Let's talk loyalty programs and packages

[Companions]

Hey guys,

Getting started on my TDL for some new Companions improvements and could use your insight.

What do you think about loyalty programs? Are you comfortable using the last 4 digits of your phone number to enroll in them? What sort of programs make you happiest - extra time or reduced envelopes? Would you prefer a program you had to enroll in or would you like to be automatically enrolled (by last 4 digits only)? If you were automatically enrolled, would it make you worry about privacy if it was mentioned to you that you had earned a reward?

What do you think about monthly packages? I know this one is a little further out there, but hear me out: monthly and ongoing arrangements have always been my favourites. They let my patrons plan financially, they allowed me to plan financially - it has always worked out quite well. Would you consider an ongoing package with a Companion or with an agency, for a reduction in price and a priority appointment around your schedule to plan further in advance? Yes, I know there's a lot of trust involved in arrangements like these and no, I don't know entirely how it would work yet.

I have a ton of questions, and because these programs would be a small token of our appreciation you KNOW I'm coming to ask what you think and want first and foremost.

Thank you,
Becky

 

[Fuggedabouditt]

Loyalty programs work well if the roster is fitting. I have taken part in Jersey girls loyalty program and it worked out quite well. They used my previous texts as record of bookings.

The monthly package seems like a "Seeking Arrangements" deal; Sugar Baby/Sugar Daddy. Would it be specific to one SP? Or would the client be able to choose whomever he wanted for said visit. I'm assuming there will be a ceiling of appointments allotted for the monthly fee....or perhaps different levels of packages/visits. It would get complicated from my perspective and perhaps not fitting of an agency arranging this rather a one on one with the Sp and client.

 

[The Voice]

I think a loyalty program is a good idea once you start getting more locations. Last 4 digits of my phone, hmm that should be ok. I use a text app anyway. I don't know about the sugar daddy type of arrangement. I hobby because I love meeting new women. I don't think I'll enjoy seeing the same SP over and over again within a month. Maybe you mean prepaying for a month in advance for x number of dates with different women with priority booking? That's a good idea, for you and for any guy with that kind of coin. Sounds almost like a subscription service IMO. For example, pay 1000 up front and spend it like so:
1. Spend an hour with 6 great ladies. Basically get one free date.
2. Spend 6 hours with the lady of your choice. Again basically 1 free hour.
3. Have a private orgy with 3 women.

Apply actual dollar amounts that make sense of course. Most of that is my own wishful thinking.

 

[What A Wookie]

I think loyalty programs work well for rewarding repeat clients as well as generating repeat business. As far as the form of reward either would be fine. Perhaps give either as an option?

The Monthly Program is a little little more difficult. Assuming it's an up front payment I don't think most regular hobbyists would take that risk even if the incentive is pretty sweet. I like repeating with those I get along well with but weekly might be too much. Still there are those who would welcome this arrangement.

 

[ReservoirDog]

I would wait until you expand your roster and build up your client base. Just don't ask me for my real name or phone number.

 

[Goodlooking]

I never understood about loyalty programs, air miles and all those buy one and get one free type of marketing.

If you give a good product and your customer service is top notch there isn't a need to give discounts.

Just my bitcoins change.

 

[50cents]

Becky.

You think and act like an entrepreneur.

I can't advice on what I don't know about but your attitude will get you places.

Continue with what you are doing. Don't look back or regret mistakes, comes with the territory. Sleep well at nights even if you make less than you hoped for.

 

[Prick]

I am thinking about this one but going into my 5th Macallan 25 year old.

 

[Madman]

I wouldn't mind my last four digits as reference and a loyalty program , something like 100 off on your fifth visit would be my type of program. As for the monthly arrangement that like many would be a no go because of the variety factor. If it would involve different ladies then the lack of a larger roster would be an issue at the present time.

 

[Companions]

Awww, see? Threads like this are why I like HUBGFE so much :BigHug::BigHug:

I gave it some thought and I read everything really carefully (3 or 4 times, haha). Here's where I'm at about it:

Loyalty Program
Yes, we need to be bigger to do this effectively. We have new Companions joining us in the coming weeks so I think it'll happen sooner rather than later.

I also want to have the backbone of the system in place so that when we do roll it out everything works as seamlessly as possible for everyone. It sounds like we're okay with the last 4 digits of your phone number (real or fake - just however I can reach you). I don't want there to be any room for debate and I want us to be as on-the-ball as we possibly can be. I also don't want anyone having to register separately or me have to track multiple systems. Clean, clear, and accurate are our goals here.

Because time is a little more difficult to offer I think a token amount off after a certain number of trysts is a reasonable way of doing it. I'm not entirely sure what those numbers are yet but that sounds like where we might best be able to combine the restrictions of the business with rewarding our those who choose us.

I think this is what would work best with everything that you guys have suggested and seems pretty typical. We can do that; I'll roll it out when we hit 12 Companions (but if you know me you know I started as soon as we started Companions).

Monthly Arrangements
Okay, I knew this wasn't going to be everyone's cup of tea.

My main concern about it is how to hold the amount in escrow reliably. It'd be a certain number of hours, to be used with whomever(s) you'd prefer. I guess it's very similar to a loyalty program but one that's more planned out.

Because we're focusing more on deluxe experiences over hour-long engagements, I can see this working out for a very small-but-vocal group. The fee structure for my bosses is pretty unique - one for the rental of the space and one for booking-advertising-screening. If it were a dinner date, the rental fee becomes unnecessary. Similarly, going to Oasis has the entrance fee included because again, no need to pay into our rent fund. Combining the two fees makes us run exactly like a typical agency, but way more flexible and responsive.

