Imho, an easy way to support your local talent, is to review them. Hobbyists, who travel, really seem to appreciate current reviews. It’s your words that spread our reputation. I have a noticeable increase in business from travelers every time I get a review. Sometimes they contact me weeks in advance, we have time to flirt & get to know each other a bit. It’s fun, and I feel really appreciated when this happens. So, even if your fav is well known in Winnipeg, give her a review & spread the word.
As for lowering rates, well I do offer an Early Bird discount on morning appointments. It seems to be much appreciated & a hell-of-a-lota fun. Certainly not cost effective to do all the time, but then specials aren’t meant to be your main business model. Specials are designed to attract new customers, & show appreciation to existing ones. My original concern was that clients would see the Early Bird rate as their new rate & always want it. That hasn’t happened; instead I get Timmys & sometimes a tip. Works for me!! Xoxoxo, Porscha
