me and lose focus.

I need to keep motivating myself which can be a challenge self-employed as we don't have colleagues nearby as such to spur us on - which is why this website is truly valuable!

Setting a weekly target keeps me feeling more on top of my job if you see what I mean.

Centering the client so they smile treating with respect. Treating them like a human being with feelings.

I think the ladies have covered most points but if you are curious, there is a post on UK Punting that I came across which details what guys believe to be a successful escort meeting. Take it with a pinch of salt though, you know what those guys can be like!

For me -

Communication - Answer calls / emails / texts as soon as possible. Even if you miss a call, message them and say thank you for the call and detail a time they can call back. You might have missed a spur of the moment booking, but they will remember your consideration and try again in the future. Always send confirmation message the morning of the booking. You may have 5 bookings that day, but they are likely only seeing one escort, make them feel special. Plus if they don't get back to you, then you can fill the booking time asap.

Be grateful - Always thank new clients for getting in touch in the first place "thank you for contacting me, thank you for your interest in me, thank you for your message  / call". Always thank clients for visiting you when they depart too. Leave AW feedback.

Ensure you know exactly what they are looking for - and if you offer it, then provide it to the highest standard!

Remember details! - If they have told you something about themselves, their likes, etc, them remember it! I always try and remember one detail about a client so that when they visit next time, I can slip it into conversation so they know that I have previously been paying attention and don't just churn them out. I remember client music and clothing tastes and put something appropriate on for their booking.

Offer to hang jackets / coats and put back on for client when they are leaving.
Offer drinks.
Provide toiletries and fresh towels.

But most importantly - BE YOURSELF - as fakeness is spotted a mile away and is not appreciated.

The key to my service is making the client feel that he is the only client I am seeing that day and that my time and attention is absolutely devoted to him during our time - it works for me. I am almost always booked for every hour that I am working and have bookings placed as far as a month in advance!

Hope this helps.