Supply & Demand

My readers have probably noticed my pricing change, the long running recession special (will it end before or after the recession?)

while a higher price meant fewer clients, it also felt harder--those few clients *had to follow through, and I was always worried if I was getting enough business.  This is so much better.  I finally realize it would be better to go with the recession than work against it. By lowering my rate, I'm able to get more calls, which is actually less work for me.

There was a worry that in changing my rate structure would mean less money, or that I'd have to work so much more that I'd start to burn out, but the opposite has been the case.  Is it strange that lowering my rate has increased my sense of worth? Maybe in a capitalist/profit-driven model, yes. But for me, it's never been about making a quick buck, but about surviving and thriving.

I'm glad I stopped worrying about the image my price would reflect and have continued the special. All of my new clients have been really nice, and I feel more in control of my own business now. In a strange way, I like being more financially accessible to people...just my whorish nature, I guess!

Specials & Negotations

This is not the week I was hoping to have, but it's given me a lot to ponder.

The first time I held the 2hrs for the cost of 1, just three days, I got good response so I decided to bring it back.  However, this week, most of the calls that came where guys who only wanted 1hr and wanted to pay half my rate!  Okay, I understand the desire for a deal, but really? Really? Then Thursday rolled around and I started getting real inquiries....but they waited a little long to arrange for this week! It will be a while before I advertise such a special again for just anyone--I believe I may keep this one for returning clients.

It is a curious thing that Thursday seems to be my busiest day. In the middle of the week, I'm not sure why this is but a fellow witchy friend informed me that Thursday is Jupiter's Day (or, depending on your pantheon, Thor's Day) and this is a day that is good for money and business. Jupiter's energy is expansive. Would that mean that Saturday (Saturn, the planet of discipline and limits) is a good day for kink?

Return of the Special

Last night I was alternating between updating my ad, cooking, house-cleaning and reading and it occurred to me: I haven't gotten any serious queries since the end of the special.  I've grown too content in my book.

It was only three days, but I really enjoyed the burst of business. It was fun, unrushed and drummed up a lot of interest that I think ended too soon.  For the next 5 days, at least, I want to extend the special.

After all, the whole point of this adventure is to have fun and make money. If I'm not getting the calls, then I have the time to spare. And even when I am getting calls--I enjoy taking my time to see each person satisfied.

So I am bringing back the special!