Posted by Julia | 4 min read
I should have been keeping detailed client
records from my first appointment. Instead I started two years in and had to
reconstruct everything from memory.
Now I have a spreadsheet with every client
I've seen more than once. Names, dates, preferences, conversation topics,
payment methods, everything.
Sounds excessive? It's actually essential
for professional service and safety.
Client preferences: David likes dinner at
quiet restaurants and talking about books. Marcus prefers efficiency and
minimal conversation. Robert needs extra pillows for positioning.
Keeping track means I can provide
consistent service that clients appreciate. They feel valued when you remember
details about their lives and preferences.
Safety notes are even more important. Which
clients have boundary issues? Who drinks too much? Anyone who seemed aggressive
or unstable?
I wish I'd tracked this stuff earlier
because now I can't remember warning signs about clients from my first year.
Financial records too. Who pays cash versus
credit cards? Which clients tip well? Anyone who's tried to negotiate rates?
This information helps with business
planning and client management.
Personal details: Who's married, divorced,
has kids? What do they do for work? Any hobbies or interests they talk about?
Remembering these details makes
appointments more personal and enjoyable for regular clients.
I also track appointment frequency and
patterns. Some clients book monthly, others seasonally. A few only call when
they're stressed about work or relationships.
Understanding patterns helps predict income
and manage scheduling.
The database lives on an encrypted laptop
with fake names for everyone. Real names and contact info stored separately for
security.
If anyone found the database, it would look
like notes about fictional characters rather than real client records.
New escorts should start tracking this
information immediately. It seems like extra work but pays off quickly in
better service and safer practices.
Your memory isn't as good as you think,
especially when you're seeing multiple clients regularly.
Good record-keeping is what separates
professional providers from amateur ones.
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