A rant.
Just so you don’t have to guess my mood while reading this… yes, I’m a little annoyed today.
Let me start by saying something honestly. I know I’m friendly. I know I’m warm, easy to talk to, and I have a way of making people feel relaxed very quickly. Many of my clients tell me they feel comfortable around me almost immediately like we have a natural rapport and in another world we might even be friends.
I love that about what I do.
But sometimes that comfort seems to make a few people forget that this is still my profession.
My easygoing personality does not mean I’m a doormat. And it definitely doesn’t mean my time isn’t valuable.
For example, setting up a session and canceling two hours before without honoring my cancellation policy is the fastest way to make sure we never see each other again. My policy is simple: 24 hours notice. That applies to everyone.
Recently a very good client of mine had to cancel last minute because something came up. I told him the same thing I tell everyone: the session still needs to be honored. He asked how to send it and I gave him my Venmo, CashApp, and Zelle. And to his credit, he handled it properly.
That’s how respectful adults handle business.
Another client called the day of a session and told me he had just lost his job and asked if I could give him a discount. I told him honestly that if he had just lost his job, the smartest thing he could do is save his money. I’m a luxury experience, not a necessity. See me when you can comfortably afford my rate.
He ended up seeing me anyway.
The point is this: please don’t insult my intelligence. I’m very kind, but I’m also very sharp. If you’ve spent time with me, you already know that. I can be soft and logical at the same time.
The vast majority of my clients are amazing, respectful, generous men and I truly appreciate them. But for the few who occasionally try to “get over” on me, it won’t work. You’ll end up frustrated. And I don’t want that for you.
Know my value, respect my time, and we’ll have a wonderful experience together.
xo,
Rose