Comments on: Is It Over Yet? http://www.abmp.com/les-sweeney-blog/is-it-over-yet Wed, 16 May 2012 21:37:37 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Jonathan L. Burt http://www.abmp.com/les-sweeney-blog/is-it-over-yet/comment-page-1#comment-444 Jonathan L. Burt Fri, 23 Apr 2010 03:48:54 +0000 http://www.abmp.com/les-sweeney-blog/?p=190#comment-444 The recession has not ended nor do the consumers feel comfortable yet to spend freely. As a practitioner, I have felt the pains of the economy since 9/11; it does seem to be moving forward, but there is still some room for improvement. I did see a boost in the appointment book during the tax season, but now it is post-tax season and the calendar is trending back to the previous two years. However, corporate on-site services has stayed steady over the past five years. It all balances out and I look forward to the day where consumers are once again comfortable with the thought that they are number one and take time to give themselves preventative maintenance. The recession has not ended nor do the consumers feel comfortable yet to spend freely. As a practitioner, I have felt the pains of the economy since 9/11; it does seem to be moving forward, but there is still some room for improvement. I did see a boost in the appointment book during the tax season, but now it is post-tax season and the calendar is trending back to the previous two years. However, corporate on-site services has stayed steady over the past five years. It all balances out and I look forward to the day where consumers are once again comfortable with the thought that they are number one and take time to give themselves preventative maintenance.

]]> By: Laura Allen http://www.abmp.com/les-sweeney-blog/is-it-over-yet/comment-page-1#comment-442 Laura Allen Wed, 21 Apr 2010 15:39:25 +0000 http://www.abmp.com/les-sweeney-blog/?p=190#comment-442 My area has been hit very hard by the recession--almost 20% unemployment, 2nd highest in the state (NC)--but business is still rocking. I think when people are stressed out over the economy, they still need a massage! My area has been hit very hard by the recession–almost 20% unemployment, 2nd highest in the state (NC)–but business is still rocking. I think when people are stressed out over the economy, they still need a massage!

]]> By: Heidi http://www.abmp.com/les-sweeney-blog/is-it-over-yet/comment-page-1#comment-441 Heidi Tue, 20 Apr 2010 14:27:21 +0000 http://www.abmp.com/les-sweeney-blog/?p=190#comment-441 I have not felt the effects of the economy over the past year or so. September is a very slow month for me within the year but now through June is a busy time for gift certificate redemption from Christmas and Valentines Day. I average 20-25 clients per week. I have not felt the effects of the economy over the past year or so. September is a very slow month for me within the year but now through June is a busy time for gift certificate redemption from Christmas and Valentines Day. I average 20-25 clients per week.

]]> By: Darcy http://www.abmp.com/les-sweeney-blog/is-it-over-yet/comment-page-1#comment-440 Darcy Tue, 20 Apr 2010 08:33:07 +0000 http://www.abmp.com/les-sweeney-blog/?p=190#comment-440 I massaged more clients in the last 2 weeks 27, then I have all year long. My practice has been steadily building. I massaged more clients in the last 2 weeks 27, then I have all year long. My practice has been steadily building.

]]> By: the rev http://www.abmp.com/les-sweeney-blog/is-it-over-yet/comment-page-1#comment-439 the rev Tue, 20 Apr 2010 01:27:39 +0000 http://www.abmp.com/les-sweeney-blog/?p=190#comment-439 Life has gotten in the way of my practice. One death, one good soul moved to Los Angeles, another moved to CT. Two hit schedule changes which makes it almost impossible for them to see me. The economy has not been my problem, so far. Life has gotten in the way of my practice. One death, one good soul moved to Los Angeles, another moved to CT. Two hit schedule changes which makes it almost impossible for them to see me. The economy has not been my problem, so far.

]]> By: Rosemary http://www.abmp.com/les-sweeney-blog/is-it-over-yet/comment-page-1#comment-438 Rosemary Mon, 19 Apr 2010 23:19:42 +0000 http://www.abmp.com/les-sweeney-blog/?p=190#comment-438 I don't know if other LMTs find this, but this time of year has historically been one of the slowest for me (September is the other slow month). This year is no exception. My appointment calendar is still OK though - nothing to panic over. Prenatal clients will always keep me going and clients with bad backs. I don’t know if other LMTs find this, but this time of year has historically been one of the slowest for me (September is the other slow month). This year is no exception. My appointment calendar is still OK though – nothing to panic over. Prenatal clients will always keep me going and clients with bad backs.

]]> By: Kris Kelley http://www.abmp.com/les-sweeney-blog/is-it-over-yet/comment-page-1#comment-437 Kris Kelley Mon, 19 Apr 2010 16:57:33 +0000 http://www.abmp.com/les-sweeney-blog/?p=190#comment-437 Fortunately for me, the recession never started ;) Through several years of hard work I've managed to build my massage business to a point where I'm just where I want to be. How? Very specific target markets, added value with specific massage packages and superior customer service! Regardless of where I'm at outdoors, I'm always looking at others in their industry asking myself, "How can massage benefit these individuals"? Are they on their feet all day? Let's create the "Ten Little Piggys Foot and Massage Package". Are they working on a computer all day? How about the "Stiff Neck and Lower Back Massage Package" for those that cradle a telephone or sit at a desk and are on the computer all day? The possibilities are endless! Do I lose clients here and there? Sure. Yet, I'm always looking to create a new niche for an influx of new and exciting clients! What creative solutions are YOU coming up with?? Kris Kelley www.massage-marketing-solutions.com Fortunately for me, the recession never started ;)

Through several years of hard work I’ve managed to build my massage business to a point where I’m just where I want to be.

How?

Very specific target markets, added value with specific massage packages and superior customer service!

Regardless of where I’m at outdoors, I’m always looking at others in their industry asking myself, “How can massage benefit these individuals”? Are they on their feet all day? Let’s create the “Ten Little Piggys Foot and Massage Package”. Are they working on a computer all day? How about the “Stiff Neck and Lower Back Massage Package” for those that cradle a telephone or sit at a desk and are on the computer all day?

The possibilities are endless!

Do I lose clients here and there? Sure. Yet, I’m always looking to create a new niche for an influx of new and exciting clients!

What creative solutions are YOU coming up with??

Kris Kelley
http://www.massage-marketing-solutions.com

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