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rickryan.com said:
I have and I've had them verbally tell me, "But I had you booked." when they had not actually finished the booking process. With any form of a verbal hold, they assume they have you on the hook and they can continue shopping for a better deal. That's why I'm crystal clear, your deposit locks the date and executes the contract. First one who pays, owns the date. If they're pissed at me because they didn't do the deal, I couldn't care less.
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If that ever happened, I'd gladly refer them to the email we sent them letting them know they were taken off the list because they didn't finish the process
 
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rickryan.com said:
You may not agree with the first-come-first-served model but it has worked extremely well for me and the extra leverage has gotten more than a few slow-walkers to go ahead and lock, instead of continuing to shop around for a better deal.
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I'm not judging you.
I can see where it would work to your advantage.
Personally, I never had to deal more than one client trying to book the same day at the same time....
all of my conflicts are as simple as "Sorry, I am already booked for that date."
 
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rickryan.com said:
In my book, my system is THE most fair for all parties involved. If you (the client) want my services on a particular event, put your money down and execute the contract. First one to the finish line wins and it was your choice to slow-walk the process, losing the offer of my services. My method also gives a very effective sense of urgency. We don't do verbal holds, period. Money talks. Bullspit walks.
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At the very least it sets a clear tone for the relationship - which may be why you so frequently post about power-play dramas with your clients.
 
Bob, you're so funny.

He's got you on "ignore." But out of this whole thread, you respond to Rick because... I don't know why, but it's funny.

GJ
 
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