I'm looking at dollar value for you guys and what she gets to take home at the end of the day and it makes a lot of sense to me. I know review boards aren't exactly the market for these more involved relationships but it's something I'm going to have to examine very closely over the coming months.

My follow-up questions about this:

• What are your barriers to entry for considering a more involved relationship - variety, finances, time, reliability? I guess I envision it kinda like a sugar baby but with an agency of women instead of just one.
• Does this not exist because there's no demand or does it not exist because it's a little more tricky to co-ordinate? We could do boat parties, orgies, nights out... there's a world of options that I want to uniquely position us to be able to explore.
• Maybe I get that out of my system by offering monthly "Experiences" instead of a monthly arrangement? The arrangement just seems so convenient - if you know you're planning spending $X that month on adult entertainment, you're better able to manage your finances and we can offer more kickass situations to get yourself into.

I have reached the point of thinking out loud so I'm going to stop typing about this.

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Becky.

You think and act like an entrepreneur.

I can't advice on what I don't know about but your attitude will get you places.

Continue with what you are doing. Don't look back or regret mistakes, comes with the territory. Sleep well at nights even if you make less than you hoped for.

Thanks, I'll let my parents know EACE: Seriously though, thank you. I smiled huge when I read this; my personal idols (outside of my parents) are all entrepreneurs and academics. I have so much respect for the drive, spirit and tenacity. I can sleep well at night even if I didn't make what I wanted to financially - it's about participating and social change. Time between appointments, right of refusal, the providers in control of their own bodies and representation, smart and ethical ways of doing things... and a team of responsive people working together to create the Best. Experiences. Ever.

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I am only what you guys and over-education have made me, and what the amazing women who hire me want to be and do. I sincerely thank you for all the (sometimes rough) lessons, insight, opinions, feedback and constant support over the years. I appreciate you taking the time and thought to answer. We're only as good as our worst critiques; today this is why I'm proud to sign #TeamCompanions - you should join us!

Please keep it coming, I can take it

If anyone followed the rules, nothing would ever change. Without change there would be no progress. Let's create progress. Demand better. Safer. More verified. Easier, friendlier contact. Up-front clear answers. Undoctored photos. Nicer incalls. Better customer service. Hotter women. More real connection. More independence.

Team Companions and xo,
Becky

 

[Guido]

You mention bosses a couple of times. You have partners?.

 

[Leopard2]

You mention bosses a couple of times. You have partners?.

I'll bet the 'bosses' are the individual Companions ladies themselves

 

[Companions]

You mention bosses a couple of times. You have partners?.

Nope. I've been offered this a few times over the years but what I have in mind is so specific I didn't want to be accountable to anyone else financially at the risk of watering down the integrity of the experiences. I mean "the women who hire me". I need a better word for this.

I'll bet the 'bosses' are the individual Companions ladies themselves

You'd win that bet. I need another word for this. Originally I was thinking clients, but that tends to refer to patrons... Bosses is the best I could come up with but I'm still searching.

 

[Fuggedabouditt]

You'd win that bet. I need another word for this. Originally I was thinking clients, but that tends to refer to patrons... Bosses is the best I could come up with but I'm still searching.

In business, there are external clients and internal clients. Internally we speak to them as "Teams" or "Departments" that we co-exist with and produce a product (I speak in terms of software development). One team is responsible for the front end (User Interface), while another is responsible for database operations. Etc etc (without getting long winded as I sometimes do).

I would refer to the ladies that hire you as "Your clients". You've been hired by them. Simple.

 

[Companions]

I would refer to the ladies that hire you as "Your clients". You've been hired by them. Simple.

I talk about Team Companions, which I think of as my "boss". I include both the women AND the clients who support us in that.

In previous use, "clients" refers to patrons. Can I have both clients and patrons? The clients of my "clients" are also my clients.... it gets confusing. Maybe co-workers or teammates? I don't know. Ideas I entertained and discarded: lady bosses and boss bitches, head honchos, the powers above, executives, directors, higher-ups, mistresses, ambassadors.

I make a conscious choice to use Companion>escort, women>girls, patron>client. Words matter. I just don't have the right one for this and so I'm using boss.

I want to bake the power structure into my language so I'm being very, very clear and we can never go stray from our mandates, especially as we grow. Yes, I do chronically overthink everything.

 

[DannyDevito]

Becks, are you married?. I am in love with you.

 

[Fuggedabouditt]

.... Yes, I do chronically overthink everything.

I remember lol

 

[cyber]

The loyalty program is a great idea but I don't think the Monthly Arrangement is for me cos I'd prefer to not make commitments especially since there are so many lovely companions in Toronto and so many more that tour from Montreal and Ottawa.

Personally, I'd be more comfortable sharing my twitter handle or email rather than the last 4 digits of the phone number.

 

[The Voice]

Nope. I've been offered this a few times over the years but what I have in mind is so specific I didn't want to be accountable to anyone else financially at the risk of watering down the integrity of the experiences. I mean "the women who hire me". I need a better word for this.



You'd win that bet. I need another word for this. Originally I was thinking clients, but that tends to refer to patrons... Bosses is the best I could come up with but I'm still searching.

I'd say the ladies you represent are your partners. You all came together to form this Indy collective. It's different in structure from a traditional agency, and the relationships are more collaborative.

 

[Little_man]

I say less is more. Give good professional service and there will not be a need for discounts.