I am a provider, and simply want to comment on this subject because it is one I have given a good deal of thought to and would like to be able to find a solution if there is any, and also be understood. First of all, I have never posted and then not answered, I get many calls instantly and very rarely have time to respond to them all, usually within the first two or three calls I am off to an appointment. Its not easy keeping the names and numbers straight, or the requests. Each time I post its a certainty the first few calls will be returned, then I look back well into the day to see if any of my regulars #'s have called, and then I look to see if there is anyone who has left an open time frame in which they want to be contacted regardless. My goal usually is to establish as much repeat business as possible so anyone I've seen once usually has preference over someone new, mostly for safety and satisfaction I choose this way. If you are a local or visitor who feels frustrated at not getting through, please set yourself apart by letting us know you are here regularly, can be contacted on a broader scale not just the next hour, most of us try not to take the chance I think, of calling back numbers much later because we dont know your situation. The more you tell us about yourself, the greater chance you will be responded to and satisfied yourself! The bottom line is set yourself apart,(how do you set yourself apart???)the call frequency, the offer you may propo$e, or just sharing more information about yourself) set yourself apart like we try to from one another, you will see better results I guarantee. I know you like us to work as INDEPENDENT, so try to understand this juggling act is part of doin it ourselves, thanks

Posted 2008/04/05